Samsung SGH-T599N User Manual Metropcs Sgh-t599n Galaxy Exhibit English User M - Page 29

Task Manager Your device can run applications simultaneously, with some applications running in the background. Sometimes your device might seem to slow down over time, and the biggest reason for this are background applications. These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized. The Task Manager not only lets you see which of these applications are still active in the background but also easily lets you choose which applications are left running and which are closed. Note: The larger the number of applications running on your device, the larger the energy drain on your battery. Task Manger Overview Ⅲ Press and hold (Home) and then tap (Task manager). This screen contains the following tabs: • Active applications display those currently active applications running on your device. • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap Uninstall to remove them from your phone. • RAM, which displays the amount of current RAM (Random Access Memory) currently being used and allow you to Clear Memory. • Storage displays a visual graph indicating the available and used space within the System storage, and external SD card. • Help provides additional battery saving and RAM management techniques. Shutting Down an Currently Active Application 1. Press and hold (Task manager). (Home) and then tap 2. From the Active applications tab, tap End to close selected applications. - or - Tap End all to close all background running applications. Getting Started 24