Wednesday 1 June 2011

HOW TO INCREASE BATTERY LIFE OF YOUR MOBILE

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Turn the phone off. This will
probably be the most effective
and simple way of conserving
your battery’s power. Why? This
will help conserve energy and
also charge your phone. If you
don't plan on answering the
phone while you're sleeping or
after business hours, just turn it
off. Do the same if you are in an
area with no reception (such as a
subway or remote area, since
constantly searching for service
depletes the battery fairly quickly.
Some phones have an automatic
power save feature, but it takes
about 30 minutes with no
service to kick in. By then, much
battery power has been used. If
you don't need to receive or
make calls but are using a
smartphone as a PDA, disable the
phone functionality (flight mode).
Stop searching for a
signal. When you are
in an area with poor
or no signal, your
phone will constantly
look for a better
connection, and will
use up all your power
doing so. This is
easily understood if
you have ever
forgotten to turn off your phone
on a flight. The best way to
ensure longer battery life is to
make sure you have a great
signal where you use your
phone. If you don't have a
perfect signal, get a cell phone
repeater which will amplify the
signal to provide near perfect
reception anywhere.
Switch the vibrate function off
on your phone, using just the
ring tone. The vibrate function
uses additional battery power.
Keep the ring tone volume as low
as possible.
Turn off your
phone's back light.
The back light is what
makes the phone
easier to read in
bright light or
outside. However, the
light also uses battery
power. If you can get
by without it, your
battery will last
longer. If you have to
use the back light,
many phones will let you set the
amount of time to leave the back
light on. Shorten that amount of
time. Usually, one or two seconds
will be sufficient. Some phones
have an ambient light sensor,
which can turn off the back light
in bright conditions and enable it
in darker ones.
Avoid using unnecessary
features. If you know it will be a
while before your phone’s next
charge, don’t use the camera or
connect to the Internet. Flash
photography can drain your
battery especially quickly.
Keep calls short. This is obvious,
but how many times have you
heard someone on their mobile
phone say, "I think my battery’s
dying," and then continue their
conversation for several
minutes? Sometimes, the dying
battery is just an excuse to get
off the phone (and a good one,
at that), but if you really need to
conserve the battery, limit your
talk time.
Turn off Bluetooth. It will drain
your battery very quickly.
Same goes for WIFI, GPS, and
infrared capabilities, if your
phone has these features built
in. Keep them off except when
you need them to save power.
Use GSM rather than 3G - Using
your phone in 3G / Dual Mode
will drain the battery quicker
than if you just use GSM mode -
have a look at your phones
spec and you'll see it will quote
two different battery life times
- normally 50% more for pure
GSM use.
With a smartphone, avoid using
moving or animated pictures or
videos for your background.
Animated backgrounds will drain
the battery faster.
Use a black background
whenever possible. AMOLED
screens use a lot less power
displaying black instead of white
[1]. When web browsing use
sites like bGoog.com [1] that
display a black Google
background instead of white.
Prolong the Life of Your Battery
Initialize a new battery. New
batteries should be fully charged
before their first use to obtain
maximum capacity. Nickel-based
batteries should be charged for
16 hours initially and run
through 2-4 full charge/full
discharge cycles, while lithium
ion batteries should be charged
for about 5-6 hours. Ignore the
phone telling you that the battery
is full—this is normal but is not
accurate if the battery is not
initialized. #DO NOT fully
discharge a lithium-ion battery!
Unlike Ni-Cd batteries, lithium-ion
batteries' life is shortened every
time you fully discharge them.
Instead, charge them when the
battery meter shows one bar left.
Lithium-ion batteries, like most
rechargeable batteries, have a set
number of charges in them.[2]
Keep the battery cool. Put the
battery in the freezer or fridge.
Your battery will last longest if
used near room temperature,
and nothing wears on a battery
like extended exposure to high
temperatures. While you can’t
control the weather, you can
avoid leaving your phone in a hot
car or in direct sunlight, and you
don’t have to carry your phone in
your pocket, where your body
heat will raise its temperature. In
addition, check the battery while
it’s charging. If it seems
excessively hot, your charger may
be malfunctioning.
Charge your battery correctly,
in accordance with its type.
Most newer cell phones have
lithium-ion batteries, while older
ones generally have nickel-based
batteries. Read the label on the
back of the battery or in the
technical specifications in the
manual to determine which
yours is.
Nickel-based batteries (either
NiCd or NiMH) DO NOT generally
suffer from a misunderstood
phenomenon known as the
"memory effect." As described in
Wikipedia and many expert
sources,[3] the term "memory
effect" has been widely
mythologized to describe any
and all deterioration of NiCd (and
other battery chemistries), in
many cases misleading
consumers into further
shortening the lives of the
batteries through over-
discharging to "recondition"
them.[4]
[This section formerly read: If
you charge the battery partially
enough times, eventually the
battery "forgets" that it can
charge fully. A nickel-based
battery suffering from memory
effect can be reconditioned,
which requires the battery to be
completely discharged, then
completely recharged
(sometimes several times). The
appropriate length of time
between reconditionings varies.
A good rule to follow for nickel-
battery cell-phones is to
discharge them completely once
every two to three weeks, and
only when you have a charger
available. [5] ]
Lithium ion batteries can be
preserved by careful charging
and avoiding storing them at full
charge.[6] They do not require
"reconditioning."
Regardless of the battery type,
use only a charger rated for your
battery, and discontinue use of a
charger that causes the battery
to heat up excessively.
Store batteries properly. If your
battery will be out of use for a
while, disconnect it from the
phone and store it in a cool and
dry but not freezing place (an
airtight container in a
refrigerator, but not a freezer).
Don't keep it with metal objects
that might move around and
short-circuit the terminals.
Lithium ion batteries are not
rated to operate at refrigerated
temperatures, so let the battery
sit outside the refrigerator for at
least an hour before using it
again. Lithium ion batteries
oxidize least when they are
stored at 40% charge. Never
store a lithium battery at low
voltage. Recharge batteries after
storage.
Clean the battery contacts on
the battery and on the phone.
Over time, contacts may
accumulate dirt which reduce the
efficiency of energy transfer.
Clean them with a cotton swab
and rubbing or isopropyl alcohol.
If the contacts are two different
metals, such as gold and tin,
accelerated corrosion known as
"galvanic or bi-metallic" occurs.
Cutting the corrosion from the
contacts often requires solvents,
such as acetone or nail polish
remover. Be careful: these solvent
dissolve plastic, so use a Q-Tip to
avoid damaging the battery
housing or the phone.
Battery Failure Indicators
The usable time after recharging
is shortened.
The battery becomes unusually
warm during a recharge cycle.
The battery becomes unusually
warm during phone use.
The battery case may become
swollen. This is detectable by
feeling and viewing the inside/
phone-side of the battery case.
Also, when the battery is placed
inside/phone-side down on a
flat, smooth surface, it will rock
and will sustain a spin motion.
The case of a healthy battery is
flat, and the battery will not a
spin easily.
The battery develops a hard spot.
This is detectable on the inside/
phone-side surface of the battery
by gently pinching about the
surface between one's fingers.

TOUR TO KERALA...

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Some of the prime destinations
of Kerala are:
Thiruvananthapuram: Previously
called Trivandrum, the capital of
Kerala is located near the sea and
has a pleasant tropical climate.
This city is home to the famous
Shree Anantha
Padmanabhaswamy temple.
There are several grand palaces
of the maharajas of Travancore
state, an observatory and a
museum with fine works of art
and a collection of antique
jewellery, the Shree Chitra Art
Gallery with works of art by
Kerala's renowned painter Raja
Ravi Verma and a collection of
Tanjore Paintings.
Kovalam Beach: Located 18 km
from Thiruvananthapuram, this
beach is considered to be one of
the best in the world. Apart from
swimming and relaxing on the
white sands, you can enjoy
surfing, water skiing and a
catamaran ride.
Varkala Beach in Kerala: The
striking geography of this
beautiful beach has made it very
popular. Behind the beach are
towering cliffs that contrast with
the white sands and the blue sky
and clear water.
Kerala Backwaters: Travelling
through the backwaters of Kerala
ona traditional kettuvallom or
houseboat is a tour like no other.
The tranquil water, the green
palm-fringed coast, the sounds
of sea birds calling, tropical
vegetation and friendly people. It
is an experience to cherish
forever.
Kumarakom Beach: A cluster of
islands located on the Vembanad
Lake, with mangrove forests, a
bird sanctuary, paddy fields, palm
trees, and waterways, this
getaway feels like a corner of
paradise.
Periyar National Park and Tiger
Reserve: Also known as
Thekkady, this wildlife reserve
located in the Western Ghats, is
home to a large population of
elephants and a number of
tigers. The rare Nilgiri Tahr can
also be seen here. A large lake
within the park on which you
can take a boat ride and observe
the animals at leisure is an added
attraction.
Silent Valley National Park:
Situated in Palghat district, this
tropical biosphere reserve, is
home to many rare plants and
animals, including tigers, lion
tailed macaques and elephants.
This forest is considered the last
representative virgin tract of
tropical evergreen forest in India.

THE TOURISM PLACES OF CHENNAI

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There are several tourist
attractions worth visiting in and
around Chennai. Stretched over
an area of 13 km, Marina Beach
isthe second longest beach in
the world. The St. George Fort,
built in 1653, is currently used as
the state government's
secretariat. Santhome Cathedral
was built around 14th/15th
century and is another colonial
structure worth visiting.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the
Kapaleeshwar Temple is the
oldest temple in Chennai. Another
importanttemple in the city
dedicated to Lord Krishna is
Parthsarthy Temple. The National
Art Gallery, initially known as
Victoria Memorial Hall, houses a
good collection of old paintings
and sculptures. The Snake Park
has a large collection of snakes
and many other reptiles. The
Theosophical Society is located in
large and tranquil gardens with
several shrines of different faiths
and a Serene Garden of
Remembrance. Nearby is the
Kalakshetra, which was founded
by Rukmini Devi Arundale for the
revival of Indian classical arts and
crafts traditions.
Parthsarthy Temple
The temple was built in the 8th
century by the Pallava kings of
South India. It was renovated by
the mighty Vijayanagar kings in
the 16th century. The temple,
situated in Triplicane, another
beach in Chennai and one of the
major harbours during Pallava
time, is famed for the beauty of
its gopuram (arched gateway)
and its architecture. The entire
locality is fashioned around the
temple.
Kapaleeshwar Temple
This temple was constructed in
the 13th century and is a living
example of the architectural skills
of the Dravidians. Situated in the
Malaypore area of Chennai, the
temple is the nucleus of the local
tank market and residential
quarters around it. The main
entrance facing east is painted in
red, blue and yellow with Puranic
legends sculpted on the sanctum
sanctorum.
Santhome Cathedral
Built over the tomb of apostle St.
Thomas, the Santhome Cathedral
is an important pilgrimage
centre. According to legends, St.
Thomas arrived in India from
Palestine in AD 52 and died after
26 year. The church was built
after a millennium, probably by
the Persian Christians, and his
remains were moved inside. The
church was refurbished in 1606
and made into a cathedral. Again,
in 1806, it was rebuilt as a
basilica. There is a museum in its
premises with a 16th-century
map of South Asia.
Fort St. George
The most powerful symbol of the
British Empire in its early days in
India, Fort St. George was the
first piece of real estate for
British in India. For many, it is still
unclear that why Sir Day (the
founder) choose this place to
build this important fort, leaving
many other picturesque locations
on the vast coastline of the Bay
of Bengal. The fort has a grey
granite exterior unlike the
Mughal forts that has lavish
ornamentation and luxury. It
housed barracks for the British
army, a parade ground, and the
oldest church of Chennai-the St.
Mary's Church.
Marina Beach
The beach extends from Fort St.
George all the way to
Mahabalipuram. The beach looks
spectacular at dusk when the
setting sun casts iridescent glow
and peddlers sell everything from
ice creams to roasted peanuts to
balloons. You can also read your
future from the fortune tellers
and palm readers who lure the
visitors by various means. Don't
try to show your swimming skills
here as the sea can get quite
rough here.
National Art Gallery
Built in 1906, the gallery is
situated in a splendid Indo-
Saracenic edifice. The building
was initially known as Victoria
Memorial Hall and was designed
by Henry Irwin. The eminent
historian Tillotson described it as
one of "the proudest expressions
of the Indo-Sarcenic movement".
There is a good collection of old
paintings and sculptures
including Tanjore paintings on
glass; Rajput and Mughal
miniature paintings; Deccan
paintings from 17th century; and
handcrafts, metalware, and ivory
carvings from 11th and 12th
century.
Other Attractions
The Snake Park situated in the
Guindy National Park in the Raj
Bhavan Estate has a large
collection of snakes and many
other reptiles.
The Theosophical Society was
founded by Madam Blavatsky and
Colonel Olcott in New York in
1875 and moved its
headquarters to Chennai in 1882.
The society is set in large and
tranquil gardens with several
shrines of different faiths and a
Serene Garden of Remembrance.
Kalakshetra, located around 1 km
from the Theosophical Society,
was founded by Rukmini Devi
Arundale for the revival of Indian
classical arts and crafts
traditions.
About Chennai
Introduction to Chennai
Attractions of Chennai
Chennai Sightseeing & Excursions
Culture of Chennai
Weather of Chennai
Rent-A-Car
Beach Resorts in Chennai
MGM Beach Resort
Shelter Beach Resort
Ideal Beach Resort
GRT Temple Bay
Golden Sun Hotel & Beach Resort
K.G. Emerald Beach Resort
Airport Hotels in Chennai
Hotel Le Royal Meridien
The Trident Hilton Hotel
Radisson Hotel
Business Hotels in Chennai
The Ambassador Pallava
The Park
The Trident Hilton Hotel
Taj Connemara
Suburb Hotels in Chennai
Park Sheraton & Towers
Chola Sheraton
GRT Grand Days
Benz Park Tulip
Ambassador Pallava
Savera Hotel
Breeze Hotel
Radha Park Inn
Pandian Hotel
Tour Packages from Chennai
South India Temple Tour
South India Ayurveda Tour
South India Temple and Beach Tour
Panaromic South India Tour
Andaman Island Tour
Things to do in Chennai
Nightlife in Chennai
Shopping in Chennai
Bars & Pubs in Chennai
more...
Sightseeing in Chennai
Birla Planetarium
Government Museum
Crocodile Bank
more...
Heritage Hotels in Chennai

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