Showing posts with label Bluetooth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bluetooth. Show all posts

Friday, 3 June 2011

The Facts On Jitterbug Phones


If you've ever taken a look at some of the cell phones on the market today and wondered how long it takes to work it, the Jitterbug phone might be just what you need. Jitterbug built a reputation for themselves as the go to company for simple cell phones but if you want to get more fancy you can add options like Bluetooth.

With large, easy to read buttons the Jitterbug is uncomplicated and made with the senior in mind. You can clip the phone to your shirt and use the speakerphone or even set it on the table since it has an extra loud loudspeaker that's great for people who find it tough to use a cell phone in a noisy environment.

On the customer service end of things, previous customers considered their experience to be positive, but of course you can't please everyone. If you live in a wooded area, you might have some issues with cell signal reception, which is actually one of the biggest complaints and something to keep in mind before purchasing. To be fair, this would be an issue with any cell phone and not just the Jitterbug. Again, customers are usually very happy with their phones.

If you look at the Jitterbug, you'll notice that it has a Yes and a No button- this is how easy it is to use this phone. There's no worries with finding a particular screen just to make a phone call with these. Another button is used for your contacts, of which you can store up to 50. And, of course, there are the numbers on the keypad that you're used to using. One thing that people really tend to like is that when you pick up the Jitterbug phone you will actually hear a dial tone- personally, I think this is a terrific idea and should be on all phones!

If you're looking to get value, the Jitterbug phone is great here too. There's no contract to sign up for- you simply pay a monthly fee of 15 dollars for 50 minutes per month (more minutes are available, this is just the starter package). If you don't use the minutes, you don't get charged for them- it's that simple.

If you do have trouble using your phone or have questions, you can actually speak to a live operator who can guide you. How nice that if you have an issue you can simply get someone to help you on the spot. Of course, there's nothing free and using this service will use up about five of your minutes. If it comes right down to it, the operator can even just dial the call for you- if you're using up the minutes, you might as well have them complete the call for you. Basically, you're never alone with one of these phones.

Amazon carries these phones in a variety of colors as well as other reputable online retailers. The excellent money back guarantee as well as top notch customer service makes Amazon the obvious choice. Heck, you can even get free shipping on certain models.

Underneath this article is my resource box - click the link there to go to my Jitterbug phone website where you can find all the information you could want and even purchase through Amazon.


Thursday, 2 June 2011

Troubleshoot a Short iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch Battery Life


To begin with make sure you properly charge the battery:

For the quickest charge, connect the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to a power outlet on your wall using the USB cable that came with the device and the adapter.

Connect the device directly to a USB port on your computer (not an external keyboard) using the USB cable that came with the device. Your computer must be turned on and not in sleep or standby mode; otherwise, the battery may drain instead of charge.

For the fastest charge while connected to a computer, remove all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, or use an externally powered USB hub and connect the added USB devices including the iPhone or iPod touch.

If you are using a laptop or notebook, make sure it is plugged in to power and that the display is open. If the display is closed, the computer may go into standby, sleep, or hibernation mode and iPhone or iPod touch may not charge.

SHORT BATTERY RUN TIME

Always make sure your software is up to date. Manually back up your information before doing any updates. iTunes will automatically tell you when you have an update available for your device when it is connected.

Turn WIFI off when you are not using it. Settings>WIFI iOS devices will constantly look for networks while WIFI is on even if there are none available. This will drain your battery.

Turn Bluetooth Off when Not using it. Settings>General>Bluetooth. iOS devices will constantly look for Bluetooth networks or devices while Bluetooth is On even if there are none available. This will drain your battery.

Adjust the Display's brightness, the brighter your screen is the more power will be drained. You can adjust the brightness in two places. Settings >Brightness and Wallpaper" or in the Fast App Switching Bar by pressing the Home button twice and swiping from left to right on the Bar to display the brightness controls.
Turn Location Services Off. Settings > General > Location Services. You will not be able to use Maps while this is off but if you leave it on what happens is your device will constantly be trying to locate its position and this takes a lot of power.

If the Issue continues manually back up your information and then restore your device to factory settings. Set it up as a new device. Then optimize your settings. See if the issue continues.