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The iPod is the most popular portable mp3 player today. Like many users, I've been thinking of ways to prolong the battery life of my iPod. Here are 5 tips that will help improve your battery life of Apple's iPod.

Before you begin, it is important to update the firmware of your iPod to version later. For example, the version of iPod firmware 1.2 provides better resource management power to the iPod battery.

1. Backlight Settings

You can set the backlight timer set the iPod to a minimum. I set mine to 3 seconds. This means that when there is no activity for 3 seconds, iPod will turn off the backlight automatically. You can even change it out if you are using the iPod in bright areas.

2. Brightness Settings

Apple iPod firmware version 1.2 and above, you should be able to access the brightness control. You can go next, iPod menu, select Settings and, finally shine. By reducing the brightness, which can help to reduce the drain on battery power the iPod.

Unless you're watching videos on your iPod, I usually reduce the brightness to about 40 percent to hear mp3.

3. Charging the iPod Battery

Try to avoid frequent full discharges because this can cause strain on the iPod battery. There is no harm in charging a battery, even if it is fully drained.

4. Keep your iPod battery Cool

Heat is the most common reason for the short battery life of the iPod. Try to avoid putting the iPod in the sun for long periods of time.

Always remember to put your iPod in sleep mode when not using it. This helps to save battery life.

5. Avoid frequent change Tracks

Since the iPod uses the same type of technology to store data on your computer, frequent changing of tracks, the iPod has continually access the disk iPod internal hard drive. In this case, the hard drive has to be continually turning and can reduce battery life.

By implementing these 5 tips, you can help prolong the battery life of your iPod.

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