Why won't it hold a charge?

I have an iPhone 3Gs and the battery isn't holding a charge very well. Other than limit the number of applications using location services, turning off bluetooth, and reducing the frequency of checking email, is there anything else I can do just short of replacing it or restoring the OS?
Thanks.

You can try double clicking the home button, then when the row of icons appear across the bottom of the screen, touch one until they all start to jiggle and a minus sign in a red circle appears on each. Tap the signs and dismiss the icons, apps, so nothing is running in the background. If nothing helps, the iPhone 3GS is old enough the battery may very well need to be replaced. The Apple store genius bar can tell you what it will cost to replace.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
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Will not turn on, will not turn on unless connected to power, or unexpected power off
Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
Check if a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated or there are signs of corrosion. Learn about LCIs and corrosion.
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The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
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http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
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