SPV C500 Data Call Timer

[Guest ospre]

Using SPV C500 on UK Orange Network.

When I had my SPV E200 my "Data Call" Timer (Call History >> View Timers) never used to register any time when I was accessing the Internet or log onto MSN Messenger, however, having just upgraded to a SPV C500 I note that whenever I use the Internet the time in the "Data Call" field increases with the length that I've been on.

Is this a change between the E200 and the C500 or am I using WAP instead of GPRS, in which case how do I switch back to GPRS.

Thanks,

Nick.

[Guest martin]

Having just upgraded to a SPV C500 I note that whenever I use the Internet the time in the "Data Call" field increases with the length that I've been on.

You're right, it increases the data call timer. I never noticed that before :)

As long you have a small G showing next to the signal bars when you make a data call then you are using GPRS. The only exception is when you are using the smartphone as a modem as this will show two arrows even when transfering data across the GPRS network.

I wouldn't worry about the data call timer increasing with GPRS although it's not going to be very helpful if you are also trying to keep track of your CSD data calls :evil:

[Guest ospre]

Thanks, yes the G is appearing so all is in order.

Nick.

[Guest]

Also, it's not a choice of WAP OR GPRS. WAP is the service, and GPRS is how it is delivered.

WAP can be via CSD or GPRS - ie, a bit like dial-up internet or broadband internet.