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6.7 Using Spb GPRS Monitor
Spb GPRS Monitor
measures the amount of data transfers that you have
made via GPRS or a phone dial-up connection, and calculates network
usage costs. Using this program, you can monitor how much data you
have sent and received on your device, and check the network usage costs
by taking into account your service plan details: inclusive data amount,
data block size, etc. You can also view connection cost and traffic charts,
generate reports of network connection usage, and export reports to CSV
files for use with Microsoft® Excel and Access.
Install GPRS Monitor
The GPRS Monitor program is included on the Application CD. To install it
onto your device, run the program’s installer on your computer. Follow the
on-screen instructions on your computer and your device to complete the
installation.
The Today Plug-in
After you have installed GPRS Monitor on your device, you will find its
program icon in
Start > Programs
. In addition, GPRS Monitor is also added
to the Today screen as a plug-in. This plug-in shows connection statistics, a
brightness panel, battery panel, and shortcut icons.
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Tap to open the GPRS Monitor screen where you can set up monitoring, view
cost and traffic charts, and generate reports..
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Tap inside the control bar to adjust the backlight level.
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This is the battery power monitor. Tap it to access the Power Settings screen.
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Tap to toggle between connecting or disconnecting your default data
connection.
