Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S LT18i User manual

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Test Instructions
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Xperia™ arc S
LT18i, LT18a

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CONTENTS
1Pre-Test Preparations....................................................................4
1.1Hardware................................................................................................4
1.1.1Water indicator inspection..........................................................................4
1.1.2Liquid Intrusion indicator inspection.........................................................4
1.2Software.................................................................................................5
1.2.1Software update...........................................................................................5
2Tests................................................................................................6
2.1Service Test Mode.................................................................................6
2.2Service Tests.........................................................................................7
2.2.1Keyboard & Switch......................................................................................7
2.2.2Touch Screen...............................................................................................7
2.2.3Display..........................................................................................................7
2.2.4LED/Illumination ..........................................................................................8
2.2.5Speaker.........................................................................................................8
2.2.6Stereo speaker (N/A) ...................................................................................8
2.2.7Earphone......................................................................................................9
2.2.8Microphone ................................................................................................10
2.2.9Secondary Microphone.............................................................................10
2.2.10Vibrator.......................................................................................................10
2.2.11Camera .......................................................................................................11
2.2.12Secondary Camera (N/A)...........................................................................11
2.2.13Flash LED...................................................................................................11
2.2.14Bluetooth....................................................................................................12
2.2.15WLAN..........................................................................................................13
2.2.16GPS.............................................................................................................13
2.2.17Compass ....................................................................................................13
2.2.18Accelerometer............................................................................................14
2.2.19Ambient Light Sensor ...............................................................................14
2.2.20Proximity switch........................................................................................15
2.2.21Pressure Sensor (N/A)...............................................................................15
2.2.22Water Proof (N/A).......................................................................................15
2.2.23Real time clock ..........................................................................................16
2.2.24Total call time.............................................................................................16
2.2.25External Memory........................................................................................17
2.2.26Security ......................................................................................................17
2.2.27FM radio......................................................................................................17
2.2.28Battery test.................................................................................................18
2.2.29Battery health test .....................................................................................18
2.2.30Flip slider counter (N/A)............................................................................18
2.2.31Verify certificates.......................................................................................19
2.2.32IrDA Test (N/A)...........................................................................................20
2.2.33HDMI Test...................................................................................................20
2.2.34Connector Ground Test (N/A)...................................................................21
2.3Manual Tests........................................................................................ 22
2.3.1SIM..............................................................................................................22
2.3.2On/Off key test...........................................................................................22

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2.3.3Home key test ............................................................................................22
2.3.4Charging via USB (Charger or Computer)..............................................23
2.4Network Test........................................................................................24
2.4.1On-the-air call to mobile (no UMTS network available)..........................24
2.4.2On-the-air call to mobile (UMTS network available) ...............................24
3Revision History...........................................................................25
For general information about test procedures, refer to
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1 Pre-Test Preparations
1.1 Hardware
1.1.1 Water indicator inspection
1.1.2 Liquid Intrusion indicator
inspection
Before starting any tests the liquid intrusion indicator has to
be checked.
The indicator is located as shown in this picture after the
Cover Battery is removed.
If affected (red color) - handle the phone according to your
local directives.
If not affected by liquid, proceed to the ‘Pre-Test
Preparation’ below.

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Pre-Test Preparations
1.2 Software
1.2.1 Software update
1.2.1.1 Software version verification
Check the software version of the phone for fault verification, you find latest improvements on the
support pages under the support news
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/marketingurlportal?pageid=key.SupportZone.Overview
•Start up the phone
•Note: Please make sure the phone is in call setup.
•Pressing keypad combination: *#*#7378423#*#*
•select ‘Service info’
•select ‘Software info’
•check the software file revisions and, if needed, update as described below
For more information, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
1.2.1.2 Software version update
Mandatory first repair action!
Use the Micro USB to USB cable for this purpose!
Insert a fully charged battery, ensure the phone is powered off and proceed as follows:
•Open the Emma application and log in.
•Press and keep the Back key down on the phone, connect the phone to the USB cable and then
release the Back key.
•Select the appropriate service and follow the on-screen instructions.

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2 Tests
2.1 Service Test Mode
Note: Please make sure the phone is in call setup when
pressing these touching keypads to get into the Service
menu!
Start up the phone and enter the service menus:
•press the keypad combination with the following order:
*#*#7378423#*#*
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1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
* 0 #
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•select ‘Service tests’
•select one of the tests and follow the test instructions as
described below
•to stop the test and return to the ‘Service tests’ menu,
press the Back key
For more information, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
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Service
Service info
Service Settings
Service test
The pictures to follow will show a simplified basic phone for a general visualization of the
service tests!

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Tests
2.2 Service Tests
2.2.1 Keyboard & Switch
Note: The Home Key and On/Off key is not part of the
keyboard test, which are in Manual tests.
No walkman key in LT18i/LT18a.
To return to the Service Test Menu, wait for 8 seconds.
Press all keys on the:
-Back key
-Menu key
-Auto focus/Camera key
-Volume up key
-Volume down key
2.2.2 Touch Screen
Move your finger across the Display, a line will be drawn as
you touch the Display.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Touch Screen
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2.2.3 Display
Minor variations in display brightness and color may
occur between phones.
There may be tiny bright dots on the display, so called
defective pixels and occur when individual dots have
malfunctioned and cannot be adjusted.
Two defective pixels are considered to be acceptable.
Touch display using finger, the display will show test
patterns of White, Black, Red, Green, Blue colors on full
screen.
Make sure that there are no missing segments and that the
colors and contrast are OK.
Press Back ke
y
to return to Service Test Menu.
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2.2.4 LED/Illumination
Check that:
- Display Backlight illumination turns on and turns off.
- Notification LED on top right corner changes, showing in
the sequence: Red, Green, Blue, and Off.
- Main key LED turns on and turns off.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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LED/illumination
2.2.5 Speaker
Do not hold the phone close to your ear during this test!
Make sure that the sound from the speaker port on the left-
top side of the phone is emitted loud and clear and that the
test include maximum volume.
Press Volume up/Volume down key to adjust speaker
volume.
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Speaker
Media Volume
Speaker
2.2.6 Stereo speaker (N/A)
The device does not support the function!
Not Applicable!

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2.2.7 Earphone
Do not hold the phone close to your ear during this test!
Make sure that the sound from the Earphone port on the top
of the phone is emitted loud and clear and that the test
include maximum volume.
Press Volume up/Volume down key to adjust earphone
volume.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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2.2.8 Microphone
The previous test ‘Speaker’ should have been
successfully carried out before doing this test!
The phone will start to record and after approximately
ten seconds the sound is played back through the Speaker.
Speak into the microphone during the ‘Microphone
Recording’ phase.
Check the quality by listening to the recording from the
Speaker during the ‘Playing recorded sound’ phase at
maximum volume.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
Media Volume
Microphone test:
Microphone recording
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2.2.9 Secondary Microphone
The previous test ‘Speaker’ should have been
successfully carried out before doing this test!
The phone will start to record and after approximately
ten seconds the sound is played back through the Speaker.
Speak into the microphone during the ‘Microphone
Recording’ phase.
Check the quality by listening to the recording from the
Speaker during the ‘Playing recorded sound’ phase at
maximum volume.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
Media Volume
Microphone test:
Microphone recording
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2.2.10 Vibrator
Press the Menu key or Side keys or all play keys to start the
vibrator test.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Test vibrating alert.
Press Menu key or
sidekeys.

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2.2.11 Camera
Minor variations in image appearance may occur
between phones, but is not uncommon and should not
be regarded as an indication of a defective camera
module!
Aim the camera (located back of the phone) at an object and
check the quality of the image shown in the display.
Press the ‘R’ key to preview the photo’s quality about auto
focus.
Photos is taken but not saved during this test!
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
2.2.12 Secondary Camera (N/A)
The device does not support the function!
Not Applicable!
2.2.13 Flash LED
Check the Flash LED at the back side of phone whether it’s
turned on.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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2.2.14 Bluetooth
During this test, the distance between the phone and
the target Bluetooth device must be 1.5 to 5 meters!
Make sure the target Bluetooth device is enabled and
visible always!
The Bluetooth test will be done in following sequences:
Step 1: Enable Bluetooth; wait 4-5 seconds, shows OK;
Step 2: Searching;
Step 3: Device Found list;
Step 4: Select the Target Bluetooth Device, and Type PIN
code to Pair;
Step 5: Type the Pairing PIN code on Target Bluetooth
Device also, when succeeded, it shows “Test
Complete”.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.

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2.2.15 WLAN
Make sure there’s WLAN network before performing this
test.
The WLAN test will be done in following sequences:
Step 1: Enable WLAN; wait 4-5 seconds, shows OK;
Step 2: Searching;
Step 3: Access points Found list;
Step 4: Select the Target WLAN network, and Type
Password to get connection;
Step 5: Enter a web address (ex. google.com)
Step 6: When Connection succeeded, it shows “Test
Complete”.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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WLAN
Enable WLAN OK
Searching
Access points found
Connect to …..
Connection successfully
setup
Enter WEB address to
connect to
Connect to http:// ….
Test Complete
2.2.16 GPS
Enter GPS Location Test, wait some time to get GPS
location data.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
For GPS testing, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
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GPS
GPS Test Settings
GPS Location Test
Purge assistance data
2.2.17 Compass
Do calibration with hand movements as shown in the phone,
and then check
The actual direction with measured value.
(Yaw:0=North, 90=East, 180=South, 270=West)
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Compass
Yaw: 250.2
Pitch: 4.1
Roll: 3.5
(Yaw: 0=North 90=East 180=South 270=West)
Do calibration in the following procedures

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2.2.18 Accelerometer
The accelerometer test displays the actual position of the
phone as a 3D coordinate X:Y:Z
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Accelerometer
X: 0,1234
Y: 6,7890
Z: 0,1234
By tilting the phone in various directions, the X: Y: Z values
will change in size and polarity depending on angle and
direction as shown in the adjacent picture.
Check by tilting the phone that the X: Y: Z values shown in
the display are in accordance with the tilting shown in the
picture.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
2.2.19 Ambient Light Sensor
The Ambient light test states a value. Look that the value
should be higher when the Window get more light and
should decrease when the window gets less light.
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Ambient Light Sensor
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2.2.20 Proximity switch
The previous test ‘Speaker’ should have been
successfully carried out before doing this test!
Make sure the phone is not in ‘silent mode’ before
performing this test.
When entering into the test, the screen shows “Proximity
switch OFF” and a tone is emitted.
Once your finger cover the proximity switch area (on the
right side of the receiver), the screen will show “Proximity
switch ON” with a different type of tone.
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Proximity switch
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2.2.21 Pressure Sensor (N/A)
The device does not support the function!
Not Applicable!
2.2.22 Water Proof (N/A)
The device does not support the function!
Not Applicable!

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2.2.23 Real time clock
During the actual test the text ‘Real time clock test’ is
displayed, then followed by a message stating whether the
test was OK or not.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Real time clock
OK
2.2.24 Total call time
The total call time is displayed in the format HH:MM:SS
(hours: minutes: seconds).
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Total call time
00:01:07

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2.2.25 External Memory
A memory card should be inserted in the phone before
the start of this test!
The phone should detect that the memory card is inserted.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Memory card status:
Inserted
2.2.26 Security
The DRM keys are shown in the display.
There may be some different content showed based on the
different market software versions.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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SEMC_TEST [Key OK][Active]
VIACCESS_TEST [Key OK][Deactive]
CMLA_TEST [Key OK][Deactive]
MARLIN_TEST [Key OK][Deactive]
2.2.27 FM radio
Verify that the phone can detect a radio station:
Connect a headset and then set your local radio station in
Hz!
Secure that the reception and sound quality is normal.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Set
98000 1
2
FM Radio ( example: 98000 Hz )

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2.2.28 Battery test
•Test is intended to verify the condition of the battery when
the consumer have complain about charging or standby
time before trying to replace the battery.
•When you enter the battery test menu, you are prompted
to insert charger in green text at the end.
Connect a Sony Ericsson charger (to secure correct
result)
•NOTE: The test will take several hours.
•After the test the screen will have:
Green backlight and say Good if the battery is ok.
Red backlight and say Bad if the battery is not ok.
•
•Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Start level(%):
Curr level(%):
Min Level(%)
Voltage(mV):
Temp(C):
Plug Type:
Status:
Batt type:
Health:
Time:
Pow cons(mA):
New battery(mAh):
Result:
-1
88
60
4213
30.0
None
Discharging
Li-Poly
Good
0.0
930
Plug in charger
2.2.29 Battery health test
Check the battery health status.
2.2.30 Flip slider counter (N/A)
The device does not support the function!
Not Applicable!
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2.2.31 Verify certificates
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.

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2.2.32 IrDA Test (N/A)
The device does not support the function!
Not Applicable!
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Touch Screen
External Memory
Security
FM Radio
Battery test
Flip slider counter
Verify certificates
IrDA Test app doesn’t exist
IrDA
HDMI Test
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2.2.33 HDMI Test
Press HDMI On.
(HDMI Settings is usually not needed since the unit should
be in automatic resolution and the HDMI TV out monitor
should set the resolution automatic. If you get no picture on
the HDMI TV out monitor you can try different resolutions
under HDMI Settings)
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HDMI On
HDMI Settings
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Attach HDMI cable between phone and HDMI TV out.
Press HDMI Play:
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HDMI Play
Get HDMI Status
EDID Reading
HDMI Off