Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro User manual

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Test Instructions
- mechanical -
SK17i, SK17a
Xperia Mini Pro

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CONTENTS
1 Pre-Test Preparations....................................................................4
1.1 Hardware...............................................................................................4
1.1.1 Water indicator inspection..........................................................................4
1.1.2 Slider performance test...............................................................................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.............................................................................................8
2.2.7 Earphone......................................................................................................9
2.2.8 Microphone..................................................................................................9
2.2.9 Secondary Microphone...............................................................................9
2.2.10 Vibrator.......................................................................................................10
2.2.11 Camera .......................................................................................................10
2.2.12 Secondary Camera....................................................................................10
2.2.13 Flash LED...................................................................................................11
2.2.14 Bluetooth....................................................................................................11
2.2.15 WLAN..........................................................................................................11
2.2.16 GPS.............................................................................................................12
2.2.17 Compass ....................................................................................................12
2.2.18 Accelerometer............................................................................................12
2.2.19 Ambient Light Sensor ...............................................................................13
2.2.20 Proximity switch........................................................................................13
2.2.21 Pressure Sensor........................................................................................14
2.2.22 Real time clock ..........................................................................................14
2.2.23 Total call time.............................................................................................14
2.2.24 External Memory........................................................................................15
2.2.25 Security ......................................................................................................15
2.2.26 FM radio......................................................................................................15
2.2.27 Battery test.................................................................................................16
2.2.28 Flip slider counter .....................................................................................17
2.2.29 Verify certificates.......................................................................................17
2.2.30 IrDA Test.....................................................................................................17
2.2.31 HDMI Test...................................................................................................18
2.2.32 Connector Ground Test ............................................................................18
2.3 Manual Tests ......................................................................................19
2.3.1 SIM..............................................................................................................19
2.3.2 On/Off key test...........................................................................................19
2.3.3 Home key test ............................................................................................19
2.3.4 Charging via USB (Charger or Computer)..............................................20

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2.3.5 Chat Camera ..............................................................................................20
2.4 Network Test.......................................................................................21
2.4.1 On-the-air call to mobile (no UMTS network available)..........................21
2.4.2 On-the-air call to mobile (UMTS network available) ...............................21
3 Revision History...........................................................................22
For general information about test procedures, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical

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1 Pre-Test Preparations
1.1 Hardware
1.1.1 Water 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
battery cover 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.
1.1.2 Slider performance test
1. Start up the phone with a fully charged battery and check
that the display operates normally.
2. If the display never gets illuminated or no text is
displayed, refer to 1251-8384.
3. When the display gets illuminated with text shown, wait
until the light goes off and then open or close the slider as
shown in the picture.
4. The display should now be reactivated.
5. If not, this indicates a problem with the slider sensor on
the PBA or the magnet in the Touch/Display Front Cover
Assy.
6. Replace the Touch/Display Front Cover Assy. If the
problem continues send the phone to higher level of
repair.

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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 ’Volume Down key’ on the phone, connect the phone to the USB cable and then
release the ’Volume Down 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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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 test
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Service Settings
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Customization Settings
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
Text Note: The Home Key and On/Off key is not part of
the keyboard test, which are in Manual tests.
To return to the Service Test Menu, wait 8 seconds.
Press all keys on the:
-Back key
-Menu key
-Auto Focus/Camera key
-Volume up key
-Volume down key
-All Qwerty keys
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 six test
patterns of White, Black, Red, Green, Blue and Rainbow
colors on full screen.
Make sure that there are no missing segments and that the
colors and contrast are OK.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Tests: Service Tests
2.2.4 LED/Illumination
Check that the:
- Display Backlight illumination goes from low to high
strength back to low again.
- Back and Menu keys Backlight illumination goes from low
to high strength back to low again.
- Notification LED on top left corner is changed, showing
four colors in the sequence; Red, Green, Blue, and Off.
- All Qwerty keys Backlight illumination goes from low to
high strength back to low again.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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LED/illumination
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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
middle bottom back 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.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
2.2.6 Stereo speaker
N/A. This test is not applicable for this product.

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Tests: Service Tests
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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Earphone
Earphone
Media Volume
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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.
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
2nd Microphone test:
Microphone recording
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Tests: Service Tests
2.2.10 Vibrator
Press the Menu key or Side keys to start the vibrator test.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Test vibrating alert.
Enter time to vibrate in ms
and press Menu key or side keys.
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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 ‘Camera’ 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
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 front upper right of the phone) at an
object and check the quality of the image shown in the
display.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.

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2.2.13 Flash LED
Check the Flash LED at the back side of phone whether it is
turned on.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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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Blueto oth
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Bluetooth
Distance:
1.5 to 5 meters
Enable Bluetooth OK
Searching
Devices found
Test Complete
Enable Blueto oth OK
Searching
Devices found
Test Complete
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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
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Tests: Service Tests
2.2.16 GPS
This test should be finished in the outdoor condition
and it will take several minutes to search satellite.
Test with local SIM inserted will shorten the time of
searching satellite.
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 to1220-1333: Generic Repair
Manual - mechanical
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GPS
GPS Test Settings
GPS Location Test
Purge assistance data
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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: 50.
Pitch: 4.1
Roll: 3.5
(Yaw: 0=North 90=East 180=South 270=West)
Do calibration in the ollowing 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
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Accelerometer
X: 0,1234
Y: 6,7890
Z: 0,1234
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Tests: Service Tests
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.
LEFT SIDE VIEW
Front
- Y
- Y+ Y
+ Y
LEFT SIDE
VIEW Front
+ Z
+ Z
- Z
- Z
BOTTOM VIEW
Front
+ X
+ X- X
- X
2.2.19 Ambient Light Sensor
The Ambient light test states a value. Look that the value
should be higher when the Window gets more light and
should decrease when the window gets less light.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Ambient Light Sensor
Value:45
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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 left
side of the receiver), the screen will show “Proximity switch
ON” with a different type of tone.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
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Proximity switch
ON
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2.2.21 Pressure Sensor
N/A. This test is not applicable for this product.
GPS
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Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Switch
Total call time
Real time clock
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Pressure Sensor
2.2.22 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
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2.2.23 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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2.2.24 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
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2.2.25 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][Not active]
MARLIN_TEST [Key OK][Active]
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2.2.26 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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2.2.27 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.
Battery test will take several hours.
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Start level(%):
Curr level(%):
Min Level(%)
Voltage(mV):
Temp(C):
Plug Type:
Statu :
Batt type:
Health:
Time:
Pow con (mA):
New battery(mAh):
Re ult:
-1
36
70
3906
33.0
None
Di charging
Li-Poly
GOOD
0.0
1200
Plug in charger
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Connect a Sony Ericsson charger (to secure correct
result).
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Start level(%):
Curr level(%):
Min Level(%)
Voltage(mV):
Temp(C):
Plug Type:
Statu :
Batt type:
Health:
Time:
Pow con (mA):
New battery(mAh):
Re ult:
-1
71
70
3998
34.0
Charger
Charging
Li-Poly
GOOD
0.0
1200
Charging...
When the test is over, one of the following results will be
shown in the display:
Green backlight and say Good if the battery is ok.
Red backlight and say Bad if the battery is not ok.
Press Back key and return to Service Test Menu.
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Start level(%):
Curr level(%):
Min Level(%)
Voltage(mV):
Temp(C):
Plug Type:
Statu :
Batt type:
Health:
Time:
Pow con (mA):
New battery(mAh):
Re ult:
-1
100
70
4098
35.0
None
Di charging
Li-Poly
GOOD
0.0
1200
Plug in charger
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2.2.28 Flip slider counter
The total slide times is displayed.
When you slide the phone, the number will be added.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
Flip slider counter: 8
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2.2.29 Verify certificates
N/A.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
2.2.30 IrDA Test
N/A. This test is not applicable for this product.
External Memory
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Security
FM Radio
Battery test
Flip slider counter
Verify certificates
HDMI Test
IrDA Test
IrDA Test app doesn’t exist
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2.2.31 HDMI Test
N/A. This test is not applicable for this product.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
HDMI Test
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HDMI On
HDMI Settings
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2.2.32 Connector Ground Test
N/A. This test is not applicable for this product.
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Security
FM Radio
Battery test
Flip slider counter
Verify certificates
HDMI Test
Connector Ground Test
IrDA Test
Ground Connector Unvailable
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Tests
2.3 Manual Tests
2.3.1 SIM
Verify that the phone can detect a SIM card:
•Insert a SIM card, install a battery and start the phone.
•If the SIM card is detected by the phone, the start-up
procedure will continue.
•Pull down the Status Bar (put your finger next to the
receiver and drag down the menu from the Status Bar)
•to see SIM card operator name.
•The SIM card operator name will displayed above Time
clock when phone is in Lock status.
•If not detected, the message ‘No SIM Card in phone’ will
be displayed above Time clock when phone is in Lock
status.
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Notifications
Operator name
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2.3.2 On/Off key test
Press the On/Off key long time to turn phone On or Off.
Press the On/Off key a short time to enter Sleep mode or to
wake it up from Sleep mode.
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2.3.3 Home key test
Whatever the phone shows now during operation, Press
Home key and then phone will go back to the Stand by
screen directly.
•When phone is in Sleep mode, Press Home key and the
Phone will light up.
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2.3.4 Charging via USB
(Charger or Computer)
Verify that the phone can charge the battery via a USB port:
Ensure that no computer application, such as PC Suite
or Emma, is active!
•Insert a battery but do not start the phone
•Connect a USB cable from a computer (or charger) to the
system connector. The phone will turn on automatically;
•Verify that the phone is being charged by red Notification
LED and Battery icon;
Remove the USB cable from the system connector and
verify that Notification LED and Battery icon no longer
indicate.
Connect your phone
Update phone and manage your content
In tall PC Companion
Install on your computer for phone updates
and media transfer
Charge the phone
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2.3.5 Chat 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!
•Press Camera key to enter camera mode
•Press the third icon to change to chat camera
Aim the camera (located in front upper right of the phone) at
an object and check the quality of the image shown in the
display.
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