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1. Software Summary
In order to understand the requests of operating device and driver for the software, the user should
read this chapter carefully before using Nokia 1508 AMS tool. Users can setup the PC according to
their own needs, in order to get the most out of the service software.
1.1 Hardware, Operating system and environment request
Table.1 shows the lowest request for Hardware configuration.
Operating system: windows 2000, windows XP
PC Minimum Requirement
Processor 700MHz
RAM 256MB
Required Disk space 100MB
Interface ports USB
Table.1 Lowest request for Hardware configuration
1.2 Software utilization
Insert Dongle.
AMS has two function modes: Download mode and General mode. When in download mode, the
handset must be working in this mode. When in general mode, the handset must be working in
power up mode. AMS tool will report Warning message if the two modes are used incorrectly.
Download mode comprises of one type: Emergency Download. General mode includes six types:
Phone Information, Display Capture, Label Print, Critical Data Backup, RF Calibration and RF Tool.
1.3 Installation
Please install the Nokia 1508 AMS tool as follows. It generally has three parts, where driver and RF
Tool Run Time must be installed separately. You can install the AMS software directly if the driver
and RF Tool Run Time are already installed.
Steps for installing RF Tool Run Time
1. Double click the setup.exe,
2. It will remind you to select the installation path. Click “next” to go on with the following steps.
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2. Use of AMS
There are three steps to use AMS tool: Firstly, choose Handset and Use mode; secondly, choose
the appropriate function; finally, do related operation with the help of manual.
Select phone and use mode:
Note:
When using the download functions, please set the mobile phone in
download mode. The following are steps of entering download mode:
1. Resume power supply after the mobile phone is powered off.
2. Press “Mid key” for about 5 seconds till USB cable is connected between the
PC and the phone.
After the above actions are completed, you can use the download functions of
AMS.
1. Run AMS, pop up “Select Phone” dialogue box:
2. Select “Download Mode” option to enter download mode.
3. Deselect this option if you just want to use general mode.
4. Click the button “Select Phone”. The general mode shows as below.
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2.1 Download Mode
Download mode provides only one function, “Emergency Download”.
2.1.1 Emergency Download
Before using “Emergency Download”, you must install some packages in the local PC to support
the software download. This package contains all BIN files requested by mobile phone. Its file name
is composed by 5 parts.
For example:
Steps for installing package:
1. Double-click the package you want to install. It displays as below:
RM430_BET_DN_2200B_N1900
Mode Type
Carrier
Version info
N: Non-RUIM
R: RUIM
1900 or 800: RF
2. Click the button “Next >”.
3. Click the button “Install” to start the installation.
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In “Emergency Download”, it is possible to search and display all suitable version files according to
the CPC code inputted by user. These version files are used for software download.
1. Click the tab to switch to “Emergency Download”.
2. It displays as below:
3. Input CPC code.
4. Click the button “OK”. A list of related version files will be displayed.
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6. The option “Flash Erase” is selected by default. If you don’t need to erase FSM data, you can
deselect this option (it is not recommended to modify the default setup except software
developers).
7. Click the button “Download” to start download.
8. Wait until the download is finished.
9. Download is finished.
2.2 General Mode
The General Mode provides five different functions, including “Phone Information”, “Display
Capture”, “Label Printing”, “Critical Data Backup” and “RF Calibration”. Before using this mode, the
handset must be in Power Up status.
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2.2.1 Phone Information
When getting into General mode, the default is Phone Information, which can read out nine
parameters from the handset and display them on the screen.
The nine parameters are Module Number, PSN, ESN, MEID, HWID, Application Code, Language
Pack, Warranty Data and CPC.
1. Switch to “Phone Information”.
2. It displays as below:
3. Click button “Refresh” to refresh the current data parameters.