Nokia 6110 Service Software Instructions
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NSE/M–1/3/6 Series Transceivers
Service Software
Instructions
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AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET
Amendment
Number
Date Inserted By Comments
10/98 Previous
01/99 OJuntune Amendment record sheet added
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Vibra Test added
Flashing instruction updated
Operator settings added
Dealer settings updated
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CONTENTS
Service Software 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware requirements for Windows 3.1x 6. . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware requirements for Windows 95 6. . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Environment of the Support Modules 6. . . . . . . . .
Required Servicing Equipment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Connections 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Software on PC Hard Disk 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Properties of the User Interface 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Login Dialog 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Window 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Bar 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dealer 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone Identity Window 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mouse Cursors 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reserved Keys 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Cut Function Keys 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alt Hot Keys 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ctrl Hot Keys 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Hot Keys 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Strokes 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Functions 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialog boxes 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Dialog boxes 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note Message Box 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Query Message Box 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Message Box 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom Dialog boxes 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buttons 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reporting Status 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NSE–1/3/6 and NSM–1 FEATURES 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu bar 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New command 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open... command 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initialise... command 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Mode 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Mode 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Band... command 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GSM 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCN 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RX Calibration... command 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NSM–1 Specific Features 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tx Power... command 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TX Power Side Channel Tuning 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MTC and R&D specific features 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tx I/Q... command 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NSM–1 Specific Features 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Energy Management Calibration... command 37. . . . . . . .
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Testing 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RF Controls... command 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RSSI Reading... command 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self Tests... command 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADC Readings... command 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio... command 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Audio Loops 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Audio Loops 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Interface... command 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Simulation... command 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noise Sensitivity... command 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IR Test... command 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibra Test... command 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Profile... command 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start Up Self–tests... command 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Factory Values... command 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone Identity... command 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty State... command 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Production Data Edit... command 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash Phone... command 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Settings... command 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dealer 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Settings... command 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Code Memory... command 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCM & User Settings... command 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set UI/DEV Default Values... command 70. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore User Defaults... command 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operators Settings... command 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Post–programmable Memory... command 73. . . . . . . . . . .
View 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick/RF Info... command 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone Identity... command 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix 1, Vocabulary 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General
To run the After Sales SW, a parallel port software protection device
(PKD–1) has to be connected. TDF–4 box must connected to PC for
flashing purposes. The user can use WinTesla functions in modules for
testing NSE–1/3/6 and NSM–1 mobile stations (MS). The test functions
send test messages from PC to MS and receive results and show them in
the PC display. The messages can be sent via M2BUS or FBUS.
Note: if this software is to be run on laptops, the power saving feature
MUST be switched off.
Hardware requirements for Windows 3.1x
The recommended minimum hardware standard to run Service Software
is any computer which is 386 33 MHz or greater with at least 4 MB of
memory and VGA type display (640 x 480). This assumes that only the
WinTesla with After Sales Support Modules is active, i.e. other Windows
packages are not running in the background.
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Hardware requirements for Windows 95
The recommended minimum hardware standard to run Service Software
is any computer which has Pentium processor, memory 8 MB and meets
HW requirements recommended by Microsoft.
Software Environment of the Support Modules
The Service Software user interface is intended for the following environ-
ments: Microsoft Windows 3.1x (enhanced mode) and Windows 95 envi-
ronment running in enhanced mode. Support for Microsoft NT may be
added, if required. Detailed information about Windows and application
usage can be found from the Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 Users Guide
chapter one (Windows Basics) and chapter two (Application Basics).
As an ordinary Windows application, the main idea in the user interface is
that selections are made with menus, push buttons and shortcut keys.
Selections can be done by using keyboard and/or mouse. There is always
a status bar displayed at the bottom of the main window which contains
information about current actions.
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Required Servicing Equipment
– Computer: At least IBM 80386 or compatible with one unused serial
port (COM1 or COM2)*), one parallel port (LPT1), hard disk recom-
mended
– Operating System: DOS Version 3.2 or later
– If PCLStart in use: DOS 6.22 and IBM 80486 or compatible
– Display: Any 80–character text display
– Service software version for 3.5” disk (product code: 0774080)
– Software protection key PKD–1 (product code: 0750018)
– Service MBUS Cable DAU–9S (product code: 0730108)
– Audio cable ADS–1 (product code: 0730011)
– Modular T–adapter (product code: 4626134)
– Service Box JBU–5 (product code: 0770120)
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*)
Note: A number of PC’s of an older generation use the Intel, National Semiconductor, or United
Microelectronics IC 8250 as the serial port UART. This is a comparatively inefficient circuit for current
purposes and does not necessarily support the M2BUS adapter at 9600 baud. The newer UART’s
NS16450 and NS16550AF of National Semiconductor offer solutions for these problems.
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Installation
Mechanical Connections
Caution: Make sure that you have switched off the PC and the printer
before making connections.
Caution: Do not connect the PKD–1 key to the serial port. You may
damage your PKD–1 !
The software controls the phone via a separate adapter connected to the
serial port of the PC, and to the telephone’s M2BUS (DAU–9P).
Attach the dongle PKD–1 to the parallel port 1 (25–pin female D–connector) of the PC. When connecting PKD–1 to the parallel port, be sure that
you insert the computer side of the PKD–1 to the PC (male side). If you
use a printer on parallel port 1, install the PKD–1 between the PC and
your printer cable.
The PKD–1 should not affect devices working with it. If some errors occur
(errors in printing are possible) please try printing without the PKD–1. If
printing is OK without the PKD–1 please contact your dealer. We will offer
you a new PKD–1 in exchange for your old one.
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Installing the Software on PC Hard Disk
The program is delivered on a diskette and is copy protected with a
dongle PKD–1. It must be present in parallel port when using Service
software.
The program can also be installed on the hard disk, which is recommendable to obtain a maximum data access rate.
Keep the original diskette safe to enable upgrading of the program !
If you plan to use PCL Start service software, you must install it before
installing Service software, see PCL Start installation instructions.
To install the new Service software program, follow the steps below:
1. insert the new Service software diskette
into drive A: of your computer
2. start Windows, and open File Manager
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log into drive a:
3. start INSTALL.EXE and
install Service software to drive C:
type
A:
and press <Enter>
type C: and press <Enter>
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Common Properties of the User Interface
This chapter describes how the User Interface CLF must appear to the
user.
The User Interface MUST be capable of being driven without the use of a
mouse, as the service engineer rarely has space on the bench to use a
mouse.
Login Dialog
When the Service Software application is invoked, by checking on the
Service Software icon, the Login dialog box will be displayed on the
screen.
Nokia logo and application name bitmap (–)
Displays Nokia logo and name of the application.
Application version static text (–)
Nokia logo and
application name
Application version
Copyright version
Login box
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Contains the name and version of the application.
Copyright notice static text (–)
Copyright is informed as: “Nokia Mobile Phones (c) 1996. All
Rights Reserved”.
Login Box edit box (–)
The user Login ID edit box, where the user enters his faultlog
user name. (See Faultlog User Guide)
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OK button (default key)
The user name is stored in memory and the dialog box is
closed. When the dialog box is closed, the application starts.
Cancel button (ESC)
The Dialog box is closed and application is started, but the
Faultlog feature is disabled.
Help button (F1)
Activates the Windows Help application and displays context
sensitive Help.
Main Window
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Title bar
The
title bar
A title bar contains the following elements:
• Application Control–menu button
• Maximise button
• Minimise button
• Name of the application
• Restore button
The properties of these elements and their usage is described in Ref 3–
Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 Users Guide chapter one (Windows Basics) and chapter two (Application Basics).
is located at the top of the window.
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Menu bar
menu bar
The
tions. The menu bar is a dynamic element and is dependent on the
dongle type fitted, and whether a phone is connected.
Underlined characters in menu names and options indicates that the
menu selection can be done by pressing
tions can also be selected by activating menu bar with
key ) and using arrow–keys to highlight the desired menu. In that case,
selection is done by pressing
Menus can also be selected by using the mouse as described in Ref
3–Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 Users Guide
Status bar
The
status bar
window. The status bar contains information about the menu selections
and events.
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is below the title bar and contains all available menu selec-
Alt+ underlined character
Alt
– key ( or
Enter
.
is displayed at the bottom of the Service Software main
. Op-
F10
The left area of the status bar describes the actions of menu items as the
user uses the arrow keys to navigate through menus.
The status bar texts are explained in detailed in each of command’s description.
The right areas of the status bar indicate which of the following keys are
latched down:
Indicator Description
USER Entered Login ID.
CAP The Caps Lock key is latched down.
NUM The Num Lock key is latched down.
SCRL The Scroll Lock key is latched down.
Tool bar
The
tool bar
this document.
is NOT defined and will not be implemented until specified by
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Menu Bar
The Service Software package will have two menu bar configurations.
The first, is an abbreviated version that contains the minimum number of
menus that allows package configurations when a phone is NOT connected. The second is described below:
The menu bar MUST only contain the follow menus for the Service Software package when a phone is connected:
roduct*
• P
• Configure*
• T
uning
sting
• Te
• Software
• D
ealer
• View
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elp*
• H
* – always displayed, even if no phone is connected.
A menu is broken down into sections that are indicated with menu separa-
tors. Each sections identifies a logical difference from itself and other sections, i.e. between transmitter and receiver. Any items that are required to be
added to a menu lists will be added on the bottom of the appropriate menu
section list. If a new item is to be added which is common to two or more
phone types, then that menu item will become a common menu item.
The menu lists will use the Microsoft [...] symbol after an item name to indicate that selecting that item will NOT initiate an operation immediately,
i.e. a dialog box will be displayed for the user to select options or type in
data and press the OK button before the operation is performed.
The Product menu contains the following menu items:
• N
ew Ctrl+R
• Open...
• C
lose
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• Initialize
ormal Mode F5
• N
• Local Mode Shift+F5
•Faultlog
• Activate Faultlog... F9
dit Faultlog...
• E
it Alt+F4
• Ex
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Configure
The Configure menu contains the following items:
• O
ptions...
• D
irectories...
• F
aultlog...
• Phone Type Specific configuration items
(where applicable)
Tuning
The Tuning menu contains the following menu sections:
• RX Calibration...
• Tx
Power...
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Testing
• Tx I/Q
• Energy Management Calibration...
The Testing menu contains the following sections:
• R
• R
• S
• A
• Au
• U
...
F Controls...
SSI Reading ...
elf Tests
DC Readings
dio
ser Interface
• C
• N
• I
R Test
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all Simulation
oise Sensitivity...
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Software
The Software menu contains the following menu sections:
• P
roduct Profile...
• S
tart Up Self–tests...
• Set Factory V
• Phone I
• P
roduction Data Edit...
• F
lash Phone...
dentity...
alues
Dealer
The Dealer menu contains the following menu sections:
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View
• U
ser Settings...
• Short C
• SCM
• Set UI/DEV Default V
• Post–programming memory...
The View menu contains the following sections:
• Q
• P
ode Memory...
& User settings ...
alues ...
uick/RF Info...
hone Identity...
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hone Identity Window
P
The Phone Identity window should contain, as a minimum, the following
data:
• Software Version(s)
• Hardware Version(s)
• Serial Number(s)
• Product Code
This window will only be used as a display window and therefore will not
allow editing of the displayed data. This window will not contain any controls other than a scroll bar.
Help
The Help menu contains the following menu items:
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• I
ndex
• G
eneral Help
• U
sing Help
• A
bout WinTesla
• About AS
Locals
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Mouse Cursors
The standards Windows pointer will be used as the mouse cursor.
During time consuming tasks e.g. communication to phone, an hour glass
will be shown informing the user that a task is in progress. The application
uses the hour glass cursor to inform user that the application has taken
the control and any actions from user will be ignored.
When a function is initiated, the hour glass will be displayed and when the
function has finished the mouse pointer will return to normal.
Reserved Keys
The following Hot keys and Short Cut keys are reserved either as Microsoft standard keys or as part of the Common Look and Feel specified by
this document.
Short Cut Function Keys
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Key Description Defined
by
F1 Context Sensitive Help Microsoft
F5 Normal Mode NMP
Shift+F5 Local Mode NMP
F9 Activate Faultlog NMP
F10 Goto Menu Bar Microsoft
Ctrl+F4 Close Active Window Microsoft
Alt Hot Keys
Key Description Defined
by
Alt+F4 Exit Active Application Microsoft
Alt+H Help Microsoft
Ctrl Hot Keys
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Key Description Defined
by
Ctrl+N File – New Microsoft
Ctrl+O F
Ctrl+P F
ile – Open Microsoft
ile – Print Microsoft
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Ctrl+R P
Shift Hot Keys
Key Description Defined
by
Shift+F5 Local Mode NMP
Key Strokes
Key Description Defined
by
Alt+P Product Menu NMP
Alt+P,N N
Alt+P,O O
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roduct – New NMP
ew NMP
pen NMP
Alt+P,C C
Alt+P,I I
Alt+P,I,N N
Alt+P,I,L L
Alt+P,F F
Alt+P,F,A A
Alt+P,F,E E
Alt+P,X Ex
Alt+C C
Alt+C,O O
Alt+C,D D
Alt+C,F F
Alt+C,G GPIB instruments (disabled) NMP
Alt+T T
Alt+T,R R
lose NMP
nitialize Pop–up NMP
ormal Mode NMP
ocal Mode NMP
aultlog Pop–up NMP
ctivate Faultlog NMP
dit Faultlog NMP
it Application NMP
onfigure NMP
ption NMP
irectories NMP
aultlog NMP
uning Menu NMP
X Calibration NMP
Alt+T,X Tx
Alt+T,Q Tx I/Q
Alt+T,E E
Alt+E Te
Alt+E,F RF
Alt+E,R R
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Power NMP
NMP
anergy Management calibration NMP
sting Menu NMP
Controls NMP
SSI Reading NMP
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Alt+E,S S
Alt+E,A A
Alt+E,U Au
Alt+E,U,I Audio I
Alt+E,U,E Audio E
Alt+E,U User Interface NMP
Alt+E,C C
Alt+E,N N
Alt+E,I I
Alt+S S
Alt+S,P P
Alt+S,S S
Alt+S,V Set Default V
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elf Tests NMP
DC Readings NMP
dio NMP
nternal NMP
xternal NMP
all Simulation NMP
oise Sensitivity NMP
R Test NMP
oftware Menu NMP
roduct Profile NMP
tart–up Self Tests NMP
alues NMP
Alt+S,I Phone I
Alt+S,P P
Alt+S,F F
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Help Functions
The Help User Interface will be the standard Windows help tool called
WinHelp.
The context sensitive help is activated with F1–key. Help contains also
Using Help which describes how to use help facility. Refer to the Windows
manual for detailed description on the Windows Help.
Dialog boxes
The Service Software application uses many different dialog boxes. Dialog boxes are used to display data and prompt the user for input.
Dialog boxes are opened from menus or with shortcut keys. Dialog boxes
have different properties but some features are common.
All service dialog boxes must be modal, that is, the user will not be able to
start another operation without first closing the present dialog box.
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All dialog boxes will contain the following entities:
– Help button
– Title bar
– At least one button other than Help
– Application Control–menu Button
Common Dialog boxes
This sections describes the common dialog boxes used in the Service
Software package, and the context in which they will be used.
Note Message Box
When the user has made an illegal selection, a
will be opened and message text is displayed. The message box is also
opened when the program has some information for the user. The size of
the dialog box may vary. An information dialog box is recognized by the
!–icon.
note message box
dialog
The dialog box will also contain an OK button and a Help button.
OK button (default key):
Help button (Alt+H):
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Acknowledge displayed information and continue. The dialog
box is closed after selection.
Opens context sensitive help as F1–key does.
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Query Message Box
Confirmations and questions are asked in
dialog box is recognized by the ?–icon.
The dialog box will also contain a Yes button, a No button, and a Help
button.
Yes button (Alt+Y or Y) (default key):
Accepts confirmation or question.
No button (Alt+N or N):
Denies confirmation or question.
Help button (Alt+H):
Opens context sensitive help as F1–key does.
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a query message box
. A query
The buttons may also be OK and Cancel. The operation of these buttons
are the same as in the Note dialog box.
Error Message Box
Error message dialog boxes use the Stop–icon. When a “Stop”–dialog
box is shown, the current operation is terminated.
The dialog box has a description about the failed operation and reason.
Pressing F1 (Help) application opens the appropriate help topic that gives
information about recommended actions.
The dialog box will also contain an OK button and a Help button.
OK button (default key):
Help button (Alt+H):
Acknowledges displayed information and terminate current operation. The dialog box is closed after selection.
Open context sensitive help as F1–key does.
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Custom Dialog boxes
All custom dialog boxes will contain the predefined buttons as defined below in the section –
require additional button types, but the addition of these non–standard
buttons should be carefully considered to minimise any inconsistencies
between implementations.
The buttons will be positioned down the right–hand side of the dialog
boxes. The default action will be OK, except where that default action
could result in an irretrievable failure.
All tuning dialogs that contain tuning results, will display the old tuned
data read from the phone before the tuning was performed, as well as the
newly tuned data.
List boxes will be used to display lists of data, such as tuning data, test
results etc.
The use of Radio buttons should be limited and carefully considered. The
use of radio buttons defines the number of possible choices available to
the user, which may be acceptable for one project, but not for another.
Buttons.
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However, it is recognised that features may
Buttons
All buttons must be the Microsoft style of buttons.
In general, the default button will be the action button, the Close button or
the Yes button, but this will depend on the context of the dialog box that
the button is associated with.
(action) button:
Accepts and validates entered settings and values and closes
the dialog. If the values have not been changed, then no action
will be taken. The status bar will reflect the status. The user
should only be queried, if the settings or values accepted will
over–write data that CAN NOT be reproduced.
A greyed OK button indicates that settings selected by the user
are not acceptable.
Close button:
Closes the current dialog box. Does not send or store anything
and closes the dialog. The Close button is only used for dialogs that do not set or change any data.
Cancel button (Esc):
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Cancel operation. Does not send or store anything and closes
the dialog box.
A greyed Cancel button indicates that it is not possible to quit
from this dialog box.
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Yes button (ALT+Y or Y):
Replies Yes to a question asked of the user.
No button (ALT+N or N):
Replies No to a question asked of the user.
Help button (ALT+H):
Opens context sensitive help as F1–key does.
Reporting Status
The status bar will be used to report the present status to the user. When
a feature is initiated, the status bar will be updated with a brief description
of the function. The status bar will also be updated at key points in a time
consuming function.
If an error is to be reported to the user, it will be displayed in the status
bar as well as displayed in a common error dialog box. This will mean the
user is not delayed from progressing on to the next operation unless an
error occurs, in which case, the user will have to acknowledge the error
by pressing the OK button.
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