Available on a contract basis, Motorola Inc. offers comprehensive maintenance and installation programs which enable customers to meet requirements for reliable, continuous communications. To learn more about the wide range of Motorola service programs, contact your local Motorola products representative or the nearest Customer Service Manager. Product Identification Motorola products are identified by the model number on the housing.
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When ordering crystals or channel elements, specify the Motorola part number, description, crystal frequency, and operating frequency desired. When the Motorola part number of a component is not known, use the product model 6809505A65-A ➧...
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In the U.S.A., to contact Motorola, Inc. on your TTY, call: 800-793-7834 Accessories and Aftermarket Division (AAD) Order replacement parts, test equipment, and manuals from AAD.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Specifications General Function Frequency Range GSM 850 Frequency Range GSM 900 Frequency Range DCS 1800 Frequency Range PCS 1900 Channel Spacing Channels Modulation Transmitter Phase Accuracy Duplex Spacing Frequency Stability Operating Voltage Average Transmit Current Average Stand-by Current Dimensions Size (Volume)
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Regular pulse excitation / linear predictive coding with long term prediction (RPE LPC with LTP) 13.0 kbps 20 ms 260 bits Class 1 bits = 182 bits; Class 2 bits = 78 bits 22.8 kbps October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 6809505A65-A...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Product Overview Motorola’s MOTOFONE F3 mobile telephones feature global system for mobile communications (GSM) air interface. The mobile telephone uses a simplified icon- based user interface (UI) for easy operation, allows short message service (SMS) text messaging.
Figure 1. Telephone Controls and Indicators Signal Strength Action Key Make and answer calls Lock and unlock keypad Headset and Phone charge connector October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 Battery Strength Navigation pad Phone book Turn phone on and off, hang up, exit menus. 061556o 6809505A65-A...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Electrophoretic Display (EPD) The large display supports extra large characters for easy readability as well as dedicated space for status and action icons. ➧ Figure 2 shows the main screen display. Figure 2. Main Screen Display Battery Information Battery Charge Indicator The telephone displays a battery charge indicator icon in the idle screen to indicate...
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The battery date code is used for cell phone batteries that were manufactured beginning in March 2003. The following paragraphs provide more detail about the battery date code.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual 6809505A65-A Cell Reference Vendor Designator A&TB Toshiba Gold Peak Toshiba Saft Maxell NEC-Moli Mitsubishi Toshiba Panasonic Toshiba NEC-Moli Panasonic Sanyo (Toshiba) LG Chemical Panasonic Peacebay- Manual Peacebay-Auto Sanyo Sony LG Chemical LG Chemical GS Melcotec LG Chemical October 27, 2006 General Operation...
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1)). Example of a battery date code: A1V90311JCCC... position 1 = A = Motorola Penang.t (Backend Pack) position 2 & 3 = 1V = Panasonic, AAA, HHR55B2 position 4, 5 & 6 = 903 = cell date code (from manufacturer) position 7 &...
Related Publications section toward the end of this manual. 6809505A65-A position 12 = C = Motorola, China. (Frontend Core Pack) position 13, 14 & 15 = placeholders (...) to indicate pack has not been relabeled. Re-label position (thirteenth position of battery code). A period (.) is to be added if not relabeled.
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General Operation MOTOFONE F3 October 27, 2006 6809505A65-A...
HP34401A Digital Multimeter 1. To order in North America, contact Motorola Aftermarket and Accessories Division (AAD) by phone at (800) 422-4210 or FAX (800) 622-6210; Internationally, AAD can be reached by calling (847) 538-8023 or faxing (847) 576-3023. 2. Not available from Motorola. To order, contact Hewlett Packard at (800) 452-4844.
(ESD). Ensure adequate static protection is in place when handling, shipping, and servicing the internal components of this equipment. Avoid stressing the plastic in any way to avoid damage to either the plastic or internal components. October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 6809505A65-A...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Battery Cover Figure 3. Removing the Battery Cover 6809505A65-A Ensure the phone is turned off. Press down on the battery cover latch on the back of the phone and lift it up in the direction of the arrow, then lift the battery cover away from the phone (see Figure 3).
To replace, insert the bottom end of the battery into the battery compartment with contacts facing downward. Press the top of the battery into the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover as described in the procedures. October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 061559o 6809505A65-A...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Figure 5. Removing the SIM 6809505A65-A Remove the battery cover, and battery as described in the procedures. Remove the SIM from the phone by sliding it in the direction indicated, as shown in Figure 5.
Use the plastic tweezers to release the housing latch next to the battery contacts. under the rear housing (see Figure 7). Plastic tweezers Figure 7. Releasing the Housing Latch October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 Housing screw Housing screw Housing latch 6809505A65-A...
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual 10. Insert and tighten the 4 housing screws using the T5 driver. Tighten to 8.9Ncm 11. Replace the SIM, battery, battery cover as described in the procedures. 6809505A65-A Apply outward pressure to the left and right sides of the battery compartment to release the housing latches on the sides of the phone (see Figure 8).
Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, rear housing, as described in the procedures. Use a size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 main board screws (see Figure 9). Main board screws October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 Main board screws 061563o 6809505A65-A...
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Figure 10. Removing the Microphone Assembly Figure 11. Removing the Transceiver Board Assembly 6809505A65-A Use the plastic tweezers to lift the microphone assembly out of its place on the chassis. Avoid damage to the microphone wires. Microphone assembly Carefully lift the main board from the front chassis.
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Insert and tighten the 4 main board screws with the size 0 Phillips screwdriver. Place the microphone assembly into the opening in the chassis. Avoid damage to the microphone wires. Replace the rear housing, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures. October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 6809505A65-A...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing the Keypad Lens This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and component damage. Figure 12. Removing the Keypad Lens 6809505A65-A Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, rear housing, as described in the procedures.
The MSN is an individual unit identity number and remains with the unit through- out its life. The MSN can be used to log and track a phone on Motorola's Service Center Database. The MSN is divided into 4 sections, as shown in Figure 13.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Label International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) The International Mobile station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an individual number unique to the PCB and is stored within the unit's memory. The IMEI uniquely identifies an individual mobile station and thereby provides a means for controlling access to GSM networks based on mobile station types or individual units.
Transceiver board defective. a) SIM card defective. b) Transceiver board defective October 27, 2006 MOTOFONE F3 Verification And Remedy Measure the voltage at TP_BATT+ with battery attached. If voltage is below 3.0V, attach a charger to the phone and ensure that the phone is charging.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Table 3. Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing Contact your local technical support engineer for information about equipment and procedures for flashing and flexing. Part Numbers The following section provides a reference for the parts associated with F3 telephones.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Exploded View Parts List Part numbers are provided only for reference. Contact your local Motorola parts organization for current part number information There is a danger of explosion if the Lithium ion battery pack is replaced incorrectly.