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Customer’s original phone will be repaired but not refurbished as standard. Appointed Motorola Service Hubs will perform warranty and non-warranty field service for level 2 (assemblies) and level 3 (limited PCB component). The Motorola High Technology Centers will perform level 4 (full component) repairs.
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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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Specifications Time to Camp Speech Coding Function Speech Coding Type Bit Rate Frame Duration Block Length Classes Bit Rate with FEC Encoding Receiver Specification Approximately 5-10 seconds Specification Regular pulse excitation / linear predictive coding with long term prediction (RPE LPC with LTP) 13.0 kbps 20 ms 260 bits...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Product Overview Motorola E398/E399 mobile telephones feature global system for mobile communications (GSM) air interface, general packet radio service (GPRS) transport technology, and wireless application protocol (WAP) Internet browser. The mobile telephone uses a simplified icon and graphical-based user interface (UI) for easier operation, allow short message service (SMS) text messaging, and include clock, alarm, datebook, calculator, and caller profiling personal management tools.
Product Overview Personal Information Management The E398/E399 telephone contains a built-in datebook with alarm reminders, message center, and a phonebook. Other Features Detailed descriptions of other features available for the E398/E399 wireless telephone are in the appropriate E398/E399 GSM User’s Guide listed in the Related Publications section toward the end of this manual.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual General Operation Controls, Indicators, and Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The E398/E399 telephones’ controls are on the front of the device and on the keyboard as shown in Figure 1. Indicator icons are displayed on the LCD (see Figure 2).
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General Operation Display animation makes the phone’s icon menu move smoothly as you scroll up and down. ➧ Figure 2 shows common icons displayed on the LCD. Figure 2. E398/E399 Display Idle Screen Whether a phone displays all indicators depends on the programming and services to which the user subscribes.
Figure 3. E398/E399 Menu Structure Alert Settings Motorola E398/E399 phones incorporate the VibraCall that helps to avoid disturbing others when a ringing phone is unacceptable. Alerts can be set to ring only, vibrate only, vibrate then ring, or no ring or vibrate.
General Operation Battery Function Battery Charge Indicator The telephone displays a battery charge indicator icon in the idle screen to indicate the battery charge level. The gauge shows 4 levels: 100%, 66%, 33%, and Low Battery. Battery Removal Removing the battery causes the phone to shut down immediately and loose any pending work.
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, you can reach AAD by phone at (847) 538-8023 FAX (847) 576-3023. 2. Not available from Motorola. To order, contact Hewlett Packard at (800) 452-4844.
Disassembly Disassembly This section describes how to disassemble a E398/E399 telephone. Tools and equipment used are listed in Table 1. Many of the integrated devices used in this phone are vulnerable to damage from ESD. Ensure adequate static protection is in place when handling, shipping, and servicing any internal components.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Battery There is a danger of explosion if the Lithium-Ion battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same type of battery or equivalent as recommended by the battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the SIM Card Remove the battery cover as described in the procedures. Lift the top end of the battery as indicated by the arrow in Figure 6. Lift the battery up and out of the battery compartment. Lift up the SIM card holder and slide the SIM card out SIM Card Cut Corner...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Rear Housing Removing and Replacing the Transceiver PC Board This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent ESD and component damage. 6809480A37-O Remove the battery cover, battery, as described in the procedures. ®...
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Disassembly At the top of the front housing, gently pry up and lift the transceiver PC board out of the front housing. Front Housing Figure 8. Removing and Replacing the Transceiver PC Board To replace, insert the bottom of the circuit board into the bottom of the front housing (display side down) and gently press the top of the circuit board into the front housing.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Keyboard 6809480A37-O Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board, as described in the procedures. Using the disassembly tool, gently pry up the keyboard disconnecting it from the transceiver PC board as shown in Figure 9.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Microphone Figure 10. Removing and Replacing the Microphone Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, transceiver PC board and the keyboard, as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool or plastic tweezers unplug the keyboard assembly from the transceiver PC board.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Speaker Figure 11. Removing and Replacing the Speaker 6809480A37-O Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and circuit board as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool or plastic tweezers to release the speaker from the front housing as shown in Figure 11.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Keypad Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board, as described in the procedures. Lift the keypad up from one corner as shown in Figure 12 and remove it from the front housing. Keypad Front Housing Figure 12.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Volume Switch Dome 6809480A37-O Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board, as described in the procedures. Lift the switch domes out from the front housing as shown in Figure 13. Volume Switch Dome Figure 13.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Display Figure 14. Removing and Replacing the Display Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board as described in the procedures. Using the disassembly tool, gently pry up the display and lift it up from the transceiver PC board as shown in Figure 14.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the MFT Chamber Assembly and Camera Figure 15. Removing and Replacing the MFT Chamber Assembly 6809480A37-O Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board as described in the procedures. Disengage the two plastic MFT Chamber assembly side connectors from the transceiver PC board and lift up the MFT Chamber assembly as shown in Figure 15.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Camera From MFT Chamber Assembly Figure 16. Removing and Replacing the Camera From the MFT Chamber Assembly Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board as described in the procedures. Disengage the two plastic MFT Chamber assembly side connectors from the transceiver PC board and lift up the MFT Chamber assembly.
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 17.
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification 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.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Manual Test Mode Motorola E398/E399 telephones are equipped with a manual test mode capability. This allows service personnel to verify functionality and perform fault isolation by entering keypad commands. To enter the manual test command mode, a GSM/DCS test SIM must be used.
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Troubleshooting Table 3. Manual Test Commands (Continued) Key Sequence 5*0*8 Set audio level 8 5*0*9 Set audio level 9 5*0*10 Set audio level 10 5*0*11 Set audio level 11 5*0*12 Set audio level 12 5*0*13 Set audio level 13 5*0*14 Set audio level 14 5*0*15 Set audio level 15...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Chart Table 4. E389/E399 Telephone: Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom 1. Telephone will not turn on or stay on. 2. Telephone exhibits poor reception or erratic operation such as calls frequently dropping or weak or distorted audio.
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Troubleshooting Table 4. E389/E399 Telephone: Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom 6. Receive audio from earpiece speaker is weak or distorted. 7. Vibrator feature not functioning. 8. Internal Charger not working. 9. No or weak audio when using headset. a) Headset plug not pushed in fully. Probable Cause b) Transceiver board defective.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing Contact your local technical support engineer for information about equipment and procedures for flashing and flexing. 6809480A37-O April 21, 2004 Troubleshooting...
Part Numbers Part Numbers The following section provides a reference for the parts associated with E398/E399 telephones. Exploded View Diagram Figure 18. E389/E399 Exploded View Diagram April 21, 2004 E398/E399 GSM 6809480A37-O...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Exploded View Parts List Table 5. Exploded View Parts List Item Motorola Part Number Number 1589653N01 Battery Door Assembly Battery 1389586N01 Rear Escutcheon 0589607N01 Conductive Camera Grommet Torx Screws (6) 0189652N01 Rear Housing Assembly...
Travel Charger, PRY Travel Charger, Australia Travel Charger, India Headset, Black Related Publications Motorola E398 User Guide, English Note: Kit numbers are not all inclusive and may change without notice. Publication Title Part Number (Kit Number) 6887301Z52 April 21, 2004...
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Index alert settings 15 battery charge indicator 16 function 16 battery, removing and replacing 18, 19 caller ID 11 Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment regulations 5 copyrights computer software 6 disassembly 18 exploded view diagram 38 exploded view parts list 39 FCC rules 5 features...
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