Acer F900 manual System Requirements, Mode Switching, Software Upgrade Procedure

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Chapter 2

Software Upgrades

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows XP or above

Latest version of EUU (End-user Upgrade Utility / EUU_xxx.exe) or Bin files for x960

Latest version of ActiveSync v4.5 or above

Tool: USB Cable

NOTE: E-ten releases both EUU and Bin file for an authorized Service Center. Distributors and local service agent only receive EUU software.

Mode Switching

Performing a Soft Reset

1.Press and hold the POWER button.

2.Press RESET and release both (power & reset) buttons at the same time.

Switching to Download Mode

1.Perform a soft reset.

2.Immediately press and hold the ACTION, POWER and RESET buttons simultaneously.

3.Release the three busstons when the USBDL screen displays on the screen.

Performing a Clean Boot

1.Perform a soft-reset, device reboot.

2.Press volume up and volume down at the same time until the clean boot message appears.

Software Upgrade Procedure

Using a BIN File (For service center only)

1.Save the bin file to a Micro SD card.

2.Insert the Micro SD card into the device.

3.Activate DOWNLOAD mode:

a.Perform a soft reset.

b.Immediately press and hold the ACTION, POWER and RESET button simultaneously.

c.Release the three buttons when the USBDL screen displays on the screen.

4.The device begins the upgrade from the BIN file on the Micro SD card automatically.

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Contents F900 Smartphone Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Serial Number Definition FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Chapter FeaturesLight sensor Software pre-loaded US B System Block DiagramDescription Your Acer Smartphone tourViews Processor Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsTFT Specification System Memory SpecificationCamera Specification WiFi SpecificationFM Radio Specification Bluetooth SpecificationBattery Specification Battery LifeSystem Requirements Mode SwitchingSoftware Upgrade Procedure Using the EUU For distributor or service center Page Following screen displays Page Page Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly RequirementsDisassembly Process General InformationExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessRemoving the Stylus Removing the Mini-SD Card Page Removing the Back Cover Removing the Battery Removing the SIM Card Screw List Step Quantity Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Step Screw Quantity SIM Board M1.6*1.5 Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M1.6*5 Removing the Upper CoverStep Screw Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M1.6*1.5 Page Chapter Page Removing the LCD Module Chapter Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M1.6*2 Removing the MainboardStep Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter Removing the Vibration Module Removing the Receiver Module Step Screw Quantity Screw Type SIM Board M1.6*1.5 Removing the SIM BoardDisconnect the FFC from the SIM Board Removing the Camera Shielding Removing the Camera Module Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover Replacing Internal Module ComponentsPage Chapter Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the SIM Board Replacing the Camera ShieldingStep Screw Quantity Screw Type SIM Board M1.6*1.5 Replacing the Vibration Module Replacing the Receiver ModuleReplacing the Mainboard Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Replacing the LCD Module Replacing the Upper Cover Page Replacing the SIM Card Replacing the Back Cover Replacing the BatteryReplacing the Mini-SD Card Replacing the Stylus Chapter RUN in and Discharge Tests Using DebugSwitcher Function TestingFM Receiver, Audio and GPS1 Tests Camera Test Function Testing Page Function Testing Sensor and Light Sensor Tests TV-out and GPS2 Test Testing Item Procedure Guidelines Using the Windows Mobile Test SystemSatellite searching status ToolsChapter Code Description Serial Number DefinitionDigit numeric year and week code as above Acer SnidFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Part Number Touchscreen 60.H420S.004 F900 Smartphone Exploded DiagramDescription Part Number Acer P/N F900 Smartphone FRU ListRECEIVER.F900 Optical Device CAMERA.F900 Appendix a Online Support InformationAppendix a Index