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System
Launch applications from data file icons
Case ID: exc-001
Click on the places menu select Home Folder
In Home Folder double-click on the Examples folder.
- Double-click on the example files and confirm that the appropriate applications start correctly.
Notes: Bugs regarding the actual content of the files should be reported against the package example-content, while application bugs should be reported against the appropriate application
Suspend/Resume smoke test
Case ID: snr-001
- Open a few applications in on the desktop, including Firefox
- Look at the top-right corner of your screen, you should find the session icon alongside of your user-name, click on it to get a drop-down menu
Now from the drop-down menu select Suspend
- After about 10 seconds press the power button on your system to resume
- You should be presented with a password prompt; enter your password (not requested using a live environment)
- Verify that the desktop loads as before, at the correct resolution, that your applications are still running and that you can connect to the net
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Extended Suspend/Resume test
Case ID: snr-002
- Run the suspend/resume test script included in Ubuntu:
sudo /usr/share/checkbox/scripts/sleep_test -d -i 5
This will perform 5 suspend/resume tests. If your system does not wake itself up after 60 seconds of suspension, please press the power button momentarily to wake the system manually. If your system fails to wake at all and must be rebooted, report a bug and mark the test as failed.
Reporting bugs
Any failures to resume should trigger apport which will guide you in filing a bug in Launchpad. If not, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Deprecated
As of 10.04, hibernate is no longer installed by default, so this testcase is no longer relevant for the default installation
Hibernate/Resume smoke test (to be done on installed systems only, not live environments)
Case ID: snr-003
- Open a few applications in on the desktop, including Firefox
- Look at the top-right corner of your screen, you should find the session icon alongside of your user-name, click on it to get a drop-down menu
Now from the drop-down menu select Hibernate
- After about 30 seconds press the power button on your system to resume
- The system will appear to boot as it reads the previous session from disk
- You should be presented with a password prompt; enter your password
- Verify that the desktop loads as before, at the correct resolution, that your applications are still running and that you can connect to the net
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Card Reader
Case ID: him-001
- Insert a media card into the reader.
- A suggestion window should open for the card, ignore this for now.
Press the Super Window Key or click on Activities in the upper left hand panel.
Click on the Files icon on the Unity panel.
In the home folder find the media card in the menu on the left. Right click on this and open it.
- Verify that a window opens showing the contents of the card (if any).
Right-click within the window and select Create Document → Create Empty File. Call the file test.txt.
Verify that test.txt is created.
Drag test.txt to the trash can in the left hand menu.
Verify that test.txt is removed from the card.
- Close the card window.
- Return to the suggestion window and select eject.
- Repeat for every type of media supported (e.g. CF, SD, MMC, etc.).
Verification
- Card is detected.
- A file can be created and deleted on the card.
- The card can be unmounted and disappears from the desktop.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Reconnect Card Reader and Verify Remounting
Case ID: him-002
- Insert a media card into the reader.
- Verify that a suggestion box appears for the card.
- Click eject.
- Verify that window disappears.
Verification
- Card is detected.
- The card can be unmounted and disappears from the desktop.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Picture
Case ID: hiw-001
Using Unity
Press the Super Windows Key or click on the Ubuntu logo on the Unity panel and search Software Sources.
Ensure that the universe and multiverse sources are enabled.
Click on Ubuntu Software Center on the Unity panel.
Search and install cheese.
- Close Ubuntu Software center.
Press the Super Windows Key or click on the Ubuntu logo on the Unity panel and search Cheese
- Verify that the camera image is displayed properly.
Close "cheese".
Using GNOME Classic
Open Software Sources.
Ensure that the universe and multiverse sources are enabled.
Open Ubuntu Software Center (Application→Ubuntu Software Center).
Search and install cheese.
- Close Ubuntu Software center.
Open cheese (Applications -> Sound & Video -> Cheese).
- Verify that the camera image is displayed properly.
Close "cheese".
Verification
- Verify that the webcam image is displayed correctly.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug cheese
Input/output
Built-in keyboard
Terminal typing test
Case ID: kbt-002
Using Unity
Press the Super Windows Key or click on the Ubuntu logo on the Unity panel, and search Terminal (Or press Ctrl+Alt+T)
Type in nano and press Enter
- Type in a paragraph that uses every character on your keyboard
Press Ctrl-x
Press y
Type in demo2.txt and press Enter
On the Unity Panel, Select Home Folder.
Select demo2.txt.
- Once it opens ensure that every character is displayed as expected
Using GNOME Classic
Open Applications->Accessories->Terminal
Type in nano and press Enter
- Type in a paragraph that uses every character on your keyboard
Press Ctrl-x
Press y
Type in demo2.txt and press Enter
Now open Places->Home Folder
Double click on demo2.txt.
- Once it opens ensure that every character is displayed as expected.
Verification
- Verify that the terminal opens correctly.
- Verify that text appears in the terminal correctly.
- Verify that the file can be saved and reopened correctly.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
USB Keyboard
Attach keyboard
Case ID: usk-001
- Attach the Keyboard to the USB port on your laptop
- Switch on the laptop
- See that the USB keyboard is preferred to the builtin Keyboard
Verification
- Verify that the keyboard is detected and used after being connected.
Typing test LibreOffice Writer
Case ID: usk-004
On the Unity Panel, Open Applications
Open LibreOffice Writer
Type in a paragraph that uses every character on your USB keyboard
Click on the Save icon
In the new window type in demo3.odt and click on Save
On the Unity Panel, Select File Manager, open the Documents folder
Open demo3.odt
- Once it opens, ensure that every character is displayed as expected
Verification
Verify that LibreOffice Writer opens correctly.
- Verify that text appears in the word processor correctly.
- Verify that the file can be saved and reopened correctly.
Remove keyboard
Case ID: usk-005
- Shutdown the machine and remove the USB Keyboard
- Start the machine once the keyboard is removed
- Ensure that the main builtin keyboard now works as expected
Verification
- Verify that the keyboard is no longer used after being disconnected.
- Verify that the builtin keyboard works as expected.
Reinsert keyboard
Case ID: usk-006
- Once more shutdown the machine
- Insert the USB Keyboard
- Start up the machine
- Ensure that the USB keyboard is working again.
Verification
- Verify that the keyboard is redetected.
- Verify that the keys work correctly after being reconnected.
Hotkeys
Multimedia keys (Totem)
Case ID: khk-001
Click on Ubuntu Logo, search Movie Player and open a playlist.
Press on the Play key
This can be combined with Pause key Press on the Stop key. To stop the track playing
Press on the Play key. To start the track playing again
Press on the Volume Up key. To lower the volume
Press on the Volume Down Key. To raise the volume
Press on the Volume Mute key. To stop sound
Press on the Volume Mute key. To restart sound
Press on the Forward Track key. To skip forward a track
Press on the Reverse Track key. To rewind a track
Verification
Verify that the Play key starts playing the playlist.
Verify that the Pause (or Play key if there is no separate Pause key) pauses playback.
Verify that the Play key resumes playing.
Verify that the Volume Up key increases the volume.
Verify that the Volume Down key decreases the volume.
Verify that the Volume Mute key mutes and unmutes the audio.
Verify that the Forward Track key skips forward by a track.
Verify that the Reverse Track key skips backwards by a track.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Multimedia keys (Rhythmbox or Banshee)
Case ID: khk-002
Click on Ubuntu Logo, search Rhythmbox Music Player or Banshee Music Player and open a playlist.
Press on the Play key
This can be combined with Pause key Press on the Stop key. To stop the track playing
Press on the Play key. To start the track playing again
Press on the Volume Up key. To lower the volume
Press on the Volume Down Key. To raise the volume
Press on the Volume Mute key. To stop sound
Press on the Volume Mute key. To restart sound
Press on the Forward Track key. To skip forward a track
Press on the Reverse Track key. To rewind a track
Verification
Verify that the Play key begins playback.
Verify that the Stop key stops playback.
Verify that the Play key resumes or restarts playback.
Verify that the Volume Up key increases the volume.
Verify that the Volume Down key decreases the volume.
Verify that the Volume Mute key mutes and unmutes the audio.
Verify that the Forward Track key skips forward by a track.
Verify that the Reverse Track key skips backwards by a track.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Email (Thunderbird or Evolution)
Case ID: khk-003
The following only apply if you have the internet hot keys
Press on the E-mail key.
- Your default email should now open.
Verification
- Verify that the email application opens.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Internet (firefox)
Case ID: khk-004
The following only apply if you have the internet hot keys
Press on the Home or WWW key
- This will open your default internet client
Type into the address bar www.ubuntu.com and click on the green arrow in the address bar
Type into the address bar planet.ubuntu.com and click on the green arrow in the address bar
Press the Back key. This should go back to ubuntu home page
Press the Forward key. This should take you back to the planet ubuntu page
Press the Stop key which should stop this page loading
Press the Home key to return you to your home page
Press the Favorites key. This should open the bookmarks side bar.
Verification
- Verify that a web browser is opened.
- Verify that web pages are loaded correctly.
Verify that the Back key goes back one page.
Verify that the Forward key goes forward one page.
Verify that the Stop key stops a page loading.
Verify that the Home key returns the browser to the home page.
Verify that the Favorites key opens the bookmarks sidebar.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Search (tracker)
Case ID: khk-005
Press the Search key
- This should open the tracker desktop search tool
Verification
- Verify that the desktop search tool is opened.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
USB mouse
Connect USB Mouse
Case ID: hmu-001
Using Unity
Click on Ubuntu Logo and search Terminal.
Run lsusb in the terminal. Verify that no USB mouse is listed.
- Connect the USB mouse to the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal. Verify that the USB mouse is now listed.
Using GNOME Classic
Open the Terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
Run lsusb in the terminal. Verify that no USB mouse is listed.
- Connect the USB mouse to the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal. Verify that the USB mouse is now listed.
Verification
Verify that the mouse is detected by lsusb when connected.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Please include your device's model in your feedback.
Test USB Mouse
Case ID: hmu-002
- Move the mouse. Verify that the mouse cursor moves on screen.
Right-click on the desktop. Select Create Document → Create Empty File. Title it test.txt.
Double-click the test.txt file you created. Verify that the double-click is responded to by a text editor opening.
- Close the text editor.
Drag test.txt to the trash can. Verify that dragging works properly.
Verification
- Verify that the mouse controls the cursor onscreen.
- Verify that left- and right-clicking work.
- Verify that dragging works.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Please include your device's model in your feedback.
Disconnect USB Mouse
Case ID: hmu-003
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the USB mouse is listed.
- Disconnect the mouse from the computer.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the USB mouse is no longer listed.
Verification
Verify that the mouse is no longer detected by lsusb when disconnected.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Please include your device's model in your feedback.
Reconnect USB Mouse
Case ID: hmu-004
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that no USB mouse is listed.
- Connect the USB mouse to the computer.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the the USB mouse is now listed.
- Move the mouse and verify that the cursor moves onscreen.
Verification
Verify that the mouse is detected by lsusb when reconnected.
- Verify that the mouse controls the cursor onscreen.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Please include your device's model in your feedback.
PS/2 mouse
Connect PS/2 Mouse
Case ID: hmp-001
- Shut down the computer.
- Connect the PS/2 mouse to the computer.
- Boot the computer.
Verification
- Verify that no mouse error messages are displayed during boot.
Test PS/2 Mouse
Case ID: hmp-002
- Move the mouse. Verify that the mouse cursor moves onscreen.
Right-click on the desktop. Select Create Document -> Create Empty File. Title it test.txt.
Double-click the test.txt file you created. Verify that the double-click is responded to by a text editor opening.
- Close the text editor.
Drag test.txt to the trash can. Verify that dragging works properly.
Verification
- Verify that the mouse controls the cursor onscreen.
- Verify that left- and right-clicking work.
- Verify that dragging works.
Touchpad & Trackpad
Test Touchpad
Case ID: hmo-001
- Move a finger on the touchpad. Verify that the mouse cursor moves onscreen.
Right-click on the desktop using the touchpad buttons. Select Create Document → Create Empty File. Title it test.txt.
Double-click using the touchpad buttons the test.txt file you created. Verify that the double-click is responded to by a text editor opening.
- Close the text editor.
Drag test.txt from the desktop into the Trash icon, on the Unity panel, using the touchpad buttons.
- Verify that dragging works properly.
Tap on the right-bottom corner of the touchpad on the desktop. Verify that the right-click menu appears. Select Create Document → Create Empty File. Title it test2.txt.
Double-tap with one finger on the test2.txt file. Verify that the double-tap is treated as a double-click and that the file is opened in a text editor.
- Type a sample sentence in the text editor. Highlight it.
- Click with the two touchpad buttons. Verify that a middle-click is sent and that the highlighted text is pasted into the document.
- Close the text editor.
Double-tap-drag the test2.txt file to the Trash icon. Verify that dragging works correctly.
Verification
- Verify that the touchpad controls the mouse cursor onscreen.
- Verify that left- and right-clicking work with the touchpad buttons.
- Verify that tapping the touchpad works as a click.
- Verify that dragging works with both the touchpad buttons and by tap-and-drag on the touchpad.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Please include your device's model in your feedback.
Test Trackpad (Mac only)
Case ID: hmt-001
- Move a finger on the trackpad. Verify that the mouse cursor moves onscreen.
Right-click on the desktop using the trackpad buttons. Select Create Document → Create Empty File. Title it test.txt.
Double-click using the trackpad buttons the test.txt file you created. Verify that the double-click is responded to by a text editor opening.
- Close the text editor.
Drag test.txt from the desktop into the Trash icon using the trackpad buttons. Verify that dragging works properly.
Tap with three fingers on the desktop. Verify that the right-click menu appears. Select Create Document -> Create Empty File. Title it test2.txt.
Double-tap with one finger on the test2.txt file. Verify that the double-tap is treated as a double-click and that the file is opened in a text editor.
- Type a sample sentence in the text editor. Highlight it.
- Tap with two fingers. Verify that a middle-click is sent and that the highlighted text is pasted into the document.
- Close the text editor.
Double-tap-drag the test2.txt file into the Trash icon. Verify that dragging works correctly.
Verification
- Verify that the trackpad controls the mouse cursor onscreen.
- Verify that left- and right-clicking work with the trackpad buttons.
- Verify that tapping the trackpad works as a click.
- Verify that dragging works with both the trackpad buttons and by tap-and-drag on the trackpad.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Networking
Test Automatic Connectivity
Case ID: hcn-001
Using Unity
Ensure that Network Manager is running and that no networks are currently connected. (Network Manager icon, in the notification area. (Blank slice of pizza)
Press the Super Windows Key or click on the Ubuntu logo on the Unity panel, and search Terminal , or select (Ctrl+Alt+T)
- Connect the network adapter to a network with a DHCP server. (However you connect to your wired network)
After approximately 30 seconds, run ifconfig in the terminal. Verify that a cabled network device (e.g. '"eth0") is present and has received an IP address. Note the interface name (e.g. "eth0"). (The Network Manager icon should change to 2 solid arrows one pointing up, one down)
In the terminal, run route -n. Note the IP address in the Gateway column. (not "0.0.0.0")
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above.
Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".
Using GNOME Classic
Ensure that Network Manager is running and that no networks are currently connected. (Network Manager icon in the notification area should look like a blank slice of pizza)
Open the Terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
- Connect the network adapter to a network with a DHCP server. (However you connect to your wired network)
After approximately 30 seconds, run ifconfig in the terminal. Verify that a cabled network device is present (e.g. eth0) and has received an IP address. Note the interface name (e.g. eth0). (The slice of pizza should change to 2 arrows, one up, one down)
In the terminal, run route -n. Note the IP address in the Gateway column. (not "0.0.0.0")
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above.
Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug network-manager
Verify Manual Connectivity
Case ID: hcn-003
In the terminal, run sudo ifconfig [interface] [staticIP] where [interface] is the interface name (e.g. eth0) and [staticIP] is a valid unused IP address on the current network. (If you are on a home network try using the previously used IP address, (still listed on the terminal) (Consult your network administrator if you do not know such an address.)
In the terminal, run ifconfig. Verify that the network device is again listed (e.g. eth0) and has the IP address listed([staticIP]) as given above.
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above.
Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".
(In the terminal, run sudo ifconfig [interface] down where [interface] is the interface name above. This releases the static IP address back to the server. Then you will need to run sudo ifconfig [interface] up in order to enable your wired network and allow the server to assign an IP address as needed.)
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug network-manager
Test Automatic Connectivity
Case ID: hwn-001
Using Unity
Ensure that Network Manager is running and that no networks are currently connected. (Network Manager icon, in the notification area. (Blank slice of pizza)
Press the Super Windows Key, or click on the Ubuntu logo on the Unity panel, and search Terminal. or (Ctrl+Alt+T).
- Right-click on the Network Manager icon and ensure that Enable Wireless is checked.
- After approximately 30 seconds, left-click on the Network Manager icon. Verify that one or more wireless networks are visible.
- Select an open network (If one is available, otherwise select your own wireless connection) and left-click it. Verify that the network connection succeeds and that the Network Manager icon now resembles 1/4 of a shooting target. (Refer to your wireless router documentation for help with your wireless connection)
Run ifconfig in the terminal. Verify that a new network interface (e.g. "wlan") is present and has received an IP address. Note the interface name (e.g. "wlan").
In the terminal, run route -n. Note the IP address in the Gateway column. (not "0.0.0.0")
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above.
Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".
Using GNOME Classic
Ensure that Network Manager is running and that no networks are currently connected. (Network Manager icon in the notification area should look like a blank slice of pizza)
Open the Terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
Right-click on the Network Manager icon and ensure that Enable Wireless is checked.
- After approximately 30 seconds, left-click on the Network Manager icon. Verify that one or more wireless networks are visible.
- Select an open network (If one is available, otherwise select your own wireless connection) and left-click it. Verify that the network connection succeeds and that the Network Manager icon (slice of pizza) now resembles 1/4 of a shooting target. (Refer to your router documentation for help with your wireless connection)
Run ifconfig in the terminal. Verify that a new network interface is present (e.g. wlan) and has received an IP address. Note the interface name (e.g. wlan).
In the terminal, run route -n. Note the IP address in the Gateway column. (not "0.0.0.0")
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above.
Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug network-manager
Verify Manual Connectivity
Case ID: hwn-003
In the terminal, run sudo ifconfig [interface] [staticIP] where [interface] is the interface name (e.g. wlan) and [staticIP] is a valid unused IP address on the current network. (If you are on a home network try using the previously used IP address, (still listed on the terminal) (Consult your network administrator if you do not know such an address.)
In the terminal, run ifconfig. Verify that the network device is again listed (e.g. wlan) and has the IP ([staticIP]) address listed as given above.
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above.
Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".
(In the terminal, run sudo ifconfig [interface] down where [interface] is the interface name, above. This releases the static IP address back to the server. Then you will need to run sudo ifconfig [interface] up in order to enable your wireless network and allow the server to assign an IP address as needed.)
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug network-manager
Audio
Test Audio Speakers
Case ID: hsi-001
Using Unity
Ensure that the sound volume is turned to a reasonable level and that the sound is not muted by clicking on the Volume Control applet (the speaker icon in the notification area) and setting the volume.
On the Unity panel, select Home Folder.
Open the Examples folder. Open the Ubuntu_Free_Culture_Showcase folder.
Select either of the .ogg files. A media player will open.
- Verify that sound is played through the speakers without noises or distortions.
Adjust the volume with the Volume Control applet. Verify that the audio volume changes.
Right-click the Volume Control applet and check Mute. Verify that the audio is muted.
Right-click the Volume Control applet and uncheck Mute. Verify that the audio resumes.
Using GNOME Classic
Ensure that the sound volume is turned to a reasonable level and that the sound is not muted by clicking on the Volume Control applet (the speaker icon in the notification area) and setting the volume.
Open the Home Folder in the file manager (Places -> Home Folder).
Open the Examples folder. Open the Ubuntu_Free_Culture_Showcase folder.
Select either of the .ogg files. A media player will open.
- Verify that sound is played through the speakers without noises or distortions.
Adjust the volume with the Volume Control applet. Verify that the audio volume changes.
Left-click the Volume Control applet and check Mute. Verify that the audio is muted.
Left-click the Volume Control applet and uncheck Mute. Verify that the audio resumes.
Verification
- Verify that sound is played through the speakers.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Audio Headphones
Case ID: hhi-001
Using Unity
1. Ensure that the sound volume is turned to a reasonable level and that the sound is not muted by clicking on the Volume Control applet (the speaker icon in the notification area) and setting the volume.
Select home folder on the unity panel.
Open the Examples folder, Open the Ubuntu_Free_Culture_Showcase folder.
Select either of the .ogg files. A media player will open.
- Verify that sound is played through the headphones without noises or distortions.
Adjust the volume with the Volume Control applet. Verify that the audio volume changes.
Right-click the Volume Control icon and check Mute. Verify that the audio is muted.
Right-click the Volume Control icon and uncheck Mute. Verify that the audio resumes.
Using GNOME Classic
1. Ensure that the sound volume is turned to a reasonable level and that the sound is not muted by clicking on the Volume Control applet (the speaker icon in the notification area) and setting the volume.
Open the Home Folder in the file manager (Places -> Home Folder).
Open Examples folder.
Select either of the .ogg files. Banshee media player will open.
- Verify that sound is played through the headphones without noises or distortions.
Adjust the volume with the Volume Control applet. Verify that the audio volume changes.
Right-click the Volume Control icon and check Mute. Verify that the audio is muted.
Right-click the Volume Control icon and uncheck Mute. Verify that the audio resumes.
Verification
- Verify that sound is played through the headphones.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Recording Internal Microphone
Case ID: hmi-001
Using Unity
- Verify that no external microphones are connected to the computer.
Right click on the Volume Control icon on the right side of the top panel
Open Sound Preferences or Sound Setting.
Go to the Input tab and ensure that the Input volume of the microphone is set to an appropriate level and is not muted.
Press the Super Windows Key or click on the Ubuntu logo on the unity panel, and search Sound Recorder.
Click the Record button (the red circle).
- Talk briefly into the microphone.
Click the Stop button (the gray square).
Click the Play button (the right-facing triangle). Verify that your voice is played back and that no words have been dropped.
Using GNOME Classic
- Verify that no external microphones are connected to the computer.
Open Sound Preferences (System -> Preferences -> Sound).
Go to the Input tab and ensure that the Input volume of the microphone is set to an appropriate level and is not muted.
Now open Sound Recorder (Applications -> Sound & Video -> Sound Recorder).
Click the Record button (the red circle).
- Talk briefly into the microphone.
Click the Stop button (the gray square).
Click the Play button (the right-facing triangle). Verify that your voice is played back and that no words have been dropped.
Verification
- Verify that sound is recorded through the microphone.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Recording External Microphone
Case ID: hme-002
Using Unity
- Connect the microphone to the computer. (If you don't have a microphone a set of headphones will work.)
Right click on the Volume Control icon on the right side of the top panel
Open Sound Preferences or Sound Setting.
Go to the Input tab and ensure that the Input volume of the microphone is set to an appropriate level and is not muted.
Press the Super Windows key, or click the Ubuntu logo in the upper left hand unity panel and search Sound Recorder.
Click the Record button (the red circle).
- Talk briefly into the microphone.
Click the Stop button (the gray square).
Click the Play button (the right-facing triangle). Verify that your voice is played back and that no words have been dropped. (Remember to reset your microphone volume to prevent feedback on the internal microphone.)
Using GNOME Classic
- Connect the microphone to the computer. (If you don't have a microphone a set of headphones will work.)
Open Sound Preferences (System -> Preferences -> Sound Preferences).
- Go to the Input tab and ensure that the Input volume of the microphone is set to an appropriate level and is not muted.
Now open Sound Recorder (Applications -> Sound & Video -> Sound Recorder).
- Click the Record button (the red circle).
- Talk briefly into the microphone.
- Click the Stop button (the gray square).
- Click the Play button (the right-facing triangle). Verify that your voice is played back and that no words have been dropped. (Remember to reset your microphone volume to prevent feedback on the internal microphone.)
Verification
- Verify that sound is recorded through the microphone.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Video
Verify Screen Functionality
Case ID: his-001
Using Unity
- Boot the computer. Verify that the Ubuntu login screen is displayed.
- Log into the computer. Verify that the desktop wallpaper and panels are displayed.
Click on Ubuntu Logo and search Monitor or Display.
Change the screen resolution by selecting a different resolution from the Resolution dropdown.
- Press 'Apply'. Verify that the new resolution is set correctly and that the screen is still visible.
Using GNOME Classic
- Boot the computer. Verify that the Ubuntu login screen is displayed.
- Log into the computer. Verify that the desktop wallpaper and panels are displayed.
Open Monitor (System → Administration → Monitor).
Change the screen resolution by selecting a different resolution from the Resolution dropdown.
- Press 'Apply'. Verify that the new resolution is set correctly and that the screen is still visible.
Verification
- Verify that the display is functioning correctly.
- Verify that the resolution can be changed.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
USB
USB Boot Test
Case ID: bfu-001
Insert your installable USB drive into the USB slot
Press the key that enables you to select media to boot from
If this is not available you may need to go into your bios to do this Select to boot from your USB drive and press Enter
Follow the example HERE and ensure the system boots correctly
Verification
- Verify that the computer boots correctly from the USB device.
Connect Scanner
Case ID: hsu-001
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal)
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no scanner is currently listed.
- Plug in USB cable between computer and scanner.
- Power on scanner.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the scanner is detected.
Verification
Scanner is detected by lsusb.
Test Scanning
Case ID: hsu-002
Run xsane (Applications -> Graphics -> XSane Image scanning program).
- Verify that the scanner is detected (i.e. the message "No devices detected" is not displayed)
- Place a document in the scanner in the proper orientation.
- Click "Scan".
- Verify that an image of the scanned document is present in the XSane preview window.
Verification
- Document is scanned.
- Document image resembles original document.
Disconnect Scanner
Case ID: hsu-003
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the scanner is listed.
- Unplug the USB cable from the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the scanner is no longer listed.
Verification
Scanner is no longer detected by lsusb.
Reconnect Scanner (verify redetection)
Case ID: hsu-004
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no scanner is currently listed.
- Plug in USB cable between computer and scanner.
- Power on scanner.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the scanner is detected.
- Unplug the USB cable and power off the scanner.
Verification
Scanner is detected by lsusb after being connected.
Connect Printer
Case ID: hpu-001
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal)
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no printer is currently listed.
- Plug in USB cable between computer and printer.
- Power on printer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the printer is detected.
Verification
Printer is detected by lsusb.
Print a Test Page
Case ID: hpu-002
Run system-config-printer (System -> Administration -> Printing).
- Verify that the printer is shown.
Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties.
Click the Print Test Page button.
- Verify that a test page is printed and is legible.
Verification
Printer is shown in system-config-printer.
- Test page prints correctly.
Disconnect Printer
Case ID: hpu-003
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the printer is listed.
- Unplug the USB cable.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the printer is no longer listed.
Verification
Printer is not listed by lsusb after being disconnected.
Reconnect Printer (verify redetection)
Case ID: hpu-004
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the printer is not listed.
- Plug in USB cable between computer and printer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the printer is listed.
- Unplug and power off the printer.
Verification
Printer is detected by lsusb after being reconnected.
Connect Card Reader
Case ID: hum-001
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal)
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no card reader is currently listed.
- Plug card reader into the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the card reader is now listed.
Verification
Card reader is listed by lsusb after being connected.
Test Card Reader
Case ID: hum-002
- Verify that no removable media icons are present on the desktop.
- Insert a media card into the reader.
- Verify that an icon appears on the desktop for the card.
- Double-click the card icon.
- Verify that a window opens showing the contents of the card (if any).
Right-click within the window and select Create Document -> Create Empty File. Call the file test.txt.
Verify that test.txt is created.
Drag test.txt to the trash can.
Verify that test.txt is removed from the card.
Close the card window. Right-click on the card icon and select Unmount Volume.
- Verify that the icon disappears from the desktop.
- Repeat for every type of media supported (e.g. CF, SD, MMC, etc.).
Verification
- Card is detected and appears on the desktop.
- A file can be created and deleted on the card.
- The card can be unmounted and disappears from the desktop.
Disconnect Card Reader
Case ID: hum-003
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify the card reader is listed.
- Disconnect the card reader from the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the card reader is no longer listed.
Verification
Card reader is no longer detected by lsusb after being disconnected.
Reconnect Card Reader and Verify Remounting
Case ID: hum-004
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no card reader is currently listed.
- Verify that no removable media icons are present on the desktop.
- Connect the card reader to the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the card reader is listed.
- Insert a media card into the reader.
- Verify that an icon appears on the desktop for the card.
Right-click on the card icon and select Unmount Volume.
- Verify that the icon disappears from the desktop. 1. Disconnect the card reader from the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the card reader is no longer listed.
Verification
- Card is detected and appears on the desktop.
- The card can be unmounted and disappears from the desktop.
Connect Webcam
Case ID: huw-001
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no webcams are listed.
- Connect the webcam to the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the webcam is listed.
Verification
Verify that the webcam is detected by lsusb after being connected.
Test Picture
Case ID: huw-002
Install cheese, this can be done by going to Synaptic Package Manager (System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager). Search for cheese in the search bar, then right-click on Mark for installation.
Run cheese (Applications -> Sound & Video -> Cheese).
- Verify that the camera image is displayed properly.
- Take a picture and verify by opening it (right-click/open on thumbnail).
Close cheese.
Verification
- Verify that the camera image is displayed properly.
Disconnect Webcam
Case ID: huw-003
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the webcam is listed.
- Disconnect the webcam.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the webcam is no longer listed.
Verification
Verify that the webcam is no longer listed by lsusb after being disconnected.
Reconnect and Verify Functionality
Case ID: huw-004
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that no webcam is listed.
- Connect the webcam to the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the webcam is listed.
Run cheese (Applications -> Sound & Video -> Cheese).
- Verify that the camera image is displayed properly.
Close cheese.
- Disconnect the webcam.
Run lsusb in the terminal and verify that the webcam is no longer listed.
Verification
Verify that the webcam is again listed by lsusb after being reconnected.
- Verify that the webcam image is displayed properly.
Verify that the webcam is no longer listed by lsusb after being disconnected.
Connect Microphone
Case ID: hmu-001
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that no USB microphones are listed.
- Connect the microphone to the computer.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the microphone is now listed.
Verification
Verify that the microphone is detected by lsusb after being connected.
Test Recording
Case ID: hmu-002
Open Sound Preferences (System -> Preferences -> Sound Preferences).
Go to the Input tab and ensure that the Input volume of the microphone is set to an appropriate level and is not muted.
Now open Sound Recorder (Applications -> Sound & Video -> Sound Recorder).
Click the Record button (the red circle).
- Talk briefly into the microphone.
Click the Stop button (the gray square).
Click the Play button (the right-facing triangle). Verify that your voice is played back and that no words have been dropped.
Verification
- Verify that sound is recorded through the microphone.
Disconnect Microphone
Case ID: hmu-003
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the USB microphone is listed.
- Disconnect the microphone.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the microphone is no longer listed.
Verification
Verify that the microphone is no longer detected by lsusb after being disconnected.
Reconnect Microphone
Case ID: hmu-004
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that no USB microphone is listed.
- Connect the USB microphone to the computer.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the microphone is now listed.
In the Sound Recorder window, click the Record button. Speak briefly into the microphone. Click the Stop button when finished speaking.
Click the Play button. Verify that your voice is played back and that no words have been dropped.
Verification
Verify that the microphone is detected by lsusb after being reconnected.
- Verify that sound is recorded through the microphone.
Connect Headphones
Case ID: hhu-001
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
Run lsusb in the terminal. Verify that no USB headphones are listed.
- Connect the USB headphones to the computer.
Run lsusb in the terminal. Verify that the USB headphones are now listed.
Verification
Verify that the headphones are detected by lsusb after being connected.
Test Audio
Case ID: hhu-002
Ensure that the sound volume is turned to a reasonable level and that the sound is not muted by clicking on the Volume Control applet (the speaker icon in the notification area) and setting the volume.
Open the Home Folder in the file manager (Places -> Home Folder).
Double-click the Examples icon.
Double-click the icon labeled fables_01_01_aesop.spx. A media player will open.
- Verify that sound is played through the headphones.
Adjust the volume with the Volume Control applet. Verify that the audio volume changes.
Right-click the Volume Control applet and check Mute. Verify that the audio is muted.
Right-click the Volume Control applet and uncheck Mute. Verify that the audio resumes.
Verification
- Verify that sound is played through the headphones.
- Verify that the volume control works correctly.
Disconnect Headphones
Case ID: hhu-003
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the USB headphones are listed.
- Disconnect the headphones from the computer.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the USB headphones are no longer listed.
In the media player, press the Play button (the single right-facing triangle). Verify that sound is played through the built-in speakers (if any).
Verification
Verify that the headphones are no longer detected by lsusb after being disconnected.
Reinsert The Headphones
Case ID: hhu-004
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that no USB headphones are listed.
- Connect the USB headphones to the computer.
In the terminal, run lsusb. Verify that the the USB headphones are now listed.
In the media player, press the Play button. Verify that audio is played through the USB headphones.
Verification
Verify that the headphones are detected by lsusb after being reconnected.
- Verify that sound is played through the headphones.
Test Port Connectivity
Case ID: hiu-001
- Connect a USB mouse to the first USB port on the computer.
- Verify that moving the USB mouse controls the pointer on-screen.
- Disconnect the USB mouse from the computer.
- Repeat for every USB port on the computer.
Verification
- Verify that the mouse controls the cursor correctly.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Port Recognition
Case ID: hiu-002
- Connect a usb based music player to a usb port
Check that the suggestion box says Open Banshee Music Player
Click on Ok
- Ensure the the music files are listed under the device name in Banshee.
Verification
- Verify that the music player is detected.
- Verify that the files it contains are displayed within Banshee.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
Test Port Recognition 2
Case ID: hiu-003
- Connect a usb pen drive to the device
- A nautilus (file browser) window should open with the device name as a title
- Move files back and forth
- Unmount and remove the drive
- Insert the drive again and ensure that the files are on the drive and not corrupted
Verification
- Verify that the the device icon is displayed automatically.
- Verify that files can be copied back and forth.
- Verify that the drive can be unmounted and the icon disappears.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux
FireWire
Test Firewire Connectivity
Case ID: hif-001
- Connect a Firewire external hard drive to the first Firewire port on the computer.
- Verify that the drive is automatically mounted and an icon appears on the desktop.
Right-click the drive icon and select Unmount Volume.
- Disconnect the Firewire external hard drive from the computer.
- Repeat for each Firewire port on the computer.
Verification
- Verify that the drive icon appears on the desktop.
- Verify that the drive icon disappears when unmounted.
Reporting bugs
To file a bug, open a terminal and run ubuntu-bug linux