2.1 Introduction24 PC Programming Manual2.1 Introduction2.1.1 Starting Maintenance Console and Software ModesEvery time Maintenance Console is started, a dialog box will appear. From here, you can enter anyof the 3 available software modes.• Initial modeInitial mode describes the state when Maintenance Console is not connected to the PBX,and no data files are open. In Initial mode, most options of Maintenance Console areunavailable. For details, see 2.1.2 Access Levels.• Batch modeBatch mode allows you to create new system data files, and make modifications to systemdata files stored on your PC, without being connected to the PBX. When you connect to thePBX, the modified data will be uploaded at one time.• Interactive modeInteractive mode allows you to directly modify the system data and settings stored in thePBX's memory from a PC that is connected to the PBX. This mode displays the system datathat is currently being used by the PBX, rather than the system data stored on the SDmemory card. Data can be modified and results displayed in real time.To start Maintenance Console in Initial mode1. Enter the relevant programmer code.2. Click OK.Maintenance Console will start.To start Maintenance Console in Batch mode1. Enter the relevant programmer code.2. Click OK.Maintenance Console will start.3. Select an option from the File menu.• Select New to create a new system data file.• Select Open to open an existing system data file.To start Maintenance Console in Interactive mode1. Enter the relevant programmer code.2. Select the Connect to PBX check box.Connection options will be displayed.• Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile. This option is onlyavailable when one or more profiles have been previously stored.a. Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.The Setup button will become unavailable.b. If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to beentered.• Select the method of connecting to the PBX if you do not want to use a stored profile.
