4 Part A: Introduction MB8100-00-00-806 © TEL 2003Operation ModesA base station can operate in three different modes. Some functions are disableduntil you shift the base station into the required mode.Q Run mode is used for normal operation.Q Standby mode is required if you want to program the base station or carryout diagnostic tests on it. Standby mode puts the base station out of service.However it will still transmit if you push the Carrier button on the controlpanel, use a microphone, or carry out a transmission test.Q Download mode is required if you want to update the base station’sfirmware.Appropriate messages alert you to the need to change mode so that you do notinadvertently leave the base station out of service when you end a Service Kitsession.The Mode icon on the toolbar displays the current mode of the base station youare logged in to.It is in the form of a traffic light:Q Green indicates Run modeQ Orange indicates Standby modeQ Red indicates Download modeClick on it to change mode.The status bar also displays the current mode.
