# Lights Test

The lights test is used to test the function of message-waiting indicators (usually lights). Depending on the programming of the mailbox being tested, the lights test can also activate pagers and provide stutter dial tone.

## To Perform a Lights Test

1. From the Main menu, select (S) System Maintenance, (O)Additional Options, and then (L) Lights Test.

2. At the Mailbox to light (1 - 99999999999) prompt, enter the number of the mailbox associated with the light to be tested OR enter a range of mailboxes to test; separate the first and last mailbox numbers in the series with a hyphen (for example, 100-399).

3. At the Light off/on/existing value (0/1/2) prompt, enter one of the following:

   - Enter 0 (zero) to turn the message waiting indicator(s) OFF

   - Enter 1 to turn the indicator(s) ON

   - Enter 2 to update the indicator(s) to the current correct state(s).

   Note: The "correct state" is ON if there is at least one unplayed message in the mailbox, and OFF if no unplayed messages reside in the mailbox.

4. At the Message waiting type (0 or <CR> for all) prompt, press Enter to test any message waiting type(s) associated with the test mailbox(es) OR enter a number (from 2 through 28) to test a specific message waiting indicator.

5. Check the state of the indicator(s) for proper functioning. To return the indicators to their correct states, repeat Steps 2 through 4 using the same mailbox number(s) and enter 2 at Step 3.

   Note: Pagers must be set to OFF before they can be reactivated a second time.

6. At the Mailbox to Light (1 - 99999999999) prompt, press Enter to return to the Additional Options Menu.

Parent topic: Procedures (Text Console)