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Line Status IndicatorsThere are 12 status indicators; each one corresponds to a specific outside line or 
programmable/intercom/drop button. (The function of these status indicators varies, 
depending on the communications system you are using—see the Button Mapping 
topic for the appropriate communications system switch in Chapter 6, “MDW 
9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone Compatibility.”) The status indicators show either a 
truncated triangle or a rectangle, signifying the following activity:
For PARTNER Systems:
A rectangle (        ) is the equivalent of a red LED on a wired system phone.
A truncated triangle (       ) is the equivalent of a green LED on a wired system phone.
For all other Systems:
A rectangle (        ) is the equivalent of a green LED on a wired system phone.
A truncated triangle (        ) is the equivalent of a red LED on a wired system phone.
Range IndicatorsFor maximum range and voice quality, always fully extend the antenna before placing 
or answering a call. The antenna must be either fully retracted (for short range) 
or fully extended (for maximum range) to use the Pocket Phone.
The handset provides an audible and a visual signal to alert you when the handset is 
near the end of the range of the radio module. Depending on how far away the 
handset is from the radio module, the signals function as follows:
•The handset emits two beeps and flashes the RANGE indicator continuously.
Out of optimal range. You have walked into an area that is near the end of the 
operating range of the radio module. You can continue your conversation or 
initiate a call, but you are likely to experience a degradation in voice quality.
•The handset emits five sets of beeps and displays the RANGE indicator.
Loss of communication link. You have walked into an area that is out of the 
operating range of the radio module. You must bring the handset within range of 
the radio module within several seconds or the handset will turn off. If the handset 
turns off, it appears that your call was disconnected; however, it was only placed 
on Hold. To talk with your party, move back toward the radio module, press 
O, then proceed as you would for any call placed on Hold.
•When you try to make a call, the handset emits two beeps and flashes the 
RANGE indicator twice; then the handset automatically turns off.
Cannot establish communication link. You are completely out of range of the 
radio module. To make the call, move back towards the radio module and try 
again.
Refer to Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for additional information about out-of-
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Low Battery IndicatorThe standard battery pack has approximately three hours of continuous talk time after 
being fully charged. The optional extended battery pack has approximately eight 
hours of continuous talk time after being fully charged.
When the handset is On and the battery power is low, the handset will emit two beeps 
and the Battery icon in the handset display will flash. When this occurs, you have 
five minutes or less of talk time left. At this point, you can either:
•Complete your call, turn the handset off, and recharge the battery pack, or
•If you have a charged spare battery pack, place your call on Hold and replace the 
handset battery pack with the spare battery pack. Wait 6 to 10 seconds, then turn 
the handset on and proceed as you would for any call placed on Hold.
Note:When the battery power is low, the two beeps will sound each time either 
O button is pressed until either the battery is drained or you replace 
the battery. If you continue talking, the handset will turn off when the 
battery pack is drained. Your call will be placed on Hold automatically so 
that you can swap battery packs or pick up the call on another telephone.
Volume Control
To increase or decrease the volume of the handset alerter or the receiver (earpiece):
•Alerter: Press the “+” or the “-” button while the MDW 9031/9031DCP is awake 
but turned off. If the display is dark (the phone is in “sleep” mode), press     to 
wake it up, then press the “+” or the “-” button.
•Receiver: Press the “+” or the “-” button while the MDW 9031/9031DCP is 
turned on.
Carrying Your Pocket Phone
The MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone has a loop in the upper corner to accommodate the included lanyard. 
You can attach the lanyard, as illustrated above, and slip the lanyard over your wrist to guard against dropping 
the phone. A leather carrying case is also available separately (see “Ordering Replacement and Optional Parts” in 
Chapter 4).
Each battery pack (standard or extended) also comes with its own detachable clip that you can attach to the back 
of the battery pack, enabling you to attach the phone to your belt or purse strap. Be sure to use the clip that 
matches the battery pack; they are not interchangeable. 
You have either a metal or a plastic carrying clip. Follow the appropriate procedure on the next page to attach the 
clip to the battery pack.
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Attaching the Metal 
Carrying ClipsTo attach the metal carrying clip to the battery pack, do the following:
1  Remove the battery pack from the handset, as described in “Inserting and 
Removing the Handsets Battery Pack” in Chapter 2.
2  Place the two metal tabs on the clip into the slots on the battery pack, with the 
“hooks” toward the bottom of the battery pack.
3  Slide the clip toward the bottom of the battery pack to engage the hooks.
4  Reinsert the battery pack in the handset, as described in “Inserting and Removing 
the Handset’s Battery Pack” in Chapter 2.
Attaching the Plastic 
ClipsTo attach the plastic clips to the battery pack, do the following:
1  Remove the battery pack from the handset, as described in “Inserting and 
Removing the Handsets Battery Pack” in Chapter 2.
2  Hold the battery pack so that the back of the battery pack is facing you.
3  Hold the carrying clip so that it looks like the letter “ T.”
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4  Latch the right edge of the clip into the corresponding groove on the inner side of 
the battery pack.
5  Push the left edge of the belt clip and snap it into the corresponding groove on the 
inner side of the battery pack.
6  Reinsert the battery pack in the handset, as described in “Inserting and Removing 
the Handset’s Battery Pack” in Chapter 2.
Antenna
The MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone comes with a user-replaceable, flexible, retractable antenna. For 
maximum range and voice quality, always fully extend the antenna before placing or answering a call. You can 
receive a call (if you are within range of the radio module) without extending the antenna, but you may get a 
RANGE indication. The antenna must be fully extended for optimal performance.
Changing the Handset Settings
You can use Local Mode to change the handset settings for these functions:
•Communications system button mapping
•Vibr ato r
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•Line Preselection
•Backlighting
•Alerter
Local Mode also gives you access to Local Test Mode (which enables you to test the alerter, vibrator, and 
display) and Wireless Test Mode (which enables you to test sound clarity, signal strength, and voice quality). 
While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still receive notification of incoming calls.
To access Local Mode, use the following procedure:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
2  Press and hold the Select button (  ) for three seconds.
3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings. For 
example, the following display indicates that the handset:
~Is using button mapping for a PARTNER switch.
~Has the vibrator and Line Preselection enabled.
~Has the alerter disabled.
4  To exit Local Mode, press O.
Changing the 
Communications 
System Button 
Mapping SettingIf the MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone is set to use the wrong communications 
system, an error message saying CHANGE BUTTN MAP shows on the top line of 
the handset display each time the O button is pressed. If you see this message, use 
the procedure described in “Changing the Communications System Setting” in 
Chapter 2 to specify the correct communications system setting.
Enabling or Disabling 
the VibratorThe vibrator vibrates to alert you to an incoming call in situations where you do not 
want to disturb others with an audible ring. You can enable or disable the vibrator 
using the following procedure:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
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3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating 
that you are now in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 
9031/9031DCP can still receive notification of incoming calls.)
If the vibrator is enabled, the VIBR icon appears in the display. For example:
If the vibrator is disabled, no icon appears.
4  Press “V” (8) on the dialpad to enable or disable the vibrator.
5  Press O to exit Local Mode.
Note:Both the alerter and the vibrator can be disabled at the same time. In this 
case the only notification you have of an incoming call is that a line status 
indicator (a truncated triangle or a rectangle, depending on your 
communications system) flashes in the display.
Enabling or Disabling 
Line PreselectionLine Preselection lets you choose the line or button you want to use before turning the 
handset on. For example, suppose your phone is ringing but you want to pick up a call 
that is holding on another line instead of the ringing call. In normal operation, the 
communications system automatically connects you to the ringing line as soon as you 
turn on the handset. With Line Preselection enabled, you can select the line you want 
to connect to before turning on the handset.
Notes:Enabling Line Preselection lets the user retrieve both lines of display by 
pressing the Column button programmed for SCROLL, without turning 
the handset “on.”
Under certain conditions, the communications system tries to turn on a 
speaker; for example, if you use Line Preselection to select a button 
programmed for speed-dialing. Since the MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket 
Phone has no speaker, the system causes the ON icon in the handset 
display to flutter, and the handset emits a continuous double beep. You 
must press O to complete the connection.
When Line Preselection is enabled, you do not have to use it; however 
you cannot use it unless it is enabled.
To enable Line Preselection, use the following procedure:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
2  Press and hold the Select button (  ) for three seconds.
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3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating 
you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still 
receive notification of incoming calls.)
If Line Preselection is enabled, PSEL appears on the top line of the display. For 
example:
If Line Preselection is disabled, no icon appears.
4  Press and hold “P” (7) for three seconds.
The handset display shows PRESELECTION:ON if Line Preselection is 
enabled or PRESELECTION:OFF if Line Preselection is disabled. For 
example:
5  To toggle between ON and OFF to enable or disable Line Preselection, press .
6  To exit Local Mode, press O.
Enabling or Disabling 
BacklightingBacklighting for the display is factory set to ON for the MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket 
Phone. To toggle the Backlighting features OFF (and ON), use the following 
procedure:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
2  Press and hold the Select button (  ) for three seconds.
3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating 
you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still 
receive notification of incoming calls.)
 a  Press “L” (5) for “Lighting.” The Backlighting toggles ON or OFF each time 
you press the 5.
 b  After setting the correct Backlighting state, press O for normal Pocket 
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Enabling or Disabling 
the AlerterThe alerter is an audible signal to notify you of an incoming call. If a call comes in 
while the phone is idle, the handset rings. If you are already on a call, the handset 
chirps softly. You can adjust the volume of the alerter by pressing the “+” button or 
the “-” button on the side of the handset when the phone is turned off. You can enable 
or disable the alerter using the following procedure:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
2  Press and hold the Select button (  ) for three seconds.
3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating 
you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still 
receive notification of incoming calls.)
If the alerter is disabled, the No Ring icon (a bell with a line through it) appears in 
the second line of the display. For example:
If the alerter is enabled, the icon is not displayed. For example:
4  Press “A” (2) on the dialpad to enable or disable the alerter.
5  Press O to exit Local Mode.
Note:Both the alerter and the vibrator can be disabled at the same time. In this 
case the only notification you have of an incoming call is that a line status 
indicator (a truncated triangle or a rectangle, depending on your 
communications system) flashes in the display.
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Test Modes
You can use Local Test Mode and Wireless Test Mode to verify that your handset is working properly and that 
the MDW 9031/9031DCP System is performing optimally.
Using Local Test Mode
You can use Local Test Mode to activate the audio warning signal, the vibrator, and all visual indicators on the 
handset display, enabling you to test the following:
•Does the audio warning signal work?
•Does the vibrator vibrate?
•Is the display operational?
•Are the visuals bright and clear?
Note:While in Local Test Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP cannot make or 
receive calls.
To use Local Test Mode:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
2  Press and hold the Select button (  ) for three seconds.
3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating 
you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still 
receive notification of incoming calls.)
4  Press # to enter Local Test Mode.
The handset emits two beeps, the vibrator vibrates, and all indicators on the 
display appear (including the rectangles and truncated triangles), as shown below.
If the beeps do not sound, the vibrator does not vibrate, or the indicators do not 
appear, repeat Steps 1–4. If you still have problems, call for customer support as 
described on the inside front cover of this book.
5  To exit both Local Test Mode and Local Mode, press O once.
Note:You must exit Local Test Mode to reinstate proper call handling.
Local Test Mode
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Using Wireless Test Mode
You can determine sound clarity, signal strength, and voice quality using Wireless Test Mode.
You should use Wireless Test Mode to help you locate the best place to install the radio module(s) to optimize the 
performance of your MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone. Repeat the tests several times, with the radio module 
positioned in a different location each time.
By performing the tests as you walk around the area in which the handset will be used, you can determine the 
handset’s range and the voice quality throughout the area of coverage. To perform the tests, all you need is an 
electrical outlet for the radio module and a charged battery pack in the handset. You can perform the tests 
multiple times and in any order; and you can exit at any time by pressing O.
Note:Ignore anything that displays if you press 4 while in Wireless Test Mode. 
These displays are for Lucent Technologies technicians’ use only.
To use Wireless Test Mode:
1  Make sure the handset is turned off.
2  Press and hold the Select button (  ) for three seconds.
3  While still holding , press O.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating 
you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still 
receive notification of incoming calls.)
4  Press “W” (9) to enter Wireless Test Mode.
WIRELESS TEST appears on the top line of the handset display.
The handset beeps twice and, if the vibrator is enabled, it vibrates; then you hear a 
simulated dial tone. This dial tone continues until you exit Wireless Test Mode. 
While in this mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP cannot make or receive calls.
5  To identify the matching radio module for this handset, press 3.
The display indicates in which slot in the individual carrier (SLOT: n) the 
matching radio module is located, using a number ( n) from 1 to 6. A stand-alone 
radio module is shown as 0. For example, the display below shows a radio 
module in slot 4:
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