Installing language packages and switch connection software

Installing additional language software

The language packages, also called announcement sets, allow remote machine subscribers to hear system announcements in other languages. The system is shipped from the factory with US English installed.

To install or update additional languages:

Insert the Languages CD-ROM in the CD drive.

Start at the Administration menu, and select Utilities > Software Management > Software Installation.

Click CD.

Note: The system displays a warning if you have not backed up your system. Click Cancel to return to the Utilities menu and perform a backup, or click Continue this operation without current system backup to proceed without a backup.

The system displays a list of packages available on the CD or any newer versions available for any of the languages installed on the system.

Select the language packages you want to install and then click Install selected packages.
The system displays a list of packages to be installed.

When the system displays the list of packages to be installed, review the list and then click Proceed with installation.
The system begins the installation and displays installation status messages. The installation is complete when the pointer changes from a wristwatch to an X.

When the pointer changes from a wristwatch to an X, press PageDown and verify that the software was installed successfully.

Remove the CD from the CD drive.

Click Return to main Software Management menu.

Click Return to Main to return to the Administration menu.

If the system is to be moved or shipped, shut down and power off the system. If system data is to be administered, continue with Install switch connection software.

Note: There is a possible issue that might be experienced by subscribers on Modular Messaging Release 2 systems using Latin American Spanish. See General Troubleshooting.

Installing switch connection software

Note: You can only have one switch connection software package installed on the system at one time. If one package is already installed and you want to install a different package, you must remove the first package before installing the second package.

To install switch connection software:

Start at the Administration menu, and select Utilities > Software Management > Software Installation.

Switch connection software is included on the Message Networking software CD. Obtain the CD, then follow the on-screen instructions to insert the CD.

Click CD (or another installation media if applicable).

The system warns you that system data should be backed up. If necessary, perform a system backup. If the system is new, no data needs to be backed up.

The system displays a list of packages available on the CD, including the two switch integration packages: SWINSet and LANSet.

Select the switch integration package you want to install.

Press PageDown to see the bottom of the page, and click Install selected packages.
The system displays a list of packages to be installed.

Review the list, then click Proceed with installation.
The system begins the installation and displays installation status messages. The installation is complete when the pointer changes from a wristwatch to an arrow.

After the software is installed, press PageDown to see the bottom of the status page.

If the software was installed successfully, remove the CD from the CD drive.

Click Restart the System.
The system begins the restart. During the restart, login prompts display. Do not log in at these prompts as the system is not ready.

When the system displays the message "ICHG Module Started," press Enter and then log in to the system.

If you are restoring an existing system, go to Performing a restore.