VTech AM18247 User Manual

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Menu settings
Use this menu to change the deskset settings.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode (when the deskset is not in use) to
enter the main menu.
2. Press or to scroll to the feature to be changed. The > symbol indicates
the selected menu item.
3. Press MENU/SELECT or /SKIP to select the menu item.
4. Press CANCEL to exit setup without making changes.
NOTE: Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, exit the menu display, or return to idle mode.
Ringer volume
Use this feature to set the ringer volume to one of six levels or turn the ringer off.
When the ringer is off, the icon appears on the deskset screen. The deskset
stores the volume setting for all lines.
1. When the deskset is idle, press MENU/SELECT.
2. Press or to scroll to Ringer setting, then press MENU/SELECT or /SKIP.
3. Press MENU/SELECT again or press /SKIP to select Ringer volume.
4. Press , , or +/VOL/- on the deskset to adjust the ringer volume.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save the setting and return to the previous menu. To
exit without making changes, press CANCEL or /REPEAT.
-OR-
When the deskset is idle, press +/VOL/- to adjust the ringer volume, then press
MENU/SELECT to save.
NOTES:
• The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls. If the deskset ringer
volume is set to off, it is silenced for all incoming calls, including intercom call.
• While you are using the answering system setup or private mailbox menu of the deskset and
there is an incoming call, the deskset does not ring.
Telephone settings
Deskset setup

VTech AM18247 Specifications

General

Brand	VTech
Model	AM18247
Category	Telephone
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Installation and Setup

Guide to installing the deskset, including backup battery, mounting, and registration.

Deskset Overview and Features

Explanation of deskset buttons, display, icons, alerts, and basic operations.

Telephone Settings

Deskset Configuration

Customizing settings for ringer, contrast, language, privacy, and name.

Ringer and Do Not Disturb

Adjusting ringer volume, tone, and activating the Do Not Disturb function.

Telephone Operation

Basic Call Handling

Procedures for making, ending, and answering calls using handset, speaker, or headset.

Call Management Features

Explains call waiting, hold, mute, privacy, switching lines, and transfer.

Advanced Operations

Details on conference calls, intercom, paging, speed dial, and directory.

Answering System

Private Mailbox Setup

Configuring mailbox activation, announcements, message length, screening, and remote access.

Answering System Operation

How to play, transfer, and delete messages, and record memos.

Appendix

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Solutions for common problems, care instructions, and system reset procedures.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC, IC, C-UL compliance, and safety precautions for radio frequency exposure.

Limited Warranty

Information regarding the product's warranty coverage, terms, and service.

Technical Specifications

Details on RF frequency, channels, voltage, and battery operating times.