Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device - Sanyo SCP-3200 Operating Manual

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device

Your phone has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility. When some wireless phones are
used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing,
humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference
noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist
hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not
all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated will have the rating on the box. Your SCP-3200 by
Sanyo has an [M4] rating.
Note: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and may generate less interference to hearing
devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
The M3/M4 ratings do not guarantee successful interoperation between your phone and hearing aid
device. Results will vary depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and degree of
your hearing loss.
The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise
from your wireless phone. Hearing aid devices should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your
hearing healthcare professional for the rating of your aids. Most new hearing aids have at least an
M2 immunity level. Add the "M" ratings of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable
usability:
Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers best use.
Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for
"best use."
We further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3 or M4) while
in the store to find the one that works best with your hearing aid device. Should you experience
interference after purchasing your phone, promptly return it to the store. With our 14-day Risk-Free
Guarantee you may return the phone within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your SCP-3200 by Sanyo
One way to minimize interference is to set the phone's Display and Keypad backlight settings to
ensure the minimum time interval.
To ensure the minimum interference for your Main Display's backlight, follow these steps:
1. Press Menu/OK to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings and press Menu/OK.
3. Select Display and press Menu/OK.
4. Select Backlight and press Menu/OK.
5. Select Main LCD or Sub LCD.
6. Scroll and select the minimum time interval setting (8 seconds for Main LCD,
5 seconds for Sub LCD).
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