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- Page 1 Earlens Photon Hearing Aid User Manual...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Earlens Light-Driven Hearing Aid. This user manual is designed to show you how to use and care for your new Earlens Hearing Aid. We encourage you to carefully read this entire booklet including the Warnings and Precautions sections to achieve the maximum benefit from your new hearing technology.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid The Earlens Hearing Aid uses a small Lens placed in your ear by a physician to Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid ..3 Telephone and Cellphone Use ......24 Charging and Battery Life ........25 The Lens ..............5... -
Page 4: The Lens
The Lens Sound enters the microphone on the Earlens The Lens is driven by light waves that contain sound information. When the Lens Photon Processor, which transforms the sound detects light waves, it gently activates your natural hearing system allowing you to and sends the audio signal to the Light Tip. -
Page 5: The Photon ™ Processor And Light Tip
The Photon Processor and Light Tip The Charger ™ The Charger can hold one or two devices. It features a USB-based AC wall power The Processor sits comfortably behind your ear. It collects and sends sound signals adaptor as its power source. The Charger includes an LED indicator display to let to the Light Tip, which then converts the sound signals into non-visible light that is you know the charging status of your devices. -
Page 6: Mineral Oil
Charger Indicator Lights Mineral Oil Charger Indicator Lights What It Means Mineral oil plays an important role in keeping the Lens in position and Charger is attempting to connect with Single flashing blue light properly working. Apply two drops of mineral oil to each ear once a week, the Processor or follow the instructions of your physician if you are asked to use mineral One solid blue light... -
Page 7: Using Your Earlens Hearing Aid
Using your Earlens Hearing Aid To turn the Processor OFF, push and hold the bottom user control for 3 seconds. Turning the Processor On/Off When you remove your Processor from a plugged-in Charger, it will be OFF. To turn the Processor ON,... -
Page 8: Identifying Left Or Right Device
Identifying Left or Right Device Putting on the Processor and Light Tip To identify a left or right device, look at the color of the serial number printed on the It is important that the Light Light Tip. Tip is placed properly in your ear to optimally aim the light Left Right... - Page 9 Hold the Light Tip between your thumb Slowly insert the Light Tip into your Gently push the Light Tip into your ear canal, and index finger, with the serial number ear canal. You may need to move the pushing it as far as it will comfortably go, to on the Light Tip oriented towards the outside of your earlobe up and down to ensure it is seated in the correct position.
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Page 10: Removing The Processor And Light Tip
Removing the Processor and Light Tip Changing Volume and Program Your hearing professional can customize your user controls based on your preferences and needs. User controls can be set up to change volume, change programs or have multi-functionality to change both the volume and programs. - Page 11 User Control User Control Options Button Press / Button Action Options Button Press / Button Action Volume Volume Short Press Up = Short Press Up = Increase Increase Volume Short Volume Short Press Down Decrease Press Down Decrease Cycle Volume Volume Power to Next...
- Page 12 User Control User Control Options Button Press / Button Action Options Button Press / Button Action Cycle to Short Press Up = Short Press Up = Disabled Next Program Cycle to Short Short = Disabled Previous Press Down Press Down Cycle No Volume Program...
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Page 13: Processor Alerts
Processor Alerts Alert Type Description of Alert What it Means? Volume Change 1 quick beep The volume has increased/decreased. Your hearing professional can program your Processors to have a number of sound Default alerts that indicate a specific function. The following table provides a description of 2 quick beeps You are at your home volume setting. -
Page 14: Telephone And Cellphone Use
The Processor battery will last an average of 24 hours or more and a minimum of There are a few ways you can try to use your phone with your Earlens Hearing Aid. 16 hours on a full charge. It takes 4 hours in the Charger to completely recharge a fully depleted Processor battery. -
Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance If you notice wax on the Light Tip, use a soft cloth to wipe Daily Care the bowl of your ear. Never insert foreign objects into the ear, such as Q-tips, bobby pins or your fingernails. Insertion Check that there is no wax or debris on the Light Tip. -
Page 16: Weekly Oiling
Tilt your head to the side. Many users Apply the drops of mineral oil at the entrance We recommend you oil your ears at bedtime, after you have removed your Earlens find that using a mirror or lying on their of the ear canal. -
Page 17: Avoiding Moisture & Heat
Avoiding Moisture & Heat • After oiling, your ears may feel a little stuffy. This Moisture and heat can damage your Earlens Hearing Aid. You can avoid this by should subside on its own when the oil is absorbed. taking these steps: •... -
Page 18: Warranty
Troubleshooting Warranty Issue Possible Causes Possible Remedy Your hearing aid is covered by a warranty. Please talk to your hearing provider about No sound Battery is Charge the Processor until at least 2 solid the details of your warranty. not charged. lights appear. -
Page 19: Warnings
Processor. and immediately short press the top user • The Earlens Hearing Aid is considered MR unsafe. The Lens should be removed prior to an control. If the indicator lights continue to MRI exam or MRI exposure. Only physicians trained in Ear, Nose & Throat procedures flash, contact your hearing professional. -
Page 20: Precautions
• Do not incinerate any component of the Earlens Hearing Aid or use near an open flame. • If you experience discomfort or pain in your ear, you should contact the ENT physician Handle waste from electronic equipment per local regulations. - Page 21 Light Tip. Processor is not activated. • The Earlens Hearing Aid is custom designed and intended to be used only by a single patient. • Do not direct streams of liquid (i.e. isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, DeBrox) into your •...
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Page 22: Device Labeling Symbols
• Handle the components carefully and prevent hard knocks. Do not drop them as it may damage the Earlens Hearing Aid. • If the Earlens Processor fails to operate or if it appears damaged, including the presence of battery leakage or swelling, promptly remove the Processor, discontinue use and contact your hearing professional. - Page 23 Storage Temperature Limit FCC Approved Equipment CE Mark Class 1 Laser Product Batch Code Manufactured by: European Authorized Earlens Corporation, Inc. Representative: 4045A Campbell Ave. Medimark Europe SARL ® Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA 11, Rue Emile Zola, B.P. 2332 +1 (844) 234-LENS F-38033 Grenoble Cedex 2 –...
- Page 24 ©2016 Earlens, Inc. All rights reserved. LBL00092vA February 2016...
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