Thank you for choosing the Earlens Light-Driven Hearing Aid. This user manual Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid ..4 Charging and Battery Life ........27 is designed to show you how to use and care for your new Earlens Hearing Aid. The Lens ..............6 Cleaning and Maintenance ........28 The Photon Processor and Light Tip ....7...
Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid The Earlens Hearing Aid uses a small Lens placed in your ear by a physician to Sound enters the microphone on the Earlens activate your natural hearing system. The behind-the-ear Photon Processor ™ Photon Processor, which transforms the sound and sends the audio signal to the Light Tip.
The Lens The Photon Processor and Light Tip ™ The Lens is driven by light waves that contain sound information. When the Lens The Processor sits comfortably behind your ear. It collects and sends sound signals detects light waves, it gently activates your natural hearing system allowing you to to the Light Tip, which then converts the sound signals into non-visible light that is hear sound.
The Charger Charger Indicator Lights Charger Indicator Lights What It Means The Charger can hold one or two devices. It features a USB-based AC wall power Charger is attempting to connect with adaptor as its power source. The Charger includes an LED indicator display to let Single flashing blue light the Processor you know the charging status of your devices.
3 seconds. scheduled, apply oil as soon as possible and then resume as advised. 3 Seconds Download the Earlens Control app to your Apple device to set an easy reminder for when to apply mineral oil. User Control Detailed mineral oil use instructions are available in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
Identifying Left or Right Device To turn the Processor OFF, push and hold the bottom user control for 3 seconds. To identify a left or right device, look at the color of the serial number printed on the Light Tip. Left Right 3 Seconds...
Putting on the Processor and Light Tip It is important that the Light Tip is placed properly in your ear to optimally aim the light towards the Lens. Hold the Light Tip between your thumb Slowly insert the Light Tip into your and index finger, with the serial number ear canal.
Removing the Processor and Light Tip Gently push the Light Tip into your ear canal, pushing it as far as it will comfortably go, to Grasp the Ear Tube between your thumb and ensure it is seated in the correct position. index finger near the Light Tip and gently pull it out of the ear canal.
Changing Volume and Program User Control Options Button Press / Button Action Your hearing professional can customize your user Volume Short Press Up = controls based on your preferences and needs. User Increase controls can be set up to change volume, change programs Volume Short or have multi-functionality to change both the volume and...
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User Control User Control Options Button Press / Button Action Options Button Press / Button Action Cycle to Volume Short Press Up = Short Press Up = Next Program Increase Cycle to Short Short Volume Previous Press Down Cycle Press Down Decrease Volume Program...
Processor Alerts User Control Options Button Press / Button Action Your hearing professional can program your Processors to have a number of sound Short Press Up = Disabled alerts that indicate a specific function. The following table provides a description of each alert.
What it Means? Volume Change 1 quick beep The volume has increased/decreased. There are a few ways you can try to use your phone with your Earlens Hearing Aid. Default 2 quick beeps You are at your home volume setting.
If you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth technology, you may be able to directly stream your phone calls from your cell phone to your Earlens Hearing Aids. Please The Processor battery will last an average of 24 hours or more and a minimum of talk to your hearing professional or go to www.earlens.com for more information.
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.
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.
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: •...
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.
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.
• The Processor and Light Tip unit contain a Class 1 laser product. It is safe to Aid. Keep all components of the Earlens Hearing Aid out of the reach of children, pets and use under normal operating conditions. The Class 1 laser light is NOT visible.
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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 •...
Earlens Hearing Aid. Earlens Hearing Aid FCC ID: 2AGDU-EL1. • 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 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Device Labeling Symbols equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Refer to Instruction Manual Catalog Code Serial Number...
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“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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European Authorized Representative: Manufactured by: Medimark Europe SARL ® Earlens Corporation, Inc. 11, Rue Emile Zola, B.P. 2332 4045A Campbell Ave. F-38033 Grenoble Cedex 2 – France Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA +1 (844) 234-LENS www.earlens.com...
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