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- Page 1 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 201 Exélia Your hearing care professional ™ User Guide 0459 www.phonak.com 0682...
- Page 2 Fit’nGo slim tube Inserting Exélia hearing system Important points with Fit’nGo slim tube into your ear Fine tuning your Exélia hearing system Warning Operation Service and Warranty Switching ON / OFF Controlling the volume Phonak distributors worldwide...
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Page 3: P57736_Pho_Gb_Exelia_Bte.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite
Exélia is a quality product developed by the Swiss company Phonak, a world leader in hearing technology, innovation and reliability. With proper care and usage, your hearing system will support your hearing and communication needs for many years. - Page 4 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 6 Description Hearing system with Fit’nGo slim tube and dome – see page 6 Slim tube / sound output Dome Retention Hearing system with Fit’nGo Hearing system with earmold slim tube and SlimTip Microphone inputs with –...
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Page 5: Inserting The Battery
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 8 Short introduction Inserting the battery Controlling the volume Details see page 11 Details see page 26 Volume up Volume down Switching ON / OFF Selecting a hearing program Details see page 25 Details see page 28... - Page 6 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 10 Preparation Replacing the battery Insert the new battery with the “+” sign (flat side The advanced performance features of your Exélia of the battery) in line with the “+” marked on instruments require specially designed high performance the battery compartment and close it.
- Page 7 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 12 Preparation Please only use GenX batteries for your Exélia Tamper proof battery compartment instruments. Handle the battery compartment with care and To protect children from the dangers of playing with do not use excessive force. batteries, a special locking system may be mounted on If there is any resistance when closing the the instruments.
- Page 8 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 14 Preparation Please make sure that the screw is in the unlocked Identifying left and right instruments position when you close the battery compartment. It is important to use the correct hearing system for Locked Unlocked each ear.
- Page 9 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 16 Preparation Inserting your hearing system with earmold into your ear Using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system, grasp the earmold between the thumb and index finger. Place the canal portion of the earmold inside your ear canal.
- Page 10 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 18 Preparation Check the placement of the earmold by tracing the contour of the ear with your finger. To remove your hearing system, grasp the earmold, Now position the hearing system behind the ear. not the tubing, and pull it out of your ear gently but Be careful not to twist the tubing.
- Page 11 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 20 Preparation Inserting your hearing system with Fit’nGo The dome or SlimTip should be placed far enough slim tube into your ear into the ear so that the slim tube lies flush with your head. Open domes and SlimTip Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear...
- Page 12 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 22 Preparation Closed domes Correct position The closed dome has a different design than other domes (refer to picture). The closed dome consists of two fins overlapping each other. Before inserting the closed dome into the ear canal it is important to check the position of these fins.
- Page 13 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 24 Operation Preparation Fine tuning based on your personal preferences Switching ON / OFF The fitting process has limited capabilities of reproducing Switching OFF the full spectrum of your personal sound environments. This limitation is overcome by the ability of Exélia hearing systems to learn from your real life volume adjustments.
- Page 14 The volume of your hearing system can be can remove or disable the volume control switch. adjusted above or below the preset volume. • Phonak’s myPilot command center (see page 34) can also control the volume of all Exélia BTEs. Volume up...
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Page 15: Selecting A Hearing Program
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 28 Operation Selecting a hearing program Program switch The program switch allows manual toggling between Automatic program selection the “Automatic Mode”, the “Mute Mode” and The program selection is fully automatic. Exélia is individual hearing programs. A short melody confirms able to recognize different hearing environments and the selection of the “Automatic Mode”. -
Page 16: Telecoil (Optional)
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 30 Operation ZoomControl EasyPhone (optional) This special hearing program allows you to choose The EasyPhone function enables your Exélia hearing from four directions in which to focus your hearing system to automatically select your telephone program systems (front, back, left or right). - Page 17 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 32 Operation If you hold the telephone Use of EasyPhone receiver in your right hand Use the telephone in a normal manner. An acoustic when making telephone signal indicates the activation of the EasyPhone calls, position the magnet in program.
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Page 18: Mypilot (Optional)
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 34 myPilot (optional) The myPilot command center is an optional accessory For optimum results, position your myPilot as shown for Exélia BTE instruments. It allows a convenient, in the drawing. user-friendly and discrete control of all the functions of your hearing system and additional benefits. -
Page 19: Icom (Optional)
Exélia FM compatibility instruments. With the push of a single button, iCom iCom also offers FM accessibility when a Phonak FM connects your hearing system with the technology receiver is connected, refer to picture below. -
Page 20: Fm Communication (Optional)
Multi-frequency FM transmitter Input (DAI). It allows you to fully benefit from the high-end FM systems from Phonak. Phonak offers a wide range of different FM transmitters: When noise, distance or reverberation is a problem, FM systems greatly improve communication. A wireless FM communication system consists of a transmitter and a receiver. - Page 21 Seite 40 FM communication (optional) Multi-frequency FM receivers Attaching and removing MicroLink FM receiver Phonak recommends the following FM receivers ML9S and AS9 audio shoe with your Exélia hearing system. Your hearing care professional has already prepared MicroLink ML9S: Perfectly integrated in your hearing system for use with an FM receiver.
- Page 22 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 42 FM communication (optional) Push the hearing system down until it snaps in place. click To remove the MicroLink ML9S or audio shoe, place the When not in use, the MicroLink receivers automatically hearing system on a firm surface, hold the MicroLink / switch to a low power stand-by mode.
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Page 23: Manual Selection Of An Fm Program
Important: The Wind and Weather Protector is an program when an FM receiver is connected to your exclusive Phonak system designed to protect the hearing system in automatic mode and an FM signal high-tech microphones from dust and humidity – as is detected. -
Page 24: Wind And Weather Protector
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 46 Maintenance The following care and maintenance tips will help Important: Consult your hearing care professional extend the life span and ensure the efficiency of your about changing the Wind and Weather Protector if Wind and Weather Protector: you experience any of the following: •... -
Page 25: Fit'ngo Slim Tube
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 48 Maintenance Fit’nGo slim tube To clean, remove the slim tube from the hearing instrument by unscrewing and taking it off . Use The following care and maintenance instructions a damp cloth to clean the slim tube, the dome or will help extend the life span and ensure the quality SlimTip on the outside and use the black cleaning rod and comfort of your hearing instrument fit with... - Page 26 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 50 Maintenance If this should occur, it will prevent sound going through the slim tube, and may be harmful to the hearing instrument’s electronics. The slim tube and dome should be changed every third month, or sooner if the slim tube becomes stiff or brittle. Only your hearing care professional should change the dome or SlimTip.
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Page 27: Important Points
Maintenance Important points 5) Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. "C&C line" from Phonak is a 1) Always use new GenX batteries for your Exélia BTE complete set of cleaning products. Your hearing instrument. You can return empty batteries to your care professional will be glad to advise you. -
Page 28: Warning
P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 54 Warning Maintenance The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin Hearing system batteries are toxic when swallowed! indicates that this hearing system shall not be Keep them out of reach of children and pets. If treated as household waste. -
Page 29: Service And Warranty
Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the Phonak warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office. This warranty... - Page 30 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Changes or modifications made to this equipment radio or television reception, which can be determined not expressly approved by Phonak may void the FCC by turning the equipment off and on, the user is authorization to operate this equipment.
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Page 31: Phonak Distributors Worldwide
Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03008 Alicante Australia Phonak Australasia Pty. Ltd. Sweden Phonak AB, 117 43 Stockholm Baulkham Hills N.S.W 2153 Switzerland Phonak AG, Phonak Schweiz, 8712 Stäfa Austria Hansaton Akustische Geräte GmbH United Kingdom Phonak UK Limited 5020 Salzburg Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1PP Belgium Ets Lapperre B.H.A.C. - Page 32 P57736_Pho_GB_Exelia_BTE.qxp 30.11.2007 15:09 Uhr Seite 62 The CE symbol is a confirmation by Phonak AG Australia & New Zealand that Exélia products and accessories meet the XXXX requirements of directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices and the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on...
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