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- Page 1 User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome Description Preparation Replacing the battery Inserting Una in your ear Removing Una from your ear Operation Switching ON /OFF Controlling the volume (optional) Selecting a hearing program Telecoil (optional) EasyPhone plus (optional) Care and maintenance Troubleshooting... - Page 3 Service and Warranty Compliance information Information and description of symbols...
- Page 4 This user guide is valid for: Non wireless models Una CIC/MC Una ITC/HS Una FS Una FS P The following table shows what battery you need for your hearing aid model. Model Zinc air battery size ANSI (marking on package)
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Page 5: Welcome
Welcome Your new hearing aid is a premium Swiss quality product. It was developed by Phonak, one of the world`s leading companies in hearing technology. Your hearing aid offers the most modern digital hearing technology currently available on the market. -
Page 6: Description
Description Una CIC / MC Standard Battery size 10 Una ITC / HS Standard Battery size 312... - Page 7 Una FS Una FS Power Standard Battery size 13 Protected Microphone Input (2 on models with AudioZoom technology) Battery compartment with ON / OFF Program switch (optional) Volume control (optional) with ON / OFF Receiver (Sound outlet) Custom made shell Removal handle (Una CIC only)
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Page 8: Preparation
Preparation Replacing the battery 1) Remove the protective foil from the new battery. 2) Hold the hearing system with the battery compartment upwards and open the battery cover. - Page 9 3) Remove the old battery. 4) Insert the new battery. Please ensure that the “+” sign on the battery (flat side) is on the same side as the “+” sign on the battery cover.
- Page 10 Preparation 5) Gently shut the battery cover, until you feel it “click” into place.
- Page 11 Replacing the battery Handle the battery cover gently and do not use excessive force. Do not try to open the cover further than shown on the drawing. If there is any resistance when closing the cover, ensure that the battery is correctly inserted. The cover will not close if the battery is inserted upside down.
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Page 12: Inserting Una In Your Ear
Preparation Inserting Una into your ear If possible, select the mute mode (see page 15) before insertion, to avoid whistling. Alternatively, your hearing care professional may have activated a delayed start-up timer. This function delays the activation of the hearing system (for 9 or 15 seconds) after the battery door was closed. - Page 13 Grasp the hearing system between your thumb and index finger, using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system. Insert it canal end first into the ear canal. Tug gently on your ear lobe and push the hearing system into the correct position.
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Page 14: Removing Una From Your Ear
Preparation Removing Una from your ear If possible, select the mute mode (see page 15) before removing your Una to avoid whistling. • Una with removal handle Grasp the handle between your thumb and index finger and pull the hearing system upwards out of your ear. - Page 15 • Una without a removal handle Put your thumb behind your lobe, (just below the hard cartilage) and gently press your ear upward to push the hearing system out of the canal. In order to help it along, make chewing movements with your jaw.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation Switching ON / OFF (without volume control) Switching ON The hearing system is switched ON when the battery cover is closed. Switching OFF To switch the hearing system OFF, open the battery cover. - Page 17 Note Switching Una ON / OFF with volume control see page 16 Your hearing care professional may have delayed the activation of your Una hearing system after switching ON (9 or 15 seconds), in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it in your ear. The activation is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
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Page 18: Controlling The Volume (Optional)
Operation Controlling the volume (optional) and switching ON / OFF (with volume control) left right down down Increase volume Turn the volume control forwards. Reduce volume Turn the volume control backwards. Note A single beep indicates the default volume setting. -
Page 19: Selecting A Hearing Program
Switching ON Turn the volume control forwards slightly for both left and right ears until a “click” is felt. Wait for about two seconds until the instrument powers-up, then set the volume as desired. Switching OFF Turn the volume control backwards until a “click” is felt. -
Page 20: Telecoil (Optional)
Operation Enhanced program selection Upon request, your hearing care professional can program for you additional individual hearing programs dedicated to specific hearing situations. Important Ask your hearing care professional to print out the complete description of your individual hearing programs and how to access them with your program switch. -
Page 21: Easyphone
EasyPhone plus (optional) The EasyPhone plus function enables your Una hearing system to automatically select your telephone program when the telephone handset is held close to your ear. An acoustic signal confirms the switching. It automatically returns to the previous hearing program when the telephone handset is removed from your ear. - Page 22 Operation Fixing the EasyPhone plus magnet Clean the telephone handset thoroughly. Hold the telephone handset nearly vertically, similar to making a telephone call. Hold the magnet near to the “listening end” of your telephone handset and release it. The magnet will automatically flip to the correct side at the right location.
- Page 23 Use of EasyPhone plus Use the telephone in a normal manner. At the beginning, you may need to move it slightly to find the optimum position for reliable switching and comfortable hearing. If necessary, move the magnet to another position on the handset to increase your comfort of use.
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Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life. Please use the following specifications as a guideline: General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it. - Page 25 Daily Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. “C&C line” from Phonak is a complete set of cleaning products. Your hearing care professional will be glad to advise you. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your hearing aids.
- Page 26 Care and maintenance Wax protection SmartGuard is a unique wax protection system developed by Phonak. The unique membrane design completely protects your hearing aid from wax and moisture. Cerustop wax guards are also commonly used as an alternative protection system. Your hearing care...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Hearing aids sound softer than usual / no sound Clean the wax protection system or replace it. Check whether the battery is correctly inserted and properly fitted, adjust the fit if necessary. If there is no improvement, change the battery. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional. - Page 28 Troubleshooting Whistling Check whether the hearing aid is correctly and firmly fitted. If this is the case, but the problem persists, please consult with your hearing care professional. Pain or inflammation in your ear Remove the hearing aid and consult with your hearing care professional.
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Page 29: Service And Warranty
International warranty Phonak offers a one year limited international warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubes, earmolds, external receivers. - Page 30 Service and warranty Serial number – right: Authorized hearing care professional (stamp/signature): Serial number – left: Date of purchase:...
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Page 31: Compliance Information
Compliance information Europe: Declaration of Conformity Hereby Phonak AG declares that this Phonak product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www.phonak.com (Phonak worldwide... -
Page 32: Information And Description Of Symbols
Information and description of symbols With the CE symbol, Phonak AG confirms that this Phonak product – XXXX including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of... - Page 33 EMC and Radio communications compliance label Australia. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides.
- Page 34 Information and description of symbols Transport Temperature: -20° to +60° Celsius and storage (-4° to + 140° Fahrenheit) conditions Humidity transportation: Up to 90% (non condensing) Humidity storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use. See instruction in chapter 2.2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use.
- Page 36 Manufacturer: Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland EU Representative: Phonak GmbH D-70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen Germany www.phonak.com...
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