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Summary of Contents for General Hearing Simply Soft SmartTouch
- Page 1 General Hearing Instruments, Inc. 175 Brookhollow Harahan, LA 70123 www.generalhearing.com MADE in USA OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 Device Information Left serial no. Right serial no. Purchase date:...
- Page 3 ONGRATULATIONS Thank you for selecting the Simply Soft SmartTouch as your personal hear- ing enhancement system. By joining thousands of satisfied customers enjoy- Simply Soft Warranty Policy ing more effective communication with hearing enhancers manufactured by General Hearing Instruments, Inc. U.S.A., you have made a significant step This “Limited Warranty”...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
REPAIR SERVICE If you have viewed the Quick-Start DVD and reviewed the troubleshooting section of this manual and you are still experiencing difficulty with your Simply Soft device, servicing of the device may be required. Smart Touch All Simply Soft device repairs are handled through the ReadyWearExpress Service Center. -
Page 5: Device Reference
SIMPLY SOFT PERFORMANCE DATA DEVICE REFERENCE Sound Port with MAX OSPL90 : 102.8 dB (dbSPL) NoWax Filter AT......1,600 Hz. HF AVG ....100.2 dB HF AVF F.O.G..11.6 dB Hypo-allergenic body Reference Test Gain Target: ....23.2 dB Measured: ... -
Page 6: Device Identification
DEVICE IDENTIFICATION Left and right identification The multi-curve analysis shown on the Blue for Left ear right reflects typical Simply Soft ADSP (dB) Each Simply Soft device is laser 2 performance at each of the four etched with a unique serial number memories. -
Page 7: Battery Information
SIMPLY SOFT PERFORMANCE DATA BATTERY INFORMATION Composite (memory 1) (dB) Zinc-Air Battery Information Source .....65.0 dB Remove activation tab Your new Simply Soft uses a zinc-air #10 battery. Peak ......7.5 dB Peel off the paper activation tab prior to instal- Peak Frequency ..2,600.0 Hz lation. -
Page 8: Battery Insertion
BATTERY INSERTION ABOUT YOUR HEARING AID... Installing a fresh battery: Try to wear your hearing aid daily. Occasional use will not allow you to at- Turn the device upside down (extraction cord tain full benefit from your hearing aid. Allow for a period of adjustment in on top). -
Page 9: Testing The Device
WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS TESTING THE DEVICE To ensure your Simply Soft device is functioning A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to properly, perform the following sound test. consult promptly with a licensed (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through Insert the battery and wait 3 seconds. -
Page 10: Important Notice
DEVICE INSERTION AND REMOVAL IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS (continued) If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid. -
Page 11: Operation Of Device
OPERATION and MEMORY SELECTION IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS To turn your device on: Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a Install a battery and close the door. The medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who device is now activated. -
Page 12: Feedback
FEEDBACK TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Feedback is the result of amplified sounds deflected back into the micro- phone. Adjusting the device with your hand close to the device will also No sound ....Battery dead Replace battery cause feedback. This is normal occurrence with amplification devices. If Blocked opening Remove obstruction you are experiencing any feedback problems, try one or more of the follow-... -
Page 13: Removal Of Wax Filter
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1. Do not drop or throw your device. Internal damage may result. 1. At the end of each day, remove your Simply Soft, clean the exterior with a tissue and inspect the opening of the sound port for any blockage, 2. - Page 14 REMOVING THE NOWAX FILTER REPLACING THE NOWAX FILTER The wax filter is the first line of defense for protecting your device from Once you have successfully removed the used filter, flip the tab (dot at unwanted earwax entering the device. top).