Things To Avoid - OTOFONIX HELIX Quick Start Manual

First time users of Hearing Aids
The first time you use your new Helix some sounds may seem very loud. You may hear the
faucet drip, beeps from electronics, crumpling paper; sounds you may have not heard in a
long time. This can be overwhelming at first. Don't worry, your brain will adjust to these new
sounds, it just takes a little time.
We recommend starting slowly. Eventually your brain will learn to "turn down" some sounds,
like crumpling paper, while "turning up" the sounds you want to hear, like conversations with
loved ones. This process can take up to 21 days to become fully adjusted to your new hearing
device.
Start by first wearing them for 20-30 minutes at a time in a more private / quiet setting.
Avoid noisy areas like restaurants at first. Gradually start wearing your new hearing device for
longer time periods and in di erent settings until you are able to wear them all day.
In a few weeks, your brain will become "re-programmed", conversations will be easier to hear
and follow, and you will find yourself more relaxed and confident in social situations.

Things to Avoid

• Avoid physical shock, such as dropping on
the floor
• Store in a cool dry place with battery door
completely open when not in use
• Do not get your Otofonix Helix wet
• Do not use hair spray or a hair dryer while
wearing your Helix
• Do not expose your Helix to excessive heat
or moisture (use a hearing aid dehumidifier
each night if you live in a humid climate)
Program 1 Program 2
Memory
Normal Listening
Noisy Setting
Setting
Quiet setting with Maximum
Description
some noise background noise
reduction reduction
Notification
Single Beep
Two Beeps
Method
When turning on your Encore it will always start in Program 1, Volume level 5
TECOIL LISTENING MODE
For use with hearing loop systems found in churches, theaters,
and conference centers. The telecoil in the Encore picks up the
signals from hearing loop and transmits them directly to the
amplifier providing a crisp, clear sound.
When you see the Telecoil logo at your church, theater, etc,
simply switch to Program 4 to turn o the microphones and
enable the Telecoil.
Program 3 Program 4
TV Mode Telecoil
Amplifies all Only works in venues
frequencies, no with Inductive audio
noise reduction loops
Four Beeps
Three Beeps