Telecoil (Optional); Tele Loop Systems; Hac Telephone - ReSound LiNX 3D BE60 User Manual

8.5

Telecoil (optional)

Your hearing aid may be equipped with a telecoil. The Telecoil programme may help to improve speech
understanding with Hearing Aid Compatible telephones and in theatres, cinemas, houses of worship etc.
that has tele-loop installed.
The telecoil cannot work without a tele-loop (a.k.a. induction-loop) or a Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC)
telephone. When you switch on the Telecoil programme, your hearing aids pick up signals from the tele-
loop or HAC telephone.
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NOTE: If you are having trouble hearing with the tele-loop, ask you hearing care professional to
adjust the programme.
NOTE: If there is no sound from the hearing aids in a tele-loop system and an active Telecoil pro-
gramme, the tele-loop system may not be turned on or is not operating correctly.
NOTE: Your hearing care professional will gladly provide information regarding a tele-loop system
at your home. Ask your hearing care professional for more information.

8.5.1 Tele loop systems

To use tele loop systems, follow these steps:
1. Switch your hearing aid to the Telecoil programme.
2. Find a good spot. Reception is not clear in all locations; it depends on the induction loop. Look for
signs or find another spot to sit.
3. If needed, adjust the volume.
4. When you leave, switch to a microphone programme.
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8.5.2 HAC Telephone

The telecoil picks up the HAC telephone's telecoil signal and converts it to sound.
To use the HAC telephone, follow these steps:
1. Switch your hearing aid to the Telecoil programme.
2. Pick up the telephone and place a call or answer a call.
3. Hold the telephone behind your ear – close to the hearing aid, and tilt it
slightly outwards.
4. Listen to the dialling tone and move the telephone to get the best
reception.
5. If needed, adjust the volume.
6. When you hang up, switch to a microphone programme.
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NOTE: If the phone has a poor telecoil signal, use the microphone pro-
gramme. To avoid whistling, do not hold the handset too tightly against
your ear.
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