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Phonak Audéo I50-R Please also read safety information regarding Phonak Audéo I30-R handling rechargeable hearing aids (chapter 24). Phonak Audéo I-R Trial Hearing aid models Earpieces Simple to follow instructions videos and further support can be found online: Audéo I-R (I90/I70/I50/I30)
Contents Your hearing aids have been developed by Phonak – Your hearing aid a world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland. 1. Quick guide 2. Parts of the hearing aid These premium products are the result of decades of 3.
1. Quick guide Charging your hearing aids Further information 17. Environmental conditions Before using your hearing aid for the first time, it is 18. Care and maintenance recommended to charge it for 3 hours. 19. Exchanging the earwax protection 20. Service and warranty After placing your hearing aid 21.
2. Parts of the hearing aid Multi-function button with indicator light The following pictures show the hearing aid model The button has several functions, the primary function is as an on/off switch. described in this user guide. You can identify your personal models by: Together with your hearing care •...
3. Charging the hearing aids 3.1 Using the compatible charger Before using your hearing aid for the first time, it is recommended to charge it for 3 hours.. Low power: You will hear two beeps when the For more details about the charger please refer to your hearing aid battery is low.
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The indicator light on the hearing aid will show the Remove the hearing aids from the charging slots by charging state of the battery until the hearing aid is fully simply lifting them out of the charger. charged. When fully charged the indicator light will remain on, i.e.
4. Left and right hearing aid markings 5. Putting on the hearing aid There is a red or blue marking on the back of the hearing aid and on the speaker. This will tell you if it is a left or a Place the hearing aid behind right hearing aid.
6. Removing the hearing aid 7. Multi-function button Pull on the bend of the tube The button has several and remove the hearing aid functions. The primary from behind the ear. function is as an on/off switch. Together with your hearing care professional, you can decide if it also allows for volume control,...
8. On/Off 9. Tap Control Switch on hearing aid Tap Control is only available for models I90 and I70. The hearing aid is configured If paired with a Bluetooth® enabled device, multiple to switch on automatically functions can be accessed using Tap Control e.g. when removed from the accept/end phone call, pause/resume streaming, charger.
10. Connectivity overview 11. myPhonak app overview The illustration below shows the connectivity options Please find the Instruction for Use on https://www.phonak.com/myphonak available for your hearing aid. or scan the code Install the myPhonak app Bluetooth® enabled device, e.g. cell...
QR code. Switch on both hearing aids. You now have 3 minutes to pair your hearing aids with your device. RogerDirect™ requires the installation of Roger receivers into the Phonak hearing aids by a hearing care professional.
Bluetooth wireless technology, specific to some of transmitted back to the phone. the most popular phone manufacturers, go to: https://www.phonak.com/en-int/support Your voice If several entries for your hearing aid are shown on the list of Bluetooth enabled devices, select the one without the prefix “LE_”.
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14.1 Making a call 14.2 Accepting a call Enter the phone number and press the dial button. When receiving a call, an incoming-call notification will You will hear the dialing tone through your hearing aids. be heard in the hearing aids (e.g. ring tone or voice Your voice is picked up by the hearing aid microphones notification).
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14.3 Ending a call 14.4 Rejecting a call A call can be ended by a long press on the upper or lower An incoming call can be rejected by a long press on the part of the multi-function button on the hearing aid upper or lower part of the multi-function button on the (more than 2 seconds) or directly on your phone.
15. Flight mode Your hearing aids operate between 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz If the hearing aid is turned off, proceed to Step 2. frequency range. When flying some operators require all If the hearing aid is on, turn it off devices to be switched into flight mode. Entering flight by pressing and holding the lower mode will not disable normal hearing aid functionality, part of the button for 3 seconds,...
16. Rebooting your hearing aid 15.2 Exit flight mode Use this technique if your hearing aid is in an error state. This will not remove or delete any program or settings. To enable the wireless function and exit flight mode in each Press the lower part of the multi-function button for at hearing aid: least 15 seconds.
17. Environmental conditions The product is designed such that it functions without If the device has been subject to storage and transport problems or restrictions if used as intended, unless conditions outside of the recommended use conditions, otherwise noted in these user guides. bring the device back into recommended use conditions before starting the device.
18. Care and maintenance Expected Service Life: General information The hearing aids and the compatible charger have the Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should expected service life of five years. The devices are expected remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these to remain safe for use for this duration.
19. Exchanging the earwax protection Daily Hearing aid: Inspect the earpiece for earwax and moisture Your hearing aid is equipped with an earwax protection to deposit and clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Never protect the speaker from earwax damage. use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc.
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19.1.2 Exchanging the earwax protection with CeruStop Gently pull off the earpiece to remove. Insert the removal side of the exchange tool into the used earwax protector. The shaft of the holder should touch the rim of the earwax protector. Clean the speaker with a lint-free cloth.
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19.1.3 Attaching the earpiece to the speaker To insert the new earwax Hold the speaker in one hand protector, gently push the and the earpiece in the other. insertion side of the exchange tool straight into the hole of the speaker until the outer ring is perfectly aligned.
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19.2 ActiveVent™ receiver with SlimTip 19.2.2 Removing the used wax filter (HF3 Filter) 19.2.1 Parts Explanation Wax filter dispenser a) rotating disk Hold the earpiece firmly and secure the rear of the speaker b) new filter with your finger. c) dispensing slot for used filters Changing tool a) screw end for removing...
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Rotate the changing tool Slide the changing tool to clock-wise until some either side of the dispensing resistance is felt. slot. Lift the changing tool up, Pull the changing tool out of leaving the used wax filter in the speaker with the used wax dispensing slot.
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Now use the opposite end of Insert the new wax filter into the the changing tool (i.e. forked speaker of the hearing aid. end) to pick up a new wax Make sure to secure the rear of filter. speaker with your finger. Insert the forked end of the Once the new filter is securely changing tool down and pull...
20. Service and warranty Local warranty Warranty limitation Please ask the hearing care professional where you This warranty does not cover damage from improper purchased your hearing aids about the terms of the handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. local warranty.
FCC ID: KWC-IRF 2014/53/EU. IC: 2262A-IRF Canada The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on https://www.phonak.com/en-int/certificates (Phonak worldwide locations). Australia/New Zealand: Indicates a device’s compliance with applicable...
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Notice 1: This device generates, uses and can radiate radio This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and frequency energy and, if not installed and used in with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful the following two conditions: interference to radio communications.
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Electromagnetic emissions Radio information of your wireless hearing aid Manufacturer’s Declaration: The hearing aids are intended Antenna type Resonant loop antenna for use in the electromagnetic environments listed below. Operation frequency 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz The user should assure that they are used in such environments.
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Electromagnetic immunity Immunity IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Immunity IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Test Test Level Test Test Level Electrostatic +/- 8 kV contact +/- 8 kV contact Proximity 28 V/m; 810, 870, 930 MHz; 28 V/m; 810, 870, 930 Discharge Magnetic Pulse modulation 18 Hz MHz;...
22. Information and description of symbols With the CE symbol, Sonova AG confirms Indicates the date when the medical device that this product – including accessories was manufactured – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 as well as Indicates the Authorized representative in the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Japanese mark for certified radio Important information for handling and equipment. product safety. Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number This symbol confers that the electromagnetic so that a specific medical device can be interference from the device is under limits identified. approved by the US Federal Communications Commission.
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Ingress Protection Rating. IP68 rating This symbol indicates a device that is not indicates that the hearing aid is water and safe to use in magnetic resonance (MR) dust resistant. It survived continuous environment (e.g. during an MRI scan). immersion in 1 meter of fresh water for 60 minutes and 8 hours in a dust chamber as The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin per the IEC60529 standard.
Cerumen in ear canal care professional Problem: Hearing aid plays two beeps Indication for low battery Charge hearing aid (chapter 3) Problem: Hearing aid will not switch on Battery fully discharged Charge hearing aid (chapter 3) Please check https://www.phonak.com/en-int/support.html for further information...
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+5° to +40° Celsius (+41° Contact your hearing care to +104° Fahrenheit) Shortened battery life professional. A battery replacement Contact your hearing care may be required. Faulty battery professional Please check https://www.phonak.com/en-int/support.html for further information...
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Push the speaker back into the earpiece (i.e during earpiece. If the speaker is still loose exchange of earwax contact your hearing care protection) professional. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional for assistance. Please check https://www.phonak.com/en-int/support.html for further information...
24. Important safety information Intended user: Please read the relevant safety information and limitations- of-use information on the following pages before using Hearing aids: Intended for people with hearing loss using a your hearing aid. hearing aid and their caregivers. A hearing care professional is responsible for adjusting the hearing aid.
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• Acute tinnitus (< three months after it occurs) • Inflammation of the external auditory canal • Deformity of the ear (i.e. closed ear canal; absence of • Perforated eardrum the auricle) • Other abnormalities which the hearing care • Neural hearing loss ( i.e. retro-cochlear pathologies professional believes are of medical concern such as absent / non-viable auditory nerve) Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a...
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it is permissible to proceed to recommend appropriate and their consequences like headache and/ or ear pain, may hearing aid systems subject to the following be resolved or reduced by your hearing care professional. considerations: • The recommendation will not have any adverse Conventional hearing aids have the potential to expose effects on the patients health or general well patients to higher levels of sound exposure, which might...
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24.1 Warnings fine-tuning process at the fitting procedure by your hearing The majority of hearing aid users have a hearing loss for which care professional. a deterioration in hearing is not to be expected with regular Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the use of a hearing aid in everyday situations.
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Patients implanted with magnetic externally programmable or its parts can be poisonous. In the event of choking CSF shunt valves may have a risk of experiencing an immediately administer treatment or contact emergency unintended change in their valve setting when exposed to services.
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Do not remove receiver cables from the hearing instruments. If Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other removal or exchange is required it is recommended to contact equipment should be avoided because it could result in the hearing care professional. improper operation.
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Do not place these rechargeable devices in your checked-in Portable RF communications equipment (including luggage when traveling by plane as they contain lithium- peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) ion batteries. The devices should be placed in your should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any carry-on/hand luggage.
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These hearing aids are water resistant. They are designed to withstand normal activities and occasional accidental exposure to extreme conditions. Phonak hearing aids are not specifically designed for extended periods of water submersion on a continual basis, that is worn in activities such as swimming or...
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24.2 Cautions 24.3 Notes If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inflamed or if If you are not using your hearing aid for a long period of time, skin irritation and accelerated accumulations of earwax store it in a box with a drying capsule or in a well ventilated occur, please check with your hearing care professional or location.
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