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- Page 1 ™ microSavia User Guide 0459...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome Description Preparation Replacing the battery Identifying left and right hearing systems Inserting microSavia Art hearing system with micro tube into your ear Inserting microSavia Art hearing system with earmold into your ear Fine tuning your microSavia Art hearing systems... - Page 3 Warning Service and Warranty Phonak distributors worldwide...
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Page 4: Welcome
– in a fully automatic manner – with the highest sound quality, speech understanding and listening comfort in all your personal hearing situations. microSavia Art is a quality product developed by the Swiss company Phonak, a world leader in hearing technology, innovation and reliability. Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all features of your new hearing system. -
Page 5: Description
Description microSavia Art hearing system with micro tube Microphone inputs with Microphone Protector Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch (two sizes: 312 standard, 10 option) Micro tube (sound output) Dome Retention microSavia Art hearing system with earmold – see above Hook /sound... -
Page 6: Preparation
Preparation Replacing the battery Using the nail grip , open the battery compartment completely and remove the old battery Remove the protective foil from the new battery... - Page 7 Insert the new battery with the “+” sign (flat side of the battery) in line with the “+” marked on the battery compartment and close it...
- Page 8 Preparation Replacing the battery Handle the battery compartment with care and do not use excessive force. If there is any resistance when shutting the compartment, ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. The compartment may not close properly if the battery is upside down, and the instrument will not work.
- Page 9 30 minutes. Note: Your microSavia Art hearing system offers the unique possibility to be operated either with size 312 (standard) or size 10 batteries (option). Your hearing care professional may modify the devices accordingly.
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Page 10: Identifying Left And Right Hearing Systems
Preparation Identifying left and right hearing systems It is important to use the correct hearing system for each ear. Your hearing care professional can mark the hearing systems for you with a color code placed on the case under the nail grip of the battery compartment. The color code is visible when the battery compartment is opened. -
Page 11: Inserting Microsavia Art Hearing System With Micro Tube Into Your Ear
Inserting microSavia Art hearing system with micro tube into your ear Open domes: Place the hearing system over the top of your ear... - Page 12 Preparation Hold the micro tube where it attaches to the dome and gently push the dome into your ear canal. The dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the micro tube lies flush with your head. Place the retention tail of the micro tube into the bowl of your concha...
- Page 13 Closed domes: The closed dome has a different design than the open dome, refer to picture (page 14). The closed dome consists of two fins overlapping each other. Before inserting the closed dome into the ear canal it is important to check the position of these fins. The bigger fin must be positioned over the smaller fin, see picture .
- Page 14 Preparation Correct position Wrong position Moving the fins...
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Page 15: Inserting Microsavia Art Hearing System With Earmold Into Your Ear
Inserting microSavia Art hearing system with earmold into your ear Using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system, grasp the earmold between the thumb and index finger. Raise your hand to your ear making sure the canal portion of the earmold faces your ear. - Page 16 Preparation Place the canal portion of the earmold inside your ear canal. If it is difficult to get it into place, stretch your ear by pulling it gently backwards and upwards with your other hand. When the canal portion is in place, twist the earmold backwards so that it fits into the concha and the helix portion is under the fold.
- Page 17 Check the placement of the earmold by tracing the contour of the ear with your finger. To remove your hearing system, grasp the earmold and not the tubing and pull it out of your ear gently but firmly.
- Page 18 This limitation is now overcome by the ability of microSavia Art hearing system to learn from your real life volume adjustments. microSavia Art hearing system offers a unique functionality called “Self Learning”. In every environment, it logs your personal volume changes within the hearing instrument.
- Page 19 Self Learning cleverly ensures that your volume corrections in each environment contribute to a fully personalized volume setting. To fully benefit from this Self Learning feature please ask your hearing care professional to demonstrate to you the available remote controls for your hearing system.
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Page 20: Operation
Your hearing care professional may have delayed the start-up of your microSavia Art hearing system (9 or 15 seconds once it is switched on), in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it on your ear. The start-up... -
Page 21: Remote Control (Optional)
Telecoil (optional) Your hearing care professional may have activated a Telecoil (T-coil) in your microSavia Art hearing systems. The programs with T-coil are used to listen to telephones that are compatible with hearing system or via inductive loop systems (present in some school settings, theaters, churches etc.) as well as other solutions (e.g. - Page 22 Operation Phonak offers a complete range of modern remote controls. Ask your hearing care professional to demonstrate them to you. Choose the model that is most convenient for your lifestyle and your taste. WatchPilot2: exclusive and modern, available for women and men, with sporty rubber band or elegant...
- Page 23 SoundPilot2: direct access to all functions of your microSavia Art hearing system. KeyPilot2: small, easy and convenient.
- Page 24 Operation For best results with your KeyPilot or WatchPilot remote control, refer to photo. For detailed information on the use of your remote control, please refer to its user guide. Your hearing care professional can also print an individual description of your hearing programs for you.
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Page 25: Wireless Systems - Mylink (Optional)
Wireless Systems – MyLink (optional) Your microSavia Art hearing system allows you to fully benefit from the Wireless Systems from Phonak. Wireless Systems greatly improve communication when noise, distance or reverberation is a problem. A Wireless System consists of a transmitter (e.g. SmartLink SX or EasyLink) and a receiver (MyLink). - Page 26 Wireless Systems – MyLink (optional) Using MyLink 1) Wear MyLink around your neck 2) Switch MyLink ON 3) Switch the transmitter ON (e.g. SmartLink SX) by holding it in front of you, from a distance of 20-30 cm (8-12 inches).
- Page 27 The transmitter automatically selects the telecoil and microphone program of your microSavia Art so you can hear the voice picked up by the transmitter and the voice picked up by the hearing system’s microphone. 4) Your Wireless System is now ready to operate.
- Page 28 Wireless Systems – MyLink (optional) For SmartLink users: To increase/decrease the volume of the microSavia Art system, press here: Please consult the SmartLink SX or EasyLink User Guide to fully benefit from your Wireless System in all the different use cases.
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Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance Microphone Protector Important: The Microphone Protector is an exclusive Phonak system designed to protect the microSavia Art high-tech microphones from dirt, which may damage them. The Microphone Protector can be replaced if needed. Your hearing system should never be used without the Microphone Protector. -
Page 30: Micro Tube And Dome
The following care and maintenance instructions will help extend the life span and ensure the quality and comfort of your microSavia Art hearing system. The micro tube feeds the amplified sound from the hearing system into the ear. It is important that the micro tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear. - Page 31 Detach the micro tube from the hearing system as follows: • Hold the micro tube in one hand and the hearing instrument in the other hand. • Gently twist the micro tube 90° and pull it straight out, away from the hearing instrument 90°...
- Page 32 Maintenance Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the micro tube and dome. Use the cleaning rod to clean the inside of the micro tube and dome. Gently insert the cleaning rod where the micro tube attaches to the hearing system and push it all the way through the micro tube and out through the dome .
- Page 33 Attach the micro tube onto the hearing system as follows: • Hold the micro tube in one hand and the hearing system in the other hand. • Push the micro tube on to the hearing system until it is snug...
- Page 34 Maintenance The micro tube and dome should never be submerged or rinsed in water, as there is a risk that a water drop may become lodged in the micro tube. If this should occur, it will prevent sound from coming through the micro tube, and may be harmful to the hearing system’s electronics.
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Page 35: Important Points
Avoid strong jolts and vibration. 3) Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. We recommend C&C Line from Phonak to care for your microSavia Art hearing system. Your hearing care professional will gladly advise you. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your... - Page 36 Maintenance 5) If you experience any soreness or inflammation in or behind your ear, contact your hearing care professional. 6) If your hearing system fails to operate after you have correctly inserted new batteries, contact your hearing care professional for advice. Please remember to also bring your remote control, if you use one, together with your hearing system for service inquiry.
- Page 37 Warning In very rare cases, the dome can remain in the ear canal when removing the external receiver unit from the ear. In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal, it is strongly recommended to see a medical specialist for safe removal.
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Page 38: Service And Warranty
Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centres renders the Phonak warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in his office. -
Page 40: Phonak Distributors Worldwide
France Phonak France SA, 69500 Bron Germany Phonak GmbH, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen EC Representative India India Phonak India Pvt. Ltd., 100 034 New Delhi Italy Phonak Italia S.r.l., 20159 Milano Japan Phonak Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo 101-0044 Jordan Phonak Middle East, 11181 Amman Mexico Phonak Mexicana, S.A. - Page 41 Spain Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03008 Alicante Sweden Phonak AB, 117 43 Stockholm Switzerland Phonak AG, Phonak Schweiz, 8712 Stäfa Turkey Phonak Turkey A.S., 34357 Istanbul United Kingdom Phonak UK Limited Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1PP Phonak LLC, Warrenville, IL 60555-3927 Independent...
- Page 42 The CE symbol is confirmation by Phonak AG that microSavia Art products and accessories meet the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices. This symbol indicates that microSavia Art products comply with requirements for a BF type applied part according to EN 60601-1.
- Page 44 Your hearing care professional: www.phonak.com...
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