Telecoil; Using The Built-In Telecoil; External T-Coil (Auria T-Coil) - Advanced Bionics HARMONY User Manual

Telecoil

Using the Built-in Telecoil

Telecoils provide wireless access to hearing-aid–compatible telephones and inductive
loop systems (found in some public facilities). Telecoils capture electromagnetic
fi elds in the environment and deliver these signals to your processor. A telecoil is
built into your processor and is programmed by your audiologist.
To activate your telecoil, fi rst consult with your audiologist to determine if a program
in your processor has been created for its use. If so, your telecoil will activate once
you switch to the designated program.
For your telecoil to be effective, you must have access to a looped system or a hearing-
aid–compatible telephone. This will allow the telecoil to receive the electromagnetic
fi eld generated by these devices. If you are attempting to use your telecoil with a
noncompatible audio device, you may hear no sound or a low-level humming or
buzzing noise.
NOTE: Telecoils are known to be susceptible to magnetic noise generated by
most industrial lighting fi xtures, store and airport security scanners, band
scanners, power transformers, motor starters, and monitor screens.

External T-Coil (Auria T-Coil)

WARNING: Small parts hazard: Parents and caregivers should be counseled that
the external implant system contains small parts. The Auria T-Coil
may cause choking if swallowed.
The Auria T-Coil does not come with your kit. Contact AB if you would like to pur-
chase one.
In addition to an internal telecoil built into your processor, an external Auria T-Coil
is also available should this better meet your lifestyle and needs. The external T-Coil
provides the same access to private and public loop systems and hearing-aid–
compatible telephones as your internal telecoil. The external T-Coil connects to your
Direct Connect Earhook and can be rotated to optimize the electromagnetic fi eld
reception.
To use your T-Coil, fi rst consult with your audiologist to determine if a program in
your processor has been created for its use. If so, your T-Coil will activate once you
switch to the designated program.
40 User Guide for the Auria Harmony Sound Processor