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- Page 1 BTE, BTE, Power BTE, Power Plus BTE (Behind-The-Ear) OPERATIONS MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Features, Controls and Identification ......... 2 Preparation Batteries ................4 Battery Indicators ............... 6 Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment ......6 Insertion and Removal Custom Earmold ............... 8 Earbud or Eartip .............. 10 Operation On & Off ................14 Control Surface: Volume and Multimemory ..... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing instrument controls include: 1. Earhook 2. Microphone 3. Control surface: Volume and/or Memory control 4. Battery compartment (on/off control) 5. Side indicator RIgHT is for ear, BLUE is for LEFT ear. 6. Tamper resistant battery compartment lock (BTE, Power BTE and Power Plus BTE only) Your hearing instrument can be identified by: 7. - Page 5 Overview SERIAL NUMBER 00-000000...
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Page 6: Preparation
The battery size can be identified by the brown (312) or orange (13) color code on the packaging. My hearing instrument uses a: 312 Battery (mini BTE) – Brown 13 Battery (BTE, Power BTE, Power Plus BTE) – Orange To insert or replace the battery: 1. - Page 7 Preparation...
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Page 8: Battery Indicators
Preparation Battery Indicators An indicator will sound when the battery’s voltage is low. You have approximately 5 minutes* to replace the battery. An indicator will sound just before the battery stops working. * Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used. - Page 9 Preparation Helpful Hints • NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY DOOR SHUT; this could result in serious damage; if the door will not close securely, check that the battery is inserted correctly. • Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur. • Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container. • Because batteries vary in size and performance, your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type.
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Page 10: Insertion And Removal
Insertion and Removal Custom Earmold My hearing instrument uses: A Custom Earmold. See below. An Earbud or Eartip. See page 10. Insertion and Removal of Custom Earmold To insert the Custom Earmold and hearing instrument: 1. Hold the Custom Earmold with your thumb and forefinger on the outer side near the tubing. 2. - Page 11 Insertion and Removal...
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Page 12: Earbud Or Eartip
Insertion and Removal Earbud or Eartip To insert the Earbud or Eartip and hearing instrument: 1. Insert the Earbud or Eartip into your ear canal. 2. Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear. 3. Place the lock in the concha bowl of your ear. - Page 13 Insertion and Removal To remove the hearing instrument and Earbud: 1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear. 2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear. 3. Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear canal and pull outward.
- Page 14 Insertion and Removal To remove the hearing instrument and Eartip: 1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear. 2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear. 3. Gently grasp the tubing at the Custom Eartip and pull outward.
- Page 15 Insertion and Removal Helpful Hints • Minor irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing care professional. • If an actual allergic reaction occurs, alternative earmold materials are available; contact your hearing care professional. • Severe swelling, discharge from the ear, excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation On & Off To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door. To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts. Your instrument has a Power-On delay and may require a few seconds to power on. -
Page 17: Control Surface: Volume And Multimemory
Operation Control Surface: Volume and Multimemory Your hearing system features a Control Surface which adjusts multiple features depending on the setting. My Control Surface is set for: Sweep volume control. See Section A – page 16. Touch and Release volume control. See Section B –... - Page 18 Operation Section A – Sweep Volume Control Your volume control is a Sweep volume control. To make sounds louder, sweep your finger from B to A. Each sweep increases the volume one step until you reach the desired volume or the maximum setting.
- Page 19 Operation Section C – Automatic Volume Control Your hearing instruments have been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional. If sounds are generally too loud or soft, please contact your hearing professional for advice and adjustment. Section D –...
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Page 20: Directional Settings
Operation Touch and Release Volume Control Settings Your device will always power-on to the optimal volume setting determined by your hearing care professional. The minimum and maximum steps will have an additional tone following the beeps. Ask your hearing professional about your specific hearing programs. -
Page 21: Telephone Use
Operation Telephone Use Your hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone. Ask your hearing professional about your telephone solution. My hearing instruments have the following telephone setting(s): Automatic Telephone. See below. Automatic Telecoil. See below. Telecoil and Manual Switching. - Page 22 Operation Telecoil and Manual Switching Hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed. Manually switched telecoils are activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the control surface. general Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to, but not fully covering, your ear.
- Page 23 Operation DISCLAIMER – Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the...
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Page 24: Direct Audio Input (Dai)
Operation Direct Audio Input (DAI) My hearing system is set up for DAI use. See below. My hearing system is not set up for DAI use. See page 24. Your hearing system has full direct audio input (DAI) capability. This allows you to connect your hearing system to an electronic sound source such as a wireless FM system, computer audio or an MP3 player. - Page 25 Operation To access, remove the battery with the DAI shoe attached: Hold the BTE and DAI shoe and press the lower part of the DAI shoe, then open the battery door. To remove the DAI shoe: Turn the BTE on the side. Grasp the BTE in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other.
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Page 26: Hearing System Care
Hearing System Care Instrument Care Do your best to keep your hearing instrument clean at all times. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance. • Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the switches, microphone and battery compartment. • Never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument. -
Page 27: Standard Tubing Care
Hearing System Care My hearing instrument has: Standard Tubing. See below. Thin Tubing. See page 26. Standard Tubing Care 1. Separate the Custom Earmold from the BTE by gently pulling the tubing away from the earhook. – Use a soft, damp cloth or a cleaning brush to clean debris from the Custom Earmold. -
Page 28: Thin Tubing Care
Hearing System Care Thin Tubing Care 1. Unscrew the tubing from the tip of the hearing instrument. 2. Thread the cleaner through the tubing, starting at the end just removed from the hearing instrument, until it extends from the other end of the tubing. - Page 29 Hearing System Care Helpful Hints • The control surface on your hearing aid is very sensitive and is designed to work with a clean, dry finger. If your finger is sweaty, gloved or if you just applied lotion, the control surface may not react as well. • If you accidentally touch the control surface with a wet finger and your hearing aid does not react correctly, wipe your finger and the control surface with a dry cloth and try again.
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Page 30: Service And Repair
Hearing System Care Helpful Hints (continued) • When not in use, remove the batteries completely; place your hearing instrument in the storage container and store: – In a dry, safe place. – Away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperatures. – Where you can easily find them. – Safely out of reach of pets and children. Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing instrument does not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
Hearing System Care Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS CAUSES Low battery Replace battery Blocked Remove blockage earmold/tubing/ and clean earbud Not Loud Enough Contact your hearing Hearing change care professional Clean both Debris buildup microphone and receiver with brush Low battery Replace battery Inconsistent Blocked Performance... -
Page 32: Tips For Better Communication
Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system. It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing system provides. Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings. Reading lips, facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss. -
Page 33: For Your Family And Friends
Tips for Better Communication • Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing instruments can and cannot do. • Better hearing with hearing instruments is a learned skill combining desire, practice and patience. For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss. Request that they: • Get your full attention before beginning to speak. -
Page 34: Fda Information
FDA Information Required Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations: WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS. A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning... - Page 35 FDA Information The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty begins when you first take delivery of your hearing instrument from an authorized hearing professional and ends either twelve (12) months or twenty- four (24) months later (“warranty period”depending on the product purchased: 12 months: Ignite 20 24 months: Ignite 30 LIMITATION ON DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:... - Page 37 Limited Warranty WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Batteries, earmolds, accessories, or damage to your hearing instrument caused by misuse or neglect, accident, unauthorized alteration, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance and cleaning. DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES: THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM STARKEY ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE HEARING INSTRUMENT, INCLUDING BY WAY OF EXAMPLE ONLY,...
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- Page 40 A global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S.A. Starkey Laboratories, Inc. 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3476 800.328.8602 www.starkey.com © 2011 Starkey Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 0086 84985-000 7/11 BKLT0259-00-EE-ST Rev. A...