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- Page 1 Aspect & Aspect Xtra O p e r at i O n s M a n u a l On-the-ear...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
table Of cOntents Your On-The-Ear Instrument (OTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Your Instrument . -
Page 3: Your On-The-Ear Instrument (Ote)
yOur On-the-ear instruMent Congratulations on your decision to enjoy The OTE consists of a discreet instrument better hearing with your new On-The-Ear (OTE) containing the digital sound processor, which is hearing instrument . connected by the tubing to a specially-sized earbud or custom earmold that fits comfortably in The OTE is a unique and ideal combination your ear . - Page 4 yOur On-the-ear instruMent yOur On-the-ear instruMent 1: tubing 4: instrument case 2: left/right 5: earbud indicator 6: retention lock 3: Microphone 7: battery Opening compartment The OTE has a colored area where the tubing connects to the instrument . This color indicates the proper side to wear your OTE .
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Page 5: Handling Your Instrument
yOur On-the-ear instruMent handling yOur instruMent Each instrument can be identified by its serial Your OTE is smaller than most other regularly number, located on the inside spine . The handled items . Changing and removing batteries manufacturer and model name are also shown and cleaning your instrument are new skills that in this location . -
Page 6: Batteries
batteries batteries Your OTE uses a size 10A battery . This size is Remove an existing battery identified by the yellow color code on hearing by pulling it out of the fully instrument battery packaging . Always be sure to opened side of the door . - Page 7 batteries insertiOn Because batteries can vary in size and performance, Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason, your Hearing Professional is your best source for as they can easily be unintentionally swallowed . lifespan estimates and verification that you are Before placing your OTE into your ear, be sure using the proper size and type .
- Page 8 insertiOn insertiOn Gently insert the Move the flexible earbud or custom retention lock into shell into your place by first ear canal . curling and lifting the lock tip into the bowl of your ear . earbud custom shell Carefully place Use your finger the instrument to push the lock...
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Page 9: On And Off
reMOval On and Off To remove, take Your OTE is “on” any time a functioning battery the instrument is properly placed in the battery compartment and case out from the battery door is closed . behind your head, and the retention To turn the instrument “off,”... -
Page 10: Volume Levels
vOluMe levels feedback Your OTE has been When your OTE is “on,” when you are inserting or programmed to the removing your instrument, or when you use the most appropriate telephone, you may hear a whistling sound known volume level by your as feedback . -
Page 11: Using The Telephone
using the telephOne, tv and radiO using the telephOne, tv and radiO Your OTE is designed to Adjusting to the work with your telephone radio will depend without removing the on the environment instrument or earbud . Place in which you’re the telephone handset directly listening, and over your ear . -
Page 12: Ote Care
Ote care avOiding MOisture Your OTEs represent a significant investment in Your OTEs may be so your hearing and quality of life . Like any precision light and comfortable, instrument, they require proper care . Heat, you may forget you moisture and foreign substances can degrade have them on . -
Page 13: Cleaning
avOiding MOisture cleaning microwave, or with a hair dryer – the heat will most All parts of your OTE should certainly cause damage . Instead, properly dispose be cleaned on a daily basis . of the battery and leave the battery compartment A brush may be provided to door open . - Page 14 cleaning cleaning When washing the earbud in a sink, be sure the Holding the tubing drain plug is closed, and that the earbud is by the thicker area completely dry before reattaching it to the tubing where the retention and the instrument . lock joins the tubing, gently pull the earbud To perform more extensive...
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Page 15: Put It Away
cleaning put it away Push the line through the entire tubing length . A container may be Once debris has been forced out, slowly pull the provided to carry reamer line out of the tubing . and store your OTE when not in use . -
Page 16: Service And Repair
service and repair trOubleshOOting guide If, for any reason, your OTE does not operate syMptOM pOssible sOlutiOns causes properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself . Not only are you likely to violate any applicable Depleted Replace battery battery warranties or insurance, you could easily cause Blocked earbud Clear blockage... -
Page 17: Tips For Better Communication
tips fOr better cOMMunicatiOn tips fOr better cOMMunicatiOn Your hearing care professional will recommend an For You • Move closer to and look at the speaker appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system. It will take practice, time and •... - Page 18 tips fOr better cOMMunicatiOn nOtes 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 • Look at you or sit face-to-face in a quiet room •...
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Page 20: Fda Required Information
. licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before © Starkey World Headquarters purchasing a hearing aid . Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are P .O . - Page 21 78314-000 7/07 © All rights reserved BKLT8314-05-EE-ST...