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Your Destiny hearing system uses the power
of nFusion
™
Technology which provides vast
improvements in feedback cancellation, noise
management, environmental detection, sound
quality and directional hearing.
"If someone makes a decision to get a
hearing aid, we don't want to delay another
day, because we know we have a chance to
change their lives. You don't wait to change
someone's life."
83588-000 8/07
© All rights reserved
— Jerry Ruzicka, President
Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
BKLT0049-00-EE-ST REV. A
0086
RIC
O p e r at i O n s M a n u a l
receiver-in-the-Canal
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- Page 1 You don’t wait to change someone’s life.” — Jerry Ruzicka, President Starkey Laboratories, Inc. 83588-000 8/07 © All rights reserved BKLT0049-00-EE-ST REV. A 0086...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Identification Features, Controls and Identification .......2 Preparation Batteries ..............4 Battery Indicator Tones ..........6 Insertion and Removal ..........9 Operation On, Off and Volume Levels ........12 Multimemory Settings ..........13 Directional Microphones ........14 Telephone Use ............15 Summary of Settings ..........18 Hearing System Care Instrument Care ............20 Service and Repair..........22... -
Page 3: Identification
Identification Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system may include: 1. Hearing Instrument 2. Receiver 3. Microphones 4. Multimemory Button 5. Battery Compartment (on/off control) 6. Propeller 7. Retention Lock 8. Wax Guard Your hearing system can be identified by: 9. - Page 4 Identification...
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Page 5: Preparation
Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses a size 10 or 312 battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the yellow (10) or brown (312) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. - Page 6 Preparation...
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Page 7: Battery Indicator Tones
Preparation Battery Indicator Tones An indicator will sound when the battery’s voltage is low. You have approximately 20 minutes* to replace the battery. A different tone lasting two seconds 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 8 Preparation Helpful Hints • NEVER FORCE THE 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 •...
- Page 9 Preparation Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries: Keep out of reach of children and pets Check your medications before taking them – batteries have been mistaken for pills Never put batteries in your mouth, as they can easily be swallowed National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline: 0-65-...
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Page 10: Insertion And Removal
Preparation Insertion and Removal To insert the receiver: 1. Hold the tubing at the bend in front of the receiver with your thumb and forefinger. Gently insert the receiver into your ear canal. 2. Carefully place the hearing instrument behind your ear wrapping it over the top of your ear. - Page 11 Preparation...
- Page 12 Preparation 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, contact your hearing care professional. •...
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Page 13: Operation
Operation On, Off and Volume Levels 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. Some hearing systems have been programmed with a power-on delay, allowing additional time to place the hearing system in your ear before it starts working. -
Page 14: Multimemory Settings
Operation Multimemory Settings Your hearing care professional can set up to four hearing programs for you. These additional programs are accessed by pressing the Multimemory button inward. When you press the Multimemory button, you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program. -
Page 15: Directional Microphones
Operation Directional Settings My hearing system uses omnidirectional microphones. Please skip to Telephone Use section on page 16. My hearing system uses directional microphones. Please read the information below. Your hearing system has directional microphones to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations. Your hearing care professional will circle the programmed directional setting for each memory. - Page 16 Operation When the directional microphones are activated automatically (automatic), the hearing instrument will continually monitor the environment and gradually adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility. When the directional microphones are activated by pushing the Multimemory button (manual), the hearing instrument optimizes speech when you select the directional memory.
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Page 17: Telephone Use
Operation Telephone Use Your hearing system allows you to comfortably use the telephone without removing your hearing system. 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. - Page 18 Operation The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2/ T2. The equipment performance measurements, categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied. NOTE: The performance of individual hearing aids may vary with individual cell phones.
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Page 19: Summary Of Settings
Operation Summary of Settings Environment Directional Setting Program 1 Normal Automatic Manual Program 2 Automatic Manual Program 3 Automatic Manual Program 4 Automatic Manual — — Low Battery — — Battery End of Life — — Standby — — Push and Hold... - Page 20 Operation Indicator On Indicator Type 1 Tone 2 Tones Tone Series 3 Tones Tone Series 4 Tones Tone Series Tone Series Sustained Tone Tone Series Tone Series...
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Page 21: 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. • Clean daily over a soft cloth to prevent damage from a fall to a hard surface •... - Page 22 Hearing System Care Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed. Helpful Hints • When not wearing your hearing system, open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate •...
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Page 23: Service And Repair
Hearing System Care Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing system does not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance, you could easily cause further damage. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Hearing System Care Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS CAUSES Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Not Loud Improper Check that receiver Enough insertion is properly placed in the ear canal Hearing change Contact your hearing care professional Low battery Replace battery... -
Page 25: 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. -
Page 26: For Your Family And Friends
Tips for Better Communication • Let others know what you need; keep in mind that people cannot “see” your hearing loss • 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... - Page 27 NOTES...
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Page 29: 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 30 Founded in consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your 1967, Starkey operates facilities in more than best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged. CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS.