Audibel BTE Operation Manual

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Page 1 (Behind-The-Ear) O P E R A T I O N S M A N U A L...
Page 2 Select Hearing Instrument   Size 312 Battery - Brown Size 13 Battery - Orange   Size 312 Battery - Brown Size 13 Battery - Orange Select Instrument Controls  Rocker Switch Controls  Control Surface Controls...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview Rocker Switch BTE 312 and 13 Overview ....Control Surface BTE 312 and 13 Overview .... Preparation Batteries ..............Battery Indicators ..........Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment ....Insertion and Removal ........... Operation On & Off ..............Volume Control ............
Page 4: Rocker Switch Bte 312 And 13 Overview
Rocker Switch BTE 312 and 13 Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing instrument controls include: Earhook Microphones Rocker Switch Battery compartment (on/off control) Tamper resistant battery compartment lock (Not available on all devices) Side indicator is for RIgHT ear,...
Page 5 Rocker Switch BTE 312 and 13 Overview SERIAl NumBER 00-000000...
Page 6: Control Surface Bte 312 And 13 Overview
Your hearing instrument controls include: 1. Earhook 2. Microphones 3. Control Surface: Volume and/or Memory control 4. Battery compartment (on/off control) 5. Tamper resistant battery compartment lock (BTE, Power BTE and Power Plus BTE only) 6. Side indicator is for RIgHT ear, BluE...
Page 7 Control Surface BTE 312 and 13 Overview SERIAl NumBER 00-000000...
Page 8: Preparation
Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the orange (13) or brown (312) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2.
Page 9 Preparation...
Page 10: Battery Indicators
Preparation Battery Indicators An indicator will sound when the battery 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 11: Helpful Hints
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. • 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.
Page 12: Insertion And Removal
3. Rotate the Custom Earmold backward. 4. Softly press the Custom Earmold into place with your fingertip. 5. Carefully place the BTE behind your ear wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear. To remove the hearing instrument and...
Page 13 Preparation...
Page 14: Custom Eartip
Earbud or Custom Eartip: 1. Insert the Instant Fit Earbud/ Custom 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 15 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, 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.
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 Operation Rocker Switch Volume Control Your hearing system uses the rocker switch to control volume. To increase volume, press then release the top part of the switch. To decrease volume, press then release the bottom part of the switch. Sweep Volume Control Your volume control is a Sweep volume control.
Page 18: Volume Settings
Operation this motion until you are at the minimum setting. The next time you touch the control surface, the volume will increase one step. Continue to touch and release until you reach the desired loudness. NOTE: If 10 minutes or more have passed since the last volume change, the volume will automatically decrease before it increases.
Page 19: Memory
Operation Memory Your hearing care professional can set up to four hearing programs for you. These additional programs are accessed by pressing the control surface/rocker switch. Rocker Switch Memory Control Your Hearing Aid uses the following controls: Rocker Switch Memory Control Touch and Release Memory Control When you press the switch, you may hear an alert indicating the device has changed to the next program.
Page 20 Operation Combined Volume and Memory Control Your Hearing Aid uses the following controls: Combined Rocker Switch Volume and Memory Control Combined Sweep Memory and Volume Control Combined Rocker Switch Volume and Memory Control Your hearing device is set up to adjust volume and programs. To adjust volume, press then release the switch (up to increase and down to decrease).
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: Manual Switching
Operation Manual Switching Manual switching allows you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed. Ask your hearing professional which program you should access for manual telephone use. 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 C63.19-2007 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing...
Page 24: Direct Audio Input (Dai)
FM system, computer audio or an MP3 player. DAI can improve communication and sound quality when reverberation, distance and background noise compete with what you want to hear. To attach the DAI shoe: Snap the DAI shoe on the bottom of the BTE.
Page 25 To remove the DAI shoe: Turn the BTE on the side. Grasp the BTE in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other. Gently bend at the seam between the DAI shoe and the hearing aid.
Page 26: Accessories
Accessories Wireless Accessories* There are several wireless accessories that allow you to control and maximize the full potential of your hearing system. These include a remote control as well as wireless connection to your cell phone and entertainment system. Consult with your hearing professional to determine if your hearing aids have wireless capabilities and which accessories may be best for you.
Page 27: 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 Standard Tubing. My hearing instrument has: Standard tubing.
Page 28: Standard Tubing
Custom Earmold – Wash the Custom Earmold with warm soapy water – Never use solvents 2. Slide the Custom Earmold tubing onto the BTE earhook when completely dry. Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures...
Page 29: Thin Tubing
Hearing System Care Thin Tubing 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. 3.
Page 30: Service And Repair
Hearing System Care Helpful Hints • Make sure the Custom Earmold/Earbud/Eartip and tubing are completely dry before reconnecting to your hearing instrument earhook. • When not wearing your hearing instrument, open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate. • Do not take apart your hearing instruments or insert the cleaning tools inside them. • When not in use, remove the batteries completely; place your hearing instrument in the storage container and store: –...
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...
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.
Page 33: For Your Family And Friends
Tips for Better Communication 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 • Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level; shouting can actually make understanding more difficult • Rephrase rather than repeat the same words; different words may be easier to understand • Minimize distractions while speaking...
Page 34: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Information Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, it is still possible that you may experience interference caused by power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, electromagnetic fields from other medical devices, radio signals and electrostatic discharges. If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your hearing instruments...
Page 35: International Use
Safety Information Use on Aircrafts* The optional wireless capabilities that may be featured in your hearing instruments should not be used on an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel. Your hearing care professional can enable a special program that allows your hearing aids to work without wireless functionality.
Page 36: 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 37 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.
Page 38: Fcc Information
Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Hereby, Starkey Hearing Technologies declares that the BTE is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the below addresses.
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