Starkey RIC Operation Manual

Made for iphone (receiver-in-canal) (behind-the-ear)
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Made for iPhone
RIC and BTE
®
(Receiver-In-Canal)
(Behind-The-Ear)
O P E R A T I O N S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 Made for iPhone RIC and BTE ® (Receiver-In-Canal) (Behind-The-Ear) O P E R A T I O N S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hear Clear Receiver Wax Guards Standard Tubing/Thin Tubing 30–33 Service and Repair Troubleshooting Guide Made for iPhone RIC and BTE, and TruLink Tips for Better Communication are compatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Safety Information iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s,...
  • Page 3 Made for iPhone RIC 13 Overview Made for iPhone RIC 13 Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your RIC hearing system controls include: 1. Hearing Instrument 2. Cable 3. Receiver 4. Microphones 5. Battery Compartment, Location of serial number (inside battery compartment) 6.
  • Page 4: Bte 13 Overview

    Made for iPhone BTE 13 Overview Made for iPhone BTE 13 Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your BTE hearing system controls include: 1. Hearing Instrument 2. Earhook 3. Microphones 4. Push Button (memory control) 5. Battery Compartment, Location of serial number (inside battery compartment) 6.
  • Page 5 Preparation Preparation Batteries RIC 13 Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the orange (13) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door.
  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation BTE 13 Battery Indicators An indicator will sound when the battery voltage is low. You have approximately 30 minutes* to replace the battery. An indicator may also sound just before the battery stops working. * Actual time between low battery indicator and shutdown will vary depending on environmental noise levels and battery brand.
  • Page 7 Preparation Preparation Helpful Hints Warnings • NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. DOOR SHUT. This could result in To help prevent the accidental serious damage. If the door will ingestion of batteries: not close securely, check that the Keep out of reach of children battery is inserted correctly.
  • Page 8: Ric 13 Insertion And Removal

    Preparation Preparation RIC 13 Insertion and Removal To insert the earbud or earmold: 1. Hold the cable at the bend in front of the receiver with your thumb and forefinger. Gently insert the receiver into your ear canal (Fig. 1).
  • Page 9: Bte 13 Insertion And Removal

    Preparation Preparation BTE 13 Insertion and Removal To insert the Custom Earmold: 1. Hold the Custom Earmold with your thumb and forefinger on the outer side near the tubing (Fig. 1). 2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert the canal tip of the Custom Figure 1 Figure 2 Earmold into your ear canal (Fig.
  • Page 10: Instant Fit Earbud Or Custom Eartip For Bte

    Preparation Preparation Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip for BTE 13 To insert the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip: 1. Insert the Instant Fit Earbud/Custom Eartip into your ear canal (Fig. 1). 2. Gently wrap the BTE over your ear Figure 1 Figure 2 until it rests securely behind your ear...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Preparation Operation On & Off Helpful Hints To turn ON: Insert a battery and • Minor irritation and inflammation completely close the may occur as your ear becomes battery door. accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing To turn OFF: Open the battery door care professional.
  • Page 12 Operation Operation To adjust your hearing system with your IMPORTANT: Before completing the following steps, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your iOS ® iOS device: device. Within the Settings menu, go to Bluetooth and toggle to On. • Ensure that the iOS device is running iOS 7.1 or higher.
  • Page 13 Operation Operation 4a. If your name does not appear in the 6. You will see two pairing requests (one for “Devices List” within 5-7 seconds, each hearing aid). Select Pair for each tap Accessibility in the upper left request. These requests may be several corner, then tap Hearing Aids.
  • Page 14: Telephone Use

    Operation Operation You are now ready to use your iOS device R+L Volume allows you to adjust both to adjust your hearing aids. You can adjust hearing aids simultaneously. either with the native iOS controls or with Normal indicates the name of a memory the TruLink app.
  • Page 15: Hearing System Care

    Instrument Care Hear Clear Receiver Wax Guards ™ Do your best to keep your hearing (RIC ONLY) instrument clean at all times. Heat, The Hear Clear earwax protection moisture and foreign substances can result system uses disposable wax guards. in poor performance.
  • Page 16: Standard Tubing/Thin Tubing

    Hearing System Care Hearing System Care Standard Tubing Thin Tubing (BTE ONLY) (BTE ONLY) 1. Separate the Custom 1. Unscrew the Earmold from the BTE tubing from the by gently pulling the tip of the hearing tubing away from the instrument (Fig.
  • Page 17: Service And Repair

    Hearing System Care Hearing System Care Helpful Hints Service and Repair • When not wearing your hearing If, for any reason, your hearing system does system, open the battery door to allow not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix any moisture to evaporate.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Hearing System Care Tips for Better Communication Troubleshooting Guide Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS you adapt to your new hearing system. It CAUSES will take practice, time and patience for your Low battery Replace battery brain to adapt to the new sounds that your...
  • Page 19 Tips for Better Communication Tips for Better Communication For You For Your Family and Friends • Move closer to and look at the speaker Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss. Request that they: • Sit face-to-face in a quiet room •...
  • Page 20: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information Your hearing instruments should be stored within the temperature and humidity ranges of -40 C (-40 F) to C (140 F) and 10 to 95 percent relative humidity. INTENDED USE: An air conduction hearing aid is a wearable sound-amplifying device intended to Your hearing instruments are designed to operate compensate for impaired hearing.
  • Page 21: Fda Information

    FDA Information FDA Information Required Information vii. Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. The following additional information is provided in viii. Pain or discomfort in the ear. compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING (FDA) regulations: AID USERS.
  • Page 22 FDA Information FDA Information CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS. of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many In addition hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since...
  • Page 23: Fcc Information

    FCC Information FCC Information REGULATORY NOTICES Starkey Hearing Technologies 6700 Washington Ave. South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA RIC 13 FCC ID: EOA-24HALOXF13 Wm. F. Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park IC ID: 6903A-24HALOXF13 Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BX...
  • Page 24 Notes Notes...
  • Page 25 Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. © 2015 Starkey Hearing Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 81330-007 1/15 BKLT2682-02-EE-XX Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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