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- Page 1 Eleva ™ User Guide 0459...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome Description Preparation Replacing the battery Inserting Eleva in your ear Removing Eleva from your ear Operation Switching ON/OFF Controlling the volume (optional) Selecting a hearing program Telecoil (optional) EasyPhone (optional) Remote controls (optional) Maintenance Important points Warning Service and Warranty... -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome Your new Eleva hearing system uses the very latest advances in digital hearing technology. Eleva offers you automatic functions, providing the highest sound quality and hearing comfort in most of your hearing situations. High-tech has turned highly sophisticated hearing systems into convenient devices that are easy to use. -
Page 4: Description
Description Eleva 11 CIC/MC Eleva 11 CIC/MC RC Standard battery size 10 Eleva 22 ITC/HS Eleva 22 ITC/HS dAZ Standard battery size 312... - Page 5 Eleva 33 FS P Standard battery size 13 Protected Microphone Input (2 on models with adaptive digital AudioZoom (dAZ) technology) Battery compartment with ON/OFF Program switch (optional) Volume control (optional) Receiver (Sound outlet) Custom made shell Removal handle (Eleva 11 only)
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Page 6: Preparation
Preparation Replacing the battery 1) Remove the protective foil from the new battery. 2) Hold the hearing system with the battery compartment upwards and open the battery cover. - Page 7 3) Remove the old battery. 4) Insert the new battery. Please ensure that the “+” sign on the battery (flat side) is on the same side as the “+” sign on the battery cover.
- Page 8 Preparation 5) Gently shut the battery cover, until you feel it “click” into place.
- Page 9 Replacing the battery Handle the battery cover gently and do not use excessive force. Do not try to open the cover further than shown on the drawing. If there is any resistance when closing the cover, ensure that the battery is correctly inserted. The cover will not close if the battery is inserted upside down.
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Page 10: Inserting Eleva In Your Ear
Preparation Inserting Eleva in your ear If possible, select the mute mode (see page 18) before insertion to avoid whistling. Alternatively, your hearing care professional may have activated a delayed activation timer. This function delays the activation of the hearing system (9 or 15 seconds) after the battery door was closed. - Page 11 Grasp the hearing system between the thumb and index finger, using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system. Insert it canal end first into the ear canal. Tug gently on your ear lobe and push the hearing system into the correct position.
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Page 12: Removing Eleva From Your Ear
Preparation Removing Eleva from your ear If possible, select the mute mode (see page 18) before removing your Eleva to avoid whistling. • Eleva with removal handle Grasp the handle between your thumb and index finger and pull the hearing system upwards out of... - Page 13 • Eleva without a removal handle Put your thumb behind your lobe, (just below the hard cartilage) and gently press your ear upward to push the hearing system out of the canal. In order to help it along, make chewing movements with your jaw.
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Page 14: Operation
Operation Switching ON/OFF Switching ON: The hearing system is switched ON when the battery cover is closed. Switching OFF: To switch the hearing system OFF, open the battery cover. - Page 15 When switched ON, your Eleva hearing system is automatically set at the preset gain and in your default hearing program. Your hearing care professional may have delayed the activation of your Eleva hearing system after switching ON (9 or 15 seconds), in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it in your ear.
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Page 16: Controlling The Volume (Optional)
Operation Controlling the volume (optional) left right down down Preset volume: Automatically set when hearing system is switched ON. Increase volume: Turn the volume control forwards. Reduce volume: Turn the volume control backwards. - Page 17 • A single beep indicates the default volume setting. A double beep indicates that you have reached the limit of your volume control range. • Phonak’s remote controls (see page 23) can also control the volume of all Eleva instruments that are remote-controllable, including the models...
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Page 18: Selecting A Hearing Program
Operation Selecting a hearing program Automatic program selection The program selection in Eleva is fully automatic (mode A). This advanced hearing system is able to recognize different hearing environments and to automatically select the most appropriate hearing program. Program switch (optional): The program switch allows toggling between the “Automatic Mode”... -
Page 19: Telecoil (Optional)
Telecoil (T-coil) (optional) Your hearing care professional may have activated a T-coil in your Eleva hearing systems. The programs with T-coil are used with telephones that are compatible with hearing systems or with induction loop systems (present in some school settings, theaters, churches, etc.). -
Page 20: Easyphone (Optional)
Operation EasyPhone (optional) The EasyPhone function enables your Eleva hearing system to automatically select your telephone program when the telephone handset is held close to your ear. An acoustic signal confirms the switching. It auto- matically returns to the previous hearing program when the telephone handset is removed from your ear. - Page 21 Fixing the EasyPhone magnet Clean the telephone handset thoroughly. Hold the telephone handset nearly vertically, similarly to making a telephone call. Hold the magnet near to the “listening end” of your tele- phone handset and release it. The magnet will automatically flip to the correct side at the right location.
- Page 22 Operation Use of EasyPhone Use the telephone in a normal manner. An acoustic signal indicates the activation of the EasyPhone program. At the beginning, you may need to move the handset slightly to find the optimum position for switching and comfortable hearing. If necessary, move the magnet to another position on the handset to increase your comfort of use.
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Page 23: Remote Controls (Optional)
Remote controls (optional) Remote controls from Phonak allow a discrete and convenient control of all the functions of your Eleva hearing system: • Volume up and down • Program selection • Automatic mode selection If you wear two hearing system, the remote control will simultaneously control both hearing systems. - Page 24 Operation WatchPilot2: exclusive and modern, available for women and men, with sporty rubber band or elegant metal band. SoundPilot2: the most user-friendly access to all functions of your Eleva hearing systems.
- Page 25 KeyPilot2: small, easy, convenient. For detailed information on the use of your remote control, please refer to its user guide. Your hearing care professional can also print an individual description of your hearing programs for you. Do not use your remote control in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance on airplanes.
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Page 26: Maintenance
Avoid strong jolts and vibration. 5) Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. CleanLine from Phonak is a complete set of cleansing products. Your hearing care professional will be glad to advise you. - Page 27 6) Hair spray, face creams and make-up can damage hearing systems. Remove the hearing systems before applying cosmetics. 7) If you experience any soreness or inflammation in or behind your ear, contact your hearing care professional. 8) If your hearing system fails to operate after you have correctly inserted new batteries, contact your hearing care professional for advice.
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Page 28: Warning
Warning Hearing instrument batteries are toxic when swallowed! Keep them out of reach of children and pets. If batteries are swallowed, please seek the advice of a medial practitioner! Use only hearing instruments that have been specially programmed for you by a hearing care professional. -
Page 29: Service And Warranty
Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the Phonak warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office. This warranty... -
Page 30: Phonak Distributors Worldwide
New Zealand Phonak New Zealand Ltd., Takapuna Auckland 9 Norway Phonak AS, 0105 Oslo Poland Phonak Polska Sp. z o.o., 00-567 Warszawa Spain Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03008 Alicante Sweden Phonak AB, 117 43 Stockholm Switzerland Phonak AG, Phonak Schweiz, 8712 Stäfa... - Page 31 Independent A complete list of Phonak distributors general agents: is available at Phonak's Internet site: www.phonak.com. Please visit us or ask your hearing care professional for information. Manufacturer: Phonak AG, Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa, Switzerland 0459...
- Page 32 Your hearing care professional: www.phonak.com...