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  • Page 1 operations manual Behind-The-Ear...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ConTEnTs About Your Hearing Instruments ....Congratulations! Features and Controls ......You’ve just taken the first step Open Fittings .

  • Page 3: About Your Hearing Instruments

    ABouT your hEAring insTrumEnTs ABouT your hEAring insTrumEnTs You have Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing instruments. Your BTE has two controls that operate Your hearing instruments were chosen for you, to the instrument: a volume control and a treat your hearing loss. Your hearing professional multimemory button.

  • Page 4: Features And Controls

    FEATurEs And ConTrols opEn FiTTings Your BTE may be configured for an open fitting. This method of fitting uses one of two different ear configurations, a soft earbud or an open custom earmold. Your hearing instrument is configured for an open fitting.

  • Page 5: Identification

    idEnTiFiCATion BATTEriEs serial number and identification Battery size Each instrument can be identified by its serial Your hearing instruments use a size 13 battery. Your number, located on the inside of the battery batteries have an orange mark on the package. compartment.

  • Page 6: Changing Batteries

    BATTEriEs BATTEriEs Changing Batteries low Battery indicator Remove the old battery by Your hearing professional will check the box below pushing it out the top of the if the low battery indicator for your instruments is fully opened door. turned on. do noT pull it out the side of the door.
  • Page 7 BATTEriEs BATTEriEs locking the Battery Compartment Battery Caution Your BTE has a tamper- Because batteries can vary in performance, your resistant, locking hearing professional is your best source for lifespan battery compartment. estimates and verification that you are using the The lock switch is proper size and type.

  • Page 8: Earmold Insertion And Removal

    EArmold insErTion And rEmovAl opEn EArmold insErTion And rEmovAl Your hearing instrument is connected to a Your hearing instrument is connected to an open custom earmold. earbud or open custom earmold. To insert the open earbud or open custom earmold, Before placing the BTE with an earmold into your ear, be sure the battery is inserted and the battery door is be sure the battery is inserted and the battery door is...

  • Page 9: On, Off And Volume Control

    opEn EArmold insErTion And rEmovAl on, oFF And volumE ConTrol With your fingertips, move Your hearing instrument is “on” any time a the flexible retention lock functioning battery is properly placed in the into place by first curling and compartment and the battery door is closed. lifting the lock tip into the Some hearing instruments are programmed to have a bowl of your ear.
  • Page 10 on, oFF And volumE ConTrol on, oFF And volumE ConTrol If you open the door further, be careful that the The numbers on the control provide battery does not accidentally fall out. To preserve an orientation for the proper volume battery life, it is recommended that you turn your setting.

  • Page 11: Multimemory Settings

    mulTimEmory sETTings mulTimEmory sETTings While your hearing instruments When changing between memory settings, there have many adjustments that may be an audible beep or indicator to let you know are made automatically, the where each memory is located. For example, the multimemory push button hearing instrument will beep twice for memory 2.

  • Page 12: Directional Microphones

    mulTimEmory sETTings dirECTionAl miCrophonEs Your hearing instruments are equipped with special instructions: directional microphones to help improve understanding in noisy situations like restaurants, parties, and other crowded environments. Your hearing professional will check the appropriate box below: Your hearing aid has a directional microphone. Your directional microphones are activated automatically.

  • Page 13: Using The Telephone

    dirECTionAl miCrophonEs using ThE TElEphonE Your hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone. Your hearing professional will check the box/boxes below that represent the telephone settings in your instruments. Your hearing instruments have the following telephone setting(s): Automatic telephone response When your instruments are in the directional mode, it...
  • Page 14 using ThE TElEphonE using ThE TElEphonE receiver on your ear as you normally would and the special instructions: hearing instrument will select the telephone setting. Then, move the receiver back slightly to activate the phone response. Once the telephone is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument will switch back to the previous listening mode.

  • Page 15: Direct Audio Input

    using ThE TElEphonE dirECT Audio inpuT Your hearing professional Your BTE is compatible can provide you with with direct audio input additional information (DAI). This allows you to regarding devices and connect your instrument to techniques for connecting another electronic sound with a variety of cordless source, such as a wireless and mobile telephones.

  • Page 16: Feedback

    dirECT Audio inpuT FEEdBACk When the DAI module is attached, the instrument’s Feedback is caused by amplified sounds escaping telephone coil memory is available via the from the ear canal that make their way back to the multimemory control. instrument’s microphone. Your new instruments use the most advanced digital technology available with To remove the module, hold the BTE and DAI a unique feedback suppression program.

  • Page 17: Handling And Care

    hAndling And CArE hAndling And CArE Your hearing instruments represent the ultimate Custom Earmold Cleaning and Care in miniature technology, especially when you • Separate the hearing consider the environment in which they function. instrument from the Heat, moisture, and foreign substances can result in earmold for cleaning.
  • Page 18 hAndling And CArE hAndling And CArE • Remove the tubing general Cleaning information from the BTE by using • It is a good idea to your fingernail to perform all cleaning and pull the colored nose battery changes above cone away from a soft cloth on a desk the instrument.
  • Page 19 hAndling And CArE hAndling And CArE general Care information keep your hearing instruments away from moisture • Store your hearing instruments in a dry, safe place away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid • Your instruments may be extreme temperature. so comfortable that you forget you are wearing • When not wearing your hearing instruments, turn them.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    hAndling And CArE TrouBlEshooTing guidE When to call your hearing sympTom possiBlE soluTions professional causEs • Severe reactions, discharge from the ear, Low Battery Replace battery excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant Blocked earmold Clean the Not Working immediate medical attention. tubing or canal devices opening (see page 33)

  • Page 21: Communication Strategies

    CommuniCATion sTrATEgiEs CommuniCATion sTrATEgiEs • Looking at the helpful reminders For you person who is How quickly you adjust to your hearing instruments speaking and sitting depends on how often you wear them. However, face-to-face in a don’t assume that you will hear and understand all quiet room.
  • Page 22 CommuniCATion sTrATEgiEs CommuniCATion sTrATEgiEs • Letting others know what you need. Remember • Speaking clearly and at a normal rate. Shouting that most people don’t know you and cannot or talking directly into the ear can actually make “see” your hearing problem. understanding more difficult. • Remembering you might have a memory setting • Rephrasing rather than repeating the same words for a specific situation. over, as you may find it easier to understand different words.

  • Page 23: Notes

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  • Page 24: Fda Information

    (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of NuEar the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or 6700 Washington Avenue South otorhinolaryngologists.
  • Page 25 NuEar 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 800.626.8327 www.NuEar.com © 2011 NuEar All Rights Reserved 79458-500 9/11 BKLT9458-02-EE-NE Rev. C 0086...

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