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- Page 1 Phonak Baseo Q Q15, Q10, Q5 User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Welcome 2. Important safety information: Please read before operating your hearing aid for the first time Hazard warnings Information on product safety 3. Hearing aid description 4. Step-by-step instructions for using the hearing aid Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid Step 2. - Page 3 Step 9. Turning off the hearing aid Step 10. Changing the battery 5. Care and maintenance 6. Troubleshooting 7. Wireless accessories description 8. Service and warranty 9. Compliance information 10. Information and description of symbols...
- Page 4 This user guide is valid for: Non wireless models CE mark applied Phonak Baseo Q15-M 2013 Phonak Baseo Q15-P 2013 Phonak Baseo Q15-SP 2013 Phonak Baseo Q10-M 2013 Phonak Baseo Q10-SP 2013 Phonak Baseo Q5-M 2013 Phonak Baseo Q5-SP 2013...
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Page 5: Welcome
1. Welcome Your new hearing aid is a premium Swiss quality product. It was developed by Phonak, one of the world‘s leading companies in hearing technology. Your hearing aid offers the most modern digital hearing technology currently available on the market. -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
They should not be used by any other person as they could damage hearing. ! Changes or modifications to the hearing aid that were not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted. Such changes may damage your ear or the hearing aid. - Page 7 ! Do not use the hearing aids in explosive areas (mines or industrial areas with danger of explosions). ! Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed! Keep out of reach of children, mentally challenged people and pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult your physician immediately! ! If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inflamed, if skin irritation or accelerated accumulations of ear...
- Page 8 ! External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG, to avoid any electrical shock. ! The following is only applicable for persons with active implantable medical devices (i.e. pacemakers, defibrillators, etc.):...
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Page 9: Information On Product Safety
2.2 Information on product safety I Phonak hearing aids are water resistant and not waterproof. They are designed to withstand normal activities and occasional accidental exposure to extreme conditions. Never immerse your hearing aid in water! Phonak hearing aids are not specifically... - Page 10 2. Important safety information I When you are not using your hearing aid, leave the battery compartment open so that any moisture can evaporate. Make sure that you always completely dry your hearing aid after use. Store the hearing aid in a safe, dry and clean place.
- Page 11 I Special medical or dental examinations including radiation described below, may adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and keep them outside the examination room/area before undergoing: S Medical or dental examinations with X-ray (also CT scan) S Medical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans, generating magnetic fields Hearing aids don’t need to be removed when passing...
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Page 12: Hearing Aid Description
3. Hearing aid description The following user instructions describe different hearing aid models: The M, P and SP hearing aids. The different hearing aids can be adapted with a variety of earmolds. On the following pages use the labeled drawings to identify the earmold that you use. The following table shows what battery you need for your hearing aid model. - Page 13 Option A: with classic earmold a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue) b Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch c Volume control d Program button e Microphone inputs f Hook / sound output g Hearing tube h Classic earmold (detachable)
- Page 14 3. Hearing aid description Option B: with dome Option C: with SlimTip a Hearing tube b Earmold: Dome (detachable) c Retention d Earmold: SlimTip (detachable) e Removal handle...
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Page 15: Step-By-Step Instructions For Using The Hearing Aid
4. Step-by-step instructions for using the hearing aid The following chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your hearing aid. Please follow these steps carefully. In the drawings, the parts that are particularly important for each step are shown in green. Step 1. - Page 16 4. Using the hearing aid To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards (Fig. 1a). Increase volume Decrease volume Fig. 1a In order to change a hearing program, press the program button displayed (Fig.
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Page 17: Step 2. Battery Preparation
Step 2. Battery preparation Remove the protective foil from the new battery (Fig. 2). Wait for two minutes before inserting to activate the battery. Fig. 2... -
Page 18: Step 3. Inserting The Battery
4. Using the hearing aid Step 3. Inserting the battery Take the hearing aid in your hand and open the battery door (Fig. 3a). Insert the battery so that you see the + symbol on the battery (Fig. 3b). Fig. 3a Fig. -
Page 19: Step 4. Turning On The Hearing Aid
Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid Switch on the hearing aid by closing the battery compartment (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 I Open and close the battery compartment gently and carefully. I Check if you feel resistance when closing the battery compartment. -
Page 20: Step 5. Inserting The Hearing Aid
4. Using the hearing aid The hearing aid is now switched on. It can take a few seconds before it starts. (When you wear the hearing aid, you will hear an acoustic signal). Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid This step shows you how to correctly insert the hearing aid. - Page 21 Step 5.1 Identifying the hearing aid for the right and left ear Side indicator: right = red left = blue Fig. 5a...
- Page 22 4. Using the hearing aid Step 5.2 Inserting the hearing aid with classic earmold Before inserting the earmold, check that the earmold tube is slided over the hearing aid hook correctly. With your right hand, take your earmold for the right ear (red mark on the hearing aid, see step 5.1) between your thumb and forefinger (Fig.
- Page 23 If you have problems inserting the hearing aid, use your other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This opens the ear canal a little more and you can rotate the earmold until it fits correctly. Check the fit by running your finger over the bowl of the ear.
- Page 24 4. Using the hearing aid Step 5.3 Inserting the hearing aid with a dome Before inserting the dome, check that it is correctly attached to the tube (dome length is completely sliced over the tube). With your right hand, place the right hearing aid (red mark on the hearing aid, see step 5.1) behind your right ear (Fig.
- Page 25 If you have problems inserting the hearing aid, use your other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This opens the ear canal a little more and you can rotate the dome until it fits correctly. You have now successfully inserted the right hearing aid. Now insert your left hearing aid in the same way (marked in blue, see step 5.1).
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Page 26: Step 6. Adjusting The Volume Control Behind The Ear
4. Using the hearing aid Step 6. Adjusting the volume control behind the ear To increase the volume press the volume control upwards. To decrease it, press the volume control downwards using your forefinger. Use your thumb to lightly support the hearing aid (Fig. -
Page 27: Step 7. Selecting The Hearing Program Behind The Ear
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program behind the ear In order to select or change a hearing program, press the program button displayed (Fig. 7). Fig. 7 If you press it again, you change to the next program. A signal indicates the change. A signal tone can only be easily heard if you have turned on the hearing aids and you are wearing it correctly behind the ear. -
Page 28: Step 8. Removing The Hearing Aid
4. Using the hearing aid Step 8. Removing the hearing aid Step 8.1 Removing the hearing aid with classic earmold Take the hearing aid behind your ear (do not touch the tube!) and lift it above the upper part of your ear and then gently let go (Fig. - Page 29 Step 8.2 Removing the hearing aid with a dome Grasp the hearing aid by the hearing tube and carefully remove it from your ear (Fig. 8c). Fig. 8c ! In very rare cases, the dome can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing tube from the ear.
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Page 30: Step 9. Turning Off The Hearing Aid
4. Using the hearing aid Step 9. Turning off the hearing aid You can turn off your hearing aid by opening the battery compartment (Fig. 9). Fig. 9 Step 10. Changing the battery Your hearing aid will indicate with a double beep, that the battery soon needs to be changed. -
Page 31: Care And Maintenance
5. Care and maintenance Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life. Please use the following specifications as a guideline: General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it. - Page 32 5. Care and maintenance Daily Inspect the earmold (dome or SlimTip) and tube for earwax and moisture deposits. Clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc. for cleaning your hearing aid. It is not recommended to rinse these parts with water, risk for lodging in the tube.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
6. Troubleshooting Hearing aids sound softer than usual / no sound First check whether you can adjust and make the sound louder with the volume control. Then check the hearing tube and earmold for earwax residue and clean if necessary. Check whether the battery is correctly inserted and properly fitted, adjust the fit if necessary. - Page 34 6. Troubleshooting Pain or inflammation in your ear Remove the hearing aid and consult with your hearing care professional. If the problem is serious, please contact your physician.
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Page 35: Wireless Accessories Description
7. Wireless accessories description Phonak provides a range of wireless accessories that extend the capabilities of your hearing aids in selected situations such as watching TV, talking on the phone and communicating in noise over distance. Communication in noise over distance... - Page 36 7. Wireless accessories description Behind-the-ear receiver option Microphone * Body-worn receiver option * Some Roger/FM microphones also support input from audio sources via Bluetooth® or cable.
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Page 37: Service And Warranty
8.2 International warranty Phonak offers a one year limited international warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubes, earmolds, external receivers. - Page 38 8. Service and warranty 8.3 Warranty limitation This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office.
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Page 39: Compliance Information
9. Compliance information Europe: Declaration of Conformity Hereby Phonak AG declares that this Phonak product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www.phonak.com (Phonak worldwide... -
Page 40: Information And Description Of Symbols
10. Information and explanation of symbols With the CE symbol, Phonak AG confirms that this Phonak product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions that were consulted under the above-mentioned directives. - Page 41 EMC and Radio communications compliance label Australia. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides.
- Page 42 10. Information and explanation of symbols Temperature: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit) Humidity transportation: Up to 90% (non condensing) Humidity storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use. See instruction in chapter 2.2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use.
- Page 44 Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak.com...
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Добрый день! Слуховой аппарат Phonak Baseo Q 5 SP не работает от батареек , подключается только через компьютер
No. The Phonak Baseo Q15-M hearing aid works with batteries. The user guide includes steps for battery preparation, inserting the battery, turning the hearing aid on and off, and changing the battery. There is no indication that it must be connected to a computer to function.
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