Audibel BTE User manual

BTE
(Behind-The-Ear)
OPERATIONS MANUAL

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Select Hearing Instrument
Size 312 Battery - Brown
Size 312 Battery - Brown Size 13 Battery - Orange
Size 13 Battery - Orange
Select Instrument Controls
Rocker Switch Controls
Control Surface Controls

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Overview
Rocker Switch BTE 312 and 13 Overview .............. 4
Control Surface BTE 312 and 13 Overview............ 6
Preparation
Batteries .................................................................. 8
Battery Indicators .................................................. 10
Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment ............... 10
Insertion and Removal........................................... 12
Operation
On & Off................................................................ 16
Volume Control ...................................................... 16
Volume Settings ....................................................... 1 8
Memory ................................................................ 19
Telephone Use ...................................................... 21
Manual Switching ................................................. 22
Direct Audio Input (DAI)........................................ 24
Accessories
Wireless Accessories ............................................. 26
Hearing System Care
Instrument Care..................................................... 27
Standard Tubing .................................................... 28
Thin Tubing............................................................ 29
Service and Repair................................................. 30
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 31
Tips for Better Communication
For You .................................................................. 32
For Your Family and Friends.................................. 33
Safety Information ........................................................ 34
FDA Information ........................................................... 36
FCC Information ........................................................... 38

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Rocker Switch BTE 312 and 13 Overview
Features, Controls and Identification
Your hearing instrument controls include:
1. Earhook
2. Microphones
3. Rocker Switch
4. Battery compartment (on/off control)
5. Tamper resistant battery compartment lock
(Not available on all devices)
6. Side indicator RED is for RIGHT ear,
BLUE is for LEFT ear.
Your hearing instrument can be identified by:
7. Location of serial number
8. Location of manufacturer’s name and
model name
Comfort Fit Solutions:
9. Standard Earmold with tubing
10. Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud
11. Thin tube with Custom Eartip
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Rocker Switch BTE 312 and 13 Overview
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Control Surface BTE 312 and 13 Overview
Features, Controls and Identification
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 RED is for RIGHT ear,
BLUE is for LEFT ear.
Your hearing instrument can be identified by:
7. Location of serial number
8. Location of manufacturer’s name and
model name
Comfort Fit Solutions:
9. Standard Earmold with tubing
10. Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud
11. Thin tube with Custom Eartip
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Control Surface BTE 312 and 13 Overview
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Preparation
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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. Open the battery door gently and remove
the old battery.
3. Remove the tab from the new battery.
4. Line up the battery’s “+” sign (flat side of the battery)
with the “+” on the battery door.
5. Close the battery door.

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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.
Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment
To lock the battery door:
Use an appropriate tool to slide
the recessed switch to the left
until it “clicks” and the colored
mark is visible.
To unlock the battery door:
Slide the recessed switch to the
right until it “clicks” and the
colored mark disappears.
Locking the door is not required
for operation.
My hearing instrument has a tamper resistant
battery compartment. See below.
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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.
Warnings
Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. To help
prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries:
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Check your medications before taking them –
batteries have been mistaken for pills
Never put batteries in your mouth, as they can
easily be swallowed
National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline:
202-625-3333
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Preparation
Insertion and Removal
To insert the Custom Earmold and
hearing instrument:
1.HoldtheCustomEarmoldwithyourthumband
forefinger on the outer side near the tubing.
2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert the
canal tip of the Custom Earmold into your ear canal.
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
Custom Earmold:
Take the instrument from behind your ear and gently
pull the Custom Earmold outward. Pulling lightly down
on the earlobe may help loosen the Custom Earmold
as it is removed.
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Instant Fit Earbud or
Custom Eartip
To insert the Instant Fit
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.
To remove the hearing
instrument and Instant Fit
Earbud or Custom Eartip:
1. Remove the lock from the
concha bowl of your ear.
2. Remove the hearing
instrument from behind
your ear.
3. Gently grasp the tubing at
the opening of the ear canal
and pull outward.
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Preparation
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Helpful Hints
• Minorirritationandinammation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.

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. You may hear a tone series
indicating that your device is fully powered on.
Your switch can be set to perform different functions.
Ask your hearing care professional how your device
is set.
Volume Control
Automatic Volume Control
Your hearing system has been set to a specific volume
level by your hearing care professional. If sounds are
generally too loud or too soft, please contact your
hearing care professional for advice and adjustment.
YourHearingAidusesthefollowingvolumecontrols:
Automatic Volume Control
Rocker Switch Volume Control
Sweep Volume Control
Touch and Release Volume Control
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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. To make sounds
louder, sweep your finger from B to
A. Each sweep increases the volume
one step until you reach the desired
volume or the maximum setting.
To make sounds softer, sweep your
finger from A to B. Each sweep decreases the volume
one step until you reach the desired loudness or the
minimum setting.
Touch and Release Volume Control
Your volume control is configured as
a Touch and Release volume control.
Each time you touch anywhere on the
control surface the volume of your
hearing instrument changes.
The Touch and Release volume
control is configured to automatically
decrease in volume before it increases. To make sounds
louder, touch and release the control surface. Repeat
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Operation
Volume Level Tone
Level 5 (More volume) Five beeps plus tone
Level 4 Four beeps
Level 3 (Power on volume level) Three beeps
Level 2 Two beeps
Level 1 (Less volume) One beep plus tone
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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.
Volume Settings
Some hearing systems can be set for the Right device
to increase the volume and the Left device to decrease
the volume. Ask your hearing care professional if this
setting would benefit you.
Your device will always power-on to the optimal volume
setting determined by your hearing care professional.
The minimum and maximum steps will have an
additional tone following the beeps.
Ask your hearing professional about your specific
hearing programs.

Operation
YourHearingAidusesthefollowingcontrols:
Rocker Switch Memory Control
Touch and Release Memory Control
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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
When you press the switch, you may hear an alert
indicating the device has
changed to the next program.
To advance through programs,
press the top part of the switch.
To reverse cycle through
programs, press the bottom part
of the switch. Ask your hearing
professional about your specific hearing programs.
Touch and Release Memory Control
Your memory control is configured as a Touch and
Release memory control. Each time you
touch anywhere on the control surface
the memory of your hearing instrument
changes.

Operation
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Combined Volume and Memory 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). To change
programs, press and hold the switch (either up or down
to cycle). The hearing aid will cycle through the programs
and present indicators. Release the switch when you are
at the desired program. The upper part of the switch
increases volume and advances through programs. The
lower part of the switch decreases volume and reverse
cycles through programs.
Combined Sweep Volume and Memory Control
Your control surface is set up to allow
changes for both volume and memory/
program. To make sounds louder, sweep
your finger from B to A. To make sounds
softer sweep your finger from A to B.
To change memory/program, touch
anywhere on the control surface.
YourHearingAidusesthefollowingcontrols:
Combined Rocker Switch Volume and
Memory Control
Combined Sweep Memory and Volume Control