Cochlear Baha BP100 User manual

Cochlear™Baha®BP100
Patient User Manual
English

Direct Audio Input
Plastic snap
connector
Microphones
Visual status
indicators
Attachment point
for the safety line
Volume down
button
Program button,
on/off button
Volume up
button
Battery compartment
door

Welcome
Congratulations on your Cochlear™Baha®BP100. You are now ready to use
Cochlear’s highly advanced bone conduction sound processor.
Your Cochlear™Baha®BP100 User Manual is full
of tips and advice on how to best use and care
for your Baha BP100 sound processor. By reading
this manual and then keeping it handy for future
reference, you’ll ensure that you get the most out of
your Baha BP100.

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Introduction
The Cochlear Baha BP100 is a sound processor
that uses direct bone conduction to transmit
sounds to the cochlea (inner ear). It works by
combining a sound processor with an abutment
and a small titanium implant that is placed in the
skull behind the ear. The titanium implant
integrates with the skull bone through a process
called osseointegration. This allows sound to be
conducted via the skull bone directly to the
cochlea, which improves hearing performance.
You should have received your Baha BP100 sound
processor from your hearing care professional
along with the contents of this kit. To ensure
optimal performance, your hearing care
professional will fit the processor to suit your
needs. Be sure to discuss any questions or
concerns that you may have regarding your
hearing, or use of this system, with your hearing
care professional.
The Cochlear Baha BP100 can be used with a Baha
Softband which does not require an implant.
However, all applicable instructions in this
manual should still be followed.
Cochlear Baha BP100 kit
Your Cochlear Baha BP100 kit includes the following
items:
• Cochlear Baha BP100 sound processor
• Abutment cleaning brush
• Pack of batteries
• Abutment cover
• Safety line
• Extra battery doors
• Magnetic battery removal tool
• Share the Experience test rod
• Document pack (user manual, warranty card,
registration card, MRI card)

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English
Contacting customer service
We strive to provide the best possible products and
services to our clients.Your views and experiences
with our products and services are important to us.
If you have any comments you would like to share,
please contact us.
Customer Service – Cochlear Americas
13059 E. Peakview Avenue,
Centennial, CO 80111, USA
Toll free (North America) 1800 523 5798
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Customer Service – Cochlear Europe
9 Weybridge Business Park
Addlestone Road, Addlestone
Surrey KT15 2UF, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Customer Service- Cochlear Asia Pacific
14 Mars Road, Lane Cove,
NSW 2066, Australia
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

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Using your sound processor
The Cochlear Baha BP100 sound processor is
equipped with buttons for selecting different
listening programs and adjusting the volume
level. Audio and visual indicators can be
activated to alert you to the different settings
and processor status.
Your sound processor is programmed to be
used specifically on either the right side or the
left side of your head.
Key to symbols
Throughout the manual you will see small symbols.
Please refer to the list below for explanations:
Note Important information or advice which
is advantageous to follow
Caution Special care to be taken to ensure
safe and effective use.
Audible signal An audible signal will indicate
sound processor status.
Temperature limits Max and min
temperatures to which the sound processor
should be exposed.
Interference. Interference might occur in the
vicinity of equipment with this symbol.
+50 °C
(+122 °F)
-20 °C
(-4 °F)

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On/off and indicators
Turn on your sound processor by pressing and
holding down the middle button until the visual
indicator flashes 3 times. To turn off your sound
processor, press the middle button and hold it down
for 2 seconds.
If the sound processor is turned off and then turned
on again within 15 minutes, it returns to the last
used program and volume level.
If the sound processor is turned off for longer than
15 minutes, or if the battery is changed or removed,
it will return to the default program and volume
(as set by your hearing care professional) when it is
turned on again.
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Audible & visual status indicators
Your sound processor is equipped with audible and
visual status indicators 1(beeps and LEDs). These
provide a simple and effective means of monitoring
the status of the sound processor, and they are
especially useful for caregivers to ensure that their
child’s sound processor is working at all times.
When you turn on your processor, the visible
indicators flash. If they flash orange, 2your sound
processor is configured for the right side of your
head. If they flash blue, 3your sound processor is
for the left side. If you are a bilateral user, make sure
your processor is used on the correct side.
Note: Your hearing care professional has the
ability to disable the flashing indicators and
beeps, if desired. However, the orange and blue
indicators at startup cannot be disabled.
If your Cochlear Then it is configured
Baha BP100 flashes for use on the
Orange Right side
Blue Left side
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Connecting the sound processor
Use the tilt technique to safely and comfortably
connect and disconnect your sound processor, thus
reducing any undue pressure on the snap connector
and abutment. By tilting the sound processor onto or
off of the abutment, you will avoid any discomfort.
To connect your Cochlear Baha BP100:
1Move hair from the abutment.
2Hold the sound processor with the buttons
positioned upwards, tilt it and gently snap
it into place.
3To release, place one finger under the sound
processor and gently tilt until it releases.
Note: To avoid feedback (whistling), ensure that
the sound processor is not touching any other
items, such as glasses or a hat.
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Attaching the safety line
Before connecting the sound processor, attach the
safety line to the sound processor and clip the other
end of the safety line to your shirt or jacket.
Cochlear recommends connecting the safety line
when engaging in physical activities. Children should
use the safety line at all times.