Earlens Contact Hearing Solution User manual

Earlens Hearing Aid User Manual
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Contact Hearing Solution User Manual

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Earlens(R) Contact Hearing Solution User Manual

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Earlens Hearing Solution. This user manual is designed to
show you how to use and care for your new Earlens Hearing Aid. We encourage you
to carefully read this entire booklet including the Warnings and Precautions sections
to achieve the maximum benefit from your new hearing technology.
If you have further questions that are not answered in this manual, please contact
your hearing professional or call the Earlens Concierge at 1
-844-730-5986. You
should always access the most up-to-date version of the Earlens Hearing Aid Patient
Instructions for Use (IFU) at www.earlens.com/IFU. The IFU contains results from
Earlens Hearing Aid clinical studies and information regarding safe and eective
EMC use.
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Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid .........4
The Lens ...................................................................6
The Processor and Ear Tip ....................................7
The Charger .............................................................8
Mineral Oil .............................................................10
Using your Earlens Hearing Aid .......................... 11
Turning the Processor O....................................11
Turning the Processor On....................................12
Identifying Left or Right Device ...........................13
Putting on the Processor and Ear Tip................14
Removing the Processor and Ear Tip.................16
Changing Volume and Program ........................17
Processor Alerts.....................................................22
Telephone and Cellphone Use ............................24
Charging and Battery Life ...................................26
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................. 27
Daily Care...............................................................27
Oiling Instructions.................................................29
Avoiding Moisture & Heat....................................32
Warranty................................................................33
Troubleshooting...................................................... 34
Warnings................................................................... 37
Precautions .............................................................. 39
Technical Information............................................ 43
Device Labeling Symbols ...................................... 44
Contents

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Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid
The Earlens Hearing Solution uses asmall Lens placed in your ear by aphysician to
activate your natural hearing system.The behind-the-ear Processor collects sound and
transfers it to the Ear Tip, which converts the sound signal into a rapidly pulsed
energy pulses that power the Lens to vibrate and gently activate your natural
hearing system.
There are important components to your Earlens Hearing Aid that will be described
in this section: the Lens, the Processor, the Ear Tip, the Charger and mineral oil. The
components that you will interact with include the Processor, Ear Tip, Charger and
mineral oil.

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1Sound enters the microphone on the Processor,
which processes the audio signal based on your
hearing needs.
2The audio signal is then converted into
pulses of energy that are transmitted by the
Ear Tip.
3When the energy signal reaches the Lens,
it vibrates the eardrum gently at dierent
frequencies — resulting in rich, natural sound.
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The Lens
The Lens is powered by pulses of energy that contain sound information. When the
Lens detects the signal, it gently activates your natural hearing system,allowing you
to hear sound. To keep your Lens functioning properly, you must apply mineral oil
once to twice daily, or as directed by your provider, and avoid placing foreign
objects in your ear (such as Q-tips, bobby pins, and your fingernails).

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The Processor and Ear Tip
The Processor sits comfortably behind your ear. It collects and sends audio signals
through the Ear Tip. Those signals are received by the Lens.
Ear Tip
Processor
Microphones
Cable
Transmitter
Vent
User Controls

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The Charger
The Charger can hold one or two devices. It features a USB-based AC wall power
adapter as its power source. The Charger includes an LED indicator display to let you
know the charging status of your Processor(s).
Micro-USB
Power Supply
Plug-in
Back View of Charger
Lid
Charging
Status
Indicators
Lid Release
Button
Front View of Charger
Slot Slot