iSense Micro User manual

iSense Micro
User Guide
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Contents
Welcome 4
Online resources 6
iSense Micro package 7
Important iSense Micro numbers 8
Instrument description 10
Getting started 11
Inserting the battery 11
Fitting the iSense Micro in the ear 14
Switching ON 16
Switching OFF 17
Ear wax detection 18
Replacing the ear wax filter 19

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Important information 21
Service and warranty 22
Declaration of conformity 23
Phonak distributors worldwide 24

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iSense Micro is an ingenious new FM (wireless) receiver
specifically developed for people who have difficulty
understanding speech in complex listening situations.
iSense Micro’s unique design offers a variety of benefits:
쐍This micro style receiver is light weight and
therefore highly comfortable to wear
쐍Its sleek cutting edge design is modern and
attractive
쐍Available in a choice of colors to suit your
personal style
Please read this manual carefully to make sure you
benefit from all of iSense Micro’s features.
Welcome

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For detailed information on using your FM transmitter,
which is part of your overall FM solution, please refer
to the appropriate FM transmitter User Guide (also see
www.phonak.com).
iSense is a quality product developed by the Swiss
company Phonak, the world leader in FM technology,
innovation and reliability. With proper care and
usage, your iSense will support your hearing and
communication needs for many years.
Phonak - life is on!

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Online resources
To learn more about iSense and Phonak’s other
FM products, we recommend visiting the following
websites:
쐍www.eSchoolDesk.com
This website was designed first and foremost to
support teachers, however it is also useful for
parents and FM users. It includes numerous short
movies that explain how various product features
and functions work. There are also special sections
on FM system care, maintenance and trouble-
shooting to help users live comfortably with their
devices.
쐍www.phonak.com
This is the Phonak website. Go to the Consumer/
Product section and then click FM Systems to
find information on our full range of transmitters
and receivers.
쐍www.iSense.phonak.com
This is the iSense homepage. Here you’ll find
information about iSense products, detailed user
testimonials and much more.
쐍www.FMeLibrary.com
This is an online scientific library all about
FM systems. Here you can find FM-related papers
and reports from all over the world.

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iSense Micro package
iSense Micro is delivered in a complete package that
includes ear wax filters and a retention piece.
To operate the system, a 312 battery is also required.
iSense Micro
Replacement ear wax filters
312 battery

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Operating time:
쐍Operating time in active mode until the battery is
empty and needs to be replaced:
컄approx. 40-50 hours
Battery type:
쐍312 (color code: brown)
Operating range:
쐍Inside a building:
컄approx. 50 feet (15 meters)
쐍Outside
컄approx. 130–170 feet (40–50 meters)
High powered electronic equipment, large electronic
installations and metallic structures may impair and
significantly reduce the iSense’s operating range.
Important iSense Micro numbers

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Acoustical warning signals:
쐍Replace ear wax filter (see also page 19)
Beep – Beep – Beep…
Beep – Beep – Beep…
Three beeps every five seconds
쐍Replace battery (see also page 11)
Beeeep – Beeeep – Beeeep
Three long beeps.

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햲iSense Micro housing
햳ON/OFF switch and battery compartment
(312 battery)
햴Retention piece
햵Flex
햶Ear wax filter
The battery compartment of the iSense Micro
does not feature a child-proof lock!
Instrument description
햳
햴
햶
햲
햵

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Inserting the battery
Using the nail grip, open the battery compartment
completely and remove the old battery.
Remove the
protective foil from
the new battery.
Wait for
at least 30 seconds
before inserting it.
Getting started

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Getting started
Insert the new battery with the “+” sign (flat side of
the battery) in line with the “+” marked on the battery
compartment and close it.

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Handle the battery compartment with care and
do not use excessive force.
If there is any resistance when shutting the
compartment, ensure that the battery is inserted
correctly. The compartment may not close
properly if the battery is upside down and the
instrument will not work.
When your iSense Micro is not in use, leave the
battery compartment open to allow any moisture
to evaporate.
We recommend you only use batteries which your
iSense Micro specialist approves and sells.
Low battery warning
An acoustic signal gives you an early warning that the
battery is approaching exhaustion.

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Getting started
Fitting the iSense Micro in the ear
햲Make sure the iSense Micro’s retention piece
is attached and bent. 햲
Never use the iSense Micro without
its retention piece!
Example: iSense Micro bent
for the right ear
햳Place the iSense Micro
over the top of your ear.

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햴Ensure that the receiver is placed
well in front of the ear canal.
햵Use the transparent retention
to fix the receiver in the concha
(the inner part of the visible ear).

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Switching ON
Close the battery
compartment
by pressing on
the base of
the instrument.
Proceed as follow:
1. Insert a new 312 battery (see page 11) and fit
the iSense Micro in the ear (see page 14)
2. Switch ON the iSense Micro
3. Switch ON the related FM transmitter (e.g. inspiro)
iSense will carry out an automatic self check after being
switched ON. A warning tone will sound if the ear wax
filter is blocked and should be replaced (see page 18).
Getting started

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Switching OFF
Using the nail grip,
slightly open the
battery cover until
it snaps into its
OFF position.

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The iSense Micro’s ear wax detection feature sounds a
warning tone if the ear wax filter is blocked.
쐍This ear wax check is automatically carried out
when the iSense Micro is switched ON. The device
generates a beep sound to help it detect ear wax –
this beep may be heard by the user.
쐍If the wax filter is blocked and needs to be replaced,
the following sounds will be heard:
Beep – Beep – Beep…
Beep – Beep – Beep…
Three beeps every five seconds.
These ear wax detection beeps will be sounded auto-
matically every hour.
If Phonak’s inspiro FM transmitter is being used, this
ear wax detection warning will also be activated by the
inspiro’s Monitoring feature. The result of the ear wax
detection test will also be displayed on the inspiro’s
LCD. Check the inspiro User Guide for detailed information
on how to use the Monitoring feature.
Ear wax detection

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The iSense ear wax filter is a replaceable part that
protects the receiver from the build up of wax. From
time to time the wax filter should be replaced.
For the best results, change the ear wax filter when
recommended by your hearing care professional.
Use only the supplied handling tools when changing
the ear wax filter.
These handling tools are designed for single use only;
please dispose of them after use.
Replacing the ear wax filter
removal side
insertion side

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Replacing the ear wax filter
Removing
the old filter
Inserting
the new filter
햲
햳
햴
햵