Phonak Ambra User manual

M H2O hearing aid
User Guide

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1. Welcome 5
2. Important safety information:
Please read before operating your hearing
aid for the first time 6
Hazard warnings 6
Information on product safety 8
3. Hearing aid description 10
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing aid 13
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid 13
Step 2. Battery preparation 15
Step 3. Inserting the battery 15
Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid 16
Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid 17
Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
behind the ear 23
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
behind the ear 24
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Step 8. Removing the hearing aid 25
Step 9. Turning off the hearing aid 27
Step 10. Changing the battery 28
Step 11. Changing the battery in hearing
aids with a secured battery compartment 28
5. Care and maintenance 30
6. Troubleshooting 33
7. Wireless accessories and FM systems 35
8. Service and warranty 37
Local warranty 37
International warranty 37
Warranty limitations 37
9. Compliance information 38
10. Information and explanation of symbols 41
11. Important information: Cell phones 44

12. For the US market only, complies with the
FDA regulations 46
Contents

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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.
Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order
to benefit from all the possibilities your new hearing
aid has to offer. With proper use and care, you will be
able to enjoy your hearing aid for many years to come.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing
care professional.
Phonak - life is on www.phonak-us.com
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Please read the information on the following pages
before using your hearing aid.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and
will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions. Infrequent use
of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full
benefit from it. The use of a hearing aid is only
part of hearing habilitation and may need to be
supplemented by auditory training and instruction
in lipreading.
2.1Hazard warnings
Use only hearing aids that have been specially pro-
grammed for you by your hearing care professional.
Other hearing aids may be ineffective and may, in
certain cases, damage your 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.
2. Important safety information

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Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed!
Keep out of reach of children 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 wax occur, please check with your hearing care
professional or physician.
In very rare cases, the dome can remain in your ear
canal when removing the hearing tube from the
ear. In the unlikely case that the dome does get stuck
in your ear canal, it is strongly recommended to
see a physician for safe removal.
Hearing programs in the directional microphone
mode reduce background noises. Please be aware
that warning signals or noises coming from behind,
e. g. cars, are partially or entirely suppressed.
The hearing aid contains small parts which can be
swallowed by children.

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External devices may only be connected if they
have been tested in accordance with corresponding
IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved
by Phonak AG.
2.2 Information on product safety
Your hearing aid is resistant to water, sweat and
dust under the conditions listed in chapter 5. After
exposure to any of these elements the hearing aid
must be rinsed in fresh water and dried.
Protect your hearing aid from heat (never leave it
near a window or in the car.) Never use a microwave
or other heating devices to dry your hearing aid.
Ask your hearing care professional about suitable
drying methods.
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.
2. Important safety information

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Do not drop your hearing aid! Dropping onto a hard
surface can damage your hearing aid.
Always use new batteries for your hearing aid.
You can return used batteries to your hearing care
professional.
Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing
aid for a long period of time.
X-ray radiation (e. g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of your
hearing aids. We recommend that you remove
them before undergoing X-ray procedures and
keep them outside the room.
Do not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic
equipment is prohibited.

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The M H2O can be adapted with a variety of
earmolds. On the following pages use the labeled
drawings to identify the earmold that you use.
Your hearing aid uses a size 13 battery.
3. Hearing aid description