Phonak Dalia User manual

User Guide
Phonak Dalia
In-the-Ear hearing aids

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1. Welcome 5
2. Important safety information:
Please read before operating your hearing
aid for the rst time 6
Hazard warnings 6
Information on product safety 9
3. Hearing aid description 11
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing aid 14
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid 14
Step 2. Battery preparation 16
Step 3. Inserting the battery 17
Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid 18
Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid 19
Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
in the ear 21
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
in the ear 22
Contents

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Step 8. Removing the hearing aid 23
Step 9. Turning off the hearing aid 25
Step 10. Changing the battery 25
5. Care and maintenance 26
6. Troubleshooting 29
7. FM systems 31
8. Service and warranty 33
9. Compliance information 35
10. Information and explanation of symbols 36

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This user guide is valid for:
Non wireless models CE mark applied
Phonak Dalia 10 Petite 2012
Phonak Dalia 312 UZ Petite 2012
Phonak Dalia 13 UZ Petite 2012

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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 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.com
1. Welcome
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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
!The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and
transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate
for impaired hearing. The hearing aids (specially
programmed for each hearing loss) must only be used
by the intended person. They should not be used by
any other person as they could damage hearing.
2. Important safety information

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!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.
!Do not use the hearing aids in explosive areas (mines
or industrial areas with danger of explosions).
!Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed!
Keep out of reach of children and mentally challenged
people or pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult
your medical 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.
!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.

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!The hearing aid contains small parts that can cause
choking, if swallowed by children. Keep out of reach
of children and mentally challenged people or pets. If
swallowed, consult a physician or hospital
immediately.
!External devices may only be connected if they have
been tested in accordance with corresponding
IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved
by Phonak AG, to avoid any electrical shock.
!The following is only applicable for persons with
active implantable medical devices (i.e. pacemakers,
defibrillators, etc.):
2. Important safety information
SKeep the wireless hearing aid at least 15 cm
(6 inches) away from the active implant. If you
experience any interference, do not use the wireless
hearing aids and contact the manufacturer of the
active implant.
Please, note that interference can also be caused by
power lines, electrostatic discharge, airport metal
detectors etc.
SKeep magnets (i.e. battery handling tool, EasyPhone
magnet, etc.) at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from
the active implant.

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2.2 Information on product safety
INever immerse your hearing aid in water! Protect
it from excessive moisture. Always remove your
hearing aid before showering, bathing, or swimming
as the hearing aid contains sensitive electronic parts.
IProtect your hearing aid from the 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.
IWhen 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.
IDo not drop your hearing aid! Dropping onto a hard
surface can damage your hearing aid.
SYou are not permitted to use wireless accessories
for your hearing aids. Ask your hearing care
professional for details.

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IAlways use new batteries for your hearing aid. In
case a battery is leaking, replace it immediately with
a new one to avoid any skin irritation. You can return
used batteries to your hearing care professional.
IRemove the battery if you are not using your hearing
aid for a long period of time.
2. Important safety information
ISpecial medical or dental examination including
radiation described below, may adversely affect the
correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and
keep them outside the examination room/area before
undergoing:
SMedical or dental examination with X-ray (also CT
scan)
SMedical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans,
generating magnetic fields
Hearing aids don’t need to be removed when passing
security gates (airports etc.). If X-ray is used at all, it
will be in very low doses, and will not affect the hearing
aids.
IDo not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic
equipment is prohibited.