Phonak Q90 User manual

User Guide
Phonak Virto Q
Q90, Q70, Q50, Q30

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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 12
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing aid 15
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid 15
Step 2. Battery preparation 18
Step 3. Inserting the battery 18
Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid 19
Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid 20
Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
in the ear 22
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
in the ear 24
Step 8. Adjusting nano 25
Contents

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Step 9. Removing the hearing aid 29
Step 10. Turning off the hearing aid 31
Step 11. Changing the battery 32
5. Care and maintenance 33
6. Troubleshooting 36
7. Wireless accessories description 38
8. Service and warranty 42
9. Compliance information 44
10. Information and explanation of symbols 47

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This user guide is valid for:
Wireless models
Phonak Virto Q90-312
Phonak Virto Q90-13
Phonak Virto Q70-312
Phonak Virto Q70-13
Phonak Virto Q50-312
Phonak Virto Q50-13
Phonak Virto Q30-312
Phonak Virto Q30-13
Non wireless models
Phonak Virto Q90-nano NW O
Phonak Virto Q90-10 NW O
Phonak Virto Q90-312 NW
Phonak Virto Q70-nano NW O
Phonak Virto Q70-10 NW O
Phonak Virto Q70-312 NW
Phonak Virto Q50-nano NW O
Phonak Virto Q50-10 NW O
Phonak Virto Q50-312 NW
Phonak Virto Q30-10 NW O
Phonak Virto Q30-312 NW

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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.
2.1 Hazard 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.
!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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!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, mentally challenged
people 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.
!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 that can cause
choking, if swallowed by children. Keep out of reach
of children, mentally challenged people and pets.
If swallowed, consult a physician or hospital
immediately.

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2. Important safety information
!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.):
■Keep 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.
■Keep magnets (i.e. battery handling tool, EasyPhone
magnet, etc.) at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from
the active implant.
■You are not permitted to use wireless accessories
for your hearing aids. Ask your hearing care
professional for details.

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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 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.

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2. Important safety information
IAlways use new batteries for your hearing aid. In case
a battery is leaking, replace it immediately with a
new one to avoid skin irritations. 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.
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.