Phonak Standard and micro hearing systems User manual

Standard and micro hearing systems
User Guide
Manufacturer:
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa
Switzerland
EU Representative:
Phonak GmbH
D-70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen
Germany
www.phonak.com 0459
029-1006-03/2010-08/A+W/FO Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reserved

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1. Welcome 4
2. Important information:
Please read before operating your hearing
system for the first time 6
Hazard warnings 6
Information on product safety 8
3. Hearing system description 10
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing system 15
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing system 15
Step 2. Battery preparation 18
Step 3. Inserting the battery 18
Step 4. Turning on the hearing system 19
Step 5. Inserting the hearing system 20
Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
behind the ear 26
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
behind the ear 28
Contents
Step 8. Removing the hearing system 29
Step 9. Turning off the hearing system 31
Step 10. Changing the battery 32
Step 11. Changing the battery in hearing
systems with a secured battery compartment 32
5. Care and maintenance 34
6. Troubleshooting 36
7. Wireless accessories and FM systems 37
8. Service and warranty 39
9. Compliance information 40
10. Information and explanation of symbols 43
11. For US market only 46

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1. Welcome
Your new hearing system is a premium Swiss quality
product. It was developed by Phonak, one of the
world‘s leading companies in hearing technology. Your
hearing system 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
system has to offer. With proper use and care, you will
be able to enjoy your hearing system for many years
to come.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing
care professional.
Phonak - life is on www.phonak.com
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Please read the information on the following pages
before using your hearing system.
A hearing system will not restore normal hearing
and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions. Infrequent use
of a hearing system does not permit a user to attain
full benefit from it. The use of a hearing system 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 systems that have been specially
programmed for you by your hearing care professional.
Other systems may be ineffective and may, in
certain cases, damage your hearing.
Changes or modifications to the hearing system
that were not explicitly approved by Phonak are
not permitted. Such changes may damage your ear
or the hearing system.
2. Important safety information
Hearing system 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
or if skin irritation and 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 system 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
Never immerse your hearing system in water!
Protect it from excessive moisture. Always remove
your hearing system before showering, bathing,
or swimming.
Protect your hearing system from heat (never leave
it near a window or in the car.) Never use a micro-
wave or other heating devices to dry your hearing
system. Ask your hearing care professional about
suitable drying methods.
When you are not using your hearing system,
leave the battery compartment open so that any
moisture can evaporate. Make sure that you
always completely dry your hearing system after
use. Store the hearing system in a safe, dry and
clean place.
Do not drop your hearing system! Dropping onto a
hard surface can damage your hearing system.
Always use new batteries for your hearing system.
You can return used batteries to your hearing care
professional.
Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing
system for a long period of time.
X-ray radiation (e. g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of your
hearing systems. We recommend that you
remove them before undergoing X-ray procedures
and keep them outside the room.
Do not use your hearing system in areas where
electronic equipment is prohibited.
2. Important safety information

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Standard model
Option A: with classic earmold
aRight or left indicator (right=red, left=blue),
placed in the battery compartment
bBattery compartment with ON/OFF switch
cVolume control
dProgram button
eMicrophone input with Wind and Weather Protector
fHook/sound output
gHearing tube
hClassic earmold
The following user instructions describe two hearing
system models: The standard and the micro hearing
system.
The standard and the micro hearing system can be
adapted with a variety of earmolds.
On the following pages use the labeled drawings to
identify the hearing system and the earmold that
you use.
Your hearing care professional will tell you what size
of battery you need for your hearing system.
3. Hearing system description
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d
e f
g
h
b
a

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Standard model
Option B: with dome Option C: with SlimTip
g Hearing tube
iEarmold: Dome
jRetention
kEarmold: SlimTip
lRemoval handle
g
i
j
g
k
l
micro model
Option A: with classic earnold
aRight or left indicator (right=red, left=blue),
placed in the battery compartment
bBattery compartment with ON/OFF switch
cProgram button
d Microphone input with Wind and Weather
Protector
e Hook/sound output
f Hearing tube
g Classic earmold
3. Hearing system description
d
b
c
f
g
e
a

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micro model
Option B: with dome Option C: with SlimTip
f Hearing tube
hEarmold: Dome
iRetention
jEarmold: SlimTip
kRemoval handle
f
h
i
f
j
k
3. Hearing system description
The following chapter provides step-by-step instructions
on how to use your hearing system. Please follow
these steps carefully. In the drawings, the parts that
are particularly important for each step are shown
in green.
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing system
Take the hearing instrument in your hand and try out
the hearing system controls. This will make it easier
for you to feel and operate the controls later on when
wearing the hearing system.
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing system

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Standard model
To increase the volume, press the volume control
upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume
control downwards (Fig. 1a) (for standard models
only, the micro model does not have a volume control).
In order to change a hearing program, press the program
button displayed (Fig. 1b).
micro model
Your hearing care professional can configure your
hearing system (push) button as either a volume
control or a program selector.
To increase the volume, press the button on your
right hearing system. To decrease the volume, press
the button on your left hearing system (Fig. 1c).
In order to change a
hearing program, press
the button displayed
(Fig. 1d).
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1d
Fig. 1c
Fig. 1b
4. Using the hearing system
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Increase
volume
Decrease
volume
Left hearing system Right hearing system

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Step 2. Battery preparation
Remove the protective foil from the new battery (Fig. 2).
Wait for two minutes before inserting to activate the
battery.
Step 3. Inserting the battery
Take the hearing system in your hand (Fig. 3a) and
open the battery door. Insert the battery so that you
see the + symbol on the battery (Fig. 3b).
Fig. 2
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b
Step 4. Turning on the hearing system
Switch on the hearing system by closing the battery
compartment (Fig. 4).
Open and close the battery compartment gently
and carefully.
Check if you feel resistance when closing the
battery compartment. Check to make sure the
battery is correctly inserted and in the correct
direction. If the battery is inserted the wrong
way, the hearing system will not work and the
battery compartment can be damaged.
Fig. 4
4. Using the hearing system