Sonic Charm Series User manual

Charm Custom
Instruments User Guide
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Hearing Instrument Serial Number:
Left Right
Hearing Instrument Model:
Left Right
Battery Size:
Listening Listening
Program # Environment
1
2
3
4
Right & Left Instruments Synchronized
(For ITEPDW, ITCPDW)
r Active r Inactive
Program Button: Program Button Mute:
r Active r Inactive r Active r Inactive
Telephone Coil
(Optional for ITEPDW, ITCPDW, ITED, or ITCD)
r Right r Left r Disabled
Preferred Telephone Ear Non-Telephone Ear Control
r Right r Softer
r Left r Mutes
r Both r No Change
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The following hearing instruments are covered
in this User Guide:
Charm Custom Instruments
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CH60 ITCPDW CH60 ITEPDW
CH60 CIC/CICP
CH40 CIC/CICP
CH60 ITED
CH40 ITED
CH60 IIC CH60 ITCD
CH40 ITCD
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Table of Contents
Congratulations On Your Purchase! 09
General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 10
Hearing Expectations 14
Your Charm IIC Hearing Instrument 16
Your Charm CIC/CICP Hearing Instrument 17
Your Charm ITCD /ITCPDW Hearing Instrument 18
Your Charm ITED /ITEPDW Hearing Instrument 19
Turning Your Hearing Instrument OFF and ON 20
Putting On Your Hearing Instrument 21
Taking Off Your Hearing Instrument 22
Changing the Volume 23
Changing the Programs 26
Using the Telephone 28
Using the Telecoil 31
Changing the Battery 32
Data Logging 35
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Caring for Your Hearing Instruments 36
Operating Your Hearing Instrument
with the RC-P Remote Control 43
Operating Your Hearing Instrument
with the SoundGate Communication Device 44
Environmental Protection 45
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 46
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 48
Warranty and Repairs 50
Accessories 51
Common Problems and Solutions 52
Information for the Hearing Care Provider 56
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 58
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 59
Information and Explanation of Symbols 62
Service 64
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Congratulations on your purchase!
With a little practice, you will soon be on your
way to better hearing. The amplification of
sound provided by your hearing instruments
was adjusted by your health care provider
to the needs of your individual hearing loss.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet before
using your hearing instruments. It contains instructions
and important information about the use and handling
of your hearing instruments and batteries. With proper
use and care, your hearing instruments will improve
your connection with the world around you.
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General Warnings and Safety Guidelines
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous
if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or even
fatality.
Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings and safety guidelines before using
your hearing instruments.
Hazard warnings
Never allow others to wear your hearing
instruments. They are adjusted for your hearing
requirements and may permanently damage
another person’s hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing instrument while
playing contact sports (e.g., rugby, football etc.),
since a strike to the ear could be harmful.
Hearing instruments, their parts and batteries
should be kept out of reach of infants, children
and anyone who might swallow these items
or otherwise cause themselves injury.
Take care when changing and discarding
batteries to keep them out of reach of infants,
children, persons of mental incapacity or pets.
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Clean your hearing instruments and their parts
on a regular basis as recommended. Micro-
organisms from unclean instruments may cause
skin irritations.
Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it is
a hazardous substance.
Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing
instruments may stop functioning without notice.
Keep this in mind while you circulate in traffic
or otherwise depend on warning sounds.
Remove your instruments before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. Allow the product
to dry before wearing your instruments.
Traffic or other warning sounds may be reduced
in level by a directional microphone when these
sounds are coming from behind you.
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Safety information
·Hearing instruments should be used only as directed
and adjusted by your trained hearing care provider.
Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden
and permanent hearing loss.
·Never put your hearing instrument or batteries
in your mouth, as they could easily be swallowed
·Keep batteries away from medications, since they
can easily be mistaken for pills
·In the event that a battery or hearing instrument
is swallowed, see a doctor immediately
·Be aware that use of a hearing instrument may cause
excess earwax to build up in the ear canal which may
require removal by a trained medical professional
·Consult your physician if excessive earwax,
skin irritation, or a foreign object prevents you
from wearing your hearing instrument
·An in-the-ear hearing instrument is a custom-made
product. If you experience discomfort or irritation
of your ear, please see your hearing care provider
immediately for modification of the shell.
·In rare cases, a hearing instrument may cause
a discharge from the ear or allergic reaction.
See a physician immediately if these conditions occur.
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·Never insert cleaning tools into the microphone inlet
or deeply into the sound outlet. This could damage
the hearing instruments.
·Do not expose hearing instruments to extreme
heat by leaving them in the car, near a radiator, etc.
·Avoid exposing your instruments to water and
moisture i.e., steambaths, showers, heavy rain, etc.
·Do not wear your hearing instrument while
swimming, snorkeling or diving, as it is not designed
for such activities
·Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water
or other liquids
·Never attempt to dry your instruments with a hair
dryer, microwave oven, etc.
·It is recommended to remove your hearing
instruments before sleeping
·Protect your instruments by keeping them
in the case when you are not wearing them
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Hearing Expectations
Set appropriate expectations
It is important that you have the right expectations
regarding your hearing instruments. Hearing
instruments can help you hear and understand better,
but they are not a cure for hearing loss.
People whose expectations are too high (“I thought
they would make my hearing normal”) are likely to be
disappointed and may give up.
Hearing instruments can:
·Help you hear and understand better in most
situations
·Allow you to participate more in group situations
and meetings
Hearing instruments cannot:
·Give you normal hearing
Hearing instruments may not:
·Let you hear very soft sounds
·Block ALL background noises – especially in noisy
situations. Even people without hearing loss may
have difficulty hearing in the presence of background
noise.
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Be patient
Unlike with eyeglasses which correct your vision
as soon as you first put them on, with hearing
instruments you will need some time to adjust.
It may take several weeks or months to completely
adjust to your hearing instruments, so try to be patient.
Initially, try different listening situations, such as
one-on-one conversations with family and friends,
and conversations with two or three people at home
or in quiet settings. Also, try having conversations
in noisier places like parties, restaurants, meetings,
and outdoors.
Do not forget that some situations are simply too noisy
in general – even for people without hearing loss.
So, do not get discouraged.
Consistent use of your hearing instrument is strongly
recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does
not allow you to obtain the full benefit from your device.
The use of a hearing instrument is only a part of
total hearing rehabilitation, and may need to be
supplemented by auditory training and instruction
in lipreading.
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Your Charm IIC
Hearing Instrument
1 Microphone opening with T-Cap filter
2 Battery door
3 Removal cord
4 Air vent
5 Canal
6 Sound outlet with wax protection
1
2
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Your Charm CIC/CICP
Hearing Instrument
1 Microphone opening with T-Cap filter
2 Battery door
3 Removal cord
4 Air vent
5 Canal
6 Sound outlet with wax protection
1
2
3
Note!
Charm CICP can be built with an optional
Program Button. Your hearing care provider
will determine whether it is necessary to
include this option on your hearing instrument.
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6
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1 Microphone openings with O-Cap filter
2 Battery door
3 Air vent
4 Program Button
5 Canal
6 Sound outlet with wax protection
1
2
3
4
5
Your Charm ITCD/ITCPDW
Hearing Instrument
1
6
Note!
Charm ITCD and ITCPDW can be built with
an optional Program Button. Charm ITCD
can be built with an optional Volume Control.
Your hearing care provider will determine
whether it is necessary to include these
options on your hearing instrument.
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Your Charm ITED/ITEPDW
Hearing Instrument
1 Microphone openings with O-Cap filter
2 Battery door
3 Air vent
4 Program Button
5 Canal
6 Sound outlet with wax protection
1
2
1
Note!
Charm ITED and ITEPDW can be built with
an optional Program Button. Charm ITED
can be built with an optional Volume Control.
Your hearing care provider will determine
whether it is necessary to include these
options on your hearing instrument.
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Turning Your Hearing Instrument
OFF and ON
To turn the instrument OFF
Place your fingernail
underneath the front
edge of the battery door
and lift to open.
To turn the instrument ON
Push the battery door closed
until it snaps. The hearing
instrument will make one
long beep as it starts.
Note!
Never force the battery door open or closed.
open (OFF) closed (ON)
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