Starkey BTE Behind-The-Ear User manual

BTE
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Behind-The-Ear

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CONTENTS
About Your Hearing Instruments ..............2
Features and Controls ......................4
Open Fittings ............................5
Identification .............................6
Batteries ................................7
Earmold Insertion and Removal ..............12
Open Earmold Insertion and Removal .........13
On, Off and Volume Control .................15
Multimemory Settings ......................18
Directional Microphones ....................21
Using the Telephone .......................23
Direct Audio Input.........................27
Feedback................................29
Handling and Care ........................30
Troubleshooting Guide .....................37
Communication Strategies ..................38
Notes...................................42
FDA Information ..........................44

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Congratulations!
You’ve just taken the first step
on your journey toward better
hearing. This manual is your
guide to the use and care of your
new hearing instruments. If you
have questions, your hearing
professional is trained and willing
to help.
Your new hearing instruments
are customized to your hearing
loss and lifestyle. Your hearing
professional can make changes
to the instruments to match your
needs. They will make note of
these changes in this manual. Look
for boxes like the one below where
your hearing professional can make
note of the customized settings for
your instruments.

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You have Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing instruments.
Your hearing instruments were chosen for you to treat
your hearing loss. Your hearing professional will select
the features specific to your hearing instruments.
Your hearing instrument style is:
BTE with custom earmold (page 12)
BTE with open fit earbud (page 13)
BTE with open custom earmold (page 13)
Your hearing instrument features include:
Multimemory settings
Automatic telephone response
Automatic telecoil
Telecoil
Directional microphones
ABOUT YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENTS

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Your BTE has two controls that operate the
instrument: a volume control and a
multimemory button.
It is important that you are familiar with the control
locations and functions on your instrument.
ABOUT YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENTS
BTE WITH CUSTOM EARMOLD

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
EARHOOK
DIRECTIONAL
MICROPHONE
SOUND INLET
VOLUME CONTROL
MULTIMEMORY BUTTON
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
WITH ON/OFF CONTROL

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Your BTE may be configured for an open fitting.
This method of fitting uses one of two different
ear configurations, a soft earbud or an open
custom earmold.
Your hearing instrument is configured for an
open fitting.
OPEN FITTINGS
BTE OPEN FITTING
WITH EARBUD
BTE OPEN FITTING WITH
OPEN CUSTOM EARMOLD

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Serial Number and Identification
Each instrument can be identified by its serial
number, located on the inside of the battery
compartment.
Left and right hearing instruments may be identified
by the optional side indicator in the slot on the
battery compartment.
IDENTIFICATION
RED is for
RIGHT ear,
BLUE is for
LEFT ear.
YEAR
MADE
00-000000
SERIAL
NUMBER
MANUFACTURER’S NAME
MODEL NAME
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
DIRECT
AUDIO
INPUT
CONTACT

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Battery Size
Your hearing instruments use a size 13 battery. Your
battery packages will have an orange mark.
It is very important to use the correct size and type
battery for your hearing instrument.
Because of their size,
it’s a good idea to change
and replace batteries at
a table or desk to reduce
the risk of dropping the
instrument or battery.
To insert or replace the
battery, open the battery
compartment by placing
your fingernail under the
edge of the swing-out door
and gently pull away from
the instrument. Do not open
the battery door too far or
damage is likely to occur.
BATTERIES

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Changing Batteries
Remove the old battery by
pushing it out the top of the
fully opened door.
DO NOT pull it out the side
of the door.
Place the new battery in the
compartment with the plus
(+) sign facing up.
Close the battery
compartment by swinging
the door until it snaps shut.
NEVER FORCE THE DOOR
SHUT. This could result in
serious damage. If the door
will not close easily, check that the battery is placed
properly in the compartment and is not upside down.
BATTERIES