Starkey DaVinci PsP User manual

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that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are
identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a writ-
ten statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically
evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing
aid. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or hearing aid
dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid
evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing
aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dis-
penser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification,
you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-
option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs
that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a
nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the
hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals
who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician.
Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement
declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that
preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver
is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS. In addition to seeing a physician for
a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed
to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss
may cause problems in language development and the educational
and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training
and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child
with a hearing loss.
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FDA information
your hearing instrument page 1
identification page 2
batteries page 5
earmold insertion and removal page 9
open insertion and removal page 11
on and off page 13
volume levels page 14
multimemory settings page 15
directional microphones page 16
using the telephone page 17
direct audio input page 19
feedback page 20
learning to hear well again page 21
realistic expectations page 22
the communication process page 23
handling and wearing page 24
adjusting to a noisy world page 25
start in quiet, familiar places page 26
focusing on specific sounds page 27
hearing the television and radio page 28
enjoy, but don’t overdo it page 29
how family and friends can help page 30
speak clearly and normally page 31
minimize distractions page 32
time for added consideration page 33
let others know what you need page 34
hearing instrument care page 35
putting it in the right place page 36
avoiding moisture page 37
earmold cleaning and care page 38
open cleaning and care page 39
service and repair page 41
troubleshooting guide page 42

1
your hearing instrument
Your 13 Behind-The-Ear
(BTE) instrument may be
connected by the ear-
hook to the customized
earmold that fits com-
fortably in your ear. This
mold was crafted directly
from the impression
taken by your Hearing
Professional.
Alternatively, your BTE
may be configured for
an open fitting, using a
soft earbud or custom-
made shell.
Your BTE can be pro-
grammed to match your
particular hearing
requirements. These parameters have been
set by your Hearing Professional or the
manufacturer and are not adjustable by
the wearer.
BTE WITH
EARMOLD
BTE WITH
EARBUD

2
1
2
3
4
5
identification
1= EARHOOK
2= DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE SOUND INLET
3= VOLUME CONTROL
4= MULTIMEMORY BUTTON
5= BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND ON-OFF CONTROL
Your BTE has two controls that operate the
instrument. It is important that you are familiar
with the control locations and functions on your
instrument.

3
identification
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 exact fit custom shell.
BTE OPEN
FITTING
WITH
EARBUD
BTE OPEN
FITTING
WITH
EXACT FIT
CUSTOM
SHELL

4
identification
MANUFACTURER’S NAME
MODEL NAME
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
DIRECT
AUDIO
INPUT
CONTACT
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
00-000000
YEAR
MADE
SERIAL
NUMBER
RED IS FOR
RIGHT EAR
BLUE IS FOR
LEFT EAR
Each instrument can be identified by its serial
number, located on the inside of the battery
compartment.

5
batteries
Your BTE uses a size 13
battery as its power
source. This battery size
can be identified by the
orange color code on
the packaging. Be sure
to use the correct size
and type cell for your
instrument. Because of
their size, it’s a good idea to change and
replace batteries above 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 pulling away from
the instrument.
DO NOT OPEN THE
BATTERY DOOR
TOO FAR, OR
DAMAGE IS
LIKELY TO
OCCUR.

6
On some instruments, an indicator tone will
sound when the battery’s voltage is low.
You replace the battery when you hear
the tone.
Remove the existing
battery by pushing it
out the fully open 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 dam-
age. If the door will not close securely, check
that the battery is placed properly in the
compartment.
batteries

7
batteries
Your BTE has a tamper-
resistant, locking battery
compartment. The lock
switch is located on the
bottom of the battery door.
To lock the door, use an
appropriate tool to slide
the recessed switch to the left until it “clicks”
and the colored mark is visible. Locking the
door is not necessary for operation.
Because batteries can vary in size and
performance, your Hearing Professional is
your best source for lifespan estimates and
verification that you are using the proper
battery size and type.

8
WARNING
HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE
DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED
Upon removal from your hearing
instrument, dispose of spent
battery cells immediately in the
proper waste or recycling receptacle.
To help prevent the accidental ingestion of
batteries, keep them out of the reach of
children.
Always check your medication before
ingesting – batteries have been mistaken
for pills.
Never put batteries in your mouth for any
reason, as they can easily be unintention-
ally swallowed.
batteries

9
earmold insertion and removal
Before placing
the BTE with an
earmold into your
ear, be sure the
battery is inserted
and the battery
door is closed
securely.
To insert the ear-
mold, hold it with
your thumb and
forefinger on the
outer side near the
tubing. Gently insert
the canal tip into
your ear canal.
Then gently press
the earmold into
place with your
finger.

10
earmold insertion and removal
Carefully place
the instrument
behind your ear with
the earhook
wrapped over
the top of your ear.
Rotate the volume
control to the proper
level.
To remove, take the
instrument from behind
your ear and gently pull
the earmold outward.
Pulling down on the ear
lobe may help loosen
the earmold as it is
removed.

11
open insertion and removal
To insert the Open
earbud or custom
shell, be sure the
battery is inserted
and the battery door
is closed securely.
Hold the thicker tubing
outside of the earbud
or custom shell, where the retention lock
meets the tubing. Gently insert the tip into
your canal.
Carefully place the
instrument behind your
ear with the earhook
wrapped over the top
of your ear.

12
open insertion and removal
With your fingertips,
move the flexible
retention lock into
place by first curling
and lifting the lock tip
into the bowl of
your ear.
Use your fingertip to push
the lock into a secure
position in the bowl of
your ear. Rotate the
volume control to the
proper level.
To remove the earbud or
custom shell, perform
the open insertion steps
in reverse order. Be sure
you are holding the
thicker tubing where it
connects to the retention
lock as you gently pull
the earmold outward.

13
on and off
Your BTE is “on” any time a functioning battery
is properly placed in the compartment and
the battery door is closed.
To turn the instrument “off,” partially open
the battery compartment door until you feel
it “click.” In this position, the battery is not in
contact with the inside of the compartment. If
you open the door further, be careful that the
battery does not accidentially fall out.
To preserve battery life, it is recommended
that you turn your instrument “off” any time it
is not in use.

14
volume levels
The volume control
enables you to adjust
the amount of amplifi-
cation provided by the
instrument. You may
wish to change levels
as you encounter
different listening situations.
To change the sound level, use your fingertip to
rotate the vertical volume control. The numbers
on the control provide an orientation for the
proper volume setting. When the control is set
at “4,“ the volume is at the maximum level.
To make sounds louder, rotate the control
upward. To make sounds softer, rotate the
control downward.
A non-removable protective
cover may be placed over
the volume control to prevent
inadvertent adjustment. Your
Hearing Professional can
provide further instruction regarding volume
adjustment with the cover.

15
multimemory settings
Your BTE contains a
multimemory control that
lets you select among
three settings for different
listening situations. When
turned on, your instrument
is most likely programmed
for normal listening envi-
ronments. The additional
settings are accessed by pressing the con-
trol once to select memory two and twice to
access memory three. Pressing the control
three times (or once from
memory three) returns you
to the first setting.
Your Hearing Professional
can provide additional
information regarding the
use of the multimemory
feature.

16
directional microphones
Your hearing instruments have directional
microphones to help improve understanding
in noisy situations like restaurants, large
crowd events, parties and other environments
where high levels of distracting noise is all
around you.
When the directional mics are activated,
sounds that occur directly in front of you will
be emphasized, while sounds coming from
other directions will be reduced.
It is especially important that you face those
you are listening to and keep them in your
direct line of sight.

17
using the telephone
BTEs with a telecoil
feature enable you to
comfortably use the tele-
phone without removing
your instrument. The in-
duction coil amplifies the
signal emitted naturally
from the telephone receiver.
The telecoil is manually acti-
vated by pushing the control
to access the memory con-
taining the telecoil function.
Place the handset over your
ear and slowly move it up-
ward, nearer to the instru-
ment until the best signal is
received. Some practice and
experimentation may be
necessary to find the best
position.

18
using the telephone
Your Hearing Profes-
sional can provide you
with additional informa-
tion regarding devices
and techniques for
connecting with a
variety of cordless and
mobile telephones.
Your BTE can connect
directly to Bluetooth®
compatible mobile phones and devices through
the ELI™ Bluetooth module. Connected to your
instrument through the direct audio input (DAI)
boot, (see page 19) ELI provides hands-free
communication with Bluetooth devices up to 30
feet away. Its single button lets you answer and
disconnect calls without touching your mobile
phone.
Ask your Hearing Professional about ELI and
other telephone solutions.