Starkey Destiny User manual

ITE
OPERATIONS MANUAL
In-The-Ear

Congratulations!
You’ve just taken the
first step on your
journey toward better
hearing. Use this
manual as a 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.

About Your Hearing Instruments .............2
Features and Controls ......................3
Identification .............................4
Batteries ................................5
Insertion and Removal......................9
On, Off and Volume Control .................11
Optional Features .........................13
Using the Telephone .......................16
Directional Microphones ....................20
Feedback................................22
Handling and Care ........................23
Troubleshooting Guide .....................28
Communication Strategies ..................29
Notes ..................................34
FDA Information ..........................36
CONTENTS

2
You have Low Profile or In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing
instruments. Your hearing instruments were made
for you, to treat your hearing loss. Your hearing
professional will check which features your hearing
instruments have.
Your hearing instrument features are:
Multimemory settings
Automatic telephone response
Directional microphones
Automatic telecoil
Telecoil
ABOUT YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENTS

3
Your hearing instruments may contain a different
combination of features and controls, depending on
the specific options selected for you.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
1 = MICROPHONE SOUND
INLET(S)
2 = BATTERY COMPARTMENT
3 = MULTIMEMORY BUTTON
(OPTIONAL)
4 = VOLUME CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
5 = VENT (OPTIONAL)
6 = RECEIVER OPENING
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2
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3
5
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2
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5

4
Each instrument can be identified by its serial
number, located on the outside shell.
Serial Number and Identification
Your hearing instruments are identified by the color
marking of the serial number on the shell of the
instrument. RED is for RIGHT, while BLUE is for LEFT.
IDENTIFICATION
00-00000000
SERIAL NUMBER

5
Battery Size
Battery sizes can be identified by a color code on
the packaging. Instruments like yours commonly
use either a size 13 battery (orange marking on the
package), or size 312 battery (brown marking on
the package).
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.
BATTERIES
Your hearing instruments use a size _______
battery.
Your batteries have a _________ mark on
the package.

6
To insert or replace
the battery, open the
compartment by placing your
fingernail under the edge of
the swing-out door and gently
pulling outward. Do not open
the battery door too far or
damage is likely to occur.
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.
BATTERIES

7
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.
Low Battery Indicator
Your hearing professional will check the box below
if the low battery indicator for your instruments is
turned on.
When the low battery indicator is turned on, your
hearing instruments will beep four times going from
a high-to-low pitch when the battery’s voltage is low.
Replace the battery when you hear these tones.
When the battery is too weak to power the hearing
instrument, you will hear a tone for two seconds and
the instrument will shut down. Replace the battery
when this happens.
BATTERIES
The low battery indicator is turned on.

8
Battery Caution
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 size and type.
To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries,
keep them out of the reach of children and pets.
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 unintentionally swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries immediately, using
the proper waste or recycling receptacle.
m WARNING:
HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE
DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED.
National Button Battery
Ingestion Hotline [phone]
BATTERIES