ESPrit sound processor
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3. The ESPrit 3G Speech Processor The ESPrit 3G is a small lightweight behind the ear speech processor for use with Nucleus cochlear implants Nucleus COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEMS ESPrit 3G Quick Reference Guide Transmitting coil Top controls Microphone ports Pe Earhook O A Transmitting cable gt N I lt Battery cover Base controls ImportantTips eIf your ESPrit 3G shuts down it is most likely time to change the batteries Nucleus eChange all batteries at the same ESPrit time The ESPrit 3G uses three High Power 675 Zinc Air batteries a In humid and cold conditions Silver Oxide S76 batteries may be more reliable When changing High Power Zinc Air batteries wait at least one minute after removing protective tabs before inserting them into the ESPrit 3G eFor normal listening situations have the mode switch on M The mode switch is located at the base of the ESPrit 3G eTo use the in built telecoil move the mode switch at the base to the T position When using the telecoil with a phone experiment with the position of the phone s earpiece to find the best reception eIf your earhook is uncomfortable try either the optional soft cover or the earmould compatible earhook eAlways store your ESPrit 3G in the storage case provided The processor should be turned OFF and placed with an activated drying capsule in the closed case eIf the accessor
4. ies are not working properly switch the ESPrit 3G OFF then ON Troubleshooting If there is no sound sound volume is low background noise is too high or the sound is intermittent there may be a number of reasons including Your ESPrit 3G needs re setting switch OFF momentarily and then ON again Your volume or sensitivity control needs adjusting eThe mode setting needs changing eThe battery contacts need cleaning eOne or more batteries are flat dead depleted eThe wrong battery type is being used eThe microphone is faulty or its ports are blocked The transmitting coil and cable set is faulty eThe transmitting coil and cable are not connected eYour ESPrit 3G has a fault Steps to Identify the Fault Follow the steps below to identify where the fault may be After each step check to see if you can hear sound If you still hear no sound after taking the following actions contact your clinician implant centre or your nearest Cochlear office Check the switches and controls Switch the ESPrit 3G OFF for about three seconds and then ON again top control O P1 P2 eAdjust the volume or sensitivity control top control numbers eAdjust the mode switch to the correct setting for your current use base control Check your batteries operation eClean the battery contacts using the cleaning brush provided Wipe the battery contacts with a soft clean cloth to remove any moisture
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