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1. and make note of exactly how long it lasts Contact your hearing care professional with this information they will be able to help and advise you Crackling or buzzing background noises Check the earpiece for earwax residue If the problem persists contact your hearing care professional Whistling Check whether the earpiece is correctly and firmly fitted If this is the case but the problem persists please consult with your hearing care professional to check your ear Pain or inflammation in your ear Remove the hearing aid and consult with your hearing care professional If the problem is serious please contact your physician 31 7 Wireless Accessories and FM systems 7 1 Wireless accessories Phonak has developed a broad range of wireless accessories for a convenient control of your hearing aid It includes remote controls wireless audio streaming devices for connection to TV via TVLink cell phones etc refer to schematic below dell Cell phone O00 Se LI LI OUUU MP3 Player Audio source Wireless audio streaming device Remote controls Non wireless audio sources can be connected by wiring directly to the wireless audio streaming device 32 7 2 FM systems FM systems are wireless communication systems consisting of a transmitter and a receiver For more information please visit www phonak com or ask your hearing care professional If you already have an FM system and need additional
2. care professional can configure your hearing aid push switch as either a volume control or a program selector Consult your hearing care professional to determine which option is active in your hearing aid Volume control option To increase the volume press the switch on your right hearing aid To decrease the volume press the switch on your left hearing aid Fig 1a Decrease Increase volume A volume Left hearing aid Right hearing aid Fig 1a Option Function not available for Aud o S YES Aud o S MINI and Aud o S SMART 4 Using your hearing aid Hearing program option In order to change a hearing program press the switch displayed Fig 1b Fig 16 Step 2 Battery preparation Remove the protective foil from the new battery Fig 2 Wait for two minutes before inserting to activate the battery 2 Fig 2 f LA Option Function not available for Aud o S YES and Aud o S MINI Step 3 Inserting the battery Take the hearing aid in your hand and open the battery door Insert the battery so that you see the symbol on the battery Fig 3a 3b Fig 3a Aud o S YES Fig 3b Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI Step 4 Turning on the hearing aid The hearing aid is switched on by closing the battery compartment Fig 4a 4b a iis P T Fig 4a Aud o S YES Fig 4b Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI 20 Gi Open and close the battery compartment gently and carefully Gi Check if you feel
3. change A signal tone can only be easily heard if you have turned on the hearing aid and you are wearing it correctly behind the ear Option Function not available for Aud o S YES and Aud o S MINI 25 26 Step 8 Removing the hearing aid Step 8 1 Removing a hearing aid with a dome Grasp the hearing aid by the hearing tube and carefully remove it from your ear Fig 8 Fig 8 In very rare cases the dome can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing tube from the ear In the unlikely case that the dome does get stuck in your ear canal it is strongly recommended to see a medical specialist for safe removal Step 8 2 Removing a hearing aid with SlimTip or Shell Follow the instructions in Step 8 1 as this procedure is identical Step 9 Turning off the hearing aid You can turn off your hearing aid by opening the battery compartment Fig 9a 9b NN y 8 Fig 9a Aud o S YES Fig 9b Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI Step 10 Changing the battery Your hearing aid will indicate with a double beep that the battery soon needs to be changed You typically have up to 30 minutes to change the battery however this can differ and might be considerably shorter We recommend that you always keep a spare battery on hand 27 28 Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life Please use the following specifications as a guideline
4. information please consult the relevant user instructions 33 7 Wireless Accessories and FM systems Transmitter placed close to the speaker or connected to the sound source Cell phone TV etc transmitting the sound over distance to the receiver directly without disruptive background noises Receiver worn by the listener neckloop or connected directly to the Behind The Ear hearing aids er Transmitter Receiver Receiver Fi Ke Si L MP3 Player Audio source 1 Cell phone Non wireless audio sources can be connected by wiring directly to the transmitter Hole LO 34 8 1 Local warranty Please ask the hearing care professional where you purchased your hearing aid about the terms of the local warranty 8 2 International warranty Phonak offers a one year limited international warranty valid starting from the date of purchase This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself but not accessories such as batteries tubes earmolds external receivers The warranty only comes into force if a proof of purchase is shown The international warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods 35 8 3 Warranty limitation This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care exposure to chemicals or undue stress Damage caused by third parties or non autho
5. 002ZD 7002ZD 7005ZD Option A with Dome Aud o S YES Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI CO Earpiece Dome detachable 2 Retention 3 xReceiver unit 4 Microphone input with microphone protector Switch 6 Battery compartment with ON OFF switch Option Function not available for Aud o S YES and Aud o S MINI 3 Hearing aid description Option B with Shell FED d Aud o S YES Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI Earpiece shell cShell xShell xReceiver unit Microphone input with microphone protector Switch Battery compartment with ON OFF switch OOOO Option Function not available for Aud o S YES and Aud o S MINI Option C with SlimTip Aud o S YES Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI A Removal handle 2 Earpiece SlimTip detachable 3 xReceiver unit 4 Microphone input with microphone protector Switch 6 Battery compartment with ON OFF switch Option Function not available for Aud o S YES and Aud o S MINI The following chapter provides step by step instructions on how to use your hearing aid Please follow these steps carefully In the drawings the parts that are particularly important for each step are shown In green Step 1 Getting to know your hearing aid Take the hearing aid in your hand and try out the hearing aid controls This will make it easier for you to feel for and operate the controls later on when wearing the hearing aid 16 Your hearing
6. Audeo S YES Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI CRT hearing aids User Guide PHONAK life is on Welcome 5 Important safety information Please read before operating your hearing aid for the first time 6 Hazard warnings Information on product safety Hearing aid description 12 Step by step instructions for using the hearing aid 16 Step 1 Getting to know your hearing aid 16 Step 2 Battery preparation 18 Step 3 Inserting the battery 19 Step 4 Turning on the hearing aid 19 Step 5 Inserting the hearing aid 21 Step 6 Adjusting the volume control behind the ear 23 Step 7 Selecting the hearing program behind the ear 25 9 Step 8 Removing the hearing aid Step 9 Turning off the hearing aid Step 10 Changing the battery Care and maintenance Troubleshooting Wireless Accessories and FM systems Wireless Accessories FM systems Service and warranty Compliance information 10 Information and description of symbols 26 27 27 28 30 32 32 33 35 37 40 This user guide is valid for Wireless models CE mark applied Aud o S YES IX V II 2010 Aud o S SMART IX V III 2010 Non wireless models CE mark applied Aud o S SMART 2011 Aud o S MINI IX V III 2010 Your new hearing aid is a premium Swiss quality product It was developed by Phonak one of the world s leading companies in hearing technology Your hearing aid offers the most modern digital hearing technology cu
7. General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics you should remove your hearing aid from your ear because these products may damage it Never wash or clean the microphone protection see chapter 3 Doing so could cause it to lose its special acoustic features Try to avoid touching this protection e g when inserting or operating the hearing aid Daily Inspect the earpiece for earwax and moisture deposits Clean the surfaces with a lint free cloth Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents soap etc for cleaning your hearing aid It is not recommended to rinse with water If you need to clean your hearing aid intensively ask your hearing care professional for advice and information on filters or drying capsules Weekly Clean the earpiece with a soft damp cloth or with a special cleaning cloth for hearing aids For more in depth maintenance instructions or for more than basic cleaning please see your hearing care professional 29 30 Hearing aids sound softer than usual no sound First check whether you can adjust and make the sound louder with the volume control Then check the earpiece for earwax residue and clean if necessary Check whether the battery is correctly inserted and properly fitted adjust the fit if necessary If there is no improvement change the battery If the problem persists contact your hearing care professional Battery discharges too quickly Insert a new battery
8. directives This symbol indicates that the products described in these user instructions adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing aid is specified as an applied part of Type B gt wO Operating conditions EMC and Radio communications compliance label Australia This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides Important information for handling and product safety The product is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intended unless otherwise noted in these user guides 41 Transport and storage conditions 42 Temperature 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Humidity Transportation Up to 90 non condensing Humidity Storage 0 to 70 if not in use See instruction in chapter 2 2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use Atmospheric pressure 200 hPA to 1500 hPa The symbol with the crossed out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid may not be thrown away as normal household waste Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste or give your hearing aid to your hearing care professional for di
9. has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 of Industry Canada These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the device and receiver m Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 39 40 With the CE symbol Phonak AG confirms that this Phonak product including accessories meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC as well as the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC on radio and telecommunications equipment The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions that were consulted under the above mentioned
10. ies are toxic if they are swallowed Keep out of reach of children and mentally challenged people or pets If batteries are swallowed consult your physician immediately If you feel pain in or behind your ear if it is inflamed or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations of ear wax occur please check with your hearing care professional or physician Pieces of broken ceramic housings are sharp edged and can cause cuts In very rare cases the dome can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing tube from the ear In the unlikely case that the dome does get stuck in your ear canal it is strongly recommended to see a physician for safe removal Hearing programs in the directional microphone mode reduce background noises Please be aware that warning signals or noises coming from behind e g cars are partially or entirely suppressed The hearing aid contains small parts that can cause choking if swallowed by children Keep out of reach of children and mentally challenged people or pets If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG to avoid any electrical shock A The following is only applicable for persons with active implantable medical devices i e pacemakers defibrillators etc m Keep the wireless hearing aid at
11. least 15 cm 6 inches away from the active implant If you experience any interference do not use the wireless hearing aids and contact the manufacturer of the active implant Please note that interference can also be caused by power lines electrostatic discharge airport metal detectors etc m Keep magnets i e battery handling tool EasyPhone magnet etc at least 15 cm 6 inches away from the active implant m You are not permitted to use wireless accessories for your hearing aids Ask your hearing care professional for details 2 2 Information on product safety Gi Never immerse your hearing aid in water Protect it from excessive moisture Always remove your hearing aid before showering bathing or swimming as the hearing aid contains sensitive electronic parts Gi Protect your hearing aid from heat never leave near a window or in the car Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry your hearing aid Ask your hearing care professional about suitable drying methods C When you are not using your hearing aid leave the battery compartment open so that any moisture can evaporate Make sure that you always completely dry your hearing aid after use Store the hearing aid in a safe dry and clean place Gi Do not drop your hearing aid Dropping onto a hard surface can damage your hearing aid Gi Ceramic hearing aid housings are resistant to scratches but must be treated with care If hit hard enough or dr
12. on cord then press it into the bowl of the ear in order to retain the dome in the ear canal Fig 5e Fig 5d Fig 5e If you have problems inserting the hearing aid use your other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ear canal a little more and you can gradually rotate the dome until it fits correctly You have now successfully inserted the right hearing aid Now insert your left hearing aid in the same way marked in blue see step 5 1 Step 5 3 For inserting a hearing aid with a SlimTip or Shell Follow the instructions in Step 5 2 as this procedure is identical Step 6 Adjusting the volume control behind the ear Your hearing care professional can configure your hearing aid push switch as either a volume control or a program selector Option Function not available for Aud o S YES Aud o S MINI and Aud o S SMART 23 24 4 Using your hearing aid To increase the volume press the switch on your right hearing aid To decrease the volume press the switch of your left hearing aid Use your thumb to lightly support the hearing aid Fig 6 Left hearing aid Right hearing aid Decrease volume Increase volume A NA Step 7 Selecting the hearing program behind the ear In order to select or change a hearing program with the hearing aid press the program switch displayed in Fig 7 FI 7 If you press it again you change to the next program A signal indicates the
13. opped the ceramic housing may break Gi Always use new batteries for your hearing aid In case a battery is leaking replace it immediately with a new one to avoid any skin irritation You can return used batteries to your hearing care professional O Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing aid for a long period of time Gi Special medical or dental examination including radiation described below may adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing aids Remove and keep them outside the examination room area before undergoing m Medical or dental examination with X ray also CT scan m Medical examinations with MRI NMRI scans generating magnetic fields Hearing aids don t need to be removed when passing security gates airports etc If X ray is used at all it will be in very low doses and will not affect the hearing aids Gi Do not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic equipment is prohibited The following user instructions describe Canal Receiver Technology CRT hearing aid models CRT hearing aids can be adapted with a variety of earpieces On the following pages use the labeled drawings to identify the earpiece that you use The following table shows what battery you need for your hearing aid model Model Zinc air battery size IEC marking on package code YES IX V III 312 brown PR41 SMART IX V III 1 312 brown PR41 MINI IX V H 10 yellow PR70 ANSI code 7
14. resistance when closing the battery compartment Check to make sure the battery is correctly inserted and in the correct direction If the battery is inserted the wrong way the hearing aid will not work and the battery compartment can be damaged The hearing aid is now switched on It can take up to 15 seconds before it starts When you wear the hearing aid you will hear an acoustic signal Step 5 Inserting the hearing aid This step shows you how to correctly insert the hearing aid The type of earpiece determines how the hearing aid is inserted Gi Each hearing aid is individually programmed for your right or left ear For the first step identify right and left so you will be able to insert your hearing aid in the correct ear Step 5 1 Identifying the hearing aids for the right and left ear Color indicator right red left blue E pal Fig 5a Aud o S YES Fig 5b Aud o S SMART Aud o S MINI 21 Step 5 2 Inserting a hearing aid with a dome Before inserting the dome check that it is correctly attached to the tube dome length is completely slid over the tube With your right hand place the right hearing aid red mark on the hearing aid see step 5 1 behind your right ear Fig 5c Place the hearing tube between your thumb and forefinger Insert the dome deep enough into the ear canal so that the hearing tube lies flat on your ear Fig 5d If your hearing aid has a retenti
15. rized service centers renders the warranty null and void This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office Serial number left side Authorized hearing care Professional e stamp signaturee Serial number right side Date of purchase 36 Europe Declaration of Conformity Hereby Phonak AG declares that this Phonak product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC as well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www phonak com Phonak worldwide locations Australia Supplier Code Number 15398 New Zealand Supplier Code Number Z1285 37 38 The wireless models listed in chapter 1 are certified under USA FCC ID KWC WHSSAN1 Canada IC 2262A WHSSAN1 Notice 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice 2 Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Phonak may void the FCC authorization to operate this device Notice 3 This device
16. rrently available on the market Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benefit from all the possibilities your new hearing aid has to offer With proper use and care you will be able to enjoy your hearing aid for many years to come If you have any questions please consult your hearing care professional Phonak life is on www phonak com CE X 0459 ms Please read the information on the following pages before using your hearing aid hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading 2 1 Hazard warnings The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate for impaired hearing The hearing aids specially programmed for each hearing loss must only be used by the intended person They should not be used by any other person as they could damage hearing Changes or modifications to the hearing aid that were not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted Such changes may damage your ear or the hearing aid Do not use the hearing aids in explosive areas mines or industrial areas with danger of explosions Hearing aid batter
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