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To prevent damage to your hearing aids, do not wear your 

hearing aids in the following situations:

  when swimming, in the shower or in the bath

  when washing or blow-drying your hair

  when using hair spray

  during high-frequency heat therapy treatment

  during x-rays, NMRI or similar radio therapy

Never expose your hearing aids to any form of heat or 

electromagnetic radiation (e.g. microwave radiation).

Please contact your hearing care professional for further 

technical information.

Storage Conditions

   Hearing systems sould be stored at a relative humidity 

between 10% and 60%.

   The ideal storage temperature is between -20 °C and 60 °C.

   Remove battery from hearing systems before storage.

   Make sure that it is stored away from magnets.

Arrange for your hearing aids to be checked regularly by a 

hearing care professional.

Summary of Contents for eox IS+

Page 1: ...41 3040 08 2011 High tech made in Germany www audifon com audifon GmbH Co KG Werner von Siemens Straße 2 99625 Kölleda Germany Corporate Headquarters contact audifon com Phone 49 3635 4056 590 Fax 49 3635 4056 589 ...

Page 2: ...eox y Instructions for use Solutions for better hearing ...

Page 3: ...ividual fitting in performance executed by a hearing aid professional The hearing aid s mode of action is the reception of sound using a microphone digital processing of the signal and playback of the amplified Sound Intended use of combined Tinnitus Retraining instruments Instruments for Tinnitus Retraining Therapy TRT from audifon are intended for usage as part of a professionally guided Tinnitu...

Page 4: ...o Input 11 3 6 Care instructions 13 4 In The Ear hearing aids 14 4 1 Construction 14 4 2 Start up and operation 15 4 3 Switching the hearing aids on and off 16 4 4 Volume selection hearing aids with volume control 17 4 5 Selecting the hearing programs for hearing aids with a program switch 18 4 6 Care instructions 19 5 Automatic telephone program 20 6 Cobined TRT Instruments 22 7 Safety and care i...

Page 5: ...d through the following operating and care instructions carefully to avoid malfunctions and faults If you follow these instructions your hearing aids will prove an invaluable help in your day to day communication with your surroundings and other people The specific model of your hearing aids is shown on the sticker on the packaging or on the warranty card or printed on the hearing aids themselves ...

Page 6: ...ies Please follow the instructions on the battery packaging Please dispose of used batteries in the appropriate containers at your health care professional s premises Always switch your hearing aids off after use Remove the battery if your hearing aids are out of use for long periods The variety of types depends on sales area American Association of Poison Control Centers 1 800 222 1222 open 24 ho...

Page 7: ...ction Your hearing aids comprise the following elements Note Your hearing aids may differ from the illustrations Earhook Microphone inlets Rocker switch Audio input optional Battery compartment and ON OFF switch Battery compartment lock 5 5 3 1 1 5 2 6 4 ...

Page 8: ...ve the protective film and wait a few minutes before inserting it Hold the hearing aids upright as shown in the picture and gently rock them on a hard surface i e table top The door will open to OFF position Now you are able to open the battery compartment completely Insert the battery in the battery compartment Ensure that the symbol on the battery is visible when you have inserted it ...

Page 9: ...Switching off To switch the hearing aids off hold the hearing aid upright and rock it on a hard surface until the door snaps open This is the OFF position see 3 1 If the hearing aids will be out of use for a long time open the battery compartment fully and remove the battery Battery compartment lock The battery compartment can be locked by sliding the lock up using a small screwdriver In this posi...

Page 10: ...h of the functions has been set for your hearing aids here Volume control Press briefly to adjust the volume see also 3 4 1 Program selection button Press briefly to change the program see also 3 4 2 Volume control and program selection button combined Press the switch briefly to adjust the volume hold the switch down for approx 1 second to change the program easyclick With easyclick technology ac...

Page 11: ...djust the volume press the rocker switch accordingly Each time you press the switch you will hear an audible confirmation Once you have reached the upper or lower volume limit you will hear a clear signal Note Volume control and program selection are optional functions Your hearing care professional will set your hearing aids to your individual requirements easyclick imports your volume settings i...

Page 12: ...ions with you and assigned these to certain hearing programs The rocker switch allows you to switch between the hearing programs Simply hold down one end of the rocker switch until you hear audible confirmation of the change of program The number of signals indicates the number of the selected program You can switch up or down through the hearing programs easyclick imports your program changes in ...

Page 13: ...ed telephone program as soon as you hold a telephone receiver with magnetic sticker to your ear If this option is enabled it will constitute one of the available hearing programs Note Volume control and program selection are optional functions Your hearing care professional will set your hearing aids to your individual requirements ...

Page 14: ...o equipment with power supply must meet the standard IEC 60065 or IEC 60601 to connectriskless with the hearing aid The audio shoe is an optional accessory which is provided by your hearing care professional Connection audio shoe Remove the flap of the audio contacts by using a small screwdriver Put the Audioshoe and the hearing aid as shown together Secure the lock of the audio shoe using a littl...

Page 15: ...as illustrated Replace the audio shoe Cover the Audio contacts with the relative coverflap Connecting external sound sources and hearing aids Plug in the plug into the buttom of the audio shoe Note Do not use force Please ask your hearing care professional if the plug do not fit to the audio shoe ...

Page 16: ...ng Only use recommended products for cleaning the earmold Thin tubes and hearing aid can separated by using the bolted connection Replace the Dome for cleaing the hearing aid Do not use a damp cloth to clean your hearing aids Always use a soft dry cloth 3 6 Care instructions with earmold with Thin Tube and Dome ...

Page 17: ...r hearing aids may differ considerably from the illustration as they have been made according to your individual ear impressions easyclick With easyclick technology activated all settings on rocker switch results in instant identical change in the other hearing aid Your hearing aids can be run from both sides 4 3 2 1 5 Depending on which type you have your hearing aids may not feature the elements...

Page 18: ...ttery compartment carefully with your finger nail at the opening edge and swing it right out Insert the battery in the battery compartment Make sure the symbol on the battery matches the symbol on the battery compartment Note The battery compartment will not close if the battery is not inserted correctly In this case insert the battery correctly Do not try to open the battery compartment further t...

Page 19: ...he hearing aids on and off The hearing aids are switched on and off by closing opening the battery compartment Hearing aids switched on battery compartment closed Hearing aids switched off battery compartment open on off ...

Page 20: ...turn controller backwards Once you have reached the upper or lower volume limit you will hear a clear signal With easyclick technology activated all settings on rocker switch results in instant identical change in the other hearing aid Your hearing aids can be run from both sides 4 4 Volume selection hearing aids with volume control right ear left ear ...

Page 21: ...ogram change With easyclick technology activated all settings on rocker switch results in instant identical change in the other hearing aid Your hearing aids can be run from both sides Hearing program 1 2 3 4 Description of setting Sound Dynamix eox hearing aids feature automatic situation detection i e the program is automatically adjusted to your hearing environment The hearing aids can recogniz...

Page 22: ...st be cleaned or replaced at regular intervals to protect the electronics of the hearing aids Changing the earwax protection filter 1 Take the changing tool and turn it with the threaded side into the now visible filter ring 2 Remove the filter 3 Take the new filter out of the filter dispenser with the changing tool and press it into the device until it clicks into place Then simply remove the cha...

Page 23: ...the program switch is disabled during this time Auto T Coil Automatic switch to T Coil is designed for landline phones and only works with older telephones or phones which have been developed specially for use with T Coil Affixing the optional magnetic sticker increases the reliability of the switching function Familiarize yourself with how the automatic T Coil switching function works before maki...

Page 24: ...The safety distance between a pacemaker and a magnet should be at least approx 4 Auto Phone Automatic switching to an acoustic telephone program can be achieved when using conventional landline and mobile phones Affixing the optional magnetic sticker increases the reliability of the Auto Phone switching function Familiarize yourself with how the automatic telephone program switching function works...

Page 25: ... or your hyperacusis sound hypersensitivity to correct any inbalance of the audiological system and to compensate and improve an existing tinnitus or hyperacusis symptoms Your hearingspecialist has worked with you closely to adjust your personal hearing situation Please read through start ups and operation chapters carefully for Behind The Ear hearing systems chapter 3 for In The Ear hearing syste...

Page 26: ...of battery see page 3 Hearing aids are susceptible to impact therefore avoid any heavy knocks e g by dropping the device If you are not going to use your hearing aids for a significant length of time remove the battery to increase its life expectancy to avoid leakage and to prevent corrosion on the battery contacts When not in use store your hearing aids in the case provided Important safety infor...

Page 27: ...ose your hearing aids to any form of heat or electromagnetic radiation e g microwave radiation Please contact your hearing care professional for further technical information Storage Conditions Hearing systems sould be stored at a relative humidity between 10 and 60 The ideal storage temperature is between 20 C and 60 C Remove battery from hearing systems before storage Make sure that it is stored...

Page 28: ...attery is not weak or dead the volume is not at the lowest setting increase the volume slightly if necessary the right program has been set change program if necessary the earmold cerumenguard is not blocked If this does not eliminate the fault consult your hearing care professional who will be pleased to help you Note Despite their EMC compatible design other electrical equipment may interfere wi...

Page 29: ... friendly disposal Old hearing aids and batteries must not be disposed off with your household waste Please return your old hearing aids and batteries to your hearing care professional for environmentally friendly disposal ...

Page 30: ...y Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 7 1 3 Avis de conformité insérés dans le manuel d utilisation des appareils radio exempts de licence Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Indu...

Page 31: ...28 Date Hearing care professional stamp Date Hearing care professional stamp Date Hearing care professional stamp 10 Service Have your hearing aids checked regularly ...

Page 32: ...29 Date Hearing care professional stamp Date Hearing care professional stamp Date Hearing care professional stamp ...

Page 33: ...s void if you or any unauthorized third persons carry out alterations or improper repairs Therefore always follow the safety and care instructions Proof of purchase must be provided as proof of warranty The date of purchase and the serial number must be clearly visible Guarantee obligations will not result in an extension of the warranty period nor will they trigger a new warranty period for the h...

Page 34: ...Warranty card User name Address City State ZIP Postcode Telephone Email Date of issue Model Size Serial Warranty Battery Model Size Serial Warranty Battery R L ...

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