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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Earlens Light-Driven Hearing Aid. This user manual  
is designed to show you how to use and care for your new Earlens Hearing Aid. 
We encourage you to carefully read this entire booklet including the Warnings 

and Precautions sections to achieve the maximum benefit from your new 

hearing technology.  

If you have further questions that are not answered in this manual, please contact 
your hearing professional or call Earlens Customer Service at 1-844-234-LENS. 
You should always access the most up-to-date version of the 

Earlens Light Driven 

Hearing Aid Patient Instructions for Use (IFU)

 at www.earlens.com/IFU. The IFU contains 

detailed warnings, precautions, results from Earlens Hearing Aid clinical studies and 

information regarding safe and effective EMC use. 

Summary of Contents for Photon

Page 1: ...Earlens Photon Hearing Aid User Manual...

Page 2: ...fit from your new hearing technology If you have further questions that are not answered in this manual please contact your hearing professional or call Earlens Customer Service at 1 844 234 LENS You...

Page 3: ...the Charger and mineral oil The components that you will interact with include the Processor Light Tip Charger and mineral oil Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid 3 The Lens 5 The Photon Processo...

Page 4: ...objects in your ear such as Q tips bobby pins and your fingernails 1 Sound enters the microphone on the Earlens Photon Processor which transforms the sound and sends the audio signal to the Light Tip...

Page 5: ...ocessor sits comfortably behind your ear It collects and sends sound signals to the Light Tip which then converts the sound signals into non visible light that is projected by the emitter The light fr...

Page 6: ...soon as possible and then resume as advised Detailed mineral oil use instructions are available in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual Charger Indicator Lights Charger Indicator Lights Wha...

Page 7: ...or 3 seconds Using your Earlens Hearing Aid Turning the Processor On Off When you remove your Processor from a plugged in Charger it will be OFF 1 To turn the Processor ON push and hold either user co...

Page 8: ...ly aim the light towards the Lens 1 Place the Processor behind your ear where it should rest comfortably Identifying Left or Right Device To identify a left or right device look at the color of the se...

Page 9: ...it is seated in the correct position 2 3 Hold the Light Tip between your thumb and index finger with the serial number on the Light Tip oriented towards the back of your head Slowly insert the Light...

Page 10: ...rams or have multi functionality to change both the volume and programs Please discuss with your hearing professional how your user control settings have been customized and consult the tables on the...

Page 11: ...own Volume Decrease Long Press Up 3 seconds Power Off Long Press Down 3 seconds Power Off User Control Options Button Press Button Action Volume Program Short Press Up Volume Increase Cycle to Next Pr...

Page 12: ...Down Disabled Long Press Up 3 seconds Power Off Long Press Down 3 seconds Power Off User Control Options Button Press Button Action Program Only Short Press Up Cycle to Next Program Power Off Cycle t...

Page 13: ...that say the name of the program The program has changed Processor Alerts Your hearing professional can program your Processors to have a number of sound alerts that indicate a specific function The f...

Page 14: ...ly charging 3 If the indicator lights flash the Processor is not charging Remove the Processor from the Charger re insert the device into the charging slot and immediately short press the top user con...

Page 15: ...hemicals on the Processor or Light Tip 6 Use a soft cloth to wipe the Charger when necessary Cleaning and Maintenance Daily Care 1 Check that there is no wax or debris on the Light Tip If wax or debri...

Page 16: ...ng Oiling is required to keep the Lens in place and functioning properly Apply 2 drops of mineral oil to your ear canal at a minimum of once per week Follow the instructions provided by your physician...

Page 17: ...ay perfume aftershave insect repellent or any other harsh chemical as it can damage your device 5 Wipe off your device if there is moisture on it 3 Repeat for the opposite ear After oiling your ears m...

Page 18: ...ipe down with a soft cloth baby wipe or other Isopropyl Alcohol based wipes to remove wax The Light Tip is improperly inserted Remove and reinsert the Light Tip and check the position in a mirror if p...

Page 19: ...ned in Ear Nose Throat procedures should place or remove the Lens Issue Possible Causes Possible Remedy Damage to Light Tip or Ear Tube Wear and tear Contact your hearing professional Sound distorted...

Page 20: ...nd damage to the ear damage to the Lens or cause it to operate improperly Contact your hearing professional if you experience discharge from the ear or persistent discomfort or any other problems Shou...

Page 21: ...ckel leaching and found to be compliant and within the safe levels identified in European standard EN1811 Traces of oxidation discoloration may be visible on the Lens surface following prolonged wear...

Page 22: ...the Processor with a soft cloth Do not use chemicals i e hairspray in close proximity or to clean the Processor Keep Charger cord out of reach of individuals who may be at risk of strangulation Elect...

Page 23: ...roduct Batch Code Humidity Limitation Atmospheric Pressure Limitation Manufactured by Earlens Corporation Inc 4045A Campbell Ave Menlo Park CA 94025 USA 1 844 234 LENS www earlens com European Authori...

Page 24: ...2016 Earlens Inc All rights reserved LBL00092vA February 2016...

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