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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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4

2

1

6

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2

Summary of Contents for Radius ITC

Page 1: ...ITC in The CANAL Operations Manual...

Page 2: ...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 prof...

Page 3: ...ls 3 Identification 4 Batteries 5 Insertion and Removal 10 On Off and Volume Control 12 Optional Features 14 Using the Telephone 16 Directional Microphones 22 Feedback 24 Handling and Care 25 Troubles...

Page 4: ...de for you to treat your hearing loss Your hearing professional will check which features your hearing instruments have About Your Hearing Instruments Your hearing instrument features include Multimem...

Page 5: ...ation 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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...ttery 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...

Page 8: ...t 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...

Page 9: ...ompartment 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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...9 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 Batteries...

Page 12: ...ge may occur as the door is not designed to withstand the pressure To insert your instrument hold it between your thumb and forefinger with the volume control toward the top of your ear The battery co...

Page 13: ...oving the hearing instrument from your ear One way is by using your finger to gently massage the area behind your earlobe The soft pressure should work the instrument out of your ear The other method...

Page 14: ...y placed in the compartment and the battery door is closed To turn the instrument on use your fingertip to rotate the volume control forward toward your face You should feel it click on if the instrum...

Page 15: ...o have a power on delay Your hearing professional will check the box below if your hearing instruments have this feature The power on delay means that your instruments will take several seconds to pow...

Page 16: ...push button lets you select a different memory setting for your current listening environment for example when you are using the telephone or sitting in a noisy restaurant When first turned on your i...

Page 17: ...ing instrument will beep twice for memory 2 Your hearing professional will work with you to set the memories to your preference With your hearing professional use the table below to write in the memor...

Page 18: ...present the telephone settings in your instruments Using the Telephone Your hearing instruments have the following telephone setting s Automatic telephone response Automatic telecoil Telecoil The tele...

Page 19: ...move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception Once the telephone is removed from the ear the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode Note If you have a hear...

Page 20: ...by choosing the telecoil setting using the multimemory button General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances...

Page 21: ...d and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 M2 T2 and a telephone ra...

Page 22: ...e try this hearing aid with your cell phone or if you are purchasing a new phone be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase For additional guidance please ask your cell phone provider f...

Page 23: ...21 Special Instructions Using the Telephone...

Page 24: ...nderstanding in noisy situations like restaurants parties and other crowded environments When the directional microphones are automatically activated or activated by pushing the multimemory push butto...

Page 25: ...le sounds from the sides and behind you will be reduced When your instruments are in the directional mode it is especially important that you face people you are listening to and keep them in your dir...

Page 26: ...the instrument s microphone Your new instruments use the most advanced digital technology available with a unique feedback suppression program If feedback occurs after the instrument has been inserte...

Page 27: ...e go a long way toward ensuring trouble free performance Do your best to keep the hearing instruments clean at all times Handling the hearing instruments with clean hands is a good starting point In a...

Page 28: ...l to clean your instruments Be careful not to insert the cleaning tools into the inside of the hearing aid and never take your hearing instruments apart If your hearing aid has a waxguard consult the...

Page 29: ...When not wearing your hearing instruments turn them off and open the battery compartment door Store your instruments where you can easily find them but safely out of reach of pets and children hearin...

Page 30: ...or taking a shower do the same with clothing pockets before they are washed Should your hearing instruments get wet dispose of the battery and set the instrument on a towel in a safe place leaving the...

Page 31: ...the earmold on a particularly sensitive area and may easily be corrected through trimming and polishing by your hearing professional If for any reason an instrument fails do not attempt to fix it your...

Page 32: ...n the devices see page 23 When was your hearing last checked Contact your hearing professional Intermittent Moisture Follow instructions on page 26 Defective device Contact your hearing professional A...

Page 33: ...with your hearing loss you might not have noticed this background noise Remember that it may take awhile to get used to hearing sounds louder than before As with anything new it will take time and pat...

Page 34: ...ing face to face in a quiet room Minimizing distractions for example doing dishes at the sink and trying to have a conversation is difficult even for those with normal hearing Moving closer to the spe...

Page 35: ...room that has poor acoustics Letting others know what you need remember that most people don t know you and cannot see your hearing problem Remembering you might have a memory setting for a specific...

Page 36: ...person The continued understanding and support of family and friends are crucial as you pursue improved hearing Your friends and family can help by Being sure they have your full attention before begi...

Page 37: ...g the same words over as you may find it easier to understand different words Minimizing distractions by not speaking with a full mouth covering their mouth or with distractions such as a television o...

Page 38: ...he previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in...

Page 39: ...eservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that perm...

Page 40: ...2007 2010 MicroTech Hearing Instruments All Rights Reserved 79456 004 6 10 BKLT9456 06 EE MT Rev G 6425 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie MN 55344 800 745 4327 www microtechhearingpro com...

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