NU-VOIS I
Electronic Larynx
Operations Manual
Page 1: ...NU VOIS I Electronic Larynx Operations Manual ...
Page 2: ...tant Lightweight only 4 ounces with the battery installed Full Five 5 Year Warranty Made in the USA Your kit includes the following items Nu Vois I Electronic Larynx Oral Adapters Rechargeable Batteries 2 with double charger Warranty Registration Card With a little practice you will soon be on your way to better communication This user manual is full of tips and advice on how to best use and care ...
Page 3: ...teries 4 On Off 4 How to Use the Electronic Larynx 5 How to use the Electronic Larynx with an Oral Adapter 5 Adjusting the Volume 7 Adjusting the Tone 8 Caring for your Electronic Larynx 9 Warnings and Precautions 10 Common Problems and Solutions 11 Customer Service 11 Warranty Information 12 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 13 ...
Page 4: ... throat Setup Batteries Before you can start using your EL the battery must be installed To install the battery complete the following steps 1 Unscrew the battery cap 2 Place the battery in the correct position according to polarity 3 Re install the battery cap On Off The Nu Vois I EL can be used by pressing on the On Off button Sound Button On Off Button Battery Compartment Volume Control Dial No...
Page 5: ...ts Find your sweet spot This is the location on your neck that will produce the best vibration and result in loudest and clearest sound Use the EL in different spots on your neck to determine your sweet spot To achieve the best sound hold the EL firmly against your neck speak in short phrases and turn the Nu Vois I off at the end of each phrase If possible learn to operate your EL in your non domi...
Page 6: ...dapter Cap 2 Place the tube into the side of the mouth beside the tongue 3 While pressing the On Off button shape the desired words using the tongue and lips The tones produced will resonate in the mouth Helpful Hint The tube must not extend beyond the inner surface of the adapter cap and must not touch the ivory colored sound button ...
Page 7: ...otate the Volume Control dial up to increase the volume level 3 Rotate the Volume Control dial down decrease the volume level Helpful Hints When talking on a telephone use a low volume setting The telephone will automatically amplify your voice to the party you are calling On Off Button Volume Control Dial ...
Page 8: ... small screwdriver The Nu Vois I EL contains a small screwdriver located in its storage position next to the battery To adjust the tone 1 Remove the small screwdriver from its storage position 2 Insert the head of the screwdriver into the small hole below to the right of Volume Control dial 3 Press and hold the On Off button 4 Turn the screwdriver clockwise to raise the tone or counterclockwise to...
Page 9: ...h compressed air This can cause damage to the sound button Petroleum products oils WD 40 should never be used on your EL The battery contacts can be cleaned gently if they become tarnished or discolored Use a pencil eraser and slight pressure to clean off the battery contacts Be sure to remove any dust after cleaning Be careful not to bend the battery contacts as this could cause damage to your de...
Page 10: ...will operate with other rechargeable batteries but the volume and battery life will not be as good After installing the battery do not over tighten the battery cap Overtightening can make the battery cap difficult to open in the future Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries with the included charger Do not allow any liquid to get into any of the openings on your Nu Vois I unit ...
Page 11: ...o touch 1 Make sure piston is seeded in diaphragm and that diaphragm is not damaged 2 Be sure your nose cap is correctly adjusted Low tone needs more volume Unscrew the nose cap slightly Device is low on battery Higher tones tend to draw less power than lower tones If you are low on battery you may be able to extend the battery life in your device by using a higher tone until you can recharge the ...
Page 12: ...s option repair and or replace any defective components 3 The owner assumes responsibility for shipping the device to Nu Vois LLC Nu Vois LLC will assume responsibility for return shipping costs 4 Please include a brief explanation of the problem and or cause your name and address do not use a P O Box city state zip code and telephone number Important Warranty will be voided if the NU VOIS I displ...
Page 13: ...evice is in conformance with the requirements of the Directive 93 42 EEC of the Council of the European Communities concerning medical devices MDD This is certified by applying this marking Declarations of conformity are available at Nu Vois LLC 1100 W Taylor Avenue Suite 100 Meridian ID 83642 ...
