Nucleus ESPrit 3G, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
ESPrit 3G User Guide
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If you hear intermittent buzzing or distorted speech, look
for electronic equipment that may be the source of EMI,
and move away from it.
Other Factors
There are many other factors not related to the
performance of your ESPrit 3G that may influence your
ability to understand speech in a particular situation. These
include:
· tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
· loss of concentration due to illness or fatigue
· quick changes of topic in conversation
· difficulty in lip-reading the speaker due to poor position
of the speaker or poor lighting
If you continue to have problems, contact your clinician.
Steps to Identify the Fault
Follow the steps below to identify where the fault may be.
After each step, check to see if you can hear sound.
If you still hear no sound after taking the following actions,
contact your clinician, implant centre or your nearest
Cochlear office.
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