Samsung PLS-M240, User Manual

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4A. Important Safety Information 93
M-Ratings : Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing
aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing
devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.)
T-Ratings
: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to
be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch”or “Telephone
Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference
noise from wireless phones and should have ratings similar to phones. Ask
your hearing healthcare professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add
the rating of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable
usability:
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Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers excellent use.
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Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
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Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a
combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.
t is further suggested you experiment with multiple phones (even those not
labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that works best
with your hearing aid device. Should you experience interference or find the
quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly
return it to the store where purchased for exchange or refund. More
information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at:
www.fcc.gov ,
www.fda.gov , and www.accesswireless.org .
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience
With Your Phone
To further minimize interference:
䢇 Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to ensure the
minimum time interval:
1.
Press
> Settings > Display > Backlight
.
2. Highlight the minimum time interval setting and press .
䢇 Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from your hearing
aid.
䢇 Move the phone around to find the point with least interference.
HAC/Wi-Fi Language
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of
the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer
wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for
use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this
phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or
cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult
your service provider about its return and exchange policies and for
information on hearing aid compatibility.
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