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Table of Contents

Overview

BTE 13

Preparation

Batteries/Battery Indicators

6–9

Insertion and Removal

10–11

Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip

12–14

Operation

On & Off

Adjusting Your Hearing System

Pairing with an iOS Device

16–21

Cell Phone Use

20–21

Hearing System Care

Instrument Care

Standard Tubing/Thin Tubing

23–24

Service and Repair

Troubleshooting Guide

Tips for Better Communication

28–30

Safety Information

31–33

FDA Information

34–37

FCC Information

38–39

Summary of Contents for BTE 13

Page 1: ...Made for iPhone M A N U A L ...

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Page 3: ...rtip 12 14 Operation On Off 15 Adjusting Your Hearing System 16 Pairing with an iOS Device 16 21 Cell Phone Use 20 21 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 22 Standard Tubing Thin Tubing 23 24 Service and Repair 26 Troubleshooting Guide 27 Tips for Better Communication 28 30 Safety Information 31 33 FDA Information 34 37 FCC Information 38 39 ...

Page 4: ... 4 Push Button memory control 5 Battery Compartment Location of serial number inside battery compartment 6 Location of left right side indicator 7 Location of manufacturer s name and model name Comfort Fit Solutions 8 Standard Earmold with tubing 9 Universal thin tube with instant fit earbud 10 Universal thin tube with custom eartip ...

Page 5: ...5 Overview 10 9 8 1 4 2 3 6 7 Serial Number 00 000000 5 ...

Page 6: ...e packaging To insert or replace the battery 1 Use the nail grip on the battery door 2 Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery 3 Remove the tab from the new battery Wait 3 5 minutes after removing tab before inserting battery 4 Line up the battery s sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 7: ...7 Preparation 3 1 2 4 5 BTE 13 ...

Page 8: ...ot close securely check that the battery is inserted correctly Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container Batteries vary in size and performance Your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Actual time betw...

Page 9: ...the accidental ingestion of batteries Keep out of reach of children and pets Check your medications before taking them batteries have been mistaken for pills Never put batteries in your mouth as they can easily be swallowed NATIONAL BUTTON BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE 202 625 3333 ...

Page 10: ...the custom earmold into your ear canal b Rotate the custom earmold backward 3 Softly press the custom earmold into place with your fingertip 4 Carefully place the BTE behind your ear wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear To remove the custom earmold Take the instrument from behind your ear and gently pull the custom earmold outward Pulling lightly down on the earlobe may help loosen the cu...

Page 11: ...11 Preparation 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 12: ...r canal 2 Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear 3 Place the lock in the concha bowl of your ear To remove the instant fit earbud or custom eartip 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear canal and pull outward ...

Page 13: ...13 Preparation 3 1 2 ...

Page 14: ...n object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative earmold materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician ...

Page 15: ...e the battery door To turn OFF Open the battery door until the battery no longer touches the battery contacts Your instrument has a Power On delay and may require a few seconds to power on You may hear a tone series indicating that your hearing instrument is powered on ...

Page 16: ...tem functionality with the app open the app and touch the i icon Detailed instructions are located there Pairing Your Hearing Instruments to the iOS Device To adjust your hearing instruments with your iOS device you must pair the two together so they can communicate Please follow the instructions to pair your iOS device and your hearing instruments IMPORTANT Before completing the following steps e...

Page 17: ...earing Devices 3 While the iOS device searches for the hearing instruments open and close the battery door on your hearing instruments this puts the hearing instruments into pairing mode 4a If your name does not appear in the Devices list within 5 7 seconds tap Accessibility in the upper left corner then tap Hearing Devices ...

Page 18: ...ing on the length of the first name when the iOS device first discovers the hearing instruments 5 Tap on the Hearing Device Name to connect the hearing instruments to the iOS device 6 You will see two pairing requests one for each hearing instrument Select Pair for each request These requests may be several seconds apart ...

Page 19: ...ring instruments You can adjust either with the native iOS controls or with the TruLink app To access the native iOS hearing instrument controls triple click the Home button on your iOS device From this screen you can adjust the volume select memory or use your iOS device as a remote microphone ...

Page 20: ...place the iOS device as close to the source as possible Right Volume Left Volume allows you to increase and decrease volume for each hearing instrument individually Turn off Adjust Independently to make changes to both hearing instruments simultaneously Normal indicates the name of a memory setting in the hearing instrument You can select from any memories shown in the list to change the hearing i...

Page 21: ...s are paired and powered on incoming phone calls will route automatically to your hearing instruments When your hearing instruments are not powered on incoming calls route only to iPhone iOS allows you to select a preference for how audio call audio and media audio is routed from iPhone to your hearing instruments ...

Page 22: ...brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the user control microphone and battery compartment inspect the earbud or eartip and wax guard regularly Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed ...

Page 23: ...amp cloth or a cleaning brush to clean debris from the custom earmold Wash the custom earmold with warm soapy water Never use solvents 2 Slide the custom earmold tubing onto the BTE earhook when completely dry Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing instrument if needed ...

Page 24: ...he end just removed from the hearing instrument until it extends from the other end of the tubing 3 Brush the debris off prior to removing the cleaner 4 Clean the earbud eartip with a dry cloth or brush 5 If necessary the earbud eartip may be washed in warm soapy water Remove the earbud eartip from the tubing prior to washing Allow to dry overnight ...

Page 25: ...before reconnecting to your hearing instrument earhook When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing instrument in the storage container and store In a dry safe place Away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperatures Where you can easily find them Safely out of reach of pets and children Do not take apart your hearing instrument or insert the cleaning tools insid...

Page 26: ...iolate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly check the guide on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance Many common problems may be solved right in your hearing care professional s office or clinic ...

Page 27: ...and receiver with brush Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Clean or replace wax guard as needed Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Clean or replace wax guard as needed Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing Clean o...

Page 28: ... will take practice time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing system provides Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts ideas and feelings Reading lips facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips ...

Page 29: ...nimize distractions Background noises may be frustrating at first remember you have not heard them for a while Let others know what you need keep in mind that people cannot see your hearing loss Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing instruments can and cannot do Better hearing with hearing instruments is a learned skill combining desire practice and patience ...

Page 30: ... that they Get your full attention before beginning to speak Look at you or sit face to face in a quiet room Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level shouting can actually make understanding more difficult Rephrase rather than repeat the same words different words may be easier to understand Minimize distractions while speaking ...

Page 31: ...magnetic fields from other medical devices radio signals and electrostatic discharges If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your hearing instruments might cause interference with your medical device please contact your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of dis...

Page 32: ...se on Aircrafts The optional wireless capabilities that may be featured in your hearing instruments should not be used on an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel Your iOS device should be put into Airplane Mode or turned off International Use Be aware that operation during international travel may cause interference to other electronic devices or other electronic devices ...

Page 33: ...f accessories components or replacement parts other than those provided by the manufacturer of your hearing aids could result in increased electromagnetic emissions and decreased electromagnetic immunity and could result in degradation of performance WARNING If Portable Radio Frequency communications equipment is used closer than 30 cm 12 inches from your hearing aid degradation of the performance...

Page 34: ...available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or rec...

Page 35: ...en statement affirming that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing aid evaluation The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hea...

Page 36: ... and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lip reading In most cases infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk in impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user CH...

Page 37: ...785KFXD The receiver section of the radio has a bandwidth of 1 5 MHz This hearing aid model has been tested to and has passed the following emissions and immunity tests IEC 60601 1 2 radiated emissions requirements for a Group 1 Class B device as stated in CISPR 11 RF radiated immunity at a field level of 3 V m between 80 MHz and 2 7 GHz Immunity to power frequency magnetic fields at a field level...

Page 38: ...ons Devices and Hearing Aids the compatibility of a particular hearing instrument and mobile phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing instrument immunity to the rating for the mobile phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing instrument rating of 2 M2 T2 and a telephone rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in a combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a co...

Page 39: ...terference that may cause undesired operation of the device Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hereby Starkey Hearing Technologies declares that the products listed above are in compliance with the essential requirements and other...

Page 40: ...hnologies 6700 Washington Ave South Eden Prairie MN 55344 USA Wm F Austin House Bramhall Technology Park Pepper Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5BX United Kingdom Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations ...

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Page 44: ... not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance 2017 Starkey Hearing Technologies All Rights Reserved 81330 007 6 17 BKLT2682 03 EE XX Apple the Apple logo iPhone iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other ...

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