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Starkey Destiny RIC Operation Manual Download Page 23

Hearing System Care

Service and Repair

If, for any reason, your hearing system does not
operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself.
Not only are you likely to violate 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.
He or she is able to solve many common problems
right in his or her office or clinic.

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Summary of Contents for Destiny RIC

Page 1: ... Technology which provides vast improvements in feedback cancellation noise management environmental detection sound quality and directional hearing If someone makes a decision to get a hearing aid we don t want to delay another day because we know we have a chance to change their lives You don t wait to change someone s life Jerry Ruzicka President Starkey Laboratories Inc ...

Page 2: ... Removal 9 Operation On Off and Volume Levels 12 Multimemory Settings 13 Directional Microphones 14 Telephone Use 15 Summary of Settings 18 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 20 Service and Repair 22 Troubleshooting Guide 23 Tips for Better Communication For You 24 For Your Family and Friends 25 FDA Information Required Information 28 ...

Page 3: ...ng Instrument 2 Receiver 3 Microphones 4 Multimemory Button 5 Battery Compartment on off control 6 Propeller 7 Retention Lock 8 Wax Guard Your hearing system can be identified by 9 Location of serial number 10 Location of manufacturer s name model name 11 Location of left right side indicator ...

Page 4: ... 1 Identification 4 2 8 7 5 9 10 6 3 11 3 ...

Page 5: ...he yellow 10 or brown 312 color code on the 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 4 Line up the battery s plus sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 6: ... Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...age is low You have approximately 20 minutes to replace the battery A different tone lasting two seconds will sound just before the battery stops working Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used ...

Page 8: ...y to occur Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries above a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container Because batteries can vary in size and performance your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are usi...

Page 9: ...l 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 Preparation ...

Page 10: ...e the hearing instrument behind your ear wrapping it over the top of your ear 3 Place the lock inside the bowl of your ear To remove the hearing system 1 Remove the lock from the bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Grasp the receiver with your thumb and forefinger Gently pull out of your ear canal Do not pull with the hearing system case as this may damage the c...

Page 11: ...10 Preparation 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 12: ...accustomed to having an object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician ...

Page 13: ...elay allowing additional time to place the hearing system in your ear before it starts working Your hearing care professional will check the box below if your hearing system has this feature activated Your hearing system has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional If sounds are generally too loud or too soft please contact your hearing care professional for advice and...

Page 14: ...rams are accessed by pressing the Multimemory button inward When you press the Multimemory button you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program Your hearing system has been setup with the following environments Program Tone Environment 1 1 Tone Normal 2 2 Tones 3 3 Tones 4 4 Tones ...

Page 15: ...tional microphones Please skip to Telephone Use section on page 16 My hearing system uses directional microphones Please read the information below Directional Settings Your hearing system has directional microphones to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations Your hearing care professional will circle the programmed directional setting for each memory ...

Page 16: ... environment and gradually adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility When the directional microphones are activated by pushing the Multimemory button manual the hearing instrument optimizes speech when you select the directional memory Ask your hearing care professional about your particular directional settings ...

Page 17: ...American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids the compatibility of a particular hearing aid 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 rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in ...

Page 18: ...t all users will be satisfied NOTE The performance of individual hearing aids may vary with individual cell phones Therefore please 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 for the booklet entitled Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireles...

Page 19: ...ettings Environment Directional Setting In Program 1 Normal Off Automatic Manual Program 2 Off Automatic Manual Program 3 Off Automatic Manual Program 4 Off Automatic Manual Low Battery Battery End of Life Standby Push and Hold ...

Page 20: ...ion ting Indicator On Indicator Type Yes No 1 Tone Yes No 2 Tones Tone Series Yes No 3 Tones Tone Series Yes No 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Tone Series Yes No Sustained Tone Yes No Tone Series Yes No Tone Series ...

Page 21: ...o prevent damage from a fall to a hard surface Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the switches microphone and battery compartment Inspect the receiver propeller and Wax Guard regularly if the Wax Guard is missing contact your hearing care professional immediately to schedule an appointment for otoscopy Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instru...

Page 22: ...oor to allow any moisture to evaporate When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing system 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 instruments or insert the cleaning tools inside them Hearing Syst...

Page 23: ... to violate 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 He or she is able to solve many common problems right in his or her office or clinic ...

Page 24: ... change Contact your hearing care professional Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or replace Wax G...

Page 25: ...ghts 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 For You Move closer to and look at the speaker Sit face to face in a quiet room Try different locations to find the best place to listen Minimize distractions Background noises may be frustrating at fir...

Page 26: ...nce For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request 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 M...

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Page 29: ...body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear RF IMMUNITY LEVEL These hearing instruments have a cell phone immunity rating of M4 For your cell phone to be compatible with these hearing instruments the cell phone needs an immunity rating of M1 or higher Please consult your cell phone specifications for your cell phone immunity rating IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Go...

Page 30: ...should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed phy...

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