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Starkey OtoLens Operation Manual Download Page 20

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Hearing System Care

Helpful Hints

• When not wearing your hearing instruments,

open the battery door 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

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Summary of Contents for OtoLens

Page 1: ...IIC Invisible In The Canal O P e R AT I O N S M A N u A L ...

Page 2: ...ation On Off 10 Multimemory Settings 11 T2 touch tone Function 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Telephone Use 14 Reminder 17 Summary of Settings 18 Instrument Care 19 Hearing System Care Service and Repair 21 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Tips for Better Communication For You 22 For Your Family and Friends 23 FDA Information Required Information 24 ...

Page 3: ... Microphone opening 2 Sound outlet receiver 3 Battery compartment on off control 4 Removal handle 5 Vent optional Your hearing system can be identified by the white R for the right ear and L for the left ear and the serial number 6 Location of serial number IIC Overview 1 3 5 4 6 ...

Page 4: ...ry 3 Remove the tab from the new battery 4 Line up the battery s sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed To help prevent 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 mou...

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

Page 6: ...s could result in serious damage if the door will not close securely check that the battery is inserted correctly Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely 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...

Page 7: ...ult in unsatisfactory performance and comfort To insert the hearing instrument 1 Determine Left or Right by locating the side marker on the hearing instrument 2 Hold the instrument in the same side hand with the dot marker on top 3 Lift the device to the ear and place at the opening of the ear canal 4 Push the device into place in the ear using the end of the removal cord as indication that the de...

Page 8: ...8 Preparation To remove the hearing instrument Grasp the removal handle found at the bottom of the ear canal and gently remove the hearing instrument from the ear ...

Page 9: ...s alternative 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 If desired apply a small amount of Oto Ease to the outside of the hearing instrument being careful to not get any in the receiver sound opening It may be helpful to lift the external ear with yo...

Page 10: ...ofessional will place a check in the box below if your hearing instruments have this feature The Power On delay means that your instruments will take several seconds to power up once they have been turned on This feature allows you to get the hearing instruments in your ear before they start to amplify sound You may hear a tone series indicating that your device is fully powered on On Off To turn ...

Page 11: ...e contact your hearing care professional for advice and adjustment Multimemory Settings My hearing instrument has Multimemory Please read the section below My hearing instrument does not have Multimemory See page 12 Program Tone Speech Environment 1 1 Tone One Normal 2 2 Tones Two 3 3 Tones Three 4 4 Tones Four My hearing instrument uses T2 for volume control See page 12 ...

Page 12: ...t your telephone service provider Hold the phone approximately 3 inches from the ear Press to wake T a tone series indicates that it is ready for a command Press the telephone key that corresponds to the desired function T will sleep after 20 seconds use the following keypad buttons to remotely adjust your hearing aid settings My hearing instrument has T2 capability Please read the section below M...

Page 13: ...ique T indicator Telephone too far from hearing system Bring telephone closer to hearing system microphone Incorrect key command Press to wake then press 2 or 8 to increase or decrease volume or 4 or 6 to change programs if device has multiple programs Hearing system responded but won t respond to later command T automatically sleeps 20 seconds after last command Press to wake then press key that ...

Page 14: ...icate on the telephone Your hearing professional will check the box boxes that represent the telephone settings in your instruments My hearing instruments have the following telephone setting s A beep or indicator tone is enabled on my instruments to signal when the device switches to the telephone setting ...

Page 15: ...he cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible According to the ANSI C63 19 standard ANSI C63 19 2006 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 emission...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...ppointment Your hearing care professional will check the box below if this feature is activated The Reminder will occur automatically When you hear the Reminder indicator please contact your hearing care professional My Reminder feature is activated My Reminder indicator is a Speech Indicator Make Appointment Tone Indicator ...

Page 18: ...gram 2 Yes No Speech 2 Tones Tone Series Program 3 Yes No Speech 3 Tones Tone Series Program 4 Yes No Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Low Battery Yes No Speech Tone Series Power On Tone Series Standby Yes No Tone Series Push and Hold Yes No Speech Tone Series Self Check Yes No Speech Tone Series Reminder Yes No Speech Tone Series ...

Page 19: ...th the look of a properly maintained hearing aid b Wiping the exterior of the hearing aid off with a soft cloth or tissue in the morning before wearing is typically the best routine c Inspect the microphone and receiver ports every morning and brush away any wax or debris d Depending on the conditions of your ear a desiccating kit or appliance may be necessary to ensure reliable performance Please...

Page 20: ...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 ...

Page 21: ... care professional for advice and assistance Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Not Loud Enough Low battery Replace battery Wax or debris in the microphone or receiver Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Hearing change Contact your hearing care professional Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery ...

Page 22: ...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 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 no...

Page 23: ...ning desire practice and patience 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...

Page 24: ...or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing instrument whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 ...

Page 25: ...ent Federal law restricts the sale of hearing instruments to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its u...

Page 26: ...facture your hearing instrument Defect means the failure of the workmanship performed and or materials used to conform the hearing instrument to Starkey s design and manufacturing specifications and tolerances Your hearing professional may have issued a warranty or service plan that goes beyond the provisions of this Limited Warranty Please contact him or her for further information Starkey will e...

Page 27: ...sion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you YOUR LEGAL REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY AND SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED MORE THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND THIS LIMI...

Page 28: ...s Reserved 84507 000 5 10 BKLT0191 01 EE ST Rev B A global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie Minnesota U S A Starkey Laboratories Inc 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie MN 55344 3476 800 328 8602 www starkey com ...

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