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Overview

Features, Controls and Identification

Your hearing instrument controls include:

1. Earhook

2. Microphones

3. Switch

4. Battery compartment (on/off control)

5. Side indicator

RED

is for

RIgHT

ear,

BLUE

is for

LEFT

ear.

6. Tamper resistant battery compartment lock

Your hearing instrument can be identified by:

7. Location of serial number

8. Location of manufacturer’s name and

model name

Comfort Fit Solutions:

9. Standard Earmold with tubing

10. Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud

11. Thin tube with Custom Eartip

Summary of Contents for tour

Page 1: ...OPERATIONS MANUAL mini BTE Behind The Ear ...

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Page 3: ...tip 13 Operation On Off 15 Switch Volume Control Multimemory 15 Telephone Use 18 Direct Audio Input DAI 21 Accessories Wireless Accessories 23 Hearing Instrument Care Instrument Care 24 Standard Tubing Care 25 Thin Tubing Care 26 Service and Repair 28 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Tips for Better Communication For You 30 For Your Family and Friends 31 Safety Information 32 FDA Information Required Info...

Page 4: ...ontrol 5 Side indicator Red is for right ear blue is for left ear 6 Tamper resistant battery compartment lock Your hearing instrument can be identified by 7 Location of serial number 8 Location of manufacturer s name and model name Comfort Fit Solutions 9 Standard Earmold with tubing 10 Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud 11 Thin tube with Custom Eartip ...

Page 5: ...5 mini BTE Overview 7 8 4 00 000000 Serial Number 6 5 11 10 9 1 2 3 ...

Page 6: ... the 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 battery door sign 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 7: ...7 Preparation 1 2 3 35 4 ...

Page 8: ...ttery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment To lock the battery door Use an appropriate tool to slide the recessed switch to the left until it clicks and the colored mark is visible To unlock the battery door Slide the recessed switch to the right until it clicks and the colored mark disappears Locki...

Page 9: ...ediately 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 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 b...

Page 10: ...Custom Earmold backward 4 Softly press the Custom Earmold into place with your fingertip 5 Carefully place the BTE behind your ear wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear To remove the hearing instrument and 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 Custom Earmold as it is removed...

Page 11: ...11 Insertion and Removal 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 12: ...ing an 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 13: ...m Eartip To insert the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip 1 Insert the Instant Fit Earbud Custom Eartip into your ear 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 1 3 2 ...

Page 14: ...earing instrument and 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 1 3 2 ...

Page 15: ...to perform different functions Ask your hearing care professional how your device is set Automatic Volume Control 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 adjustment My hearing instrument s volume is set automatically Please read the section...

Page 16: ...r on volume level Three beeps Level 2 Two beeps Level 1 Less volume One beep plus tone Volume Control Your hearing system uses the switch to control volume To increase volume press then release the top part of the switch To decrease volume press then release the bottom part of the switch Volume Settings ...

Page 17: ...ottom part of the switch Ask your hearing professional about your specific hearing programs Combined Volume and Multimemory Control Your hearing device is set up to adjust volume and programs To adjust volume press then release the switch up to increase and down to decrease To change programs press and hold the switch either up or down to cycle The hearing aid will cycle through the programs and p...

Page 18: ...tomatic Telecoil Place the telephone handset in a normal position and then shift it slightly back When correctly positioned you will hear an indicator for the automatic activation of the telephone program When finished the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous setting My telephone feature is Automatic Telephone Response ATR Automatic Telecoil Autocoil Manual Telecoil Program...

Page 19: ...e activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the switch General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances if you encounter whistling feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Your hearing professional can provide instructions and techniques for your specific needs ...

Page 20: ...lephone rating of 3 M3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that...

Page 21: ...ound source such as a wireless FM system computer audio or an MP3 player DAI can improve communication and sound quality when reverberation distance and background noise compete with what you want to hear To attach the DAI shoe Snap the DAI shoe on the bottom of the BTE My hearing system is set up for DAI use My hearing system is not set up for DAI use See page 23 ...

Page 22: ...en the battery door To remove the DAI shoe Turn the BTE on the side Grasp the BTE in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other Gently bend at the seam between the DAI shoe and the hearing aid There are many FM systems available to help improve communication in challenging environments Ask your hearing healthcare professional about personal FM systems ...

Page 23: ...ing system These include a remote control as well as wireless connection to your cell phone and entertainment system Consult with your hearing professional to determine if your hearing aids have wireless capabilities and which accessories may be best for you Wireless accessories are only compatible with hearing aids that have wireless technology ...

Page 24: ...ure and foreign substances can result in poor performance Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the switches microphone and battery compartment Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument My hearing instrument has Standard tubing See page 25 Thin tubing See page 26 ...

Page 25: ...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 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...ust 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 the Earbud Eartip to dry overnight 1 ...

Page 27: ... open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate Do not take apart your hearing instruments or insert the cleaning tools inside them 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 an...

Page 28: ... violate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing instrument 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 29: ...ver with brush Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing Remove blockage and clean Crimped tubi...

Page 30: ...nd 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 first remember ...

Page 31: ... 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 Minimize dist...

Page 32: ... 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 disturbance Your hearing instruments should n...

Page 33: ...aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel Your hearing care professional can enable a special program that allows your hearing aids to work without wireless functionality International Use Your hearing instruments are approved to operate at a radio frequency that is specific to your country or region and might not be approved for use outside your country or region Be aware tha...

Page 34: ...ric 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a phy...

Page 35: ... 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 use is strongly discouraged A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Use of a hearing aid is only part of hearin...

Page 36: ...terference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hereby Starkey declares that the Tour mini BTE product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the below addresses Starkey 6600 Washing...

Page 37: ...kmanship performed and or materials used to manufacture 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 h...

Page 38: ... the exclusion 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...

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