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BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING AIDS

  sino R

  kami R

  rega R

User Manual

Summary of Contents for kami R

Page 1: ...BEHIND THE EAR HEARING AIDS sino R kami R rega R User Manual ...

Page 2: ...INNITUS FUNCTION 18 5 MAKING PHONE CALLS 19 5 1 Telephone loop T Coil 19 5 2 Automatic program change 19 5 2 1 Auto T Coil 20 5 2 2 Auto Phone 20 5 2 3 Attaching magnet 21 6 ACCESSORIES 22 7 CARE INSTRUCTIONS 23 Updated 09 08 2021 Intended purpose Hearing aids reduce the effects of hearing loss as much as possible Personal discomfort thresholds in loud noises are also taken into account In quiet e...

Page 3: ...s and neither will it make your hearing worse How ever a hearing aid will go a long way to restoring normal hearing levels for many of those activities you may have been missing out on Hearing aids are the treatment of choice for most types of hearing loss If you have any further questions please contact your hearing care professional 7 1 General 23 7 2 Cleaning and care of behind the ear hearing ...

Page 4: ...ng For the exact type of battery in your hearing aid please see the overview table Always switch your hearing aid OFF after use To avoid damage remove the battery if you are not using your hearing aids for a long time 2 YOUR HEARING AID 2 1 Type Your hearing aids are behind the ear hearing aids with an external receiver The receiver is located directly in your ear 2 2 Overview This user manual app...

Page 5: ... use will not extend its service life Battery should be stored at room temperature Avoid keeping them in hot places or rooms with high humidity e g bathroom Storage in a cooled location is not necessary Used batteries are considered hazardous materials and contain toxic materials should never be disposed of in the trash Ask about recycling programs in your area where you live or return them to you...

Page 6: ...t a few minutes before inserting the battery Open the battery compartment carefully with your fingernail at the edge for opening and swing it right out Please do not open the battery compartment any wider than shown here This might damage the device Then insert the battery in the battery compartment Make sure the symbol on the battery matches the symbol on the battery compartment 3 2 Inserting bat...

Page 7: ... compartment out to the first catch position This is the OFF position If the devices are going to be out of use for a long time open the battery compartment fully and remove the battery Switching ON Close the battery compartment securely with a battery inserted by moving it past the catch of the OFF position into the casing You will feel the battery compartment clicking into place as you close it ...

Page 8: ...r switch briefly on the top or bottom to change the program hold the switch down for approx 1 second see also 3 6 2 and 3 6 3 The optional Concha Clip helps improve the fit of the receiver unit in the ear To position the Concha Clip bend slightly and place the Concha Clip carefully in the outer part of your ear Switch the hearing aid on by closing the battery compartment securely Caution Risk of i...

Page 9: ...ituations Volume control and program selection are optional functions Your hearing care professional will adjust your devices to your individual requirements Example with three hearing programs 3 6 2 Volume selection The volume can be adjusted in steps using the rocker switch Briefly pressing the top end of the switch increases the volume while briefly pressing the bottom end reduces the volume Wh...

Page 10: ... Telephone loop T Coil A telephone loop receives the magnetic signal from telephones and converts it to sound This optional telephone program may help you to understand better what people are saying on the telephone When making calls with the telephone loop program hold the handset as normal To find the correct position for optimum reception move the handset backwards and forwards slightly 5 2 Aut...

Page 11: ... program previously in use 5 2 2 Auto Phone Automatic switchover to an acoustic telephone program can be used with conventional landlines and mobile phones and optimises playback for telephony Attaching the optional magnet sticker increases the reliability of the switching function Familiarise yourself with how the automatic telephone program switching function works before making a call When you ...

Page 12: ...ble optimum cleaning of your devices Protect your hearing aids from moisture e g showers sweat rain and also take your hearing aids out before using hairspray or similar cosmetic products We also recommend you carry out daily care on your hearing aids as they are exposed to moisture and dust during proper use even when handled with care Whatever type of hearing aid you use Each one is in direct co...

Page 13: ...ure does not get into the microphone inlets of the hearing aid 7 3 Changing the earwax protection filter Hearing aids with an external receiver feature protection filters to prevent earwax being deposited inside the receiver It is necessary to regularly change the filter to ensure your hearing aids function perfectly To replace the filter proceed as follows First remove the dome from the receiver ...

Page 14: ...sing The audifon dry star UV 2 is not only automatic but also consumes very little power switching itself off at the end of the drying program The drying station is simple to operate using a single sensor button 7 4 Drying hearing aids Your hearing aids should be dried after use at the end of the day and above all after cleaning If you take care of your hearing aids by drying them carefully this w...

Page 15: ...unattended with your hearing aids Should a battery hearing aid or other small parts be accidentally swallowed please consult a doctor immediately Warning Risk of injury In some very rare cases the dome may remain in the ear canal on removal Should this happen please contact your doctor or hearing care professional at once Please do not try to remove the dome yourself Warning Damage to hearing The ...

Page 16: ...an active brain implant ask your doctor or the implant manufacturer for a risk analysis Warning Risk of injury Always wear your reciever unit with the appropriate Dome or customized earmold and check that they are securely positioned on reciever unit 9 2 Information about product safety Note Interference with electronic devices If you are in an environment where use of electronic or wireless devic...

Page 17: ...mage to the hearing aid Never leave your hearing aid in the sun near a naked flame or in a hot vehicle Otherwise your hearing aids might become damaged Note Damage to the hearing aid Never try to change the shape of your hearing aid ear mould or tubing yourself Otherwise your hearing aids might become damaged Note Malfunctions Your devices may be subject to interference from other electrical equip...

Page 18: ...onic inflammations chronic skin irritations cholesteatoma Known allergies to any materials that have skin contact Patients who are unable to operate the devices independently require competent assistance The use of hearing aids for mentally impaired persons and for children should only be done on the recommendation of a doctor A comprehensive risk assessment should be performed for the specific in...

Page 19: ...tteries to your hearing aid specialist for environmentally friendly disposal He is your contact in the disposal chain for electronic waste 14 OTHER INFORMATION 14 1 EU declaration of conformity audifon hereby declares that the hearing aids sino R kami R and rega R comply with the following regulations and directives 93 42 EEC for medical devices 2011 65 EU RoHs for the reduction of hazardous subst...

Page 20: ... accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of ...

Page 21: ... users can also return electronic waste to their hearing care professional for disposal Electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012 19 EU on waste and electrical equipment WEEE Consult instructions for use Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use Humidity limitation Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed Temperature limit Ind...

Page 22: ...roper repair Therefore please always follow the safety and care instructions Proof of purchase must be provided as proof of warranty The date of purchase and the serial number must be clearly visible Warranty obligations will not result in any extension of the warranty period nor will they give rise to a new warranty period for the hearing aid The warranty period for built in spare parts ends at t...

Page 23: ...41 3040 Revision date 08 2021 High tech made in Germany audifon GmbH Co KG Werner von Siemens Straße 2 99625 Kölleda Germany www audifon com Telephone 49 3635 4056 590 Fax 49 3635 4056 589 Manufacturer contact audifon com ...

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