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NSTRUCTION MANU

AL

Superior Comfort

Optimal
Performance

Nearly Invisible

P.O. Box 877

Casselberry, FL 32718

www.audina.net

H E A R I N G   H E A L T H C A R E   P R O V I D E R

MADE I N U.S.A.

nVe instruction manual  8/7/08  9:51 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for NVE AD

Page 1: ...I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Superior Comfort Optimal Performance Nearly Invisible P O Box 877 Casselberry FL 32718 www audina net HEARI NG HEALTHCARE PROVI DER MADE IN U S A nVe instruction manual 8 7 08 9 51 PM Page 1 ...

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Page 3: ... requirements If necessary your hearing healthcare provider can make further modifications to enhance your listening experience A period of adjustment may be needed to become accustomed to your new hearing instruments and the renewed world of sounds you will experience The adjustment time varies for each individual and may be as little as a couple of weeks to as long as several months Allow yourse...

Page 4: ...Inserting a Wax Guard 13 Telephone Use 15 Cell Phone Compatibility 15 Push Button Memory 15 Do s and Don ts 17 Troubleshooting 19 Why Two Instruments 22 Children with Hearing Loss 23 Warranty Information 24 Service and Repair Information 25 Notice to Prospective Users 27 Notice to Providers 28 Serial Numbers 29 Owner Information 30 TAB LE OF CONTENTS ii nVe instruction manual 8 7 08 9 51 PM Page 7...

Page 5: ...e is located inside the bowl of your ear It may help to pull down or backward on your lower ear with the opposite hand 1 2 Receiver Unit connector wire Receiver Module Microphone Second Directional Mircrophone Program Button Battery Compartment Digital Sound Processor Locking Wire Wax Guard Receiver Module speaker A RU with Conch Wire B RU with Propeller Sleeve C Power set with Custom Mold D Plus ...

Page 6: ... conserve battery power 4 proper placement on ear Step 3 While holding the receiver module in place in the ear canal with your thumb or index finger carefully place the hearing instrument body over the top of your ear while pressing it gently against the head as shown in illustration 3 Step 4 Correctly placed your hearing instrument will be virtually invisible to those with whom you speak Make sur...

Page 7: ...Always discard used batteries Small batteries can be harmful if swallowed Keep batteries out of the reach of pets and small children In case of ingestion contact your physician or call the National Button Battery Hotline collect at 202 625 3333 6 left and right instruments on off function If you are wearing hearing instruments on both ears it is important to use the correct device in each ear The ...

Page 8: ...ctly It is important that the battery is inserted correctly If the battery compartment door does not easily close the battery was not inserted correctly If so check that the battery is inserted correctly in the compartment door Do NOT try to force the door shut close gently The life of your hearing instruments batteries will vary depending on length of daily use listening environments and how your...

Page 9: ...your hearing instrument features up to four programmable memory settings Consult your hearing care professional as to the number of memories available on these hearing instruments Each memory setting is designed for the best comfort and optimal performance in a particular listening environment Such environments may range from noisy to quiet as when you re on the telephone outdoors in a crowded res...

Page 10: ...r is recommended 12 11 If the hearing instrument is weak or not working you may need to replace the wax guard as outlined in this manual Inspect the receiver module and wax guard daily for any visible damage Such damage could lead to a piece coming off inside the ear If any damage has occurred or the wax guard comes off inside the ear contact your hearing care professional for immediate help The m...

Page 11: ...and Inserting a Wax Guard Your receiver module speaker is protected from debris and earwax by a replaceable Wax Guard Daily the receiver module tip should be gently brushed to remove debris that may have lodged in the wax guard as outlined in the Cleaning Your Hearing Instrument section in this manual Over time the wax guard can get clogged with moist debris Periodically this wax guard should be r...

Page 12: ...es 16 telephone use cell phone compatibility Your hearing instrument allows you to use the phone as you normally do holding the phone up to your ear In some cases you may need your hearing instrument programmed with a specific telephone setting If this feature is important to you ask your hearing healthcare professional to adjust one of the available memory programs to assist your telephone requir...

Page 13: ...tside the room of the X ray equipment DON T leave your hearing instruments on the radiator near a stove in a sunny window in a car or in any other hot place Excessive heat and cold can damage the instruments DON T wear the hearing instruments when using a hair dryer at home or when at the beauty salon spa or barber DON T wear the hearing instruments when having medical tests done such as MRI X ray...

Page 14: ...ng instrument is placed in the proper position and the receiver module is placed properly into the ear canal Excessive earwax and improperly sized instruments can cause whistling Contact your hearing healthcare provider Move hand or other flat objects away from the ear adjust clothing collar that may be interfering with sound travel Sound is Distorted or Unclear Replace the battery Hearing instrum...

Page 15: ...day s hearing instruments are quite small in size and feature sophisticated electronics that accommodate a wide variety of hearing losses Nature gave us two ears for a reason and since the majority of people who have a hearing loss are affected in both ears two binaural hearing instruments are typically recommended Two hearing instruments should provide these benefits Better overall sound quality ...

Page 16: ...se that depends upon your audiologic needs proper fitting and adjustments by your hearing healthcare provider and proper use by the owner Any implied warranty shall be limited to one year from date of purchase The only entity or individual who is authorized to perform the warranty obligations is the manufacturer All in house warranty work performed 24 children with hearing loss In addition to seei...

Page 17: ...e will assist you in finding a hearing healthcare provider in your local area 26 warranty information returning for service by the manufacturer will be done within a reasonable period of time If warranty work is performed and there appears to be a defect malfunction or failure to conform to the warranty the obligations will be met if brought to our attention within one month from the date of the o...

Page 18: ...ter than or equal to 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz 28 notice to perspective users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical exam by a licensed physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing instrument Licensed physicians who specialize in the diseases of the ear are often referred to as Otologists Otolaryngologist...

Page 19: ...r canal Pain or discomfort in the ear Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing instrument which has a maximum sound pressure level in excess of 132 dB decibels because there may be a risk of damaging the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user Each hearing instrument has its own unique number located on the exterior of the hearing aid The first two digits of the...

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