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User Guide

Phonak Dalia 

Behind-the-Ear hearing aids

Summary of Contents for Ambra M H2O

Page 1: ...User Guide Phonak Dalia Behind the Ear hearing aids...

Page 2: ...aid description 12 4 Step by step instructions for using the hearing aid 19 Step 1 Getting to know your hearing aid 19 Step 2 Battery preparation 22 Step 3 Inserting the battery 22 Step 4 Turning on t...

Page 3: ...tep 10 Changing the battery 35 Step 11 Changing the battery in hearing aids with a secured battery compartment 35 5 Care and maintenance 38 6 Troubleshooting 41 7 FM systems 43 8 Service and warranty...

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Page 5: ...hearing technology currently available on the market Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benefit from all the possibilities your new hearing aid has to offer With proper use and...

Page 6: ...om it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading 2 1Hazard warnings The intended use of hearing ai...

Page 7: ...ep out of reach of children and pets If batteries are swallowed consult your physician immediately If you feel pain in or behind your ear if it is inflamed if skin irritation or accelerated accumulati...

Page 8: ...ely suppressed The hearing aid contains small parts that can cause choking if swallowed by children Keep out of reach of children If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately External devi...

Page 9: ...your hearing aid Dropping onto a hard surface can damage your hearing aid I I Always use new batteries for your hearing aid You can return used batteries to your hearing care professional I I Remove...

Page 10: ...lectronic equipment is prohibited I I For your microM microP and SP hearing aid only Never immerse your hearing aid in water Protect it from excessive moisture Always remove your hearing aid before sh...

Page 11: ...ins sensitive electronic parts If the hearing aid stops after contact with water rinse the hearing aid with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth or tissue Open the battery compartment allow the he...

Page 12: ...s The different hearing aids can be adapted with a variety of earmolds On the following pages use the labeled drawings to identify the hearing aid and the earmold that you use Your hearing aids requir...

Page 13: ...left indicator right red left blue placed in the battery compartment b Battery compartment with ON OFF switch c Volume control d Program button e Microphone input with Wind and Weather Protector f Ho...

Page 14: ...14 microP and SP models Option B with dome Option C with SlimTip a Hearing tube b Earmold Dome c Retention d Earmold SlimTip e Removal handle a b c a d e 3 Hearing aid description...

Page 15: ...t indicator right red left blue placed in the battery compartment b Battery compartment with ON OFF switch c Program button or volume control d Microphone input with Wind and Weather Protector e Hook...

Page 16: ...16 microM model Option B with dome Option C with SlimTip a Hearing tube b Earmold Dome c Retention d Earmold SlimTip e Removal handle a b c a d e 3 Hearing aid description...

Page 17: ...ption A with classic earmold a Right or left indicator right red left blue b Battery compartment with ON OFF switch c Push button d Microphone input e Hook sound output f Hearing tube g Classic earmol...

Page 18: ...18 3 Hearing aid description M H2O model Option B with dome Option C with SlimTip a Hearing tube b Earmold Dome c Retention d Earmold SlimTip e Removal handle a b c a d e...

Page 19: ...the parts that are particularly important for each step are shown in green Step 1 Getting to know your hearing aid Take the hearing aid in your hand and try out the hearing aid controls This will make...

Page 20: ...press the volume control upwards To decrease the volume press the volume control downwards Fig 1a In order to change a hearing program press the program button displayed Fig 1b 4 Using the hearing aid...

Page 21: ...21 microM and M H2O models microM and M H2O models do not have a volume control In order to change a hearing program press the button displayed Fig 1c Fig 1c...

Page 22: ...Fig 2 Wait for two minutes before inserting to activate the battery Step 3 Inserting the battery Take the hearing aid in your hand Fig 3a and open the battery door Insert the battery so that you see...

Page 23: ...se the battery compartment gently and carefully I I Check if you feel resistance when closing the battery compartment Check to make sure the battery is correctly inserted and in the correct direction...

Page 24: ...This step shows you how to correctly insert the hearing aid The instructions apply for all hearing aid models The type of earmold determines how the hearing aid is inserted I I Each hearing aid is ind...

Page 25: ...25 Step 5 1 Identifying the hearing aid for the right and left ear Color indicator right red left blue Fig 5a microM microP and SP models Fig 5b M H2O models...

Page 26: ...een your thumb and forefinger Fig 5c Take the earmold up to your ear Fig 5c Place the ear canal part of the earmold into your ear canal see the part circled in green Fig 5c Next place the hearing aid...

Page 27: ...t fits correctly Check the fit by running your finger over the bowl of the ear You know it fits correctly if when doing so you feel the contour of the bowl of the ear and not the hearing aid Fig 5f In...

Page 28: ...right ear Fig 5g Place the hearing tube between your thumb and forefinger Insert the dome deep enough into the ear canal so that the hearing tube lies flat on your ear Fig 5h If your hearing aid has a...

Page 29: ...r canal a little more and you can rotate the dome until it fits correctly You have now successfully inserted the right hearing aid Now insert your left hearing aid in the same way marked in blue see s...

Page 30: ...volume control upwards To decrease it press the volume control downwards using your forefinger Use your thumb to lightly support the hearing aid Fig 6a microM and M H20 models have a single push butt...

Page 31: ...on displayed Fig 7a For a microM or M H2O hearing aid press the program button displayed Fig 7b If you press it again you change to the next program A signal indicates the change A signal tone can onl...

Page 32: ...Take the hearing aid behind your ear do not touch the tube and lift it above the upper part of your ear and then gently let go Fig 8a Use your thumb and forefinger to grasp the earmold in your ear not...

Page 33: ...rare cases the dome can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing tube from the ear In the unlikely case that the dome does get stuck in your ear canal it is strongly recommended to see a phy...

Page 34: ...34 Step 9 Turning off the hearing aid You can turn off your hearing aid by opening the battery compartment Fig 9 Fig 9 4 Using the hearing aid...

Page 35: ...u have about 30 minutes in some cases longer to change the battery The battery warning signal is repeated every half hour We recommend that you always keep a spare battery on hand Step 11 Changing the...

Page 36: ...lastic tab with the support of a pen back until the battery is free to take out Fig 11a b Fig 11a Fig 11b The old battery can now be replaced and a new one inserted Fig 11c Just close the battery comp...

Page 37: ...rt of a pen back Fig 11e Insert the new battery so that you see the symbol on the battery Fig 11f Before you close the battery compartment check that the battery is in position and beneath the plastic...

Page 38: ...ese products may damage it For microM microP and SP only Never wash or clean the Wind and Weather Protector see chapter 3 Doing so could cause it to lose its special acoustic features For M H2O only M...

Page 39: ...ry door are also WaterResistant I I M H2O hearing aids modified with a battery compartment allowing use of an audio shoe and universal FM receiver are no longer WaterResistant I I Always remove your h...

Page 40: ...fessional for advice and information on filters or drying capsules Weekly Clean the earmold with a soft damp cloth or with a special cleaning cloth for hearing aids For more in depth maintenance instr...

Page 41: ...provement change the battery If the problem persists contact your hearing care professional Battery discharges too quickly Insert a new battery and make note of exactly how long it lasts Contact your...

Page 42: ...this is the case but the problem persists please consult with your hearing care professional Pain or inflammation in your ear Remove the hearing aid and consult with your hearing care professional If...

Page 43: ...out disruptive background noises or echoes Phonak is a leader in FM communication In order to take advantage of the benefits of these high tech radio systems consult with your hearing care professiona...

Page 44: ...ing from the date of purchase This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself but not accessories such as batteries tubes earmolds external receivers The warr...

Page 45: ...tress Damage caused by third parties or non authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their...

Page 46: ...Directive 93 42 EEC The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www phonak com P...

Page 47: ...ctive 93 42 EEC The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions that were consulted under the above mentioned directives This symbol indicates that the products descri...

Page 48: ...This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides Important information for handling and product safety The product is desi...

Page 49: ...1500 hPa The symbol with the crossed out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid may not be thrown away as normal household waste Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids at waste d...

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