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Your completely-in-the-
canal (CIC), in-the-canal (ITC), 
or in-the-ear (ITE) hearing 
instruments have been
custom-made with electronic
circuitry and controls to match
your particular hearing 
requirements.

Your instruments may also
be programmed to provide
additional flexibility and 
control. These parameters
have been set by your hearing
care professional and/or the 
manufacturer and are not 
adjustable by the wearer.

This manual contains instruc-
tions for the three instrument
styles shown here. Basic oper-
ating instructions are provided
on the pages shown. To help you remember, mark 
the box next to your instrument style. 

itC

pages 2 - 24

ite

pages 25 - 37

CiC

pages 2 - 

yOur hearing instruMents 

Содержание Axent CIC

Страница 1: ...Axent ITE ITC CIC O p e r at i o n s M a n u a l Custom Instruments ...

Страница 2: ...or Better Communication 43 Notes 45 FDA Required Information 48 Your Hearing Instruments 1 CIC Your CIC Instruments 2 Identification 3 Batteries 4 Insertion and Removal 6 On Off and Volume 8 Multimemory Settings 9 Using the Telephone 10 Feedback 11 ITC Your ITC Instruments 12 Identification 13 Batteries 14 Insertion and Removal 16 On Off and Volume 18 Multimemory Settings 20 Directional Microphone...

Страница 3: ...ovide additional flexibility and control These parameters have been set by your hearing care professional and or the manufacturer and are not adjustable by the wearer This manual contains instruc tions for the three instrument styles shown here Basic oper ating instructions are provided on the pages shown To help you remember mark the box next to your instrument style ITC pages 12 24 ITE pages 25 ...

Страница 4: ...n of features and controls depending on the specific model selected for you 1 Receiver Opening 2 Multimemory button optional 3 Microphone sound inlet 4 Battery compartment 5 REmoval handle 6 Vent optional 1 2 4 5 6 1 3 4 5 6 your CIC hearing instruments ...

Страница 5: ...e identified by its serial number located on the outside shell 00 00000000 Left and right ear CICs are identified by their shell color or a color marking LEFT EAR RIGHT EAR Year made serial number 00 00000000 identification ...

Страница 6: ... have a yellow mark Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries at a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery To insert or replace the battery open the compartment by placing your fingernail under the edge of the swing out door and gently pulling outward DO NOT open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur CIC CIC batteries ...

Страница 7: ...e cell out the top of the fully opened door DO NOT pull it out the side of the door Place the new battery in the compartment with the plus sign facing up Close the battery compartment by swinging the door until it snaps shut NEVER FORCE THE DOOR SHUT This could result in serious damage If the door will not close securely check that the battery is placed properly in the compartment CIC batteries ...

Страница 8: ...VER use the battery compartment door to insert or remove the instrument Damage may occur as the door is not designed to withstand the pressure To insert the CIC hold it with the insertion removal line between your thumb and forefinger and with the microphone opening at the top of the instrument Cic insertion step 1 CIC insertion and removal ...

Страница 9: ...sh the instrument in until it is resting comfortably inside your canal To ease insertion you may wish to pull down on your ear lobe with your other hand as you push To remove your CIC slowly and gently pull the insertion removal line outward CIC Insertion Step 2 CIC Insertion Step 3 CIC Removal CIC insertion and removal ...

Страница 10: ... battery is no longer in contact with the internal components This is recommended to preserve battery life any time your instrument is not in use Your CIC has been set to a specific volume level by your Hearing Professional There is no volume control on the instrument If you experience performance that is consistently too loud or too soft please contact your hearing care professional for advice an...

Страница 11: ...ng environments The additional settings are accessed by pressing the button once to select memory two and twice to access memory three Pressing the button three times or once from memory three returns you to the first setting Opening and closing the battery compartment will also reset to memory one Your Hearing Professional can provide additional information regarding use of the multimemory featur...

Страница 12: ...strument may work best by holding the phone against your ear as you normally would Some models work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear If you encounter feedback tilt the phone receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Experiment to find the best position Your hearing care professional can provide additional instructions and techniques for your specific instrume...

Страница 13: ...sounds escaping from the ear and reflecting off your hand into the instrument s microphone It is more likely to occur during insertion removal and volume adjustment It should cease when you move your hand If feedback persists after the instrument has been inserted correctly and the volume is set to a comfortable level contact your hearing care professional ...

Страница 14: ... of features and controls depending on the specific model selected for you 1 Receiver Opening 2 Volume control optional 3 Multimemory button optional 4 Telephone coil switch optional 5 Battery compartment 6 Microphone sound inlet S 7 Vent optional 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 1 2 5 6 1 6 5 2 7 ...

Страница 15: ...be identified by its serial number located on the outside shell 00 00000000 A red or blue bar or red blue model and serial number type indicates right or left ear RED is for RIGHT EAR BLUE is for LEFT EAR Year made serial number 00 00000000 ...

Страница 16: ... battery packages have a brown mark Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries at a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery To insert or replace the battery open the compartment by placing your fingernail under the edge of the swing out door and gently pulling outward DO NOT open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur ITC ...

Страница 17: ...d by pushing the cell out the top of the fully opened door DO NOT pull it out the side of the door Place the new battery in the compartment with the plus sign facing up Close the battery compartment by swinging the door until it snaps shut NEVER FORCE THE DOOR SHUT This could result in serious damage If the door will not close securely check that the battery is placed properly in the compartment ...

Страница 18: ...ery compartment door to insert or remove the instrument Damage may occur as the door is not designed to withstand the pressure To insert the ITC hold the instrument between your thumb and forefinger with the volume control toward the top of your ear The batterycompartment should be facing away from your ear canal Then gently insert the instrument into your ear canal ITC INSERTION ...

Страница 19: ...ne way is by using your finger to gently massage the area behind your ear lobe The soft pressure should work the instrument out of your ear The other method is to reach into the ear with the thumb and forefinger and gently pull the instrument out ITC Removal OPTION 1 ITC Removal OPTION 2 ...

Страница 20: ...our ITC enables you to turn the instrument on and off as well as adjust the amount of amplification provided by the instrument Your instruments are ready for use when a functioning battery is properly placed in the compartment and the battery door is closed ...

Страница 21: ...if the instrument was correctly turned off To make sounds louder continue to rotate the control forward toward your face To make sounds softer use your fingertip to rotate the control toward the back of your head To turn the instrument off rotate the control further backwards until you feel it click and the control no longer turns SoftER OFF ITC ITC ON LOUDER ...

Страница 22: ...ing environments The additional settings are accessed by pressing the button once to select memory two and twice to access memory three Pressing the button three times or once from memory three returns you to the first setting Opening and closing the battery compartment will also reset to memory one Your Hearing Professional can provide additional information regarding use of the multimemory featu...

Страница 23: ...of distracting noise surround you When the directional mics are automatically activated or activated by pushing the button sounds that occur directly in front of you will become more audible while sounds coming from other directions will be reduced When your instruments are in the directional mode it is especially important that you directly face those you are listening to and keep them in your di...

Страница 24: ...ts or prefer listening with your amplified ear your instrument may work best by holding the phone against your ear as you normally would Some models work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear If you encounter feedback tilt the phone receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Experiment to find the best position ITC ...

Страница 25: ...emoving your instrument The induction coil amplifies the naturally emitted signal from the phone receiver Instruments with the automatic telecoil will automatically activate when a properly equipped phone receiver is placed near the ear Manually switched telecoils are activated by moving the switch to the on position Your hearing care professional can provide additional instructions and techniques...

Страница 26: ...y amplified sounds escaping from the ear and reflecting off your hand into the instrument s microphone It is more likely to occur during insertion removal and volume adjustment It should cease when you move your hand If feedback persists after the instrument has been inserted correctly and the volume is set to a comfortable level contact your hearing care professional ...

Страница 27: ...ay contain a different combination of features and controls depending on the specific model selected for you 1 Telephone coil switch optional 2 Multimemory button optional 3 Microphone sound inlet S 4 Battery compartment 5 Volume control optional 6 Receiver Opening 7 Vent optional ...

Страница 28: ...be identified by its serial number located on the outside shell 00 00000000 A red or blue bar or red blue model and serial number type indicates right or left ear RED is for RIGHT EAR BLUE is for LEFT EAR Year made serial number ITE 00 00000000 ...

Страница 29: ...attery packages have an orange mark Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries at a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery To insert or replace the battery open the compartment by placing your fingernail under the edge of the swing out door and gently pulling outward DO NOT open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur ITE ...

Страница 30: ...d by pushing the cell out the top of the fully opened door DO NOT pull it out the side of the door Place the new battery in the compartment with the plus sign facing up Close the battery compartment by swinging the door until it snaps shut NEVER FORCE THE DOOR SHUT This could result in serious damage If the door will not close securely check that the battery is placed properly in the compartment ...

Страница 31: ...tery compartment door to insert or remove the instrument Damage may occur as the door is not designed to withstand the pressure To insert hold the instrument between your thumb and forefinger with the volume control toward the bottom of your ear The battery compartment should be facing away from your ear canal Then gently insert the instrument into your ear canal ITE Insertion Step 1 ...

Страница 32: ...ortably setinside the bowl of your ear Pull your earlobe down slightly and press on the instrument to ensure it is firmly in place To remove your ITE grasp the instrument with your thumb and forefinger and gently rotate it as you pull outward ITE Insertion Step 2 ITE REMOVAL ...

Страница 33: ...our ITE enables you to turn the instrument on and off as well as adjust the amount of amplification provided by the instrument Your instruments are ready for use when a functioning battery is properly placed in the compartment and the battery door is closed ...

Страница 34: ...if the instrument was correctly turned off To make sounds louder continue to rotate the control forward toward your face To make sounds softer use your fingertip to rotate the control toward the back of your head To turn the instrument off rotate the control further backwards until you feel it click and the control no longer turns ON LOUDER SoftER OFF ITE ITE ...

Страница 35: ...g environments The additional settings are accessed by pressing the button once to select memory two and twice to access memory three Pressing the button three times or once from memory three returns you to the first setting Opening and closing the battery compartment will also reset to memory one Your hearing care professional can provide additional information regarding use of the multimemory fe...

Страница 36: ...of distracting noise surround you When the directional mics are automatically activated or activated by pushing the button sounds that occur directly in front of you will become more audible while sounds coming from other directions will be reduced When your instruments are in the directional mode it is especially important that you directly face those you are listening to and keep them in your di...

Страница 37: ...ruments or prefer listening with your amplified ear your instrument may work best by holding the phone against your ear as you normally would Some models work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear If you encounter feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Experiment to find the best position ITE ...

Страница 38: ...emoving your instrument Theinduction coil amplifies the naturally emitted signal from the phone receiver Instruments with the automatic telecoil will automatically activate when a properly equipped phone receiver is placed near the ear Manually switched telecoils are activated by moving the switch to the on position Your hearing care professional can provide additional instructions and techniques ...

Страница 39: ...y amplified sounds escaping from the ear and reflecting off your hand into the instrument s microphone It is more likely to occur during insertion removal and volume adjustment It should cease when you move your hand If feedback persists after the instrument has been inserted correctly and the volume is set to a comfortable level contact your hearing care professional ...

Страница 40: ... battery cells immediately in the proper waste or recycling receptacle To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries keep them out of the reach of children Always check your medication before ingesting batteries have been mistakenfor pills Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason as they can easily be unintentionally swallowed m WARNING HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS IF...

Страница 41: ...oth to prevent damage from a fall to a hard surface Use a cleaning brush to clean debris from around the microphone receiver and the battery compartment Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed Hearing System Care ...

Страница 42: ...e 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 Hearing System Care ...

Страница 43: ...kely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing system 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 They are able to solve many common problems right in their office or clinic ...

Страница 44: ...your hearing care professional Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Wax or debris in the microphone or receiver Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Defect hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional He...

Страница 45: ...ghts 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 noises may be frustrating at fir...

Страница 46: ...nce 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 may be easier to understand M...

Страница 47: ...45 Notes ...

Страница 48: ...46 Notes ...

Страница 49: ...47 Notes ...

Страница 50: ...l hearing loss of sudden 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 aid whose maximum sound pressure ...

Страница 51: ... aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids 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 consu...

Страница 52: ...76889 000 9 07 2007 Starkey Laboratories Inc All rights reserved BKLT6889 04 EE ST Rev E 0086 ...

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