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10   |   Preparation

Insertion and Removal 

To insert the custom earmold and hearing aid:

1  Hold the custom earmold with your thumb and 

forefinger on the outer side near the tubing

2  Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently 

insert the canal tip of the custom earmold 
into your ear canal

3  Rotate the custom earmold backward
4  Softly press the custom earmold into place 

with your fingertip

5  Carefully place the rechargeable BTE behind 

your ear wrapping the earhook over the top 
of your ear

To remove the hearing aid and custom earmold: 

Take the hearing aid 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

Charger On-Board 

Battery LEDs

•  When charger is 

plugged in and fully 
charged = 4 solid LEDs 
will appear

•  When charging without 

the cord the LEDs will turn off after 10 seconds

•   To refresh LEDs, remove a hearing aid from  

the charging port for three seconds and then  
replace it in the charger (refresh lasts 10  
seconds only – then LEDs will turn off again) 

 

–  4 Solid > 75%

 

–  3 Solid < 75%

 

–  2 Solid < 50%

 

–  1 Solid < 25%

 

–  1 Blinking = Charge Low

•  While charging the on-board battery with  

the provided cord, the 4 LEDs will be:

 

–  Glowing while charging

 

–  Solid when charged

Содержание Rechargeable BTE

Страница 1: ...Standard Products O P E R AT I O N S M A N U A L Rechargeable BTE Behind The Ear Rechargeable Smartphone Compatible and Universal Connectivity ...

Страница 2: ...Level Control 20 Wellness Score 20 Directional Settings 20 Telephone Use 21 Multiflex Tinnitus Technology 24 Fall Alert Introduction 25 Auto Alert 25 Manual Alert 25 Alert Cancellation 26 Contacts 26 Auto Alert Sensitivity 27 Indicators 28 Adjustment Mobile Phone Use 29 Pairing with an iOS Device 29 Pairing with an Android Device 31 Accessories 32 Hearing Aid Care Hearing Aid Care 33 Charger Care ...

Страница 3: ...2 Microphones 3 Push button user control 4 Location of left right side indicator RED is for right ear BLUE is for left ear Your hearing aid can be identified by 5 Location of serial number 6 Location of manufacturer s name and model name Comfort fit solutions 7 Standard earmold with tubing 8 Thin tube with comfort earbud 9 Thin tube with custom eartip 00 000000 Serial Number 5 ...

Страница 4: ... Charger Overview 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 Features Controls and Identification 1 Desiccant puck holder 2 Cleaning brush 3 Earbud earmold reservoir 4 Charging ports 5 Hearing aid charging LEDs 6 On board battery LEDs 7 MicroUSB port ...

Страница 5: ... a hearing aid from the charging port for three seconds and then replace it in the charger refresh lasts 10 seconds only then LEDs will turn off again The desiccant puck will be effective for 3 6 months depending on moisture in the hearing aids and humidity The color will fade from blue to white indicating a need for replacement If you are charging without cord the LEDs will turn off when charged ...

Страница 6: ...id and custom earmold Take the hearing aid 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 Charger On Board Battery LEDs When charger is plugged in and fully charged 4 solid LEDs will appear When charging without the cord the LEDs will turn off after 10 seconds To refresh LEDs remove a hearing a...

Страница 7: ...the rechargeable BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear 3 Place the lock in the concha bowl of your ear To remove the hearing aid and comfort earbud 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing aid from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear canal and pull outward ...

Страница 8: ...ill exists to give you time to insert the hearing aid into your ear OFF The hearing aids will power off automatically when placed in the charging port Charging will proceed OFF The hearing aids can be powered off manually by pressing the push button for three seconds Auto On Off Your hearing aid may support the ability to automatically go into a low powered state to conserve battery This control c...

Страница 9: ...e may have other options assignable depending on your hearing aid Edge Mode Edge Mode works to identify and create a temporary real time adjustment tailored for challenging environments Upon activation your devices use an environmental scan to bring comfort and clarity Ask your hearing professional for more information Assigned User Control Settings Short Press Press Release Long Press Press Hold ...

Страница 10: ...hile making a memory change The indicator defaults to a voice identifying which memory your hearing aid is in Mute If your hearing aid is configured with mute functionality a long press and hold of the user control will mute your hearing aid If enabled by your hearing professional you may hear an indicator prior to the hearing aid muting To unmute your hearing aid press the button again and audio ...

Страница 11: ...lar directional settings Telephone Use Some hearing aids can be customized with features to help you effectively communicate on the telephone Ask your hearing professional about your telephone solution My hearing aids have the following telephone setting s Automatic Telephone Memory and Automatic Telecoil See below Manual Telephone Memory and Manual Telecoil See next page Memory ________________ N...

Страница 12: ...ou encounter whistling feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Additionally the hearing aid in the non phone ear ear opposite the phone may switch to a telephone setting to reduce background sounds Your hearing professional can provide instructions and techniques for your specific needs Ear to Ear Phone Streaming The telephone memory in your hearing aid may be equipped wit...

Страница 13: ...ed event This feature can be configured to send an SMS text message to predefined contacts Fall Alert can be configured to send automated and or manually initiated alerts Auto Alert If Auto Alert has been activated in the Thrive app on your smartphone the sensors in your hearing aid s will monitor your head movement to detect a fall automatically When a fall is detected a text message will be init...

Страница 14: ...pp on your smartphone Each of your contacts will receive an SMS text message prompting them to confirm participation in your Fall Alert system Auto Alert Sensitivity You can adjust your Auto Alert Sensitivity in the Thrive app Increasing the sensitivity may increase the likelihood of detecting a fall Decreasing the sensitivity may help reduce the probability of false alerts WARNING Decreasing the ...

Страница 15: ... a connection to the internet via a cellular network or WiFi Mobile Phone Use Your hearing aid is designed to work with a smartphone When the hearing aid is paired and powered on incoming phone calls will route automatically to your hearing aid When your hearing aid is not powered on incoming calls route only to your smartphone iOS allows you to select a preference for how audio call audio and med...

Страница 16: ...hone input directly into your hearing aid Point the iOS device microphone toward the audio source To minimize background noise and provide the best signal place the iOS device as close to the source as possible Right Volume Left Volume allows you to increase and decrease volume for each hearing aid individually Turn off Adjust Independently to make changes to both hearing aids simultaneously Norma...

Страница 17: ...r oil to clean your hearing aid Your hearing professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing aid if needed Accessories There are several accessories that allow you to control and maximize the full potential of your hearing aids Available functionality includes Ability to adjust your hearing aids using a remote control Ability to transmit televisio...

Страница 18: ...g fluids to clean the charging ports Keep lid closed as much as possible to avoid dust and debris build up Store your charger in a clean and dry location such as a dresser or shelf rather than the bathroom or kitchen To ensure the longest life of your rechargeable hearing aid batteries and the batteries in the charger Fully charge hearing aid batteries every night Do not expose to excess heat i e ...

Страница 19: ...a dry cloth or brush 5 If necessary the earbud may be washed in warm soapy water Remove the earbud from the tubing prior to washing Allow to dry overnight Service and Repair If for any reason your hearing aid does not operate properly do NOT attempt to fix it yourself Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing...

Страница 20: ...mped tubing Contact your hearing professional Charger Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS No LED indicator when hearing aids are inserted into the charging port Dead battery Connect the microUSB to your charger and plug it into the wall The on board battery LEDs will turn on for a few seconds to indicate connection to the power source If they do not contact your hearing profess...

Страница 21: ...id It will take practice time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing aid provides Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts 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 speake...

Страница 22: ...ncerned that your hearing aids 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 aids should not be worn during an MRI procedure or in a hyperbaric chamber Your hearing aids are classified as a Type B applied part under the IEC 60601 1 medical device standard Your hea...

Страница 23: ...logist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs the Competent Authority of the Member State in which you are established A serious incident is defined as any malfunction deterioration in the ...

Страница 24: ...g Professionals INDICATIONS FOR USE The Multiflex Tinnitus Technology is a tool to generate sounds to be used in a Tinnitus Management Program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus The target population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age The Multiflex Tinnitus Technology is targeted for healthcare professionals which are treating patients suffering from tinnitus as well a...

Страница 25: ...ons you should immediately discontinue use of the hearing aid and seek a consultation with a medical audiology or other hearing professional As with any hearing aid misuse of the tinnitus therapy instrument could present some potentially harmful effects Care should be taken to prevent the unauthorized use and to keep the hearing aid out of the reach of children and pets CAUTION If set to the maxim...

Страница 26: ...e caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EU NOTICE Hereby Starkey Hearing Technologies declares that the rechargeable BTE is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the address below or f...

Страница 27: ...ark of Cisco in the U S and other countries and is used under license Thrive Starkey and Starkey Hearing Technologies are trademarks of Starkey Laboratories Inc Apple the Apple logo iPhone iPad iPod touch and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a registered service mark of Apple Inc Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc All tr...

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