Earlens EL1 User Manual
Earlens Photon Hearing Aid
User Manual
Earlens Photon Hearing Aid
User Manual
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Welcome
Contents
Thank you for choosing the Earlens Light-Driven Hearing Aid. This user manual
is designed to show you how to use and care for your new Earlens Hearing Aid.
We encourage you to carefully read this entire booklet including the Warnings
and Precautions sections to achieve the maximum benet from your new
hearing technology.
If you have further questions that are not answered in this manual, please contact
your hearing professional or call Earlens Customer Service at 1-844-234-LENS.
You should always access the most up-to-date version of the Earlens Light-Driven
Hearing Aid Patient Instructions for Use (IFU) at www.earlens.com/IFU. The IFU contains
detailed warnings, precautions, results from Earlens Hearing Aid clinical studies and
information regarding safe and eective EMC use.
Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid .........4
The Lens ...................................................................6
The Photon
The Charger .............................................................8
Mineral Oil .............................................................10
Using your Earlens Hearing Aid .......................... 11
Turning the Processor On/O .............................11
Identifying Left or Right Device ...........................13
Putting on the Processor and Light Tip .............14
Removing the Processor and Light Tip ..............17
Changing Volume and Program ........................18
Processor Alerts .....................................................23
Telephone and Cellphone Use ............................25
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Processor and Light Tip .................. 7
Charging and Battery Life ...................................27
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................. 28
Daily Care...............................................................28
Weekly Oiling .........................................................30
Avoiding Moisture & Heat ....................................33
Warranty ................................................................34
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 35
Warnings ................................................................... 37
Precautions .............................................................. 39
Technical Information ............................................ 43
Device Labeling Symbols ...................................... 45
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Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid
The Earlens Hearing Aid uses a small Lens placed in your ear by a physician to
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activate your natural hearing system.The behind-the-ear Photon
Processor
collects sound and transfers it to the Light Tip, which converts the sound signal
to non-visible light. The Lens collects this light and gently activates your natural
hearing system.
There are important components to your Earlens Hearing Aid that will be described
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in this section: the Lens, the Photon
Processor, the Light Tip, the Charger and
mineral oil. The components that you will interact with include the Processor,
Light Tip, Charger and mineral oil.
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Sound enters the microphone on the Earlens
Photon Processor, which transforms the sound
and sends the audio signal to the Light Tip.
The Light Tip converts the audio signal into light
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and then projects the light wave to the Lens, which
makes direct contact with the eardrum.
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When the Lens is activated by the light wave,
it vibrates the eardrum gently at dierent
frequencies—resulting in rich, natural sound.
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The Lens
The Photon™ Processor and Light Tip
The Lens is driven by light waves that contain sound information. When the Lens
detects light waves, it gently activates your natural hearing system allowing you to
hear sound. To keep your Lens functioning properly, you must apply mineral oil
weekly and do not put foreign objects in your ear (such as Q-tips, bobby pins, and
your ngernails).
The Processor sits comfortably behind your ear. It collects and sends sound signals
to the Light Tip, which then converts the sound signals into non-visible light that is
projected by the emitter. The light from the emitter is collected by the Lens.
Ear Tube
Light Tip
Emitter
Vent
Processor
Microphones
User Controls
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The Charger
Charger Indicator Lights
The Charger can hold one or two devices. It features a USB-based AC wall power
adaptor as its power source. The Charger includes an LED indicator display to let
you know the charging status of your devices.
Charging
Lid
Processor
Slot
Lid Release
Button
Front View of Charger
Status
Indicators
Processor
Slot
Back View of Charger
Micro-USB
Power Supply
Plug-in
Charger Indicator Lights What It Means
Single ashing blue light
One solid blue light Battery is charging and less than 33% charged
Two solid blue lights Battery is charging and is 33% charged
Three solid blue lights Battery is charging and is 66% charged
Four solid blue lights Battery is fully charged
Four ashing blue lights
Charger is attempting to connect with
the Processor
Charger is unable to connect with the
Processor and is not charging
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Mineral Oil
Using your Earlens Hearing Aid
Mineral oil plays an important role in keeping the Lens in position and
properly working. Apply two drops of mineral oil to each ear once a week, or
follow the instructions of your physician if you are asked to use mineral oil
more frequently. If you forget to apply the mineral oil to your ear as advised,
your Lens may stop working or fall out. In the event that you forget to oil as
scheduled, apply oil as soon as possible and then resume as advised.
Download the Earlens Control app to your Apple device to set an easy
reminder for when to apply mineral oil.
Detailed mineral oil use instructions are available in the Care and Maintenance
section of this manual.
Turning the Processor On/O
When you remove your Processor from a plugged-in Charger, it will be OFF.
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To turn the Processor ON,
push and hold either user
control for 3 seconds.
3 Seconds
User Control
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To turn the Processor OFF, push and hold the bottom user control for 3 seconds.
3 Seconds
Bottom User Control
Identifying Left or Right Device
To identify a left or right device, look at the color of the serial number printed on the
Light Tip.
Left Right
Blue writing indicates
a Left device
Red writing indicates
a Right device
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Putting on the Processor and Light Tip
It is important that the Light
Tip is placed properly in your
ear to optimally aim the light
towards the Lens.
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Place the Processor behind your ear,
where it should rest comfortably.
Hold the Light Tip between your thumb
and index nger, with the serial number
on the Light Tip oriented towards the
back of your head.
Slowly insert the Light Tip into your
ear canal. You may need to move the
outside of your earlobe up and down to
help with insertion.
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