OKARA WB-171 User Manual

Okara

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Rechargeable

Personal Sound Amplifier

User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introductions.............................................................. 3

Getting started........................................................... 7

Turn ON/OFF and adjust sound volume................. 8

Charging up the device.............................................. 9

Wearing the device..................................................... 16

Use & care................................................................... 20

Product specications............................................... 22

Manufacturer & distributor information................. 23

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Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier

This hearing device is an electronic wearable instrument
classified as a personal sound amplification products
(PSAPs) intended for the non-hearing impaired individuals
to amplify environmental sounds.

The device is subject to applicable provisions of the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,
under which FDA regulates electronic products that emit
sonic vibrations, such as sound amplification equipment
described in 21 CFR 1000.15. Manufacturers of PSAPs must
report defects and adverse events and take other measures
described in 21 CFR Part 1003. Manufacturers of PSAPs must
also comply with the requirements to repurchase, repair, or
replace electronic products required under 21 CFR Part 1004.

You should contact the manufacturer or the reseller to
report any defects and adverse events; and to repurchase,
repair and replace.

You have our commitment to continue provide you with
support for using the Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal
Sound Amplifier you just bought. We encourage you to let

us know your opinions on using the device and to share
your experience with us.

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It is important for you to go thru carefully the user’s manual
before using your Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound
Amplifier. Observe the operating instructions in this user’s
manual when using the device. Please read and take notice
the warning statements. Keep this user’s manual for future
reference.

Introductions

This user’s manual is for the instructions of operating the

Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier.

To get acquainted with the Okara Rechargeable BTE
Personal Sound Amplifier you may want to wear the device

and try listening to the radio or watching television, and
start conversations with others. This will let you adjusting
to the environment and help identify the sounds and voices
surrounding you. When you first start wearing the device
you should concentrate particularly on those sounds and
voices you want to hear, practice with the device to pick up
different sounds and voices. It is important to recognize
your own voice thru using your Okara Rechargeable BTE
Personal Sound Amplifier, that way you will learn how to
keep from speaking loudly while wearing the device.

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The Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier
you purchased consists of: one personal sound amplifier
unit, three silicone ear tips, a Dual-charger/Travel Container,
one AC power adapter and a copy of the user’s manual, but
without the 1.5V AAA alkaline battery.

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Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier -

The device diagram below indicates the function of all
controls intended for user adjustment.

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Volume

controller

Microphone

Silicone

ear tip

Flex

audio

wire

ON/OFF

switch

Ear

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Okara

Rechargeable

Personal Sound Amplier

Overall view of the Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal
Sound Amplifier Dual-charger/Travel Container:

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AC

adapter

socket

(on the

side)

LED indicator

lamps

Charging

dock

Silicone

Ear tips

deck

Container

lid

Battery

compartment

door

AAA

Battery

compartment

Dual-charger/Travel

Container