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Step 8. Removing the hearing system 24
Step 9. Turning off the hearing system 25
Step 10. Changing the battery 25
5. Care and maintenance 26
6. Troubleshooting 28
7. Wireless Accessories and FM systems 29
Wireless Accessories 29
FM systems 30
8. Service and warranty 31
9. Compliance information 32
0. Information and explanation of symbols 35
1. For US market only 38
Contents
1. Welcome 4
2. Important safety information:
Please read before operating your hearing
system for the fi rst time 6
Hazard warnings 6
3. Hearing system description 10
Information on product safety 8
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing system 14
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing system 14
Step 2. Battery preparation 16
Step 3. Inserting the battery 17
Step 4. Turning on the hearing system 17
Step 5. Inserting the hearing system 19
Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
behind the ear 21
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
behind the ear 23
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Step 8. Removing the hearing system 24
Step 9. Turning off the hearing system 25
Step 10. Changing the battery 25
5. Care and maintenance 26
6. Troubleshooting 28
7. Wireless Accessories and FM systems 29
Wireless Accessories 29
FM systems 30
8. Service and warranty 31
9. Compliance information 32
10. Information and explanation of symbols 35
11. For US market only 38
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If you have any questions, please consult your hearing
care professional.
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1. Welcome
Your new hearing system is a premium Swiss quality
product. It was developed by Phonak, one of the
world‘s leading companies in hearing technology. Your
hearing system offers the most modern digital hearing
technology currently available on the market.
Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order
to benefi t from all the possibilities your new hearing
system has to offer. With proper use and care, you will
be able enjoy your hearing system for many years to
come.
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If you have any questions, please consult your hearing
care professional.
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Hearing system batteries are toxic if they are
swallowed! Keep 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 infl amed
or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations
of ear wax occur, please check with your hearing care
professional or physician.
In very 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 physician for safe removal.
Hearing programs in the directional microphone mode
reduce background noises. Please be aware that
warning signals or noises coming from behind, e. g.
cars, are partially or entirely suppressed.
The hearing system contains small parts which can
be swallowed by children.
Hearing system batteries are toxic if they are
swallowed! Keep 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 infl amed
or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations
of ear wax occur, please check with your hearing care
professional or physician.
In very 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 physician for safe removal.
Hearing programs in the directional microphone mode
reduce background noises. Please be aware that
warning signals or noises coming from behind, e. g.
cars, are partially or entirely suppressed.
The hearing system contains small parts which can
be swallowed by children.
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Do not drop your hearing system! Dropping onto a
hard surface can damage your hearing system.
Always use new batteries for your hearing system.
You can return used batteries to your hearing care
professional.
Remove the battery if you are not using your
hearing system for a long period of time.
X-ray radiation (e. g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of your
hearing systems. We recommend that you remove
them before undergoing X-ray procedures and
keep them outside the room.
Do not use your hearing system in areas where
electronic equipment is prohibited.
2. Important safety information
External devices may only be connected if they have
been tested in accordance with corresponding
IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved
by Phonak AG.
2.2 Information on product safety
Never immerse your hearing system in water!
Protect it from excessive moisture. Always remove
your hearing system before showering, bathing,
or swimming.
Protect your hearing system from heat (never leave
near a window or in the car.) Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry your hearing
system. Ask your hearing care professional about
suitable drying methods.
When you are not using your hearing system,
leave the battery compartment open so that any
moisture can evaporate. Make sure that you
always completely dry your hearing system after
use. Store the hearing system in a safe, dry and
clean place.
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Do not drop your hearing system! Dropping onto a
hard surface can damage your hearing system.
Always use new batteries for your hearing system.
You can return used batteries to your hearing care
professional.
Remove the battery if you are not using your
hearing system for a long period of time.
X-ray radiation (e. g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of your
hearing systems. We recommend that you remove
them before undergoing X-ray procedures and
keep them outside the room.
Do not use your hearing system in areas where
electronic equipment is prohibited.
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Option A: with Dome
Earpiece: Dome
Retention
xReceiver unit
Microphone input with microphone protector
Switch*
Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch
Option/Function not available for Audéo S YES
and Audéo S MINI
Audéo S YES Audéo S SMART
Audéo S MINI
3. Hearing system description
The following user instructions describe Canal Receiver
Technology (CRT) hearing system models.
CRT hearing systems can be adapted with a variety of
earpieces.
On the following pages use the labeled drawings to
identify the earpiece that you use.
Your hearing care professional will tell you what size
of battery you need for your hearing system.
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Option A: with Dome
Audéo S YES Audéo S SMART
Earpiece: Dome
Retention
xReceiver unit
Microphone input with microphone protector
Switch*
Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch
Audéo S MINI
* Option/Function not available for Audéo S YES
and Audéo S MINI
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Option C: with SlimTip
Removal handle
Earpiece: SlimTip
xReceiver unit
Microphone input with microphone protector
Switch*
Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch
Option/Function not available for Audéo S YES
and Audéo S MINI
Audéo S YES Audéo S SMART
Audéo S MINI
3. Hearing system description
Option B: with Shell
Audéo S YES Audéo S SMART
Earpiece: shell (cShell/xShell)
xReceiver unit
Microphone input with microphone protector
Switch*
Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch
Audéo S MINI
* Option/Function not available for Audéo S YES
and Audéo S MINI
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Option C: with SlimTip
Audéo S YES Audéo S SMART
Audéo S MINI
Removal handle
Earpiece: SlimTip
xReceiver unit
Microphone input with microphone protector
Switch*
Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch
* Option/Function not available for Audéo S YES
and Audéo S MINI
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our hearing care professional can confi gure your hearing
system (push) switch as either a volume control or a
program selector. Consult your hearing care professional
to determine which option is active in your hearing
system.
olume control option
increase the volume, press the switch on your right
hearing system. To decrease the volume, press the switch
on your left hearing system (Fig. 1a).*
Left hearing system Right hearing system
Option/Function not available for Audéo S YES
and Audéo S MINI
Fig. 1a
Decrease
volume
Increase
volume
4. Step-by-step instructions
for using the hearing system
The following chapter provides step-by-step instructions
on how to use your hearing system. Please follow
these steps carefully. In the drawings, the parts that
are particularly important for each step are shown
in green.
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing system
Take the hearing instrument in your hand and try out
the hearing system controls. This will make it easier for
you to feel for and operate the controls later on when
wearing the hearing system.
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