Phonak B90, B70, B50 User Manual

Phonak Bolero B-PR

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(B90/B70/B50)

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User Guide

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This user guide is valid for:

Wireless hearing aids

Your hearing aid & charger details

Phonak Bolero B90-PR Phonak Bolero B70-PR Phonak Bolero B50-PR

Non wireless charging accessories

Phonak Charger Case BTE Phonak Power Pack Phonak Mini Charger BTE

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If no box is checked and you do not know the

model of your hearing aid or charging accessories, please ask your hearing care professional.

Bolero B-PR contains a built-in and non-removable

rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Please also read safety information regarding

handling rechargeable hearing aids (chapter 18).

Please ensure to charge and use the hearing aid

within operating temperature range: +5° to +40° Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit)

Hearing aid models Earpieces

F Bolero B90-PR F Dome F Bolero B70-PR F SlimTip F Bolero B50-PRF Classic earmold

Charging accessories

F Charger Case BTE incl. power supply F Power Pack F Mini Charger BTE incl. power supply

Your hearing aids and chargers have been developed by Phonak – the world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland.

These premium products are the result of decades of research and expertise and are designed to keep you connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for making such a great choice and wish you many years of listening pleasure.

Please read the user guide carefully to make sure that you understand and get the best out of your hearing aids. For more information about features and benets, simply contact your hearing care professional.

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Contents

Your hearing aid and charger

1. Quick guide

2. Parts of the hearing aid & charger Using the charger

3. Preparing the charger

4. Charging the hearing aids Using the hearing aid

5. Left & right hearing aid markings

6. Push button

7. On/O

8. Putting on the hearing aid

9. Removing the hearing aid Further information

10. Operating conditions

11. Care and maintenance

12. Exchanging the earpiece

13. Wireless accessories

14. Service and warranty

15. Compliance information

16. Information and description of symbols

17. Troubleshooting

18. Important safety information

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1. Quick guide

Charging your hearing aids

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After placing your hearing aid in the charger, the indicator light will slowly blink until the hearing aid is fully charged. When fully charged the indicator light will be constantly on, i.e. solid green light.

Left & right hearing aid markings

Blue marking for

left hearing aid.

Red marking for

right hearing aid.

Push button with indicator light

The push button has two functions: A short push can have various functions. The function for your hearing aid is indicated in your individual instructions.

A long push (3 seconds) is used to switch the hearing aid on/o.

On/O

Firmly press the button using the tip of your nger for 3 seconds until the indicator light blinks.

On: One short blink O: Two short blinks

Before using Bolero B-PR for the rst time, it is

recommended to charge it for 3 hours.

2. Parts of the hearing aid & charger

The following pictures show the hearing aid model and charger accessories described in this user guide. You can identify your personal models by:

• Checking “Your hearing aid & charger details” on page 3.

• Or comparing your hearing aid and charger with the following shown models.

Possible earpieces

Classic earmold

Bolero B-PR

Tube

Earpiece: Dome

(detachable)

SlimTip Dome

Push button with built-in green indicator light

Volume control

Charging contacts

Anchor

Charger Case BTE

Charger Case BTE with optional Power Pack

Cleaning tool

Space for drying capsule (cover closed)

Space for earpieces

Hearing aid charging inserts with left/right indicators

Space for drying capsule (cover open)

Drying capsule (optional)

Charger Case BTE

Indicator light for power

micro-USB connection to external power supply

Power Pack

micro-USB connection to external power supply

Battery check button

Indicator light for battery status and external power

Power Pack lock and release

Mini Charger BTE

Hearing aid charging inserts with left/right indicators

micro-USB connection to external power supply

Indicator light for power

3. Preparing the charger

3.1 Setting up the power supply

UK AUS US EU

Select the adapter that corresponds to your country.

a) Insert the top round end of the

adapter into the round corner of the power supply.

b) Click the bottom end of the adapter

in to lock into place.

c) To remove, pull back the tab on the

power supply.

d) Pull the adapter upwards to remove

it.

3.2 Connecting the power supply

a) Plug the larger end of the charging cable into the power

supply.

b) Plug the smaller end into the micro-USB port on the

charger. c) Plug the power supply into a power outlet. d) The indicator light is green when the charger is connected to the power supply.

4. Charging the hearing aids

Low power: You will hear two beeps when the battery is low. You will have approximately 60 minutes before you have to charge the hearing aids (this can vary, depending on the hearing aid settings).

4.1 Using the Charger Case BTE or Mini Charger BTE

Please refer to chapter 3 for how to set up the charger.

Insert the hearing aid into the charging inserts. Make sure the left and right hearing aid markings match the left (blue)/right (red) indicators next to the charging inserts. The hearing aids will automatically switch o when inserted into the charger.

The indicator light will slowly blink until the hearing aid is fully charged. When fully charged the indicator light will remain on, i.e. solid green light. The charging process will automatically stop when the batteries are fully charged, so the hearing aids can be safely left in the charger. It can take up to 3 hours to charge the hearing aids. The Charger Case BTE cover can be closed while charging.

Bolero B-PR charging times 100% charge: 3 h 80% charge: 90 min

50% charge: 60 min 30% charge: 30 min

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Remove the hearing aids from the charging inserts and switch them on, refer to chapter 7.

Do not hold the tubes for removing the hearing aids

from the charger as this can damage the tube.

Bolero B-PR contains a built-in and non-

removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Before using Bolero B-PR for the rst time, it is

recommended to charge it for 3 hours.

The hearing aid must be dry before charging,

see chapter 11.

Please ensure to charge and use the hearing aid

within operating temperature range: +5° to +40° Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit).

4.2 Using the optional Power Pack

Attach the Power Pack to the Charger Case and lock it.

Plug in the micro-USB and connect to an external power supply. The Power Pack and hearing aids will be charged at the same time. While connected to an external power supply, the Power Pack indicator light will show the current battery charge status.

Before using Power Pack for the rst time, it is

recommended to charge it for 3 hours.

The Power Pack contains a built-in and non-

removable rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

micro-USB connection to external power source

Indicator light battery status:

• 0%-29%

•• 30%-59%

••• 60%-100%

Battery check push button

Power Pack lock and release

The fully charged Power Pack oers 7 full charging cycles for a pair of hearing aids. To check the remaining battery capacity of the Power Pack, press the battery check push button (indicator lights will be o otherwise, to preserve battery).

Please ensure to charge the Power Pack within

operating temperature range: +5° to +40° Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit)

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