Phonak Bolero B-PR
(B90/B70/B50)
User Guide
Your hearing aid & charger details
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 |
Bolero B90-PR |
Dome |
Bolero B70-PR |
SlimTip |
Bolero B50-PR |
Classic earmold |
Charging accessories
Charger Case BTE incl. power supply
Power Pack
Mini Charger BTE incl. power supply
This user guide is valid for:
Wireless hearing aids |
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Phonak Bolero B90-PR |
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Phonak Bolero B70-PR |
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Phonak Bolero B50-PR |
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Non wireless charging accessories |
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Phonak Charger Case BTE |
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Phonak Power Pack |
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Phonak Mini Charger BTE |
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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 benefits, simply contact your hearing care professional.
Phonak - life is on
www.phonak.com
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1. Quick guide |
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Your hearing aid and charger |
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Charging your hearing aids |
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Quick guide |
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After placing your |
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Parts of the hearing aid & charger |
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hearing aid in the |
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charger, the |
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Preparing the charger |
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indicator light will |
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Charging the hearing aids |
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Left & right hearing aid markings |
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Push button |
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On/Off |
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Putting on the hearing aid |
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Removing the hearing aid |
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Operating conditions |
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Left & right hearing aid markings |
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Care and maintenance |
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Exchanging the earpiece |
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Service and warranty |
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Compliance information |
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Information and description of symbols |
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Troubleshooting |
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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/off.
On/Off
Firmly press the button using the tip of your finger for 3 seconds until the indicator light blinks.
On: One short blink
Off: Two short blinks
Before using Bolero B-PR for the first 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
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Bolero B-PR
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Hearing aid charging inserts with left/right indicators |
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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
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3.2 Connecting the power supply
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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.
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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.
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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 off when inserted into the charger.
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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 |
50% charge: 60 min |
80% charge: 90 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 nonremovable rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Before using Bolero B-PR for the first 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).
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4.2 Using the optional Power Pack
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Attach the Power Pack to the
Charger Case and lock it.
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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 first time, it is recommended to charge it for 3 hours.
The Power Pack contains a built-in and nonremovable rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
micro-USB connection to external power source
Indicator light battery status:
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••• 60%-100%
Battery check push button
Power Pack lock and release
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The fully charged Power Pack offers 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 off 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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