Phonak AudéoTM B
(B90/B70/B50/B30)
User Guide
This user guide is valid for: |
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Wireless models |
CE mark applied |
Phonak Audéo B90-10 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B90-312 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B90-312T |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B90-13 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B70-10 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B70-312 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B70-312T |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B70-13 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B50-10 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B50-312 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B50-312T |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B50-13 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B30-10 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B30-312 |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B30-312T |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B30-13 |
2016 |
Your hearing aid details
If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid, please ask your hearing care professional.
Model |
Battery type |
c Audéo B-10 (B90/B70/B50/B30) |
10 |
c Audéo B-312 (B90/B70/B50/B30) |
312 |
c Audéo B-312T (B90/B70/B50/B30) |
312 |
c Audéo B-13 (B90/B70/B50/B30) |
13 |
Earpiece
cDome
cSlimTip
ccShell
Your hearing care professional:
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Your hearing aids 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-us.com
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Contents
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Your hearing aid |
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1. |
Quick guide |
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2. |
Parts of the hearing aid |
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Using the hearing aid |
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3. |
Left & right hearing aid markings |
10 |
4. |
On/Off |
11 |
5. |
Batteries |
12 |
6. |
Putting on the hearing aid |
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7. |
Removing the hearing aid |
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8. |
Push button |
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9. |
Volume control |
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Further Information |
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10. |
Care and maintenance |
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11. |
Exchanging the earwax protection |
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12. |
Wireless accessories |
26 |
13. |
Service and warranty |
28 |
14. |
Compliance information |
30 |
15. |
Information and description of symbols |
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16. |
Troubleshooting |
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17. |
Important safety information |
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18. |
Important information: Cell phones |
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19. |
US market only, complies with FDA regulations |
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20. |
Important notice for Prospective Noise |
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Generator users |
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1. Quick guide
Left & right hearing aid markings
Audéo B-10, B-312, Audéo B-13 |
Audéo B-10, B-312, |
B-312T |
B-312T, B-13 |
Blue marking for left hearing aid.
Red marking for right hearing aid.
Changing batteries
1 |
2 |
3 |
Remove the |
Open the |
Place battery in |
sticker from the |
battery door. |
the battery door |
new battery and |
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with the “+” symbol |
wait two minutes. |
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facing upwards. |
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On/Off
On |
Off |
Push button
The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions. The function for your hearing aid is indicated in your individual instructions.
Volume control
To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards.
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2. Parts of the hearing aid
The pictures below show the models described in this user guide. You can identify your personal model by:
•Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 3.
•Or comparing your hearing aid with the following shown models. Pay attention to the shape of the hearing hearing aid and if a volume control is present.
Possible earpieces for different models
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Dome |
SlimTip |
cShell |
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Audéo B-10
Tube |
Push button |
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Anchor (optional) |
Battery door |
Speaker (without earpiece attached)
Audéo B-312 & B-312T
Tube |
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Push button |
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Anchor (optional) |
Battery door |
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Speaker (without earpiece attached) |
Audéo B-13
Tube |
Push button |
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Volume control |
Anchor (optional) |
Battery door |
Speaker (without earpiece attached)
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3. Left & right hearing aid markings
1
Open the battery door. To do this, pull down on the ridge at the bottom of the hearing aid.
2
There is a red or blue marking inside the battery door and on the speaker. This will tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid.
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Audéo B-10, V-312, |
Audéo B-13 |
Audéo B-10, B-312, |
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B-312T |
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B-312T, B-13 |
Blue marking for left hearing aid.
Red marking for right hearing aid.
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4. On/Off
The battery door is also the on/off switch.
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Closed battery door = hearing aid is on
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Open battery door = hearing aid is off
When you switch on the hearing aid you may hear a start-up melody.
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5. Batteries
1 |
2 |
3 |
Remove the |
Open the |
Place battery in |
sticker from the |
battery door. |
the battery door |
new battery and |
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with the “+” |
wait two minutes. |
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symbol facing |
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upwards. |
If it is difficult to close the battery door:
Check that the battery is inserted correctly and the “+” symbol is facing the “+” label inside the battery compartment. If the battery is not inserted correctly, the hearing aid will not work and the battery door can be damaged.
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Low power: You will hear two beeps when the battery is low. You will have approximately 30 minutes to change the battery (this can vary, depending on the hearing aid settings and battery). We recommend that you always have a new battery on hand.
Replacement battery
This hearing aid requires zinc-air batteries. Identify the correct battery size (10, 312 or 13) by:
•Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 3.
•Checking the marking on the inner side of the battery door.
•Or checking the following table.
Model |
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Zinc air |
Color |
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IEC |
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ANSI |
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battery |
marking on |
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code |
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code |
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Phonak Audéo |
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size |
package |
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B-10 |
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10 |
yellow |
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PR70 |
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7005ZD |
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B-312, B-312T |
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312 |
brown |
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PR41 |
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7002ZD |
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B-13 |
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13 |
orange |
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PR48 |
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7000ZD |
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Please ensure you use the correct type of battery in your hearing aids (zinc-air). Please also read chapter 17.2 for further information on product safety.
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6. Putting on the hearing aid
1
Place the hearing aid behind your ear.
2
Insert the earpiece into your ear canal.
3
If there is an anchor attached to the earpiece, tuck it into the bowl of your ear to secure your hearing aid.
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7. Removing the hearing aid
1
Pull on the bend of the tube and remove the hearing aid from behind the ear.
In very rare cases, your earpiece can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing aid from the ear. In the unlikely case that the earpiece does get stuck in your ear canal, it is strongly recommended to see a medical specialist for safe removal.
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8. Push button
The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions or is not active. This depends on the programming of the hearing aid, which is indicated in your individual “Hearing aid instructions”. Please ask your hearing care professional for this printout.
9. Volume control
To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards. The volume control can be disabled by the hearing care professional.
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10. Care and maintenance
Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life.
Please use the following specifications as a guideline. Further information regarding product safety, see chapter 17.2.
General information
Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it.
When you are not using your hearing aid, leave the battery door open so that any moisture can evaporate. Make sure that you always completely dry your hearing aid after use. Store the hearing aid in a safe, dry and clean place.
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