Phonak AudéoTM B-R |
(B90/B70/B50) |
User Guide |
This user guide is valid for:
Wireless hearing aid |
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Phonak Audéo B90-R |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B70-R |
2016 |
Phonak Audéo B50-R |
2016 |
Non wireless charging accessories |
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Phonak Charger Case RIC |
2016 |
Phonak Power Pack |
2016 |
Phonak Mini Charger RIC |
2016 |
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.
Audéo B-R 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: 0° to +40° Celsius (33° to 104° Fahrenheit)
Hearing aid model |
Earpieces |
c Audéo B90-R |
c Dome |
c Audéo B70-R |
c SlimTip |
c Audéo B50-R |
c cShell |
Charging accessories
cCharger Case RIC incl. power supply
cPower Pack
cMini Charger RIC incl. power supply
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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-us.com
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Contents
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Your hearing aid and charger |
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Quick guide |
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Parts of the hearing aid & charger |
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Using the charger |
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Preparing the charger |
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Charging the hearing aids |
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Using the hearing aid |
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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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Further information |
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Operating conditions |
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Care and maintenance |
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12. |
Exchanging the earwax protection |
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Wireless accessories |
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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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Important safety information |
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Important information: Cell phones |
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20. For the US market only, complies with the |
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FDA regulations |
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Important notice for Prospective Noise |
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Generator users |
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1. Quick guide
Charging your hearing aids
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.
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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 Audéo B-R for the first time, it is recommended to charge it for 3 hours.
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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 for different models
Dome |
SlimTip |
cShell |
Audéo B-R
Push button with built-in green indicator light
Tube
Anchor (optional)
Charging contacts contacts Speaker
(without earpiece attached)
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Charger Case RIC
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)
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Charger Case RIC with optional Power Pack
Charger Case RIC
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
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Mini Charger RIC
Hearing aid charging inserts with left/right indicators
micro-USB connection to external power supply
Indicator light for power
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3. Preparing the charger
3.1 Setting up the power supply
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Select the adapter that corresponds to your country.
a) Insert the top round end of the |
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adapter into the round corner of |
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the power supply. |
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b) Click the bottom end of the adapter |
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in to lock into place. |
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c) To remove, pull back the tab on the |
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power supply. |
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d) Pull the adapter upwards to remove |
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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
4.1 Using the Charger Case RIC or Mini Charger RIC
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.
Audéo B-R contains a built-in and non-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Before using Audéo B-R 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: 0° to +40° Celsius (32° to 104° Fahrenheit).
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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 RIC cover can be closed while charging.
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Remove the hearing aids from the charging inserts and switch them on, refer to chapter 7.
Audéo B-R charging times 100% charge: 3 h
80% charge: 90 min
50% charge: 60 min
30% charge: 30 min
Do not hold the tubes for removing the hearing aids from the charger as this can damage the tube.
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4.2 Using the optional Power Pack
Note: The Power Pack is only compatible with the Charger Case RIC.
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Attach the Power Pack to the Charger Case RIC 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.
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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
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The fully charged Power Pack offers 7 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: 0° to +40° Celsius (32° to 104° Fahrenheit)
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5. Left & right hearing aid markings
There is a red or blue marking on the back of the hearing aid and on the speaker. This will tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid.
Blue marking
for left hearing aid.
Red marking
for right hearing aid.
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