Phonak BaseoTM Q
Q15, Q10, Q5
User Guide
029-0298-02/V3.00/2016-02/FO Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reserved
Manufacturer:
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa
Switzerland
www.phonak.com
Your hearing care professional:
1. Welcome 5
2. Important safety information:
Please read before operating your hearing
aid for the rst time 6
Hazard warnings 6
Information on product safety 9
3. Hearing aid description 12
4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing aid 17
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid 17
Step 2. Battery preparation 19
Step 3. Inserting the battery 20
Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid 22
Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid 24
Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
behind the ear 28
Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
behind the ear 29
Step 8. Removing the hearing aid 30
Contents
Step 9. Turning o the hearing aid 32
Step 10. Changing the battery 32
5. Care and maintenance 33
6. Troubleshooting 35
7. Wireless accessories description 37
8. Service and warranty 39
9. Compliance information 41
10. Information and description of symbols 42
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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
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1. Welcome
This user guide is valid for:
Non wireless models CE mark applied
Phonak Baseo Q15-M 2013
Phonak Baseo Q15-P 2013
Phonak Baseo Q15-SP 2013
Phonak Baseo Q15-UP 2016
Phonak Baseo Q10-M 2013
Phonak Baseo Q10-SP 2013
Phonak Baseo Q5-M 2013
Phonak Baseo Q5-SP 2013
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Please read the information on the following pages
before using your hearing aid.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not
prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from
organic conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does
not permit a user to attain full benefit from it. The use of
a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may
need to be supplemented by auditory training and
instruction in lipreading.
2.1 Hazard warnings
! The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and
transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate
for impaired hearing. The hearing aids (specially
programmed for each hearing loss) must only be used
by the intended person. They should not be used by
any other person as they could damage hearing.
! Changes or modifications to the hearing aid that
were not explicitly approved by Phonak are not
permitted. Such changes may damage your ear or the
hearing aid.
! Do not use the hearing aids in explosive areas (mines
or industrial areas with danger of explosions, oxygen
rich environments or areas where flammable
anesthetics are handled).
! Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed!
Keep out of reach of children, mentally challenged
people and pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult
your physician immediately!
! If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inflamed,
if skin irritation or 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.
2. Important safety information
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2. Important safety information
! Hearing instruments should not be fitted with domes
/ wax protection systems when used by clients with
perforated eardrums, inflamed ear canals or otherwise
exposed middle ear cavities. In these cases, we
recommend the use of a custom earpiece. In the
unlikely case that any part of this product should
remain in the ear canal, it is strongly recommended
to see a medical specialist for safe removal.
! This hearing aid is not for children below 36 months.
It contains small parts that can cause choking, if
swallowed by children. Keep out of reach of children
and mentally challenged people or pets. If swallowed,
consult a physician or hospital immediately.
! Do not make a wire connection from your hearing aid
to any external audio sources like radio etc. That
could cause injuries on your body (electric shock).
! The following is only applicable for persons with
active implantable medical devices (i.e. pacemakers,
defibrillators, etc.):
S Keep magnets (i.e. battery handling tool, EasyPhone
magnet, etc.) at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from
the active implant.
S You are not permitted to use wireless accessories
for your hearing aids. Ask your hearing care
professional for details.
S If using a Phonak wireless accessory, consult the
“Important safety information” section of your
wireless accessory user guide for more information.
2.2 Information on product safety
I Phonak hearing aids are water resistant and not
waterproof. They are designed to withstand normal
activities and occasional accidental exposure to
extreme conditions. Never immerse your hearing aid
in water! Phonak hearing aids are not specifically
designed for extended periods of water submersion
on a continual basis, that is worn in activities such as
swimming or bathing. Always remove your hearing
aid before these activities, as the hearing aid contains
sensitive electronic parts.
I Never wash the microphone inputs. Doing so could
cause it to lose its special acoustic features.
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2. Important safety information
S Medical or dental examinations with X-ray
(also CT scan)
S Medical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans,
generating magnetic fields
Hearing aids don’t need to be removed when passing
security gates (airports etc.). If X-ray is used at all, it will
be in very low doses, and will not affect the hearing aids.
I Do not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic
equipment is prohibited.
I Protect your hearing aid from heat (never leave it
near a window or in the car.) Never use a microwave
or other heating devices to dry your hearing aid. Ask
your hearing care professional about suitable drying
methods.
I The dome should be changed every three months or
when it becomes stiff or brittle. This is to prevent the
dome from detaching from the tube spout during
insertion into or removal from the ear.
I When you are not using your hearing aid, leave the
battery compartment 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.
I Do not drop your hearing aid! Dropping onto a hard
surface can damage your hearing aid.
I Always use new batteries for your hearing aid. In case
a battery is leaking, replace it immediately with a
new one to avoid any skin irritation. You can return
used batteries to your hearing care professional.
I Special medical or dental examinations including
radiation described below, may adversely affect the
correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and
keep them outside the examination room/area before
undergoing:
I The batteries used in these hearing aids should not
exceed 1.5 Volts. Please do not use silver-zinc or
Li-ion (lithium-ion) rechargeable batteries as these
may cause severe damage to your hearing aids. The
table in chapter 3 explains exactly which type of
battery your particular hearing aids require.
I Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing
aid for a long period of time.
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3. Hearing aid description
The following user instructions describe different hearing
aid models: The M, P, SP and UP hearing aids.
The different hearing aids can be adapted with a variety
of earmolds. On the following pages use the labeled
drawings to identify the earmold that you use.
The following table shows what battery you need for your
hearing aid model.
Model Zinc air battery size IEC ANSI
(marking on package) code code
M 13 (orange) PR48 7000ZD
P 13 (orange) PR48 7000ZD
SP 13 (orange) PR48 7000ZD
UP 675 (blue) PR44 7003ZD
Please ensure you use the correct type of battery in your
hearing aids (zinc-air). Please also read chapter 2.2 for
further information on product safety.
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a
b
c
d
h
M, P and SP model
Option A: with classic earmold
a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue)
b Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch
c Volume control
d Program button
e Microphone inputs
f Hook / sound output
g Hearing tube
h Classic earmold (detachable)
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a
a
b
c
d
M, P and SP model
Option B: with dome Option C: with SlimTip
a Hearing tube
b Earmold: Dome (detachable)
c Retention
d Earmold: SlimTip (detachable)
e Removal handle
3. Hearing aid description
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d
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g
h
b
a
UP model
Option A: with classic earmold
a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue)
b Battery compartment with ON / OFF switch
c Volume control
d Program button
e Microphone inputs with Wind and Weather
Protector
f Hook / sound output
g Hearing tube
h Classic earmold (detachable)
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