Phonak Behind-the-Ear hearing aids, microP, microM, M H2O, microSP User Manual

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User Guide
Phonak Dalia
Behind-the-Ear hearing aids
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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 19
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid 19 Step 2. Battery preparation 22 Step 3. Inserting the battery 22 Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid 23 Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid 24 Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
behind the ear 30 Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
behind the ear 31
Contents
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Step 8. Removing the hearing aid 32 Step 9. Turning off the hearing aid 34 Step 10. Changing the battery 35 Step 11. Changing the battery in hearing aids
with a secured battery compartment 35
5. Care and maintenance 38
6. Troubleshooting 41
7. FM systems 43
8. Service and warranty 44
9. Compliance information 45
10. Information and explanation of symbols 46
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Your new hearing aid is a premium Swiss quality product. It was developed by Phonak, one of the world‘s leading companies in hearing technology. Your hearing aid offers the most modern digital hearing technology currently available on the market.
Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benet from all the possibilities your new hearing aid has to offer. With proper use and care, you will be able to enjoy your hearing aid for many years to come.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing care professional.
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1. Welcome
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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.
2. Important safety information
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! 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).
! Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed!
Keep out of reach of children 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.
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! 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.
! The hearing aid contains small parts that can cause
choking, if swallowed by children. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately.
! External devices may only be connected if they have
been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG.
2. Important safety information
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2.2 Information on product safety
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.
You can return used batteries to your hearing care professional.
I Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing
aid for a long period of time.
I X-ray radiation (e. g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing aids. We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X-ray procedures and keep them outside the room.
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2. Important safety information
I Do not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic
equipment is prohibited.
I For your microM, microP and SP hearing aid only:
Never immerse your hearing aid in water! Protect it from excessive moisture. Always remove your hearing aid before showering, bathing, or swimming, as the hearing aid contains sensitive electronic parts.
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I For your M H2O hearing aid only:
Your hearing aid is resistant to water, sweat and dust under the conditions listed in chapter 5. After exposure to any of these elements the hearing aid must be rinsed in fresh water and dried, as the hearing aid contains sensitive electronic parts. If the hearing aid stops after contact with water, rinse the hearing aid with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth or tissue. Open the battery compartment, allow the hearing aid to dry and replace the battery. Should any water be present in the hearing tube, remove it from the hearing aid, tap it gently to disperse the water and re-attach it to the hearing aid. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional.
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The following user instructions describe dierent hearing aid models: microM, M H2O, microP and SP hearing aids.
The dierent hearing aids can be adapted with a variety of earmolds.
On the following pages use the labeled drawings to identify the hearing aid and the earmold that you use.
Your hearing aids require the following battery sizes: microM - Size 312 M H2O - Size 13 microP - Size 13 SP - Size 13
3. Hearing aid description
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microP and SP models
Option A: with classic earmold
a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue),
placed in the battery compartment
b Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch c Volume control d Program button e Microphone input with Wind and Weather Protector f Hook / sound output g Hearing tube h Classic earmold
c
d
e f
g
h
b a
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microP and SP models
Option B: with dome Option C: with SlimTip
a Hearing tube b Earmold: Dome c Retention d Earmold: SlimTip e Removal handle
a
b
c
a
d
e
3. Hearing aid description
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microM model
Option A: with classic earmold
a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue),
placed in the battery compartment
b Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch c Program button or volume control d Microphone input with Wind and Weather Protector e Hook / sound output f Hearing tube g Classic earmold
d
b
c
f
g
e
a
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microM model
Option B: with dome Option C: with SlimTip
a Hearing tube b Earmold: Dome c Retention d Earmold: SlimTip e Removal handle
a
b
c
a
d
e
3. Hearing aid description
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