Starkey Hearing Technologies BTE 13 User Manual

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MANUAL

Table of Contents

Overview

BTE 13 4

Preparation

Batteries/Battery Indicators 6–9
Insertion and Removal 10–11
Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip 12–14

Operation

On & Off 15
Adjusting Your Hearing System 16
Pairing with an iOS Device 16–21
Cell Phone Use 20–21

Hearing System Care

Instrument Care 22
Standard Tubing/Thin Tubing 23–24
Service and Repair 26
Troubleshooting Guide 27

Tips for Better Communication 28–30

Safety Information 31–33

FDA Information 34–37

FCC Information 38–39

4

Overview

Features, Controls and Identification

Your BTE hearing system
controls include:

1. Hearing Instrument

2. Earhook

3. Microphones

4. Push Button (memory control)

5. Battery Compartment,
Location of serial number
(inside battery compartment)

6. Location of left/right side indicator

7. Location of manufacturer’s name
and model name

Comfort Fit Solutions:

8. Standard Earmold with tubing

9. Universal thin tube with
instant fit earbud

10. Universal thin tube with
custom eartip

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Overview

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Serial Number

00-000000

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6

Preparation

Batteries

Your hearing system uses a battery as its
power source. This battery size can be
identified by the orange (13) color code
on the packaging.

To insert or replace the battery:

1. Use the nail grip on the battery door.

2. Open the battery door gently and
remove the old battery.

3. Remove the tab from the new battery.
Wait 3-5 minutes after removing tab
before inserting battery.

4. Line up the battery’s “+” sign (flat side
of the battery) with the “+” on the
battery door.

5. Close the battery door.

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Preparation

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BTE 13

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Preparation

Battery Indicators

An indicator will sound when the battery
voltage is low. You have approximately
30 minutes* to replace the battery. An
indicator may also sound just before the
battery stops working.

Helpful Hints

•

NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY DOOR
SHUT; this could result in serious
damage; if the door will not close
securely, check that the battery is
inserted correctly.

• Do not open the battery door too far
or damage is likely to occur.

• Dispose of used batteries immediately
in the proper waste or recycling
container.

• Batteries vary in size and performance.
Your hearing care professional is your
best source for lifespan estimates
and verification that you are using the
proper size and type.

* Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary
depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used.

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Preparation

Warnings

Batteries are dangerous if swallowed.

To help prevent the accidental
ingestion of batteries:

Keep out of reach of children and pets

Check your medications before

taking them – batteries have been
mistaken for pills

Never put batteries in your mouth,

as they can easily be swallowed

NATIONAL BUTTON BATTERY
INGESTION HOTLINE: [phone]

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Preparation

Insertion and Removal

To insert the custom earmold:

1. Hold the custom earmold with your
thumb and forefinger on the outer side
near the tubing.

2. a. Tilt your hand slightly forward and

gently insert the canal tip of the
custom earmold into your ear canal.

b. Rotate the custom earmold

backward.

3. Softly press the custom earmold into
place with your fingertip.

4. Carefully place the BTE behind your
ear wrapping the earhook over the top
of your ear.

To remove the custom earmold:

Take the instrument from behind your ear
and gently pull the custom earmold outward.
Pulling lightly down on the earlobe may help
loosen the custom earmold as it is removed.

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Preparation

Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip

To insert the instant fit earbud or
custom eartip:

1. Insert the instant fit earbud/custom
eartip into your ear canal.

2. Gently wrap the BTE over your ear
until it rests securely behind your ear.

3. Place the lock in the concha bowl of
your ear.

To remove the instant fit earbud or
custom eartip:

1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl
of your ear.

2. Remove the hearing instrument from
behind your ear.

3. Gently grasp the tubing at the opening
of the ear canal and pull outward.

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Preparation

Helpful Hints

• Minor irritation and inflammation
may occur as your ear becomes
accustomed to having an object in it;
if so, please contact your hearing
care professional.

• If an actual allergic reaction occurs,
alternative earmold materials are
available; contact your hearing
care professional.

• Severe swelling, discharge from the
ear, excessive wax or other unusual
conditions warrant immediate
consultation with a physician.