PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL HEARING AID CONTROLS HELPFUL HINTS HEALTH & SAFETY WEEE DIRECTIVE

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1 PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL HEARING AID CONTROLS HELPFUL HINTS HEALTH & SAFETY WEEE DIRECTIVE

2 HEARING AID CONTROLS - VOLUME ROTARY CONTROL To make sounds louder, rotate the control upwards. When the control is set at 4, the volume is at the max level. SWITCH CONTROL Your hearing system uses the switch to control volume. To increase volume press then release the top part of the switch. To decrease the volume, press then release the bottom part of the switch.

3 HEARING AID CONTROLS - VOLUME CUSTOM CONTROL For hearing instruments with a volume control, turn the instrument ON by using your finger tip to rotate the volume control forwards, towards your face. You should feel it CLICK on if the instrument was turned off correctly. 1. To make sounds louder, rotate the controls forwards, towards your face 2. To make sounds softer, rotate the controls towards the back of your head 3. Your hearing instrument may be programmed to beep when you reach the correct setting. INCREASE VOLUME DECREASE VOLUME

4 HEARING AID CONTROLS - MEMORY SWITCH BUTTON When you press the switch, you may hear an alert indicating the device has changed to the next program. To advance through programs, press the top part of the switch. To reverse cycle through programs, press the bottom part of the switch.

5 HEARING AID CONTROLS - MEMORY PUSH BUTTON The push button provides adjustable control. When first turned on, your instruments are most likely programmed for normal listening environments. The additional settings are accessed by pressing the button.

6 HEARING AID CONTROLS - MEMORY CUSTOM CONTROL Your hearing care professional can set up to four hearing memories for you. These additional programs are accessed by pressing the Multi Memory button inwards. When you press the Multi Memory button, you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program.

7 HELPFUL HINTS & BATTERIES HANDLING Never force the battery door shut, or open too far as damge is likely to occur. If the battery door will not close securely, check that the battery is inserted correctly. BATTERIES Never put batteries in your mouth, as they can easily be accidentally swallowed. Batteries have been mistaken for pills - ALWAYS check medication before ingesting. NEVER use batteries that show evidence of a change of colour (white powdery or green) on the surface. The surface of an intact battery is shiny chrome.

8 HELPFUL HINTS & BATTERIES Consult your GP immediately incase of; Burns caused by a leaking battery or Swallowing batteries - this can lead to lasting damage. ATTENTION - After handling batteries wash your hands thoroughly WARNING HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED Dispose of used batteries immediately using the proper waste or recycling receptacle.

9 HELPFUL HINTS & BATTERIES IN USE Minor skin irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing care professional. Severe swelling, discharge from the ear, excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with your GP.

10 HELPFUL HINTS - TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS NOT LOUD ENOUGH INCONSISTENT PERFORMANCE UNCLEAR, DISTORTED PERFORMANCE DEAD LOW BATTERY BLOCKED MOULD/ TUBING/EARBUD HEARING CHANGE DEBRIS BUILD UP LOW BATTERY BLOCKED MOULD/ TUBING/EARBUD LOW BATTERY BLOCKED MOULD/ TUBING/EARBUD DEFECTIVE HEARING INSTRUMENT LOW BATTERY BLOCKED MOULD/ TUBING/EARBUD CRIMPED TUBING REPLACE BATTERY REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND CLEAN CONTACT HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL CLEAN MICROPHONE & RECEIVER WITH BRUSH REPLACE BATTERY REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND CLEAN REPLACE BATTERY REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND CLEAN CONTACT HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL REPLACE BATTERY REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND CLEAN CONTACT HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL

11 HELPFUL HINTS - HEARCLEAR CUSTOM RIC

12 HEALTH & SAFETY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Staying in close proximity to devices which emit electro-magnetic fields (e.g. neon lights, televisions, computer monitors, portable televisions and microwave ovens) can lead to buzzing, crackling or hissing noises in your hearing instrument(s) remedy: Turn your hearing instrument(s) off for a moment, if you cannot leave the area of interference.

13 HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING FOR DISPENSERS Special care should be excercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132dB because there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user. SERVICE & REPAIR If, for any reason, your hearing system does not operate properly, DO NOT attempt to fix it yourself. Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance, you could easily cause further damage. Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly, check the troubleshooting guide for a possible solution. If problems continue, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.

14 HEALTH & SAFETY INSTRUMENTS Protect your hearing instrument(s) and turn off before - washing your hair - showering or having a bath - using perfume or hair spray, as these can make important parts of your instrument sticky. - visiting a sauna - using a hairdryer. High temperatures can damage the instruments electronics. - Receiving high frequency warming therapy, radiation therapy or therapy with other devices. Deposit your hearing instrument(s) in another room before therapy. - working in areas where there is a risk of explosion.

15 WEEE WASTE DIRECTIVE This product contains an electronic printed circuit assembly and is required to comply to Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This Directive was put in place to ensure proper collection, recycling, reuse, recovery or disposal of materials contained in electronic equipment. Without proper disposal, some materials found in electronic equipment have the long term potential to contaminate the environment and eventually harm human health. It is important for you to participate in the proper disposal of your instrument when you have finished use its use. So important that there are penalties associated with NOT properly disposing of this device. The crossed out trash bin symbol is a visual reminder to you that this device cannot be disposed of via the collection system set up in your country. Information regarding the collection system in your area can best be obtained by contacting your local government body. It may also be possible to dispose of this device by returning it to the retailer from which it was purchased, especially if you are purchasing a replacement product. Your hearing aid manufacturer actively participates in the collection and disposal process by providing detailed material content and disassembly information. Redundant hearing aids can also be returned for effective disposal at the manufacturers expense. Starkey Laboratories Inc Washington Ave. South Eden Prairie, MN USA EC REP Starkey European Headquarters William F. Austin House Bramhall Technology Park Pepper Road, Hazel Grove Stockport, SK7 5BX United Kingdom 0086 C673

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