Audibel Virtue, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...e 37 Communication Strategies 38 Notes 42 FDA Information 44 Contents Congratulations You ve just taken the first step on your journey toward better hearing Use this manual as a guide to the use and care of your new hearing instruments If you have questions your hearing professional is trained and willing to help Your new hearing instruments are customized to your hearing loss and lifestyle Your h...

Page 3: ...d a multimemory button It is important that you are familiar with the control locations and functions on your instrument Your hearing instrument style is BTE with custom earmold page 12 BTE with open fit earbud page 13 BTE with open custom earmold page 13 Your hearing instrument features include Multimemory settings Automatic telephone response Automatic telecoil Telecoil Directional microphones A...

Page 4: ...soft earbud or an open custom earmold Your hearing instrument is configured for an open fitting Features and Controls Open Fittings Earhook Directional Microphone Sound Inlet Volume Control Multimemory Button Battery Compartment with On Off Control BTE Open Fitting with Earbud BTE Open Fitting with open Custom earmold ...

Page 5: ...e battery for your hearing instrument Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries at a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery To insert or replace the battery open the battery compartment by placing your fingernail under the edge of the swing out door and gently pull away from the instrument Do not open the battery door too far or damage i...

Page 6: ...rly in the compartment and is not upside down Low Battery Indicator Your hearing professional will check the box below if the low battery indicator for your instruments is turned on When the low battery indicator is turned on your hearing instruments will beep four times going from a high to low pitch when the battery s voltage is low Replace the battery when you hear these tones When the battery ...

Page 7: ...ng professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries keep them out of the reach of children and pets Always check your medication before ingesting batteries have been mistaken for pills Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason as they can easily be unintentionally swallo...

Page 8: ... and gently pull the earmold outward Pulling down on the earlobe may help loosen the earmold as it is removed To insert the open earbud or open custom earmold be sure the battery is inserted and the battery door is closed securely Hold the thick grab handle outside of the earbud or open custom earmold where the retention lock meets the tubing Gently insert the tip into your canal Carefully place t...

Page 9: ... any time a functioning battery is properly placed in the compartment and the battery door is closed Some hearing instruments are programmed to have a power on delay The power on delay means that your instruments will take several seconds to power up once they have been turned on This feature allows you to get the hearing instruments in your ear before they start to amplify sound To turn the instr...

Page 10: ...our hearing instruments may be programmed to beep when you reach the correct setting The numbers on the control provide an orientation for the proper volume setting When the control is set at 4 the volume is at the maximum level To make sounds louder rotate the control upward To make sounds softer rotate the control downward The softest level is set at 1 A non removable protective cover may be pla...

Page 11: ...ing instrument Your hearing professional will check the box below if your hearing instruments have a multimemory push button When changing between memory settings there may be an audible beep or indicator to let you know where each memory is located For example the hearing instrument will beep twice for memory 2 Your hearing professional will work with you to set the memories to your preference Wi...

Page 12: ...omatically activated or activated by pushing the multimemory push button sounds that are in front of you will become more audible while sounds from the sides and behind you will be reduced Multimemory settings Directional Microphones Your hearing aid has a directional microphone Your directional microphones are activated automatically Your directional microphones are activated by pushing the multi...

Page 13: ...telephone settings in your instruments Automatic Telephone Response and Automatic Telecoil These options activate the telephone response automatically when used with a hearing aid compatible telephone To use place the telephone Directional Microphones Using the Telephone Your hearing instruments have the following telephone setting s Automatic telephone response Automatic telecoil Telecoil The tel...

Page 14: ... your automatic telephone response or automatic telecoil does not switch to the telephone setting automatically your hearing professional can provide you with a small magnet to place on your telephone receiver This magnet will help activate your automatic telephone option Telecoil and Manual Switching Hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to switch the devices to telephone mode when...

Page 15: ... communication with Bluetooth devices up to 30 feet away Its single button lets you answer and disconnect calls without touching your mobile phone Ask your hearing professional about ELI and other telephone solutions Your BTE is compatible with direct audio input DAI This allows you to connect your instrument to another electronic sound source such as a wireless FM system or audio and video equipm...

Page 16: ...he two apart Feedback is caused by amplified sounds escaping from the ear canal that make their way back to the instrument s microphone Your new instruments use the most advanced digital technology available with a unique feedback suppression program If feedback occurs after the instrument has been inserted correctly and the volume set to a comfortable level contact your hearing professional Direc...

Page 17: ...e of earmold Custom Earmold Cleaning and Care Separate the hearing instrument from the earmold for cleaning Clean the earmolds daily using a soft damp cloth You may use warm soapy water to clean the earmold be certain that the instrument is detached and far away from any moisture before washing the earmold Open Earbud or Open Custom Earmold Cleaning and Care An extensive cleaning for an open fit c...

Page 18: ...ng is disconnected from the BTE insert the wax line end into the nose cone Push the line through the entire tubing length remove General Cleaning Information It is a good idea to perform all cleaning and battery changes above a soft cloth on a desk or table this will keep the instrument from a damaging fall to a hard surface if dropped Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your ...

Page 19: ...nts can attract curious pets resulting in possible damage or being chewed beyond repair Keep your hearing instruments away from moisture Your instruments may be so comfortable that you forget you are wearing them develop the habit of checking your ears before going swimming or taking a shower do the same with clothing pockets before they are washed Should your hearing instruments get wet dispose o...

Page 20: ...atisfactorily first check the troubleshooting guide on page 37 if problems persist contact your hearing professional Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Not Working Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing or canal opening Clean the devices see page 30 Not Loud Enough Blocked earmold tubing or canal opening Clean the devices see page 30 When was your hearing last checked Contact your heari...

Page 21: ...it will take time and patience as you adapt to this new way of hearing Hearing is only part of how we exchange thoughts ideas and feelings Reading lips facial expressions and gestures can enhance the learning process and supplement what amplification alone may miss It is important to keep in mind that the best way to communicate is by Looking at the person who is speaking and sitting face to face ...

Page 22: ...pport of family and friends are crucial as you pursue improved hearing Your friends and family can help by Being sure they have your full attention before beginning to speak Looking at you or sitting face to face in a quiet room Communication Strategies Speaking clearly and at a normal rate shouting or talking directly into the ear can actually make understanding more difficult Rephrasing rather t...

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Page 24: ...nd experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss Starkey World Headquarters P O Box 9457 Minneapolis MN 55440 Wm F Austin House Bramhall Technology Park Pepper Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5BX United Kingdom FDA Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U S Food and Drug Administration FDA regulations WARNING TO HEA...