Audifon kami P, User Manual

Page 1: ...BEHIND THE EAR HEARING AIDS sino kami rega User Manual ...

Page 2: ...nput 18 4 OPERATION SINO KAMI REGA XS 20 4 1 Construction 20 4 2 Inserting battery 21 4 3 Removing battery 22 4 4 Switching hearing aids on and off 22 4 5 Inserting and removing hearing aids 23 4 6 Volume control and program selection 24 4 6 1 Volume selection 24 4 6 2 Selecting hearing programs 25 Intended purpose Hearing aids reduce the effects of hearing loss as much as possible Personal discom...

Page 3: ... hearing aid will go a long way to restoring normal hearing levels for many of those activities you may have been missing out on Hearing aids are the treatment of choice for most types of hearing loss If you have any further questions please contact your hearing care professional 5 TINNITUS FUNCTIONT 26 6 MAKING PHONE CALLS 26 6 1 Telephone loop T Coil 27 6 2 Automatic program change 27 6 2 1 Auto...

Page 4: ...e To avoid damage remove the battery if you are not using your hearing aids for a long time 2 3 1 Information on battery A zinc air battery is used to supply the power for your hearing aids This type of battery is only activated when oxygen comes through the air holes into the button cell and a chemical reaction is initiated During production the air holes are sealed with a protective strip This e...

Page 5: ...rials and contain toxic materials should never be disposed of in the trash Ask about recycling programs in your area where you live or return them to your hearing care professional to dispose them appropriately Further safety instructions can be found on the battery packaging 2 3 2 Low battery warning An audible signal indicates the end of the battery life in good time approx 30 minutes before the...

Page 6: ...few minutes before inserting the battery First push the battery compartment up until it clicks into the first catch position OFF position You should now be able to open it fully Then insert the battery in the battery compartment Ensure that the symbol marked on the battery is visible when you have inserted it Please do not open the battery compartment any wider than shown here This might damage th...

Page 7: ...tching on Close the battery compartment securely by moving it past the catch of the OFF position into the casing You will feel the battery compartment clicking into place as you close it The hearing aids are now switched on After a preset delay and a start up jingle the first program will activate and the hearing aids are ready for use Your hearing aids are switched on and off via the battery comp...

Page 8: ... be activated by pressing the top and bottom end The rocker switch can be programmed with one of three functions Your hearing care professional has marked here which of the functions has been set for your hearing aids 3 6 Volume control and program selection 3 6 1 Multifunctional rocker switch To position the concha support bend slightly and place it carefully in the outer part of your ear Warning...

Page 9: ...ing programs The rocker switch allows you to swap between the hearing programs To do so simply hold down one end of the rocker switch until you hear audible confirmation of the change in program The number of signals indicates the number of the program selected You can move up or down through the hearing situations switch 1 2 3 switch 3 2 1 Program change sequence Example with three hearing progra...

Page 10: ...fit into your audio shoe your hearing care professional will be pleased to assist Removing the audio shoe Remove the audio shoe by pulling straight down Protect the audio contacts of the hearing aid with its cover Warning Risk of electric shock Audio devices supplied with mains power must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60601 or similar safety standards to ensure that they can be connected to your heari...

Page 11: ...it a few minutes before inserting the battery Open the battery compartment carefully with your fingernail at the edge for opening and swing it right out Then insert the battery in the battery compartment Make sure the symbol on the battery matches the symbol on the battery compartment Please do not open the battery compartment any wider than shown here This might damage the device Note Do not forc...

Page 12: ...ngle the first program will activate and the hearing aids are ready for use 4 4 Switching hearing aids on and off Your hearing aids are switched on and off via the battery compartment Please do not open the battery compartment any wider than shown in Section 4 2 This might damage the device Switching off To switch the device off press the battery compartment out to the first catch position This is...

Page 13: ...ur individual requirements The volume can be adjusted in steps using the switch When you switch your devices on they will be at the volume set for you Each press of the switch is followed by audible confirmation 4 6 2 Selecting hearing programs Switch Your hearing care professional will have adjusted your hearing aids to various hearing situations with you and assigned them to specific hearing pro...

Page 14: ...o prevent the hearing aids from accidentally switching programmes during a telephone call the program switch is disabled during this time Depending on which type of hearing aid you have it may not feature the elements marked with an 5 TINNITUS FUNCTION Combi hearing aids from audifon play an effective part in tinnitus therapy Your hearing care professional would have adjusted the combi hearing aid...

Page 15: ...liarise yourself with how the automatic telephone loop switching function works before making a call When you move the telephone handset away from your ear again your hearing aids will return to the program previously in use 6 2 2 Auto Phone Automatic switchover to an acoustic telephone program can be used with conventional landline and mobile phones and optimises playback for telephony Attaching ...

Page 16: ...inserting the ear adapter piece in the ear canal will always involve soiling with earwax For this reason we recommend regular cleaning Do not use a damp cloth to clean your hearing aids Always use a soft dry cloth Should your hearing aid still not function correctly despite regu lar care call on your hearing care professional Do not try under any circumstances to repair your hearing aid yourself 8...

Page 17: ...care Drying Tub with an audifon Drying Capsule Dry Go TheaudifonDryGoistheperfectsolutionfordryingyourdevices whenontripsorwhenoutandabout Onceconnected forexample totheUSBportonyourlaptop thedryingprogramcanbeconven ientlystartedatthetouchofasinglebutton Aflowofwarmair insidetheaudifonDryGowillthendryyourdevicesreliably The dryingstationswitchesoffautomaticallyat theendofthedryingprogram Dry Star...

Page 18: ... unattended with your hearing aids Should a battery hearing aid or other small parts be accidentally swallowed please consult a doctor immediately Warning Risk of injury In some very rare cases the dome may remain in the ear canal on removal Should this happen please contact your doctor or hearing care professional at once Please do not try to remove the dome yourself Warning Damage to hearing The...

Page 19: ...you have an active brain implant ask your doctor or the implant manufacturer for a risk analysis Warning Risk of injury Always wear your earpiece with the appropriate Dome or customized earmold and check that they are securely positioned on the tube 10 2 Information about product safety Note Interference with electronic devices If you are in an environment where use of electronic or wireless devic...

Page 20: ...amage to hearing aid Never leave your hearing aid in the sun near a naked flame or in a hot vehicle Otherwise your hearing aids might be come damaged Note Damage to hearing aid Never try to change the shape of your hearing aid ear mould or tubing yourself Otherwise your hearing aids might be come damaged Note Malfunctions Your devices may be subject to interference from other elec trical equipment...

Page 21: ...ials that have skin contact Patients who are unable to operate the devices independently require competent assistance The use of hearing aids for mentally impaired persons and for children should only be done on the recommendation of a doctor A comprehensive risk assessment should be performed for the specific individual case Close supervision by a caregiver is recommended to ensure proper use of ...

Page 22: ...he waste bin on wheels refers to the necessity of separate collection Please help with environmental protection and see to it that this device is given to the for this purpose designated systems of waste sorting if you do not use it any longer GUIDELINE 2012 19 EU of the EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of July 04th 2012 about electrical and electronics old devices Alternatively you can return ...

Page 23: ...terference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener...

Page 24: ...g care professional Date Hearing care professional Date Hearing care professional Date Hearing care professional Date Hearing care professional 16 SERVICE Arrange for your hearing aids to be checked preferably quarterly by a hearing care professional ...

Page 25: ...n also return electronic waste to their hearing care professional for disposal Electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012 19 EU on waste and electrical equipment WEEE Consult instructions for use Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use Humidity limitation Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed Temperature limit Indicates th...

Page 26: ...roper repair Therefore please always follow the safety and care instructions Proof of purchase must be provided as proof of warranty The date of purchase and the serial number must be clearly visible Warranty obligations will not result in any extension of the warranty period nor will they give rise to a new warranty period for the hearing aid The warranty period for built in spare parts ends at t...

Page 27: ...41 3040 Revision date 12 2021 High tech made in Germany audifon GmbH Co KG Werner von Siemens Straße 2 99625 Kölleda Germany www audifon com Manufacturer contact audifon com Telephone 49 3635 4056 590 Fax 49 3635 4056 589 ...