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If equipped, a telecoil can be activated by your hearing care professional and accessed through one of
the additional programmes. A telecoil picks up a magnetic signal and converts it to sound. When using
a telecoil programme, the receiver of the telecoil compatible telephone may need to be held closer to the
hearing instrument. The handset of the telephone may need to be moved to slightly different positions in
order to find the best reception.
Tele-loop systems
Many places, such as theatres, houses of worship, and schools are equipped with tele-loop systems.
When using a telecoil programme with tele-loop systems, sound is picked up directly and may improve
speech understanding. If there is no sound from the hearing instruments in a tele-loop system and with a
telecoil programme activated, the tele-loop system may not be turned on or is not operating correctly. If a
facility is not equipped with a tele-loop system, sitting as close as possible to the front may be helpful.
Telecoil (optional)
