Earlens Light-Driven, User Manual

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Page 3: ...s for Use IFU at www earlens com IFU The IFU contains detailed warnings precautions results from Earlens Hearing Aid clinical studies and information regarding safe and effective EMC use Getting to Know Your Earlens Hearing Aid 4 The Lens 6 The Photon Processor and Light Tip 7 The Charger 8 Mineral Oil 10 Using your Earlens Hearing Aid 11 Turning the Processor On Off 11 Identifying Left or Right D...

Page 4: ...g Aid that will be described in this section the Lens the Photon Processor the Light Tip the Charger and mineral oil The components that you will interact with include the Processor Light Tip Charger and mineral oil 1 Sound enters the microphone on the Earlens Photon Processor which transforms the sound and sends the audio signal to the Light Tip 2 The Light Tip converts the audio signal into ligh...

Page 5: ... oil weekly and do not put foreign objects in your ear such as Q tips bobby pins and your fingernails The Photon Processor and Light Tip The Processor sits comfortably behind your ear It collects and sends sound signals to the Light Tip which then converts the sound signals into non visible light that is projected by the emitter The light from the emitter is collected by the Lens Light Tip Process...

Page 6: ...essor Slot Lid Release Button Front View of Charger Charger Indicator Lights Charger Indicator Lights What It Means Single flashing blue light Charger is attempting to connect with the Processor One solid blue light Battery is charging and less than 33 charged Two solid blue lights Battery is charging and is 33 charged Three solid blue lights Battery is charging and is 66 charged Four solid blue l...

Page 7: ...all out In the event that you forget to oil as scheduled apply oil as soon as possible and then resume as advised Download the Earlens Control app to your Apple device to set an easy reminder for when to apply mineral oil Detailed mineral oil use instructions are available in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual Using your Earlens Hearing Aid Turning the Processor On Off When you remove...

Page 8: ...ontrol for 3 seconds Bottom User Control 3 Seconds Identifying Left or Right Device To identify a left or right device look at the color of the serial number printed on the Light Tip Left Right Blue writing indicates a Left device Red writing indicates a Right device ...

Page 9: ...he Lens 1 Place the Processor behind your ear where it should rest comfortably 2 3 Hold the Light Tip between your thumb and index finger with the serial number on the Light Tip oriented towards the back of your head Slowly insert the Light Tip into your ear canal You may need to move the outside of your earlobe up and down to help with insertion ...

Page 10: ...canal pushing it as far as it will comfortably go to ensure it is seated in the correct position Removing the Processor and Light Tip 1 Grasp the Ear Tube between your thumb and index finger near the Light Tip and gently pull it out of the ear canal ...

Page 11: ...and programs Please discuss with your hearing professional how your user control settings have been customized and consult the tables on the next few pages for instructions User Control Options Button Press Button Action Volume Program Short Press Up Volume Increase Cycle to Next Program Volume Increase Power Off Volume Decrease Short Press Down Volume Decrease Long Press Up 3 seconds Cycle to Nex...

Page 12: ...n Volume Decrease Long Press Up 3 seconds Power Off Long Press Down 3 seconds Power Off User Control Options Button Press Button Action Program Only Short Press Up Cycle to Next Program Power Off Cycle to Next Program Power Off Cycle to Previous Program Short Press Down Cycle to Previous Program Long Press Up 3 seconds Power Off Long Press Down 3 seconds Power Off ...

Page 13: ...hearing professional can program your Processors to have a number of sound alerts that indicate a specific function The following table provides a description of each alert Alert Type Description of Alert What It Means Power On 3 tone melody The Processor has powered on Power Off 4 descending tone melody The Processor has powered off Battery 6 tone melody OR a voice alert that states Battery The b...

Page 14: ...imits of your volume control Program Change P1 1 beep P2 2 beeps P3 3 beeps P4 4 beeps OR voice alerts that say the name of the program The program has changed Telephone and Cellphone Use There are a few ways you can try to use your phone with your Earlens Hearing Aid 1 2 Hold the upper portion of the phone over the microphones on your Processor with the mouthpiece pointed towards your mouth If av...

Page 15: ...imum of 16 hours on a full charge It takes 4 hours in the Charger to completely recharge a fully depleted Processor battery 1 To charge place the Processor and Light Tip into the Charger 2 Wait until the indicator light turns solid to ensure the Processor is successfully charging 3 If the indicator lights flash the Processor is not charging Remove the Processor from the Charger re insert the devic...

Page 16: ...rform cleaning when the device is off of the ear and do not use a sharp brush or tool when cleaning the Light Tip 3 If you notice wax on the Light Tip use a soft cloth to wipe the bowl of your ear Never insert foreign objects into the ear such as Q tips bobby pins or your fingernails Insertion of foreign objects could result in pain may damage your ear and may cause damage to the Lens 4 Wipe the P...

Page 17: ...sist you Instructions for Oiling We recommend you oil your ears at bedtime after you have removed your Earlens Hearing Aids for the day After you oil you may notice a slight decrease in your hearing which is temporary 1 Minute 1 2 Tilt your head to the side Many users find that using a mirror or lying on their side is helpful when applying oil Apply the drops of mineral oil at the entrance of the ...

Page 18: ...vided and or recommended by your hearing provider or Earlens Avoiding Moisture Heat Moisture and heat can damage your Earlens Hearing Aid You can avoid this by taking these steps 1 Do not leave your device in extreme heat 2 Do not wear your device in heavy rain steam baths or showers 3 Do not dry your device in a microwave or any other heat source 4 Take off your device when applying hairspray per...

Page 19: ...s appear the battery is not the issue contact your hearing professional Not loud enough The Light Tip is covered with wax Wipe down with a soft cloth baby wipe or other Isopropyl Alcohol based wipes to remove wax The Light Tip is improperly inserted Remove and re insert the Light Tip and check the position in a mirror if possible Volume is set too low If your device features volume user control fu...

Page 20: ...e charging slot and immediately short press the top user control If the indicator lights continue to flash contact your hearing professional Issue Possible Causes Possible Remedy Whistling feedback The Light Tip is not properly inserted Remove and re insert the Light Tip and check the position in a mirror if possible If the issue persists contact your hearing professional Warnings Before using the...

Page 21: ...and damage to the ear damage to the Lens or cause it to operate improperly Contact your hearing professional if you experience discharge from the ear or persistent discomfort or any other problems Should the Processor become unusually warm or hot promptly remove it discontinue use and contact your hearing healthcare professional Do not crush short circuit modify or disassemble any component of the...

Page 22: ...ou may shower bathe or swim with the Lens in place Ear plugs may be used to prevent water from entering your ears so long as care is taken to not over insert them Removing water from ears may be more difficult with the Lens in place If you have small or unusually shaped ear canals you may be at greater risk for ear canal abrasions either from the ear impression procedure or from Light Tip use You ...

Page 23: ...ove the Processors and contact your hearing healthcare professional Technical Information Earlens Hearing Aid FCC ID 2AGDU EL1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORT...

Page 24: ... equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ...

Page 25: ...mance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance By Prescription Only Storage Temperature Limit FCC Approved Equipment CE Mark Class 1 Laser Product Batch Code Humidity Limitation Atmospheric Pressure Limitation Equipmen...

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