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OPERATION OF DEVICE
To turn your device on:
Insert the battery into the battery door and
close the door. The instrument will be activated
once the battery door is closed and will always
begin operation in Memory 1. Do not force the
door to close, damage may occur.
To turn your device off:
Open the battery door so that the battery is no
longer making contact with the device.
Note:
If you detect a high pitched
whistling sound coming from the device,
check the positioning of the sound tube in
your ear.
* Open battery door when device is not in
use to extend battery life.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS
(continued)
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you
should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase option
program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit
you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after
which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have
obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law per-
mits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical
evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a
physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest
and its use is strongly discouraged.
Children with a hearing loss.
In addition to seeing a physician for a
medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an
audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause
problems in language development and the educational and social growth
of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist
in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
