Hansaton WL002ITE, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...27 D GB F I E P TR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...

Page 2: ...nt system We take pleasure in your choice and con gratulate you on your decision because with a HANSATON hearing system you own a high quality product of the most modern technology For more than 50 years we have been helping people with our devices to achieve better hear ing and better speech understanding hence a higher quality of life Behind our products stand many years of development and produ...

Page 3: ... Page 37 Adjusting volume Page 38 without switch Page 38 with switch Page 38 Via remote control Page 39 Changing the hearing program Page 39 Via program pushbutton Page 39 Via remote control Page 40 Functionalities Page 41 i com i com2 Page 41 Power on delay Page 41 Automatic telephone program Page 42 Inserting and removing your hearing system Page 44 Advice on care Page 45 Accessories Page 46 Tro...

Page 4: ...system shell How to tell which instrument is which Red right ear blue left ear Battery compart ment Sound outlets Sound outlets Program pushbutton Program pushbutton Battery compart ment Hearing system shell Hearing system shell Microphone entry Microphone entry Volume control ...

Page 5: ...d tips on how to handle your hear ing system better Intended use Symbole Hearing systems are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing system must be performed by hearing health specialists e g ENT doctors audiologists or acousticians Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hear ing system ...

Page 6: ...ing system to extreme temperature or high humidity Do not leave it in direct sunlight Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply make up perfume aftershave hairspray or suntan lotion Do not wear your hearing system when you are exposed to short waves a strong magnetic field a high frequency field or X rays Your hearing system is sensitive to ex treme heat high humidity strong mag netic fields ...

Page 7: ...ns need to wear hearing systems ensure adequate supervision WARNING Risk in explosive environments e g mining areas Don t use your hearing systems and remote control in areas where there is a danger of explosions i In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist Refer to local authorities for further informa tion i When using mobile telephones however elec tromagnetic fiel...

Page 8: ... the open compartment so that the negative pole faces into the compartment Close the battery compartment until you feel a sharp click Inserting the battery with tool Open the battery compartment with a fi ngernail and swing the compartment right out Lift the battery with the positive pole with the magnetic side of your brush Push the battery into battery compart ment with the minus ...

Page 9: ... it may take a few minutes for the battery to develop its full output Only then should you close the battery com partment pole facing into the battery door Loosen the brush from the battery Close the battery until you feel a sharp click ...

Page 10: ... hearing system is to remain unused for a long time Failing batteries should be replaced immedi ately Place each spare battery in an individual non metallic container to prevent contact with other batteries or metal objects such as keys or coins Do not throw used batteries in the household waste or burn them but return them to your hearing instrument specialist Safety instructions Never attempt to...

Page 11: ...witch on Press the pushbutton for 2 seconds Switch off Press the pushbutton for 2 seconds Refer to the remote control user guide How to tell which system is which Red right ear Blue left ear Switch your hearing system on and off Via battery compartment Via pushbutton Via remote control ...

Page 12: ...olume short signal sound in succession Right hearing system Left hearing system The volume increases if you turn the switch clockwise right hearing system anticlockwise left hearing system The volume decreases if you turn the switch anticlockwise right hear ing system clockwise left hearing system louder quieter louder quieter Without switch With switch ...

Page 13: ... pro grammed for you When changing your hearing system uses signal sounds to indicate which program you have selected The number of signal sounds is based on the relevant program e g 1st program 1 signal sound 2nd program 2 signal sounds 3rd program 3 signal sounds 4th program 4 signal sounds 5th program Melody beep Via pushbutton Via remote control ...

Page 14: ... to the relevant hearing situation and thus for exam ple make use of the advantages of MultiMic technology especially in conversation in groups Refer to the remote control user guide Via remote control Hearing program Description 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 15: ...stem professional can activate or deactivate the following functionalities automatically adjusts both hearing systems simultaneously to changes in the hearing system settings e g volume and program allows use of a remote control i The performance of i com2 may be affected by electromagnetic interference e g from a computer monitor or halogen lamp system controlled by a switching power supply i com...

Page 16: ...ld strong enough to activate the PhoneConnect function In this case use the PhoneConnect magnet enclosed in your hearing instrument package Attach it to the telephone receiver to activate the PhoneConnect function WARNING Magnets may interfere with the operation of life supporting systems e g pacemakers magnetic valves Use a magnet only if not in doubt about the safe distance The safe distance bet...

Page 17: ...uters color monitors television sets floppy discs video and audio discs and other electronic equip ment devices i When operating the hearing instrument in telecoil mode the wireless function may cause a pulsing noise This is due to the pick up of the transmission signal When your hearing instrument is in telecoil mode please use the remote control only with a distance greater than 10 cm 4 inches ...

Page 18: ...t ear blue left ear You can get it in the right position by twisting it slightly Pull the flap of your ear slightly up and back with one hand pushing the hearing instrument a bit further in with the index finger of the other hand To remove the instrument pull on your ear lobe to loosen the instrument in the auditory canal The instrument can then be pulled out of the auditory canal at CIC with pull s...

Page 19: ...ment You are advised to use our HADEO care products to clean your hearing system These products were developed specifi cally for this purpose and are available exclusively from your hearing instrument professional The hearing system itself must not be placed in water or cleaning fl uid The hearing system must be kept dry Please put it in a HADEO DryBox HADEO Drying Bag or Drying Container overnight ...

Page 20: ... systems For detailed information and instructions refer to the User guide or ask your hearing system professional Our HADEO care primer can be obtained from your hearing instrument specialist who will be glad to advise you on any questions you may have about caringfor your system Accessories Care Primer Remote control eMote eMote2 ...

Page 21: ... your hearing system professional i In case the hearing system is controlled by another person s remote control return to your hearing system professional with your remote control and hearing systems Your hearing systems together with the Media remote control will allow you to connect your hearing systems to the growing world of technology Via a special Bluetooth Remote control Media ...

Page 22: ... occur it can usually be cor rected quickly Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions consult your hearing system professional Trouble shooting ...

Page 23: ...y door completely or press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds Try reinserting the instrument Clean instrument Replace empty battery Lower volume Clean instrument Gently close battery compartment completely Replace empty battery Turn instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace empty battery Make sure battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active w...

Page 24: ...is device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 resi dential i...

Page 25: ...eception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged 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 equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or a...

Page 26: ...e Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electroni cal equipment Amended by Directive 2003 108 EC WEEE i Recycle the device and batteries according to national regulations With the CE marking HANSATON confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices 0124 Disposal information ...

Page 27: ...will not prevent or improve hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition Hearing systems will help you to make better use of your residual hearing The use of hearing systems is only part of hear ing rehabilitation auditory training and lip read ing instruction may be required as weIl Possible side effects The hearing system or earmold is a custom made product If you are experiencing...

Page 28: ...t user to consult promptly with a licensed physician preferably an ear specialist before dispensing a hearing instrument if the hearing instrument dispenser determines through inquiry actual observation or review or any other available information con cerning the prospective user that the prospec tive user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear i...

Page 29: ...strument whose maxi mum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the re maining hearing of the hearing instrument user Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Instrument Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before ...

Page 30: ...ist or a hearing instrument dispenser as appropriate for a hearing instru ment evaluation The audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument The hearing instrument evaluation will enable the audiologist or dis penser to select and fit a hearing instrument to your individual needs If you h...

Page 31: ...or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The ex ercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with 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 languag...

Page 32: ...45 The second letter of this serial number refers to the date of manufacture of the hearing system The letters progress in one year incre ments each reflecting the corresponding year The letter J means the year of manufacture is 2002 the letter K indicates that the manufacture year is 2003 and so on Your hearing system professional can answer any questions you may have about the identifying code o...