Ignite mini BTE, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...mini BTE BTE Power BTE Power Plus BTE Behind The Ear OPERATIONS MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...artip 10 Operation On Off 14 Control Surface Volume and Multimemory 15 Directional Settings 18 Telephone Use 19 Direct Audio Input DAI 22 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 24 Standard Tubing Care 25...

Page 4: ...ntrol 5 Side indicator Red is for right ear blue is for left ear 6 Tamper resistant battery compartment lock BTE Power BTE and Power Plus BTE only Your hearing instrument can be identified by 7 Locati...

Page 5: ...3 2 Overview 3 11 10 9 4 00 000000 8 1 7 Serial Number 5 6...

Page 6: ...sert or replace the battery 1 Use the nail grip on the battery door 2 Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery 3 Remove the tab from the new battery 4 Line up the battery s plus sign fl...

Page 7: ...5 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 8: ...onmental noise levels and brand of battery used Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment BTE Power BTE Power Plus BTE only To lock the battery door Use an appropriate tool to slide the recessed switch to...

Page 9: ...tteries vary in size and performance your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Preparation Warnings Batteri...

Page 10: ...your ear canal 3 Rotate the Custom Earmold backward 4 Softly press the Custom Earmold into place with your fingertip 5 Carefully place the BTE behind your ear wrapping the earhook over the top of your...

Page 11: ...9 1 2 3 4 5 Insertion and Removal...

Page 12: ...tip To insert the Earbud or Eartip and hearing instrument 1 Insert the Earbud or Eartip into your ear canal 2 Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear 3 Place the lock...

Page 13: ...remove the hearing instrument and Earbud 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear ca...

Page 14: ...val To remove the hearing instrument and Eartip 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the Custom Eartip a...

Page 15: ...ng an object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative earmold materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe s...

Page 16: ...e the battery door To turn OFF Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts Your instrument has a Power On delay and may require a few seconds to power on You may...

Page 17: ...features depending on the setting My Control Surface is set for Sweep volume control See Section A page 16 Touch and Release volume control See Section B page 16 Automatic volume control See Section C...

Page 18: ...ontrol Each time you touch anywhere on the control surface the volume of your hearing instrument changes The Touch and Release volume control is configured to automatically decrease in volume before i...

Page 19: ...up to four hearing memories for you These additional programs are accessed by touching and releasing anywhere on the control surface Ask your hearing professional about your specific hearing programs...

Page 20: ...ing professional about your specific hearing programs Directional Settings Your hearing system has directional microphones to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations Ask your hearing car...

Page 21: ...ndset in a normal position and then shift it slightly back When correctly positioned you will hear an indicator for the automatic activation of the telephone program When finished the hearing instrume...

Page 22: ...vated by choosing the telecoil setting using the control surface General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instance...

Page 23: ...ephone rating of 3 M3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance...

Page 24: ...as a wireless FM system computer audio or an MP3 player DAI can improve communication and sound quality when reverberation distance and background noise compete with what you want to hear To attach t...

Page 25: ...y door To remove the DAI shoe Turn the BTE on the side Grasp the BTE in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other Gently bend at the seam between the DAI shoe and the hearing aid There are many FM system...

Page 26: ...rument clean at all times Heat moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the switches microphone and battery compart...

Page 27: ...hook Use a soft damp cloth or a cleaning brush to clean debris from the Custom Earmold Wash the Custom Earmold with warm soapy water Never use solvents 2 Slide the Custom Earmold tubing onto the BTE e...

Page 28: ...hearing instrument until it extends from the other end of the tubing 3 Brush the debris off prior to removing the cleaner 4 Clean the Earbud Eartip with a dry cloth or brush 5 If necessary the Earbud...

Page 29: ...uch the control surface with a wet finger and your hearing aid does not react correctly wipe your finger and the control surface with a dry cloth and try again Make sure the Custom Earmold Earbud Eart...

Page 30: ...guide on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance Many common problems may be solved right in your hearing care profe...

Page 31: ...with brush Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubin...

Page 32: ...expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips For You Move closer to and look at the speake...

Page 33: ...and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request that they Get your full attention before beginning to speak Look at you or sit face to face in a quiet room Speak clearly and at a normal ra...

Page 34: ...ic air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or disc...

Page 35: ...ing 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 disco...

Page 36: ...orkmanship performed and or materials used to manufacture your hearing instrument Defect means the failure of the workmanship performed and or materials used to conform the hearing instrument to Stark...

Page 37: ...of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you YOUR LEGAL REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED...

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Page 40: ...ts Reserved 84985 000 7 11 BKLT0259 00 EE ST Rev A A global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie Minnesota U S A Starkey Laboratories Inc 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie...