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•  Speaking clearly and at a normal rate; shouting 

or talking directly into the ear can actually make 
understanding more difficult

•  Rephrasing rather than repeating the same words 

over, as you may find it easier to understand 
different words

•  Minimizing 

distractions by not 
speaking with a full 
mouth, covering 
their mouth, or with 
distractions such as 
a television or radio

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

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Summary of Contents for Radius CIC

Page 1: ...CIC COMPLETELY IN THE CANAL OPERATIONS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...struments they desire Today Micro Tech has earned a reputation as an industry leader in hearing instrument technology and the treatment of hearing loss Micro Tech focuses on connecting people with peo...

Page 3: ...new hearing instruments If you have questions your hearing professional is trained and willing to help Your new hearing instruments are customized to your hearing loss and lifestyle Your hearing profe...

Page 4: ...hearing professional will check which features your hearing instruments have Your hearing instruments may contain a different combination of features and controls depending on the specific options se...

Page 5: ...5 FEATURES AND CONTROLS RECEIVER OPENING MULTIMEMORY BUTTON OPTIONAL MICROPHONE SOUND INLET BATTERY COMPARTMENT REMOVAL LINE VENT OPTIONAL...

Page 6: ...number located on the outside shell Serial Number and Identification Your hearing instruments are identified by the color marking of the serial number or the shell color RED is for RIGHT while BLUE i...

Page 7: ...type battery for your hearing instrument Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries at a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery To insert o...

Page 8: ...r Place the new battery in the compartment with the plus sign facing up Close the battery compartment by swinging the door until it snaps shut NEVER FORCE THE DOOR SHUT This could result in serious da...

Page 9: ...on your hearing instruments will beep four times going from a high to low pitch when the battery s voltage is low Replace the battery when you hear these tones When the battery is too weak to power th...

Page 10: ...ies keep them out of the reach of children and pets Always check your medication before ingesting batteries have been mistaken for pills Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason as they can ea...

Page 11: ...oval line between your thumb and forefinger The microphone opening should be at the top of the instrument Guide the instrument into your ear canal until you feel resistance Let go of the insertion rem...

Page 12: ...12 To remove your hearing instrument slowly and gently pull the insertion removal line outward INSERTION AND REMOVAL...

Page 13: ...our hearing professional will check the box below if your hearing instruments have this feature The power on delay means that your hearing instruments will take several seconds to turn on once the bat...

Page 14: ...commended to preserve battery life any time your instrument is not in use Your hearing instruments have been set to a specific volume level by your hearing professional There is no volume control on t...

Page 15: ...push button lets you select a different memory setting for your current listening environment for example when you are using the telephone or sitting in a noisy restaurant When first turned on your i...

Page 16: ...le the hearing instrument will beep twice for memory 2 Your hearing professional will work with you to set the memories to your preference With your hearing professional use the table below to write i...

Page 17: ...17 Special Instructions OPTIONAL FEATURES...

Page 18: ...esponse automatically when used with a hearing aid compatible telephone To use place the telephone receiver on your ear as you normally would and the hearing instrument will select the telephone setti...

Page 19: ...y your hearing professional can provide you with a small magnet to place on your telephone receiver This magnet will help activate your automatic telephone option General Telephone Use Some hearing in...

Page 20: ...20 Special Instructions USING THE TELEPHONE...

Page 21: ...the instrument s microphone Your new instruments use the most advanced digital technology available with a unique feedback suppression program If feedback occurs after the instrument has been inserte...

Page 22: ...e go a long way toward ensuring trouble free performance Do your best to keep the hearing instruments clean at all times Handling the hearing instruments with clean hands is a good starting point In a...

Page 23: ...an your instruments Be careful not to insert the cleaning tools into the inside of the hearing aid and never take your hearing instruments apart If your hearing aid has a waxguard consult the instruct...

Page 24: ...When not wearing your hearing instruments turn them off and open the battery compartment door Store your instruments where you can easily find them but safely out of reach of pets and children hearin...

Page 25: ...or taking a shower do the same with clothing pockets before they are washed Should your hearing instruments get wet dispose of the battery and set the instrument on a towel in a safe place leaving the...

Page 26: ...the earmold on a particularly sensitive area and may easily be corrected through trimming and polishing by your hearing professional If for any reason an instrument fails do not attempt to fix it your...

Page 27: ...n the devices see page 20 When was your hearing last checked Contact your hearing professional Intermittent Moisture Follow instructions on page 22 Defective device Contact your hearing professional A...

Page 28: ...with your hearing loss you might not have noticed this background noise Remember that it may take awhile to get used to hearing sounds louder than before As with anything new it will take time and pat...

Page 29: ...om Minimizing distractions for example doing dishes at the sink and trying to have a conversation is difficult even for those with normal hearing Moving closer to the speaker and within sight Trying d...

Page 30: ...ly treat hearing problems as an individual matter something that can be dealt with by themselves Remember that communication involves more than just one person The continued understanding and support...

Page 31: ...ke understanding more difficult Rephrasing rather than repeating the same words over as you may find it easier to understand different words Minimizing distractions by not speaking with a full mouth c...

Page 32: ...32 NOTES...

Page 33: ...33 NOTES...

Page 34: ...erumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear RF IMMUNITY LEVEL This hearing aid has a cell phone immunity rating of M3 A hearing aid compatible cell phone...

Page 35: ...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 healt...

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