Phonak Exelia Art, User Manual

Page 1: ...Ex lia Art Custom Products User Guide 0459...

Page 2: ...stems 12 Inserting your hearing system in your ear 13 Removing your hearing system from your ear 14 Fine tuning your hearing system 16 Operation Switching ON OFF 17 Controlling the volume optional 19...

Page 3: ...lot 26 iCom 28 iView 30 Remote control optional 31 FM communication optional MyLink 33 Dynamic FM transmitters 34 Maintenance Important points 35 SmartGuard optional 37 Warning 38 Service and Warranty...

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Page 5: ...es that are easy to use Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features of your new hearing system Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions Ex lia Art is a quali...

Page 6: ...cription Ex lia Art CIC MC Petite Ex lia Art CIC MC P Petite Battery size 10 Ex lia Art ITC HS Petite Ex lia Art ITC HS Battery size 312 Ex lia Art ITC HS P Petite Ex lia Art ITC HS P Battery size 312...

Page 7: ...ted microphone inlet two on models with directional technology Battery compartment with ON OFF switch Program switch optional Volume control optional Receiver sound outlet and wax protection system Cu...

Page 8: ...ry Use a battery size 10 312 13 for all Ex lia Art Custom Products Hold the hearing system with the battery compartment upwards and open it Do not try to open the compartment further than shown in the...

Page 9: ...e the protective foil from the new battery Please wait 2 minutes before you insert the battery Insert the new battery Please ensure that the sign on the battery flat side is on the same side as the si...

Page 10: ...10 Gently shut the battery compartment until you feel it click into place Handle the battery compartment gently and do not use excessive force Preparation...

Page 11: ...ow battery warning An acoustic signal gives you an early warning that the battery is approaching exhaustion You have approximately 30 minutes to replace the battery after hearing the signal This reser...

Page 12: ...ying left and right hearing instruments Before insertion please ensure that you are using the proper left and right hearing systems Your hearing systems are identified as follows blue left red right P...

Page 13: ...Grasp the hearing system between the thumb and index finger using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system Insert the canal end into the ear canal Tug gently on your ear lobe and push t...

Page 14: ...ar If possible select the mute mode see page 18 before removing your hearing system to avoid whistling Ex lia Art CIC MC P Petite with removal handle Grasp the handle between your thumb and index fing...

Page 15: ...your thumb behind your lobe just below the hard cartilage and gently press your ear upward to push the hearing system out of the canal In order to help it along make chewing movements with your jaw G...

Page 16: ...Art offers a unique functionality called Self Learning In every environment it logs your personal volume changes within the hearing instrument This means that every time you change the volume of your...

Page 17: ...tem is switched ON when the battery compartment is closed Your hearing systems are automatically set at your preferred volume and in your default hearing program Switching OFF To switch the hearing sy...

Page 18: ...oor is closed in order to avoid any disturbance while placing it on your ear An acoustic signal confirms when your hearing system is switched on Note The mute mode may be used like an ON OFF function...

Page 19: ...volume wheel left ear right ear forwards forwards backwards backwards Preset volume Automatically set when hearing system is switched ON To increase volume Turn the volume control forwards To reduce v...

Page 20: ...volume control You can control all models including Petite models with an optional remote control such as the KeyPilot2 or WatchPilot2 Hearing programs Automatic mode Ex lia Art is able to recognize...

Page 21: ...remote controls such as the KeyPilot2 or WatchPilot2 or with the optional program switch Synchronized manual control not available for Ex lia Art Petite instruments An automatic synchronization for vo...

Page 22: ...m switch Telecoil optional Your hearing care professional may have activated a Telecoil in your hearing systems The programs with Telecoil can be used with hearing system compatible phones or via indu...

Page 23: ...emoved from your ear Some telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate your EasyPhone function Other types of telephones require an additional magnet fixed on the receiver to activate...

Page 24: ...in the upper right half of the receiver If you hold the telephone receiver in your left hand when making telephone calls position the magnet in the upper left half of the receiver Use the double sided...

Page 25: ...reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed please seek the advice of a medical practitioner The magnet used to strengthen the magnetic field of your phone may affect some medical devices or e...

Page 26: ...nctions of your hearing system and additional benefits Volume control Program selection Automatic mode selection Access to ZoomControl program Clock and alarm myPilot battery status Read out of hearin...

Page 27: ...27 For optimum results position your myPilot as shown in the drawing Do not use your myPilot in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices Operating range max 50 cm 20...

Page 28: ...M etc Bluetooth connections iCom offers a simple way to connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth to your hearing system iCom is also capable of transmitting a stereo audio signal from any Bluetooth ena...

Page 29: ...udio programs EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth These programs are automatically selected in your hearing systems when an audio or Bluetooth signal is received from iCom EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth ensure t...

Page 30: ...he press of a button iView shows the status of the hearing instruments batteries the current hearing program and colume settings displayed on a large screen For detailed information on the use of iVie...

Page 31: ...re professional to demonstrate them to you Choose the model that is most convenient for your lifestyle and your taste WatchPilot2 Exclusive and modern available for women and men with sporty rubber ba...

Page 32: ...ed information on the use of your remote control please refer to its user guide Your hearing care professional can also print an individual description of your hearing programs for you Do not use your...

Page 33: ...directly connected to the sound source e g TV or radio It transmits the signal via radio to the receiver attached to an iCom or to a MyLink receiver For more information about the use of your FM recei...

Page 34: ...s and needs inspiro The transmitter for teachers and suitable for use in schools SmartLink For teenagers and adults who want nothing less than the very best ZoomLink Comfortable transmitter for everyb...

Page 35: ...tery compartments open Make sure your hearing systems are completely dry before closing the case 4 Protect your hearing systems from excessive moisture and heat Always remove your hearing systems befo...

Page 36: ...es contact your hearing care professional for advice Please remember to bring your accessories e g myPilot iCom or remote control together with your hearing system s for service enquiries The symbol w...

Page 37: ...l SmartGuard is a unique wax protection system developed by Phonak The unique membrane design completely protects your hearing system from wax and moisture Please ask your hearing care professional fo...

Page 38: ...s even damage your hearing X ray radiation e g CT scans MRI scans may adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing system We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X ray procedur...

Page 39: ...rranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care exposure to chemicals immersion in water or undue stress Damage caused by third parties or non authorized service centers renders the Phonak...

Page 40: ...e 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 Changes or...

Page 41: ...o radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception wh...

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Page 44: ...ndicates that Ex lia Art products comply with requirements for a BF type applied part according to EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing system is specified as applied part type BF This symbol indicat...

Page 45: ...d not exceed limits of 20 60 Celsius at a relative air humidity of 65 for extended periods during transportation and storage Air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is not detrimental to the instrument...

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