Phonak Nathos S+ ITC, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide ITE hearing aids...

Page 2: ...Hearing aid description 12 4 Step by step instructions for using the hearing aid 15 Step 1 Getting to know your hearing aid 15 Step 2 Battery preparation 18 Step 3 Inserting the battery 18 Step 4 Turn...

Page 3: ...urning off the hearing aid 26 Step 10 Changing the battery 27 5 Care and maintenance 28 6 Troubleshooting 31 7 Wireless accessories description 33 8 Service and warranty 37 9 Compliance information 38...

Page 4: ...4 This user guide is valid for Wireless models CE mark applied Phonak Nathos S ITC W 2014 Phonak Nathos S ITE W 2014...

Page 5: ...al hearing technology currently available on the market Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benefit from all the possibilities your new hearing aid has to offer With proper use...

Page 6: ...d to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading 2 1 Hazard warnings The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate for impa...

Page 7: ...rated accumulations of ear wax occur please check with your hearing care professional or physician Hearing programs in the directional microphone mode reduce background noises Please be aware that war...

Page 8: ...he wireless hearing aid at least 15 cm 6 inches away from the active implant If you experience any interference do not use the wireless hearing aids and contact the manufacturer of the active implant...

Page 9: ...t near a window or in the car Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry your hearing aid Ask your hearing care professional about suitable drying methods When you are not using your hearin...

Page 10: ...ur hearing care professional The batteries used in these hearing aids should not exceed 1 5 Volts Please do not use silver zinc or Li ion lithium ion rechargeable batteries as these may cause severe d...

Page 11: ...a before undergoing S S Medical or dental examination with X ray also CT scan S S Medical examinations with MRI NMRI scans generating magnetic fields Hearing aids don t need to be removed when passing...

Page 12: ...not be included in your model because some features are optional or model specific The following table shows what battery you need for your hearing aid model Model Zinc air battery size IEC ANSI mark...

Page 13: ...ade shell b Receiver sound outlet and wax protection system c Battery compartment with ON OFF switch d Protected microphone inlets e Program button optional f Right or left indicator right red left bl...

Page 14: ...W a Custom made shell b Receiver sound outlet and wax protection system c Battery compartment with ON OFF switch d Protected microphone inlets e Program button optional f Right or left indicator righ...

Page 15: ...ollow these steps carefully In the drawings the parts that are particularly important for each step are shown in green Step 1 Getting to know your hearing aid Take the hearing aid in your hand and try...

Page 16: ...Louder Right ear Softer 16 Turn the volume control to change the volume Fig 1a The direction you have to turn the volume control when wearing the hearing aid in the ear is shown in step 6 in this sec...

Page 17: ...essional can configure the push button as either a volume control or a program selector In order to change a hearing program or the volume press the push button Fig 1b To increase the volume press the...

Page 18: ...ove the protective foil from the new battery Fig 2 Wait for two minutes before inserting to activate the battery Step 3 Inserting the battery Take the hearing aid in your hand Fig 3a and open the batt...

Page 19: ...resistance when closing the battery compartment check to make sure the battery is correctly inserted and in the correct direction If the battery is inserted the wrong way the hearing aid will not wor...

Page 20: ...dividually programmed for your right or left ear For the first step identify right and left so you will be able to insert your hearing aid in the correct ear Step 5 1 Identifying the hearing aids for...

Page 21: ...d in red see step 5 1 between your thumb and forefinger Fig 5b Insert the tip of the hearing aid into the ear canal see the part circled in green in Fig 5b Carefully pull on your earlobe and push the...

Page 22: ...hearing aid Now insert your left hearing aid in the same way marked in blue see step 5 1 Step 6 Adjusting the volume control in the ear To increase the volume possible only on models with an optional...

Page 23: ...ease volume 23 Your hearing care professional can configure the push button as either a volume control or a program selector To increase the volume press the button on your right hearing aid To decrea...

Page 24: ...ogram possible only in models with an optional program button press the program button shown Fig 7 If you press it again you change to the next program A signal indicates the change A signal tone can...

Page 25: ...umb behind your lobe directly behind the hard cartilage Fig 8a and gently press your ear upward to push the hearing aid out of the canal In order to help it along make chewing movements with your jaw...

Page 26: ...Fig 9 26 Step 9 Turning off the hearing aid You can turn off your hearing aid by opening the battery compartment Fig 9 4 Using the hearing aid...

Page 27: ...l indicate with a double beep that the battery soon needs to be changed You typically have up to 30 minutes to change the battery however this can differ and might be considerably shorter We recommend...

Page 28: ...contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life Please use the following specifications as a guideline General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics you should remo...

Page 29: ...r soap etc to clean your hearing aids If your hearing aid is performing weakly or fails to operate clean or replace the wax guard system If your hearing aid fails to operate after you have correctly c...

Page 30: ...your hearing aid from wax and moisture Cerustop wax guards are also commonly used as an alternative protection system Your hearing care professional will provide you with detailed information on the u...

Page 31: ...nal Battery discharges too quickly Insert a new battery and make note of exactly how long it lasts Contact your hearing care professional with this information they will be able to help and advise you...

Page 32: ...32 Pain or inflammation in your ear Remove the hearing aid and consult with your hearing care professional If the problem is serious please contact your physician 5 Care and maintenance...

Page 33: ...ted situations such as watching TV talking on the phone and communicating in noise over distance 7 1 Connecting to audio sources and remote control Connecting to an audio source such as an MP3 player...

Page 34: ...aming accessory Cell phone Phonak RemoteMic MP3 player Audio sources can be connected by Bluetooth or cable to the wireless audio streaming accessory Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by the B...

Page 35: ...ur hearing aids Roger FM include both a microphone and receiver Some Roger FM microphones also support input from audio sources via Bluetooth or cable Microphone worn or placed close to the speaker or...

Page 36: ...iver option Some Roger FM microphones also support input from audio sources via Bluetooth or cable Note Only available for Nathos S ITE and ITC models with telecoil Microphone 7 Wireless accessories d...

Page 37: ...37 8 Service and warranty Serial number left side Serial number right side Fitting date...

Page 38: ...s of the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC as well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the...

Page 39: ...rective 1999 5 EC on radio and telecommunications equipment The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions that were consulted under the above mentioned directives Th...

Page 40: ...tention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides Important information for handling and product safety The product is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if us...

Page 41: ...er use Atmospheric pressure 200 hPA to 1500 hPa The symbol with the crossed out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid may not be thrown away as normal household waste Please dispose o...

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