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Summary of Contents for ARIES

Page 1: ...BTE O p e r at i o n s M a n u a l A R I E S A R I E S P R O Behind The Ear ...

Page 2: ...trols 2 Identification 3 Batteries 4 Earmold Insertion and Removal 8 On Off and Volume Control 9 Multimemory Settings 11 Using the Telephone 12 Handling and Care 13 Troubleshooting Guide 19 FDA Information 20 Contents ...

Page 3: ...ith On Off Control Features and Controls Serial Number and Identification Each instrument can be identified by its serial number located on the inside of the battery compartment Left and right hearing instruments are identified by the color of an indicator on the battery compartment Red is for right ear blue is for left ear Serial Number Manufacturer s Name Model Name Left Right Indicator Tamper r...

Page 4: ...likely to occur Changing Batteries Remove the old battery by pushing it out the top of the fully opened door DO NOT pull it out the side of the door 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 damage If the door will not close easily check that the...

Page 5: ...our hearing professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries 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 easily be unintentional...

Page 6: ...the instrument from behind your ear and gently pull the earmold outward Pulling down on the earlobe may help loosen the earmold as it is removed Earmold insertion and Removal To preserve battery life it is recommended that you turn your instrument off any time it is not in use Open the battery compartment to turn the instrument off The volume control enables you to adjust the amount of amplificati...

Page 7: ...ard To make sounds softer rotate the control downward The softest level is set at 1 The multimemory push button allows you to select a different 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 instruments are programmed for normal listening environments The additional settings are accessed by pre...

Page 8: ... to access the telecoil setting A tone series will indicate when the device is in the telecoil setting Ask your hearing professional how to optimize telephone use with your hearing aids Handling and Care Your hearing instruments represent the ultimate in miniature technology especially when you consider the environment in which they function Heat moisture and foreign substances can result in degra...

Page 9: ...ay from any moisture before washing the earmold General Cleaning Information It is a good idea to perform all cleaning and battery changes above a soft cloth on a desk or table this will keep the instrument from a damaging fall to a hard surface if dropped Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instruments Be careful not to insert the cleaning tools into the inside of the he...

Page 10: ...nts can attract curious pets resulting in possible damage or being chewed beyond repair Handling and Care W W Keep your hearing instruments away from moisture Your instruments may be so comfortable that you forget you are wearing them develop the habit of checking your ears before going swimming or taking a shower do the same with clothing pockets before they are washed Should your hearing instrum...

Page 11: ... it yourself this will likely violate any applicable warranties Should your instruments fail or perform unsatisfactorily first check the troubleshooting guide on page 19 if problems persist contact your hearing professional Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Not Working Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing or canal opening Clean the devices see page 14 Not Loud E...

Page 12: ...ical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing aid evaluation The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your a...

Page 13: ...echnology company headquartered in Eden Prairie Minnesota U S A Starkey 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie MN 55344 3476 800 328 8602 www starkey com Starkey Laboratories Limited Wm F Austin House Bramhall Technology Park Pepper Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5BX United Kingdom EC REP ...

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