Starkey CIC, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ITE In The Ear ITC In The Canal CIC Completely In Canal IIC Invisible In The Canal Custom Products O P E R A T I O N S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ... Volume Control 14 Multimemory 16 Directional Settings 17 Telephone Use 17 Accessories Wireless Accessories 20 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 21 Hear Clear 22 Service and Repair 25 Troubleshooting Guide 25 Tips for Better Communication For You 26 For Your Family and Friends 27 Safety Information 28 FDA Information 30 FCC Information 32 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...E In The Ear see page 4 ITC In The Canal see page 5 CIC Completely In Canal see page 6 IIC Invisible In The Canal see page 7 My hearing instrument uses a 13 battery ITE Orange 312 battery ITC Brown 10 battery CIC Yellow 10 battery IIC Yellow 3 ...

Page 4: ...ening s 2 Battery compartment on off control 3 Vent optional 4 Sound outlet receiver and wax protection system Your hearing system can be identified by 5 Location of serial number RED Right BLUE Left Multifunction Button Optional Volume Control Optional ITE Battery Size 13 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 4 2 1 3 5 4 ...

Page 5: ...Battery compartment on off control 3 Vent optional 4 Sound outlet receiver and wax protection system Your hearing system can be identified by 5 Location of serial number RED Right BLUE Left ITC Overview 00 00000000 Multifunction Button Optional Volume Control Optional ITC Battery Size 312 4 2 1 3 5 5 ...

Page 6: ... Your hearing system controls include 1 Multifunction button optional 2 Microphone opening 3 Sound outlet receiver and wax protection system 4 Battery compartment on off control 5 Removal handle 6 Vent optional Your hearing system can be identified by 7 Location of serial number RED Right BLUE Left ...

Page 7: ...hearing system controls include 1 Microphone opening 2 Sound outlet receiver 3 Battery compartment on off control 4 Removal handle 5 Vent optional Your hearing system can be identified by the white R for the right ear and L for the left ear and the serial number 6 Location of serial number ...

Page 8: ...13 brown 312 or yellow 10 color code on the packaging To insert 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 sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 9: ...Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 9 ...

Page 10: ...could result in serious damage if the door will not close securely check that the battery is inserted correctly Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries above a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling c...

Page 11: ...ries in your mouth as they can easily be swallowed National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline 202 625 3333 1 2 11 Insertion and Removal To insert the hearing instrument 1 Hold the instrument with your thumb and forefinger on the outer edges of the case 2 Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert the canal tip of the instrument into your ear canal and rotate the instrument backward Softly pr...

Page 12: ...ar Helpful Hints Minor irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with ...

Page 13: ...se 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 hear a tone series indicating that your device is fully powered on ...

Page 14: ...eeps Level 2 Two beeps Level 1 Less volume One beep plus tone 14 Volume Control Automatic Volume Control Your hearing system has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional If sounds are generally too loud or too soft please contact your hearing care professional for advice and adjustment Multifunction Button Volume Control Your hearing system uses the button to control v...

Page 15: ...your fingertip to rotate the volume control 1 To make sounds louder continue to rotate the control forward toward your face 2 To make sounds softer use your fingertip to rotate the control toward the back of your head Some hearing systems can be set for the Right device to increase the volume and the Left device to decrease the volume Ask your hearing care professional if this setting would benefi...

Page 16: ...can set up to four hearing programs for you These additional programs are accessed by pressing the multifunction button inward When you press the multifunction button you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program Ask your hearing care professional about your specific hearing programs ...

Page 17: ...r hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone Ask your hearing professional about your telephone solution Automatic Telephone and Automatic Telecoil These options activate the telephone response 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 in...

Page 18: ...oosing the telecoil setting using the Multifunction button General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances if you encounter whistling feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Additionally the hearing instrument in the non phone ear ear opposite the phone may switch to a telephone settin...

Page 19: ...lephone rating of 3 M3 T3 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 The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee t...

Page 20: ... Accessories There are several wireless accessories that allow you to control and maximize the full potential of your hearing system These include a remote control as well as wireless connection to your entertainment system Consult with your hearing professional to determine which accessories may be best for you ...

Page 21: ...r instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed Helpful Hints When not wearing your hearing instruments open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing system in the storage container and store In a dry safe place Away from d...

Page 22: ...maintenance of the microphone cover There are two sizes of microphone cover one is small and one is large The size of the microphone cover determines the method for removing and replacing Wax Guard 22 Hear Clear The Hear Clear exclusive earwax protection system uses disposable wax guards The innovative wax guards prevent earwax accumulation in the hearing aid receiver ...

Page 23: ...Hearing System Care Small Microphone Cover Small Guard PKGS2603 01 EE XX 81060 007 2 13 Rev B 2013 All Rights Reserved 23 ...

Page 24: ...Hearing System Care Large Microphone Cover Large Guard PKGS2605 01 EE XX 81071 007 2 13 Rev B 2013 All Rights Reserved 24 ...

Page 25: ...ring instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Wax or debris in the microphone or receiver Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Change wax prevention system 25 Service and Repair If for any reason your hearing system does not operate properly do NOT attempt to fix it yourself Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance...

Page 26: ... add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips For You Move closer to and look at the speaker Sit face to face in a quiet room Try different locations to find the best place to listen Minimize distractions Background noises may be frustrating at first remember you have not heard them for a while Let others know what you need keep in mind that people...

Page 27: ... 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 rate and level shouting can actually make understanding more difficult Rephrase rather than repeat the same words different words may be easier to understand Minimize distractions while speaking ...

Page 28: ...etic fields from other medical devices radio signals and electrostatic discharges If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your hearing instruments might cause interference with your medical device please contact your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of disturb...

Page 29: ... be used on an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel Your hearing care professional can enable a special program that allows your hearing aids to work without wireless functionality International Use The optional wireless capabilities that may be featured in your hearing instruments are approved to operate at a radio frequency that is specific to your country or region and...

Page 30: ... 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 discomfort in the ear IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a physic...

Page 31: ...atement 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 health interest and its use is strongly discouraged A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing h...

Page 32: ...sed by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hereby Starkey Hearing Technologies declares that the wireless custom product family is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the below addresses Star...

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Page 36: ... 2013 Starkey Hearing Technologies All Rights Reserved 81015 007 4 13 BKLT2605 01 EE XX Rev B ...