Starkey Destiny Mini, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Destiny mini O p e r at i o n s M a n u a l BTE Behind The Ear ...

Page 2: ...1967 Starkey operates facilities in more than 25 countries and is a recognized world leader in the design and development of innovative hearing solutions Starkey focuses on connecting people with people This philosophy is at the center of everything we do Our ultimate goal is to provide you the best listening experience possible Please read this manual carefully to take full advantage of all featu...

Page 3: ...t Earbud or Custom Eartip 13 Operation On Off and Volume Levels 16 Multimemory Settings 17 Directional Settings 18 Telephone Use 19 Self Check 21 Summary of Settings 22 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 24 Standard Tubing Care 24 Thin Tubing Care 26 Service and Repair 29 Troubleshooting Guide 30 Tips for Better Communication For You 32 For Your Family and Friends 33 FDA Information Required Info...

Page 4: ...ry compartment on off control 5 Side indicator Red is for right ear blue is for left ear 6 Tamper resistant battery compartment lock Your hearing system can be identified by 7 Location of serial number 8 Location of manufacturer s name and model name Comfort Fit Solutions 9 Standard Earmold with tubing 10 Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud 11 Thin tube with Custom Eartip ...

Page 5: ...3 2 Identification 3 9 11 10 4 00 000000 8 5 6 1 7 Serial Number ...

Page 6: ...d by the brown 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 plus sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 7: ...5 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ...tage is low You have approximately 20 minutes to replace the battery A different tone lasting two seconds will sound just before the battery stops working Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used ...

Page 9: ...ropriate tool to slide the recessed switch to the left until it clicks and the colored mark is visible To unlock the battery door Slide the recessed switch to the right until it clicks and the colored mark disappears Locking the door is not necessary for operation Preparation ...

Page 10: ...rrectly Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container Because batteries can vary in size and performance your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Preparation ...

Page 11: ...eries have been mistaken for pills Never put batteries in your mouth as they can easily be swallowed National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline 202 625 3333 Preparation m WARNING HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline 202 625 3333 ...

Page 12: ...the Custom Earmold into your ear canal 3 Rotate the Custom Earmold backwards 4 Softly press the Custom Earmold into place with your fingertip 5 Carefully place the BTE behind your ear wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear To remove the hearing instrument and Custom Earmold Take the instrument from behind your ear and gently pull the Custom Earmold outward Pulling lightly down on the ear lo...

Page 13: ...11 1 2 3 4 5 Insertion and Removal ...

Page 14: ...ing an object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative earmold materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician ...

Page 15: ...rbud or Custom Eartip To insert the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip 1 Insert the Instant Fit Earbud Custom Eartip into your ear canal 2 Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear 3 Place the earlock in the concha of your ear 1 3 2 ...

Page 16: ...ve the hearing instrument and Instant Fit Earbud 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear canal and pull outward 1 3 2 ...

Page 17: ... remove the hearing instrument and Custom Eartip 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Grasp the removal line on the Custom Eartip and gently pull outward 1 3 2 ...

Page 18: ...To turn OFF Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts 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 ...

Page 19: ...ing the Multimemory button inward When you press the Multimemory button you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program Your hearing instrument has been set up with the following environments Operation Program Tone Speech Environment 1 1 Tone One Normal 2 2 Tones Two 3 3 Tones Three 4 4 Tones Four ...

Page 20: ...rove speech understanding in noisy situations Your hearing system has been set up with the following directional settings My hearing instrument has directional settings Yes No Program Directional Setting 1 Automatic Manual Off 2 Automatic Manual Off 3 Automatic Manual Off 4 Automatic Manual Off ...

Page 21: ...emoving your hearing instrument Automatic Telephone Response ATR Place the telephone handset in a normal position and then shift slightly back When correctly positioned you will hear an indicator for the automatic activation of the telephone program When finished the hearing system will automatically return to the previous setting ...

Page 22: ... of 3 M3 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 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that all users will b...

Page 23: ...box below if this feature is activated To perform the Self Check 1 Open and close the battery door three times 2 Place the hearing system in your ear 3 Listen for the status indicator 4 Schedule an appointment with your hearing care professional if needed Your Self Check feature is activated Your Self Check indicator is a Speech Indicator Good Make appointment Tone Indicator ...

Page 24: ...Settings Environment Directional Setting In Program 1 Normal Off Automatic Manual Program 2 Off Automatic Manual Program 3 Off Automatic Manual Program 4 Off Automatic Manual Low Battery Battery End of Life Self Check Reminder ...

Page 25: ...tor Type Yes No Speech 1 Tone Yes No Speech 2 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech 3 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Tone Series Yes No Speech Sustained Tone Yes No Speech Tone Series Yes No Speech Tone Series ...

Page 26: ... cloth to clean debris from around the switches microphone and battery compartment Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument Standard Tubing 1 Separate the Custom Earmold from the BTE by gently pulling the tubing away from the earhook Use a soft damp cloth or a cleaning brush to clean debris from the Custom Earmold My hearing instrument has Standard tubing Thin tubin...

Page 27: ...Never use solvents 2 Slide the Custom Earmold tubing onto the BTE earhook when completely dry Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed Hearing System Care 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...of the hearing instrument 2 Thread the cleaner through the tubing starting at the end just remove from the hearing instrument until it extends from the other end of the tubing 3 Brush the debris off prior to removing the cleaner Hearing System Care 1 ...

Page 29: ...ud Eartip with a dry cloth or brush 5 If necessary the Earbud Eartip may be washed in warm soapy water Remove the Earbud Eartip from the tubing prior to washing Allow the Earbud Eartip to dry overnight Hearing System Care ...

Page 30: ... 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 direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperatures Where you can easily find them Safely out of reach of pets and children Do not take apart your hearing instruments or insert the cleaning tools inside them ...

Page 31: ... to violate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly check the guide on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance He or she is able to solve many common problems right in his or her office or clinic ...

Page 32: ...g care professional Debris buildup Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Troubleshooting Guide ...

Page 33: ...31 Hearing System Care Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Dead Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing Remove blockage and clean Crimped tubing Contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 34: ...l expressions and gestures can help the learning process and 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 ...

Page 35: ...y and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request 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 Tips f...

Page 36: ...34 Notes ...

Page 37: ...35 Notes ...

Page 38: ...umen 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 must carry a rating of M2 or higher to work with this hearing aid Please consult your cell phone specification for the cell phone immunity rating IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good ...

Page 39: ...or 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 In most cases infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full bene...

Page 40: ...l detection sound quality and directional hearing If someone makes a decision to get a hearing aid we don t want to delay another day because we know we have a chance to change their lives You don t wait to change someone s life Jerry Ruzicka President Starkey Laboratories Inc 2008 Starkey Laboratories Inc All rights reserved 83736 000 7 08 BKLT0064 01 EE ST Rev B ...