Phonak iCube, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide iCube 029 0693 02 V1 00 2008 01 A W Printed in Switzerland Phonak AG All rights reserved www phonak com 0682 GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14 27 Uhr Seite 1 ...

Page 2: ... worldwide 42 Contents Welcome 5 Description 6 iCube accessories 7 Getting started 8 Installing and using the iCube charger 8 Charging the battery 9 Operating time 10 Battery status 11 Turning iCube ON OFF 12 Turning iCube ON 12 Turning iCube OFF 12 Connecting iCube to your computer 13 Connecting via Bluetooth 13 Deleting Bluetooth pairing 19 Connecting via USB cable 20 iPFG System Configuration o...

Page 3: ...ed on Bluetooth technology the fitting process is fast smooth and stable and most importantly cable free Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features of your iCube For further information please visit the Phonak website www phonak com Phonak life is on For your safety carefully read the chapter Important information on pages 34 39 Welcome GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 200...

Page 4: ...tton 햹 Reset button covered 햺 Detachable cover 햻 Audio FM connection not supported do not use 햽 Mini USB charging and programming connection iCube 햷 햸 햹 햲 햺 햴 햳 햵 햶 햻 햽 7 USB cable 3 m 10 ft iCube charger USB Bluetooth adaptor USB hub Contents may vary depending on country iCube accessories Description GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14 27 Uhr Seite 6 ...

Page 5: ...ttery starts charging For safety reasons recharge the battery only with chargers supplied by Phonak During the charging process the battery indicator is lit solid Once the battery is fully charged the battery indicator will start flashing slowly Normally charging an empty battery takes about 90 minutes It is safe to leave the charger connected overnight the battery cannot be overcharged When charg...

Page 6: ...ery recharges Fully charged your iCube will operate for up to four hours in normal use 11 Battery status While turned ON your iCube indicates the battery status on the battery indicator LED as follows Yellow slow flash 컄 Battery level is high Yellow fast flash 컄 Battery level is low Once the fast flashing starts your iCube will still operate for about an hour but you should recharge the battery as...

Page 7: ...ree Fitting via Bluetooth connection However there are locations where Bluetooth connections are not allowed so iCube can alternatively be used with a USB connection In either case before you can start using your iCube it needs to be connected with your computer Before you continue make sure the iCube battery charge is high Connecting via Bluetooth Connecting your iCube via Bluetooth is done in th...

Page 8: ... works within a Bluetooth operating range of up to 10 meters 33 ft of the fitting computer 2 Start the Connection Wizard for iCube With Bluetooth functionality turned ON you can now initiate the connecting process via the iPFG fitting application In iPFG press the iCube status button which is located at the right hand side of the iPFG screen If no iCube has been previously connected pressing the i...

Page 9: ...ces are permitted to communicate with each other It needs to be completed only once before first use 17 To initiate the pairing process on iCube set the device into pairing mode by pressing and holding the Bluetooth pairing button for 2 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator is blue and flashing fast iCube is now in pairing mode for two minutes or until pairing is completed GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07...

Page 10: ...ired with your computer If you wish to connect a different iCube to your computer select Configuration System Settings Communication from the menu bar of the fitting application This will provide you with the option of removing the existing device If you wish to delete the Bluetooth pairing from your iCube press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for about 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicat...

Page 11: ...izard If so let your computer automatically install the necessary driver software The driver software has already been installed during the iPFG installation and should be identified by the wizard It is not necessary to insert the iPFG installation CD After successful installation of the USB driver continue with the Connection Wizard for iCube and follow the instructions No pairing is required for...

Page 12: ...tenna and enable iCube to operate correctly Using iCube Detecting and programming hearing instruments In wireless fitting where there are no left and right fitting cables the assignment of left right is done via the fitting application Click the Detect button which is located on the toolbar and in the Instrument Selection screen to identify the hearing instruments Follow the iPFG instructions to a...

Page 13: ...aring instruments the right side and the left side fitting indicator flash fast red and blue respectively Programming hearing instruments without clients When programming hearing instruments without having your clients wear them make sure they are in range of iCube Place both hearing instruments and iCube as shown in the following picture iCube Using iCube GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14...

Page 14: ...ards Then press the reset button as shown in the picture The Bluetooth pairing will not be lost If all three indicators on your iCube are lit solid this may indicate a software problem Refer to Troubleshooting section Reset button GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14 27 Uhr Seite 26 ...

Page 15: ...Yellow Slow flash Yellow Fast flash Yellow Lit solid 28 29 Battery indicator Indicators Battery full Battery empty Battery charging GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14 27 Uhr Seite 28 ...

Page 16: ...fitting status indicator flashing fast Blue Left fitting status indicator flashing fast iCube is programming the right hearing instrument iCube is programming the left hearing instrument GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14 27 Uhr Seite 30 ...

Page 17: ...the instructions provided together with the new software version Indicators Red yellow blue All three indicators flash fast Red yellow blue All three indicators lit solid iCube is being upgraded This may indicate a software problem Refer to Troubleshooting section GA_iCube_GB _AK1_9 10 07 qxp 24 1 2008 14 27 Uhr Seite 32 ...

Page 18: ...ic structures may impair and significantly reduce the operating range External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards Important information Maintenance and care Clean iCube using a damp cloth Never use household cleaning products washing powder soap etc or alcohol to clean the device Protect iCube from excessive moisture and heat ...

Page 19: ...damage it If problems occur which cannot be resolved by following the remedy guidelines in the troubleshooting section of this user guide contact your local Phonak representative iCube may only be repaired by an authorized service center Important information Do not make any changes or modifications to this device Do not unplug the neckloop when iCube is saving data to the hearing instruments Keep...

Page 20: ...ooth pairings and press the reset button again If the problem still persists contact your local Phonak representative Start the Pairing Wizard for iCube which will provide you with the option of removing the existing device To delete the Bluetooth pairing from your iCube press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for about 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator is lit solid blue Most probable c...

Page 21: ...ucts listed below Serial number Date of purchase Service and Warranty Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH 8712 Stäfa Switzerland declares under its sole responsibility that the iCube is in conformity with the following standards or other standardizing documents Radio EN 300 330 EN 300 328 EMC EN 60601 1 2 Safety EN IEC 60601 1 Implementing the provisions of the MDD 93 42 EEC Medical Device Directive...

Page 22: ... Ets Lapperre B H A C NV B 1702 Groot Bijgaarden Phonak Belgium NV B 1700 Dilbeek Brazil CAS Produtos Médicos São Paulo SP 04363 100 Canada Phonak Canada Limited Mississauga Ontario L5W OB3 China Phonak Shanghai Co Ltd Shanghai City 200233 Denmark Phonak Danmark A S Nitivej 10 2000 Frederiksberg France Phonak France SA 69500 Bron Germany Phonak GmbH 70736 Fellbach Oeffingen EC Representative Italy...

Page 23: ...duct shall not be treated as household waste Please hand over your old or unused product to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old product to your hearing care professional for appropriate disposal By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health...

Page 24: ...more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notices Notice 1 This instrument is certified under FCC ID KWC ICUBE1 IC 2262A ICUBE1 This devic...