Unitron Quantum Pro ITE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Quantum in the ear ITE hearing aid guide ...

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Page 3: ...ontents Your hearing aids at a glance 2 Putting your hearing aids on your ears 4 Turning your hearing aids on and off 6 Battery information 7 Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first time 10 Operating instructions 12 Using the telephone 20 Caring for your hearing aids 23 Cleaning your hearing aids 24 Signature features of your hearing aids 25 Assistive listening devices 28 Troubleshooting guide...

Page 4: ...n on your hearing aids partly open the door to turn off your hearing aids Opening the door all the way gives you access to change the battery 4 Rotary dial scroll wheel controls either the volume or comfort clarity depending on your customized fitting 5 Vent aids in the reduction of occlusion making your own voice sound better 6 Removal handle assists in removing very small hearing aids from the e...

Page 5: ...the hearing aid with the removal handle at the bottom 3 Gently insert the canal portion of the hearing aid into your ear using your index finger to push back and tuck the hearing aid completely into place 1 2 3 Removing your hearing aid 1 If your hearing aid is a CIC gently pull on the removal handle To remove an ITE hearing aid grasp it with your thumb and index finger 2 Move your jaw up and down...

Page 6: ...N Fully open the battery door to access and change the battery Battery information To replace the battery fully open the battery door for access to the battery compartment Low battery warning Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery is low After the low battery warning you may experience some reduction in sound quality This is normal and can be remedied by inserting fresh batteries into the...

Page 7: ...ndex finger and remove 3 Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the plus sign on the battery facing the same way as the plus sign on the side of the battery door This will ensure that the battery door closes properly Note If the battery is inserted incorrectly the hearing aid will not turn on 4 Close the battery door Caring for batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and env...

Page 8: ... aids for as many hours a day as you can and for a little longer each day 6 Make notes at the back of this booklet write down difficult situations and describe what any unpleasant noises were like This information will help your hearing healthcare professional to fine tune the devices better for you 7 Involve your family and friends in this familiarization period For example ask someone to set the...

Page 9: ...croll wheel slowly downward towards the floor to decrease the volume The optional remote control also allows you to adjust your volume levels please refer to the remote control user guide for more information As you change the volume level your hearing aids will beep Volume setting Beeps Recommended volume level 1 beep Turning volume up short beep Turning volume down short beep Maximum volume leve...

Page 10: ...mum sound clarity level 2 beeps Maximum listening comfort level 2 beeps Push button Your hearing aids may be equipped with a push button which can be set for switching between programs to adjust your volume or to adjust comfort clarity Program control If the push button has been configured as a program control each time you push the button you will move to a new hearing aid program Your hearing ai...

Page 11: ...fort clarity control Push the button on your right hearing aid to increase the clarity of speech Push the button on your left hearing aid to improve listening comfort Each step will change the hearing aid performance Sometimes multiple steps are required to achieve the desired listening results After each press wait for about 4 5 seconds to allow the hearing aids to adjust to the new setting As yo...

Page 12: ... button on your right hearing aid the program will change in both hearing aids Learning Your hearing aids will learn your adjustments in different environments if this feature is available and has been enabled by your hearing healthcare professional Over time the hearing aids will adjust the default volume and comfort clarity settings to the levels that you typically use Remote control Your hearin...

Page 13: ...lephone program when a telephone receiver is brought close to one of your hearing aids You will hear a short melody to indicate you are in the telephone easy t program When the receiver is moved away from the hearing aid it will automatically return to the previous listening program If DuoLink is enabled on your hearing aids for the automatic telephone program both hearing aids are synchronized an...

Page 14: ...ree option Refer to the uDirect 2 user guide for more information Caring for your hearing aids Open the battery door when not in use Always remove your hearing aids when using hair care products The hearing aids can become clogged and cease to function properly Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or shower or immerse them in water If your hearing aids do become wet do not attempt to dry them...

Page 15: ...ur hearing aids Signature features of your hearing aids Comfort clarity control Your hearing aids automatically adjust to focus on hearing speech more clearly or providing comfort in noisy situations Some Quantum hearing aid models provide a control to adjust your comfort clarity settings Adjusting the comfort clarity control up causes your hearing aids to focus more on speech clarity Adjusting th...

Page 16: ...ect 2 and uTV 2 are optional accessories for Quantum wireless hearing aids uDirect 2 provides easy hands free access to Bluetooth enabled devices such as mobile phones It also has a wired audio jack to plug in devices like MP3 players uDirect 2 also provides remote control functions to adjust your hearing aids for increased listening comfort uTV 2 is used with the uDirect 2 to transmit sound from ...

Page 17: ...e contact your hearing healthcare professional for more information on loop systems Connecting to external audio sources You can connect to external audio sources by using the uDirect 2 optional wireless accessory Ask your hearing healthcare professional for information about uDirect Cause Possible remedy No sound Not turned on Turn on Low dead battery Replace battery Poor battery contact Consult ...

Page 18: ...rofessional Hearing aids blocked with ear wax Clean earmolds See Cleaning your hearing aids Consult your hearing healthcare professional Cause Possible remedy Intermittent Low battery Replace battery Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Two long beeps Low battery Replace battery Whistling Hearing aids not inserted properly See Putting your hearing aids in your ears Re...

Page 19: ...lems not listed in the guide contact your hearing healthcare professional Warnings Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Do not use your hearing aids in explosion hazard areas Allergic reactions to hearing ai...

Page 20: ... your ear contact your hearing healthcare professional If the magnet is swallowed contact your physician immediately The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems Always keep the magnet or the telephone equipped with the magnet at least 30 cm 12 away from pacemakers credit cards floppy disks or other magnetically sensitive devices Too high distortion during dialing or phoning ma...

Page 21: ...st modern components to provide the best possible sound quality in every listening situation However communication devices such as digital cell phones can create interference a buzzing sound in hearing aids If you experience interference from a cell phone being used close by you can minimize this interference in a number of ways Switch your hearing aids to another program turn your head in a diffe...

Page 22: ...eferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing aid Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists otologists or otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purcha...

Page 23: ...r hearing healthcare professional can provide the actual rating for this hearing aid Note the performance of the individual hearing aids may vary with individual cell phones Therefore please try the hearing aid with your cell phone or if you are purchasing a new phone please be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase For additional guidance please ask your hearing healthcare profess...

Page 24: ... the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the device 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 Client feedback Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to you...

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