User Guide - Blackberry Hearing
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1. Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed Temperature limits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary information warnings precautions and must be read before using the product Caution Warning Text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product Hess WEEE mark Not for general waste When the product is to be discarded it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovery 34 CE The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives O Alert The product is identified by R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states C Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market 9 Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial n2. on the product please contact your hearing care professional Note BLACKBERRY 7 HEARING In addition to these user instructions a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear set solutions available for your hearing aid ear sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids LN varie This booklet and the manual Ear sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids contain important information and instructions Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid Note Your hearing aid ear set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary BLACKBERRY HEARING INTENDED USE The Melodia hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments INDICATIONS FOR USE The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from slight 16 dB HL to 25 dB HL to moderately severe 85 dB HL and all hearing loss configurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists otolaryngologists who are trained in hearing rehabilitation DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE Your hearing aid is used with an ear set which consists of an ear wire and an ear tip or dome in which the receiver is placed The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology to enable communication between
3. Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated so that the plus sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place 6 B If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table Always place the battery in the actual battery drawer as illustrated and not in the open space inside the hearing aid BLACKBERRY amp HEARING LOW BATTERY INDICATION An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted unless this function has been disabled see page 8 Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indication varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you Warning never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid Ne Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is exhausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals BLACKBERRY HEARING TURNING THE HEARING AID ON AND OFF The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on off switch Close the battery drawer to turn on the m hearing aid An acoustic indicator will indicate tha
4. aids user manual for information specific to your ear set Problem Potential cause solution The hearing aid is completely silent The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is closed The battery does not work Insert a new battery in the hearing aid The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician Your two hearing aids are not working in synchrony The connection between the hearing aids is lost Turn the hearing aids off and on again 21 BLACKBERRY HEARING Problem Potential cause solution The hearing aids do not respond with a corresponding change in volume or program to the RC a The RC is used beyond the transmission range b Strong electro magnetic interference in the vicinity c The RC battery is dead or does not work d The RC and the hearing aids are not matched a Move the RC closer to the hearing aids b Move away from known source of EM interference c Change the RC battery d Make sure RC is matched with hearing aids see User instructions for RC 22 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object
5. different position BLACKBERRY E HEARING CLEANING The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear set For cleaning the ear set see the user manual Ear sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids 1 Cloth 2 long wax removing tool 3 Brush Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories Selection depends on ear set type BLACKBERRY s HEARING THE HEARING AID Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use If the microphone openings are still blocked contact your hearing care professional Ze never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid as this may cause it to malfunction When the hearing aid is not in use the battery drawer should be left open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry BLACKBERRY HEARING ACCESSORIES A number of assistive listening devices may be available for your hearing aid RC remote control TV Control For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories please consult your hearing care professional BLACKBERRY i HEARING IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION The following pages contain some quick advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or performs unsatisfactorily If the problems persist contact your hearing care professional for assistance See the Ear sets for Coselgi BTE hearing
6. successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement 31 Directive 1999 5 EC Hereby Coselgi A S declares that this CMe R is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration
7. too loud or too weak or the reproduced sounds are distorted consult your hearing care professional BLACKBERRY s HEARING LISTENING PROGRAMS By default your hearing aid has one listening program However if you have a remote control a number of additional programs can be made available how many depends on your specific hearing aid Please also refer to the user instructions for your remote control t main Standard t music For listening to music tTV For listening to the TV t relax Attenuates background noise T rear view Focus on sounds from behind t Phone For listening to the telephone If your needs change over time the combination of listening programs can be altered BLACKBERRY 8 HEARING Switching between the listening programs Each time you change program via a remote control an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled Program 1 One short beep Program 2 Two short beeps Program 3 Three short beeps Program 4 One long and one short beep Program 5 One long and two short beeps In the default setting both your hearing aids will be affected when you change programs BLACKBERRY a HEARING USING A TELEPHONE When using a telephone we recommend that you hold the C telephone against your head at an angle above your ear rather than directly against the ear If the sound is not optimal try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly
8. BLACKBERRY HEARING MAINTENANCE MANUAL CARING FOR YOUR NEW HEARING AID BLACKBERRY amp HEARING MAINTENANCE MANUAL CARING FOR YOUR NEW HEARING AID Your Blackberry Hearing Aid is manufactured by Widex It is a Coselgi Melodia Hearing Aid To be filled out by the hearing care professional date Battery size Cme10 BLACKBERRY HEARING CONTENTS The Hearing Aid Error Bookmark not defined Right left identification 7 Acoustic indicators 7 The battery wawa aan 8 Inserting the battery 8 Low battery indication 10 Turning the hearing aid on and off 11 Positioning the hearing aid 12 Removing the hearing aid 13 Volume adjustment 14 Listening programs 15 Switching between the listening programs 16 Using a telephone 17 Cleaning i eet dst 18 The hearing aid 19 Accessories In case of malfunction Caring for your hearing aid ER Advice cierta Regulatory information 29 BLACKBERRY amp HEARING THE HEARING AID The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear set The choice of ear set solution depends on your specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual Microphone openings On off function Nail grip Right left identification RB Ne 2 y AR If you need help to identify the serial number usually six or seven digits
9. and should be treated with care Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid Caution Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days When the hearing aid is not in use keep it in its case in a dry location out of reach of children and pets Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during intense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer perfume hair and body sprays or gels such as sun tanning lotions or creams In environments with high humidity a drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside the hearing aid See the instructions enclosed with the drying kit 23 WARNINGS ZNA Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities In case of ingestion contact your physician immediately Keep hearing aids and their parts accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause
10. facturer of the implant Please note that interference can also be caused by power lines electrostatic discharge airport metal detectors etc elf you have an active brain implant please contact the manufacturer of the implant for risk evaluation If you have an implantable device we advise to keep magnets at least 15 cm away from the implant can be specified as Auto phone magnet hearing instrument case magnet in a tool etc 26 Caution Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards Nevertheless it is possible that unforeseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equipment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself Only to be performed by authorised personnel 27 ADVICE Note The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions However the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used
11. injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is intact If the hearing aid or the ear set breaks while in the ear canal contact your hearing care professional immediately Do not try to remove the parts yourself Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or re charged Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Never allow others to wear your hearing aid as this could cause permanent damage to their hearing When selecting a listening program please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds e g traffic warning signals The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials Nonetheless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hearing care professional 24 ANYA Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear We therefore rec
12. of Conformity according to 1999 5 EC can be found at http www Coselgi com products doc N26346 31 Electrical and electronic equipment EEE contains X materials components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste electrical and electronic equipment or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environment 32 SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used in medical device labelling labels IFU etc The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol If appropriate the date of manufacture may also be stated Date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured Use by date The date after which the product is not to be used Batch code The product s batch code lot or batch identification Catalogue number The product s catalogue item number Serial number The product s serial number Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sources and or The product must be kept away from heat 33
13. ommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear set from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid and ear set as required If an infection occurs you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlorine or similar substances Do not use the hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation X rays MRIs CT or other medical treatments and scans The emissions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation such as that in a microwave oven can damage your hearing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interference 25 Interference with active Implants n order to show caution we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pacemakers regarding use of mobile phones If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless remote controls or communicators at least 15 cm away from the implant If you experience any interference do not use the hearing aids and contact the manu
14. t the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days BLACKBERRY E HEARING POSITIONING THE HEARING AID Place the hearing aid behind the ear so that the ear wire rests comfortably on the ear close to your head Insert the earpiece into the ear canal while holding the lower part of the ear wire The illustrations show an open dome For further information on ear tip dome types anchors and procedures see the separate ear set user manual provided If the ear set does not fit or sit properly causing discomfort irritation redness or the like contact your hearing care professional BLACKBERRY a HEARING REMOVING THE HEARING AID Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the ear wire If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord take hold of this and carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal BLACKBERRY 8 amp HEARING VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment If you would like any further information consult your hearing care professional Warning if the volume in the hearing aid is generally
15. terference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 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 NOTE This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 29 Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Coselgi could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada statement declaration d Industrie Canada Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for
16. the left and the right hearing aids as well as between the hearing aids and its accessories BLACKBERRY HEARING RIGHT LEFT IDENTIFICATION X The arrow shows the position of the identification mark red mark right and blue mark left ACOUSTIC INDICATORS The hearing aid may be set to produce tones to indicate the use of certain functions function default alternative setting setting Adjusting volume via remote control tone Off Changing program via remote control tones Off Starting up the hearing aid tone Off Warning about low battery 4tones Off BLACKBERRY HEARING THE BATTERY We recommend zinc air batteries Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid To obtain replacement batteries please consult your hearing care professional It isimportant to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the adhesive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after a few seconds Caution Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction BLACKBERRY HEARING Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open Do not press the drawer beyond the open position
17. to a new hearing aid and new sounds In most cases using the hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lip reading The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax Contact your physician ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of earwax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may not only reduce your own hearing but also the effect of the hearing aid considerably It is a good idea to ask your physician to clean your ears a couple of times a year 28 REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC id ttY C4Pa_ IC 5676B C4Pa Federal Communications Commission statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful in
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