User Manual

Advice
• The sound processor is a digital,
electrical, medical instrument
designed for specific use. As such, due
care and attention must be exercised
by the user at all times.
• The sound processor is not
waterproof!
• Never wear it in heavy rain, in the bath
or shower!
• Do not expose the sound processor
to extreme temperatures. It is
designed to operate within the
temperature ranges +5 °C (+41 °F)
to +40 °C (+104 °F). In particular,
battery performance deteriorates
in temperatures under +5 °C. The
processor should not
be subjected, at any
time, to temperatures
below -20 °C (-4 °F)
or above +50 °C
(+122 °F).
• This product is not suitable for
use in flammable and/or explosive
environments.
• If you are to undergo an MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
procedure, refer to the MRI Reference
Card included in the document pack.
• Portable and mobile RF (radio
frequency) communications
equipment can affect the performance
of your sound processor.
• The sound processor is suitable for
use in electromagnetic environments
with mains power of typical
commercial or hospital quality, and
power frequency magnetic fields
of typical commercial or hospital
levels. It is intended for use in an
electromagnetic environment in
which radiated RF (radio frequency)
disturbances are controlled.
• Interference may occur in
the vicinity of equipment
with the symbol to the right.
• Dispose of batteries and electronic
items in accordance with your local
regulations.
• Discard your device as electronic
waste according to local regulations.
• When the wireless function is
activated, the sound processor
uses low-powered digitally
coded transmissions in order to
communicate with other wireless
devices. Although unlikely, nearby
electronic devices may be affected. In
that case, move the sound processor
away from the affected electronic
device.
• When using wireless functionality
and the sound processor is affected
by electromagnetic interference,
move away from the source of this
interference.
• Be sure to deactivate wireless
functionality when boarding flights.
• Turn off your wireless functionality by
using the flight mode in areas where
radio frequency emission is prohibited.
• Cochlear Baha wireless devices include
an RF transmitter that operates in the
range of 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz.
• For wireless functionality, only use
Cochlear Wireless accessories. For
further guidance regarding e.g.
Theft and metal detection
systems and Radio Frequency
ID (RFID) systems:
Devices such as airport metal detectors,
commercial theft detection systems,
and RFID scanners may produce strong
electromagnetic fields. Some Baha users
may experience a distorted sound
sensation when passing through or near
one of these devices. If this occurs, you
should turn off the sound processor when
in the vicinity of one of these devices. The
materials used in the sound processor
may activate metal detection systems. For
this reason, you should carry the Security
Control MRI Information Card with you at
all times.
Electrostatic discharge
A discharge of static electricity can
damage the electrical components of
the sound processor or corrupt the
program in the sound processor. If static
electricity is present (e.g. when putting
on or removing clothes over the head or
getting out of a vehicle), you should touch
something conductive (e.g. a metal door
handle) before your sound processor
contacts any object or person. Prior to
engaging in activities that create extreme
electrostatic discharge, such as playing on
plastic slides, the sound processor should
be removed.
General advice
A sound processor will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve
a hearing impairment resulting from
organic conditions.
• Infrequent use of a sound processor
may not enable a user to attain full
benefit from it.
• The use of a sound processor is only
part of hearing rehabilitation and may
need to be supplemented by auditory
and lip reading training.
Warnings
• Contains small parts that may present
a choking hazard.
• Adult supervision is recommended
when the user is a child
• The sound processor and other
external accessories should never
be brought into a room with an MRI
machine, as damage to the sound
processor or the MRI equipment could
occur.
• The sound processor must be
removed before entering a room
where an MRI scanner is located.
-20 °C
(-4 °F)
+50 °C
(+122 °F)
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