RIC (Receiver-In-Canal) O P E R AT I O N S M A N U A L
Table of Contents Overview Features, Controls and Identification.................................. 2 Preparation Batteries.............................................................................. 4 Battery Indicators................................................................ 6 Insertion and Removal Instant Fit Earbud and Custom Eartip................................. 8 Operation On & Off............................................................................ 10 Multimemory Settings...........
Overview Your hearing system has wireless capabilities that allow for communication between your two hearing instruments. This feature may have been customized for you by your hearing care professional. Please consult your hearing care professional regarding your customized settings and patient report. Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1. Hearing Instrument 2. Cable 3. Receiver 4. Microphone(s) 5. Multifunction Button 6.
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Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the brown (312) color code on the battery packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2. Remove the tab from the new battery. 3. Open the battery door gently and remove the old 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.
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Preparation Battery Indicators An indicator will sound when the battery’s voltage is low. You have approximately 5 minutes* to replace the battery. An indicator will also sound just before the battery stops working. *A ctual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used.
Preparation • 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 Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed.
Insertion and Removal Insertion and Removal To insert the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip: 1. Hold the cable at the bend in front of the receiver with your thumb and forefinger. Gently insert the receiver into your ear canal. 2. Carefully place the hearing instrument behind your ear, wrapping it over the top of your ear. 3. Place the lock inside the bowl of your ear. To remove the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip: 1. Remove the lock from the bowl of your ear. 2.
Insertion and Removal Helpful Hints • Minor irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having 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.
Operation On & Off To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door. To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts. Your hearing instrument has a Power-On delay. The Power-On delay means that your hearing instruments will take several seconds to power up once they have been turned on. This feature allows you to get the hearing instruments in your ear before they start to amplify sound.
Operation Multimemory Button Your hearing care professional can set up to four hearing programs for you. These additional programs are accessed by pressing the Multimemory button inward. Consult your hearing care professional for your customized settings. Your hearing care professional can set your Multimemory button as a volume control to increase or decrease the volume of your hearing instruments. The volume control can be accessed by pressing the Multimemory button inward.
Operation Directional Settings Your hearing system has directional microphones to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations. Telephone Use Your hearing system has a telephone feature that enables you to comfortably use the telephone without removing your hearing instrument. General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to, but not fully covering your ear.
Operation DISCLAIMER – Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.
Accessories Wireless Accessories There are a variety of wireless accessories that allow you to control and maximize the full potential of your hearing system. These include remote controls as well as wireless connection to your entertainment system. Consult with your hearing professional to determine which accessories may be best for you.
Hearing System Care Instrument Care Do your best to keep your hearing instrument clean at all times. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance.
Hearing System Care Helpful Hints • When not wearing your hearing instruments, open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate • When not in use, remove the batteries completely; place your hearing instruments 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 th
Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing instruments do not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance, you could easily cause further damage. Should your hearing instruments fail or perform poorly, try the following steps. If problems continue, contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance. Many common problems may be solved right in your hearing care professional’s office or clinic.
Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system. It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing system provides. Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings. Reading lips, facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss.
Tips for Better Communication • Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing instruments can and cannot do • Better hearing with hearing instruments is a learned skill combining desire, practice and patience For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss.
Saftey Information Safety Information Wi Series hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, it is still possible that you may experience interference caused by power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, electromagnetic fields from other medical devices, radio signals and electrostatic discharges.
Saftey Information Use on aircrafts: The wireless capabilities featured in Wi Series hearing instruments should not be used onboard aircrafts unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel. Your hearing care professional can enable a special program that allows your hearing aids to work without wireless functionality.
FDA Information Required Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations: WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS.
FDA Information The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.
FCC Information REGULATORY NOTICES FCC ID: EOA-IRIS-HA IC: 6903A-IRISHA FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210. 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 of the device.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY: This Limited Warranty provided by Starkey Laboratories, Inc. (“Starkey”), to you, the original purchaser of a Starkey hearing instrument, covers your new hearing instrument when sold by a hearing professional authorized by Starkey. The duration of this Limited Warranty begins when you first take delivery of your hearing instrument from an authorized hearing professional and ends twenty-four (24) months later (“warranty period”).
LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Batteries, earmolds, accessories, or damage to your hearing instrument caused by misuse or neglect, accident, unauthorized alteration, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance and cleaning.
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