User's Manual

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US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission
(“FCC”) Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless
Devices When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such
as hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing,
humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than
others to this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount
of interference that they generate. The wireless telephone industry
has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in finding wireless
devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all
wireless devices have been rated. Wireless devices that are rated will have
the rating displayed on the box together with other relevant approval
markings. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending
on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device is
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated wireless
device successfully. Consulting with your hearing health professional and
testing the wireless device with your hearing device is the best way to
evaluate it for your personal needs. This smartphone has been tested and
rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that
the smartphone uses. However, other wireless technologies may be used
in this smartphone that have not been tested for use with hearing aids. It
is important to try the different features of your smartphone thoroughly
and in different locations to determine if you hear any interfering noise
when using this smartphone with your hearing aid or cochlear implant.
Consult your wireless service provider about its return and exchange
policies, and for information about hearing aid compatibility. Hearing aid
compatibility rating for this smartphone: M4.
How the ratings workM-Ratings: Wireless devices rated M3 or M4 meet
FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing
devices than wireless devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better or
higher of the two ratings.T-Ratings: Wireless devices rated T3 or T4
meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing
device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated wireless
devices. T4 is the better or higher of the two ratings. (Note that not
all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)Hearing devices may also be
measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device
manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results
for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less
likely you are to experience interference noise from wireless devices.For
more information about the actions that the FCC has taken with regard
to hearing aid compatibility with wireless devices and other steps that the
FCC has taken to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to
telecommunications services, visit www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
FCC ID: 2ACCJH076
IC ID: XXXXX