Quantum in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid guide ™
Thank you Thank you for choosing Unitron ITE hearing aids. At Unitron, we care deeply about people with hearing loss. We work closely with hearing healthcare professionals to make advanced, purpose-driven solutions available to everyone. Because hearing matters.
Quick reference Table of contents Changing batteries Low battery warning Plus (+) signs 2 beeps every 30 minutes Plus (+) signs On/Off Battery size 10 off 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...............................
Your hearing aids at a glance 1 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids via the microphones. Microphone shield - protects microphones from dirt & debris 2 Push button - switches between listening programs or changes the volume level or comfortclarity level, depending on your customized fitting. 3 Battery door/on & off - close the door to turn on your hearing aids, partly open the door to turn off your hearing aids.
Putting your hearing aids on your ears Removing your hearing aid 1. Your in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids may be colorcoded either on the shell or on a label on the 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. red = right ear; blue = left ear. Inserting your hearing aid 1. Hold the hearing aid between your thumb and index finger with the battery door away from your ear. 2.
Turning your hearing aids on and off Your hearing aids have a three-position battery door that acts as an on/off switch and that allows access to the battery compartment. 1. ON: Close the battery door fully. 1. Note: It may take 5 seconds before the hearing aid turns on. Your hearing healthcare on provider can additionally increase the start up delay if required. 2. OFF: Partially open the battery door. 3. OPEN: Fully open the battery door to access and change the battery. 2. off 3.
our hearing aids are designed to generate a Y low battery warning every 30 minutes until you change the batteries, but depending on the condition of the batteries, they may die before another low battery warning occurs. Therefore, it is recommended that the batteries are replaced as soon as possible once you hear the low battery warning. Replacing the battery 3.
Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first time 1. Start in a quiet room at home first to get used to the new sound quality. Sounds like the ticking of a clock, the humming of the computer, the beep of the microwave or the rustling of clothes or paper may seem loud to you at first, because you have not been hearing them properly for a long time. 2. Read aloud to yourself and learn to correct the volume of your own voice when you are wearing the hearing aids. 3.
Operating instructions Your ITE hearing aids may come with two controls that allow you to further adjust your hearing aids – a rotary dial or scroll wheel and a push button. Rotary dial/scroll wheel The rotary dial or scroll wheel on your hearing aids can be set up as either a volume control, or comfort-clarity control.
wheel slowly downward towards the floor. Each step will change the hearing aid performance. Sometimes multiple steps are required to achieve the desired listening results. After each step wait for about 4-5 seconds to allow the hearing aid to adjust to the new setting. As you change the comfort-clarity control level, your hearing aids will beep.
Comfort-clarity control Volume control If the push button has been configured as a volume control: If the push button has been configured as a comfort-clarity control: • Push the button on your right hearing aid to increase the volume in both hearing aids. • Push the button on your right hearing aid to increase the clarity of speech. • Push the button on your left hearing aid to decrease the volume in both hearing aids. • Push the button on your left hearing aid to improve listening comfort.
DuoLink Remote control If DuoLink is enabled, then changing the volume, program or comfort-clarity settings on one hearing aid, will automatically make the change to both hearing aids at the same time. DuoLink works for the push button and the rotary dial or scroll wheel. Your hearing aids may also come with an optional remote control which allows you to switch between different listening programs, and change your volume or comfort-clarity settings.
Using the telephone As telephones do not all work the same, you may experience different results from different phones. You can use many phones by simply holding the receiver to your ear, without the need to change to a dedicated telephone program on your hearing aids. Remember to move the handset slightly up or back to find the position that sounds best to you. Depending on the phone type you use, your hearing healthcare professional might have selected a dedicated phone program on your hearing aids.
Caring for your hearing aids To affix the optional easy-t magnet: 1. Clean the telephone receiver. Hold the magnet near the “listening end” of your telephone receiver and release it. The magnet will flip to the appropriate side and seek the optimal position on the telephone receiver. 2. Place the double-sided tape in this optimal position on the telephone receiver. 1. 2. Open the battery door when not in use. Always remove your hearing aids when using hair care products.
Cleaning your hearing aids Signature features of your hearing aids Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important step in your daily cleaning and maintenance routine. Comfort-clarity control Using the brush that was provided with your hearing aids, clean ear wax from your hearing aids everyday. Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids. Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax. Sticking household items into your hearing aids can seriously damage them.
As you adjust the comfort-clarity control, your Quantum hearing aids will gradually learn your preferred comfort-clarity settings. DuoLink With DuoLink, your hearing aids wirelessly communicate with each other. As you make a program, comfort-clarity or volume change on one hearing aid, the other hearing aid automatically changes as well. Binaural Phone The Binaural Phone feature enables you to hold a landline or mobile phone to one ear and hear the sound clearly in both ears. No accessories are required.
Assistive listening devices Troubleshooting guide Listening in public places Cause Telecoils pick up electromagnetic energy and convert it into sound. Your hearing aid’s telecoil option can help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system. When you see this symbol, it means that there is a loop system installed; this loop system is compatible with your hearing aid.
Cause Possible remedy Not loud enough Low volume Turn up volume; see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists. Replace battery Hearing aids not inserted properly See “Putting your hearing aids in your ears”. Reinsert carefully. Change in hearing Consult your hearing healthcare professional 30 Possible remedy Intermittent Low battery Hearing aids blocked with ear wax Cause Clean earmolds. See “Cleaning your hearing aids”.
Cause Possible remedy Not clear, distorted Poorly fitting hearing aids Hearing aids blocked with ear wax Low battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Clean earmolds. See “Cleaning your hearing aids”. Consult your hearing healthcare professional. Replace battery Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional.
Remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures. Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing aids when maximum sound pressure levels exceed 132 decibels. There may be a risk of impairing your remaining hearing. Speak with your hearing healthcare professional to ensure the maximum output of your hearing aids is suitable for your particular hearing loss. Easy-t magnet warnings The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems.
Precautions The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well. In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aids does not provide full benefit. Once you have become accustomed to your hearing aids, wear your hearing aids everyday all day. hearing aids to another program, turn your head in a different direction or locate the cell phone and move away from it.
Warning to hearing aid dispensers (to comply with the U.S.
Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist who is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with hearing loss is recommended.
Notice 3 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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