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User Guide

(B90/B70/B50)

Phonak Bolero B-PR

ser Gui

(B90

B70

B50

)

Wireless hearing aids

Phonak Bolero B90-PR

Phonak Bolero B70-PR

Phonak Bolero B50-PR

Non wireless charging accessories

Phonak Charger Case BTE

Phonak Power Pack

Phonak Mini Charger BTE

2016

This user guide is valid for:

Your hearing aid & charger details

Hearing aid models Earpieces

F Bolero B90-PR F Dome

F Bolero B70-PR F SlimTip

F Bolero B50-PRF Classic earmold

Charging accessories

F Charger Case BTE incl. power supply

F Power Pack

F Mini Charger BTE incl. power supply

If no box is checked and you do not know the

model of your hearing aid or charging accessories,

please ask your hearing care professional.

Bolero B-PR contains a built-in and non-removable

rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Please also read safety information regarding

handling rechargeable hearing aids (chapter 18).

Please ensure to charge and use the hearing aid

within operating temperature range: +5° to +40°

Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit)

Your hearing aids and chargers have been developed by

Phonak – the world leader in hearing solutions based in

Zurich, Switzerland.

These premium products are the result of decades of

research and expertise and are designed to keep you

connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for

making such a great choice and wish you many years of

listening pleasure.

Please read the user guide carefully to make sure that you

understand and get the best out of your hearing aids. For

more information about features and benets, simply

contact your hearing care professional.

Phonak - life is on

www.phonak.com

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Phonak Bolero B-PR (B90/B70/B50) This user guide is valid for: User Guide Wireless hearing aids Phonak Bolero B90-PR Phonak Bolero B70-PR Phonak Bolero B50-PR 2016 2016 2016 Non wireless charging accessories Phonak Charger Case BTE Phonak Power Pack Phonak Mini Charger BTE 2016 2016 2016 2 Your hearing aid & charger details If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid or charging accessories, please ask your hearing care professional.
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Contents 1. Quick guide Charging your hearing aids 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
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Charger Case BTE Charger Case BTE with optional Power Pack Cleaning tool Charger Case BTE Space for drying capsule (cover closed) Indicator light for power micro-USB connection to external power supply Space for earpieces Power Pack Hearing aid charging inserts with left/right indicators micro-USB connection to external power supply Battery check button Space for drying capsule (cover open) Indicator light for battery status and external power Drying capsule (optional) Power Pack lock and release
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. Charging the hearing aids 3.2 Connecting the power supply Low power: You will hear two beeps when the battery is low. You will have approximately 60 minutes before you have to charge the hearing aids (this can vary, depending on the hearing aid settings). a d c b 4.1 Using the Charger Case BTE or Mini Charger BTE Please refer to chapter 3 for how to set up the charger. a) Plug the larger end of the charging cable into the power supply. b) Plug the smaller end into the micro-USB port on the charger.
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3 Bolero B-PR contains a built-in and nonremovable rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Before using Bolero B-PR for the first time, it is recommended to charge it for 3 hours. The hearing aid must be dry before charging, see chapter 11. Please ensure to charge and use the hearing aid within operating temperature range: +5° to +40° Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit). Remove the hearing aids from the charging inserts and switch them on, refer to chapter 7.
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5. Left & right hearing aid markings 6. Push button There is a red or blue marking on the back of the hearing aid and on the SlimTube (if used). This will tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. The push button has two functions: Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right hearing aid. Short push The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions or is not active.
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9. Removing the hearing aid 8.2 Putting on the hearing aid with dome or SlimTip 9.1 Removing the hearing aid with classic earmold 1 1 Place the hearing aid behind your ear. Lift the hearing aid above the upper part of your ear. 2 2 Insert the earpiece into your ear canal. Grasp the earmold in your ear and gently remove it. 3 Please try to avoid gripping the tube to remove the hearing aid. If there is an anchor attached to the earpiece, tuck it into the bowl of your ear to secure your hearing aid.
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11. Care and maintenance Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid and chargers contribute to outstanding performance and a long service life. Please use the following specifications as a guideline. Further information regarding product safety, see chapter 18.2. General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it.
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13. Wireless accessories 12.2 Attaching the earpiece to the SlimTube A range of Phonak wireless accessories are available for you to use with your hearing aid. 1 Hold the SlimTube in one hand and the earpiece in the other. Phonak RemoteMic*** Cell phone 2 Phonak streaming device* Phonak EasyCall II with cell phone MP3 Player/ Audio source** Slide the earpiece over the sound outlet.
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15. Compliance information Europe: Declaration of Conformity for the hearing aid Hereby Sonova AG declares that this product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www.phonak.com (Phonak worldwide locations).
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16. Information and description of symbols Radio information of your wireless hearing aid Antenna type Operation frequency Occupied bandwidth (99% BW) Modulation Channel Operating range Use case Magnetic field strength @1m Integrated ferrite coil antenna (inductive) 10.
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17. Troubleshooting 17.1 Troubleshooting hearing aid The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid as well as chargers and Power Pack may not be thrown away as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids and charger, at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or give your hearing aid and charger to your hearing care professional for disposal. Proper disposal protects the environment and health.
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18. Important safety information What to do Insert hearing aid correctly into charger (chapter 4) Please read the information on the following pages before using your hearing aid and charging accessories. Connect charger to external power supply Charge hearing aid (chapter 4) Contact your hearing care professional; a battery replacement may be required What to do Connect charger to power supply or Power Pack (chapter 4.
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Keep the Charger Case out of reach of children, individuals with cognitive impairment and pets. If the drying capsule is swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately. Only authorized personnel are allowed to open the Power Pack due to possible electrical hazard. Do not make a wire connection from your hearing aid to any external audio sources like radio etc. That could cause injuries on your body (electric shock). Do not cover the whole Charger Case or Mini Charger while charging, e.g.
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Store your hearing aid in the charger if you are not using it for a long period of time. The hearing aids have to be dry before charging. Otherwise the charging reliability cannot be guaranteed. Special medical or dental examination including radiation described below, may adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and keep them outside the examination room/area before undergoing: • Medical or dental examination with X-ray (also CT scan).