Made for iPhone ® RIC and BTE (Receiver-In-Canal) (Behind-The-Ear) O P E RAT I O N S M A N UA L
Table of Contents Overview RIC 13 Overview 4 BTE 13 Overview 5 Preparation Batteries Battery Indicators RIC 13 Insertion and Removal BTE 13 Insertion and Removal 6 6 10 11 Operation On & Off Adjusting Your Hearing System Telephone Use 14 14 16 Hearing System Care Instrument Care Hear Clear Standard Tubing Thin Tubing Service and Repair Troubleshooting Guide 17 17 18 18 20 21 Tips for Better Communication For You For Your Family and Friends Made for iPhone RIC and BT
Made for iPhone RIC 13 Overview Made for iPhone BTE 13 Overview Features, Controls and Identification Features, Controls and Identification Your RIC hearing system controls include: Your BTE hearing system controls include: 1. Hearing Instrument 1. Hearing Instrument 4 2. Cable 2 3. Receiver 4. Microphones 2 3. Microphones 3 1 3 2. Earhook 4 1 4. Push Button (memory control) 5. Battery Compartment (on/off control), Location of serial number 5. Battery Compartment (on/off control) 6.
Preparation Batteries Preparation RIC 13 Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the orange (13) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2. Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery. 3. Remove the tab from the new battery. 1 2 3 4 4. Line up the battery’s “+” sign (flat side of the battery) with the “+” on the battery door. 5. Close the battery door.
Preparation Preparation BTE 13 Helpful Hints • NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY DOOR SHUT; this could result in serious damage; if the door will not close securely, check that the battery is inserted correctly. 1 2 • Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur. • Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container. • Batteries vary in size and performance.
Preparation Preparation RIC 13 Insertion and Removal BTE 13 Insertion and Removal To insert the earbud or earmold: To insert the Custom Earmold: 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 (Fig. 1). 1. Hold the Custom Earmold with your thumb and forefinger on the outer side near the tubing (Fig. 1). 2. Wrap the hearing instrument over the top of your ear, carefully placing it behind your ear (Fig. 2). 2.
Preparation Preparation Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip for BTE 13 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: I nsert a battery and completely close the battery door. To turn OFF: O pen the battery door until the battery no longer touches the battery contacts. Your instrument has a Power-On delay and may require a few seconds to power on. You may hear a tone series indicating that your device is powered on.
Operation You are now ready to use your iOS device to adjust your hearing aids. You can adjust either with the native iOS controls or with the TruLink app. Hearing System Care Instrument Care WAX PROTECTION GUIDE To access the native iOS hearing aid controls, triple-click the Home button on your iOS device. From this screen you can adjust the volume, select memory or use your iOS device as a remote microphone.
Hearing System Care Hearing System Care Standard Tubing 3. Brush the debris off prior to removing the cleaner. (BTE ONLY) 4. Clean the Earbud/Eartip with a dry cloth or brush. 1. Separate the Custom Earmold from the BTE by gently pulling the tubing away from the earhook. 5. If necessary, the Earbud/Eartip may be washed in warm, soapy water. Remove the Earbud/Eartip from the tubing prior to washing. Allow the Earbud/Eartip to dry overnight.
Hearing System Care Helpful Hints • When not wearing your hearing system, open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate. • (BTE ONLY): Make sure the Custom Earmold/Earbud/ Eartip and tubing are completely dry before reconnecting to your hearing instrument earhook.
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.
Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information Use on Aircrafts INTENDED USE: An air conduction hearing aid is a The optional wireless capabilities that may be featured in your hearing instruments should not be used on an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel. Your iPhone should be put into Airplane Mode or turned off. wearable sound-amplifying device intended to compensate for impaired hearing.
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.
FCC Information Notes Starkey Hearing Technologies 6700 Washington Ave. South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA Wm. F. Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BX United Kingdom Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.
0086 “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. © 2014 Starkey Hearing Technologies.
