Vista N R 13 behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid guide
Your hearing aids Hearing healthcare professional:_________________ ____________________________________________ Telephone:_ __________________________________ Model: ______________________________________ Serial number:________________________________ Replacement batteries: Size 13 Warranty:____________________________________ Program 1 is for: _ _____________________________ Program 2 is for: ______________________________ Program 3 is for: ______________________________ Program 4 is for: ______________
Quick reference Table of contents Changing batteries Low battery warning 2 beeps every 30 minutes Plus (+) signs Your hearing aids at a glance............................................................2 Warnings............................................................................................4 Putting your hearing aids on your ears............................................9 Turning your hearing aids on and off ..............................................
Your hearing aids at a glance 1 W ire - connects the speaker unit to your hearing aids 2 M icrophone - sound enters your hearing aids through the microphones. An inner microphone shield protects the microphones from dirt and debris 3 Push button - switches between listening programs or changes the volume level, depending on your customized fitting 4 Battery door (on & off) - close the door to turn on your hearing aids, partly open the door to turn off your hearing aids.
Warnings 4 The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate for impaired hearing. The hearing aids (specially programmed for each hearing loss) must only be used by the intended person. They should not be used by any other person as they could damage hearing. Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional.
If the magnet is swallowed, contact your physician immediately. The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems. Always keep the magnet (or the telephone equipped with the magnet) at least 30 cm (12”) away from pacemakers, credit cards, floppy disks or other magnetically sensitive devices. Too high distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the phone handset is stressed by the magnet. To avoid any damage, please move the magnet to another place on the telephone receiver.
Note to hearing healthcare professional Domes should never be fitted on patients with perforated eardrums, exposed middle ear cavities, or surgically altered ear canals. In the case of such a condition, we recommend to use a customized ear mold. Labeling The serial number and year of manufacture are located inside the battery door.
Hearing aids with custom shells 1. Hold the custom shell 1. between your thumb and index finger. The opening should be pointing in towards your ear canal with the hearing aid resting above your ear. 2. 2. Carefully insert the custom shell into your ear. The shell should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably. 3. Place the hearing aid over 3. the top of your ear.
Battery information To replace the battery, fully open the battery door for access to the battery compartment. Low battery warning Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery is low. After the low battery warning, sounds may not be as clear. This is normal and can be fixed by changing the batteries in the hearing aids. If you are not able to hear the low battery warning, your hearing healthcare professional can change its pitch or loudness. If you prefer, it can be turned off entirely.
Caring for batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way. To prolong battery life, remember to turn your hearing aids off when not in use, especially when asleep. Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearing aids are not being worn, especially when asleep. This will allow internal moisture to evaporate. Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first time • Start in a quiet room at home first to get • • • • 14 used to the new sound quality.
• Make notes at the back of this booklet, write down difficult situations and describe what any unpleasant noises were like. This information will help your hearing healthcare professional to fine-tune the hearing aids better for your needs. • Involve your family and friends in this familiarization period. For example, ask someone to set the television to a comfortable volume.
Should you develop any side effects while using the tinnitus masker, you should discontinue use of the device and seek a medical evaluation. Side effects include headaches, nausea, dizziness, heart palpitations or decrease in auditory function (such as decreased tolerance to loudness, speech not as clear or worsening of tinnitus). The volume of the tinnitus masker can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time.
Operating instructions Volume control Push button Your hearing aids come with a push button that allows you to further adjust them. Program control If you have an active push button program control, each time you push the button, you will move to a new hearing aid program. Program 1 (e.g. automatic program) 1 beep Program 2 (e.g. speech in noise) 2 beeps Program 3 (e.g. easy-t/telephone) 3 beeps Program 4 (e.g.
Both program and volume control • Push the button on your right hearing aid to access your different programs • Push the button on your left hearing aid to step through your volume options Tinnitus masker If your hearing healthcare professional has configured both a tinnitus masker program and a volume control, you can adjust the tinnitus masker level while you are in the tinnitus masker program.
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 aid. You may need 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.
Your hearing healthcare professional may also have set up a phone program that you can access through the push button on your hearing aids, or through your optional remote control. If your hearing aids are configured to work with the wireless uDirect™ or uStream streamers, you might benefit from a Bluetooth® hands free option. Refer to the uDirect or uStream user guide for more information. The Binaural Phone feature enables you to hold a phone to one ear and hear the sound clearly in both ears.
Cleaning your hearing aids Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at the end of each day, and place it in its case with the battery door open to allow moisture to evaporate. 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. Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids, custom molds or domes. Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.
Signature features of your hearing aids Binaural Phone The Binaural Phone feature enables you to hold a phone to one ear and hear the sound clearly in both ears. No accessories are required. uDirect 3, uStream and uTV 3 The uDirect 3, uStream and uTV™ are optional accessories for your hearing aids. • uDirect and uStream are streamers that provide easy, hands-free access to Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile phones.
Troubleshooting guide Cause Possible remedy No sound Not turned on Turn on Low/dead battery Replace battery Poor battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Battery upside down Insert battery plus (+) side up Custom shells/domes blocked with ear wax Clean custom shells/ domes. See “Cleaning your hearing aids.
Cause Possible remedy Intermittent Cause Not clear, distorted Low battery Replace battery Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Poorly fitting custom shells/domes Consult your hearing healthcare professional Custom shells/ domes blocked with ear wax Clean custom shells/ domes. See “Cleaning your hearing aids.
Cause Possible remedy Weak on the telephone Telephone not positioned properly Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal. See “Using the telephone” Hearing aid requires adjustment Consult your hearing healthcare professional For any problems not listed in the guide, contact your hearing healthcare professional. Warning to hearing aid dispensers (to comply with the U.S.
Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Information and explanation of symbols xxxx The CE symbol is a confirmation that this product meets the requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment. The numbers after the CE symbol are the numbers of the consulted certified bodies under the above mentioned directives. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in this user guide.
Compliance information Declaration of conformity Hereby Unitron declares that this Unitron 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.
Patient feedback Additional notes Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to your first office visit after getting your hearing aids. ____________________________________________ This will help your hearing healthcare professional to address your needs.
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