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Audibel Virtue Operation Manual
Summary of Virtue
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79458-010 4/07 © all rights reserved bklt9458-02-ee-ab www.Audibel.Com 0086 behind-the-ear operations manual.
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About your hearing instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 features and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 open fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 batteries . . . . . . . ...
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You have behind-the-ear (bte) hearing instruments. Your hearing instruments were chosen for you, to treat your hearing loss. Your hearing professional will select the features specific to your hearing instruments. Your bte has two controls that operate the instrument: a volume control and a multimem...
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Your bte may be configured for an open fitting. This method of fitting uses one of two different ear configurations, a soft earbud or an open custom earmold. Your hearing instrument is configured for an open fitting. Features and controls open fittings earhook directional microphone sound inlet volu...
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Serial number and identification each instrument can be identified by its serial number, located on the inside of the battery compartment. Left and right hearing instruments are identified by the color of an indicator on the battery compartment. Battery size your hearing instruments use a size 13 ba...
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Changing batteries remove the old battery by pushing it out the top of the fully opened door. Do not pull it out the side of the door. Place the new battery in the compartment with the plus (+) sign facing up. Close the battery compartment by swinging the door until it snaps shut. Never force the do...
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0 locking the battery compartment your bte has a tamper- resistant, locking battery compartment. The lock switch is located on the bottom of the battery door. Locking the battery compartment is not necessary for normal operation. To lock the door, use an appropriate tool to slide the recessed switch...
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Before placing the bte with an earmold into your ear, be sure the battery is inserted and the battery door is closed securely. To insert the earmold, hold it with your thumb and forefinger on the outer side near the tubing. Gently insert the canal tip into your ear canal. Then gently press the earmo...
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With your fingertips, move the flexible retention lock into place by first curling and lifting the lock tip into the bowl of your ear. Use your fingertip to push the lock into a secure position in the bowl of your ear. To remove the earbud or open custom earmold, perform the insertion steps in rever...
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If you open the door further, be careful that the battery does not accidentally fall out. To preserve battery life, it is recommended that you turn your instrument “off” any time it is not in use. The volume control enables you to adjust the amount of amplification provided by the instrument. You ma...
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While your hearing instruments have many adjustments that are made automatically, the multimemory push button gives you control by letting you select a different setting for your current listening environment; for example, when you are using the telephone or sitting in a noisy restaurant. When first...
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0 special instructions: your hearing instruments may be equipped with directional microphones to help improve understanding in noisy situations like restaurants, parties, and other crowded environments. Your hearing professional will check the appropriate box below: when the directional microphones ...
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When your instruments are in the directional mode, it is especially important that you face people you are listening to and keep them in your direct line of sight. Special instructions: your hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone. Your hearin...
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Receiver on your ear as you normally would and the hearing instrument will select the telephone setting. Then, move the receiver back slightly to activate the phone response. Once the telephone is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument will switch back to the previous listening mode. Note: if ...
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Your hearing professional can provide you with additional information regarding devices and techniques for connecting with a variety of cordless and mobile telephones. Your bte can connect directly to bluetooth ® compatible mobile phones and devices through the eli™ bluetooth module. Connected to yo...
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When the dai module is attached, the instrument’s telephone coil memory is available via the multimemory control. To remove the module, hold the bte and dai module, push from the underside of the boot and gently snap the two apart. Feedback is caused by amplified sounds escaping from the ear canal t...
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0 your hearing instruments represent the ultimate in miniature technology, especially when you consider the environment in which they function. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in degraded performance. Proper care and maintenance go a long way toward ensuring trouble-free performance...
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• remove the tubing from the bte by using your fingernail to pull the colored nose cone away from the instrument; do not pull on the tubing • holding the tubing by the thicker area where the retention lock joins the tubing, gently pull the earbud or open custom earmold off the tube • use the wax rea...
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General care information • store your hearing instruments in a dry, safe place away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperature • when not wearing your hearing instruments, turn them off and open the battery compartment door • do not wear your hearing instruments while using hair spray...
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When to call your hearing professional • severe reactions, discharge from the ear, excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant immediate medical attention • pain or soreness in or around the ear is normally caused by pressure from the earmold on a particularly sensitive area, and may easily b...
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Helpful reminders for you how quickly you adjust to your hearing instruments depends on how often you wear them. However, don’t assume that you will hear and understand all speech with your hearing instruments. When you first start, you will notice an increase in the noise levels around you. This no...
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0 • letting others know what you need; remember that most people don’t know you and cannot “see” your hearing problem • remembering you might have a memory setting for a specific situation helpful reminders for your friends and family many people initially treat hearing problems as an individual mat...
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Notes notes.
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Fda information 45 the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists . The purpose of the medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased . Following...