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Audibel Virtue Operation Manual
Summary of Virtue
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79455-010 4/07 © all rights reserved bklt9455-01-ee-ab rev b www.Audibel.Com 0086 in-the-ear operations manual.
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About your hearing instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 features and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 insertion and removal ...
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You have low profile or in-the-ear (ite) hearing instruments. Your hearing instruments were made for you, to treat your hearing loss. Your hearing professional will check which features your hearing instruments have. Your hearing instruments may contain a different combination of features and contro...
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4 5 each instrument can be identified by its serial number, located on the outside shell. Serial number and identification your hearing instruments are identified by the color marking of the serial number on the shell of the instrument. Red is for right, while blue is for left. Battery size battery ...
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6 to insert or replace the battery, open the compartment by placing your fingernail under the edge of the swing-out door and gently pulling outward. Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur. Changing batteries remove the old battery by pushing it out the top of the fully ope...
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Battery caution because batteries can vary in size and performance, your hearing professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type. To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries, keep them out of the reach of children and pet...
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0 gently push the instrument in until it is resting comfortably inside your canal. Gently rotate the instrument until it is comfortably set inside the bowl of your ear. Pull your earlobe down slightly and press on the instrument to ensure it is firmly in place. To remove your ite, grasp the instrume...
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To make sounds softer, use your fingertip to rotate the control toward the back of your head. To turn the instrument “off,” rotate the control further backwards, until you feel it “click” and the control no longer turns. Some hearing instruments are programmed to have a power on delay. Your hearing ...
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4 5 when changing the settings, there may be an audible beep or indicator to let you know where the memory is located. For example, the hearing instrument will beep twice for memory 2. Your hearing professional will work with you to set the memories to your preference. With your hearing professional...
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6 your hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone. Your hearing professional will check the box/boxes that represent the telephone settings in your instruments. Automatic telephone response and automatic telecoil these options activate the teleph...
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Telecoil and manual switching hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed. Manually switched telecoils are activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the multimemory button. General telephone use some hearing instruments work best by...
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0 if you have directional microphones, your hearing professional will place a check in the appropriate box below: your hearing instruments are equipped with directional microphones to help improve understanding in noisy situations like restaurants, parties, and other crowded environments. When the d...
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Feedback is caused by amplified sounds escaping from the ear canal that make their way back to the instrument’s microphone. Your new instruments use the most advanced digital technology available with a unique feedback suppression program. If feedback occurs after the instrument has been inserted co...
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4 5 • use the cleaning brush/ waxloop and/or a soft, dry cloth to remove earwax or other particles that may accumulate around the canal, volume control, and battery compartment; never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instruments • be careful not to insert the cleaning tools ...
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6 keep your hearing instruments away from moisture • your instruments may be so comfortable that you forget you are wearing them; develop the habit of checking your ears before going swimming or taking a shower; do the same with clothing pockets before they are washed • should your hearing instrumen...
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Symptom possible causes solutions not working low battery replace battery blocked receiver opening clean the devices (see page 23) not loud enough blocked receiver opening clean the devices (see page 23) when was your hearing last checked? Contact your hearing professional intermittent moisture foll...
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0 • looking at the person who is speaking and sitting face-to-face in a quiet room • minimizing distractions; for example, doing dishes at the sink and trying to have a conversation is difficult even for those with normal hearing • moving closer to the speaker and within sight • trying different loc...
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Helpful reminders for your friends and family many people initially treat hearing problems as an individual matter, something that can be dealt with by themselves. Remember that communication involves more than just one person. The continued understanding and support of family and friends are crucia...
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4 5 notes notes.
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Fda information the following additional information is provided in compliance with u .S . Food and drug administration (fda) regulations: warning to hearing aid dispensers. A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably...