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Audicus aSwing Instruction Manual - Introduction

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    Instruction manual aswing 2011 audicus inc, all rights reserved.

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    Thank you for choosing audicus! We are very proud of our devices and hope you enjoy this great piece of digital technology. In order to benefit the most from your audicus hearing aid, please read these instructions carefully. This manual contains important information about the specifications, funct...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome introduction 5 quick start 6 batteries 7 on/off 9 placement in the ear 10 memory programs 12 cleaning 13 maintenance and use 14 trouble shooting 16 returns and warranty 18 medical information 19 information for prospective users 20 contact 21 content 4.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    5 introduction the aswing is a state of the art digital hearing aid. Compared to older analog devices, it has: - more granular sound amplification - better feedback and noise reduction - improved speech recognition - smaller, slicker and more comfortable design the aswing provides customization thro...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    6 these basic steps will get more experienced users started. We recommend you to read the rest of the manual to fully familiarize yourself with the device. 1. Open the battery compartment box 2. Insert a size 10 zinc air battery and fully close the compartment 3. Place the hearing aid behind the ear...

  • Page 7: Batteries

    7 removing a battery the battery compartment is at the back of the device, as indicated. Gently press the tab on the battery door until it snaps open. Remove the battery. Inserting a battery the aswing uses size 10 zinc airbatteries. Take off the sticker from a new battery. Place it into the battery...

  • Page 8: Batteries

    8 battery use when you are not using your device (e.G. When you go to sleep) we recommend opening the battery compartment completely to preserve battery power. Low battery warning when your battery runs low, the device will start emitting 3 double-beeps, after which normal operation continues. This ...

  • Page 9: On/off

    9 switching your device on / off the aswing is switched “on” or “off” through its battery compartment. When the battery door is closed, the device is switched “on”. If you want to turn the device “off”, gently open the battery door until it snaps partly open. When the device is not in use, we recomm...

  • Page 10: Placement In The Ear

    10 the aswing can be inserted in 3 easy steps: 1. Place the device over the top of your ear, so that the hard casing is behind your ear and the tubing is in front 2. Push the dome into your ear until it sits comfortably and the tube lies flat against the side of your head. The dome should be just in...

  • Page 11: Placement In The Ear

    11 considerations handle your hearing aid with care when placing it in your ear. If it does not feel natural, do not attempt to alter the shape of the tubing or casing. If you feel physical discomfort with your hearing aid or experience irritations, contact a hearing professional. Tubings and domes ...

  • Page 12: Memory Programs

    12 the audicus comes with 4 memory programs that can be selected by pressing the memory button on the back of the hearing aid. Programs 1 to 4 are there to adapt you to different environments and thus reflect various volume levels. The programs are best used in the following situations: • program 1:...

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    13 an accumulation of earwax on the eardome and tubing is the main reason why the perceived sound quality of your hearing aid might deteriorate. We thus recommend cleaning the eardome and tubing regularly. Remove the sound tube from the hearing aid by gently twisting the tube 90 ° and pulling it off...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Use

    14 your aswing is a very durable device, if handled with care. Therefore, be particularly careful in the following every-day circumstances: moisture moisture is one of the main causes of hearing aid failure; protect your device from moisture at all times. • never wear your hearing aid in the shower,...

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Use

    15 storage • always remove the battery from the device when not in use for extended periods • always store your hearing device in its case, in a clean and dry environment • keep your hearing aids from children and pets • consider a dehumidifier for most effective storage (see www.Audicus.Com for tha...

  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Issue possible cause action no sound • is the device switched on? • is there a battery in the hearing aid? • did the battery wear out? • is the tubing or eardome blocked? • do you have excessive ear wax?  switch it on by closing the battery door  insert a new battery  replace the old battery with...

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Issue possible cause action there is a lot of “whistling” or feedback • is the eardome and tubing inserted correctly? • is the volume too loud? • are you holding your hand or a foreign object too close to the hearing aid? • does it occur when using the telephone? • do you have excessive ear wax?  i...

  • Page 18: Returns and Warranty

    The audicus 100% happiness guarantee if for any reason you are not satisfied with your audicus hearing aid, you may return it within 45 days after purchase for a full refund of the original purchase price. Note that we will not be able to maintain this guarantee, if the device has been modified, tam...

  • Page 19: Medical Information

    Medical information audicus ’ hearing aids are intended for healthy adults with a standard mild to moderate hearing loss. This product is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. Note that hearing loss can be a sign of a more serious medical condition and if you have not already done so, you s...

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    Information for prospective users information for u.S. Users from the federal drug administration, department of health, education, and welfare, rules and regulations for medical devices part 801- hearing aid devices, professional and patient labeling and conditions for sale: good health practice re...

  • Page 21: Contact Us

    Contact us 21 audicus, inc 50 harrison street, ph #403 hoboken, nj 07030 usa tel: 855 283 4287 email: contact@audicus.Com www.Audicus.Com.

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    2011 audicus inc, all rights reserved.