E.A.R. BTE User Manual - page 5
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Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the amount
of amplification
provided by the protection.
For Full Shells, Half Shells and
MiniCanals, to increase amplifica-
tion, turn the volume control
forward, toward your face. To
decrease amplification, turn the
volume control backward, toward
the back of your head.
For SHS models. turn the
Volume Control to a higher
number for higher volume.
On Quick Fit™ models, the
Volume Control is located on
the bottom of the instrument.
Rotate clockwise for higher
volume, counter-clockwise
for lower volume.
Turning your instrument
On and Off. Your instrument
is on any time a functioning
battery is placed in the compart-
ment, and the battery drawer is
closed. To turn your instrument
off, fully open the battery drawer
and remove the battery.
Full Shell, Half Shell
MiniCanal™
SHS
Quick Fit™
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eMoval
Your hearing protection uses either a size 13, 10A or 312
battery. Your hearing professional will advise you on which
battery to use.
Installing the battery
Open the battery compartment by
gently lifting the raised edge of the
swing-out drawer. Place the battery
in the drawer with the “+” side fac-
ing the same direction as the “+”
sign on the drawer. Close the bat-
tery compartment by gently swing-
ing the drawer until it securely snaps
in place. Remove installed batteries
by fully opening the drawer and
pushing the battery out from the bottom.
If the drawer does not close easily, verify that the battery is
placed correctly in the compartment. DO NOT FORCE THE
BATTERY DRAWER SHUT.
b
atterY
W
arning
Warning: Batteries are dangerous if swallowed.
If ingested, immediately contact a physician or
the National Button Battery Ingestion
Hotline at (202) 625-3333.
Dispose of used batteries in the proper waste or recycling
container. Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets.
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