User manual

8 ◆ SPrint User Manual
This manual is intended for use by adult and
adolescent implant users. It may also assist
caregivers, teachers and other adults involved with
children who use the implant.
This manual contains:
• instructions on fitting, using and caring for the
speech processor, headset and accessories
• troubleshooting procedures
• basic technical information
• warnings and precautions
Inside the back cover of this manual is a Quick
Reference Guide that you may tear out and carry
with you. For further information, contact your
implant center or your clinician for expert advice.
This manual does not describe the operation of the
cochlear implant. Please contact your implant
surgeon or implant center for more information.
Understanding the Cochlear Implant System
The SPrint
TM
Speech Processor
The speech processor is a small computer worn on
your body and connected to the headset by cables.
It receives sounds from a microphone in the
headset, converts them to electrical signals and
sends the signals back to the headset.
INTRODUCTION
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