User Guide

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US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission
(“FCC”) Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless
Devices
When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as hearing
aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or
whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference
that they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing
device users in finding wireless devices that may be compatible with their
hearing devices. Not all wireless devices have been rated. Wireless devices
that are rated will have the rating displayed on the box together with other
relevant approval markings.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device is vulnerable
to interference, you may not be able to use a rated wireless device
successfully. Consulting with your hearing health professional and testing
the wireless device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it
for your personal needs.
This smartphone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for
some of the wireless technologies that the smartphone uses. However,
other wireless technologies may be used in this smartphone that have not
been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different
features of your smartphone thoroughly and in different locations to
determine if you hear any interfering noise when using this smartphone
with your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your wireless service
provider about its return and exchange policies, and for information about
hearing aid compatibility.
Hearing aid compatibility rating for this smartphone:
M4/T3
How the ratings work
M-Ratings: Wireless devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and
are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than wireless
devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better or higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Wireless devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and
are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch”
or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated wireless devices. T4 is the better or
higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils
in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of
interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health
professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The
more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience
interference noise from wireless devices.