User Manual

8
Warnings
General advice
A sound processor will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
• Infrequent use of a sound processor may not
permit a user to attain full benefit from it.
• The use of a sound processor is only part
of hearing rehabilitation and may need to
be supplemented by auditory training and
instructions in lip-reading.
Warnings
• The sound processor is a digital, electrical,
medical instrument designed for specific use. As
such, due care and attention must be exercised
by the user at all times.
• The sound processor is not waterproof!
• Never wear it in heavy rain, in the bath or
shower!
• Do not expose the sound processor
to extreme temperatures. The
sound processor is designed to
operate within the temperature
ranges +5°C (+41°F)
to +40°C (+104°F).
In particular, battery
performance deteriorates in temperatures under
+5°C. The processor should not be subject, at
any time, to temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or
above +50°C (+122°F).
• This product is not suitable for use in flammable
and/or explosive environments.
• If you are to undergo an MRI (Magnetic
Resonance Imaging) procedure, refer to the MRI
Reference Card included in the document pack.
• Portable and mobile RF (radio frequency)
communications equipment can affect the
performance of your sound processor.
• The sound processor is suitable for use in
electromagnetic environments with mains
power of typical commercial or hospital quality,
and power frequency magnetic fields of typical
commercial or hospital levels. It is intended for
use in an electromagnetic environment in which
radiated RF (radio frequency) disturbances are
controlled.
• Interference may occur in the
vicinity of equipment with the
symbol to the right.
• Dispose of batteries and electronic items in
accordance with your local regulations.
• Do not dispose of your sound processor in an
incinerator or into fire.
• When wireless function is activated, the device
uses low-powered digitally coded transmissions
in order to communicate with other wireless
devices. Although unlikely, nearby electronic
devices may be affected. In that case, move
the sound processor away from the affected
electronic device.
• When using wireless functionality and the
devices are affected by electromagnetic
interference, move away from the source.
• Be careful when boarding flights to deactivate
the wireless functionality.
• Turn off your wireless functionality by using
the flight mode in areas where radio frequency
emission is prohibited.
• Cochlear Baha wireless devices include a RF
transmitter that operates in the range of 2.4
GHz - 2.48 GHz.
• For use of wireless functionality only use
Cochlear Wireless accessories. For further
guidance regarding e.g. pairing, please refer to
the user guide of the relevant Cochlear Wireless
accessory.