User's Manual

Important Safety Information 7
When some wireless phones are used with certain hearing devices (including
hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a noise which can
interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise,
and phones also vary in the amount of interference noise they may generate.
ANSI standard C63.19 was developed to provide a standardized means of
measuring both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability rating
categories for both.
Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist hearing device users in
finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing device. Not all phones
have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been
rated have a label located on the box. Your Hydro VIEW has an M3 and a T4
rating.
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s
hearing device and the individual's type and degree of hearing loss. If a hearing
device is particularly vulnerable to interference noise; even a phone with a higher
rating may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying out
the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid
compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than
unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.)
T-Ratings: Phones 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 phones. (T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all
hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Note: This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer
wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for
use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this
phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or
cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult
your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information
on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or
exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference noise
from wireless phones and should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device