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5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Table of Contents Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments ............................1 Overview of your Passport™ ITE....................................2 Features of your Passport™ Hearing Instrument ..........4 Inserting and Removing your Hearing Instruments .......5 Turning your Hearing Instruments On and Off ...............6 Battery Information.........................................................7 Operating Instructions ...............................
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5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Overview of your Passport™ ITE There are different styles of ITEs available. The diagrams below identify some of the components on your hearing instruments. Have your hearing healthcare professional place a check beside the diagram that best describes your ITE style. Because each instrument is custom-designed and molded to fit an individual ear, the physical appearance and exact positioning on your hearing instruments may vary slightly from those shown.
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5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Features of your Passport™ Hearing Instrument Passport premium hearing instruments may have the following features: • automatic listening program • 3 additional manual programs • SmartFocus with personal adjustment for Clarity and Comfort settings • Wireless capability with duoLink • Optional wireless connectivity to other devices It may take some time for you to fully adjust to your new hearing instruments.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Inserting and Removing your Hearing Instruments Your hearing instruments are color-coded red for the right ear and blue for the left ear. The color is indicated either on the shell or on a label on the hearing device. To insert your hearing instrument: 1. Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger with the battery door away from your ear. 2.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Turning your Hearing Instruments On and Off ON: To turn your hearing instruments on, close the battery door. Note: It may take 5 seconds before the hearing device turns on. Your hearing healthcare provider can additionally increase the start up delay if required. OFF: To turn your hearing instruments off, open the battery door or remove the battery.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Battery Information Low Battery Warning When you hear two long beeps, your hearing devices are warning you that their batteries are low. You will hear the warning approximately every 30 minutes until you change the batteries or the batteries die. After the first warning, you may experience some reduction in sound quality. This is normal and can be remedied by inserting fresh batteries in the hearing devices.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 facing the same way as the plus (+) sign on the edge of the battery door. This will ensure that the battery door closes properly. Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the door will not close. 4. Close the battery door. Caring for Batteries • Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way. • To prolong battery life, remember to turn your hearing instruments off when not in use.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Operating Instructions Your Passport ITE hearing instrument may come with 2 controls that allow you to further adjust your Passport hearing instrument. Rotary Dial and Scroll Wheel The rotary dial or scroll wheel on your hearing instruments can be set up as either a volume control, or a smartFocus control.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN Volume Setting 9/18/09 Beep Ideal volume level 1 beep Maximum volume level 2 beeps Minimum volume level 2 beeps If duoLink is enabled the hearing instrument can be set so that by changing the volume on one hearing instrument, both will be adjusted.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 towards the floor. Each step will change the hearing instrument performance. Sometimes multiple steps are required to achieve the desired listening results. After each step wait for about 4-5 seconds to allow the hearing instrument to adjust to the new setting. As you change the smartFocus level, your hearing instruments will beep. Please refer to the chart below to learn more about the different comfort-clarity beeps.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 new program. Also if duoLink is enabled the hearing instrument can also be set so that by pressing the push button on one hearing instrument, both will be adjusted. Your hearing instruments beep to indicate which program you are in (i.e. one beep for program 1, two beeps for program 2, etc.) Program 1 (e.g. Automatic Program) 1 beep Program 2 (e.g. Group/Party Noise) 2 beeps Program 3 (e.g. Easy-t/Telephone) 3 beeps Program 4 (e.g.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Volume Control If your push button has been configured as a volume control, you can adjust the volume level by pushing the button. Your Passport hearing instruments will learn your volume control adjustments while the hearing instruments are set to the automatic program, if this feature has been enabled by your hearing healthcare professional.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Using the Telephone As telephones don’t all work the same, you may experience different results from different phones. You can use many phones by simply holding the receiver to your ear, without the need to change to a dedicated telephone program on your hearing instrument. Remember to move the handset slightly up or back to find the position that sounds best to you.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 work with the wireless uDirect accessory, you might benefit from a Bluetooth hands free option. Refer to the uDirect User Guide for more information. If duoLink is enabled for the automatic phone program, both hearing instruments are synchronized and the listening preference for the opposite ear will also change when an automatic phone program is activated.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Caring for your Hearing Instruments • Open the battery door when not in use. • Always remove your hearing instruments when using hair care products. The hearing instruments can become clogged and cease to function properly. • Do not wear your hearing devices in the bath or shower or immerse them in water. • If your hearing instruments do become wet, do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. Do not adjust any controls.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Cleaning your Hearing Instruments Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing instruments are free of ear wax is an important step in your daily cleaning and maintenance routine. • Using the brush that was provided with your hearing instruments, clean ear wax from your hearing instruments everyday. • Never use alcohol to clean your hearing instruments. • Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Signature Features of your Passport™ Hearing Instruments SmartFocus™ With a Passport hearing instrument, you can focus on hearing speech or background noise in your listening environment via the smartFocus control. This control provides an additional sound refinement option beyond a traditional volume control.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 DuoLink With duoLink, your hearing instruments wirelessly communicate with each other. As you make a program or volume change on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument automatically changes as well. An additional benefit occurs while using the phone since as one hearing instrument detects the phone, the other hearing instrument can be programmed to mute sound to eliminate distractions.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Assistive Listening Devices Listening in Public Places Passport’s telecoil can also help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system. When you see this symbol, it means that your hearing instrument is compatible with that buildings loop system. Please contact your hearing healthcare provider for more information on loop systems.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Warnings • Hearing instruments should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional. • Hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. • Do not use your hearing instruments in explosion hazard areas. • Allergic reactions to hearing instruments are unlikely.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 the maximum output of your hearing instruments is suitable for your particular hearing loss. Magnet Warnings • Be sure the magnet is securely affixed to the telephone. • Keep loose magnets out of reach of children and pets. • If magnet falls into your ear, contact your hearing healthcare professional. • If magnet is swallowed, contact your physician immediately. • The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 mouth. If a hearing instrument or battery is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Precautions • The use of hearing instruments is only part of hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well. • In most cases, infrequent use of hearing instruments does not provide full benefit. Once you have become accustomed to your hearing instruments, wear your hearing instruments everyday all day.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Troubleshooting Guide CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound • Not turned on • Low/dead battery • Poor battery contact • Battery upside down • Hearing instruments blocked with ear wax • Turn on • Replace battery • Consult your hearing healthcare professional • Insert battery plus (+) side up • Refer to section “Cleaning Your Hearing Instruments”. Consult your hearing healthcare professional.
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5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Instrument Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing instrument. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing instrument dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing instrument. Federal law restricts the sale of hearing instruments to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Notices Notice 1 This instrument is certified under: FCC ID: VMY-UWITE IC: 2756A-UWITE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
5730-02_PassportITE_ENG.qxd:029-5730-02_EN 9/18/09 Notice 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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