Unitron Quantum micro BTE Operations Instructions

Quantum micro BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid guide

6Turning your hearing aids on and off Your hearing aids have a three-position battery door that acts as an on/off switch and that allows access to the

73. OPEN: Fully open the battery door to access and change the battery. Note: When turning your hearing aid on and off while it is on the ear

8Battery informationTo replace the battery, fully open the battery door for access to the battery compartment.Low battery warningTwo long beeps indica

9Replacing the battery1. Gently swing out the battery door with your fingernail. 2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger and remove.3.

102.3.1.Replacing the battery in hearing aids with a tamper-resistant battery doorSome hearing aids have a tamper-resistant battery door for safety re

11Caring for batteriesAlways discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way.To prolong battery life, remember to turn your hearing aids

12Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first time1. Start in a quiet room at home first to get used to the new sound quality. Sounds like the ticking

136. Make notes at the back of this booklet, write down difficult situations and describe what any unpleasant noises were like. This information will

14Operating instructionsYour BTE hearing aids come with a push button that allows you to further adjust your hearing aids.Push buttonYour hearing aids

15Program 1 (e.g. automatic program)1 beepProgram 2 (e.g. speech in noise)2 beepsProgram 3 (e.g. telephone)3 beepsProgram 4 (e.g. music)4 beepsDuoLin

Thank youThank you for choosing Unitron hearing aids. At Unitron, we care deeply about people with hearing loss. We work closely with hearing healthca

16 Comfort-clarity control If the push button has been configured as a comfort-clarity control: • Push the button on your right hearing aid to incre

17Comfort-clarity control setting BeepsIdeal comfort and clarity level1 beepIncrease sound clarity levelshort beepIncrease listening comfortshort beep

18DuoLinkIf DuoLink is enabled, then changing the volume, program or comfort-clarity setting on one hearing aid, will automatically make the change to

19Remote controlYour hearing aids may also come with an optional remote control which allows you to switch between different listening programs, and c

20Using the telephoneAs telephones do not all work the same, you may experience different results from different phones. You can use many phones by si

21Caring for your hearing aidsOpen the battery door when not in use.Always remove your hearing aids when using hair care products. The hearing aids ca

22Cleaning your hearing aidsEar wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important step in your daily cleaning

23If the earmolds require further cleaning: 1. Disconnect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing aids. 2. Wash only the earmolds in warm wa

24Slim tubes and domesYou should have the slim tubes and domes replaced by your hearing healthcare professional approximately every three to six month

255. Using the black cleaning pin provided in the kit, gently insert the cleaning pin where the slim tube attaches to the hearing aid and push the p

Your hearing aidsHearing healthcare professional: _________________________________________________Telephone: __________________________________Model

26Signature features of your hearing aidsComfort-clarity control Your hearing aids automatically adjust to focus on hearing speech more clearly or pro

27As you adjust the comfort-clarity control, your hearing aids will gradually learn your preferred comfort-clarity settings.DuoLinkWith DuoLink, your

28uDirect and uTVThe uDirect™ and uTV™ are optional accessories for all Quantum micro BTE hearing aids. • uDirect provides easy, hands-free access t

29Cause Possible remedyNo soundNot turned on Turn onLow/dead battery Replace batteryPoor battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professionalB

30Cause Possible remedyNot loud enoughLow volume Turn up volume; see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if

31Cause Possible remedyIntermittentLow battery Replace batteryDirty battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Two long beepsLow b

32Cause Possible remedyNot clear, distortedPoorly fitting earmolds/slim tubes/domesConsult your hearing healthcare professionalEarmolds/slim tubes/dome

33Cause Possible remedyWeak on the telephoneTelephone not positioned properlyMove telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal. See “Using the tel

34Warnings Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional. Hearing aids will not restore normal

35 Remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures. Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing aids

Quick referenceChanging batteries Low battery warning2 beeps every 30 minutes 312On/OffPlus (+) signson off openPush button switching programs volu

36Precautions The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well.

37Note to hearing healthcare professional Domes should never be fitted on patients with perforated eardrums, exposed middle ear cavities, or surgicall

38Warning to hearing aid dispensers (to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations) A hearing aid dispenser should advise a

39Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purp

40for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An

41Compliance informationDeclaration of conformityHereby Unitron declares that this Unitron product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Direc

42Notice 3This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-

43Client feedbackRecord your specific needs or concerns and bring to your first office visit after getting your hearing aids. This will help your hearing

44Additional notes____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table of contentsYour hearing aids at a glance ...2Putting your hearing aids on your ears ...

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2Your hearing aids at a glance1 Earhook - your custom made earmold attaches to your hearing aids using the earhook2 Microphone - sound enters yo

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4Putting your hearing aids on your earsYour behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids may be color-coded with a small dot on the battery door: red = right ea

51.3.3.2.3. Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear.BTEs with slim tubes 1. Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear. The slim tube