ReSound sparx Operation & User’s Manual

Hearing Instruments User Guide 17181911-US-11.01 Rev.B Manufactured or distributed by: ReSound North America 8001 Bloomington Freeway Bloomington, MN 55420 phone: 1-888-735-4327 ReSound Canada 303 Supertest Road Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M4 phone: 1-888-737-6863 gnresound.com [email protected] ...

3 Contents page Getting Started Adjusting to a world of new sounds 4 Turning your hearing instrument on and off  5 SmartStart™ 5 Standard custom models: —Inserting the hearing instrument 6 —Removing the hearing instrument 7 Remote microphone models: —Inserting the hearing instrument 8 —Removing the hearing instrument 9 Controls and features Volume control  10 Program selector 11 Your program enviro ...

5 getting started Turning Your Hearing Instrument On and Off Your ReSound hearing instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. 1. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned on and Program 1 is activated. 2. To turn the instrument off, open the battery door by lifting the tab at the edge of the battery door. Once the battery door opens, the instru ...

7 getting started Removing the Hearing Instrument (Standard custom models)   To remove the hearing instrument: • Grasp the removal cord with your thumb and index finger and pull outward. or: • Place your thumb on the bottom and index finger on the top of the instrument. Using a slight corkscrew motion, carefully remove the instrument from your ear. By experimenting, you may find a method that is easier for yo ...

9 getting started 4. Locate the microphone at the end of the tubing, and gently push the microphone into the creased area of the ear located above your ear canal. 5. After the microphone is in place, push the tubing into place. By experimenting, you may find a method that is easier for you. When properly inserted, the instru- ment should fit comfortably in your ear. If the hearing instrument irritates your ear in ...

11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Program Selector (Select models)   Your ReSound hearing instrument may feature mul- tiple programs. The selection of programs can be changed by your hearing healthcare professional. Please refer to the diagram of your hearing instrument on the Quick Reference insert for the location of the program selector. 1. You can switch between programs by pushing the program selector once. 2. Yo ...

13 CONTROLS AND FEATURES All ReSound hearing instruments are equipped with an adaptive digital feedback suppression system that is designed to reduce whistling (feedback) when an object, such as a telephone, is placed close to your hearing instrument. When using the telephone, we recommend that you hold it close to the microphone of the hearing instrument without laying it directly on the hearing instrument. If feedb ...

15 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive pad on the magnet. 3. Place the adhesive side of the magnet against the phone and firmly press the magnet into place. PhoneNow precautions Keep magnets out of reach of pets, children and mentally challenged persons. Seek medical attention if a magnet is swallowed. The magnet used to supplement the magnetic field of a telephone receiver may aff ...

17 CONTROLS AND FEATURES MAINTENANCE Changing the Battery The batteries for the hearing instrument are quite small, which may cause difficulty in seeing the battery and battery door markings. A magnifying glass and good lighting may be helpful. Open the battery door com- pletely by lifting the tab at the edge of the battery door. After removing the old battery, insert the new one with the “+” (flat) side facing t ...

19 MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove debris or moisture. If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, enclose it in a ReSound ReStore® drying unit or a sealed container together with a dry- ing agent (desiccant) overnight. Consult your hearing healthcare professional concerning which drying o ...

21 MAINTENANCE is pulled out, the hearing instrument will need to be returned for repair. Maintaining the Microphone Tube and Sound Inlet (All remote microphone models)   In remote microphone models, the microphone tube contains the wiring to the microphone, which delivers the sound into the hearing instrument. It is important that the microphone tube fits correctly in your ear. If the microphone tube irritates y ...

23 MAINTENANCE To install a new wax filter: 4. Hold the instrument’s sound outlet over a new wax filter. 5. Push the body of the instrument straight down onto the new wax filter. 6. Slide the hearing instrument away from the pack- age of replacement wax filters. 7. The new wax filter should now be in place. 8. Using your fingertip, push down on the newly attached wax filter to verify that it is securely a ...

25 GENERAL INFORMATION • Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines or other explosive areas, unless those areas are certi- fied for hearing instrument use. • Keep the instruments away from children under the age of three. Hearing instruments contain small parts that may present a choking hazard. • Warning: If device is broken, DO NOT USE. Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users Good health practic ...

27 GENERAL INFORMATION Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dis- pensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user ha ...

29 GENERAL INFORMATION POSSIBLE REMEDY • Turn on by closing the battery door • Replace battery • Insert battery properly • Clean sound inlet or outlet • Change wax filter, or consult your hearing healthcare professional • Consult your hearing healthcare professional • Replace battery • Remove and reinsert • Remove and reinsert • Clean sound inlet or outlet • Change wax filter, or co ...

31 GENERAL INFORMATION Warranty and Repairs ReSound grants you a comprehensive warranty on your hearing instrument from the date of original purchase. We pledge to secure functionality at least equivalent to the original hearing instrument. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, ReSound is committed to doing this in line with environment-friendly best practices. Hearing instruments therefore ...