America Hears Freedon SIE Manuel d'utilisateur

Hearing Instrument User ManualQUALITY QUALITY  CONVENIENCE CONVENIENCE  VALUE VALUESince 1979

Wax ProtectionWax Protection systems are used to accumulate wax and debris before it reachesyour hearing aid components. This makes wax accumulation

To remove:• Place the positive tip of the WaxStop tool into the WaxStop in your hearingaid.• Remove the WaxStop tool, pulling the WaxStop out o

Memory Selection• To use the memory selector wandtouch it high up on your ear where thehearing aid sits as shown.• To change to the next memory moveth

Adaptive Directional MicrophoneAmerica Hears' Adaptive Directional Microphone (ADM) Module is a superiordirectional microphone system. With soph

Wax and MoistureEars normally produce wax and moisture which can damage your instrument. Propercleaning and storage of your instruments will help pro

Storing Hearing Aids and Use of Drying KitA special drying kit is included with yourhearing instruments. The jar contains beadsthat are specially de

Special PrecautionsYour instruments are delicate, precision electronic devices and as such, require thespecial care and handling that would be afforde

Common Problems and SolutionsIf you experience any problems with your instruments that you are unable to resolve,contact America Hears for assistance.

What To ExpectCongratulations on the purchase of America Hears hearing instruments. You'vetaken the first step toward improving your hearing, and

Additional InformationIf you have difficulty hearing, you are not alone. Millions of people in this countryshare your problem. Many people who exper

Table of ContentsFreedom AD Model12FreedomAD SIE Tubing Replacement and Custom Ear Tip3Battery Insertion5Inserting Hearing Aids6On/Off and Volume Adju

Before you are fit with your hearing instruments, your hearing care professionalshould advise you to promptly seek medical attention if you are experi

Virtual Office SoftwareIf you have purchased the optional programming kit you will receive aprogramming kit that enables you to adjust your own instru

Uninstall Outdated SoftwareIf you have previously installed a version of America Hears software you must firstuninstall before installing a new versio

Install New SoftwareIt is important that you do notconnect the America Hearsprogrammer to your computer untilafter you have installed thesoftware.• Pl

• Click the Next button.• Click the Finish button.• Click the Install button.Note: This process could take afew minutes to complete.• Click the OK but

• Plug the USB cord into your computer.• Plug the programmer into the USB port ofyour computer.A windows message will pop up in the lowerright corner

Get ConnectedIf you have purchased the optional programming kit you will receive aprogramming kit that enables you to adjust your own instruments or m

Contact America Hears To contact America Hears:Call: 1-800-492-4515E-mail: [email protected]

Freedom AD ModelThank you for choosing America Hears FreedomAD hearing aids!FreedomAD hearing aids are available exclusively from America Hears and of

FreedomAD SIEThe FreedomAD SIE (speaker-in-the-ear) is an open fit style instrument that sitsbehind the ear. This ultra small, light-weight, comforta

Tubing Replacement and Custom Ear TipNote: It is important NOT to pull the tubing itself,as it can becomestretched and distorted. It is also importa

• An ear tip can be attached by inserting the sound tip completely into the ear tipas shown.• To remove, simply slide the sound tip out from the ear t

Battery InsertionYour hearing aids are designed to use size 10 batteries. A zinc-air type battery isrecommended, but any type or brand may be used.•

Inserting Hearing AidsInserting your hearing instruments for the first time can be challenging. Until yourhearing aid is fully inserted there can be f

On/Off and Volume AdjustmentOn and Off:Your FreedomAD SIE is turned on and off by opening and closing the batterycompartment.Note: Whenever you turn