Bernafon SoundGate 3 Manuel utilisateur
Instructions for Use
SOUNDGATE 3
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Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain
your new SoundGate 3. Ensure you read this booklet
carefully, including the Warnings section. This will
help you get the most benet from your SoundGate 3.
If you have additional questions about the use of your
SoundGate 3, contact your hearing care professional.
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Intended use: SoundGate 3 is intended to be used by
Bernafon wireless hearing aid users
together with the given hearing solution.
SoundGate 3 is a communication
interface between the hearing aid and
other devices such as mobile phones.
SoundGate 3 can be connected to a
range of additional external devices to
enable the hearing aid users to better hear
a TV or to communicate through Bluetooth
enabled mobile phones etc.
SoundGate 3 can also be used as a
remote control that enables the hearing aid
user to adjust hearing aid volume and
change programs in the hearing aid.
Indications for use: No indications for use.
Intended user: Person with hearing loss using a hearing
aid and their caregivers. Hearing care
professional responsible for adjusting the
accessory.
Intended user
group:
Adults and children older than
36 months.
Use environment: Indoor and outdoor.
Contraindications: Not suitable for infants below
36 months. Users of active implants must
pay special attention when using the
device. For more information, read the
Warnings section.
Clinical benets: See clinical benets of the hearing aid.
Intended use
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Warnings 8
Package content 14
Getting started 17
Charging the Battery 17
Battery indication 19
Battery life 21
Attaching the neck strap 22
Wearing the SoundGate 3 23
Hands Free with Neck Strap 23
Hand Held or in the Pocket 23
Using the protective skin 24
Positioning the microphone 25
Operating the SoundGate 3 26
Turning your SoundGate 3 ON and OFF 27
Adjusting the volume and program settings 29
Pairing to a mobile telephone
or other Bluetooth®devices 31
Connecting to paired Bluetooth®devices 33
Using with a mobile telephone 34
Using the SoundGate App 39
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Using with an MP3 Player or Computer 41
Wireless Connection 41
Wired connection 42
Using the telephone coil 44
SoundGate 3 wireless range 45
External Audio Devices (Bluetooth®) 45
Hearing aid range 46
Visual indicators 48
Troubleshooting 51
Cleaning and maintenance 58
International warranty 59
Technical information 61
Declaration of Conformity 65
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General Warnings
For your personal safety and to ensure correct usage,
you should familiarise yourself fully with the
following general warnings before using your device.
Consult your hearing care professional if you
experience unexpected operations or serious
incidents with your device during use or because of
its use. Your hearing care professional will support
you with issue handling and, if relevant, reporting to
the manufacturer and/or the national authorities.
Choking hazards and risk of swallowing
batteries or other small parts
SoundGate 3, their parts and batteries should be kept
out of reach of children and anyone who might
swallow these items or otherwise cause injury to
themselves. If a battery, hearing aid or small part is
swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
X-ray/CT/MR/PET scanning, electrotherapy and
surgery
Remove your SoundGate 3 before X-ray examinations
and CT/MR/PET scans, electrotherapy, surgery, etc.
as your SoundGate 3 may be damaged when
exposed to strong electromagnetic elds.
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Explosives
The SoundGate 3 is safe to use under normal usage
conditions. SoundGate 3 has not been tested for
compliance with international standards concerning
explosive environments. Therefore, do not use
SoundGate 3 in environments with danger of
explosions e.g. mines, oxygen rich environments or
areas where ammable anaesthetics are handled.
Interference
The SoundGate 3 has been thoroughly tested for
interference according to the most stringent
international standards. However, interference
between the SoundGate 3 and other devices
(e.g. some mobile telephones, Citizens Band devices,
store alarm systems and other wireless devices) may
occur. If this occurs, increase the distance between
the SoundGate 3 and the interfering device.
Heat and chemicals
The SoundGate 3 must never be exposed to extreme
heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. The
SoundGate 3 must not be dried in microwave ovens
or other ovens. The chemicals in cosmetics,
hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion
and insect repellent can damage the SoundGate 3 .
Always remove your SoundGate 3 before applying
such products and allow time to dry before use.
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Use on aircraft
Your SoundGate 3 uses Bluetooth wireless
technology. Your SoundGate 3 should not be used on
board an aircraft, unless specically permitted by the
ight personnel.
Active Implants
The SoundGate 3 has been thoroughly tested and
characterised for human health according to
international standards for human exposure (Specic
Absorption Ratio – SAR), induced electromagnetic
power and voltages into the human body. The
exposure values are well below international
accepted safety limits for SAR, induced electro-
magnetic power and voltages into the human body
dened in the standards for human health and
coexistence with active medical implants, such as
pacemakers and heart debrillators.
General Warnings
Autres manuels pour SoundGate 3
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