Songbird Flexfit Manuel utilisateur

Digital Hearing Aid

User Instructional

Brochure

Flexﬁt

Flex

New &

Improved!

New &

Improved!

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Congratulations and welcome to Songbird.

This brochure provides you with easy-to-follow

instructions for using and maintaining your hearing

aid. It also contains important medical information

as well as information about what to expect when

you start to use the product. If you have any

further questions, do not hesitate to call us at

1-800-789-1830 or visit our website at

www.SongbirdHearing.com.

Important: Please read this entire guide before

using your new Songbird.

Your purchase of the Songbird Flexfit®Digital

Hearing Aid includes a protective case, your

hearing aid, two “312” hearing aid batteries,

optional foam rings, and a wax removal tool. An

insert with Technical Information is also included

for your reference.

The new and improved Songbird Flexfit was

designed to be the ultimate in performance and

convenience. Its innovative technology enables

you to get more life out of standard 312 batteries

than traditional digital aids. Also, its unique

modular design enables easy battery replacement

and flexible maintenance options, allowing you to

replace the Earpiece at your convenience.

Using Your Hearing Aid ................................ 2-11

Cleaning Your Hearing Aid .......................... 12-13

Songbird’s Unique Modular Design.............. 14 -16

Helpful Hints ................................................. 17

Medical Information and Warnings ..............18-20

How Do You Know If You Have Hearing Loss?

20-21

Adjusting to Wearing Hearing Aids...............22-23

Dos and Don’ts..........................................24-25

Troubleshooting.........................................26-29

Important Reminders ......................................30

Children with Hearing Loss .............................. 31

Important Notice for Prospective Users........32-33

100% Satisfaction Guarantee.....................34-35

Songbird Products & Accessories .....................35

Questions and Comments................................36

Table of Contents

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Using Your Hearing Aid

The Main Body is the

portion of the hearing

aid that houses most

of the electronics.

This piece connects

to the Earpiece and

includes the:

Volume Control. This makes the sound louder

or softer. This also serves as the “On/Off”

switch.

The Earpiece is

the portion of

the hearing aid

that includes the

battery holder,

the cord, and the

tip. This piece

connects to the

Main Body and

includes the:

Cord. It extends over your ear and is adjustable

to give you optimal fit and comfort.

Tip. Fits comfortably inside the ear to direct

the sound in. Slots in the tip allow sound to

pass through the aid into the ear.

Tip Handle. Handle helps to insert and remove

the tip.

Battery Holder. Use “312” hearing aid

batteries.

Volume

Control

Cord

Tip

Handle

Battery

Holder

Main

Body

Earpiece

Finger

Grips

Your new Songbird

has two main

components, the

Main Body and

the Earpiece. The

finger grips are

used to open the

hearing aid.

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Instructions For Use

1. Open the hearing aid case

Remove the outer packaging, then slide

open the case and remove the hearing aid.

2. Insert the Battery

Use the finger grips to open the hearing aid.

This will expose the battery holder.

Using Your Hearing Aid (continued)

Remove the visible tab on the 312

battery and gently place the battery

into the holder in the lower portion of

the hearing aid. You will know that the

hearing aid is facing the right way when

the open bowl of the battery holder is

facing you. Insert the battery with the

plus sign “+” facing you. Gently close

the two portions of the hearing aid. The

hearing aid will not close if the battery is

inserted the wrong way.

Note: If the Main Body and the Earpiece

come apart, see page 15 for how to

put them back together.

Insert

battery

with plus

sign facing

you

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3. Turn on and set volume level

Turn the hearing aid on to the desired

volume by rotating the volume control

from the red line (Off) to

1, 2, or 3. The higher the

number, the louder the

hearing aid will be.

Tip: If you are trying this

for the first time,

it is recommended

that you start on the

mid-range volume

setting, 2, then

adjust as needed.

Using Your Hearing Aid (continued)

ONONON

4. Put the body behind your ear,

then insert the tip

Place the body behind your ear, with the

cord hanging in front of your ear (A). Grasp

the tip handle and slowly push and wiggle

the tip into your ear as far as it will go (B).

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5. Put the body behind your ear,

then insert the tip

(continued)

For the most secure fit, pull up and back on

your ear as shown while pushing the tip into

place (A). The tip handle is intended to keep

the tip from going too far and should still be

visible when looking into the ear (B).

Using Your Hearing Aid (continued)

Tip: If you hear a whistling sound (feedback),

use your finger to reposition the tip. If

it persists, lowering the volume or using

the enclosed optional foam rings can

help eliminate the whistling.

6. Adjust the cord length (if needed)

If the cord is too short to

insert the tip or too long

and not snug over the ear,

take the hearing aid off

(see Remove below) and

pull the cord through the

hearing aid body to adjust.

7. Remove

While the tip is in your ear, grasp the body

and gently take it off your ear. Then, grasp

the cord as close to the tip as possible and

gently wiggle the tip out of your ear.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the body to pull the

tip directly out of the ear. This may strain the

cord and could damage the earpiece.

Shorten

Lengthen

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8. Turning off

To turn the Songbird off

and conserve battery life,

rotate the volume control

down so that the red line

is completely visible. As

you do this, you may feel

a slight “click.” Turn the

control as far as it will go.

IMPORTANT: If the red line is not completely

visible at the top of the hearing aid wheel,

then the hearing aid is not turned off.

Using Your Hearing Aid (continued)

OFFOFF

Red

Line

Yo u will

feel a

slight click

9. Replacing batteries

To replace the battery, simply open the

hearing aid and remove the battery. Refer

to pages 4 & 5 to ensure you are inserting

the battery correctly. Once the fresh battery

is inserted, close the two portions, turn the

Volume Control ON, and the hearing aid will

power up. If the two pieces come apart, see

page 15 for how to put them back together.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the circular bullseye

design on the side of the hearing aid is

facing you. This will ensure the battery does

not fall out when you open the hearing aid.

10. Storing

Store your Songbird in the protective case

when it is not in use.

Hold

with

circular

design

facing

you

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Cleaning Your Hearing Aid

(and Your Ears)

Periodically wipe the entire tip of the•

hearing aid with a dry tissue or slightly

moist (not wet) cloth.

Occasionally, wax and debris may accumu-•

late in the tip of the hearing aid. To remove

this wax, use the enclosed wax removal tool

to gently scoop away anything you might

see inside the tip after each use. You will

see the wire loop go underneath the rubber

tip – scrape out the wax, but do not push

the wire loop all the way down.

If wax accumulation causes the hearing aid•

to fail and cleaning does not resolve the

issue, the Earpiece can be easily replaced

(see page 16).

It is important to keep your ears clean to•

maximize the life of your Songbird. Earwax

can clog up your hearing aid and cause it

to not work properly. For best results, it

may be beneficial to clean your ears with

commercially available ear wash systems

or visit your doctor for treatment.

Never• use instruments like cotton swabs,

toothpicks, hairpins, or the enclosed wax

removal tool to remove wax from the

ear canal.

If you have excessive earwax you should

discontinue using the hearing aid and

consult your physician.

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When the two portions come apart, you can

attach them by:

1. Holding the Main Body part of the hearing

aid in your left hand with the circular design

facing you.

2. Attaching the hooks on the Earpiece (A) to

the pins on the Main Body (B). This will create

the hinge.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to close the

hearing aid if the hooks are not attached to

the pins, as this can cause permanent damage

to the body.

Your Songbird was designed to open into two

pieces. The Main Body houses the Volume

Control and other electronics and should

not be thrown away. The earpiece portion is

replaceable.

The two portions open to allow easy

replacement of the 312 battery. The

two portions also come apart to enable

replacement of the Earpiece.

Songbird’s Unique

Modular Design

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Replacing the Earpiece

Wax build-up in the hearing aid is typically

the #1 cause of failure for traditional hearing

aids, often resulting in costly repairs and/

or a need for total hearing aid replacement.

For your convenience, the Songbird has been

designed to allow you to easily replace the

Earpiece without the hassle or high expense

of full hearing aid replacement or repairs.

If after ongoing use you find that inserting

new batteries and cleaning the tip do not

restore normal volume levels, then it may

mean that you need to replace the Earpiece.

IMPORTANT: To extend the life of your aid,

make sure to clean the tip as directed.

You can order replacement Earpieces at

www.SongbirdHearing.com or by calling

Customer Service at 1-800-789-1830.

Songbird’s Unique

Modular Design (continued) Helpful Hints

Now that you know how to use your Songbird,

here are some things to keep in mind as you

adjust to your new hearing experience.

It takes time to get used to new sounds –•

the brain needs time to adjust. Be patient

and keep at it – wearing your Songbird

regularly will help you adjust.

You may also notice lots of background•

noises. These have almost always been a

part of your environment, and in time you

will tune out many of them.

It also may take time for a hearing aid to•

feel comfortable – try wearing it for short

periods of time, then gradually increase and

it will soon feel more natural.

The rest of this booklet contains more helpful

information about getting the most out of

your Songbird experience. We encourage you

to refer back to it from time to time.

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