Starkey RIC - User Manual

RIC
O P E R AT I O N S M A N U A L
Receiver-In-The-Canal
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Your Destiny hearing system uses the power
of nFusion
™
Technology which provides vast
improvements in feedback cancellation, noise
management, environmental detection, sound
quality and directional hearing.
“If someone makes a decision to get a
hearing aid, we don’t want to delay another
day, because we know we have a chance to
change their lives. You don’t wait to change
someone’s life.”
— Jerry Ruzicka, President
Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Summary

Identification

Features, Controls and Identification

Lists and describes the components of the hearing system and how it can be identified.

Preparation

Batteries

Explains how to insert or replace the hearing system's battery, including battery types.

Battery Indicator Tones

Details the sounds indicating low battery voltage and when the battery will stop working.

Helpful Hints

Provides advice on handling and changing batteries to prevent damage and ensure correct usage.

Warnings

Alerts users about the dangers of swallowing batteries and provides safety precautions.

Insertion and Removal

Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting and removing the hearing system receiver and instrument.

Handling and Care Tips

Offers guidance on managing potential ear irritation or allergic reactions to the hearing system.

Operation

On, Off and Volume Levels

Explains how to turn the hearing system on and off and discusses volume level adjustments by a professional.

Multimemory Settings

Describes how to access up to four hearing programs using the Multimemory button and their associated tones/environments.

Directional Settings

Explains the use of directional microphones for improved speech understanding in noisy environments.

Telephone Use

Discusses using the hearing system with telephones and explains compatibility based on ANSI standards.

Summary of Settings

Provides a table summarizing programmed environments and directional settings for different programs.

Hearing System Care

Instrument Care

Provides instructions on daily cleaning and maintenance to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance.

Storage and Maintenance Tips

Offers tips for proper storage and handling of the hearing system to maintain its condition and prevent damage.

Service and Repair

Advises against self-repair and directs users to contact their hearing care professional for issues.

Troubleshooting Guide

Presents a guide to common symptoms, their possible causes, and suggested solutions for hearing system issues.

Tips for Better Communication

For You

Offers communication strategies for the user to improve their listening experience and interactions.

For Your Family and Friends

Provides advice for family and friends on how to communicate effectively with someone who has a hearing loss.

FDA Information

Required Information

Details information required by FDA regulations, including warnings for dispensers and users.

Starkey RIC Specifications