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facing the same way as the plus (+) sign on theedge of the battery door. This will ensure that thebattery door closes properly. Note: If the battery i

Operating Instructions Your Passport ITE hearing instrument may come with2 controls that allow you to further adjust yourPassport hearing instrument.

If duoLink is enabled the hearing instrument can beset so that by changing the volume on one hearinginstrument, both will be adjusted.Your Passport he

towards the floor. Each step will change the hearinginstrument performance. Sometimes multiple stepsare required to achieve the desired listening resu

new program. Also if duoLink is enabled the hearinginstrument can also be set so that by pressing thepush button on one hearing instrument, both will

Volume ControlIf your push button has been configured as a volumecontrol, you can adjust the volume level by pushingthe button. Your Passport hearing

14Using the Telephone As telephones don’t all work the same, you mayexperience different results from different phones. Youcan use many phones by sim

work with the wireless uDirect accessory, you mightbenefit from a Bluetooth hands free option. Refer tothe uDirect User Guide for more information. If

Caring for your Hearing Instruments• Open the battery door when not in use.• Always remove your hearing instruments whenusing hair care products. The

Cleaning your Hearing InstrumentsEar wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearinginstruments are free of ear wax is an important step inyour daily

Table of ContentsYour Passport™ Hearing Instruments ...1Overview of your Passport™ ITE...2Fe

Signature Features of your Passport™Hearing InstrumentsSmartFocus™With a Passport hearing instrument, you can focus onhearing speech or background noi

DuoLinkWith duoLink, your hearing instruments wirelesslycommunicate with each other. As you make a programor volume change on one hearing instrument,

Assistive Listening DevicesListening in Public PlacesPassport’s telecoil can also helpyou listen in public placesequipped with telecoil compatibleassi

Warnings• Hearing instruments should only be used asdirected by your physician or hearing healthcareprofessional.• Hearing instruments will not restor

the maximum output of your hearing instruments issuitable for your particular hearing loss.Magnet Warnings• Be sure the magnet is securely affixed to

mouth. If a hearing instrument or battery isswallowed, call a physician immediately.Precautions• The use of hearing instruments is only part ofhearing

Troubleshooting GuideCAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDYNo sound• Not turned on• Low/dead battery• Poor battery contact• Battery upside down• Hearing instruments bl

Whistling • Hearing instruments not inserted properly • Volume too loud• Hand/clothing near ear• Poorly fitting hearing instrumentsNot clear, distorte

Warning to Hearing InstrumentDispensers A hearing instrument dispenser should advise aprospective hearing instrument user to consult promptlywith a li

Important Notice for Prospective HearingInstrument Users Good health practice requires that a person with ahearing loss have a medical evaluation by a

Your Passport™ Hearing InstrumentsHearing Healthcare Professional:_________________________________________________________________________Telephone:

amplification, you should inquire about the availabilityof a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Manyhearing instrument dispensers now offer prog

NoticesNotice 1This instrument is certified under:FCC ID: VMY-UWITEIC: 2756A-UWITEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules andwith RSS-210 o

Notice 3This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim

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ManufacturerUnitron Hearing Ltd.20 Beasley Drive, P.O. Box 9017, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X1 CanadaUnitron DistributorsCorporate Office/International20 Be

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Overview of your Passport™ ITEThere are different styles of ITEs available. Thediagrams below identify some of the components onyour hearing instrumen

Legend1 Microphone 2 Program Button or Push Button Volume Control (depending on your customized fitting)3 Rotary/Scroll Volume Control or smartFocus

Features of your Passport™ HearingInstrumentPassport premium hearing instruments may have thefollowing features:• automatic listening program• 3 addit

Inserting and Removing your HearingInstrumentsYour hearing instruments are color-coded red for theright ear and blue for the left ear. The color is in

Turning your Hearing Instruments Onand OffON:To turn your hearing instruments on, close the batterydoor. Note: It may take 5 seconds before theheari

Battery InformationLow Battery WarningWhen you hear two long beeps, your hearing devicesare warning you that their batteries are low. You willhear the