Telephone Tips; Telecoil - Advanced Bionics CI Q30 Guia Del Usuario

Use a patch cable. A patch cable may be used to connect directly to a cellular or cordless
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phone. The patch cable connects to the headset jack of the phone on one end and
the auxiliary jack of the ComPilot on the other. An Audio Interface Cable is available from
AB, or a custom-made patch cable from an independent vendor may be required. Consult
with a hearing care professional or an AB representative for further information regarding
this option.
Use a speaker phone. Using a speaker phone eliminates the need for additional equipment
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when using the telephone. Simply turn on the speaker phone and communicate in your
regular manner.

Telephone Tips

Be patient. Remember that phone use takes practice and will improve over time.
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Practice listening with familiar speakers, such as family members, friends, your therapist, or
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hearing care professional.
It may be helpful to become familiar with the topic of discussion ahead of time. For example,
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tell your friend to call you at a specific time to talk about a specific topic (e.g., Call me at 6:00
p.m. to talk about going to the movies).
You may need to practice with several telephones to find one that is right.
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When selecting a cellular phone, remember to try the phone first.
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For additional telephone support and listening exercises, visit TheListeningRoom.com.
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Telecoil

Using the Built-in Telecoil
Telecoils provide wireless access to hearing-aid-compatible telephones and induction-loop
systems (found in some public facilities). Telecoils capture electromagnetic fields in the
environment and deliver these signals to your processor. A telecoil is built into your processor
and is programmed by a hearing care professional. To activate your telecoil, first consult with
the hearing care professional to determine if a program in your processor has been created for
its use. If so, the telecoil will activate once the processor is switched to the designated program.
For your telecoil to be effective, the recipient must have access to a looped system or a hearing
aid-compatible phone. This will allow the telecoil to receive the electromagnetic field generated
by these devices. If the recipient is attempting to use the telecoil with a non-compatible audio
device, no sound or a low-level humming or buzzing noise may be heard.
Telecoils are known to be susceptible to magnetic noise generated by
CAUTION:
most industrial lighting fixtures, store and airport security scanners, band scanners,
power transformers, motor starters, and monitor screens.
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