Kyocera Hydro LIFE - Manual (Page 92)

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cause unacceptable noise levels in the
hearing device. Trying out the phone with
your hearing device is the best way to
evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet
FCC requirements for hearing aid
compatibility and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than
unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of
the two ratings.)
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet
FCC requirements and are likely to be more
usable with a he
aring device’s telecoil (“T
Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than
unrated phones. (T4 is the better/higher of
the two ratings. Note that not all hearing
devices have telecoils in them.)
Note: This phone has been tested and
rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses.
However, there may be some newer
wireless technologies used in this phone
that have not been tested yet for use with
hearing aids. It is important to try the
different features of this phone thoroughly
and in different locations, using your
hearing aid or cochlear implant, to
determine if you hear any interfering
noise. Consult your service provider or
the manufacturer of this phone for
information on hearing aid compatibility. If
you have questions about return or
exchange policies, consult your service
provider or phone retailer.
Hearing aid devices may also be measured
for immunity to interference noise from
wireless phones and should have ratings
similar to phones. Ask your hearing
healthcare professional for the rating of
your hearing aid. Add the rating of your
hearing aid and your phone to determine
probable usability:
● Any combined rating equal to or greater
than six offers excellent use.
● Any combined rating equal to five is
considered normal use.
● Any combined rating equal to four is
considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an
M3 phone, you will have a combined rating
of six for “excellent use.” This is
synonymous for T ratings.
More information about hearing aid
compatibility may be found at:
www.fcc.gov, www.fda.gov, and
www.accesswireless.org.
Getting the Best Hearing Device
Experience With Your Phone
To further minimize interference, move the
phone around to find the point with least
interference.
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the
most out of your battery’s performance.