Helio Ocean user manual Wireless Devices

SAFETY AND WARRANTY	FCC HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY
	(HAC) REGULATIONS FOR
	WIRELESS DEVICES

On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless handsets under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless handsets be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities.

While some wireless handsets are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and handsets also vary in the amount of interference they generate.

The wireless device industry has developed a rating system for wireless handsets, to assist hearing device users find handsets that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all handsets have been rated. Handsets that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated handset successfully. Trying out the handset with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

Your mobile device model complies with FCC rules governing hearing aid compatibility. These rules require an M3 microphone or higher value. The M-value, shown on the device box, refers to lower radio frequency (RF) emissions. A higher M-value generally indicates that a device model has a lower RF emissions level, which may improve the likelihood that the device will operate with certain hearing aids. Some hearing aids are more immune than others are to interference. Please consult your hearing health professional to determine the M-rating of your hearing aid and whether your hearing aid will work with this device.

FCC HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY	SAFETY AND WARRANTY
(HAC) REGULATIONS FOR
WIRELESS DEVICES

This handset complies with the requirements set forth in Section

68.4of the Federal Communication Commision’s rules governing hearing aids and providing inductive coupling capability for the hearing aid’s telecoil. The microphone (M) and telecoil (T) ratings are labeled on the box. Devices meeting HAC compliance have a minimum M3 or T3 rating. M refers to lower RF emissions levels for customers using their hearing aids in microphone mode. T refers to internal telecoil coupling for customers with t-coil-equipped hearing aids. Some hearing aids are more immune than others are to interference. To determine the immunity of your hearing aids, please contact your hearing health professional.

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