Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones | Motorola V557

Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones

Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies.

When some mobile phones 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 phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label 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 phone successfully. 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 and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. 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 hearing 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.)

Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health

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Motorola V557 manual Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones

Contents

V557 Page Take a picture Turn on & off, hang up, exit menus Charge up Left Soft Key Volume Keys Smart KeySelect menu items Go handsfree Right Soft Key Motorola, Inc Manual Number 6809495A69-O Contents Service and repairs SAR Data index Main menu Menu map Optional features Settings menu About this guide SymbolsThis means a feature requires an optional accessory Essentials SIM card New batteries are not fully BatteryBattery installation Battery charging Charge Complete when finished Battery tips To turn on your phone, press and hold o Turn it on & offMake a call Answer a call Call a stored phone number Store a phone number Your phone number Options Power upMain attractions MEdia Net Live Ticker Automatic setup DisplayText layout Subscribe to more content Free channelsFast navigation Manage channels Charges CoverageHelp Change Press Mto open Photo Brightness Take & send a photo Multimedia messages Send a multimedia messageSee how much memory remains Main attractions Receive a multimedia message Bluetooth wireless Turn Bluetooth power on or off Power OnUse a headset or handsfree car kit Copy files to another device Send files to a printer Receive files from another device With device Press the Drop key Advanced Bluetooth featuresSetup Find Me Drop pairing Just Once, or Never Features Switch toSet Bluetooth Edit key See page 1 for a basic phone diagram BasicsDisplay = Gprs PDP context active Is using a high-speed Enhanced Data for GSM = unsecure CSD call Connection Menus Menu features To go back to Entry modes Some features let you enter textPress # in a text entry view to select an entry mode Text entry For example, if you press 7 7 6 4, your display shows ITAP mode Press 1 to enter punctuation or other characters Tap mode Character is Volume Numeric modeSymbol mode Smart key Change the ringer volume from the home screenTo change your ringer volume when your phone is closed, see Navigation key Codes & passwords Handsfree speakerLock & unlock phone Phone Lock Lock Now Customize AudioChange audio alerts Your phone needs the time and date for the datebook Find it Press M w Settings Personalize WallpaperTime & date Wallpaper Find it Press M w Settings Personalize Screen Saver Screen saverThemes Display appearance Answer options To make and answer calls, see CallsTurn off a call alert Recent calls Talk then Fax Talk and then send a fax Same call see RedialCall Or recent calls lists Internal displays Return a callCaller ID Emergency calls Voicemail Other features FeaturesAdvanced calling Features Speed dial Attach a phoneNumber Mute a call Features InternationalCalls Hold a call TTY calls Features Transfer a callCall forwarding Restrict calls Address book View for Features Set ringer IDFor an address Set picture ID Address for an Features Set categorySet primary Number or Book list Features Create groupMailing list Sort address Messages Manage Features Use aTemplate Read Scroll Features Print messagePersonalizing Browser IDs Features Activate ringerRing volume Volume Keys Features Show/hideMenu icons Change home Call times Can’t recover itFeatures Call times In-call timer Handsfree Data & fax calls NetworkPersonal organizer See datebook Features Add newDatebook Event Play voice CurrencyConverter Fun & games Security Edit sounds SoundsCreate ring Tones Features Download Objects fromWeb Application Game or Service and repairs Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data Sending Datebook entry, printing Datebook entry, sending Index ITAP text entry mode Personalize 60 phone number 13 photo 19 SIM card 8, 11, 39, 68 skin Smart key 38 Your phone number Patent Re ,976 Index Important Safety and Legal Information Manual Number 6809497A47-O Software Copyright Notice Contents A-3 Operational Precautions Safety and General Information Product Operation RF Energy Interference/Compatibility Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Driving Precautions Operational WarningsDo not place a mobile device in the air bag deployment area Motorola Original batteries and chargers Symbol DefinitionImportant safety information follows Battery Repetitive Motion Choking HazardsGlass Parts Seizures/Blackouts 10Safety Information Products Covered Length of Coverage What Does this Warranty Cover? Consumer Radio Accessories Product ProductsAccessories that are Lifetime of ownership by the first Floppy disk Exclusions Date of purchase How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information Who Is Covered?What Will Motorola Do? Your address and telephone number What Other Limitations Are There? 16Warranty Hearing Aid Compatibility Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones 18Hearing Aid Compatibility Thank you for choosing a Motorola product Product RegistrationSource WHO Fact Sheet Online Product Registration Export Law Assurances Wireless The New Recyclable Drive Safe, Call Smart SM Smart Practices While Driving