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Trouble Shooting: "I cannot hear!"

Remember: Pressing too hard - blocks out all sound!

• Use LIGHT pressure for HEART sounds
   
• Use FIRMER pressure for LUNG sounds
   
• Use MEDIUM pressure for taking blood pressure readings.
   
• Are eartips in ear canal properly? The eartips should point away from your body.
   
• Try using them in the other direction. Is the fit better?
   
• Do the metal binaurals feel twisted in your ears? Hold both the binaurals/eartips in your hands, pointed away from your body, gently push them away from you to align, using equal pressure."
  Is the fit better?
   
• When you tap on the diaphragm, does it make a drum sound? If not, your diaphragm is loose.
   
• Tighten by holding head and turning Retaining Ring clockwise.
   
• Are the diaphragm and retaining ring still attached to the head of your scope? See accessories for replacements.
   
• Are you pressing harder than necessary? Try lighter pressure.
   
• Are you in a noisy environment? Place entire palm over headpiece and apply the correct pressure using the palm of your hand.