INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BTE
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Instrument View BTE Microphone Openings Sound Hook Plastic tube Sound outlet Ventilation opening Earmould Push-button Battery door 5
Turning your instrument ON and OFF Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery in place. ON When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle. This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating. Click Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a click is felt. OFF To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it.
Standby Putting on your instrument Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in standby mode. Place the tip of the earmould in your ear canal, twisting slightly, making sure that the top part of the earmould (A) is pushed behind and under the fold (B) of your ear. To reactivate the instrument, push the button shortly again. Use the standby function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on.
Left/Right ear marking Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and the right. In order to easily identify whether it is left ear or right ear instrument, colour markings may be applied inside the battery door.
The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Push-button Your hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push- button for volume adjustment and switching between different programs. The push-button can be pressed and activated on either the upper part (UP) or the lower part (DOWN).
Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. Programs (Optional) Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using. Prg. 1: __________________________________ Prg. 2: __________________________________ Prg. 3: __________________________________ Prg.
Volume Control (Optional) A volume control may be activated Using 2 instruments The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. For ease of use, the push-button can be programmed to adjust the volume in the other instrument equivalently, by using the wireless communication between the instruments. This is referred as binaural interchange. To increase volume, click the upper part of the push-button.
Changing batteries Your hearing instrument battery size is 312 To replace the battery, follow these instructions: A worn out battery should be removed immediately. • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge in the bottom of the instrument. Remove the old battery. When the battery power is low, you will hear 2 beeps. This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a few hours of operation left.
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) Telecoil (Optional) This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning difficulties. The hearing instrument may have a build-in telecoil. Instructions: To lock the battery door: Make sure door is completely closed. Use the screwdriver in the cleaning tool to turn the tamper-resistant screw to lock’ed position.
Auto Phone (Optional) The Auto Phone is only activated when the hearing instrument is close to a telephone receiver. If you have a telecoil in your instrument, the Telecoil Phone program is activated. If you do not have a telecoil, the Acoustic Phone program is activated. When the Phone program is activated, you will hear a number of beeps. When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program. Not all telephones can activate the Auto Phone.
DAI (Direct Audio Input) If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI shoe with an external sound source, like a discman or hand mic, the signals of these devices will be directly transferred to your hearing instrument. . If you would like the DAI program alone, you can switch to the next program by using the program switch button.
Daily care of your hearing instrument Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound output or the ventilation opening of your hearing instrument. To prevent wax accumulation causing a change in performance, the guidelines in this section should be followed. Cleaning the instrument A range of cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the instruments. These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your hearing instruments.
Here’s how • Clean away any traces of wax from around the sound outlet with the brush. Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument. Replace brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the handle and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new one firmly into the handle. New brushes can be purchased from your local Hearing Care Professional. • Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly.
Cleaning the earmoulds The earmoulds should be washed regularly: • Disconnect the earmould and the tubing from the sound hook of the hearing instrument. • Wash the earmould in lukewarm water using a mild soap. Do not use strong detergents. • Make sure the earmould and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear earmould and tubing are connected to the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument.
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Using your hearing instrument Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, showers or heavy rain. Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs from person to person.
to be able to listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you will be able to wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day long. 2. Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expressions easily. You may experience new speech sounds, which can seem a little disturbing in the beginning. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds, you should hear speech clearer. 3.
in this position, remember to speak directly into the microphone on the telephone in order to ensure good understanding in the opposite “end of the line”. If your hearing aid has a telecoil (and your telephone has a built in tele-loop) you can switch into telecoil program in order to improve the sound reception further. Remember that the telecoil in hearing aids may pick up disturbing signals from electronic devices, such as a fax machines, computers, televisions or similar.
resulting from a physiological condition. What they will give you, however, is help towards making better use of the hearing ability that you have. If you have two hearing instruments always wear both. The most important benefits of wearing two hearing instruments are: • Your ability to localize sounds will improve. • It will be easier to understand speech in noisy surroundings. • You will experience a fuller, more comfortable sound picture.
Common problems and their solutions Effect Squealing noise No sound Cause Solution Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor Hearing instrument inserted improperly Reinsert hearing instrument Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or, if necessary, have wax protection system changed by your Hearing Care Professional (pg. 9) (pg. 26) Clogged microphone opening Clean microphone opening with a brush Worn-out battery Replace battery (pg.
Common problems and their solutions Effect Whirring noise or beeping Cause Solution Dirty or corroded battery contacts Open and close the battery door several times or replace battery (pg. 18) Dirty or corroded battery Clean battery surfaces with dry cloth or replace battery (pg. 18) Replace battery (pg. 18) Worn -out battery If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
International Warranty Oticon hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, earwax filters etc. of this limited warranty. Please consult him/her for further information.
Oticon Warranty Certificate Product approval, precautions and markings Name of Owner: The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.714 MHz. The emission power from the radio system is extremely low and is guaranteed harmless. For comparison, the radiation of the instrument is far less than the radiation generated by normal electrical installations in your natural environment, such as light bulbs, electrical wires, etc.
The hearing instrument contains a module with: ID: U28FUBTE01 IC: 1350B-FUBTE01 0543 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Warnings 906 69 510 00 / 03.07 Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Such actions can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or can even be fatal. You should familiarise yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument.
Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss • Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small children or people with learning difficulties cannot reach them. • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check carefully your medicine before swallowing any pills. • Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be swallowed by accident.
Battery use Interference • Always use batteries recommended by your hearing care professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. • Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to the most stringent international standards. But new technical developments constantly bring new products into society, and some may emit electromagnetic radiation, leading to unforeseen interference in hearing instruments.
Possible side effects • Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (ear wax). • The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases cause a skin irritation. Consult a doctor if you experience any of these side effects. Safety requirements regarding Direct Audio Input (DAI) • The safety of hearing instruments with DAI (Direct Audio Input) is determined by the external signal source.
