Pr eli m in ar y INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CIC, MIC, ITC, ITE
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Instrument View CIC/MIC Microphone opening Battery door Ventilation opening Sound outlet + wax protection system Ventilation opening Battery size: 10 5
Instrument View ITC Sound outlet + wax protection system Push-button (Optional) Microphone opening Ventilation opening Battery door Ventilation opening Battery size: 312 7
Instrument View ITE Microphone openings Battery door Push-button Volume Control Wheel (Optional) Battery size: 312 9 Sound outlet + wax protection system Ventilation opening
Turning your instruments 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. OFF Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door with your finger nail. To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it.
Inserting your hearing instruments Programs (Optional) Place the tip of the hearing instrument in your ear canal (use your right hand to insert the right instrument and your left hand to insert the left instrument). Your hearing instruments may have a push-button for switching between different programs. Push briefly on the button to activate the program switch.
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. Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. Prg. 1: __________________________________ Prg. 2: __________________________________ Prg. 3: __________________________________ Prg.
Standby (only installed with push-button) If your hearing instrument has a push-button, push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in standby mode. To reactivate the instrument, push the button brieftly again. Volume Control (Optional for ITE only) Your ITE instrument may have a volume control wheel. The Volume Control wheel can be turned with the tip of a finger and can be rotated infinitely both ways. Use the standby function if you need to silence the instrument.
The Volume Control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. To increase volume, turn the wheel forward. To decrease volume, turn the wheel towards the back of your head. Using 2 instruments For ease of use, the volume control wheel 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.
Changing batteries The correct battery size appears in the instrument overview in the first section of this document A worn out battery should be removed immediately. When the battery power is low, you will hear a series of short beeps. This indicates that it is time to change the battery. To replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Insert the new battery with the marking faces the + sign printed on the battery door. • Close the battery door.
Telecoil (Optional) Auto Phone (Optional) The hearing instrument has a built-in telecoil. 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. The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation.
Daily care of your hearing instruments Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound output or the ventilation opening of your hearing instrument. Therefore your hearing instrument may contain a filter or another device to prevent wax accumulation. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for instructions about the specific wax protection system in your hearing instruments.
Here is how • Clean away any traces of wax from around the ventilation opening and sound outlet with the brush. • If microphone openings are clogged by dust or dirt, this will affect the performance of the instrument. Carefully brush away visible signs of debris from the openings while twisting the brush. • Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument. The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids! Replace brush when necessary.
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.
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 (pg. 12) Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet (pg. 24) Clogged microphone opening Clean microphone opening with a brush Worn-out battery Replace battery (pg. 20) Dirty or corroded battery contacts Open and close the battery door several times or 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. 20) Dirty or corroded battery Clean battery surfaces with dry cloth or replace battery (pg. 20) Replace battery (pg. 20) 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: U28FUITE01 IC: 1350B-FUITE01 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 70 410 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 instruments.
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. • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss. • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check carefully your medicine before swallowing any pills.
Disfunction in hearing instruments Possible side effects • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or if the tubing is blocked by moisture or earwax. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds. • Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (ear wax). Interference Consult a doctor if you experience any of these side effects.
Wax protection system • Always visually inspect your hearing instrument to ensure that there is no gap between the MicroWaxBuster/ WaxBuster flange and the tip of the instrument. • Never attempt to remove or replace the MicroWaxBuster/ WaxBuster/WaxTrap yourself. Only a hearing care professional should replace it. • If the instrument is equipped with a different wax protection system (e.g. NoWax), follow the directions specified by your hearing care professional when replacing the wax protection system.
