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  • Page 1 Spirit Zest Plus InstructIons for use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    thank you contents Instrument View BTE 13 Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. Instrument View BTE 13 with Corda Instrument View BTE Power To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to Changing batteries use and maintain.

  • Page 3: Instrument View Bte 13

    Instrument View BtE 13 Caring for your hearing instrument How to change Corda (thin tube) Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda (thin tube) Sound hook Plastic tube Daily maintenance with Corda (thin tube) Domes Microphone Changing the Corda Dome openings Seven easy steps to better hearing Sound outlet Common problems and their solutions...

  • Page 4: Instrument View Bte 13 With Corda

    Instrument View BtE 13 with corda Not available for BTE Power Thin tube Microphone openings Your ear piece: Custom Mould Plus dome Ear grip Open dome: Push-button/ Small Volume Control (Optional) Medium Dome Large Battery door Battery size 13...

  • Page 5: Instrument View Bte Power 5C

    Instrument View BtE power Sound hook Plastic tube Microphone openings Sound outlet Ventilation opening Push-button/ Volume Control Ear mould Battery door Battery size: 13...

  • Page 6: Changing Batteries

    changing batteries Your hearing instrument battery size is 13. A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed of according to local regulations. 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.

  • Page 7: Turning Your Instrument On And Off

    turning your instrument on and oFF To replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge in the bottom of Turn on your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery the instrument.

  • Page 8: Left/Right Ear Marking

    Left/right ear marking putting on your instrument with ear mould 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 Place the tip of the ear mould in your ear canal, right.

  • Page 9: Putting On Your Hearing Instruments With A Corda

    putting on your hearing instruments push-button Dome with a corda (thin tube) Your hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push-button for volume adjustment Not available for BTE Power and switching between different programs. Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin tube correctly The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP) or the lower every time, takes practice: part (DOWN).

  • Page 10: Programs (Optional)

    programs (optional) The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Left Right Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. Program shift: When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. Press shortly to change program.

  • Page 11: Volume Control

    Volume control (optional) Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. Prg. 1: A volume control may be activated. The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. Prg.

  • Page 12: Stand-By (Optional)

    stand-by (optional) Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in stand-by mode. To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly again. Use the stand-by function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on.

  • Page 13: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)

    tamper-resistant battery door (optional) telecoil (optional) This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. learning difficulties. The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theatres, churches or lecture rooms.

  • Page 14: Auto Phone (Optional)

    auto phone (optional) Your hearing instrument may have a built-in Auto Phone functionality. When the hearing instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the Auto Phone will activate a Phone Program. When the Phone Program is activated you will hear a number of beeps. When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically WarnIng return to the previous program.

  • Page 15: Dai (Direct Audio Input)

    DaI (Direct audio Input) If you would like the DAI input alone, you can switch to the next program by using the program switch button. If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI adaptor with an external sound source, like a media player/MP3 or hand mic, the signals of these devices will As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument two programs will automati- be directly transferred to your hearing instrument.
  • Page 16 If you would like to receive input from the FM transmitter alone, you can switch forwards to the next FM program by using the program switch button. An FM receiver enables the hearing instrument to receive signals directly from an external wireless FM transmitter.

  • Page 17: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    caring for your hearing instrument Cleaning the instrument A small brush may be used for the special purpose of cleaning your instruments. This Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your hearing instruments. ventilation opening of your ear mould.
  • Page 18 Cleaning the ear mould Washing the ear moulds • Clean away any traces of wax from around the sound The ear moulds should be washed regularly: outlet with a brush. • Disconnect the ear mould and the tubing from the sound • Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush hook of the hearing instrument.
  • Page 19 How to change corda (thin tube) • Make sure the ear mould and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear mould and tubing are connected to the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument. 1.
  • Page 20 cleaning your hearing instrument with corda (thin tube) Daily maintenance with corda (thin tube) Domes To remove cerumen from the thin tube: A dome may be gently cleaned only whilst still attached to the tube . If the dome becomes loose or detached it should be removed and a fresh one applied (never apply • Pull tube out of the hearing instrument.

  • Page 21: Changing The Corda Dome

    changing the corda Dome The dome is easy to replace. Hold the widest part of the dome and pull it off from the Important notIcE connections joint on the tube. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it • Only use parts designed for your hearing instruments.

  • Page 22: Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing

    avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals seven easy steps to better hearing Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes car in the sun.
  • Page 23 If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more directly into the hearing instruments microphone opening. information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories. This way, the hearing instruments will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation.
  • Page 24 If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your mobile telephone, ask your • It will be easier to understand speech in noisy surroundings. Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.

  • Page 25: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Solutions no sound Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 7 Clogged sound outlet Clean ear mould pg. 30 & 34 Intermittent Clogged sound outlet Clean ear mould pg. 30 & 34 or reduced sound Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg.

  • Page 26: International Warranty

    International Warranty If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able to Your hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot. for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery.

  • Page 27: Warranty Certificate

    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 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is Dispenser: < -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. Dispenser Address: The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for human exposure.

  • Page 28: Mobile Phone

    mobile phone “Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing instruments when they are using mobile phones, indicating that the mobile phone and hearing instrument may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing instruments), the compatibility of a particular hearing instrument and mobile phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the...
  • Page 29 Warnings The hearing instrument contains a module with: You should familiarise yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire FCC ID: U28FUBTE03 contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. IC: 1350B-FUBTE03 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly.
  • Page 30 • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compartment Dysfunction in hearing instruments upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and people • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or with learning difficulties.
  • Page 31 Possible side effects Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the • Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (ear wax). essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. • The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare Declaration of Conformity is available at: cases cause a skin irritation.
  • Page 32 people First People first is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively...

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