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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BTE13 PP

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BTE13 PP...
  • Page 2 For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help you navigate easily through the different sections. On some pages, you will find a link to the Oticon web page. Type the link into your internet browser for information and instructional videos.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Intended use The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for impaired hearing. This power hearing instrument is intended to be used by adults and children (>36 months) with moderate-to-severe up to severe-to-profound hearing loss.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of content About Identify your hearing instrument style and ear piece Sound hook and mould Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Identify left and right hearing instrument Battery (size 13) Start up Turn the hearing instrument on and off When to replace the battery How to replace the battery Handling Caring for your hearing instrument...
  • Page 5 Thin tube with dome Replace the dome Thin tube with micro mould Clean the micro mould Options Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing instrument (optional) Change volume (optional) Change programs (optional) Other options (optional) Wireless accessories (optional) Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) Warnings Warnings More info...

  • Page 6: Identify Your Hearing Instrument Style And Ear Piece

    Identify your hearing instrument style and ear piece There are two different Sound hook and mould attachments and several An instrument with a sound different ear pieces which hook will have a mould as an classify your hearing ear piece. instrument style.
  • Page 7 Thin tube (Corda miniFit) An instrument with a thin tube will have one of the following ear pieces: dome or micro mould. Dome Thin tube Micro mould Ear grip (optional)

  • Page 8: Sound Hook And Mould

    Sound hook and mould What it is Sound hook Microphone openings Tube Push button Mould Nail grip Battery drawer About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 9 What it does Sound in Change programs, volume and Sound out mute the instrument Open the battery drawer Contains the battery. Battery drawer is also the on/off switch...

  • Page 10: Thin Tube (Corda Minifit)

    Thin tube (Corda miniFit) What it is Microphone openings Thin tube Push button Battery drawer Nail grip About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 11 What it does Sound in Change programs, volume and Sound out mute the instrument Contains the battery. Open the Battery drawer is also battery drawer the on/off switch...

  • Page 12: Identify Left And Right Hearing Instrument

    Identify left and right hearing instrument It is important to distinguish between the left and the right instrument as they might be programmed differently. A BLUE indicator inside the A RED indicator inside the battery drawer marks the battery drawer marks the LEFT instrument.

  • Page 13: Battery (Size 13)

    Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the battery” section. Battery drawer Your instrument battery size is 13 Pull out to open www.oticon.com/battery...

  • Page 14: Turn The Hearing Instrument On And Off

    Turn the hearing instrument on and off The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it. Turn ON Turn OFF Close the Open the...

  • Page 15: When To Replace The Battery

    Four beeps = The battery is running low = The battery has run out Battery maintenance tip To make sure the hearing instrument is always working bring spare batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home. www.oticon.com/battery...

  • Page 16: How To Replace The Battery

    How to replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert Fully open the Remove the Insert the new battery drawer. sticky label from battery into the Remove the battery. the + side of the battery drawer. new battery. Insert it from above, NOT from the side.
  • Page 17 The instrument will play a battery change. Use the magnetic jingle through the ear piece. end to remove and insert batteries. Hold the ear piece close to The MultiTool is provided by your ear to hear the jingle. your Hearing Care Professional. www.oticon.com/battery-bte...

  • Page 18: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    Caring for your hearing instrument When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage in case you drop it. Clean the microphone openings Carefully brush away debris from the openings. Gently brush the surface. Make sure the brush is not pressed Microphone in to the openings.
  • Page 19 The brush can be replaced and purchased from your Hearing Care Professional. Wire loop Magnet Brush IMPORTANT NOTICE Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices. www.oticon.com/clean...

  • Page 20: Sound Hook With Mould

    Sound hook with mould Read the following pages if you have a hearing instrument with a sound hook and a mould. The mould is customised for you and fits your ear. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 21: Put On The Hearing Instrument With Mould

    Put on the hearing instrument with mould Step 1 Step 2 Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing instrument and press the mould in the behind your ear. direction of the ear canal, twisting slightly. www.oticon.com/put-on-mould...

  • Page 22: Clean The Mould

    Clean the mould The mould should be cleaned Replace the tube regularly. Use a soft cloth to The tubing between the mould clean the surface of the mould. and the instrument should be Use the MultiTool wire loop replaced when it becomes to clean the opening.

  • Page 23: Wash The Mould

    Hold the hook soap. Rinse and dry instrument before firmly, when pulling completely before reconnecting to the disconnecting them off the tube. Other- from the instruments. wise the instrument hearing instrument. may be damaged. www.oticon.com/clean-mould...

  • Page 24: Thin Tube (Corda Minifit)

    Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Read the following pages if your instrument has a thin tube (Corda miniFit) with either a dome or micro mould as ear piece. Corda miniFit is a thin tube that brings the sound into your ear. The thin tube should always be used with an ear piece attached.

  • Page 25: Put On The Hearing Instrument With Thin Tube

    The ear tube sits close against piece should point the side of your head. towards the ear canal opening. www.oticon.com/put-on-tube...

  • Page 26: Clean The Thin Tube

    Clean the thin tube The thin tube should be cleaned to keep it clear from moisture and wax. If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax which means no sound will be able to come out. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 27 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Pull the thin tube Push the cleaning Reconnect the thin out of the hearing tool all the way tube to the hearing instrument through the thin instrument. tube. www.oticon.com/clean-tube...

  • Page 28: Thin Tube With Dome

    Thin tube with dome There are 3 different types of domes. The domes are made from medically approved rubber material. If you have a dome, check the type and size below. Bass dome, single vent Bass dome, 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm double vent...

  • Page 29: Replace The Dome

    Step 2 Step 3 Hold on to the end Place the thin Push firmly to ensure of the thin tube and tube exactly in the that it is fastened then pull off the middle of the dome. securely. dome. www.oticon.com/dome...

  • Page 30: Thin Tube With Micro Mould

    Thin tube with micro mould Read the following pages if you have a micro mould ear piece. The micro mould is customised for your ear shape. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 31: Clean The Micro Mould

    The wax filter in the ear piece through the hole, twisting it slightly. should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing instrument does not sound normal. Always use the wax filter provided by your Hearing Care Professional. Vent Wax filter www.oticon.com/clean-micro...

  • Page 32: Options Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories The features and accessories described on the following pages are optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to find out how your hearing instrument is programmed. If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may be helpful.

  • Page 33: Mute The Hearing Instrument (Optional)

    To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing instrument still draws current from the battery in this mode. www.oticon.com/mute-bte...

  • Page 34: Change Volume (Optional)

    Change volume (optional) The push button allows you to adjust the volume. You will hear a click when you turn the volume up or down. MAXIMUM STARTING Press button LEVEL You hear 2 to turn volume up beeps at the starting Press button volume level...
  • Page 35 Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then close the battery drawer. Open Close...

  • Page 36: Change Programs (Optional)

    Change programs (optional) Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. Press up or down between programs Note that you can change continuously between programs - both up and down in the program order.
  • Page 37 To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional Program Sound you will hear When to use when activated “1 beep” “2 beeps” “3 beeps” “4 beeps” Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press...

  • Page 38: Other Options (Optional)

    Other options (optional) Telecoil Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in buildings with teleloop systems such as theatres, churches or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been installed. Autophone Autophone can automatically activate a phone program in the hearing instrument, if your telephone...
  • Page 39 For detailed information on these options contact your Hearing Care Professional or visit www.oticon.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Only connect hearing aids with DAI to electrically powered devices that comply with EN 60950-1, EN 60065 or equivalent safety standards.

  • Page 40: Wireless Accessories (Optional)

    Wireless accessories (optional) As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a broad range of wireless accessories are available. ConnectLine Remote Control ConnectLine is a family of The Remote Control offers an products that allows you to opportunity to change program, receive audio signals from TVs, adjust the volume or mute your phones, music players, PCs or...
  • Page 41 For detailed information on supports the option of attaching wireless accessories contact an FM system. The FM system your Hearing Care Professional allows you to receive speech or or visit www.oticon.com. audio signals directly to your hearing instrument from a dedicated transmitter.

  • Page 42: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer (Optional)

    Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. IMPORTANT NOTICE Avoid excessive force to open the battery drawer when in the locked position.
  • Page 43 To lock the battery Tool to unlock the Unlock the battery drawer battery drawer drawer Close the battery Use this small tool Insert the tip of the door completely and provided by your tool into the small make sure it is locked. Hearing Care hole at the back of the Professional.

  • Page 44: Warnings Warnings

    Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully Usage of hearing instruments with the following general warnings • Hearing instruments should be used before using your hearing instrument only as directed and adjusted by your for personal safety and to secure Hearing Care Professional. Misuse correct use.
  • Page 45 • Batteries have occasionally been If a battery or hearing instrument is mistaken for pills. Therefore, check swallowed, see a doctor immediately. your medicine carefully before Battery use swallowing any pills. • Always use batteries recommended • Most hearing instruments can be by your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 46 Warnings Dysfunction • Your hearing instrument has a wire- • Be aware of the possibility that less transmission. Please keep the your hearing instrument may stop hearing instrument at least 15 cm working without notice. Keep this in away from the implant, e.g. do not mind when you depend on warning carry it in a breast pocket.
  • Page 47 • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and please contact the manufacturer of electrotherapy your implantable device for informa- • Remove your hearing instrument for tion about the risk of disturbance. example during X-ray, CT/MR/PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery Explosives as your hearing instrument may be...
  • Page 48 Warnings Avoiding heat and chemicals Power instrument • Your hearing instrument must never • This is a power instrument an be exposed to extreme heat e.g. special care should be exercised in left inside a parked car in the sun. selecting, fitting and using a hearing instrument where maximum sound •...
  • Page 49 Possible side effects Interference • Hearing instruments, moulds or • Your hearing instrument has been domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference, accumulation of ear wax. according to the most stringent international standards. However, • The otherwise non-allergenic interference with your hearing materials used in hearing instru- instrument and other devices may...

  • Page 50: More Info Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Worn-out battery No sound Clogged tube or earpieces (mould, micro mould or dome) Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or Moisture reduced sound Worn-out battery Clogged damping filter in sound hook Hearing instrument earpiece inserted incorrectly Squealing noise Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions works, consult your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
  • Page 51 Solutions Replace the battery Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or replace wax filter Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or replace wax filter Wipe battery with a dry cloth and/or dry tube Replace the battery Contact your Hearing Care Professional for assistance Re-insert earpiece (mould, micro mould or dome) Have ear canal examined by your doctor...

  • Page 52: Water Resistant (Ip58)

    Water resistant (IP58) Your hearing instrument is water 1. Gently wipe off any water resistant, which means it is designed 2. Open the battery drawer and to be worn in all daily life situations. remove the battery and gently wipe Therefore, you do not have to worry off any water in the battery drawer about sweat or getting wet in the rain.

  • Page 53: Conditions

    Conditions Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing Storage and Temperature and humidity shall not exceed transportation conditions the below limits for extended periods during transportation and storage: Temperature: -25°C to +60°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing...

  • Page 54: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Dispenser: _________________________________________________________ Dispenser address: __________________________________________________ Dispenser phone: ___________________________________________________ Purchase date: ______________________________________________________ Warranty period: ________________ Month: _____________________________ Model left: _____________________ Serial no.: ___________________________ Model right: ____________________ Serial no.: ___________________________ Battery size: _______________________________________________________ About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 55: International Warranty

    International warranty Your hearing instrument is covered applicable national legislation by an international limited warranty governing the sale of consumer goods. issued by the manufacturer for a Your Hearing Care Professional may period of 12 months from the date of have issued a warranty that goes delivery.

  • Page 56: Mobile Phone

    Mobile phone Some hearing instrument users have a combined rating of 6 or greater would reported a buzzing sound in their indicate excellent performance. hearing instrument when they are using mobile phones, indicating that Whereas all hearing instruments have the mobile phone and hearing acoustic coupling, only the larger instrument may not be compatible.
  • Page 57 rating is 7 (M4 + M3) for the acoustic The above equipment performance coupling and 5 (T2 + T3) for the telecoil measurements, categories and system coupling. According to the guidelines classifications are based upon the best given above, both types of coupling information available, but it cannot will thereby be acceptable, with the be guaranteed that all users will be...

  • Page 58: Technical Information

    Additional information can be found < -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. in the Product Information sheet on Oticon.com. The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for human exposure. For comparison, the radiation of the...
  • Page 59 FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry ference that may cause undesired Canada. operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. More information: www.oticon.com...
  • Page 60 Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of Conformity is available instrument is in compliance with the from the manufacturer. essential requirements and other rele- vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Manufactured by: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.oticon.com Waste from electronic...
  • Page 61 Settings overview for your hearing instrument Left Right Volume control Program shift Mute Volume control indicators Beeps at min /max volume Clicks when changing volume Beeps at preferred volume Battery indicators Low battery warning...
  • Page 64 People First is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively 0000158477000001...

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