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Alta2 Nera2 Ria2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RITE Alta2, Alta, Nera2, Nera, Ria2, Ria...
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Introduction to this booklet Indication for use This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including the ear and thereby compensate for mild to moderate-to-severe-to- the Warning section.
Table of content About Identify your hearing instrument speaker and ear piece Options Optional features and accessories RITE Mute the hearing instrument (optional) Identify left and right instrument Change programs (optional) Battery Change volume (optional) Start up Turn the hearing instrument ON and OFF Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) When to replace a battery Wireless accessories (optional)
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Identify your hearing instrument speaker and ear piece RITE speaker RITE ear pieces RITE with Power mould This will make it easier for you to speaker navigate through this booklet. A RITE will have one of the A RITE will have one of the following ear pieces.
RITE What it does What it is Microphone Sound in openings Push button Change programs, volume and mute the instrument Speaker Sound out (60 shown) Battery drawer Contains the battery. Battery drawer is also the on/off switch About Start up Handling Options Warnings Additionals...
Identify left and right instrument Battery It is important to distinguish between the left and the right Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on instrument as they might be programmed diff erently. You can fi nd special batteries.
Turn the hearing instrument ON and OFF When to replace a battery The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps on and off . To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close MultiTool Fully open the Remove the sticky Insert the new battery Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for battery drawer. label from the + side into the battery instrument will play a jingle battery change.
Caring for your hearing instrument The MultiTool The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface from the mould. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your to avoid damage if you drop it.
Put on the instrument The speaker brings the sound into Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 your ear. The speaker should always be used with an ear Ear grip piece attached. Use only parts (optional) designed for your hearing instrument. If the speaker has an ear grip, place it in the ear so it follows Place the hearing...
Speaker with dome or GripTip Replace dome or GripTip Both domes and GripTip are made of soft rubber material. There are The dome or GripTip should not be cleaned. When it is more or less 4 diff erent types of domes. Check your dome type and size below. fi lled with wax, replace it with a new one.
Speaker with micro mould, LiteTip or power Maintain the micro mould, LiteTip or power mould mould The mould should be cleaned regularly. There are 3 diff erent types of moulds: micro mould, LiteTip and power The vent is cleaned mould. The moulds are customised for your ear shape. by pressing the brush The wax fi lter in the ear piece through the hole,...
Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing instrument (optional) The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to fi nd out wearing it.
Change programs (optional) To be fi lled out by the Hearing Care Professional Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 diff erent programs. Program Sound you will hear When to use These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. when activated “1 beep”...
Change volume (optional) Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument The push button allows you to adjust the volume. programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then You will hear a click when you turn up or down the volume. close the battery drawer.
Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) Unlock the battery drawer Lock the battery drawer To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning diffi culties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. Use a small screwdriver to open the drawer. Use the screwdriver to turn the Make sure the drawer is completely screw to unlock position (vertical).
FM system. The FM system your Hearing Care Professional TVs, phones, music players, hearing instrument. allows you to receive speech or or visit www.oticon.com. PCs or an external microphone audio signals directly to your wirelessly through your hearing hearing instrument from a instrument.
For detailed information on these options contact your Autophone Hearing Care Professional or visit www.oticon.com can automatically activate a phone program in the hearing instrument, if your telephone has a dedicated magnet. The magnet needs to be placed at your telephone next to the sound outlet.
Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully • Never allow others to wear your • Batteries have occasionally been If a battery or hearing instrument is with the following general warnings hearing instrument as incorrect mistaken for pills. Therefore check swallowed, see a doctor immediately. before using your hearing instrument usage could cause permanent your medicine carefully before...
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Warnings Dysfunction Active implants • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and • Be aware of the possibility that • Caution must be taken with active please contact the manufacturer electrotherapy your hearing instrument may stop implants.
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Warnings Avoiding heat and chemicals Power instrument Possible side effects Interference • Your hearing instrument must never • Special care should be excercised in • Hearing instruments, moulds or • Your hearing instrument has been be exposed to extreme heat e.g., left selecting, fitting and using a hearing domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference,...
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Worn-out battery Replace the battery No sound Clogged tube or earpieces (mould, dome, GripTip, micro mould or LiteTip) Clean mould Consider replacing wax filter or dome Clogged sound outlet Clean mould or replace wax filter or dome Intermittent or Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth...
Water resistant 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 a rain shower.
Warranty certificate International warranty Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Your hearing instrument is covered might have under applicable national by an international limited warranty legislation governing sale of consumer Dispenser: _________________________________________________________ issued by the manufacturer for a goods. Your Hearing Care Professional period of 12 months from the date of may have issued a warranty that goes Dispenser address: __________________________________________________...
RITE 105* For additional guidance, please ask your mobile phone provider for the to the rating for the mobile phone * Alta2, Nera2, Ria2 booklet entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell emissions. For example, the sum of a Phones.”...
The hearing instrument complies with international standards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility. More information: www.oticon.com About Start up Handling Options Warnings Additionals...
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Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of conformity Power instrument instrument is in compliance with the is available at: Settings overview for your hearing instrument essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive Oticon A/S Left Right 1999/5/EC. Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum...
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