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RITE Power

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RITE Power...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you Contents Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. Instrument view RITE Power with Power Dome Instrument view RITE Power with Ear Mould To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your Turning your instruments ON and OFF new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to use and Left/Right ear marking...

  • Page 3: Instrument View Rite Power With Power Dome

    Instrument view Using your hearing instrument RITE Power with Power Dome Common problems and their solutions Microphone Warnings Yellow Pages openings Speaker Push-button Sound outlet IMPORTANT NOTICE Battery door Your ear piece Please familiarise yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your Power Domes: hearing instruments.

  • Page 4: Instrument View Rite Power With Ear Mould

    Instrument view RITE Power with Ear Mould Microphone openings Push-button Sound outlet + wax protection system Battery door Ventilations openings...

  • Page 5: Turning Your Instruments On And Off

    Turning your instruments ON and OFF Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery in place. 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. Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a click is felt.

  • Page 6: Left/Right Ear Marking

    Left/Right ear marking Putting on your instrument Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have Place the speaker, with the ear piece attached, into your two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your ear first (1) and then place the instrument behind your right.

  • Page 7: Push-Button

    Push-button The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Your hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push-button for volume adjustment Left Right and switching between different programs. Program shift: The push-button can be pressed and activated on either the upper part (UP) or the lower Press shortly to change program.

  • Page 8: Programs (Optional)

    Programs (Optional) Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. Prg. 1: Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. Prg. 2: When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using.

  • Page 9: Volume Control

    Volume Control Standby (Optional) The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. Press the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in standby mode. To increase volume, shortly press the upper part of the push-button.

  • Page 10: Changing Batteries

    Changing batteries To replace the battery, follow these instructions: Your hearing instrument battery size is 312. • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge in the bottom of the instrument. Remove the old battery. A worn out battery should be removed immediately. •...

  • Page 11: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)

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

  • Page 12: Auto Phone (Optional)

    Auto Phone (Optional) The hearing instrument may have an 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 activiated you will hear a number of beeps. WARNING When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program.

  • Page 13: Dai (Direct Audio Input)

    DAI (Direct Audio Input) If you would like the DAI program 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 shoe with an external sound source, like a discman or hand mic, the signals of these devices will be directly trans- Two new programs will automatically place themselves after the standard programs, ferred to your hearing instrument.

  • Page 14: Daily Care Of Your Hearing Instrument

    Daily care of your hearing instrument Cleaning the instruments A range of dedicated cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound output or the instrument.

  • Page 15: Daily Maintenance Power Mould

    Daily maintenance Power Mould The Power Mould should be cleaned regularly: • Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly. The hearing instrument itself and Power Mould must never be washed or immersed in IMPORTANT NOTICE water or other liquids! Do not attempt to press the brush through the receiver opening.
  • Page 16 Replace the wax protection system Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two ends, one with a new filter (A) and one with the removal tool (B). Insert the removal tool into the sound outlet of the Power Mould. Pull the used wax filter out slowly keeping the tool straight.

  • Page 17: Daily Maintenance With Power Domes

    Daily maintenance with Power Domes Changing the dome The dome is easy to replace. Replace it whenever needed. Clean the speaker unit reqularly. Use the cloth and rub off any earwax. Use a finger nail and hold the bottom of the dome. Then pull it off. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is fastened securely.
  • Page 18 Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Under the dome you will notice a white wax filter attached to the end of the speaker. This is a wax filter that will keep debris from damaging the speaker. If this filter becomes clogged, contact your Hearing Care Professional for service and replacement of the filter. Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g.
  • Page 19 Using your hearing instrument Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expres- It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs sions easily.
  • Page 20 In group conversations Using the telephone Group situations are usually accompanied by a greater degree of background noise, and When using the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your cheek-bone in order to let are, therefore, naturally more difficult to cope with. In such situations, therefore, focus the sound flow directly into the hearing instrument microphone opening.
  • Page 21 Wireless and mobile phones Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing. Nor will they prevent or Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of improve a hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition. What they will International Electromagnetic Compatibility.
  • Page 22 Common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Solutions No sound Worn-out battery Change battery (pg. 18) Clogged sound outlet Clean PowerMould or dome (pg. 28 & 32) Consider replacing wax protection or dome (pg. 30 & 33) Intermittent Clogged sound outlet Clean PowerMould or dome (pg.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25 Warnings The hearing instrument contains a module with: You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire ID: U28FURPT01 contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. IC: 1350B-FURPT01 Hearing instruments can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Such actions The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 26 • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore carefully check your Usage of hearing instruments medicine before swallowing any pills. • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional. Misuse could result in sudden and permanent hearing loss. •...
  • Page 27 Dysfunction in hearing instruments • Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, your hearing instrument may if the receiver/loudspeaker is blocked by moisture or earwax.
  • Page 28 Safety requirements regarding Direct Audio Input (DAI) Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the • The safety of hearing instruments with DAI (Direct Audio Input) is determined by the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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