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- Page 1 InstructIons for use cIc / MIc / Itc / ItE...
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Page 2: Thank You
thank you Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. 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 use and maintain. - Page 3 Indications for use The intended use of your hearing instrument is to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and hereby compensate for impaired hearing. Your hearing instrument is indicated for hearing losses within mild to severe-to-profound range.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Instrument View CIC/MIC Instrument View ITC Instrument View ITC Power Instrument View ITE Warnings Activating the hearing instrument for the first time Changing batteries To replace the battery, follow these instructions Turning your instruments ON and OFF Left/Right ear marking... - Page 6 IMportant notIcE Please familiarise yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instru ments. It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ments and batteries.
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Page 7: Instrument View Cic/Mic 7A
Instrument View cIc/MIc Sound outlet + Microphone opening Battery door wax protection system Pull-out string Ventilation opening Ventilation opening Battery size: 10... - Page 8 IMportant notIcE Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument, especially at night!
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Page 9: Instrument View Itc 7B
Instrument View Itc Sound outlet + Push-button (Optional) wax protection system Microphone openings Ventilation opening Battery door Ventilation opening Battery size: 312... - Page 10 IMportant notIcE Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument, especially at night!
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Page 11: Instrument View Itc Power 7C
Instrument View Itc power Push-button (Optional) Battery door Sound outlet + wax protection system One or two microphone openings Ventilation opening Volume Control Wheel Ventilation opening (Optional) Battery size: 312... - Page 12 IMportant notIcE Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument, especially at night!
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Page 13: Instrument View Ite 7D
Instrument View ItE Sound outlet + Microphone openings Push-button (Optional) wax protection system Ventilation opening Battery door Volume Control Wheel (Optional) Battery size: 312... -
Page 15: Warnings
Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. Usage of hearing instruments • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional. - Page 16 • Never put your hearing instruments or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be swallowed by accident. Battery use • Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. • Never attempt to recharge your batteries.
- Page 17 Dysfunction in hearing instruments • 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. Active Implants • The included case for instrument storage has a built-in magnet.
- Page 18 X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy • Remove your hearing instrument for example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning, electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing instruments may be damaged when exposed to strong fields. Possible side effects • Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (ear wax).
- Page 19 Wax protection system Nowax: • If the instrument is equipped with a NoWax wax protection system, follow the directions specified in the section “How to change NoWax filter”. MicroWaxBuster or WaxBuster or WaxTrap: • Never attempt to remove or replace the filter yourself. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of your wax protection system, contact your Hearing Care Professional.
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Page 20: Activating The Hearing Instrument For The First Time
activating the hearing instrument for the first time A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that run on special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a fresh battery in the battery compartment. The hearing instrument will start up when the battery door is closed. It will take a few seconds until sound is produced. -
Page 21: Changing Batteries
changing batteries The correct battery size appears in the instrument overview in the first section of this document. Batteries perform differently. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for help choosing a high quality battery for your hearing instrument. A worn out battery should be removed immediately. You will hear 2 beeps when it is time to change the battery. -
Page 22: To Replace The Battery, Follow These Instructions
to replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the instrument. To assist with the handling of the batteries, the magnet at the end of the MultiTool can be used to help you. • Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery. -
Page 23: 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. -
Page 24: Left/Right Ear Marking
Left/right ear marking Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have two instruments then your left hearing instrument is shaped and programmed differently from your right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and the right. -
Page 25: Inserting Your Hearing Instruments
Inserting your hearing instruments Place the tip of the hearing instrument in your ear canal. Gently pull your ear and push the hearing instrument into the ear canal, twisting slightly if necessary, following the natural contour of the ear canal. DO NOT use the battery door as a handle to insert or remove your instruments. -
Page 26: Programs (Optional)
programs (optional) Your hearing instruments may have a push-button for switching between different programs. Push briefly on the button to switch to the next program. - Page 27 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. One beep, when you switch to program 1 ...
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Page 28: Mute (Optional)
Mute (optional) Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on. Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to mute the instrument. PUSH To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly again. 3 sec. -
Page 29: Volume Control (Optional For Ite And Itc Power)
Volume control (optional for ItE and Itc power) 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. Volume Control Wheel Volume Control Wheel... - Page 30 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. When the hearing instrument is turned on, it starts up at a preferred volume level. When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level, this is indicated by a beep.
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Page 31: Telecoil (Optional)
telecoil (optional) The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. The telecoil is meant for telephone* conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theatres, churches or lecture rooms. The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs.. When activated, you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program. -
Page 32: Caring For Your Hearing Instruments
caring for your hearing instruments Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet 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. - Page 33 Cleaning the instrument A range of dedicated cleaning tools are prepared for the special purpose of cleaning your instruments. The MultiTool should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your hearing instruments. Multitool Screwdriver Magnet Cover Brush Handle Replace the brush when necessary.
- Page 34 Here is how . . . • Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from around the sound outlet. • 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.
- Page 35 The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids! Replace brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the handle and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new one firmly into the handle.
- Page 36 How to change noWax filter 1. Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two arms, one with the new filter and one with the removal tool. 2. Push the removal tool into the existing waxfilter and remove the used filter from the hearing instrument.
- Page 37 avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals 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. Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance.
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Page 38: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument
carInG For Your HEarInG InstruMEnt IMportant notIcE Only use parts designed for your hearing instruments. • Do not use hearing instruments in ears with excessive ear wax accumulation or infection. • Proper preventive care and maintenance will go a long way toward ensuring reliability and safe performance. -
Page 39: Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing
seven easy steps to better hearing Over the first days and weeks of using your hearing instruments, you will experience sounds that will be new to you, especially if you have not worn hearing instruments previously. Now is the time to experiment with listening to these new or long-forgotten sounds. - Page 40 1. 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.
- Page 41 4. Telecoil use in church, theatre, or cinema An increasing number of churches, theatres and public buildings often have loop systems installed. These systems send out wireless sound to be received by the telecoil in your hearing instrument. Typically, a sign will let you know whether the place has a telecoil. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for details.
- Page 42 If you find it difficult to use the telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding available accessories. If your hearing instrument 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 instrument may pick up disturbing signals from electronic devices, such as a fax machines, computers, televisions or similar.
- Page 43 If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your mobile telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding available accessories. * Tele-loop is a common standard for assisted listening and transmits the audio to the telecoil in the hearing instrument.
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Page 44: Common Problems And Their Solutions
common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes no sound Worn-out battery Clogged sound outlet Intermittent Clogged sound outlet or reduced sound Moisture Worn-out battery Squealing Hearing instrument inserted improperly noise Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance. - Page 45 Solutions Change battery pg. 15 Clean sound outlet or change NoWax pg. 28 & 30 Clean sound outlet or change NoWax pg. 28 & 30 Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg. 31 Change battery pg. 15 Reinsert hearing instrument pg.
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Page 46: International Warranty
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 manu- facturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, earwax filters etc. - Page 47 If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot.
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Page 48: 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:... - Page 49 Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark 0543 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.
- Page 50 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 51 Hearing program no. Hearing program description...
- Page 52 people First People first is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively...