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Getting started
On/Off function
1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument
turns on, and the default program will be activ ated.
2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door.
Many individuals can use their fingernail to pull it open.
Tip: Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use,
remember to open the battery doors to avoid unnec-
essary battery consumption.
On
smartstart
Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed
them in your ears. If you prefer to turn them on just prior to
placing them in your ears, your hearing care professional can
activate a function called SmartStart. This function will delay
the time in which the hearing instruments turn on by ten sec-
onds after the battery compartment is closed. This reduces
the risk that the hearing instruments will whistle while you put
them in. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each sec-
ond of the delay period.
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Inserting/replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail.
2. Remove the used battery if present. Insert the new bat-
3. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum
4. Gently close the battery door.
Off
Tip: When the hearing instruments are not in use for an ex-
low battery indicator
Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instru-
ment to give an acoustical indication when the battery is
reaching its end of life. The hearing instrument will reduce
amplification and emit a melody if battery power gets too low.
This signal will recur every five minutes until the hearing instru-
ment automatically switches off. It is recommended that you
keep spare batteries on hand.
Inserting/removing hearing instruments
Insertion (CIC, ITC, and ITE)
1. Hold the hearing instrument between
2. Place the sound outlet portion into your
tery with the positive side in the correct position. The bat-
tery door has a '+' indicator to help determine the correct
insertion.
remaining shelf-life of 1 year.
tended period of time, removing the batteries may help
prevent corrosion of the battery compartment, and en-
sure that battery life is not shortened.
your thumb and index finger, either above
and below or on the sides.
ear canal. Twist the hearing instrument
slightly back and forth until it sits well and
comfortably inside your ear. Opening and
closing your mouth may ease insertion
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