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- Page 1 InstructIons for use BtE 312 BtE PowEr...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that Changing batteries all new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to BTE 312 – Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) use and maintain. BTE Power – Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) -
Page 3: Instrument View Bte 312 5A
Instrument View BtE 312 Caring for the hearing instrument Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Good communication habits if your child has a hearing loss Sound hook Plastic tube Seven easy steps to better hearing if you have a hearing loss... -
Page 4: Instrument View Bte Power 5B
Instrument View BtE Power Sound hook Plastic tube Microphone openings Sound outlet Visual indicator (LED) Ventilation opening Push-button/ Volume Control Earmould Battery door Battery size: 13... -
Page 5: Changing Batteries
changing batteries A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed of according to local regulations. When the battery power is low, the visual indicator (LED) blinks rapidly and continuously (if enabled), and the user will hear 2 beeps (if enabled). This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a few hours of operation left. -
Page 6: Bte 312 - Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)
BtE 312 – tamper-resistant battery door To replace the battery, follow these instructions: (optional) • Open the battery door fully by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the instrument. Remove the old battery. To assist with the handling of the batteries, To keep the battery out of reach of small children and people with the magnet placed at the end of the MultiTool can be used. -
Page 7: Bte Power - Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)
BtE Power – tamper-resistant battery door turning your instrument on and oFF (optional) Turn on the hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery To keep the battery out of reach of small children and people with learning difficulties, in place. -
Page 8: Left/Right Ear Marking
Left/right ear marking Putting on the hearing instrument Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means that if you or Place the tip of the earmould in the ear canal, twisting your child has two instruments the left hearing instrument may be programmed differ- slightly, making sure that the top part of the earmould (A) ently from the right. -
Page 9: Push-Button
Push-button The push-button on the hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. The hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push-button for volume adjustment To be filled out by your Hearing Care Professional! and shifting between programs. Left Right The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper (UP) or lower (DOWN) end Program shift:... -
Page 10: Programs (Optional)
Programs (optional) Below you can see a description of the programs available in the hearing instrument. To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional! The hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. When using FM or DAI 2 additional programs are added (see chapters about FM and DAI for more details). -
Page 11: Volume Control (Optional)
Volume control (optional) 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 2 rapid beeps (if enabled). If the visual indicator (LED) is enabled it will show a sequence 5 rapid The volume control allows the user to adjust the volume in specific listening situations blinks. -
Page 12: Stand-By (Optional)
stand-by (optional) telecoil (optional) Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in stand-by mode. 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, Use this stand-by function to silence the instrument churches or lecture rooms, marked with the following symbol. -
Page 13: Auto Phone (Optional)
auto Phone (optional) The hearing instrument may have a built-in 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 activated you will hear two short beeps. When ending a telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program. - Page 14 If the program push-button is enabled and you or your child wants to toggle between standard programs and FM programs, simply shift back or forth using the push-button. An FM receiver enables the hearing instrument to receive signals directly from an As long as the FM receiver is connected to the instrument two FM programs external wireless FM transmitter.
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Page 15: Dai (Direct Audio Input)
DaI (Direct audio Input) If the program push-button is enabled and you or your child wants to toggle between DAI programs, simply shift back and forth using the push-button. If the hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI adaptor with an external sound As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument two programs (DAI + micro- source, like a media player/MP3, body-worn FM receiver or hand mic, the signals of these phone and DAI only) will automatically be added after the standard programs, which have... -
Page 16: Audible And Visual Indicators
audible and visual indicators The instrument has two means of status indication, the audible beeps and a visual indicator (LED). These indicators are configured by your Hearing Care Professional. In the table below you find an overview of the behavior and the possible configurations of the indicators. - Page 17 caring for the hearing instrument Visual indicator audible beeps (LED: Light Emitting Diode) Every ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the using Accessory + microphone: Accessory + microphone: ventilation opening of the ear mould. To prevent wax accumulation causing a change One long blink followed by one short One low tone beep followed by accessories...
- Page 18 cleaning the instrument cleaning the earmould The multi-purpose tool contains a brush for the special purpose of cleaning the instruments. • Clean away any traces of wax from around the sound This should be used to ensure the best care and performance of the hearing instruments. outlet with the brush.
- Page 19 washing the earmoulds • Make sure the earmould and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear earmould and tubing are connected The earmoulds should be washed regularly: to the hearing instrument with left ear marking (blue) and vice versa for the right ear instrument (red).
- Page 20 avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals good communication habits if your child has a hearing loss The 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 When you communicate with your child try to remember some basic rules which will help or heavy rain.
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Page 21: Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing
seven easy steps to better hearing 2. conversation with another person if you have a hearing loss 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 It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. - Page 22 5. telecoil use in church, theatre or cinema All BTE hearing instruments have a telecoil built in, if your telephone has a built in An increasing number of churches, theatres and public buildings often have loop systems tele-loop, you can switch into telecoil program in order to improve the sound reception installed.
- Page 23 use your hearing instruments all day long the most important benefits of wearing two hearing instruments are: The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your • Your ability to localize sounds will improve. hearing instruments comfortably all day.
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Page 24: Common Problems And Their Solutions
common problems and their solutions symptom Possible causes solutions Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 7 no sound Clogged sound outlet Clean earmould pg. 31 & 32 Intermittent or Clogged sound outlet Clean earmould pg. 31 & 32 reduced sound Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg. -
Page 25: International Warranty
International warranty If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able Your hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer to sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot. for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. -
Page 26: Warranty Certificate
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 27 warnings The hearing instrument contains a module with: You should familiarise yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire FCC ID: U28FUBTE02 contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. IC: 1350B-FUBTE02 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly.
- Page 28 • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compartment Dysfunction in hearing instruments upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and people • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired with learning difficulties.
- Page 29 Possible side effects Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with • Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (ear wax). the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. • The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare Declaration of comformity is available at: cases cause a skin irritation.
- Page 30 It takes a truly dedicated approach to help children with hearing problems achieve their full potential. That’s why we deliver the solutions and services that professionals and caregivers need to provide children the opportunities they deserve. This is what child-friendly hearing care is all about.
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