oticon Geno 1 Instructions For Use Manual
oticon Geno 1 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use miniBTE Oticon Geno...
  • Page 2 Model overview Introduction to this booklet This booklet is valid for Oticon miniBTE in the following hearing aid This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing models: aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning section.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Intended use Table of contents 1/2 The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear, About and thereby compensate for mild to moderate-to-severe hearing Identify your hearing aid style and earpiece impairment. This hearing aid is intended for use by adults and children Sound hook and mould older than 36 months.
  • Page 4 Table of contents 2/2 Wash the mould Warnings Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Warnings Put on the hearing aid with thin tube More info Clean the thin tube Troubleshooting guide Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip Water resistant Replace dome or Grip Tip Conditions of use Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip Warranty certificate...
  • Page 5: Identify Your Hearing Aid Style And Earpiece

    Identify your hearing aid style and earpiece Sound hook and mould Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Earpieces There are two different attachments and several A hearing aid with a sound A hearing aid with a thin tube different earpieces which hook will have a mould as will have one of the following classify your hearing aid style.
  • Page 6: Sound Hook And Mould

    Sound hook and mould What it does What it is Microphone Sound in openings Sound hook Tube Mould Push button Change programs, volume and Sound out mute the hearing aid Contains the battery. Battery drawer Battery drawer is also the on/off switch About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 7: Thin Tube (Corda Minifit)

    Thin tube (Corda miniFit) What it does What it is Microphone Sound in openings Thin tube Push button Change programs, Attach Sound out volume and earpiece mute the here hearing aid Contains the battery. Battery drawer Battery drawer is the on/off switch About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 8: Identify Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Identify left and right hearing aid Battery It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special aid as they might be programmed differently. batteries. To activate the hearing aid, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer.
  • Page 9: Turn The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF When to replace a battery The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and off. When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing aid is switched off repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
  • Page 10: Replace The Battery

    Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close Brush Fully open the Remove the sticky Insert the new Close the battery drawer. The The brush can also be used for battery drawer. label from the + side battery into the hearing aid will play a jingle battery change.
  • Page 11: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    Caring for your hearing aid Brush for cleaning and handling batteries When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface The brush contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the to avoid damage if you drop it. battery in the hearing aid.
  • Page 12: Sound Hook With Mould

    Sound hook with mould Put on the hearing aid with mould Read the following pages if you have Step 1 Step 2 a hearing aid with a sound hook and a mould. The mould is customised for you and fits your ear. Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing aid and press the mould in the...
  • Page 13: Clean The Mould

    Clean the mould Wash the mould Replace the tube The mould should be cleaned Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 regularly. Use a soft cloth to The tubing between the mould clean the surface of the mould. and the hearing aid should be Use the wire loop on the brush replaced when it becomes to clean the opening.
  • Page 14: Thin Tube (Corda Minifit)

    Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Put on the hearing aid with thin tube Read the following pages if you have a hearing aid with a thin tube Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 (Corda miniFit) with either a dome, Grip Tip, Micro mould or LiteTip earpiece.
  • Page 15: Clean The Thin Tube

    Clean the thin tube The thin tube should be cleaned, to keep it clear from moisture and Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 wax. If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax, which means no sound will be able to come out. Pull the thin tube Push the cleaning Reconnect the thin...
  • Page 16: Standard Earpieces: Dome Or Grip Tip

    Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip Replace dome or Grip Tip Both domes and Grip Tip are made of soft rubber material. There are The standard earpiece (dome or Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the 4 different types of domes. Check your dome type and size below. earpiece is filled with wax, replace it with a new one.
  • Page 17: Thin Tube With Micro Mould Or Litetip

    Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip Clean Micro mould or LiteTip Read the following pages if you have a Micro mould or LiteTip The earpiece should be cleaned earpiece. The Micro mould and LiteTip are customised for your ear regularly.
  • Page 18: Replace Prowax Filter

    Replace ProWax filter 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert filter filter Old filter Remove the tool from Push the empty pin Insert the new wax the shell. The tool into the wax filter in filter using the other has two pins, one the earpiece and pull pin, remove the tool, empty for removal...
  • Page 19: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing aid The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out the hearing aid while wearing it. how your hearing aid is programmed.
  • Page 20: Change Programs

    Change programs To be filled out by the hearing care professional Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs. Program Sound you will hear When to use These are programmed by your hearing care professional. when activated “1 beep” “2 beeps”...
  • Page 21: Change Volume

    Change volume Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid When you have two hearing aids, the push button allows you to programmed by your hearing care professional, simply open and adjust the volume in both ears. You will hear a click when you turn the then close the battery drawer.
  • Page 22: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer

    Tamper-resistant battery drawer Open and close the battery drawer To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. Use a small screwdriver to open the drawer. Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing aid.
  • Page 23: Wireless Accessories

    TVs, volume or mute your hearing aid. For detailed information on these options contact your hearing care phones, music players, PCs or an professional or visit www.oticon.global external microphone wirelessly through your hearing aid. About Start up Handling...
  • Page 24: Warnings

    Warnings Most hearing aids can be supplied with Dysfunction a tamper-resistant battery drawer upon Be aware of the possibility that your request. This is strongly recommended hearing aid may stop working without You should familiarise yourself fully Usage of hearing aids for infants, small children and people notice.
  • Page 25 Warnings and coexistence with active medical Heat and chemicals Possible side effects Connection to external equipment implants, such as pacemakers and heart The hearing aid must never be exposed Hearing aids, moulds or domes may The safety of the hearing aid when defibrillators.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Dead battery Replace the battery No sound Clogged tube or earpiece (mould, dome, Grip Tip, Micro mould, or LiteTip) Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or Grip Tip or replace wax filter Clogged sound outlet Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or Grip Tip or replace wax filter...
  • Page 27: Water Resistant

    Water resistant Conditions of use Your hearing aid is water resistant 1. Gently wipe off any water Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C which means it is designed to be worn 2. Open the battery drawer and Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing in all daily life situations.
  • Page 28: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate International warranty Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Your hearing aid is covered by an might have under applicable national international limited warranty legislation governing sale of consumer Hearing care professional: _____________________________________________ issued by the manufacturer for a goods. Your hearing care professional period of 12 months from the date may have issued a warranty that goes Hearing care professional ‘s address: _____________________________________...
  • Page 29: Technical Information

    Technical information Operation is subject to the following The hearing aid contains a radio USA and Canada two conditions: transmitter using short range magnetic The hearing aid contains a radio induction technology working at module with the following certification 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength ID numbers: 1.
  • Page 30 This Class B digital apparatus by turning the equipment off and on, The manufacturer declares that this Declaration of Conformity is available complies with Canadian ICES-003. the user is encouraged to try to correct hearing aid is in compliance with the from the manufacturer.
  • Page 31 Description of symbols used in this booklet South Africa ICASA label Warnings Indicates that the device has license to be sold in South Africa. Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. IP code Manufacturer Indicates the class of protections against harmful ingress of water The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated and particulate matter according to EN 60529:1991/A1:2002.
  • Page 32 Settings overview for your hearing aid 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 About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
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