Content Welcome Your hearing instruments Instrument type Components and names Batteries Battery size and handling tips Replacing batteries Daily use Turning on and off Inserting and removing the hearing instruments Maintenance and care Hearing instruments Ear pieces Professional maintenance Further information Safety information Symbols used in this document Troubleshooting ...
Welcome Thank you for choosing our hearing instruments to accompany you through everyday life. Like anything new, it may take you a little time to become familiar with them. This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer.
Y our hearing instruments This user guide describes optional features that your hearing instruments may or may not have. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to indicate the features that are valid for your hearing instruments. I nstrument type Your hearing instruments are worn directly in the ear canal.
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➊ Ear piece (Click Sleeve) ➋ ➋ ➋ ➋ Microphone ➌ Battery compartment (on/off switch) ➍ Removal cord You can use the following standard ear pieces: Standard ear pieces Click Sleeve (size S, closed) Click Sleeve (size M, closed) Click Sleeve (size L, closed) You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces.
Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. The battery type will determine how long you have to replace the battery. Battery size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries. Battery size: - Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments.
R eplacing batteries Removing the battery: > Open the battery compartment. > Remove the battery by hand. Inserting the battery: > If the battery has a protective film, remove it only when you are ready to use the battery. > Insert the battery with the "+"...
Daily use Turning on and off Via battery compartment: > Turning off: Open the battery compartment fully. > Turning on: Close the battery compartment. When wearing the hearing instruments, an alert tone indicates when an instrument is being turned on or off. The hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds.
Inserting and removing the hearing instruments CAUTION Risk of injury! > Always wear the hearing instrument with an ear piece. > Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached. Inserting a hearing instrument: > Identify right and left hearing instrument so that you insert it in the correct ear. The labeling on the hearing instruments indicates the side: "R"...
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> Hold the hearing instrument correctly before inserting it: Pay special attention to the removal cord indicating the bottom. If an arrow is printed on the hearing instrument, it has to point upwards. > Carefully push the hearing instrument into the ear canal.
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- It may be helpful to insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. - If you have problems inserting the ear piece, use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards.
Maintenance and care To prevent damage it is important that you take care of your hearing instruments and follow a few basic rules, which will soon become a part of your daily routine. H earing instruments D rying and storage > Dry your hearing instruments overnight. >...
> Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products, special care sets, or more information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition. E ar pieces Cleaning Cerumen (ear wax) may accumulate on the ear pieces. This may affect sound quality. Clean the ear pieces daily. >...
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Exchanging Exchange standard ear pieces approximately every three months. Replace them sooner if you notice cracks or other changes. Exchanging Click Sleeves > Grip the Click Sleeve with your fingers and pull it off. > When installing the new Click Sleeve, take care that the flap of the Click Sleeve points towards the printed text on the hearing instrument.
Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance. Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support.
Further information Safety information For more safety information, refer to the safety manual supplied with the device. For Hearing Care Professionals These hearing instruments are fitted with a smartphone app. > Read the safety information and the instructions for fitting that are provided in the app. Note the following: CAUTION Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the client!
S ymbols used in this document Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better. T roubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. - Gently close the battery compartment completely. - Clean the hearing instrument.
Problem and possible solutions Hearing instrument does not work. - Turn the hearing instrument on. - Gently close the battery compartment completely. - Replace the empty battery. - Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. - Power-on delay is active. Wait several seconds and check again.
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