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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for use miniBTE Alta2 Nera2 Ria2 Alta Nera...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Model overview This booklet is valid for Oticon miniBTE in the following hearing aid families and models: Alta2 Pro Nera2 Pro Ria2 Pro    Alta2 Nera2 Ria2    Alta Pro Nera Pro Ria Pro  ...
  • Page 3 Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit of your new hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet your needs.
  • Page 4 Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear, and thereby compensate for mild to moderate-to-severe hearing impairment. This hearing aid is intended for use by adults and children older than 36 months. IMPORTANT NOTICE The hearing aid amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimised to your personal hearing capabilities during the hearing aid fitting performed by your hearing care professional.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1/2 About Identify your hearing aid style and earpiece Sound hook and mould Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Identify left and right hearing aid Battery Start up Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF When to replace a battery Replace the battery Handling Caring for your hearing aid...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 2/2 Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Put on the hearing aid with thin tube Clean the thin tube Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip Replace dome or Grip Tip Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip Clean Micro mould or LiteTip Replace ProWax filter Options Optional features and accessories...
  • Page 7 Warnings Warnings More info Troubleshooting guide Water resistant Conditions of use Technical information Australia only Warranty...

  • Page 8: Identify Your Hearing Aid Style And Earpiece

    Identify your hearing aid style and earpiece There are two different Sound hook and mould attachments and several A hearing aid with a sound different earpieces which hook will have a mould as classify your hearing aid style. earpiece. Please identify your attachment and earpiece.
  • Page 9 Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Earpieces A hearing aid with a thin tube will have one of the following earpieces: Ear grip Dome* (open dome shown) (optional) Grip Tip* Micro mould or LiteTip Thin tube * Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section: “Replace dome or GripTip”.

  • Page 10: Sound Hook And Mould

    Sound hook and mould What it is Microphone openings Sound hook Tube Mould Push button Battery drawer About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 11 What it does Sound in Change programs, volume and Sound out mute the hearing aid Contains the battery. Battery drawer is also the on/off switch...

  • Page 12: Thin Tube (Corda Minifit)

    Thin tube (Corda miniFit) What it is Microphone openings Thin tube Push button Attach earpiece here Battery drawer About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 13 What it does Sound in Change programs, Sound out volume and mute the hearing aid Contains the battery. Battery drawer is the on/off switch...

  • Page 14: Identify Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Identify left and right hearing aid It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid as they might be programmed differently. A BLUE indicator on the back of the battery drawer marks the LEFT hearing aid. A RED indicator on the battery drawer marks the RIGHT hearing aid.

  • Page 15: Battery

    Battery Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing aid, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the battery” section. Your hearing aid battery size is 312 Battery drawer Pull out to open...

  • Page 16: Turn The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing aid is switched off when you are not wearing it. Turn ON Turn OFF Close the Open the...

  • Page 17: When To Replace A Battery

    When to replace a battery When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out. Two beeps Four beeps = The battery is running low = The battery has run out Battery maintenance tip To make sure the hearing aid is always working, bring spare batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.

  • Page 18: Replace The Battery

    Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert Fully open the Remove the sticky Insert the new battery drawer. label from the + side battery into the Remove the battery. of the new battery. battery drawer. Make sure the + side faces up.
  • Page 19 4. Close MultiTool Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for hearing aid will play a jingle battery change. Use the magnetic through the earpiece. end to remove and insert batteries. Hold the earpiece close to your ear to hear the jingle.

  • Page 20: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    Caring for your hearing aid When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. Clean the microphone openings Microphone Carefully brush away debris from openings the openings. Gently brush the surface. Make sure the brush is clean and that it is not pressed into the openings.
  • Page 21 The MultiTool The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax from the mould. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your hearing care professional. Magnet Wire loop Brush IMPORTANT NOTICE Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool at least 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

  • Page 22: Sound Hook With Mould

    Sound hook with mould Read the following pages if you have a hearing aid with a sound hook and a mould. The mould is customised for you and fits your ear. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 23: Put On The Hearing Aid With Mould

    Put on the hearing aid with mould Step 1 Step 2 Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing aid and press the mould in the behind your ear. direction of the ear canal, twisting slightly.

  • Page 24: Clean The Mould

    Clean the mould The mould should be cleaned Replace the tube 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 MultiTool wire loop replaced when it becomes to clean the opening.

  • Page 25: Wash The Mould

    Wash the mould Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Make sure you are Disconnect the tube Wash the mould able to identify which and mould from the and tube using mild mould is for which hook. Hold the hook soap. Rinse and dry hearing aid before firmly when pulling completely before...

  • Page 26: Thin Tube (Corda Minifit)

    Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Read the following pages if you have a hearing aid with a thin tube (Corda miniFit) with either a dome, Grip Tip, Micro mould or LiteTip earpiece. Corda miniFit is a thin tube Ear grip (optional) that brings the sound into your ear.

  • Page 27: Put On The Hearing Aid With Thin Tube

    Put on the hearing aid with thin tube Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Place the hearing aid Hold the bend of Gently push the behind your ear. the thin tube earpiece into your ear between your thumb canal until the thin and index finger.

  • Page 28: Clean The Thin Tube

    Clean the thin tube The thin tube should be cleaned, to keep it clear from moisture and wax. If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax, which means no sound will be able to come out. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 29 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Pull the thin tube Push the cleaning Reconnect the thin out of the hearing tool all the way tube to the hearing aid. through the thin aid. tube.

  • Page 30: Standard Earpieces: Dome Or Grip Tip

    Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip Both domes and Grip Tip are made of soft rubber material. There are 4 different types of domes. Check your dome type and size below. Open Bass dome, dome single vent Power Bass dome, dome double vent 5 mm*...

  • Page 31: Replace Dome Or Grip Tip

    Replace dome or Grip Tip The standard earpiece (dome or Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the earpiece is filled with wax, replace it with a new one. Grip Tips should be replaced at least once a month. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Hold on to the end...

  • Page 32: Thin Tube With Micro Mould Or Litetip

    Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip Read the following pages if you have a Micro mould or LiteTip earpiece. The Micro mould and LiteTip are customised for your ear shape. Micro mould LiteTip About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 33: Clean Micro Mould Or Litetip

    Clean Micro mould or LiteTip The vent is cleaned by pressing the brush The earpiece should be cleaned through the hole, regularly. twisting it slightly. The wax filter in the earpiece should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal.

  • Page 34: 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 35 IMPORTANT NOTICE Always use the same type of wax filter as was originally supplied with the hearing aid. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of wax filters, contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 36: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories The features and accessories described on the following pages are optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is programmed. If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may be helpful.

  • Page 37: Mute The Hearing Aid

    Mute the hearing aid Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while wearing it. Apply a long press to the button to mute the hearing aid. To reactivate the hearing aid, push the button briefly. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing aid still draws current from the battery in this mode.

  • Page 38: Change Programs

    Change programs Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs. These are programmed by your hearing care professional. Press the button to change program Note that if you have two hearing aids, the RIGHT hearing aid switches forward from e.g.
  • Page 39 To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Sound you will hear When to use when activated “1 beep” “2 beeps” “3 beeps” “4 beeps” Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press...

  • Page 40: Change Volume

    Change volume When you have two hearing aids, the push button allows you to adjust the volume in both ears. You will hear a click when you turn the volume up or down. MAXIMUM STARTING A short press on the LEVEL RIGHT hearing aid You will hear...
  • Page 41 Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid programmed by your hearing care professional, simply open and then close the battery drawer. Open Close...

  • Page 42: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer

    Tamper-resistant 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE Avoid using excessive force to open the battery drawer. Do not force the battery drawer beyond its fully opened position.
  • Page 43 Open and close the battery drawer Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing aid. Close the drawer using your fingers. Make sure the drawer is completely closed.

  • Page 44: Wireless Accessories

    Wireless accessories As an enhancement to your wireless hearing aid a broad range of wireless accessories are available. ConnectLine Remote Control ConnectLine is a family of Remote Control offers the ability products that allows you to to change program, adjust receive audio signals from TVs, volume or mute your hearing aid.

  • Page 45: Autophone

    Autophone Autophone The autophone can automatically activate a phone program in the hearing aid, if you place a dedicated magnet on your phone. For detailed information on these options contact your hearing care professional or visit www.oticon.com.au...

  • Page 46: Warnings

    Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully Usage of hearing aids with the following general warnings Hearing aids should be used only as before using your hearing aid for your directed and adjusted by your hearing personal safety and to ensure correct care professional.
  • Page 47 Dysfunction Most hearing aids can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery drawer upon Be aware of the possibility that your request. This is strongly recommended hearing aid may stop working without for infants, small children and people notice. Keep this in mind when you with learning difficulties.

  • Page 48: More Info

    Warnings If you have an active brain implant, The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, please contact the manufacturer perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan of your implantable device for lotion, and insect repellent can damage information about the risk of the hearing aid. Always remove your disturbance.
  • Page 49 Interference The hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to the most stringent international standards. However, interference between the hearing aid and other WARNING devices (e.g. some mobile telephones, New and used button/coin batteries are citizens band systems and shop alarm hazardous and should be kept away from systems and other devices) may occur.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Dead battery No sound Clogged tube or earpiece (mould, dome, Grip Tip, Micro mould, or LiteTip) Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or Moisture reduced sound Dead battery Clogged damping filter in sound hook Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Squealing noise Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions work, consult your hearing care professional for assistance.
  • Page 51 Solutions Replace the battery Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or Grip Tip or replace wax filter Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or Grip Tip or replace wax filter Wipe battery with a dry cloth and/or dry tube Replace the battery Contact your hearing care professional for assistance Re-insert earpiece (mould, dome, Grip Tip, Micro mould or LiteTip)

  • Page 52: Water Resistant

    Water resistant Your hearing aid is water resistant 1. Gently wipe off any water which means it is designed to be worn 2. Open the battery drawer and in all daily life situations. Therefore remove the battery and gently wipe you do not have to worry about sweat off any water in the battery drawer or getting wet in a rain shower.

  • Page 53: Conditions Of Use

    Conditions of use Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing Storage and Temperature and humidity should not exceed transportation the following limits for extended periods during conditions transportation and storage: Temperature: -25°C to +60°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing...

  • Page 54: Technical Information

    Technical information The hearing aid contains a radio USA and Canada transmitter using short range The hearing aid contains a radio magnetic induction technology module with the following certification working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is ID numbers: <...
  • Page 55 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 56 This Class B digital apparatus by turning the equipment off and on, complies with Canadian ICES-003. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Note: This equipment has been following measures: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, –...
  • Page 57 The manufacturer declares that this Declaration of Conformity is available hearing aid is in compliance with the from the manufacturer. essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive Manufactured by: 2014/53/EU (RED). Denmark Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.
  • Page 58 Australian Sponsor Audmet Australia Pty Ltd Suite 4, Level 4, Building B 11 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 60 Description of symbols used in this booklet Warnings Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. Manufacturer The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
  • Page 61 Description of symbols used on the regulatory packaging label Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. Caution symbol Consult instructions for use for warnings and cautions. Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
  • Page 62 International warranty Your device is covered by an manufacturer will choose, at its sole international limited warranty discretion, whether to repair the issued by the manufacturer for a device, or replace it with an equivalent period of 12 months from the date of model.
  • Page 63 If you need service Take your device to your hearing care professional, who may be able to sort out minor problems and make adjustments immediately. Your hearing care professional can assist you to obtain warranty service from the manufacturer. Your hearing care professional may charge a fee for their services.

  • Page 64: Australia Only

    The rights given under this warranty Australian customers should contact are in addition to other rights and Oticon Australia at Suite 4, Level 4, remedies under a law in relation to the Building B, 11 Talavera Road, good or services to which the warranty North Ryde NSW 2113, telephone relates to.

  • Page 65: Warranty

    Warranty Certificate Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Hearing care professional: _____________________________________________ Hearing care professional’s address: _____________________________________ Hearing care professional’s phone: ______________________________________ Purchase date: ______________________________________________________ Model left: _____________________ Serial no.: ___________________________ Model right: ____________________ Serial no.: ___________________________...
  • Page 66 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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