oticon BTE Instructions For Use Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. oticon Manuals
  4. Hearing Aid
  5. Agil BTE 13
  6. Instructions for use manual

oticon BTE Instructions For Use Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for BTE:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

InstructIons for use
BtE

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the BTE and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for oticon BTE

Summary of Contents for oticon BTE

  • Page 1 InstructIons for use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Instrument View BTE 13 Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. Instrument View BTE 13 with Corda Instrument View BTE 13 Power To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that...

  • Page 3: Instrument View Bte 13

    (Optional) Earmold cautIon The BTE Power is a powerful hearing instrument. In case you are fitted with BTE Power, never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect or wrongful Battery door Battery size: 13...

  • Page 4: Instrument View Bte 13 With Corda

    Instrument View BtE 13 with corda Not available for BTE Power Thin tube Microphone openings Your ear piece: Custom Mold Plus dome Ear grip Open dome: Push-button/ Small Volume Control (Optional) Medium Dome Large Battery door Battery size 13...

  • Page 5: Instrument View Bte 13 Power 5C

    Instrument View BtE 13 power Sound hook Plastic tube Microphone openings Sound outlet Ventilation opening Push-button/ Volume Control Earmold Battery door Battery size: 13...

  • Page 6: Changing Batteries

    changing batteries The correct battery size appears in the “Instrument View” in the first section of this document. A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed of according to local regulations. When the battery power is low, you will hear 2 beeps. This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a few hours of operation left.

  • Page 7: Turning Your Instrument On And Off

    turning your instrument on and oFF To replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the Turn on your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery instrument.

  • Page 8: Left/Right Ear Marking

    Left/right ear marking putting on your instrument with earmold Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your Place the tip of the earmold in your ear canal, twisting right.

  • Page 9: Putting On Your Hearing Instruments With A Corda

    (thin tube) Your hearing instrument has a push-button to adjust volume and to switch between Not available for BTE Power different programs. Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP) tube correctly every time takes practice: or the lower part (DOWN).

  • Page 10: Programs (Optional)

    programs (optional) The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Left Right Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. Program shift: When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. Short push to change program.

  • Page 11: Volume Control

    Volume control Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. Prg. 1: A volume control may be activated. The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. Prg.

  • Page 12: Stand-By (Optional)

    stand-by (optional) Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in stand-by mode. To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly again. Use the stand-by function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on.

  • Page 13: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)

    tamper-resistant battery door (optional) telecoil (optional) This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. difficulties. The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theaters, churches or lecture rooms.

  • Page 14: Auto Phone (Optional)

    auto phone (optional) Your 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 a number of beeps. When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically WarnIng return to the previous program.

  • Page 15: Dai (Direct Audio Input)

    DaI (Direct audio Input) If you would like the DAI program alone, you can switch to the next program by using the program switch button. If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI adaptor with an external sound source, like a media player/MP3 or hand mic, the signals of these devices will As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument, two programs will automatically be directly transferred to your hearing instrument.
  • Page 16 If you would like to receive input from the FM transmitter alone, you can advance to the next FM program by using the program switch button. An FM receiver enables the hearing instrument to receive signals directly from an external wireless FM transmitter. With the FM receiver mounted, the push button of the hearing instrument can be used to switch back and forth between standard programs and FM programs.

  • Page 17: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    caring for your hearing instrument Cleaning the instrument The multi-purpose tool contains a brush for the special purpose of cleaning your Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the instruments. This should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your ventilation opening of your earmold.
  • Page 18 Cleaning the earmold Washing the earmolds • Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from The earmolds should be washed regularly: around the sound outlet. • Disconnect the earmold and the tubing from the sound • Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush hook of the hearing instrument.
  • Page 19 How to change corda (thin tube) • Make sure the earmold and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear earmold and tubing are connected to the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument. 1.
  • Page 20 cleaning your hearing instrument with corda (thin tube) Daily maintenance with corda (thin tube) Domes To remove cerumen from the thin tube: The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the existing one and put on a fresh one. • Pull tube out of the hearing instrument.

  • Page 21: Changing The Corda Dome

    changing the corda Dome The dome is easy to replace. Hold the widest part of the dome and pull it off from the Important notIcE connections joint on the tube. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is fastened securely.

  • Page 22: Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing

    avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals seven easy steps to better hearing Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs car in the sun.
  • Page 23 If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more directly into the hearing instrument’s microphone opening. information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories. This way, the hearing instruments will not whistle, and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation.
  • Page 24 If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your cell telephone, ask your • It will be easier to understand speech in noisy surroundings. Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.

  • Page 25: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Solutions no sound Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 7 Clogged sound outlet Clean earmold pg. 30 & 34 Intermittent Clogged sound outlet Clean earmold pg. 30 & 34 or reduced sound Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Cell Phone

    cell phone “Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions.
  • Page 29 Warnings The hearing instrument contains a module with: You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire FCC ID: U28FUBTE03 contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. IC: 1350B-FUBTE03 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 30 • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compart- Battery use ment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and • Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Batteries of low people with learning difficulties. quality may leak and cause bodily harm.
  • Page 31 Warning to hearing instrument dispensers Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation consult immediately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) dispensing a hearing instrument.
  • Page 32 you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing instrument. Federal law limits the Children with hearing loss sale of hearing instruments to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation • In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss from a licensed physician.
  • Page 33 • Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, your hearing instrument may the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 34 people First People first is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ino bteChili bte 13 spBte 13Agil bte

Table of Contents

Save PDF