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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on your digital hearing instruments. Contents They represent some of the most advanced technology Instrument view currently available in hearing care. Carefully follow these instructions when using and maintaining them. Turning your hearing instrument on These instructions will help you get the most out Turning your hearing instrument off of the instruments and ensure their continued high Inserting your hearing instrument...

  • Page 3: Instrument View

    BTE – Instrument view Turning your instruments ON When turning your instrument ON make sure: Sound hook 1) The battery drawer is closed. Microphone opening Plastic tube 2) The volume control is turned up. Volume 3) The function switch is set to a control Sound outlet microphone program.

  • Page 4: Inserting Your Hearing Instrument

    • With the earmould correctly Inserting your hearing instrument positioned, slide the hearing • Your hearing instruments instrument over the top of your may have a right/left- ear to rest behind it. identifi cation. Red=Right, Blue=Left • Turn on the hearing instrument and adjust the volume control •...

  • Page 5: Function Switch

    Below you can see a description of the programs Function switch available in your hearing instrument. Your hearing aid has a 3-position switch for switching between different programs. Program 1 • When you switch between different programs, your Program 2 hearing instrument will beep.

  • Page 6: T Elecoil

    T elecoil Volume Control The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and This wheel allows you to adjust the sound level in for loop systems in e.g. theatres, churches or lecture different listening situations. The preferred volume rooms. control level can be indicated by three beeps. This level has been programmed according to your The telecoil is activated by operating the function preferences.

  • Page 7: Changing Batteries

    Any moisture on the battery surface should be wiped Changing batteries off before use. When you change batteries, it may take A worn-out battery should be removed immediately. a couple of minutes before the new battery works with When battery power is low, you will hear a series full effect.

  • Page 8: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer (Optional)

    Tamper-resistant battery drawer Extended Communication (optional) The benefi t from your hearing instruments can be increased in diffi cult listening situations. Your hearing This option is strongly recommended for infants, small instruments are compatible with ear level FM systems, children, and people with learning diffi culties. which can allow you to hear a person talking at a distance without interference from background noise.

  • Page 9: Ear-Level Fm Systems

    Users of Lexis can choose the dedicated LE-7 receiver switch to your telecoil program allowing you to hear for Sumo DM, which conveniently eliminates the need the external signal. Please note that your instrument for an adaptor shoe and provides a smaller profi le may be set up with one or more telecoil programs that compared to a universal receiver.

  • Page 10: Direct Audio Input (Dai)

    Direct Audio Input (DAI) DAI provides access to interference-free audio signals from external sources (such as radio, TV, PC Audio output, personal CD players, etc). The signal is received directly into your hearing instruments by using a specifi ed cord and coupling shoe.
  • Page 11 Warnings Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Such actions can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or can even be fatal. You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments.
  • Page 12 Batteries of low quality may leak could be swallowed by accident. and cause bodily harm. • Most Oticon hearing instruments can be supplied • Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may with a tamper-resistant battery compartment upon explode and cause serious injury.
  • Page 13 Possible side effects • Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (ear wax). • The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases cause a skin irritation. Consult a doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

  • Page 14: Adjustment Of Dai

    Adjustment of DAI Note: Adjust your DAI shoe according to application and level of input signal. Step 1 Adjustment according to the equipment the instrument is to be connected to. Hi setting: Radio, TV, Walkman, MP3, PC equipment. Lo setting: Ear level FM system and body worn FM equipment.

  • Page 15: Audible And Visible Status Indicators

    Audible and visible status indicators Audible and visible status indicators Table of behavior: Table of behavior: Your instrument has two means of status indication, the audible Your instrument has two means of status indication, the audible beeps and a visual status indicator (LED). The behaviour of beeps and a visual status indicator (LED).

  • Page 16: Daily Care Of Your Hearing Instruments

    • Rinse with water. Daily care of your hearing instruments • Dry the earmould. When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. • Any water drops inside the earmould or tubing should Before retiring at night: be blown out.

  • Page 17: Using Your Hearing Instruments

    Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Using your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments must never be exposed to It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun How long this adjustment takes differs from person to or dried in microwave ovens.
  • Page 18 2. Conversation with another person 5. T elecoil use in church, theatre, or cinema Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other An increasing number of churches, theatres and public so you can read facial expressions easily. You may buildings often have loop systems installed.
  • Page 19 Remember that the telecoil in hearing aids may pick Using your hearing instruments up disturbing signals from electronic devices, such as a The use of hearing instruments is only part of hearing fax machines, computers, televisions or similar. Make rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by sure that the hearing aid has a distance of assistive listening devices auditory training and/or 2 - 3 meters to such devices when using the telecoil...

  • Page 20: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    Common problems and their solutions Effect Cause Solution Squealing Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor noise Hearing instrument inserted Reinsert hearing instrument (pg. 6) improperly Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet (pg. 22) No sound Clogged microphone opening Clean microphone opening with a brush...

  • Page 21: International Warranty

    International Warranty Oticon Warranty Certifi cate Oticon hearing instruments are covered by a limited Name of owner: warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty Dispenser: covers manufacturing and material defects in the...

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