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  • Page 1 InstructIons for use...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    thank you Indications for use Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. The intended use of your hearing instrument is to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and hereby compensate for impaired hearing. To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to use and maintain.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instrument View BTE 13 Instrument View BTE 13 with Corda Instrument View BTE 13 Power Warnings Activating the hearing instrument for the first time Changing batteries Turning your instrument ON and OFF Left/Right ear marking Putting on your instrument with ear mould...

  • Page 4: Instrument View Bte 13

    Instrument View BtE 13 FM (Optional accessory) Caring for your hearing instrument Handling of Corda Sound hook Plastic tube How to change Corda (thin tube) Microphone Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda (thin tube) openings Daily maintenance with Corda (thin tube) Domes...

  • Page 5: Instrument View Bte 13 With Corda 2 7B

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

  • Page 6: Instrument View Bte 13 Power 7C

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

  • Page 7: Warnings

    Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. Usage of hearing instruments • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 8 • Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they Active Implants are slippery and could be swallowed by accident. • The included case for instrument storage has a built-in magnet. If you have an • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compart- implantable device, such as pacemakers or defibrillators, the instrument case should ment upon request.

  • Page 9: Activating The Hearing Instrument For The First Time

    activating the hearing instrument for the first time Possible side effects • Hearing instruments or ear moulds may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax. • The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic devices that run on special batteries. cause a skin irritation or any other unusual condition.

  • Page 10: Changing Batteries

    changing batteries To replace the battery, follow these instructions: The correct battery size appears in the “Instrument View” in the • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the first section of this document. instrument.

  • Page 11: Turning Your Instrument On And Off

    turning your instrument on and oFF Left/right ear marking Turn on your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have in place. When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle. two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating.

  • Page 12: Putting On Your Instrument With Ear Mould

    putting on your instrument putting on your hearing instruments Dome with ear mould with a corda (thin tube) 1. Place the tip of the ear mould in your ear canal, Not available for BTE Power twisting slightly, making sure that the top part of the ear mould (A) is pushed behind and under the fold (B) Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin of your ear.

  • Page 13: Push-Button

    push-button The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Left Right Your hearing instrument has a push-button to adjust volume and to switch between different programs. Program shift: Short push to change program. The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP) Volume control: Short push to adjust the volume.

  • Page 14: Programs (Optional)

    programs (optional) The programs available in your hearing instrument are listed in the Hearing program description on the last page. Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. The number and type of programs available in your hearing instrument is programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.

  • Page 15: Volume Control (Optional)

    Volume control (optional) mute (optional) A volume control may be activated. The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in Use the Mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. instrument on.

  • Page 16: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)

    tamper-resistant battery door (optional) A special battery door may be installed with your hearing instrument which protects against unintended operation of the battery door and battery. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning difficulties. The battery door is designed only to be opened by using a tool.

  • Page 17: Telecoil (Optional)

    telecoil (optional) DaI Direct Audio Input (optional accessory) The DAI adapter is a connector that allows you to input audio signals directly to your The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. hearing instrument. The telecoil is meant for telephone* conversations and for loop systems in places such as theatres, churches or lecture rooms.

  • Page 18: Fm (Optional Accessory)

    Fm (optional accessory) If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the DAI alone, you can advance to the next program by using the program switch button. Your hearing instrument supports the option of attaching a FM system. This consists of a As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument, two DAI programs will dedicated FM receiver and a FM transmitter.

  • Page 19: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    caring for your hearing instrument If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the FM input alone, you can advance to the next FM program by using the program switch button. Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the ventilation opening of your ear mould.
  • Page 20 Cleaning the instrument Cleaning the ear mould A range of dedicated cleaning tools are prepared for the special purpose of cleaning your instruments. The MultiTool should be used to ensure the best care and performance of • Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from your hearing instruments.
  • Page 21 Washing the ear moulds • Make sure the ear mould and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to the hearing instrument. Be careful that the left ear mould and tubing are connected to The ear moulds should be washed regularly: the hearing instrument with the left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument.

  • Page 22: Handling Of Corda

    avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Handling of Corda Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked Corda is a thin tube mounted as the hearing instrument car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, showers sound output.
  • Page 23 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 24: Changing The Corda Dome

    changing the corda Dome carIng For your HEarIng InstrumEnt 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 (1). Place the new dome on the speaker (2) and ensure that it is fastened securely (3).

  • Page 25: Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing

    seven easy steps to better hearing 2. Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expressions Over the first days and weeks of using your hearing instruments, you will experience easily.
  • Page 26 5. Telecoil use in church, theatre or cinema If your hearing instrument has a telecoil (and your telephone has a built in tele-loop*) An increasing number of churches, theatres and public buildings may have loop systems you can switch into telecoil program in order to improve the sound reception further. installed.
  • Page 27 Use your hearing instruments all day long The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day. In most cases, you will not get the full benefit of the hearing instruments if you use them infrequently. Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing.

  • Page 28: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Solutions no sound Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 14 Clogged sound outlet Clean ear mould pg. 35 & 47 Intermittent Clogged sound outlet Clean ear mould pg. 35 & 47 or reduced sound Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg.

  • Page 29: Wireless Accessories

    Your Hearing Care Professional For detailed information on FM systems ask your Hearing Care Professional or visit may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty. Please www.oticon.com consult him/her for further information. If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot.

  • Page 30: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Name of Owner: Declaration of conformity is available at: Dispenser: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 Dispenser Address: DK-2765 Smørum...
  • Page 31 Hearing instrument Hearing program no. Hearing program description 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...
  • Page 32 people First People first is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively...

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