Activating The Hearing Instrument For The First Time - oticon BTE 13 Instructions For Use Manual

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
cause a skin irritation or any other unusual condition.
Please, seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.
Interference
• Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to
the most stringent international standards. However, interference with your hearing
instrument and other devices may occur, for example for some mobile telephones,
citizens band devices and shop alarm systems. If this occur increase the distance
between the hearing instrument and the device.
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activating the hearing instrument for the first time

A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic devices that run on special batteries.
To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a fresh battery in the battery
compartment.
The hearing instrument will start up when the battery door is closed. It will take a few
seconds until sound is produced. A jingle is played while the start up process is running.
Put on the hearing instruments upon closing the battery door.
If the hearing instrument is held in the hand while activated, it may produce a whistling
sound. This will stop when properly fitted on the ear.
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