Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing - oticon Intiga Rite Instructions For Use Manual

carIng For your hEarIng InstrumEnt
Important notIcE
• Only use parts designed for your hearing instruments.
• The dome must be properly attached to the speaker before inserting it in your ear.
Failure to follow the instructions could result in injury.
• The speaker should never be used without a dome attached.
• Do not use hearing instruments in ears with excessive ear wax accumulation or
infection.
• Proper preventive care and maintenance will go a long way towards ensuring
reliability and safe performance.
• Do not share your hearing aids or any of the parts with other people.
• Ensure your hands are clean when handling the hearing instrument and its parts.
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seven easy steps to better hearing

Over the first days and weeks of using your hearing instruments, you will experience
sounds that will be new to you, especially if you have not worn hearing instruments
previously. Now is the time to experiment with listening to these new or long-forgotten
sounds.
1. In the quiet of your home
Try to accustom yourself to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds and
try to identify each sound. Bear in mind that some sounds will seem different from what
you are used to. You may have to learn to identify them again. Note that in time you will get
accustomed to the sounds in your environment – if not please contact your Hearing Care
Professional.
If using the hearing instrument makes you tired, take them off for a little while and have a
rest. Gradually, you will begin to be able to listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you will
be able to wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day long.
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