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  • Page 1 InstructIons for use IIc (Invisible–In–canal)

  • Page 2: Thank You

    thank you Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into assuring that your new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to use and maintain.
  • Page 3 Indications for use The hearing instruments are intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and hereby compensate for mild–to–moderate impaired hearing.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    contents Instrument view Intiga Warnings Activating your hearing instruments for the first time Changing batteries Turning your instruments ON and OFF Left/Right ear marking Inserting your hearing instruments Removing your hearing instruments Caring for your hearing instruments Wax Protection System Microphone Protection System Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Six easy steps to better hearing...

  • Page 6: Important Notice

    International Warranty Warranty Certificate Settings overview for your hearing instruments Important notIce This booklet contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ments and batteries. Please familiarise yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments.

  • Page 7: Instrument View Intiga I

    Instrument view Intiga Battery door Right/left side with nail grip and up-indicator Microphone opening Pull-out string Pull-out string Sound outlet + Ventilation opening Wax protection system Ventilation opening Battery size: 10...

  • Page 8: Warnings

    Warnings Please familiarize yourself with the following general warnings, as well as with the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. Usage of hearing instruments • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 9 • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Check your medicine carefully before swallowing any pills. • Never insert your hearing instruments or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be accidently swallowed. If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Battery use • Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 10 Dysfunction in hearing instruments • Occasionally hearing instruments may stop functioning, e.g., if the batteries have expired or if the speaker is blocked by moisture or earwax. You should be aware of this possibility, particularly when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds.
  • Page 11 X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy • Remove your hearing instruments during medical procedures such as X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery, as your hearing instruments may be damaged when exposed to strong fields. Possible side effects • Hearing instruments or ear moulds may cause an accelerated accumulation of earwax.
  • Page 12 Wax protection system ProWax: • If the instrument is equipped with a ProWax wax protection system, follow the directions specified in the section “How to change Wax filter”. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of your wax protection system, contact your Hearing Care Professional.

  • Page 13: Activating Your Hearing Instruments For The First Time

    activating your hearing instruments for the first time A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that is powered by special batteries. To activate your hearing instruments, insert a fresh battery in the battery compartment. Your hearing instruments will begin functioning when the battery door is closed. It will take a few seconds until sound is produced.

  • Page 14: Changing Batteries

    changing batteries The correct battery size is 10. Batteries perform differently, so ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance in choosing a high, quality battery for your hearing instruments. A worn battery should be removed immediately and disposed of according to local regulations.
  • Page 15 To replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Open the battery door completely by using the nail grip on battery door. • Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery. • The new battery may be inserted by using the magnetic end of the MultiTool. Ensure that the positive (+) end faces the positive (+) sign printed on the battery door.

  • Page 16: Turning Your Instruments On And Off

    turning your instruments on and oFF Turn on your hearing instruments by closing the battery door completely with the battery in place. When the battery door is closed, the instrument will start up by playing a jingle. This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating.

  • Page 17: Left/Right Ear Marking

    Left/right ear marking Hearing instruments are fitted to the unique shape of each ear, so if you have two hearing instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your right. For this reason, it is important to distinguish between the left hear- ing instrument and the right.

  • Page 18: Inserting Your Hearing Instruments

    Inserting your hearing instruments 1. Hold the hearing instrument by the pull-out string and place the tip of the instrument into your ear canal. The coloured dot on the shell should face up. 2. Gently pull your ear back and push the hearing instrument into the ear canal. 3.

  • Page 20: Removing Your Hearing Instruments

    removing your hearing instruments • Hold the hearing instrument by the pull-out string. • Gently pull the instrument from the ear canal. • It may be helpful to gently pull your ear back, as was done when inserting the instrument. Important notIce DO NOT use the battery door as a handle to insert or remove your instruments.

  • Page 21: Caring For Your Hearing Instruments

    caring for your hearing instruments Your ear canal produces earwax (cerumen) which may clog the earpiece. Your hearing instruments contain a filter for prevention of wax accumulation. Follow the instructions on the following pages to change filters or consult your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
  • Page 22 Cleaning the instruments A range of dedicated cleaning tools are available for the special purpose of cleaning your instruments. The MultiTool and the ventilation cleaning tool for tiny ventilation canals should be used to ensure optimal care and performance of your hearing instruments. multitool Wire-loop Magnet...
  • Page 23 Here is how . . . • Use the MultiTool to clean away any traces of wax from around the microphone opening and sound outlet. • You can clean larger ventilation openings with the MultiTool brush. Press the MultiTool brush through the hole while twisting it slightly.

  • Page 24: Wax Protection System

    Wax protection system ProWax • If the instrument is equipped with a ProWax wax protection system, follow the directions specified in the section “How to change Wax filter”. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of your wax protection system, contact your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 25 How to change Wax filter 1. Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two arms, one with the removal tool (A) and one with the new filter (B). 2. Push the removal arm into the existing wax filter. 3.

  • Page 26: Microphone Protection System

    microphone protection system How to change T-Cap filter 1. Remove the tool from its packaging. The tool has two ends, one for removal of the T-Cap (A) and one with the new T-Cap (B). 2. Using the removal end, place it under the T-Cap edge, and push it under the top edge of the used T-Cap.

  • Page 29: Avoiding Heat, Humidity And Chemicals

    avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Your hearing instruments must never be exposed to extreme heat, e.g., left inside a parked car in the sun. They must never be exposed to moisture, e.g., steam baths, showers or heavy rain. Never use a microwave oven or other types of ovens to dry your hearing instruments.
  • Page 30 Important notIce carInG For Your HearInG Instruments • Use only parts specifically designed for your hearing instruments. • Do not use hearing instruments in ears with excessive earwax accumulation or infection. • Use proper preventive care and maintenance to ensure reliability and safe performance.

  • Page 31: Six Easy Steps To Better Hearing

    six 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 previously worn hearing instruments. Experiment with listening to these new or long-forgotten sounds. 1.
  • Page 32 2. Conversation with another person Sit with a friend in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read each other’s facial expressions easily. You may experience new speech sounds, which can seem slightly unusual at first. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds, you will hear speech much clearer.
  • Page 33 5. Wireless and mobile phones Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However not all mobile phones are hearing instrument compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular mobile phone.

  • Page 34: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes no sound Worn-out battery Clogged sound outlet Clogged microphone inlet Intermittent Clogged sound outlet or reduced sound Clogged microphone inlet Moisture Worn-out battery Squealing Hearing instruments inserted improperly noise Earwax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
  • Page 35 Solutions Change battery pg. 14 Clean sound outlet or change ProWax pg. 24 Clean the microphone inlet or change T-Cap pg. 26 Clean sound outlet or change ProWax pg. 24 Clean the microphone inlet or change T-Cap pg. 26 Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg.

  • Page 36: Mobile Phone

    mobile phone Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using mobile phones, indicating that the mobile 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 mobile phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the mobile...
  • Page 37 Important notIce The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with individual mobile phones. Therefore, please try this hearing instrument with your mobile phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to your purchase.

  • Page 38: International Warranty

    International Warranty Oticon hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manu- facturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself; it does NOT cover accessories such as batteries, tubing, earwax filters etc.

  • Page 39: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate Name of Owner: Dispenser: Dispenser Address: Dispenser Phone: Purchase Date: Warranty Period: Month: Model Left: Serial no.: Model Right: Serial no.: Battery Size: 10...
  • Page 40 Hereby, Oticon A/S declares these hearing instruments to be in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of conformity is available at: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark 0543 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.

  • Page 41: Settings Overview For Your Hearing Instruments

    settings overview for your hearing instruments Hearing Instrument Left Battery Indicator Right Low battery warning...
  • Page 44 people First People first is our promise to empower people to communicate freely interact naturally and participate actively...

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