Opticon INO MINIBITE, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for use miniBTE ...

Page 2: ...s may be configured to your hearing instrument The actual configuration of your instrument may be marked ticked off by your hearing care professional in relevant sections of this manual Also see the last page for a com plete overview of all functions configured to your hearing instrument s The hearing instrument s amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your personal hearing capabiliti...

Page 3: ...Indications for Use The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to moderate to severe hearing impairment ...

Page 4: ...se familiarize yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instru ment It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ment and batteries ...

Page 5: ...9 Changing batteries 20 Turning your instrument ON and OFF 22 Left Right ear marking 23 Putting on your hearing instruments with a Corda2 thin tube 24 Putting on your instrument with ear mold 25 Push button 26 Programs Optional 28 Volume control Optional 30 Mute Optional 31 Tamper resistant battery door Optional 32 Auto Phone Optional 33 Caring for your hearing instrument 35 ...

Page 6: ... the Corda2 Dome 40 Daily maintenance with Corda2 Custom Mold 41 Cleaning the ear mold 43 Avoiding heat humidity and chemicals 46 Using your hearing instrument 47 Common problems and their solutions 52 Wireless accessories 54 International Warranty 55 Cell Phone 57 Technical information 59 Settings overview for your hearing instrument 62 ...

Page 7: ...7 Instrument view miniBTE with Corda2 Your Earpiece Micro Mold Plus Dome Open Dome Small Medium Large Sound outlet Dome Thin tube Ear grip Microphone openings Push button Battery door Battery Size 312 ...

Page 8: ...8 Important Notice Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night ...

Page 9: ...9 Instrument view miniBTE with Ear Mold Ventilation openings Battery door Ear mold Microphone openings Sound hook Sound outlet Plastic Tube Push button Battery Size 312 ...

Page 10: ...10 Important Notice Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night ...

Page 11: ...ear your hearing instrument as incorrect wrongful usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing Choking hazards Hearing instruments their parts and batteries are not toys and should be kept out of reach of children and anyone who might swallow these items or otherwise cause injury to themselves Never change the battery or adjust the controls of the hearing instruments in front of infants sma...

Page 12: ...est This is strongly recommended for infants small children and people with learning difficulties If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed see a doctor immediately and call the National Poison Center collect 202 625 3333 Battery use Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm Never attempt to recharge your batter...

Page 13: ...ecommended by manufac turers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers regarding use of cell phones If you wear an active implant then keep the hearing instruments more than 15 cm away from the implant e g do not carry them in a breast pocket If you have an active brain implant please contact the manufacturer of your implantable device for informa tion about the risk of disturbance The MultiToo...

Page 14: ...nger of explosions X ray CT MR PET scanning and electrotherapy Remove your hearing instrument for example during 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 molds may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax The otherwise non allergenic materials used in hearing inst...

Page 15: ...rding to the most stringent international standards However interference with your hearing instrument and other devices may occur for example for some cell phones citizens band devices and shop alarm systems If this occurs increase the distance between the hearing instrument and the device ...

Page 16: ... from the ear within the previous 90 days iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or...

Page 17: ...itten statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instrument dispenser as appropriate for a hearing instrument evaluation The audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to h...

Page 18: ... improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions A hearing instrument is only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and lip reading Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may c...

Page 19: ...y 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 startup 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 ...

Page 20: ... the battery This pre warning will be repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out The battery may run out shortly after a pre warning or within the next couple of hours depending on battery capabilities and individual hearing losses If the battery runs out the instrument turns off When that happens 4 beeps are played to indicate that the instrument is no longer operating Replace the ...

Page 21: ...f the MultiTool can be used to help you 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 marking faces the positive sign printed on the battery door Close the battery door Any moisture on the battery surface should be wiped off before use When you change the battery it will take a few second...

Page 22: ...he battery is working and the instrument is operating Turn off your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a click is felt To preserve the battery make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it IMPORTANT NOTICE Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night or for lon...

Page 23: ... instrument is programmed differently from your right That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and the right In order to easily identify whether it is a left ear or right ear instrument color markings may be applied inside the battery door A blue dot marks the LEFT instrument A red dot marks the RIGHT instrument ...

Page 24: ...oint towards the ear canal opening Gently push the dome into your ear canal until the sound tube sits close against the side of your head 3 Position the ear grip in the concha using your index finger Look in a mirror If the sound tube is sticking out from your ear the dome has not been placed correctly in the ear canal If the ear grip is visibly sticking out from your ear it has not been positione...

Page 25: ... top part of the ear mold A is pushed behind and under the fold B of your ear 2 Gently pull up your ear and press the ear mold in the direction of the ear canal 3 With the ear mold positioned correctly in your ear place the hearing instrument behind your ear by lifting its lower part and sliding it over the top of your ear A B 1 2 3 ...

Page 26: ...ne instrument the push button can be used for switching between different programs If you have two Ino Pro instruments the push button can be used for both adjusting the volume and switching between programs Finally the push button can be used to mute the instrument Push ...

Page 27: ... volume control and program shift Only if you have two Ino Pro instruments Short Press to adjust the volume and Long Press about 2 seconds to shift program Using 2 instruments If you have two Ino Pro instruments the push button on one instrument will change the status on both hearing instruments This means when you adjust the program or volume for one instrument it automatically adjusts the other ...

Page 28: ...t is programmed by your Hearing Care Professional When switching between the different programs your hearing instrument will beep The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using One beep when you switch to program 1 Two beeps when you switch to program 2 Three beeps when you switch to program 3 Four beeps when you switch to program 4 ...

Page 29: ... instruments then The RIGHT hearing instrument switches forwards in the program cycle e g P1 P2 The LEFT hearing instrument switches backwards in the program cycle e g P2 P1 An overview and description of the hearing programs available in your hearing instrument is placed on the last page of this manual ...

Page 30: ...When pressing the push button on one instrument the volume is adjusted in both instruments simultaneously To increase volume shortly press the push button on the RIGHT ear instrument To decrease volume shortly press the push button on the LEFT ear instrument When the hearing instrument is turned on it starts up at a preferred volume level When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level th...

Page 31: ...have the instrument on Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to mute the instrument To reactivate the instrument push the button briefly again Warning Do not use the mute function as a switch off as the hearing instruments still draws current from the battery in this mode Push 3 sec ...

Page 32: ...s 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 Use a small screwdriver to open the door by inserting it into the indent on the door side and then tip it ...

Page 33: ...one Program is activiated you will hear a number of beeps When you end your telephone conversation the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program Not all telephones can activate the Auto Phone The telephone receiver may need to have a special magnet fitted Please follow the separate instructions for mounting the magnet which is available from your Hearing Care Professiona...

Page 34: ...ely Do not wear the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it 30 cm away from active implanatable devices such as pacemakers defibrillators etc Preferably use the telephone with magnet on the opposite side than a pacemaker or other active implants Keep the magnet 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices ...

Page 35: ...tion from causing a change in performance the guidelines in this section should be followed When handling a hearing instrument keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it Before retiring at night Make sure that there is no ear wax in any of the ear mold openings since it may reduce the hearing instrument s efficiency Open the battery door to allow air to circulate ...

Page 36: ...t care and performance of your hearing instruments The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for the special purpose of cleaning wax from the ear mold Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument Brush Cover Handle Magnet Wire loop MultiTool Important Notice The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids ...

Page 37: ... output If your hearing instrument is configured with a Corda2 solution you must refer to this section to ensure correct maintenance and cleaning procedures How to change Corda2 thin tube 1 Pull tube out of the Hearing Instrument 2 Push tube into the Hearing Instrument 3 Correct 3 2 1 ...

Page 38: ...t with Corda2 thin tube To remove cerumen from the thin tube Pull tube out of the hearing instrument 1 Insert the cleaning tool in the tube all the way through 2 3 Remove the tool and push the tube into the hearing instrument 4 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 39: ...thin tube Domes The dome should not be cleaned When you require a fresh clean dome remove the existing one and put on a fresh one We recommend the dome be replaced at least once a month or as directed by your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 40: ... Important Notice The dome is made of a soft material If the dome comes off in the ear canal it will not cause any harm If you can carefully take it out If necessary let another person help you Do not push the dome into the ear canal Do not push the tube into the ear again before the dome is removed from the ear If you have any doubts about how to proceed if the dome comes off contact your Hearing...

Page 41: ... vent in the mold is cleaned by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly Replace the brush when necessary Just pull it out of the tool and insert a new fresh brush Press the new one firmly into the handle Brushes can be purchased from your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 42: ... Failure to follow the instructions could result in injury The thin tube 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 toward ensuring reliability and safe performance Clean your thin tube on a regular basis Do not share your hearing instruments or any of...

Page 43: ...e MultiTool Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly Use the cloth to clean the surface of the instrument Replace the brush when necessary Just pull it out of the handle and insert a new fresh brush Press the new one firmly into the handle Brushes can be purchased from your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 44: ...hook firmly when pulling off the ear mold and tubing Otherwise the instrument may be damaged Wash the ear mold in lukewarm water using a mild soap Do not use strong detergents Rinse with water Dry the ear mold Any water drops inside the ear mold or tubing should be blown out A special device for this purpose an ear mold blower is available from your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 45: ...Be careful that the left ear mold and tubing are connected to the hearing instrument with the left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument Replacing the tubing The tubing in the ear mold should be replaced when it becomes yellow or stiff Consult your Hearing Care Professional in relation to this ...

Page 46: ...ormance Using an anti humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life of your hearing instrument Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice The chemicals in cosmetics hairspray perfume after shave lotion suntan lotion and insect repellent can damage your hearing instrument You should always remove your hearing instrument before applying such products and a...

Page 47: ...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 lit...

Page 48: ... after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds you should hear speech clearer 3 Listen to radio or TV When listening to the TV or the radio start out by listening to news commentators since they usually speak clearly then try other TV programs If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and...

Page 49: ... slightly over the ear close to the hearing instrument s microphone The sound then flows directly into the hearing instrument s microphone opening This way the hearing instruments will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation When you have the receiver in this position remember to speak directly into the mouthpiece on the telephone in order to ensure good under...

Page 50: ...y However not all cell phones are hearing instrument compatible The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular cell phone If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your cell phone ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories ...

Page 51: ...will not get the full benefit of the hearing instruments if you use them infrequently Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing Nor will they prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition What they will give you however is help towards making better use of the hearing ability that you have If you have two hearing instruments always wear both ...

Page 52: ...n problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes No sound Worn out battery Clogged sound outlet Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Clogged sound outlet Moisture Worn out battery Squealing noise Hearing instruments inserted improperly Ear wax accumulated in ear canal ...

Page 53: ...n Corda2 thin tube pg 37 Clean ear mold pg 43 Clean Corda2 thin tube pg 37 Clean ear mold pg 43 Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg 46 Change battery pg 20 Reinsert hearing instruments pg 25 Have ear canal examined by your doctor ...

Page 54: ...ted The ConnectLine products can connect your hearing instruments to a number of media and sound sources This will allow you to receive audio signals from TV phones music players PC or an external microphone wirelessly through your hearing instruments For detailed information on the ConnectLine system ask your Hearing Care Professional or visit www oticonusa com ...

Page 55: ...to corrosive conditions physical changes in your ear damage due to foreign objects entering the device or incorrect adjustments are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void it The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legis lation governing sale of consumer goods Your Hearing Care Professional may have issued a warranty that goes beyo...

Page 56: ...56 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 312 ...

Page 57: ...aring aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 M2 and a telephone rating of 3 M3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The ...

Page 58: ...fore please try this hearing instrument with your cell phone or if you are purchasing a new phone be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to your purchase For additional guidance please ask your cell phone provider for the booklet entitled Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Mobile Phones ...

Page 59: ...m is well below international emission limits for Human Exposure For comparison the radiation of the hearing instrument is lower than unintended electromagnetic radiation from for example halogen lamps computer monitors dishwashers etc The hearing instrument complies with international stand ards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility Due to the limited size available on the instruments all rele...

Page 60: ...nada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 61: ... 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 www oticon com Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations 0543 0682 N1175 ...

Page 62: ...ht Yes No Volume control Yes No Yes No Program shift Yes No Yes No Mute Yes No Volume control indicators On Off Beeps at min max volume On Off On Off Clicks when changing volume On Off On Off Beeps at preferred volume On Off Battery indicators On Off Low battery warning On Off ...

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