Opticon Tego, User Instruction

Page 1: ...BTE BTE P U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N A L B R O C H U R E ...

Page 2: ...ructions will help you get the most out of the instruments and ensure their continued high performance Contents View of BTE Instrument 5 View of BTE Instrument with Corda thin sound tube 7 On Off 9 Inserting your hearing instruments 11 Inserting hearing instruments into your ear with a Corda thin sound tube 13 Warnings for hearing instruments with Corda thin sound tube 15 Push button 17 T elecoil ...

Page 3: ...Sound hook Plastic tube Sound outlet Earmold Microphone openings Ventilation opening Battery door Push button Volume control Optional BTE Battery size 13 5 ...

Page 4: ...7 Thin sound tube Dome Ear grip Behind the ear instruments with Corda thin sound tube Microphone openings Battery door Push button Volume control Optional Battery size 13 ...

Page 5: ...r hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a click is felt If you have dexterity problems an alternative way of turning off the hearing instrument is to place the base of the hearing instrument on a flat surface gently press and drag the instrument as illustrated below The battery door will slightly open turning off the hearing instrument To preserve the battery make sure your...

Page 6: ...armold A is pushed behind and under the fold B of your ear With the earmold 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 B A Standby A long push on the button min 3 seconds will set the instrument in standby mode To reactivate the instrument push the button again Use the standby function if you need ...

Page 7: ...o your ear canal until the sound tube sits close against the side of your head C Position the flexible ear grip into the indentation above your ear lobe 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 or deeply enough in the ear canal If the ear grip is visibly sticking out from your ear it has not been positioned corr...

Page 8: ...orda thin sound tube Only use parts designed for Oticon hearing aids The cleaning tools should only be used for clean ing the tubing when it is detached from the hearing instrument and not on the ear The dome must be properly attached to the sound tube before inserting it in your ear Failure to follow the instructions could result in injury If the dome is not correctly attached and falls off in th...

Page 9: ... program switch When switching between pro grams press and hold the button until you hear the beeps The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using Your hearing instrument can have up to three programs in Tego and up to four programs in Tego Pro 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 sw...

Page 10: ... in your hearing aid the telephone must be hearing aid com patible The telecoil is activated by the push button When activated you will hear a certain number of beeps See previous page for where the telecoil program is placed 18 Below you can read the description of the programs available in your hearing instrument Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 ...

Page 11: ...g the control downwards gives less volume The preferred volume control level is indicated with a beep This level has been programmed according to your preferences Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you find this level too loud or too weak in most situations Note If you find that you have to adjust the volume of sound too often your initial amplifi cation setting may need to be adjusted by y...

Page 12: ...selves injury Never change the battery of the hearing instrument in front of infants small children and people with learning diffi culties Discard batteries carefully in a place where they cannot be reached by infants small children or people with learning difficulties Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason as they are slippery and could be swallowed Never allo...

Page 13: ... Otolaryngologists Otologists or Otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to ensure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing instrument is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may b...

Page 14: ...ician for medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss If the user is an infant small child...

Page 15: ...y follow these instructions Open the battery drawer by pushing back the raised edge and remove the old battery To remove the old battery gently push with a pen Remove the sticky label from the side of the new battery Insert the new battery size 13 so that its sign faces the sign printed on the inside of the battery drawer Any moisture on the battery surface should be wiped off before use When you ...

Page 16: ...train can deform the battery door which will reduce its tamper resistant effectiveness Off DAI Direct Audio Input If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI shoe with an external sound source like a walkman discman or hand mic the signals of these devices will be directly transferred to your hearing instrument It is necessary to remove the DAI shoe first before you are able to turn ...

Page 17: ...gram FM Microphone Program FM To release the shoe from the hearing instrument click the grey button and pull back The two new programs will automatically place themselves after the standard programs which your Hearing Care Professional has stored in your hearing instrument Program DAI Microphone Program DAI To release the shoe from the hearing instrument click the grey button and pull back Safety ...

Page 18: ...hearing instrument Wash the earmold in lukewarm water using a mild soap Do not use strong detergents The hearing instruments themselves must never be washed Rinse with water Dry the earmold Any water drops inside the earmold or tubing should be blown out A special device for this purpose an earmold blower is available from your Hearing Care Professional Make sure the earmold and tubing are complet...

Page 19: ...ts and allow time for the product to dry before reinserting your hearing instruments If you use lotion be sure to wipe your hands dry before inserting your hearing instruments Using your hearing instruments It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument How long this adjustment takes differs from person to person It will depend on a number of factors such as whether you have had hearing instr...

Page 20: ...the person you want to hear If you miss a word ask the speaker to repeat it 5 T elecoil use in church theatre or cinema An increasing number of churches theatres and public buildings have installed induction loop systems These systems send out wireless sound to be received by the telecoil in your hearing instruments Typically the facility will post a sign indicating that an induction loop system i...

Page 21: ...lar mobile phone Use your hearing instruments all day long The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening with your hearing instruments until you are able to wear them comfortably all day Generally infrequent use of the hearing instrument does not provide you with the full benefit of amplification Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing Hearing instruments will not...

Page 22: ... pg 23 Open and close the battery door several times or replace battery pg 23 Clean battery surfaces with dry cloth or replace battery pg 23 Replace battery pg 23 Solution Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Hearing instrument inserted improperly Split or damaged tubing Clogged earmold Clogged microphone opening Exhausted battery Dirty or corroded battery contacts Dirty or corroded battery contacts D...

Page 23: ...e under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods Your Hearing Care Professional may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty Please consult him her for further information If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Professional who may be able to determine and repair minor problems in their office We strongly re...

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