Oticon Medical Ponto Pro Power, User Manual

Page 1: ...Ponto Pro Power Ponto The bone anchored hearing system from Oticon Medical User Manual...

Page 2: ...lp you to get the best possible benefit from your sound processor This user manual describes how to use your Ponto Pro Power sound processor Please read through this manual carefully with extra attent...

Page 3: ...Disconnection 13 Correct position 14 Volume control 16 Programs 18 Sound processor maintenance 19 Skin hygiene 20 DAI Direct Audio Input 22 DAI accessories 24 Other accessories 28 Common problems and...

Page 4: ...pendently of the function of the ear canal ear drum and middle ear Ponto is therefore a possible solution to hearing losses where there is a problem in the outer or middle ear preventing sound from re...

Page 5: ...5 Sound processor Abutment Implant...

Page 6: ...or 4 Microphones 5 Inlet for programming 6 Battery door on off tamper resistant 7 Coupling 8 Hole for safety line 9 Labeling Right or left version Ponto Pro Power is available in a left and a right ha...

Page 7: ...choking hazard for small children Batteries can also be harmful if swallowed Always keep batteries out of reach of small children or people of diminished mental capacity If a battery is accidentally s...

Page 8: ...insert the battery correctly to avoid damaging the battery compartment The batteries are not rechargeable Tamper resistant battery door To lock the battery door Make sure the door is completely closed...

Page 9: ...will hear two consecutive beeps When the battery is completely worn out this will be indicated by four consecutive beeps Battery removal After opening the battery door the battery can be removed The s...

Page 10: ...falling out During longer storage it is recom mended to remove the battery from the sound processor stand by Mute If you want to turn off the sound processor for shorter periods press the push button...

Page 11: ...11 ON sTaND By OFF Note The stand by feature is optional and may sometimes be disabled during the fitting procedure Talk to your hearing center if you have questions...

Page 12: ...safely and comfortably connect the sound processor tilt it slightly and carefully push it onto the abutment Note It is important to keep your hair out of the way when the sound processor is connected...

Page 13: ...13 Disconnection The sound processor is safely and comfortably disconnected by carefully tilting it away from the abutment...

Page 14: ...system the sound processor should be positioned vertically with the microphones at the bottom and the volume control facing backwards Note It is very important that the sound processor does not touch...

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Page 16: ...are presented Ponto Pro Power sound processor can learn the way you adjust the volume control After a while it will automatically adjust the amplification the way you have used the volume control in...

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Page 18: ...nd can be adjusted during the fitting procedure When the program push button is shortly pressed and released the next program will be indicated by a corresponding number of beeps Note If the push butt...

Page 19: ...ound processor Special attention should be given to the coupling to remove any dirt or entangled hair Note No water or liquids should be used when cleaning your sound processor it is not waterproof If...

Page 20: ...rush supplied with the sound processor Use the brush on a daily basis together with soap and water to gently clean the outside and inside of the abutment The cleaning brush should be replaced about on...

Page 21: ...the abutment contact your clinic For children parents or caregivers are responsible for maintaining good hygiene around the abutment Note It is of great importance to clean both the inside and outside...

Page 22: ...er may be connected directly to the sound processor By using an audio adapter it is also possible to connect Hi Fi external equipment like MP3 players radio or TV equipment Note You can listen to exte...

Page 23: ...23 Red dot External equipment must be connected so that the pin with a red dot is facing the red dot on the DAI connector...

Page 24: ...to the headphone outlet of the external audio unit 2 Connect the audio adapter to the DAI connector on your Ponto before connecting the sound processor to the abutment Make sure the red dot on the pin...

Page 25: ...aring center if you have any questions Warning An audio adapter with an isolation transformer that fulfills medical safety isolation i e according to IEC 60601 1 must always be used when connecting to...

Page 26: ...s cinemas lecture halls schools and similar locations The telecoil can also be used with a FM neckloop receiver or at home with special tele loops connected to telephones stereo and television sets Th...

Page 27: ...the red dot on the telecoil contact is aligned with the red dot on the sound processor 2 Turn on your Ponto and connect it to the abutment 3 Press the push button to the telecoil DAI FM program 4 The...

Page 28: ...e sound processor may fall off To avoid dropping your Ponto in such situations the safety line should be attached to the sound processor and the clip to your clothing We also recommend that you use th...

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Page 30: ...ent Connect your Ponto to the test rod and press it against the head to listen to the sound processor This is useful for demonstrating and testing your Ponto for your friends and family Note The hand...

Page 31: ...s of your Ponto How to apply and remove the sticker 1 Remove the application film with the chosen sticker connected to it from its sheet 2 Place it on the push button so it sticks to the push button a...

Page 32: ...for assistance Common problems and their possible solutions Symptom Possible causes No sound Worn out battery Sound processor is in stand by mute Intermittent or reduced sound Dirt in the coupling or...

Page 33: ...h button pg 10 11 Clean the sound processor pg 19 Open the battery drawer and let the sound processor dry out in its case pg 19 Change battery pg 8 9 Check so that the sound processor is correctly con...

Page 34: ...If your Ponto does not function properly contact your hearing center or ear clinic to get it checked Contact person at hearing center name and contact information Contact person at ear clinic name an...

Page 35: ...sive conditions 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 t...

Page 36: ...at it is protected from dust and dirt Whenever the sound processor is not in use ensure it is switched off by opening the battery door The battery door should be left open so that any moisture in the...

Page 37: ...that the sound processor may fall off Always cover your sound processor when applying hair products To avoid setting off metal detectors when travelling your sound processor can be removed before pas...

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Page 39: ...its parts or batteries by burning them There is a risk that they will explode and cause serious injury The sound processor is not waterproof Always disconnect the sound processor before showering or...

Page 40: ...teries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm Batteries can be harmful if swallowed Always keep batteries out of reach of small children or people of diminished mental capacity If a battery is...

Page 41: ...When an isolated audio adapter is connected to mains operated equipment this equipment must comply with electrical safety standards for consumer products i e IEC 60065 or equivalent safety standards...

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Page 43: ...a bone anchored sound processor should always have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician to ensure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated be...

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