oticon Acto CIC, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...InSTrUCTIonS FOR USE CIC mIC ITC ITe...

Page 2: ...on your decision to actively improve your hearing with today s most advanced hearing technology in the market Contents Instrument View CIC MIC 5a Instrument View ITC 5b Instrument View ITE 5c Changin...

Page 3: ...ons and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ments and batteries Instrument View CIC MIC Microphone opening Battery door Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protec...

Page 4: ...enings Battery door Ventilation opening Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Push button Optional Important Notice Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenev...

Page 5: ...air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night Battery size 312 Instrument View ITE Microphone openings Push button Optional Volume Control Wheel Optional Batt...

Page 6: ...y power is low you will hear a series of short beeps This indicates that it is time to change the battery To replace the battery follow these instructions Open the battery door with your fingernail an...

Page 7: ...urn off your hearing instrument by opening the battery door with your finger nail To preserve the battery make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it Close the batter...

Page 8: ...whether it is the left ear or right ear instrument colour markings may be applied Blue text or a blue dot marks the LEFT instrument Red text or a red dot marks the RIGHT instrument Inserting your hea...

Page 9: ...e highest numbered program is reached the cycle starts from program one again Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs When switching between the different programs your hearing ins...

Page 10: ...nstrument it automatically adjusts the other Binaural Coordination enabled Not available for CIC and MIC instruments Standby Optional If your hearing instrument has a push button push the button for a...

Page 11: ...adjust the program or volume for one instrument it automatically adjusts the other If volume control has been activated in your instruments you can adjust the volume in specific listening situations t...

Page 12: ...forward To decrease volume turn the wheel towards the back of your head When the hearing instrument is turned on it starts up at a preferred volume level When adjusting the volume control to the prefe...

Page 13: ...ecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e g theatres churches or lecture rooms The telecoil is activated by the push button When activated you will hear a certain number of...

Page 14: ...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 Professional Warning If...

Page 15: ...Consult your Hearing Care Professional for instructions about the specific wax protection system in your hearing instruments When handling a hearing instrument keep it over a soft surface to avoid da...

Page 16: ...isible signs of debris from the openings while twisting the brush Clean the ventilation openings by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly Use the cloth to wipe clean the surfa...

Page 17: ...owers or heavy rain Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance Using an anti humidity kit can help...

Page 18: ...l 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 wea...

Page 19: ...w directly into the hearing instrument microphone opening This way the hearing instru ment will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation When you have the receiver...

Page 20: ...til you can wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day In most cases infrequent use of a hearing instrument does not give you the full benefit In most cases you will not get the full benefit of...

Page 21: ...g 7 Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or change NoWax pg 24 26 Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or change NoWax pg 24 26 Moisture Wipe battery and instrument...

Page 22: ...e 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 warr...

Page 23: ...ing at 3 84 MHz The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is 42 dB A m 10m The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for Human Exposure For comparison t...

Page 24: ...phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing instrument rating of 2 M2 T2 and a telephone rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would...

Page 25: ...ourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used...

Page 26: ...trument is swallowed see a doctor immediately Usage of hearing instruments Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional Misuse can result in sudde...

Page 27: ...ples include induction cooking appliances shop alarm systems mobile telephones fax machines personal computer devices X rays Computer tomography etc Your hearing instruments are designed to comply wit...

Page 28: ...fessional Warning to hearing instrument dispenser and user The included case for instrument storage has a built in magnet If you have an implantable device such as pacemakers or defibrillators the ins...

Page 29: ...People First is our promise to empower people to communicate freely interact naturally and participate actively People First...