oticon Acto miniBTE, Instructions For Use Manual

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

Page 2: ...unctions may be configured to your hearing instrument The actual configuration of your instrument is marked ticked off by your hearing care professional in relevant sections of this manual Also see la...

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

Page 4: ...e familiarise 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 ins...

Page 5: ...Turning your instrument ON and OFF 18 Left Right ear marking 19 Putting on your hearing instruments with a Corda2 thin tube 20 Putting on your instrument with ear mould 21 Push button 22 Programs Opti...

Page 6: ...e Corda2 Dome 36 Daily maintenance with Corda2 Micro Mould 37 Cleaning the ear mould 39 Avoiding heat humidity and chemicals 42 Using your hearing instrument 43 Common problems and their solutions 48...

Page 7: ...Instrument view miniBTE with Corda2 Your Earpiece Micro Mould 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 Mould Ventilations openings Battery door Ear mould 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: ...ar 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 o...

Page 12: ...ring instrument is swallowed see a doctor immediately Battery use Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm Never attem...

Page 13: ...f your implantable device for informa tion about the risk of disturbance The MultiTool has a built in magnet If you have an implantable device such as pacemakers or defibrillators the MultiTool should...

Page 14: ...erials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or any other unusual condition Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur Interference Your hearin...

Page 15: ...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 start up process is run...

Page 16: ...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 batte...

Page 17: ...of 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 ma...

Page 18: ...e 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 instrume...

Page 19: ...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 left ear or...

Page 20: ...point towards the ear canal opening Gently push the dome into your earcanal until the sound tube sits close against the side of your head 3 Position the ear grip in concha using your index finger Loo...

Page 21: ...op part of the ear mould A is pushed behind and under the fold B of your ear 2 Gently pull up your ear and press the ear mould in the direction of the ear canal 3 With the ear mould positioned correct...

Page 22: ...e one instrument the push button can be used for switching between different programs If you have two instruments the push button can be used for both adjusting the volume and switching between progra...

Page 23: ...Both volume control and program shift Only if you have two instruments Press shortly to adjust the volume and press long about 2 seconds to shift program Using 2 instruments If you have two instrument...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...ruments 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...

Page 26: ...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 sho...

Page 27: ...ave 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...

Page 28: ...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 open...

Page 29: ...ne 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 activa...

Page 30: ...y 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 opposit...

Page 31: ...ion 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...

Page 32: ...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 mould Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of t...

Page 33: ...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 o...

Page 34: ...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 int...

Page 35: ...in 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 to be replaced at least once a month or as directe...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...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 o...

Page 38: ...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 infec...

Page 39: ...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 p...

Page 40: ...ok firmly when pulling off the ear mould and tubing Otherwise the instrument may be damaged Wash the ear mould in lukewarm water using a mild soap Do not use strong detergents Rinse with water Dry the...

Page 41: ...t Be careful that left ear mould and tubing are connected to the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument Replacing the tubing The tubing in the ear mould s...

Page 42: ...rmance 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 co...

Page 43: ...ew 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 N...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...ever not all mobile phones are hearing instrument compatible The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular mobile phone If you find it difficult to obtain a good result...

Page 47: ...ill 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 resu...

Page 48: ...m 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...

Page 49: ...corda2 thin tube pg 33 Clean ear mould pg 39 Clean corda2 thin tube pg 33 Clean ear mould pg 39 Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg 42 Change battery pg 16 Reinsert hearing instruments pg 21...

Page 50: ...products can connect your hearing instruments to a number of medias and sound sources This will allow you to receive audio signals from TV phones music players PC or an external microphone wireless t...

Page 51: ...o 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 warrant...

Page 52: ...52 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 53: ...earing aid and mobile phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the mobile phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 M2 and a te...

Page 54: ...re 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 For additional guidance please a...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...ada 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 unde...

Page 57: ...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 Sm rum Denmark www oticon com Waste from elec...

Page 58: ...t 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...

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