oticon Agil CIC, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for use CIC MIC ITC ITE ...

Page 2: ...on of your instruments are marked ticked off by your hearing care professional in relevant sections of this manual Also see last page for a complete overview of all functions configured to your hearing instrument s The hearing instrument amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your personal hearing capabilities by the prescription performed by your Hearing Care Professional If you have...

Page 3: ... instrument for the first time 14 Changing batteries 15 Turning your instruments ON and OFF 17 Left Right ear marking 18 Inserting your hearing instruments 19 Push button 20 Programs Optional 22 Volume Control by Push button Optional for ITC only 24 Mute Optional 25 Volume Control by Wheel Optional for ITE and ITC Power 26 Telecoil Optional 29 ...

Page 4: ... your hearing instruments 32 Avoiding heat humidity and chemicals 37 Using your hearing instrument 38 Common problems and their solutions 44 Wireless accessories 46 International Warranty 47 Mobile Phone 49 Technical information 51 Settings overview for your hearing instrument 54 Instrument View CIC MIC Microphone opening Battery door Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Ventilat...

Page 5: ...ow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night Instrument View ITC Battery size 312 Microphone openings Battery door Ventilation opening Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Push button Optional ...

Page 6: ... Volume Control Wheel Optional Battery door Ventilation opening Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Important Notice Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night Instrument is not wireless ...

Page 7: ...late 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 Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Ventilation opening Battery door ...

Page 8: ...an result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Never allow others to wear 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 ...

Page 9: ...ments may stop functioning for instance if the batteries have expired or if the tubing is blocked by moisture or earwax You should be aware of this possibil ity in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds Active Implants Oticon shows caution and advise to follow the guideline as recommended by manufac turers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers regarding ...

Page 10: ... with a physician if these conditions occur Interference Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference according to the most stringent international standards However interference with your hearing instrument and other devices may occur for example for some mobile telephones citizens band devices and shop alarm systems If this occur increase the distance between the hearing i...

Page 11: ...in the ear Changing batteries The correct battery size appears in the instrument overview in the first section of this document Batteries perform differently Ask your hearing care professional for help choosing a high quality battery for your hearing instrument A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed according to local regulations You will hear 2 beeps when it is time to chan...

Page 12: ... battery door If any moisture is on the battery surface it should be wiped off before use When you change the battery it will take a few seconds before the battery works Turning your instruments ON and OFF Turn on your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery in place When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle This indicates t...

Page 13: ...fy 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 hearing instruments Place the tip of the hearing instrument in your ear canal Gently pull your ear and push the hearing instrument into the ear canal twisting slightly if necessary following the natura...

Page 14: ...push button on your hearing instrument can be programed to one of 3 functionalities Left Right Program shift Short press to change program Volume control change Short press to adjust the volume Volume control and Program change Short press to adjust the volume and long push about 2 seconds to shift the program Only if you have two wireless instruments Using 2 instruments If you have two instrument...

Page 15: ...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 Press the push button to switch forwards in the program cycle e g from P1 P2 If you have two instruments then The RIGHT hearing instrument switches the program cycle forward e g P1 P2 The LEFT hearing instrument switches program cycle backwar...

Page 16: ...e push button on the LEFT ear instrument You hear a beep when you increase or decrease the volume When the hearing instrument is turned on it starts up at a preferred volume level When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level this is indicated by a beep Does not apply to ITC Power instruments Mute Optional Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the in...

Page 17: ...an be rotated infinitely both ways Volume Control Wheel The Volume Control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with To increase volume turn the wheel 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...

Page 18: ... The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in places such as theaters churches or lecture rooms The telecoil is activated by the push button When activated you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program See the Hearing programs description on last...

Page 19: ...eiver must have a special magnet fitted Please follow the separate instructions for mounting the magnet which is available from your Hearing Care Professional Warning If you use an Autophone magnet Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed see a doctor immediately Do not wear the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it 30 cm away from active implanatable devices ...

Page 20: ... instruments When handling a hearing instrument keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it Cleaning the instrument A range of dedicated cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the instrument These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your hearing instruments The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for the special purpose of cleanin...

Page 21: ...very tiny a special tool may be required for cleansing Your Hearing Care Professional can advise Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument If the white wax protection system called ProWax placed in the sound outlet seems filled up and blocked by ear wax it must be replaced Replace the MultiTool brush when necessary Just pull it out of the handle and insert a new fresh brush Press t...

Page 22: ...ths showers 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 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...

Page 23: ...n for longer periods of time Soon you will be able to wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day long 2 Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room Face each other so you can read facial expressions easily You may experience new speech sounds which can seem a little disturbing in the beginning However after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds you should ...

Page 24: ...d it difficult to use the telephone ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories If your hearing instrument has a telecoil and your telephone has a built in tele loop you can switch into telecoil program in order to improve the sound reception further Remember that the telecoil in hearing instrument may pick up dist...

Page 25: ...In most cases you will not get the full benefit of the hearing instuments 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...

Page 26: ... 15 Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or change ProWax pg 34 36 Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or change ProWax pg 34 36 Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg 37 Worn out battery Change battery pg 15 Squealing noise Hearing instrument inserted improperly Reinsert hearing instrument pg 19 Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal e...

Page 27: ... warranty covers manu facturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself but not accessories such as batteries tubing earwax filters etc Problems arising from improper handling or care excessive use accidents repairs made by an unauthorized party exposure to corrosive conditions physical changes in your ear damage due to foreign objects entering the device or incorrect adjustments are...

Page 28: ...6 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Commu nications Devices and Hearing Aids the compatibility of a particular hearing 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 T2 and a telephone rating of 3 M3 T3 would res...

Page 29: ... radio transmitter not applicable to MIC MIC and ITC Power instruments using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3 84 MHz The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is 42 dBμA m 10m The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for Human Exposure For comparison the radiation of the hearing instrument is lower than unintended electromagnet...

Page 30: ...terference 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 N1175 0543 0682 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations Hereby Oticon declares that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other rel...

Page 31: ...ol 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 Hearing Program Description Program No 1 2 3 4 ...

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