oticon RITE, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...InSTrUcTIonS FOR USE rITe ...

Page 2: ...n of your instrument is 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 optimised to your personal hearing capabilities by the prescription performed by your Hearing Care Professional If you have an...

Page 3: ... Volume control optional 26 Mute optional 27 Tamper resistant battery door optional 28 Telecoil optional 31 Continues on next page Important Notice Please familiarise yourself with the entire content of this booklet before using your hearing instru ment It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ment and batteries caution The RITE Power is...

Page 4: ... and chemicals 49 Water resistance 50 Eight easy steps to better hearing 52 Common problems and their solutions 58 Wireless accessories 60 International warranty 62 Warranty certificate 63 Mobile phone 64 Technical information 66 Settings overview for your hearing instrument 7 Speaker Microphone openings Push button LED indicator Battery door Sound outlet Wax protection Your ear piece Micro mould ...

Page 5: ...aring instrument particularly overnight Instrument view RITE with speaker type 85 Speaker Microphone openings Battery door Sound outlet Wax protection Your ear piece Micro mould LiteTip mould Domes Type Size Open 6 mm Power 8 mm Bass single vent 10 mm Bass double vent 12 mm Battery size 312 Push button LED indicator ...

Page 6: ... to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument particularly overnight Microphone openings Your ear piece Domes Type Size Power 6 mm Bass single vent 8 mm Bass double vent 10 mm 12 mm Speaker Battery door Sound outlet Wax protection Battery size 312 Push button LED indicator ...

Page 7: ... circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument particularly overnight Sound outlet wax protection system Ventilations openings Battery door Microphone openings Customised mould Instrument view RITE with Power mould Battery size 312 Push button LED indicator ...

Page 8: ...an result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Never allow others to wear your hearing instrument as incorrect 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 replace the battery or adjust t...

Page 9: ...e serious injury Never dispose of batteries by burning them There is a risk that they will explode and cause serious injury Dysfunction in hearing instruments Hearing instruments may stop functioning for instance if the batteries have expired or if the speaker is blocked by moisture or ear wax You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on w...

Page 10: ...explosive atmospheres It is recommended not to use your hearing instrument in areas where there is a danger of explosions X ray CT MR PET scanning and electrotherapy Remove your hearing instrument for example during X ray CT MR PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing instrument may be damaged when exposed to strong fields Power instrument Special care should be exercised in selectin...

Page 11: ...ou are in any doubt of the use or replacement of your wax protection system contact your Hearing Care Professional Warnings Activating the hearing instrument for the first time A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries To activate the hearing instrument you must insert a fresh battery in the battery compartment The hearing instrument will start up when th...

Page 12: ...r LED will turn off if enabled to indicate that the instrument is no longer operating Replace the battery MultiTool To replace the battery follow these instructions Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge at the bottom of the instrument Remove the old battery The magnet at the end of the MultiTool may be useful in helping you with the handling of the batteries Remove the sticky...

Page 13: ...N Click OFF Click IMPORTANT NOTICE Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night or for longer periods of time Left Right ear marking Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear which means if you have two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your right That is wh...

Page 14: ...fortably Make sure that the ear piece is placed so that the tube follows the contour of the skin If the instrument has an ear grip place it in the ear as indicated in drawings 3 and 4 so it follows the contour of the ear Push button Your hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push button for volume adjustment and switching between different programs The push button can be pressed and activat...

Page 15: ...n one instrument will change the status on both hearing instruments This means when you adjust the program or volume for one instrument that it automatically adjusts the other This is programmed by your Hearing Care Professional Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs When using FM or DAI 2 additional programs are automatically added The number and type of programs available in...

Page 16: ... DAI Backward Forward Press the upper part to go forwards in the program cycle e g from P1 P2 Press the lower part to go backwards in the program cycle e g from P3 P2 An overview and description of the hearing programs available in your hearing instrument is placed on the last page of this manual ...

Page 17: ...ol to the preferred level this is indicated by 2 rapid beeps If the visual indicator LED is enabled it will be on for approximately 2 seconds at the preferred volume Volume control optional Increase Decrease Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to mute the instrument To reactivate the instrument push...

Page 18: ...g to open the battery door Excessive force used to open the battery door when in the locked position can result is permanent damage and reduce the safety of the instrument Please contact your hearing care professional if you suspect excessive force has been used or the door is damaged Do not force the battery door beyond its fully opened position Make sure to insert the battery correctly The use o...

Page 19: ...ams When activated you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program See the Hearing programs description on last page for where the telecoil program is placed This logo incorporates the universal symbol for hearing assistance the T signifies an available telecoil compatible system Requires a telephone with built in tele loop Tele loop is a common standard for assisted ...

Page 20: ...ave a special magnet fitted Please follow the separate instructions for mounting the magnet which is available from your Hearing Care Professional Autophone optional 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 d...

Page 21: ...nnector DAI adaptor Important Notice When the DAI is connected to an audio source plugged into a wall outlet the audio source must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60601 or equivalent safety standards If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the DAI alone you can advance to the next program by using the program switch button As long as the DAI adaptor is connect...

Page 22: ...one input and listen to the FM input alone you can advance to the next FM program by using the program switch button As long as the FM receiver is connected to the instrument two FM programs will automatically be added after the standard programs which have been programmed into your instrument by your Hearing Care Professional You can still use any of the standard programs while the FM receiver is...

Page 23: ...ual Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 FM or DAI microphone FM or DAI Volume Audible Visual Preferred volume Maximum volume Minimum volume Warnings Audible Visual Battery low warning Battery dead SmartFit Trainer Audible Visual Inserted correctly Reinsert ear mould ...

Page 24: ...is section should be followed When handling a hearing instrument keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it Before retiring at night Make sure that there is no ear wax in any of the ear mould openings since it may reduce the hearing instrument s efficiency Open the battery door to allow air to circulate Important Notice The hearing instrument itself and the speaker unit must never ...

Page 25: ...he ear mould Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument Brush Cover Handle Magnet Wire loop MultiTool Cleaning the microphone openings Make sure that the microphone openings are not clogged by dust or dirt Carefully brush away visible signs of debris from the openings Brush only on the surface and make sure the hairs of the brush are not pressed into the openings Be careful not to p...

Page 26: ... purchased from your Hearing Care Professional Wax protection system Wax protection system Replace the wax protection system The wax filter should be replaced When you can see that the filter placed in the mould is clogged When the hearing instrument does not sound normal The size and type of the wax protection system depends on the mould style Use the wax protection systems delivered by your Hear...

Page 27: ...speaker This is a wax filter that will keep debris from damaging the speaker If this filter becomes clogged contact your Hearing Care Professional for service and replacement of the filter Replacing the dome The dome is easy to replace Use a finger nail and hold the bottom of the dome Then pull it off Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is pressed firmly in place and fastened secu...

Page 28: ...e comes off contact your Hearing Care Professional Avoiding heat and chemicals Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e g left inside a parked car in the sun It must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens The chemicals in cosmetics hairspray perfume after shave lotion suntan lotion and insect repellant can damage your hearing instrument You should always remove your ...

Page 29: ...x 30 minutes Insert a new fresh battery and your hearing instrument should work normally again Using an anti humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life of you hearing instrument Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering Do not wear your hearing instrument while swimming snorkeling o...

Page 30: ... 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 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 so...

Page 31: ...ng the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your cheek bone and position the phone 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 instrument will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation When you have the receiver in this position remem...

Page 32: ...phone If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your mobile telephone ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories 8 Use your hearing instrument all day long The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day In most cases ...

Page 33: ...placing wax protection or dome pg 45 47 Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Clean mould or replace wax protection or dome pg 44 45 47 Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg 50 Worn out battery Replace the battery pg 16 17 Squealing noise Hearing instrument inserted improperly Reinsert hearing instrument pg 20 Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examed by ...

Page 34: ... oticon com FM Your hearing instrument supports the option of attaching a FM system The FM system allows you to receive speech or audio signals without background noise directly to your hearing instrument The FM system consists of a small FM radio receiver which is attached onto the hearing instrument When attached the hearing instrument can receive audio signals directly from the other part of th...

Page 35: ...ering 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 that you might have under applicable national legis lation 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...

Page 36: ...ating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance Important Notice The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with individual mobile phones Therefore 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 ins...

Page 37: ...complies with international standards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility Due to the limited space available on the instrument all relevant approval markings are found in this document The hearing instrument contains a module with FCC ID U28FU2BTERIT IC 1350B FU2BTERIT The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two co...

Page 38: ... the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Declaration of comformity is available at Oticon A S Kongebakken 9 DK 2765 Smørum Denmark www oticon com 0543 0682 N1175 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations ...

Page 39: ...ams Right nYes nNo Use program switch nYes nNo Volume control nOn nOff Use volume control nOn nOff nOn nOff Beep at min max volume nOn nOff nOn nOff Emit clicks nOn nOff nOn nOff Beep at preferred volume nOn nOff nOn nOff Use mute nOn nOff Warnings nOn nOff Battery Low nOn nOff nOn nOff Change battery nOn nOff ...

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Page 41: ... First 0000134117000001 It takes a truly dedicated approach to help children with hearing problems achieve their full potential That s why we deliver the solutions and services that professionals and caregivers need to provide children the opportunities they deserve This is what child friendly hearing care is all about ...