oticon Geno 1, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for use miniRITE Oticon Geno ...

Page 2: ...id for Oticon miniRITE in the following hearing aid models Oticon Geno 1 Oticon Geno 2 The following speakers are available for the above models Speaker 60 Speaker 85 Speaker 100 Power flex mould speaker 100 Power flex mould speaker 105 ...

Page 3: ... up Handling Options Warnings More info For your convenience this booklet contains a navigation bar to help you navigate easily through the different sections Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for impaired hearing within mild to severe to profound hearing loss The hearing aid is intended for use by adults and children older tha...

Page 4: ...ip 22 Replace dome or Grip Tip 23 ProWax miniFit filter 24 Replace ProWax miniFit filter 25 Customised earpieces Micro mould LiteTip or Power flex mould 26 Clean customised earpiece 27 Replace ProWax filter in customised earpieces 28 Options Optional features and accessories 30 Mute the hearing aid 31 Change programs 32 Change volume 34 Tamper resistant battery drawer 36 Wireless accessories 38 Ot...

Page 5: ...will make it easier for you to navigate through this booklet Speakers The hearing aid uses one of the following speakers Earpieces The speaker uses one of the following earpieces Power flex mould speakers Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section Replace dome or GripTip Micro mould or LiteTip Grip Tip Dome open dome shown 100 105 ...

Page 6: ...gs More info Your hearing aid What it is Push button Change programs volume and mute the hearing aid Microphone openings Sound in What it does Contains the battery Battery drawer is also the on off switch Battery drawer Sound out Speaker 60 shown ...

Page 7: ... and on 60 and 85 speakers as shown Indicators can also be found on 100 speakers and on some earpieces Battery Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries To activate the hearing aid you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer See how in the Replace the battery section A RED indicator marks the RIGHT hearing aid A BLUE indicator marks the LEFT hearing a...

Page 8: ...e battery you will hear two beeps repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out Two beeps The battery is running low Four beeps The battery has run out Battery maintenance tip To make sure the hearing aid is always working bring spare batteries with you or replace the battery before you leave home Turn ON Close the battery drawer with the battery in place Turn OFF Open the battery draw...

Page 9: ...y can draw air to make sure to function optimally Insert the new battery into the battery drawer Make sure the side faces up 1 Remove Close the battery drawer The hearing aid will play a jingle through the earpiece Hold the earpiece close to your ear to hear the jingle The brush can also be used for battery change Use the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries The brush is provided by your he...

Page 10: ...ICE Use a soft dry cloth to clean the hearing aid It must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids Microphone openings Brush for cleaning and handling batteries The brush contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the battery in the hearing aid It also contains a wire loop for cleaning and removing ear wax If you need a new brush please contact your hearing care professional I...

Page 11: ... If the speaker has an ear grip place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear see step 3 Ear grip optional Speaker 60 shown Place the hearing aid behind your ear Hold the bend of the speaker wire between your thumb and index finger The earpiece should point towards the ear canal opening Gently push the earpiece into your ear canal until the speaker wire sits close against the side of yo...

Page 12: ...l Consult your hearing care professional for further instructions Available in small and large left and right with and without vent only as open dome for speaker 60 not for open dome 6 mm 5 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm Replace dome or Grip Tip The earpiece dome or Grip Tip should not be cleaned If the ear piece is filled with wax replace it with a new one Grip Tip should be replaced at least once a month H...

Page 13: ...res that the hearing care professional replaces the wax filter in the speaker ProWax miniFit filter The speaker has a white wax filter attached to the end where the earpiece is attached The wax filter avoid wax and debris from damaging the speaker If the filter becomes clogged please replace the wax filter or contact your hearing care professional Remove the earpiece from the speaker before replac...

Page 14: ...o different materials The earpieces are customised for your ear LiteTip VarioTherm LiteTip Power flex mould Micro mould VarioTherm Micro mould VarioTherm is a registered trademark of Dreve VarioTherm Micro mould and LiteTip do not have a wax filter Clean customised earpiece The earpiece should be cleaned regularly The earpiece has a white wax filter that must be replaced when clogged or if the hea...

Page 15: ...e with the new wax filter Push the empty pin into the wax filter in the earpiece and pull it out Insert the new wax filter using the other pin remove the tool and throw it out 1 Tool New filter Old filter IMPORTANT NOTICE Always use the same type of wax filter as was originally supplied with the hearing aid If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of wax filters contact your hearing ca...

Page 16: ...situations a special program may be helpful These are programmed by your hearing care professional Write down hearing situations where you may need help Mute the hearing aid Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while wearing it IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the mute function as an off switch as the hearing aid still draws current from the battery in this mode Apply a very lon...

Page 17: ... to 2 and the LEFT hearing aid switches backwards from e g program 4 to 3 Change programs Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs These are programmed by your hearing care professional To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Sound you will hear when activated When to use 1 1 beep 2 2 beeps 3 3 beeps 4 4 beeps Program change LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press ...

Page 18: ... in both ears You will hear a click when you turn the volume up or down Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid programmed by your hearing care professional simply open and then close the battery drawer Open Close MAXIMUM STARTING LEVEL MINIMUM A short press on the RIGHT hearing aid increases the volume A short press on the LEFT hearing aid decreases the volum...

Page 19: ...ORTANT NOTICE Avoid using excessive force to open the battery drawer Do not force the battery drawer beyond its fully opened position Make sure to insert the battery correctly Please contact your hearing care professional if you suspect the tamper resistant effectiveness and locking ability is damaged Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing aid Close the drawer using your f...

Page 20: ...ofessional Wireless accessories As an enhancement to your wireless hearing aid a broad range of wireless accessories are available ConnectLine ConnectLine is a family of products that allows you to receive audio signals from TVs phones music players PCs or an external microphone wirelessly through your hearing aid Remote Control Remote Control offers the ability to change program adjust volume or ...

Page 21: ...battery drawer upon request This is strongly recommended for infants small children and people with learning difficulties Children younger than 36 months must always use a tamper resistant battery drawer Please talk to your hearing care professional about the availability of this option If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed see a doctor immediately Battery use Always use batteries recommended b...

Page 22: ...ound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL IEC 711 as there may be risk of impairing the re maining hearing of the hearing aid user For information on whether your hear ing aid is a power instrument see the back of this leaflet Possible side effects Hearing aids moulds or domes may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax The otherwise non allergenic materials used in hearing aids may in rare...

Page 23: ...Tip or dome Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Clean Micro mould LiteTip or replace wax filter Grip Tip or dome Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth Dead battery Replace the battery Squealing noise Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Re insert hearing aid Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor If none of the above solutions work consult your...

Page 24: ...ently wipe off any water in the battery drawer 3 Let the hearing aid dry with the battery drawer left open for approximately 30 minutes 4 Insert a new battery IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not wear your hearing aid while showering or participating in water activities Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other liquids Conditions of use Operating conditions Temperature 1 C to 40 C Relative humidity 5 t...

Page 25: ...icable national legislation govern ing sale of consumer goods Your hear ing care professional may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty Please consult him her for further information If you need service Take your hearing aid to your hearing care professional who may be able to sort out minor problems and adjust ments immediately Warranty certificate Name of o...

Page 26: ...ace available on the hearing aid all relevant approval markings are found in this document USA and Canada The hearing aid contains a radio module with the following certification ID numbers FCC ID U28FU2MRIT IC 1350B FU2MRIT The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada s licence exempt RSSs Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cau...

Page 27: ...n If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff...

Page 28: ...es supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market Singapore IMDA label Indicates that the device complies with the standards and specification published by Info Communications Media Development Authority IMDA and is compatible with the public telecommunication networks in Singapore and does not cause radio frequency interference to other authorized radio communication networks South Africa ICASA...

Page 29: ...t Right 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 preferred volume On Off Battery indicators On Off Low battery warning On Off 198459UK 2018 10 12 198459UK 2018 10 12 ...

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