Oticon A S FUITE01 Hearing Aid Module User Manual
Oticon A/S Hearing Aid Module
User Manual
CIC, MIC, ITC, ITE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Preliminary
Congratulations
We at Oticon would like to take this opportunity to congratulate
you on selecting the most advanced Hearing Instrument on
the market today.
These instructions will help you get the most out of the
instrument and ensure their continued high performance.
Carefully follow these instructions when using and
maintaining them.
Contents
Instrument View CIC/MIC 5
Instrument View ITC 7
Instrument View ITE 9
Turning your instruments ON and OFF 11
Inserting your hearing instruments 12
Programs 13
Standby 16
Volume Control (Optional for ITE only) 17
Changing batteries 20
Telecoil (Optional) 22
Auto Phone (Optional) 23
Daily care of your hearing instrument 24
Using your hearing instrument 29
Common problems and their solutions 36
International Warranty 40
Warnings Yellow Pages
Important Notice
Please familiarise yourself with the entire contents
of this booklet before using your hearing instruments.
It contains instructions and important information
about the use and handling of your hearing instruments
and batteries.
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Instrument View CIC/MIC
Microphone
opening
Battery
door
Ventilation
opening
Sound outlet +
wax protection
system
Ventilation
opening
Battery size: 10
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Instrument View ITC
Microphone
opening
Battery
door
Ventilation
opening
Ventilation
opening
Sound outlet +
wax protection
system
Push-button
(Optional)
Battery size: 312
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Battery size: 312
Instrument View ITE
Microphone
openings Push-button Sound outlet +
wax protection
system
Ventilation
opening
Volume
Control
Wheel
(Optional)
Battery
door
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ON
OFF
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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
that the battery is working and
the instrument is operating.
Turn 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.
Inserting your hearing instruments
Place the tip of the hearing
instrument in your ear canal
(use your right hand to insert
the right instrument and your
left hand to insert the left
instrument).
Gently pull down your earlobe
and push the hearing instrument
into the ear canal, twisting slightly
if necessary, following the natural
contour of the ear canal.
DO NOT use the battery door as a handle to insert or remove
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Your hearing instruments may have a push-button for switch-
ing between different programs.
Push briefly on the button to activate the program switch.
Programs (Optional)
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
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Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs.
When switching between the different programs, your hearing
instrument will beep. The number of beeps will indicate
which program you are using.
Below you can see a description of the programs available in
your hearing instrument.
Prg. 1: __________________________________
Prg. 2: __________________________________
Prg. 3: __________________________________
Prg. 4: __________________________________
Using 2 instruments
For ease of use, the push button can be programmed to
change to the equivalent program in the other instrument
also, by using the wireless communication between the
instruments. This is referred as binaural interchange.
Binaural Interchangeable enabled
You may ask your Hearing Care Professional about the set-up
of your instrument.
Your ITE instrument may have a volume control wheel.
The Volume Control wheel can be turned with the tip of
a finger and can be rotated infinitely both ways.
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Standby (only installed with push-button)
If your hearing instrument has a push-button, push the
button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in
standby mode.
To reactivate the instrument, push the button brieftly again.
Use the standby function if you need to silence the instrument.
PUSH
3 sec
Volume Control (Optional for ITE only)
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
to the preferred level, this is indicated by a beep.
Using 2 instruments
For ease of use, the volume control wheel can be programmed
to adjust the volume in the other instrument equivalently, by
using the wireless communication between the instruments.
This is referred as binaural interchange.
Binaural Interchangeable enabled
You may ask your Hearing Care Professional about the set-up
of your instrument.
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Changing batteries
The correct battery size appears in the instrument overview in
the first section of this document
A worn out battery should be removed immediately.
When the battery 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
fi ngernail and remove the old
battery.
Remove the sticky label from the
+ side of the new battery.
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Insert the new battery with the marking faces the + sign
printed on the battery door.
Close the battery door. If you feel any resistance, you may
have inserted the battery incorrectly. Reinsert the battery
and try again.
It will take a few seconds before the battery works to full capacity.
To assist the handling of the batteries, the magnet placed at
the end of the tool can be used.
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The hearing instrument has a built-in telecoil.
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 e.g.
theatres, 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 Program section for the telecoil program setting.
Telecoil (Optional)
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Auto Phone (Optional)
The Auto Phone is only activated when the hearing instrument
is close to a telephone receiver. If you have a telecoil in your
instrument, the Telecoil Phone program is activated. If you do
not have a telecoil, the Acoustic Phone program is activated.
When the Phone program is activated, 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 activate the Auto Phone. The telephone
receiver needs to have a special magnet fitted. Please follow
the separate instructions for mounting the magnet, which is
available from your Hearing Care Professional.
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A
uto Phone (O
p
tional
)
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Daily care of your hearing instruments
Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up
the sound output or the ventilation opening of your hearing
instrument. Therefore your hearing instrument may contain a
filter or another device to prevent wax accumulation. 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 damage if you drop it.
Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate
whenever you are not using the hearing
instruments, especially at night.
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Cleaning the instrument
A range of cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose
of cleaning the instruments. These should be used to ensure
the best care and performance of your hearing instruments.
Handle
Brush
Cover
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Here is how
Clean away any traces of wax from around the ventilation
opening and sound outlet with the brush.
If microphone openings are clogged
by dust or dirt, this will aff ect the
performance of the instrument.
Carefully brush away visible 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.
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Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument.
The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or
immersed in water or other liquids!
Replace brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the handle
and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new one firmly into
the handle.
New brushes can be purchased from your local Hearing
Care Professional.
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Important Notice
Open the battery compartment fully to allow
air to circulate whenever you are not using
your hearing instrument, especially at night!
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Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals
Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme
heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. They must never
be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, 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
lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellant can damage your
hearing instrument. You should always remove your hearing
instrument before applying such products and allow time
for the product to dry before reinserting your hearing instru-
ment. If you use lotion, be sure to wipe your hands dry before
putting your hearing instrument.
Using your hearing instrument
It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How
long this adjustment takes differs from person to person.
It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you
have had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your
hearing loss.
Seven easy steps to better hearing
1. In the quiet of your home
Try to accustom yourself to all the new 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. Note that in time you will get accustomed to
the sounds in your environment – if not please contact your
Hearing Care Professional.
If using the hearing instrument makes you tired, take them
off for a little while and have a rest. Gradually, you will begin
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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 sounds, which can seem a little disturbing in the
beginning. However, 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 usually speak clearly, then try
other TV programs.
If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, your Hearing
Care Professional should be able to give you advice on
available accessories to enhance your listening capabilities
for TV and radio.
4. In group conversations
Group situations are usually accompanied by a greater
degree of background noise, and are, therefore, naturally
more difficult to cope with. In such situations, therefore,
focus your attention on the person you want to hear. If you
miss a word, ask the speaker to repeat.
5. Telecoil use in church, theatre, or cinema
An increasing number of churches, theatres and public
buildings often have loop systems installed. These systems
send out wireless sound to be received by the telecoil in
your hearing instrument. Typically, a sign will let you know
whether the place has a telecoil. Ask your Hearing Care
Professional for details.
6. Using the telephone
When using the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on
your cheek-bone in order to let the sound flow directly into
the hearing aids microphone opening. This way, the hearing
aid will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to
understand the conversation. When you have the receiver
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in this position, remember to speak directly into the micro-
phone on the telephone in order to ensure good understanding
in the opposite “end of the line”.
If your hearing aid 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 aids may pick up
disturbing signals from electronic devices, such as a fax
machines, computers, televisions or similar. Make sure that
the hearing aid has a distance of 2 - 3 meters to such devices
when using the telecoil program.
7. Wireless and mobile phones
Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most
stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic
Compatibility. However 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 while using your
mobile telephone, your Hearing Care Professional should be
able to give you advice on available accessories to enhance
listening capabilities.
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, infrequent use of a hearing instrument
does not give you the full benefit. In most cases, you will
not get the full benefit of the hearing instuments if you use
them infrequently.
Your hearing instrument 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 wear both.
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The most important benefits of wearing two
hearing instruments are:
Your ability to localize sounds will improve.
It will be easier to understand speech in
noisy surroundings.
You will experience a fuller, more comfortable
sound picture.
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Common problems and their solutions
Eff ect Cause Solution
No sound
Ear wax accumulated in ear canal
Hearing instrument inserted improperly
Clogged sound outlet
Clogged microphone opening
Worn-out battery
Dirty or corroded battery contacts
Squealing
noise
Have ear canal examined by your doctor
Reinsert hearing instrument (pg. 12)
Clean sound outlet (pg. 24)
Clean microphone opening with a brush
Replace battery (pg. 20)
Open and close the battery door
several times or replace battery (pg. 20)
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If none of the above solutions solves the problem,
ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
Common problems and their solutions
Eff ect Cause Solution
Dirty or corroded battery
contacts
Dirty or corroded battery
Worn -out battery
Whirring
noise or
beeping
Open and close the battery door
several times or replace battery (pg. 20)
Clean battery surfaces with dry cloth
or replace battery (pg. 20)
Replace battery (pg. 20)
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International Warranty
Oticon hearing instruments are covered by a limited
warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12
months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty
covers manufacturing 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, expo-
sure to corrosive conditions, physical changes in your ear,
damage due to foreign objects entering the device, or incor-
rect 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.
If you need service
Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care
Profes sional, who may well be able to sort out
minor problems and adjustments on the spot.
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Oticon Warranty Certifi cate
Name of Owner:
Dispenser:
Dispenser Address:
Dispenser Phone:
Purchase Date:
Warranty Period: Month:
Model Left: Serial no.:
Model Right: Serial no.:
Battery Size:
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Product approval, precautions and
markings
The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using
short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.714
MHz. The emission power from the radio system is extremely
low and is guaranteed harmless. For comparison, the radia-
tion of the instrument is far less than the radiation generated
by normal electrical installations in your natural environment,
such as light bulbs, electrical wires, etc.
The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is < -5 dBμA/m
@ 10m and complies with all relevant international
standards.
Due to the limited size available on the instruments all rele-
vant approval markings are found in this document.
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Waste from electronic equipment
must be handled according to local
regulations.
0543
ID: U28FUITE01
IC: 1350B-FUITE01
The hearing instrument contains a module with:
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210
of Industry Canada.
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 undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications made to the equipment not
expressly approved by Oticon may void the FCC’s
authorization to operate the equipment.
Oticon A/S
9, Kongebakken
DK-2765 Smørum
www.hear-it.org
www.oticon.com
906 70 410 00 / 03.07
906 70 410 00 / 03.07
Warnings
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or used improperly. Such actions can result in
severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or can even be fatal.
You should familiarise yourself fully with the following
general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet
before using your hearing instruments.
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 adjust the controls of the
hearing instrument in front of infants, small children or
people with learning diffi culties.
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Misuse can result in sudden and permanent
hearing loss
Hearing instruments should be used only as
directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional.
Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as
incorrect/wrongful usage could cause permanent damage
to their hearing.
Battery use
Always use batteries recommended by your hearing care
professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause
bodily harm.
Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may explode
and cause serious injury.
Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk
that they will explode and cause serious injury.
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Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants,
small children or people with learning diffi culties
cannot reach them.
Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills.
Therefore check carefully your medicine before swallowing
any pills.
Never put your hearing instruments or batteries in your
mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be
swallowed by accident.
Most Oticon hearing instruments can be supplied with a
tamper-resistant battery compartment upon request. This
is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and
people with learning diffi culties.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a
doctor immediately.
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Possible side eff ects
Hearing instruments may cause an accelerated accumula-
tion of cerumen (ear wax).
The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing
instruments may in rare cases cause a skin irritation.
Consult a doctor if you experience any of these side effects.
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Disfunction in hearing instruments
Hearing instruments 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 possibility,
in particular when you are in traffi c or otherwise dependent
on warning sounds.
Interference
Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for
interference, according to the most stringent international
standards. But new technical developments constantly
bring new products into society, and some may emit elec-
tromagnetic radiation, leading to unforeseen interference in
hearing instruments. Examples include induction cooking
appliances, shop alarm systems, mobile telephones, fax
machines, personal computer devices, X-rays, Computer
tomography etc.
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Wax protection system
Always visually inspect your hearing instrument to ensure
that there is no gap between the MicroWaxBuster/
WaxBuster fl ange and the tip of the instrument.
Never attempt to remove or replace the MicroWaxBuster/
WaxBuster/WaxTrap yourself. Only a hearing care profes-
sional should replace it.
If the instrument is equipped with a diff erent wax protection
system (e.g. NoWax), follow the directions specifi ed by your
hearing care professional when replacing the wax protec-
tion system.
If you are in any in doubt about the use or replacement
of your wax protection system, contact your hearing care
professional.
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