Bernafon MOVE Series User manual

MOVE
In-the-ear hearing instruments
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

Summary
Operating Instructions for
ITE (In-the-Ear) Hearing Instruments
Features 4
Inserting Instrument 5
Removing Instrument 7
ON/OFF 8
Volume Control 9
Volume Control Indicator 10
Push Button 10
Telecoil 11
Battery Indicator 13
Battery Replacement 13
Battery Information 14
Tracker (Data Logging) 15
Safety Guidelines 16
International Warranty 18
Push Button Configuration 19

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing
instruments. These advanced devices are fully dig-
ital and have been adjusted by your Hearing Care
Professional with the aid of a computer and specially
developed software. They are custom made to fit your
specific hearing needs.
Please follow these instructions when using and caring
for your new hearing instruments. These guidelines
will help you to achieve the best possible results from
your instruments and to once again enjoy the sounds
of life … your family, friends and environment.
Important
Please read the entire content of these instructions
as well as the attached “Guide for better Hearing”
before using your hearing instruments.

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The following hearing instruments are
covered by these operating instructions:
MOVE 400 CIC
MOVE 305 ITC DM MOVE 315/355 ITC DM VC
Note: Custom hearing instruments vary in size and
shape due to the unique characteristics of individual
ears.

Description of features
1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with Wax Protection
4 Microphone opening
5 Battery drawer
6 Push button (MOVE 305/315/355 only)
7 Pull out string
8 Volume control (MOVE 315/355 only)
9 Second microphone opening
(MOVE 305/315/355 only)
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Inserting your hearing instrument
Inserting your hearing instruments correctly every time
takes practice, patience and perseverance.
If you are having difficulty inserting your hearing instru-
ments, please consult your Hearing Care Professional.
• Therightinstrumenthasaredmarking,
the left instrument has a blue marking.
• Insertyourrighthearing
instrument with your right
hand. Use your left hand
for the left instrument.
• Holdyourhearinginstrument
between your thumb and index finger
with the microphone towards the top.
• Placethecanalpartofyourhearing
instrument into your ear canal.
• Gentlypullyourearlobedownwith
the other hand while pushing the
hearing instrument in until it feels secure.

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• Ifyourearisbecomingsorefromtryingtoinsert
the hearing instrument, spread a small amount of
Vaseline around the outer edges of the canal of the
hearing instrument. This should help it slip into posi-
tion more easily. Be careful not to get any Vaseline
into the sound outlet or on the front of the hearing
instrument where the microphone and controls
are. If your ear remains sore, please consult your
Hearing Care Professional.
• Ifyouhavedifficultyinsertingthehearinginstrument,
pull the top of the ear back and up with your other
hand while continuing to gently push the hearing
instrument into the ear.

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Removing your hearing instrument
• Gentlyuseyourthumbtopushupagainstthebot-
tom (back part) of your ear to loosen the hearing
instrument.
• Graspthehearinginstrumentatitsedgebetween
your thumb and forefinger, and gently remove it from
your ear.
• Ifyourhearinginstrumenthasaremoval(pull-out)
string, pull it gently.
Important
Do not try to remove your hearing instrument by
pulling on the battery drawer. This may cause
damage. In case of problems when removing the
hearing instrument, contact your Hearing Care
Professional.

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ON/OFF control
ON:
Close the battery drawer securely. Push it down until it
snaps closed. The hearing instrument will make one long
beep.
OFF:
Place your fingernail underneath
the front edge of the battery
drawer and lift to open.
open closed
(OFF) (ON)
Note: Never force the battery drawer open or closed.

Volume control (MOVE 315/355)
If your hearing instrument has a
volume control, then the following
instructions apply.
To increase the volume: Turn the
volume control towards your front.
To decrease the volume: Turn the
volume control towards your back.
The volume control has no mechanical stop. This means
that you can continue to turn it, but the loudness will only
be altered between the programmed minimum and maxi-
mum.
Note: The instrument loudness level will reset when
the battery is low, the battery drawer is opened or if
the program is changed. If the instrument resets, it will
automatically default to the preset loudness level.
Your Hearing Care Professional can program the
volume control to remain at a fixed level, if desired.
Note: If you find that you are frequently turning the
volume control up or frequently turning the volume
control down in most listening situations then consult
your Hearing Care Professional for a possible adjust-
ment of the hearing instrument settings.
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Louder Softer

Volume Control Indicator
Your hearing instrument will beep continuously every
time you reach the programmed maximum or minimum
levels with the volume control.
Push button
(MOVE 305/315/355 only)
If your hearing instrument is
fitted with a push button, then
the following instructions apply to you.
Your hearing instrument can be programmed
with up to 3 different listening programs.
Use the push button to change between these programs.
When the hearing instrument is turned on it will automati-
cally be in program 1.
Your hearing instrument will beep in the following
sequence when you move between programs:
Move into Program 1: One beep
Move into Program 2: Two beeps
Move into Program 3: Three beeps
Repeat this action to cycle through the programs.
To see how your instruments are programmed see page 19.
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Mute function
Press the push button and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to
mute the hearing instrument. Give a short press to the
push button to unmute. The hearing instrument will
revert to its current program.
Telecoil
(Optional for MOVE 305 and 315/355)
If your hearing instrument is equipped with a telecoil,
then please read the following:
The telecoil enables you to hear better when using
the telephone or in places where inductive loop sys-
tems are installed (places of worship, halls, theaters,
etc.). When the telecoil is active, you will hear directly
through the inductive loop or telephone. To access
the telecoil press the push button. Your Hearing Care
Professional will inform you which program has the
telecoil.

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Typically, the microphone is automatically switched off
when the telecoil is activated, to reduce any background
noise. Your Hearing Care Professional can program the
telecoil to function in combination with the hearing
instrument microphone.
Your hearing instrument has been programmed for
❑ Microphone and telecoil (M+T)
❑ Telecoil only (T)
Note: Not all telephones are hearing instrument
compatible
This symbol or a similar sign should be displayed wher-
ever a permanent loop has been installed. Please ask
your Hearing Care Professional for further information.
AutoTelephone
If your hearing instrument is fitted with an Automatic
Telephone program, this system can detect a telepho-
ne signal if a magnet is placed on the receiver of your
telephone.

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Battery Indicator
When the battery power is about to run out, the instru-
ment will beep at regular intervals. This warning indica-
tes that the battery should be replaced immediately.
This option is not available in MOVE 400.
Battery replacement
• Thefollowingbatterysizesareused:
 MOVE305/315/355 Batterysize312
 MOVE400 Batterysize10
• Useyourfingernailtogentlyswing
the battery drawer fully open, but
do not force it.
• Takeouttheusedbattery.
• Removethecoloredstickerfrom
the new battery (if applicable).
• Matchflat,smoothsideof
battery (+ sign) to the side of the
battery drawer with «+» sign.

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• Slidebatteryintobatterydrawer.
The battery must fit flush into
the drawer.
• Closebatterydrawersecurely.
Never force the battery drawer closed.
Battery Information
• Batterylifewillvarywithconditionsofuse.Seeyour
Hearing Care Professional for more information.
• Alwayskeepsparebatteriesonhand.Theseare
available from your Hearing Care Professional.
• Ausedbatteryshouldbereplacedimmediately.
• Ifyouarenotgoingtouseyourhearinginstruments
for a few days, remove the batteries.
• OnlyusebatteriesrecommendedbyyourHearing
Care Professional. Poor quality batteries can produce
a harmful substance.
• Atbedtime,orattimeswhenyouarenotwearing
your hearing instrument, fully open the battery
drawer. This may help conserve battery power and
reduce the impact of moisture.

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• Anymoisturefoundonabatteryshouldbewiped
off immediately, with a soft cloth.
• Usedbatteriesshouldbereturnedtoyourbattery
supplier or Hearing Care Professional for disposal.
• Neverdisposeofbatteriesbyburningthem.There
is a risk that they may explode and cause injury.
• Neverdisposeofbatterieswithhouseholdwaste.
They can cause environmental pollution.
Note: Always remove zinc-air batteries before drying
your hearing instrument with the help of a drying kit.
Drying out zinc-air batteries shortens their life time.
Tracker (Data Logging)
The Tracker (Data Logging) stores information relating
to the use of your hearing instrument such as changes
made to the volume control and the push button.
This information can be used by your Hearing Care
Professional to further adjust your hearing device to
your individual needs. If you do not want this feature
to be active, please ask your Hearing Care Professio-
nal to switch it off.

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Safety guidelines
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can result
in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or even fatality.
Familiarizeyourselfcompletelywiththefollowing
general warnings and the full contents of this booklet
before using your hearing instruments.
• Hearing instruments should be used only as directed
and adjusted by your trained Hearing Care Professio-
nal. Misuse or improper adjustments can result in
sudden and permanent hearing loss.
•
Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments,
because they are adjusted for your hearing require-
ments and may permanently damage another
person’s hearing.
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A slap to your ear while wearing the instrument could
be harmful. Avoid wearing your hearing instrument
while playing contact sports (e.g. rugby, football etc.).
• Hearing instruments, their parts and batteries should
be kept out of reach of anyone who might swallow
these items or otherwise cause themselves injury.
•
Discard batteries and keep them out of sight of infants,
small children, persons of mental incapacity or pets.

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• Cleanyourhearinginstrumentsandtheirpartson
a regular basis only with products that are rec-
ommended by your Hearing Care Professional.
Microorganisms from unclean instruments may
cause skin irritations.
• Becarefulwithleakingbatteryliquid,asitisa
hazardoussubstance.
• Nevertrytorechargenon-rechargablebatteries.
• Neverchangethebatteryoradjustthecontrolsof
the hearing instrument in front of infants, small
children and persons of mental incapacity.
• Neverputyourhearinginstrumentorbatteriesin
your mouth, they could easily be swallowed.
• Keepbatteriesawayfrommedications.Batteries
are easily mistaken for pills.
• Incaseabatteryorhearinginstrumentisswallowed,
see a doctor immediately.
• Beawareofthepossibilitythatyourinstruments
maystopfunctioningwithoutnotice.Keepthisin
mind while you circulate in traffic or otherwise
depend on warning sounds.
• Neverinsertcleaningtoolsintothesoundoutletor
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing
instruments.

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Environmental protection
Help to protect the environment by not disposing
of your hearing instruments or batteries with your
unsorted household waste. Please recycle your
hearing instruments and batteries or return them to
your Hearing Care Professional for disposal. Contact
your Hearing Care Professional for more information.
International warranty
Your hearing instruments are covered by a limited
warranty, covering defects in materials and work-
manship. This warranty covers the hearing instru-
ments themselves, but not accessories such as
batteries, etc.
This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse
or mistreatment.
The warranty is also void if the hearing instruments
havebeenrepairedbynonauthorizedservicepersonnel.
Please review your warranty with your Hearing Care
Professional and make sure that your warranty card is
completed correctly.