Cochlear Baha Intenso User manual

Baha Intenso™
User Manual
English Česky Slovenščina Magyar Hrvatska Srpski ZONE 5

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Contents

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Baha Intenso™
u Volume control y Program selector
v Direct audio input U Plastic snap connector
w Battery compartment V Attachment point for the safety line
x Microphone W Serial number
The Baha Intenso™ is a bone conduction sound processor and the most
powerful of our head worn devices. The Baha® bone conduction system
works by combining a sound processor with an abutment and a small
titanium implant placed in the skull behind the ear. The system is based on
a process of “osseointegration” through which living bone tissue integrates
with titanium. Thus, the titanium implant becomes one with the bone
allowing sound to be conducted via the skull bone directly to the cochlea and
improving your hearing.
Please read this manual carefully to learn how to use and maintain your
sound processor. Be sure to discuss any questions or concerns that you
may have regarding hearing or use of this system with your hearing care
professional.

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We strive to provide the best possible products and services to our clients. Your
views and experiences of our products and services are important to us. If you
have any comments you would like to share, please contact us.
Address:
Customer Service - Cochlear Americas
13059 E. Peakview Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111, USA
Toll free (North America) 1800 523 5798
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Customer Service - Cochlear Europe
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2HJ, UK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Customer Service - Cochlear Asia Pacific
1 University Avenue, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
Toll free (Australia) 1800 620 929
Toll free (New Zealand) 0800 444 819
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] or Toll free 1800 005 215
email: customer[email protected]

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Getting started
Connecting and disconnecting the sound processor
A plastic snap connector is mounted to the sound processor. It is designed to
snap onto the abutment and hold the sound processor securely in place.
Connecting Hold the sound processor so that the plastic snap connector
is accessible and move any hair away from the abutment. Push the sound
processor carefully in with a tilting motion and it will attach to the abutment.
Disconnecting Tilting the sound processor slightly in any direction will release
it from the abutment.
Warning! Do not push the sound processor straight in and do not
pull it straight out. This puts pressure on the abutment and may
cause discomfort.
On/Off
Off When the volume control is in the 0 position it is off. You will feel
a “click” as it goes into off mode.

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On For the sound processor to be on, the volume control must be set to a
position higher than 0. You will feel a click as the sound processor moves from off
mode to on mode.
Volume control If you turn the volume control upwards the volume increases,
and if you turn it downwards it will decrease.
Program selector
As you change from one program to another sounds signal which program
you enter. One beep for program one, two for program two and three beeps for
program E.
Program 1 Program one is the “normal setting”, suitable for most everyday
sound environments.
Program 2 For comfort and convenience program two has a higher bass cut
setting that some people will find useful for reducing background noise in loud
environments.
Program E This program is used when connecting electrical accessories such as
the audio adapter or telecoil. If no accessory is connected, there will be no sound
from the device even if it is on.
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Gain and Tone control
The gain and tone controls are to be adjusted by audiologists only.
When fitting the Intenso, the audiologist will set the gain and tone controls
to suit your needs by increasing or decreasing the volume and/or low frequency
outputs.
Low battery warning
The Intenso has a low battery warning that will signal the need to change
battery. As the battery is losing power you will hear two longer “beeps”.
Telephones and mobiles
When using telephones, including mobiles, with your Baha Intenso™,
you hold the receiver in the normal manner, but close to the microphone
inlet of the sound processor instead of close to your ear. It is important
that neither you, nor the phone, touches the sound processor as this may
cause feedback (“whistling”).

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Care and maintenance
Cleaning the abutment area
When the last dressing has been removed and the abutment is exposed hygiene
continues to be very important.
Daily care
On a daily basis the area around the abutment should be cleaned to avoid debris
build up. This build up around the base of the abutment is not a scab and must
be removed. Cleaning this area is most easily done when you bath or take a
shower as plenty of warm water and soap on the area will help to soften any
crust that may have developed around the base of the abutment.
A soft brush is provided together with your sound processor for this purpose.
During the first weeks, after the dressing is removed, cleaning with the soft brush
may feel a little rough. If so, use a strip of baby wipe until your skin becomes less
sensitive and you can use the brush comfortably. The soft brush can be used with
any mild soap or shampoo and plenty of warm water.
When you brush, aim the bristles at the side of the abutment rather than at the
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abutment rather than brushing your skin. Your skin is delicate and should not be
treated too harshly.
Remember, it is important to keep your soft brush clean too!
After cleaning, gently dry the area around the abutment with a clean towel or
tissue. Do not allow your hair to wrap itself around the abutment. If you use a
hairdryer do not keep the hot air on the abutment for too long.
Weekly care
If you use an abutment cover it will help keep the inside of the abutment clean
however, the inside of the abutment should still be cleaned on a weekly basis.
The soft brush can also be used for cleaning inside the abutment. Again, this is
best done in conjunction with a bath or shower when soap and warm water can
soften dirt making it easy to remove.
Skin debris or any other dirt in the abutment can prevent a smooth fitting of the
abutment to your abutment cover and your Baha sound processor. This could
potentially lead to damage of your Baha sound processor.
You will have routine check-ups initially every 4-6 months and later every
6-12 months.