Interton S465-D User manual

USER GUIDE - BTE
I n T E R To n s c o p e
S465-D
S465-D Open
S470-D
S470-D Open
S480-D
S665-D
S665-D Open
S670-D
S670-D Open
S680-D

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Thank you for selecting an Interton hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and are
confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarize yourself with the
information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care, technical perfor-
mance information, and other general information about your hearing system. Your hearing system
has been adjusted to your particular hearing loss. Your hearing healthcare professional will explain
these adjustments and the special features of your particular model.
Becoming Accustomed to Amplification
While purchasing a hearing system is a major step, it is only one step in a process toward more
comfortable hearing. Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing system provides takes
time and consistent use.
You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing system by taking the following actions:
• Wear the system regularly in order to get comfortable with using it.
• Begin by wearing your system for short periods of time in quiet environments.
• As you get more comfortable with the system, increase the wearing time and wear your hearing
system in multiple types of listening environments.
It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around you.
Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification and
increase the benefits you get from using an Interton hearing system.
Contents
Your Hearing System 4
On/Off Function 8
Power-on Delay 9
Stand-By Mode 9
Volume Control 10
Changing Memory Programs 11
Dual Microphone System 12
Proper Placement in the Ear 13
Recognising Left and Right Instrument 17
Using the Telephone 19
Telecoil 19
Cellular Phone and Hearing Instrument
Compatibility 20
Using Assistive Listening Systems 21
Audio Input 22
Removing/Inserting the Battery 23
Low Battery Warnings 24
Maintenance and cleaning 26
Cleaning the Earmould 27
Replacing the Tube 28
Cleaning the Thin Tube and Dome 28
Earwax Management 30
When the Hearing System Is Not in Use 30
Things that Can Damage
Your Hearing System 31
Moisture 31
Temperature Extremes 31
Rough Treatment 32
Corrosive Substances 32
General Warnings 32
Solving Small Problems 34
General Precautions 38
Hearing Instrument Identification 39
Repairs 40
Technical Specifications 40
Notes 41

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Scope 4/Scope 6 Mini BTE Hearing Instrument
Earhook
Program button
Plastic tube
Earmould
Battery door and
On/Off switch
Front microphone
Rear microphone cover
Scope 4/Scope 6 Mini BTE Hearing Instrument with Thin Tube
Program button
Thin tube
Mini dome
Battery door and
On/Off switch
Front microphone
Rear microphone cover

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Scope 4/Scope 6 BTE Hearing Instrument
Program button
Plastic tube
Earmould
Volume toggle
Scope 4/Scope 6 BTE Hearing Instrument with Thin Tube
Program button
Thin tube
Mini dome
Volume toggle
Earhook
Battery door and
On/Off switch
Front microphone
Rear microphone cover
Battery door and
On/Off switch
Front microphone
Rear microphone cover

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Scope 4/Scope 6 Power BTE (PBTE) Hearing Instrument
Program button
Earmould
Volume toggle
Battery door and
On/Off switch
On/Off Function
The door to the battery compartment serves as the On/Off
switch for your hearing instrument. When the door is fully
closed, the instrument is on. To turn the instrument off, press
the tab on the base of the instrument with your fingertip until
the battery door snaps partly open, then put your fingernail
under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely.
Tip: To reduce battery consumption,
turn the instrument off when it is not in use.
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switch off the instrument
1st Microphone sound outlet
2nd Microphone sound outlet
Plastic tube
Earhook

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Power-on Delay
Power-on delay allows you to insert the instrument in your ear without the hearing instru-
ment squealing. It delays the switch-on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery
compartment. A beep each second is presented during this time.
Stand-By Mode
Stand-by mode reduces battery consumption since only a small amount of power is
used. When in stand-by mode, the hearing instrument will not deliver sound to the ear.
To put the instrument into stand-by mode, hold down the Memory Selector for more
than one second. You will hear a series of beeps, indicating that the instrument is now
in stand-by mode.
To return to functional mode, simply press the Memory Selector once.
Volume control – BTE and PBTE
Your instrument has a fully automatic volume control. Therefore,
it should not be necessary to control the amplification (volume)
manually.
However, the volume control toggle provides you with the ability
to adjust the amplification to your liking.
Use your index finger to adjust the volume, pushing the toggle
horizontally or upwards to increase and downwards to decrease
the volume.
During the fitting of the instrument, your hearing care practitioner will have chosen an
optimal volume setting for you. When switching the instrument on, the volume will have
this optimal setting.
• To prevent unintended usage by paediatric or physically or mentally challenged users,
the volume control must, if enabled, be configured to only provide a decrease of the
sound generator output level.
• If you prefer not to use the volume toggle your hearing care practitioner can switch
the volume control off

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Changing Memory Programs
Hearing instrument memories are used to store settings optimal
in different listening situations. Your hearing healthcare professio-
nal may have programmed multiple memories into your hearing
instruments to accommodate your lifestyle needs.
For future reference, ask your hearing health professional to fill in
your memory program information on the notes page at the back
of this guide.
Whenever the hearing instrument is turned on, Memory 1 is automatically activated.Me-
mories can then be selected by pushing the Memory Selector button on the instrument.
Your hearing instrument may have up to 4 programs. Special tones will indicate which
memory has been activated. One tone will sound when Memory 1 is activated, two
tones will sound when Memory 2 is activated, etc. Memories are always activated in
sequence, for example, with three memories: 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 1.
Consult your hearing healthcare professional if the memory programs in your hearing
instruments need to be reconfigured.
Dual microphone system
If you want to listen to a person in a noisy environment, the microphones in your hearing
instrument can help you to concentrate on the speech. If the microphones are in the di-
rectional mode the background noise will be attenuated. In this mode the sounds in front
of you will be enhanced, so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at.
Your hearing care practitioner can program the device in the required modes.
Depending on your hearing instrument and the setting chosen by you and your hearing
care practioner switching to and from directional mode can be done automatically.

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Proper Placement in the Ear
Inserting the Dome and BTE Instrument:
• With the battery door open (the off position), hold your hearing instrument by the
tube, right where it bends.
• Hang the instrument over the top of your ear so that the housing portion is behind
your ear and the dome is in front.
• Push the dome into your ear until it sits comfortably and the tube lies flat against
the side of your head. Note: When the dome is placed correctly, you should not see
the tube sticking out when looking directly into a mirror.
• If you have not already turned on your hearing instrument, switch it on by closing
the battery door.
If you need further help, your hearing healthcare professional will be glad to show you
how to insert your hearing instrument correctly.
Note: If your hearing instrument irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from
wearing your hearing instrument, please contact your hearing healthcare professional.
Never attempt to modify the shape of your hearing instrument yourself.

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Inserting the Standard Earmould and BTE Instrument:
• With the battery door half open (Off position), put your ear-
mould between your thumb and index finger and position
its “point” in your ear canal. - Now, slide the earmould all
the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement.
• Place the hearing instrument behind your ear. Move the
earmould up and down and press gently to ensure it is
positioned correctly in the ear. You will feel when the ear-
mould is positioned correctly.
• Switch on your hearing aid.
Tip: Insertion of the earmould can be easier if you gently pull
your ear backward with your other hand. Opening and closing
your mouth while inserting may also be helpful.
Removal
To remove the hearing instrument from your ear, simply pull the tube outward with your
thumb and forefinger. Consult your hearing healthcare professional if you have difficulty
removing the hearing instrument.

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Recognising left and right instrument
If you have two hearing instruments, they may be tuned differently. One for your left ear,
the other for your right. Do not swap them. Please pay attention to this when cleaning,
storing and inserting the instruments.
left right
Indication
left right
• You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to
mark your instruments with a coloured Left and Right
indication:
Left is blue and Right is red.