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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BTE

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Thank you
Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing.
To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new
hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to use and maintain.
Your new hearing instruments are designed to amplify and transmit sound to your ears and
thereby improve your hearing in most situations. The amplification is uniquely adjusted and
optimized to your personal hearing capabilities by the prescription performed by your Hearing
Care Professional. To meet your needs, various functions may be configured to your hearing
instruments. The actual configuration of your instruments are marked (ticked off) by your
Hearing Care Professional in relevant sections of this manual. Also see last page for a complete
overview of all functions configured to your hearing instrument(s). We recommend that you
read this manual carefully to achieve the maximum benefit of your
new hearing instruments.
If you have any questions to the use or maintenance of hearing instruments, please contact
your Hearing care professional.
Indications for Use
The intended use of your hearing instrument is to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and
hereby compensate for impaired hearing.
Your hearing instrument is indicated for hearing losses within mild to severe-to-profound
range.

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Contents
Instrument View BTE 13 7a
Instrument View BTE 13 with Corda
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Instrument View BTE 13 Power 7c
Warnings 9
Activating the hearing instrument for the first time 13
Changing batteries 14
Turning your instrument ON and OFF 16
Left/Right ear marking 17
Putting on your instrument with ear mould 18
Putting on your hearing instruments with a Corda
2(thin tube) 19
Push-button 20
Programs (Optional) 22
Volume Control (Optional) 24
Mute (Optional) 25
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) 27
Telecoil (Optional) 28
DAI Direct Audio Input (Optional accessory) 29

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please familiarize 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.
CAUTION
The BTE Power is a powerful hearing instrument. If you have been fitted with BTE
Power, never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect usage could
cause permanent damage to their hearing.
FM (Optional accessory) 31
Caring for your hearing instrument 33
Handling of Corda 39
How to change Corda
2(thin tube) 39
Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda2(thin tube) 40
Daily maintenance with Corda
2(thin tube) Domes 41
Changing the Corda2Dome 42
Seven easy steps to better hearing 44
Common problems and their solutions 50
Instrument View BTE 13
Battery size: 13
Microphone
openings
Push-button/
Volume Control
(Optional) Ear mould
Battery door
Sound hook Plastic tube
Sound outlet
Ventilation
opening

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Instrument View BTE 13 with Corda
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Not available for BTE Power
Thin tube
Dome
Ear grip
Microphone
openings
Battery door
Push-button/
Volume Control
(Optional)
Your ear piece:
Custom Mould
Plus dome
Open dome:
Small
Medium
Large
Battery size 13

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Instrument View BTE 13 Power
Battery size: 13
Microphone
openings
Push-button/
Volume Control
Ear mould
Battery door
Sound hook Plastic tube
Sound outlet
Ventilation
opening

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Warnings
You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire
contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument.
Usage of hearing instruments
• 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 instrument as incorrect/wrongful usage could
cause permanent damage to their hearing.
Choking Hazards
• 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 instruments in front
of infants, small children or people with learning difficulties.
• Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small children or people with
learning difficulties cannot reach them.
Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine
carefully before swallowing any pills.

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• Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they
are slippery and could be swallowed by accident.
• Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compart-
ment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and
people with learning difficulties.
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.
Dysfunction 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 traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds.
Active Implants
• The included case for instrument storage has a built-in magnet. If you have an
implantable device, such as pacemakers or defibrillators, the instrument case should
not be carried in a chest pocket or near to the chest.
Explosives
• The power source in your hearing instrument has insufficient energy to cause fire in
normal conditions of use. The hearing instrument has not been tested for compliance
with international standards concerning explosive atmospheres. It is recommended
not to use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions.
X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy
• Remove your hearing instrument for example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning
electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing instruments may be damaged when exposed
to strong fields.
Power Instruments
• Special care should be exercised in selecting, fitting and using a hearing instrument
where maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL (IEC 711) as there may
be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.

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Possible side effects
• Hearing instruments or ear moulds may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax.
• The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases
cause a skin irritation or any other unusual condition.
Please, seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.
Interference
• Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to
the most stringent international standards. However, interference with your hearing
instrument and other devices may occur, for example for some mobile telephones,
citizens band devices and shop alarm systems. If this occur increase the distance
between the hearing instrument and the device.
Activating the hearing instrument for the first time
A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic devices that run on special batteries.
To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a fresh battery in the battery
compartment.
The hearing instrument will start up when the battery door is closed. It will take a few
seconds until sound is produced. A jingle is played while the start up process is running.
Put on the hearing instruments upon closing the battery door.
If the hearing instrument is held in the hand while activated, it may produce a whistling
sound. This will stop when properly fitted on the ear.

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Changing batteries
The correct battery size appears in the “Instrument View” in the
first section of this document.
A worn out battery should be removed immediately and
disposed of according to local regulations.
You will hear 2 beeps when it is time to change the battery. This
pre-warning will be repeated in moderate intervals until the battery
runs out. The battery may run out shortly after a pre-warning or
within the next couple of hours depending on battery capabili-
ties and individual hearing losses.
If the battery runs out, the instrument turns off. When that
happens, 4 beeps are played to indicate that the instrument is
no longer operating.
Replace the battery.
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To replace the battery, follow these instructions:
• Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the
instrument. To assist with the handling of the batteries, the magnet at the end of the
MultiTool can be used to help you.
• Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery.
• The new battery may be inserted by using the magnetic end of the MultiTool.
Ensure that the positive (+) marking faces the positive (+) sign printed on the battery
door. Close the battery door.
If any moisture is on the battery surface, it should be
wiped off before use. When you change the battery,
it will take a few seconds before the battery works.
To assist the handling of the batteries, the magnet
placed at the end of the tool can be used.
MultiTool

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Turning your instrument 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 slightly until a “click” is felt.
To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are
not wearing it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery compartment
fully to allow air to circulate
whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially at
night or for longer periods of time! Click
ON OFF
Click
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Left/Right ear marking
Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have
two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your
right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and
the right.
In order to easily identify whether it is the left ear or right ear instrument, the Hearing
Care Professional may apply colour markings inside the battery door.
Blue marks the LEFT instrument.
Red marks the RIGHT instrument.

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Putting on your instrument
with ear mould
1. Place the tip of the ear mould in your ear canal,
twisting slightly, making sure that the top part of the
ear mould (A) is pushed behind and under the fold (B)
of your ear.
2. Gently pull your ear lope upwards and press the
ear mould in the direction of the ear canal.
3. With the ear mould positioned correctly in your ear,
place the hearing instrument behind your ear by lifting
its lower part and sliding it over the top of your ear.
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2
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Putting on your hearing instruments
with a Corda
2(thin tube)
Not available for BTE Power
Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin
tube correctly every time takes practice:
1. Place the hearing instrument behind your ear.
2. Hold the bend of the tube between your thumb and index finger.
The dome should point towards the ear canal opening.
Gently push the dome into your ear canal until the sound tube
sits close against the side of your head.
3. Position the ear grip in the concha using your index finger.
Look in a mirror. If the sound tube is sticking out from your ear,
the dome has not been placed correctly in the ear canal. If the ear
grip is visibly sticking out from your ear it has not been positioned
correctly. To remove the instrument pull the bend of the tube.
Dome
Concha
1
2
3
A
B

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Push-button
Your hearing instrument has a push-button to adjust volume and to switch between
different programs.
The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP)
or the lower part (DOWN).
UP
DOWN
The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3functionalities.
Left Right
Program shift: Short push to change program.
Volume control: Short push to adjust the volume.
Both volume control and program shift:
Short push to adjust the volume and long push (about 2seconds)
to shift the program.
To be filled out by your Hearing Care Professional!

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Programs (Optional)
Your hearing instrument can have up to 4different programs.
The number and type of programs available in your hearing instrument is programmed by
your Hearing Care Professional. The programs are listed in the Hearing Program Description
on the last page.
When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep.
The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using.
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
Press the upper part to go forwards in the program cycle e.g. from P1-P2.
Press the lower part to go backwards in the program cycle e.g. from P3-P2.
The programs available in your hearing instrument are listed in the Hearing program
description on the last page.

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Volume Control (Optional)
A volume control may be activated. The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in
specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with.
To increase volume, shortly press the upper part of the push-button.
To decrease volume, shortly press the lower part of the push-button.
You hear a beep when you increase or decrease the volume.
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.
Mute (Optional)
Use the Mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the
instrument on.
Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to mute the instrument.
To reactivate the instrument, push the button
briefly again.
Note: pushing either end of the button will mute
the instrument.
OR
Push 3 sec.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as a switch off as the hearing aid still draws power from
the battery in this mode.
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional)
A special battery door may be installed with your hearing instrument which protects
against unintended operation of the battery door and battery.
This is strongly recommended for infants, small
children and people with learning difficulties.
The battery door is designed only to be opened by
using a tool. Use the MultiTool to unlock the door by
inserting it into the slit in the bottom of the hearing
instrument and pushing on the door to open.
Important: Do not force the battery door beyond its
fully opened position. Insert the battery correctly.
Excessive force can damage the battery door and thereby
reduce its locking ability.

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Telecoil (Optional)
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 places such as
theatres, churches or lecture rooms.
The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs. When
activated, you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program.
See the Hearing Program Description on last page for where the telecoil program is
placed.
*Requires a telephone with built in tele-loop. Tele-loop is a common
standard for assisted listening and transmits the audio to the telecoil
in the hearing instrument.
DAI Direct Audio Input (Optional accessory)
The DAI adapter is a connector that allows you to input audio signals directly to your
hearing instrument.
The DAI adapter is mounted on the hearing instrument and is connected by a cord to an
external sound source, like a radio, music player or hand microphone.
Mounting of the DAI adaptor
Start by opening the battery door and slide the
DAI adaptor onto the instrument.
Then insert the DAI cord into the adaptor.
When the DAI adaptor is connected, the instrument will
automatically switch to a combination of a DAI program
and the microphone input of the instrument.
Instrument
Connector
DAI adaptor

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If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the
DAI alone, you can advance to the next program by using the program switch button.
As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument, two DAI programs will
automatically be added after the standard programs which have been programmed into
your hearing instrument by your Hearing Care Professional.
You can still use any of the standard programs while the DAI adaptor is connected.
The already installed programs remain at their original program numbering and can be
selected by switching forwards or backwards in the program cycle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When the DAI is connected to an audio source plugged into a wall outlet, the audio
source must comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety standards.
FM (Optional accessory)
Your hearing instrument supports the option of attaching a FM system. This consists of a
dedicated FM receiver and a FM transmitter. The FM system allows you to receive speech
or audio signals clear from background noise directly to your hearing instrument.
Mounting of the FM receiver
Start by opening the battery door. Slide the FM receiver
onto the instrument.
When the FM receiver is connected and turned on, the
instrument will automatically switch to a program that
receives signals from the microphone in combination
with an external wireless FM transmitter.
Instrument
FM receiver

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If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the
FM input alone, you can advance to the next FM program by using the program switch
button.
As long as the FM receiver is connected to the instrument, two FM programs will
automatically be added after the standard programs which have been programmed into
your instrument by your Hearing Care Professional.
You can still use any of the standard programs while
the FM receiver is connected.
The already installed programs remain at their
original program numbering and can be selected by
switching forwards or backwards in the program
cycle.
For detailed instructions on handling and use of the
FM receiver, refer directly to the dedicated FM
receiver guide.
Caring for your hearing instrument
Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the
ventilation opening of your ear mould. To prevent wax accumulation from causing a
change in performance, the guidelines in this section should be followed.
When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you
drop it.
Before retiring at night:
• Make sure that there is no ear wax in any of the ear mould openings since it may
reduce the hearing instrument’s efficiency.
• Open the battery door to allow air to circulate.

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Cleaning the instrument
A range of dedicated cleaning tools are prepared for the special purpose of cleaning your
instruments. The MultiTool should be used to ensure the best care and performance of
your hearing instruments.
Replace the brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the tool and insert a new fresh brush.
Press the new one firmly into the handle.
Brushes can be purchased from your Hearing Care Professional.
Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instruments.
Cleaning the ear mould
• Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from
around the sound outlet.
• Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush
through the hole while twisting it slightly.
Use the cloth to clean the surface of the instrument.
Replace the brush when necessary. Just pull it out of
the handle and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new
one firmly into the handle.
Brushes can be purchased from your Hearing Care
Professional.
BrushCover Handle
Magnet
Screwdriver
MultiTool