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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BTE13 SP

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new
hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including
the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benet
of your new hearing instrument.
Your Hearing Care Professional has adjusted the hearing
instrument to meet your needs. If you have additional questions,
please contact your Hearing Care Professional.
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For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help
you navigate easily through the dierent sections.
Intended use
The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound
to the ear and thereby compensate for severe to profound hearing
impairment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument amplication is uniquely adjusted and optimized
to your personal hearing capabilities during the instrument tting
performed by your Hearing Care Professional.

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new
hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including
the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benet
of your new hearing instrument.
Your Hearing Care Professional has adjusted the hearing
instrument to meet your needs. If you have additional questions,
please contact your Hearing Care Professional.
About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info
For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help
you navigate easily through the dierent sections.
Intended use
The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound
to the ear and thereby compensate for severe to profound hearing
impairment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument amplication is uniquely adjusted and optimized
to your personal hearing capabilities during the instrument tting
performed by your Hearing Care Professional.

Table of contents
Warnings
Additionals
About
Start up
Handling
Options
Instrument view 6
Identify left and right hearing instrument 8
Battery (size 13) 9
Turn the hearing instrument on and o 10
When to replace a battery 11
How to replace the battery 12
Caring for your hearing instrument 14
Sound hook with mold 16
Put on the hearing instrument with mold 17
Clean the mold 18
Wash the mold 19
Optional features and accessories 20
Mute the hearing instrument (optional) 21
Change volume 22
Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) 24
Change programs (optional) 26
Other options (optional) 30
Direct Audio Input (DAI) 31
Wireless accessories (optional) 32
Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) 34
Warnings 36
Troubleshooting guide 46
Water resistant (IP58) 48
Conditions 49
Warranty certicate 50
International warranty 51
Mobile phone 52
Technical information 54
Technical Data 59

Table of contents
Warnings
Additionals
About
Start up
Handling
Options
Instrument view 6
Identify left and right hearing instrument 8
Battery (size 13) 9
Turn the hearing instrument on and o 10
When to replace a battery 11
How to replace the battery 12
Caring for your hearing instrument 14
Sound hook with mold 16
Put on the hearing instrument with mold 17
Clean the mold 18
Wash the mold 19
Optional features and accessories 20
Mute the hearing instrument (optional) 21
Change volume 22
Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) 24
Change programs (optional) 26
Other options (optional) 30
Direct Audio Input (DAI) 31
Wireless accessories (optional) 32
Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) 34
Warnings 36
Troubleshooting guide 46
Water resistant (IP58) 48
Conditions 49
Warranty certicate 50
International warranty 51
Mobile phone 52
Technical information 54
Technical Data 59

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Instrument view
What it is What it does
Push button Change
programs
Volume
wheel
Change volume
and mute the
instrument
Battery drawer Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is the
on/o switch
Sound hook Microphone
openings
Sound in
Tube
Mold
Nail grip Open the
battery drawer
Sound out

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Instrument view
What it is What it does
Push button Change
programs
Volume
wheel
Change volume
and mute the
instrument
Battery drawer Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is the
on/o switch
Sound hook Microphone
openings
Sound in
Tube
Mold
Nail grip Open the
battery drawer
Sound out

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Identify left and right hearing instrument
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right
instrument as they might be programmed dierently.
Battery (size 13)
Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on
special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert
a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the
battery” section.
A RED indicator inside the
battery drawer marks the
RIGHT instrument
A BLUE indicator inside the
battery drawer marks the
LEFT instrument.
Battery drawer
Your instrument
battery size is 13
Pull out to open

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Identify left and right hearing instrument
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right
instrument as they might be programmed dierently.
Battery (size 13)
Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on
special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert
a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the
battery” section.
A RED indicator inside the
battery drawer marks the
RIGHT instrument
A BLUE indicator inside the
battery drawer marks the
LEFT instrument.
Battery drawer
Your instrument
battery size is 13
Pull out to open

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Turn the hearing instrument on and o
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument
on and o. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is
switched o when you are not wearing it.
When to replace a battery
When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps
repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Two beeps
= The battery is running low
Four beeps
= The battery has run out
Battery maintenance tip
To make sure the hearing instrument is always working bring spare
batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer

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Turn the hearing instrument on and o
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument
on and o. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is
switched o when you are not wearing it.
When to replace a battery
When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps
repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Two beeps
= The battery is running low
Four beeps
= The battery has run out
Battery maintenance tip
To make sure the hearing instrument is always working bring spare
batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer

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How to replace the battery
2. Uncover 3. Insert
Fully open the
battery drawer.
Remove the
battery.
Remove the
sticky label from
the + side of the
new battery.
Insert the new
battery into the
battery drawer.
Make sure the
+ side faces up.
1. Remove
MultiTool
Close the battery drawer. The
instrument will play a jingle
through the ear piece.
Hold the earpiece close to your ear
to hear the jingle.
The MultiTool can be used for
battery change. Use the magnetic
end to remove and insert batteries.
The MultiTool is provided by
your Hearing Care Professional.
4. Close Tip

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How to replace the battery
2. Uncover 3. Insert
Fully open the
battery drawer.
Remove the
battery.
Remove the
sticky label from
the + side of the
new battery.
Insert the new
battery into the
battery drawer.
Make sure the
+ side faces up.
1. Remove
MultiTool
Close the battery drawer. The
instrument will play a jingle
through the ear piece.
Hold the earpiece close to your ear
to hear the jingle.
The MultiTool can be used for
battery change. Use the magnetic
end to remove and insert batteries.
The MultiTool is provided by
your Hearing Care Professional.
4. Close Tip

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Caring for your hearing instrument
When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface
to avoid damage in case you drop it.
Clean the microphone openings
Carefully brush away debris from
the openings. Gently brush the surface.
Make sure the brush is not pressed
in to the openings.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing instrument. It must never be
washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
Microphone
openings
The MultiTool
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax
from the mold. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your
Hearing Care Professional.
Brush
MagnetWire loop
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from
credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

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Caring for your hearing instrument
When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface
to avoid damage in case you drop it.
Clean the microphone openings
Carefully brush away debris from
the openings. Gently brush the surface.
Make sure the brush is not pressed
in to the openings.
About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing instrument. It must never be
washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
Microphone
openings
The MultiTool
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax
from the mold. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your
Hearing Care Professional.
Brush
MagnetWire loop
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from
credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

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Sound hook with mold
The mold is customized for you and
ts your ear.
Put on the hearing instrument with mold
Gently pull your ear outwards
and press the mold in the
direction of the ear canal,
twisting slightly.
Place the hearing instrument
behind your ear.
Step 1 Step 2

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Sound hook with mold
The mold is customized for you and
ts your ear.
Put on the hearing instrument with mold
Gently pull your ear outwards
and press the mold in the
direction of the ear canal,
twisting slightly.
Place the hearing instrument
behind your ear.
Step 1 Step 2

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Clean the mold
The mold should be cleaned
regularly. Use a soft cloth to
clean the surface of the mold.
Use the MultiTool wire loop
to clean the opening.
Replace the tube
The tubing between the mold
and the instrument should be
replaced when it becomes
yellow or sti. Consult your
Hearing Care Professional in
relation to this.
Wash the mold
Make sure you are
able to identify which
mold is for which
instrument before
disconnecting them
from the instruments.
Disconnect the tube
and mold from the
hook. Hold the hook
rmly, when pulling
o the tube. Other-
wise the instrument
may be damaged.
Wash the mold
and tube using mild
soap. Rinse and dry
completely before
reconnecting to the
hearing instrument.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Clean the mold
The mold should be cleaned
regularly. Use a soft cloth to
clean the surface of the mold.
Use the MultiTool wire loop
to clean the opening.
Replace the tube
The tubing between the mold
and the instrument should be
replaced when it becomes
yellow or sti. Consult your
Hearing Care Professional in
relation to this.
Wash the mold
Make sure you are
able to identify which
mold is for which
instrument before
disconnecting them
from the instruments.
Disconnect the tube
and mold from the
hook. Hold the hook
rmly, when pulling
o the tube. Other-
wise the instrument
may be damaged.
Wash the mold
and tube using mild
soap. Rinse and dry
completely before
reconnecting to the
hearing instrument.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Optional features and accessories
The features and accessories described on the following pages are
optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to nd out
how your hearing instrument is programmed.
If you experience dicult listening situations, a special program may
be helpful. These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.
Write down hearing situations where you may need help.
Mute the hearing instrument (optional)
Use the mute function if you need to silence
the instrument while wearing it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an o switch, as the hearing instrument
still draws current from the battery in this mode.
Apply a very long press to
the button to mute the
instrument.
To reactivate the instru-
ment,
push the button briey.