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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CIC/MIC/ITC/ITE

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.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully to achieve the maximum benefit
of your new hearing instruments.
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).
The hearing instrument amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your personal
hearing capabilities by the prescription performed by your Hearing Care Professional.
If you have any questions to the use or maintenance of hearing instruments, please
contact your Hearing care professional.
Indications for Use
The hearing instruments are intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and hereby
compensate for mild-to-severe-to-profound impaired hearing.

Contents
Instrument View CIC/MIC 7a
Instrument View ITC 7b
Instrument View ITC Power 7c
Instrument View ITE 7d
Warnings 9
Activating the hearing instrument for the first time 14
Changing batteries 15
Turning your instruments ON and OFF 17
Left/Right ear marking 18
Inserting your hearing instruments 19
Push-button 20
Programs (Optional) 22
Volume Control by Push-button (Optional for ITC* only) 24
Mute (Optional) 25
Volume Control by Wheel (Optional for ITE and ITC Power) 26
Telecoil (Optional) 29

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.
Auto Phone (Optional) 30
Caring for your hearing instruments 32
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals 37
Using your hearing instrument 38
Common problems and their solutions 44
Wireless accessories 46
International Warranty 47
Mobile Phone 49
Technical information 51
Settings overview for your hearing instrument 54
Instrument View CIC/MIC
Microphone opening
Battery door
Ventilation opening
Sound outlet + wax protection
system
Ventilation opening
Battery size: 10 Instrument is not wireless
7a
Push-button
(Optional)

7b
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially at night!
Instrument View ITC
Battery size: 312
Microphone
openings
Battery door Ventilation opening
Ventilation opening
Sound outlet + wax
protection system
Push-button
(Optional)

7c
Battery size: 312
Instrument View ITC Power
Microphone
openings
Push-button
(Optional)
Volume Control Wheel
(Optional)
Battery door
Ventilation opening
Ventilation opening
Sound outlet + wax
protection system
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially at night!
Instrument is not wireless

7d
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially at night!
Battery size: 312
Instrument View ITE
Microphone
openings
Push-button
(Optional)
Volume Control Wheel
(Optional)
Ventilation opening
Sound outlet + wax
protection system
Ventilation opening
Battery door

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially at night!
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.

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• Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine
carefully before swallowing any pills.
• 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
compartment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children,
and people with learning difficulties.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
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 possibil-
ity, in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds.
Active Implants
• Oticon shows caution and advise to follow the guideline as recommended by manufac-
turers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers regarding use of mobile phones.
• If you wear an active implant, then keep the hearing instruments more than 15 cm
away from the implant e.g. do not carry them in a breast pocket.
If you have an active brain implant, please contact the manufacturer of your implant-
able device for information about the risk of disturbance.
• 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

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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.
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 irritations 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.
Wax protection system ProWax
•TheinstrumentisequippedwithaProWaxwaxprotectionsystem,followthedirections
specified in the section “How to change Wax filter”.
If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement ofthe ProWax, contact your Hearing
Care Professional.
Children with hearing loss
• In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss
should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation, since hearing
loss may cause problems in language development and educational and social growth
of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the
evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.

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Activating the hearing instrument for the first time
A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs 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 in the ear.
Changing batteries
The correct battery size appears in the instrument overview in the first section of this
document. Batteries perform differently. Ask your hearing care professional for help
choosing a high quality battery for your hearing instrument.
A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed 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 capabilities 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 with your fingernail and remove the old battery. 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.
Turning your instruments 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 with your finger nail.
To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument
is switched off when you are not wearing it.
OFF
ON
MultiTool

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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 shaped and programmed differ-
ently 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, colour
markings may be applied.
Blue text or a blue dot marks the LEFT instrument.
Red text or a red dot marks the RIGHT instrument.
Inserting your hearing instruments
Place the tip of the hearing instrument in your ear canal.
Gently pull your ear and push the hearing instrument into
the ear canal, twisting slightly if necessary, following the
natural contor of the ear canal.
DO NOT use the battery door as a handle to insert or
remove your instruments. It is not designed for this
purpose.

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Push-button
Your hearing instrument may have a push-button. (If your hearing instrument does
not have a push-button, this and the following 3 chapters are not relevant to you)
If you have one instrument, the push-button can be used for
switching between different programs.
If you have two instruments, the push-button can be used for
both adjusting the volume and switching between programs.*
Finally, the push-button can be used to mute the instrument.
* Does not apply to CIC, MIC and ITC Power instruments
The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programed to one of 3 functionalities.
Left Right
Program shift: Short press to change program.
Volume control change: * Short press to adjust the volume.
Volume control and Program change*
Short press to adjust the volume and long push
(about 2 seconds) to shift the program.
* Only if you have two wireless instruments.
Using 2 instruments
If you have two instruments the push-button on one instrument will change the status
on both hearing instruments. This means, when you adjust the program or volume for
one instrument, it automatically adjusts the other.
(This feature does not apply to CIC, MIC and ITC Power instruments.)
This is programmed by your Hearing Care Professional

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Programs (Optional)
Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs.
The number and type of programs available in your hearing instrument is programmed
by your Hearing Care Professional.
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 push-button to switch forwards in the program cycle, e.g. from P1-P2.
If you have two instruments, then:
The RIGHT hearing instrument switches the program cycle forward, e.g. P1-P2.
The LEFT hearing instrument switches program cycle,backwards e.g. P2-P1.
An overview and description of the hearing programs available in your hearing instru-
ment is placed on the last page of this manual.

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Volume Control by Push-button
(Optional for ITC* only)
Only when using two instruments a Volume Control by Push-button can be activated.
The volume control allows you to adjust the loudness of your hearing device given
specific listening situations.
By pressing the push-button on one instrument, the volume is adjusted in both instru-
mentssimultaneously.
To increase volume, give a short press to the push-button on the RIGHT ear instrument.
To decrease volume, give a short press to the push-button on the LEFT ear instrument.
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.
* Does not apply to ITC Power instruments.
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.
PUSH
3 sec
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as a switch off as the hearing instrument still draws
current from the battery in this mode.

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Volume Control by Wheel
(Optional for ITE and ITC Power)
Your hearing instrument may have a Volume Control wheel which always allows you to
adjust the volume of each instrument. The Volume Control wheel can be turned with the
tip of a finger and can be rotated infinitely both ways.
Volume
Control Wheel
The Volume Control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to
the level you feel comfortable with.
To increase volume, turn the wheel forward.
To decrease volume, turn the wheel towards the back of your head.
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.

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Using 2 instruments
If you have two instruments the Volume Control Wheel on one instrument can be
programmed to adjust the volume on both hearing instruments (Binaural Coordination).
This means, when you adjust the volume for one instrument, it automatically adjusts
the other.*
Binaural Coordination enabled.
*Not available for ITC Power instruments.
Telecoil (Optional)
Your hearing instrument may have a Telecoil.
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 theaters, churches or lecture rooms.
The telecoil is activated by the push-button. When activated, you will hear
a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program.
See the “Hearing programs 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.

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Auto Phone (Optional)
The hearing instrument may have a built-in Auto Phone functionality. When the hearing
instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the Auto Phone will activate a Phone
Program. When the Phone Program is activiated you will hear a number of beeps.
When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically
return to the previous program.
Not all telephones can activate the Auto Phone. The telephone
receiver must have a special magnet fitted. Please follow the
separate instructions for mounting the magnet, which is
available from your Hearing Care Professional.
WARNING
If you use an Autophone magnet:
• Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets. If a magnet is swallowed,
see a doctor immediately.
• Do not wear the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it 30 cm away from
active implanatable devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators etc. Preferably, use
the telephone with magnet on the opposite side of the body from a pacemaker or
other active implantable device.
• Keep the magnet 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive
devices.

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Caring for your hearing instruments
Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the
ventilation opening of your hearing instrument. Therefore your hearing instrument may
contain a filter or another device to prevent wax accumulation. Consult your Hearing Care
Professional for instructions about the specific wax protection system in your hearing
instruments.
When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you
drop it.
Cleaning the instrument
A range of dedicated cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning
the instrument. These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of
your hearing instruments.
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for the special purpose of cleaning wax
from the hearing instrument.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed
in water or other liquids!
BrushCover Handle
Magnet
Wire loop MultiTool