oticon Geno 1 User manual

Instructions for use miniBTE
Oticon Geno

Model overview
This booklet is valid for Oticon miniBTE in the following hearing aid
models:
Oticon Geno 1
Oticon Geno 2
Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing
aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning section.
This will help you to achieve the full benet of your new hearing aid.
Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid 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 aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear,
and thereby compensate for mild to moderate-to-severe hearing
impairment. This hearing aid is intended for use by adults and children
older than 36 months.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing aid amplication is uniquely adjusted and optimised to your
personal hearing capabilities during the hearing aid tting performed by
your hearing care professional.
Table of contents 1/2
About
Identify your hearing aid style and earpiece 8
Sound hook and mould 10
Thin tube (Corda miniFit) 12
Identify left and right hearing aid 14
Battery 15
Start up
Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF 16
When to replace a battery 17
Replace the battery 18
Handling
Caring for your hearing aid 20
Brush for cleaning and handling batteries 21
Sound hook with mould 22
Put on the hearing aid with mould 23
Clean the mould 24

Wash the mould 25
Thin tube (Corda miniFit) 26
Put on the hearing aid with thin tube 27
Clean the thin tube 28
Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip 30
Replace dome or Grip Tip 31
Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip 32
Clean Micro mould or LiteTip 33
Replace ProWax filter 34
Options
Optional features and accessories 36
Mute the hearing aid 37
Change programs 38
Change volume 40
Tamper-resistant battery drawer 42
Wireless accessories 44
Autophone 45
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Warnings
Warnings 46
More info
Troubleshooting guide 50
Water resistant 52
Conditions of use 53
Warranty certificate 54
International warranty 55
Technical information 56

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Identify your hearing aid style and earpiece
There are two dierent
attachments and several
dierent earpieces which
classify your hearing aid style.
Please identify your attachment
and earpiece. This will make
it easier for you to navigate
through this booklet.
Sound hook and mould
A hearing aid with a sound
hook will have a mould as
earpiece.
Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Earpieces
A hearing aid with a thin tube
will have one of the following
earpieces:
Ear grip
(optional)
Thin tube
Mould
Tube
Sound
hook
Micro mould or LiteTip
Dome* (open dome shown)
Grip Tip*
* Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section: “Replace dome or GripTip”.
About

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Sound hook and mould
What it is What it does
Battery drawer Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is also
the on/o switch
Sound hook
Mould
Tube
Microphone
openings
Sound in
Sound out
Push button Change
programs,
volume and
mute the
hearing aid

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Thin tube (Corda miniFit)
What it is What it does
Push button
Battery drawer
Thin tube
Attach
earpiece
here
Microphone
openings
Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is the
on/o switch
Change
programs,
volume and
mute the
hearing aid
Sound in
Sound out

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Identify left and right hearing aid
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing
aid as they might be programmed dierently.
Battery
Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special
batteries. To activate the hearing aid, you must insert a new battery in
the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the battery” section.
A BLUE indicator on the back
of the battery drawer marks
the LEFT hearing aid.
A RED indicator on the
battery drawer marks the
RIGHT hearing aid. Battery drawer
Your hearing aid
battery size is 312
Pull out to open

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Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and o.
To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing aid is switched o
when you are not wearing it.
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer
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 aid is always working, bring spare batteries
with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.
Note: The batteries need to be replaced more often if you are streaming audio or music to your hearing aids.
Start up

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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.
Tip:
Wait 2 minutes so that
the battery can draw air,
to make sure to function
optimally.
Insert the new
battery into the
battery drawer.
Make sure the
+ side faces up.
1. Remove
Close the battery drawer. The
hearing aid will play a jingle
through the earpiece.
Hold the earpiece close to your
ear to hear the jingle.
The brush can also be used for
battery change. Use the magnetic
end to remove and insert batteries.
The brush is provided by
your hearing care professional.
4. Close Tip
Brush

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Caring for your hearing aid
When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface
to avoid damage if you drop it.
Clean the microphone openings
Carefully brush away debris from
the openings. Gently brush the
surface. Make sure the brush is
clean and that it is not pressed
into the openings.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing aid. It must never be washed or
immersed in water or other liquids.
Brush for cleaning and handling batteries
The brush contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the
battery in the hearing aid. It also contains a wire loop for cleaning
and removing ear wax. If you need a new brush, please contact your
hearing care professional.
Microphone
openings
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The brush has a built-in magnet. Keep the brush at least 30 cm away from
credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
Handling
Brush
Wire loopMagnet

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Sound hook with mould
Read the following pages if you have
a hearing aid with a sound hook and
a mould.
The mould is customised for you and
ts your ear.
Put on the hearing aid with mould
Gently pull your ear outwards
and press the mould in the
direction of the ear canal,
twisting slightly.
Place the hearing aid
behind your ear.
Step 1 Step 2

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

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Thin tube (Corda miniFit)
Read the following pages if you have a hearing aid with a thin tube
(Corda miniFit) with either a dome, Grip Tip, Micro mould or LiteTip
earpiece.
Corda miniFit is a thin tube
that brings the sound into
your ear. The thin tube should
always be used with an
earpiece attached.
Use only parts designed
for your hearing aid.
Put on the hearing aid with thin tube
Place the hearing aid
behind your ear.
Hold the bend of the
thin tube between
your thumb and
index nger. The
earpiece should
point towards the
ear canal opening.
Gently push the
earpiece into your ear
canal until the thin
tube sits close against
the side of your head.
If the thin tube has an
ear grip , place it in the
ear so it follows the
contour of the ear.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Ear grip
(optional)
Thin tube

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Clean the thin tube
The thin tube should be cleaned, to keep it clear from moisture and
wax. If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax, which means
no sound will be able to come out.
Pull the thin tube
out of the hearing
aid.
Push the cleaning
tool all the way
through the thin
tube.
Reconnect the thin
tube to the hearing
aid.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Replace dome or Grip Tip
The standard earpiece (dome or Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the
earpiece is lled with wax, replace it with a new one. Grip Tips should
be replaced at least once a month.
Hold on to the end
of the thin tube and
then pull o the
earpiece.
Insert the thin tube
exactly into the
middle of the earpiece
to obtain a secure
attachment.
Push rmly to ensure
that the earpiece is
fastened securely.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Open
dome
Power
dome
Grip Tip Available in small and large,
with and without vent. * only as open dome for speaker 60
** not for open dome
Bass dome,
single vent
Bass dome,
double vent 6 mm5 mm* 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm**
Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip
Both domes and Grip Tip are made of soft rubber material. There are
4 dierent types of domes. Check your dome type and size below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the earpiece is not on the speaker when removed from the ear,
the earpiece might still be in the ear canal. Consult your hearing care
professional for further instructions.

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Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip
Read the following pages if you have a Micro mould or LiteTip
earpiece. The Micro mould and LiteTip are customised for your ear
shape.
Clean Micro mould or LiteTip
The earpiece should be cleaned
regularly.
The wax lter in the earpiece
should be replaced when
clogged or when the hearing aid
does not sound normal.
LiteTip
VarioTherm®
LiteTip*
Micro mould
VarioTherm®
Micro mould*
* VarioTherm Micro mould and LiteTip do not have a wax lter
® VarioTherm is a registered trademark of Dreve
Wax lter
Vent

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New
lter
Replace ProWax lter
2. Remove 3. Insert
Remove the tool from
the shell. The tool
has two pins, one
empty for removal
and one with the new
wax lter.
Push the empty pin
into the wax lter in
the earpiece and pull
it out.
Insert the new wax
lter using the other
pin, remove the tool,
and throw it out.
1. Tool
New
lter
Old lter
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Always use the same type of wax lter as was originally supplied with the
hearing aid. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of wax
lters, contact your hearing care professional.

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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 aid 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 aid
Use the mute function if you need to silence
the hearing aid while wearing it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an o switch, as the hearing aid still
draws current from the battery in this mode.
Apply a long press to the button
to mute the hearing aid.
To reactivate the hearing aid,
push the button briey.
Options

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Press the button to change program
Note that if you have two hearing aids, the
RIGHT hearing aid switches forward from
e.g. program 1 to 2 and the LEFT hearing
aid switches backwards from e.g. program
4 to 3.
Change programs
Your hearing aid can have up to 4 dierent programs.
These are programmed by your hearing care professional.
To be lled out by the hearing care professional
Program Sound you will hear
when activated
When to use
1“1 beep”
2“2 beeps”
3“3 beeps”
4“4 beeps”
Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press