GN Hearing A S BO13, BO312 UserMan

USER GUIDE

CUSTOM MODEL:

REMOTE MICROPHONE

Instructions given in this user guide are applicable for the following type of devices:
FCC ID: X26BO312 and X26BO13

Statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter­ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter­ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one in which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications can void the user´s authority to operate the equipment

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Intended use

Hearing Instruments are intended for people with hearing loss to improve their hearing. The es­sential purpose of the hearing instruments is to receive, amplify and transfer sound to the ear
drum of a person with hearing loss.

List of countries:

Products without wireless functionality are intended for worldwide sales.

Products with wireless functionality are intended for sale in countries within the European Eco­nomic Area as well as Switzerland.

Specification of restrictions: You are not allowed to operate the equipment within 20 km of the
centre of Ny Ålesund, Norway.

The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements:

• In the EU: the device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Coun­cil Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) and essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of conformity may be
consulted at www.resound.com

• In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C, section 15.249.

• Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside the EU
and US. Please refer to local country requirements for these areas.

• Products are categorized as class 2 receiver according to EN 300 440

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative sound
technology and design, combined with the customised device programming selected by your
hearing care professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. Hearing instruments
will enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss.
Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments Your ReSound
instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people
adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds; other
people may need more time.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing instru­ments. With proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in
better communication for many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any ques­tions.

ReSou nd is a registred tr ade mark of ReSou nd A/S

Hearing instrument model:

Battery size:

Left serial number:

Receiver tube length:

Dome size:

Right serial number:

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CONTENTS

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

List of countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Description of the hearing instruments . . . 10

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

On/Off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SmartStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Inserting/Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . 14

Low battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Inserting/removing hearing instruments . . . 16

Operation of the hearing instrument . . . . .19

Volume control (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programme button (optional). . . . . . . . . . . 21

Flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Telephone use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Listen to radio or TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cellular phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PhoneNow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tele-loop systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Daily maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Replacing wax filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Battery warning Information . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Warranty and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Temperature test, transport and

storage information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Hearing inst rument type designation is: BO312 and BO13 and this document cont ains
information regarding the following models of these types:

AL910-MP, AL910-M, AL710-MP
AL710-M, AL510-MP, AL510-M
AL930-MUW, AL930-MPW, AL930-MW
AL930-MU, AL930-MP, AL930 -M
AL730-MUW, AL730-MPW, AL730-MW
AL730-MU, AL730-MP, AL730-M
AL530 -MUW, AL530-MPW,AL530-MW
AL530 -MU, AL530-MP, AL530-M
AL950-MUW, AL950-MPW, AL950-MW
AL950-MU, AL950-MP, AL950 -M
AL750-MUW, AL750-MPW, AL750-MW
AL750-MU, AL750-MP, AL750-M
AL550-MUW, AL550-MPW,AL550-MW
AL550-MU, AL550-MP, AL550-M

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1. Programme button (optional)

2. Battery compartment and On/Off switch

3. Removal cord (optional)

4. Sound outlet

5. Wax filter

6. Venting

7. Microphone sound inlet(s)

8. Remote microphone and tubing
(for remote microphone devices)

9. Volume control (optional)

10. Model

11. Manufacturer

12. Serial number

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Getting started

On/Off function

1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument
will turn on, and the default program will be activated.

2. To turn the hearing instrument off, open the battery door.
Many individuals can use their fingernail to pull it open.

Tip: Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to open
the battery doors to avoid unnecessary battery consumption.

On

Off

SmartStart

Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears. If you prefer to
turn them on just prior to placing them in your ears, your hearing care professional can activate
a function called SmartStart. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments
turn on by several seconds after the battery compartment is closed. With SmartStart, a beep
will be heard for each second of the delay period.

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Inserting/Replacing the batter y

Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail.

1. Remove the used battery if present. Insert the new battery
with the positive side in the correct position.

has a ‘+’ indicator to help determine the correct insertion.

The battery door

2. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum
remaining shelf life of 1 year

3. Gently close the battery door.

Tip: Remove the batteries to prevent battery leakage or
corrosion when the hearing instruments are not in use for
an extended period of time.

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Low battery indicator

Your hearing care professional can activate a low battery indicator in your hearing instruments.
The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and emit a beep signal if battery power gets too
low. This signal will recur every five minutes until the hearing instrument automatically switches
off. The low battery indicator can vary slightly, depending on the type of battery used. It is
recommended that you keep spare batteries on hand.

Low battery indicator (instruments paired with accessories only)

Active usage of the ReSound Unite accessories (Remote Control, Phone Clip and Unite TV)
requires more battery power from the hearing instruments than when these are working without
accessories. When the battery in the hearing instrument has depleted to a level at which use of the
ReSound Unite TV and Phone Clip cannot be supported, the hearing instrument will play two
sets of descending tones. After this, your hearing instrument and ReSound Unite Remote Con­trol will continue to work as usual, but you will not be able to use your ReSound Unite TV and

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Phone Clip. At some point the battery level will also be too low to support the remote control as
well and you will once again hear the descending tones. The hearing instruments will continue
to work as usual.
Once a new battery is inserted, full operation of the accessories will resume.

3. Insert the hearing instrument into your ear canal. Opening and closing your
mouth may ease insertion.

4. Gently push the microphone into the creased area of the ear that is located
above the microphone entrance, and make sure the tubing is in place.

Inserting/Removing hearing instruments

Insertion

1. Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger, either
above and below or on the sides.

2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal. Turn the top part of the
earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks behind the fold of
skin above your ear canal.

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By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion,
hearing instruments should fit snugly but comfortably. If the hearing instru­ments cause irritation of the ears, contact your hearing care professional.

Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument yourself.
Tip: It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward with your opposite

hand during insertion.

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