OTICON Safari BTE 13 SP User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR US E BTE 13 SP
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Contents
Thank you for choosing a Safari hearing instrument for yourself or your child.
To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that
all 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 exploit the maximum benefit
of the hearing instrument.
We would like to congratulate you on your decision to actively improve your or your
childs hearing with today’s most advanced hearing technology in the market.
Instrument View – BTE 13 SP 5
Changing batteries 7
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) 9
Turning your instrument ON and OFF 10
Left/Right ear marking 11
Putting on the hearing instrument 12
Push-button 13
Programs (Optional) 14
Volume Control (Optional) 16
Volume Control and ConnectLine (Optional) 18
Stand-by (Optional) 19
Telecoil (Optional) 20
Auto Phone (Optional) 21
FM 23
DAI (Direct Audio Input) 25
Audible and visual indicators 27
Caring for the hearing instrument 30
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals 36
Good communication habits if your child has a hearing loss 37
Seven easy steps to better hearing if you have a hearing loss 38
Common problems and their solutions 44
Warnings Yellow Pages
Instrument View – BTE 13 SP
Sound hook
Microphone
openings
Plastic tube
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please familiarise yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using the
hearing instru ments. It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use
and handling of the hearing instru ments and batteries.
The BTE 13 SP is a powerful hearing instrument. In case you are fitted with BTE 13 SP,
never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect or wrongful usage
could cause permanent damage to their hearing.
Volume
wheel
Visual indicator
(LED)
Push-button
Battery size: 13
Sound outlet
Ventilation
opening
Earmould
Battery door
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Changing batteries
A worn out battery should be removed immediately and
disposed of according to local regulations.
When the battery power is low, the visual indicator (LED)
blinks rapidly and continuously (if enabled), and the user
will hear 2 beeps (if enabled).
This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a few
hours of operation left. The 2 beeps will be repeated in
moderate intervals to indicate it is time to change the
battery.
If the battery runs out the instrument turns off. When that
happens, 4 beeps are played and the visual indicator (LED)
will turn off (if enabled) to indicate that the instrument is
no longer operating.
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To replace the battery, follow these instructions:
• Open the battery door fully by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the
instrument. Remove the old battery. To assist with the handling of the batteries,
the magnet placed at the end of the MultiTool can be used.
• 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.
BTE 13 SP – Tamper-resistant battery door
(Optional)
To keep the battery out of reach of small children and people with learning difficulties,
it is strongly recommended to use a tamper-resistant battery door on the hearing
instrument.
The battery door is designed only to be opened
using a tool. Use the MultiTool to unlock the door by
inserting it into the channel in the bottom of the
hearing instrument and push on the door to open.
Any moisture on the battery surface should be
wiped off before use.
After replacing the battery, it will take a few seconds
before the battery works to full capacity.
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MultiTool
Important: Do not force the battery door beyond its
fully opened position. Make sure to insert the
battery correctly. Excessive force can deform the
battery door, which will reduce its tamper resistant
effectiveness.
Turning your instrument ON and OFF
Left/Right ear marking
Turn ON the hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery
in place. If enabled the instrument will start up by playing a jingle and the LED will blink
according to program setting (see chapter about programs). This indicates that the
battery is working and the instrument is operating.
Turn OFF the hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a “click” is felt.
To preserve the battery, make sure the hearing instrument is switched off when
not worn.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery compartment
fully to allow air to circu late
whenever you are not using
your hearing instrument, e.g.
at night!
ON
Click
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OFF
Click
Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means that if you
or your child has two instruments the left hearing instrument may be programmed differently from the right. Therefore, it is important to distinguish between the left and the
right hearing instrument.
In order to easily identify the left or right hearing instrument, colour markings may be
applied inside the battery door.
Blue marks the LEFT instrument.
Red marks the RIGHT instrument.
Putting on the hearing instrument
Push-button
Place the tip of the earmould in the ear canal, twisting
slightly, making sure that the top part of the earmould (A)
is pushed behind and under the fold (B) of the ear.
Gently pull up the ear and press the earmould in the
direction of the ear canal.
With the earmould positioned correctly in the ear, place
the hearing instrument behind the ear by lifting the base
of the hearing instrument over the top of the ear.
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B
A
The hearing instrument has a push-button for switching between different programs.
Programs (Optional)
The hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. When using FM or DAI
2 additional programs are automatically added (see chapters about FM and DAI for more
details).
When shifting between programs, the hearing instrument will beep to indicate to the user
which program is set. The visual indicator will show a corresponding blinking pattern.
Below you can see a description of the programs available in the hearing instrument.
To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional!
Prg. 1:
Prg. 2:
Prg. 3:
Tone Visual indicator
One beep, when you switch to program 1 One blink
Two beeps, when you switch to program 2 Two blinks
Three beeps, when you switch to program 3 Three blinks
Four beeps, when you switch to program 4 Four blinks
Press the button to go to the next program e.g. from P1-P2.
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Prg. 4:
Using 2 instruments
For ease of use, the push-button on one instrument can be programmed to change
the program on both hearing instruments (Binaural Coordination). This means, when
adjusting the program for one instrument, it automatically adjusts the other.
Volume Control (Optional)
The volume wheel may be activated. The volume wheel allows the user to adjust the
volume in specific listening situations to the level he or she feels comfortable with.
The volume wheel has markings 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a ‘click’ position:
Setti ng
4 Loude r
3 No rma l s ound level – pref erred
2
So fter
1
‘c lic k’ In act ive (si lent )
The normal volume wheel setting is 3. When adjusting the volume to the normal level,
the user will hear a double beep (if enabled). If the Visual Indicator (LED) is enabled,
it will show a sequence 5 of rapid blinks.
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When the wheel is turned below 1, you can feel a ‘click’ and the instrument will become
inactive and silent. Use the inactive setting if the user need to silence the instrument
while he or she has the instrument on.
Remember to adjust the volume to the normal setting 3 either before or after putting
the instrument on to assure good audibility.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the inactive ‘click’ position as a switch off as the hearing aid still draws
power from the battery in this mode.
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