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5. Using the telephone
When using the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your cheek-
bone and position the phone slightly over the ear close
to the hearing instrument’s microphone. The sound then flows
directly into the hearing instrument’s microphone opening. This
way, the hearing instruments will not whistle, and you ensure
the best conditions to understand the conversation. When
you have the receiver in this position, remember to speak
directly into the mouthpiece on the telephone in order to
ensure good understanding on the other “end of the line”.
If you find it difficult to use the telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more
information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.
6. Wireless and cell phones
Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of
International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However not all cell phones are hearing
instrument compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of
your particular cell phone.
If you find it difficult to use the telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more
information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.
7. Use your hearing instruments all day long
The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your
hearing instruments comfortably all day. In most cases, you will not get the full benefit of
the hearing instuments if you use them infrequently.
Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing. Nor will they prevent or
improve a hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition. What they will
give you, however, is help towards making better use of the hearing ability that you have.
If you have two hearing instruments always wear both.
