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A new Beltone hearing instrument
Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument.
This is an important step towards clearer hearing and better under-
standing. We have used all our experience with hearing instruments
to help you communicate, lead an enjoyable social life and listen to the
world around you.
Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device. Your hearing care
practitioner has tuned it to your individual needs. With a little devotion
and patience you will become familiar with it.
This booklet is a short guide to assist you in getting acquainted with
your hearing instrument. Read it carefully and use it as a guideline.
We wish you happiness and pleasant listening with your new
instrument.
Beltone
This booklet & your instrument
In this booklet you will find instructions for inserting and controlling
your new hearing instrument. You will find ex planations on controlling
your instrument, on daily handling and on its use. Furthermore, you can
read what to do if things do not live up to your expectations. We will
give a few practical steps towards better hearing.
Contents
Switching on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Inserting and removing the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Recognising left and right instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Setting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Program button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
General warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Solving small problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Eight steps towards better hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21
Hearing Instrument identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
International warranty and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning to hearing care practitioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
