User guide

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tening to news commentators since they usually speak
clearly, then try other programs.
If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, your hearing
healthcare professional will be able to give you advice
on available accessories to enhance your listening ca-
pabilities for TV and radio.
low batteRy IndICatoR
Your hearing healthcare professional can activate a
low battery indicator in your hearing instrument. The
hearing instrument will reduce amplification and play a
melody of beeps if the battery voltage drops below a
critical threshold. This signal will recur every five min-
utes until the hearing instrument automatically switch-
es off.
The timing of the low battery indicator can vary slightly,
depending on the type of battery used. It is recom-
mended that you keep spare batteries on hand.
maintenanCe
pRopeR handlIng
Your hearing instrument is protected by a layer of
protective, hydrophobic nanocoat material. However,
please follow these instructions to further prolong the
durability of your hearing instrument.
TIP: To avoid the need for unwanted repairs:
•Neverimmersetheinstrumentinwaterorotherliq-
uids as this may cause permanent damage to the
circuitry.
•Protectyourhearinginstrumentfromroughhandling,
and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors.
ing instrument will generate a short melody of beeps
to indicate that the PhoneNow feature has automati-
cally switched the hearing instrument to your telephone
program. Initially, you may need to move the telephone
receiver slightly to find the best position for reliable Pho-
neNow activation and good hearing on the telephone.
NOTE: PhoneNow precautions:
•Keep magnets out of the reach of pets, children
and people with mental disabilities. If a magnet
is swallowed, please seek advice from a medical
practitioner.
•Themagnetisusedtostrengthenthemagneticeld
of a telephone receiver and may affect functionality
of some medical devices or electronic systems. Al-
ways keep the magnet or a telephone equipped with
the magnet at least 30 cm (12”) away from pace-
makers, credit cards and other magnetically sensi-
tive devices.
•Highdistortionduringdialingorphoningmaymean
that the magnet is not in the optimal position rela-
tive to the telephone receiver. To avoid the issue,
please move the magnet to another place on the
telephone receiver.
•OnlyusemagnetssuppliedbyGNReSound.
Cell phone
If you use a cell phone you may experience a buzz-
ing or clicking noise. This is caused by a strong signal
generated by the cell phone. Consult with your hearing
healthcare professional to see if there are options to
improve the sound quality.
lIStenIng to the RadIo oR tV
When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by lis-