user guide ReSound Essence ITE, ITC & CIC ES50, ES50-D, ES50-P, ES50-DP, ES30, ES30-D, ES30-P, ES30-DP ES10, ES10-P
RESOUND Essence IN-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM This booklet & your instrument In this booklet you will find instructions for inserting, using and caring for your new hearing instrument. Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully-digital GN ReSound hearing instrument! Your ReSound Essence Hearing Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 On/Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your ReSound Essence ES10 and ES10-P Hearing Instruments Your ReSound Essence ES50, ES50-D, ES50-P and ES50-DP Hearing Instruments Wax guard Wax guard Battery door Microphone opening Battery door Microphone opening Microphone opening Programme button (optional) Pull out cord Vent (optional) Vent (optional) Volume wheel (optional) Off-open Your ReSound Essence ES30, ES30-D, ES30-P and ES30-DP Hearing Instruments Wax guard Programme button (optional) Microphone opening Microphone opening Battery do
Low Battery Warning The hearing instrument has a soft low-battery-warning signal (beep-beep) that you will hear when the battery voltage/power gets too low. The signal indicates you should replace the battery. We recommend that you always carry a spare battery with you. The battery-warning signal will be repeated every 5-10 minutes until the battery runs out of power. The instrument will then automatically turn off.
Inserting your instrument Removing your instrument To insert the hearing instrument into your ear: To remove the hearing instrument: 1. Grip the instrument with your thumb and forefinger, either above, below or on the sides of the hearing instrument (as shown). The programme button should always be located on the outer top portion of the instrument. 2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal. 3. Insert the hearing instrument carefully with a slight “cork screw” motion. 1.
Recognising left and right instrument Volume Control Your hearing instrument is custom-made to fit your ear. Therefore, right and left instruments differ in shape. Certain ITE or ITC models are equipped with a volume control that allows you to set and control the volume manually.This option is not available for CIC instruments.
Programme Selector Your Programme Environments Certain hearing instrument models are equipped with a push button. This enables you to have up to three listening programmes, each of them suitable for different situations. The number of programmes available will vary depending on the model. Let your Hearing Care Professional fill out the following table: No.
Using the telephone with induction loop. Hearing through an induction loop • Switch your instrument to the telecoil programme. Many public places, churches, theatres and cinemas, have induction loop systems. In these particular rooms, the induction loops transmit, wirelessly, the sound of the presenter or show. At home, radio or television can be connected to an induction loop system. Sound quality through an induction loop is often better because noise from the environment is not amplified.
Daily Maintenance Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth/brush or tissue after use to remove oil or moisture. If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, enclose it in a sealed container together with a drying agent (desiccant) overnight. Consult with your hearing care professional regarding which drying agent to use.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound • • • • Not turned on Dead battery Battery improperly inserted Blocked sound outlet filter • • • • Turn on Replace battery Insert battery properly Change filter or consult your hearing care professional Not loud enough • • • • • Loose shell Change in hearing Excessive ear wax Blocked sound outlet filter Volume set too low • • • • • Reinsert carefully Consult your hearing care professional Consult your physician Change filter or consult
General Precautions Technical Data • Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive earwax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument. Maximum Output (2cc Coupler / IEC 60118-7) • Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR, MRI or CT scanners, may damage the hearing instrument. Therefore, do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures.
Key Word Index Battery change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6, 18, 19 Battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Cleaning the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 16 Environmental programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Low battery warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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