Interton A160-D - Table of Contents

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Thank you for selecting an Interton hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and are
confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarize yourself with the
information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care, technical perfor-
mance information, and other general information about your hearing system. Your hearing system
has been adjusted to your particular hearing loss. Your hearing healthcare professional will explain
these adjustments and the special features of your particular model.
Becoming Accustomed to Amplification
While purchasing a hearing system is a major step, it is only one step in a process toward more
comfortable hearing. Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing system provides takes
time and consistent use.
You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing system by taking the following actions:
• Wearthesystemregularlyinordertogetcomfortablewithusingit.
• Beginbywearingyoursystemforshortperiodsoftimeinquietenvironments.
• Asyougetmorecomfortablewiththesystem,increasethewearingtimeandwearyourhearing
system in multiple types of listening environments.
It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around you.
Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification and
increase the benefits you get from using an Interton hearing system.
Contents
Your Hearing System 4
On/Off Function 6
Stand-ByMode 6
Volume Control 7
ChangingMemoryPrograms 8
DualMicrophoneSystem 9
Proper Placement in the Ear 10
Using the Telephone 14
Telecoil 14
Cellular Phone and
Hearing Instrument Compatibility 15
UsingAssistiveListeningSystems 16
Removing/InsertingtheBattery 17
LowBatteryWarning 18
BatterySafety 19
Cleaning the Instrument 20
CleaningtheMicrophoneSoundInlets 20
Cleaning the Receiver Dome and Tube 21
Cleaning the Earmould 22
Changing the Dome 23
EarwaxManagement 25
When the Hearing System Is Not in Use 25
Things that Can Damage
Your Hearing System 26
Moisture 26
Temperature Extremes 26
Rough Treatment 27
Corrosive Substances 27
GeneralWarnings 28
Solving Small Problems 30
General Precautions 34
Hearing Instrument Identification 35
Repairs 36
Technical Specifications 36
Notes 37