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Attaching the safety line
Before connecting your sound processor, attach
the safety line and clip it to your shirt or jacket.
Cochlear recommends connecting the safety line
when engaging in physical activities. Children
should use the safety line at all times.
Optional tamper-proof battery
door
See figure 9
To prevent the accidental opening of the battery
door, an optional tamper-proof battery door is
available. This is particularly useful for children.
Contact your hearing care professional for
tamper-proof battery doors.
To use the tamper-proof battery door:
See figure 9
1. To unlock the device, carefully insert the tip of
a pen in the small hole on the battery door and
gently open the battery compartment.
2. To lock the device, gently close the battery
compartment until it is completely closed.
Caution: Batteries can be harmful if
swallowed. Be sure to keep your batteries
out of reach of small children and household
pets. In the event a battery is accidentally
swallowed, seek immediate medical attention
at the nearest emergency centre.
General processor care
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See figure
Your Baha sound processor is a delicate electronic
device. Follow these guidelines to keep it in proper
working order:
• When not in use, turn off your sound processor
and store it free from dust and dirt.
• If you will not be using your sound processor for
a long period, remove the battery.
• During physical activities, secure your sound
processor by using the safety line.
• Remove your sound processor before applying
hair conditioners, mosquito repellent and or
similar products.
Using Share the Experience
See figure
Family members and friends can "share the
experience" of bone conduction hearing. The test
rod can be used by others to hear with the sound
processor.
To use the test rod:
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Turn on your sound processor and snap it onto
the test rod using the tilt technique. Hold the
rod against the skull bone behind an ear. Plug
both ears and listen.
To avoid feedback (whistling), the sound
processor should not touch anything other
than the test rod.
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