Before UseUsage Instructions19z Do not pull or bend the cable forcefully,otherwise the cable can be damaged.When disconnecting the cord from the powersupply, hold the plug body and never pull outby the cord.z Keep the eartip clean.To optimize hearing, clean out ear wax.Clogged eartips may obstruct the sound oraffect the hearing quality. Consult yourdispenser to clean the filters.z Take off the earphone with microphonewhen you go to sleep.z Wipe off any sweat after using thehearing aid, and avoid exposure to directsunlight or high temperatures andhumidity.z Exercise caution in handling thePanasonic rechargeable battery HHR-4AGA.• Do not use or subject the battery to intensesunlight or hot temperatures.• Depending on the status of the battery, therecommended temperature range varies asfollows:Charged: 5 eC to 35 eC [41 eF to 95 eF]Stored: – 10 eC to 35 eC [14 eF to 95 eF](endured for a year)– 10 eC to 50 eC [14 eF to 122 eF](endured for a month)• Battery operations outside the abovetemperature ranges may cause deteriorationin battery quality and durability.• If you are using the battery for the first time,or if you have not used the battery for anextended period of time (3 months or longer),the battery may not get fully charged in onefull charge cycle.• When not using the battery for an extendedperiod, remove it from the hearing instrumentand store within the temperature rangespecified above.• To avoid short circuiting batteries during storage,be sure that the positive and negative terminalsdo not come into contact with each other.