INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE miniRITE
Thank you
Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. To support your
eorts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new hearing
instrument is of the highest quality and is easy to use and maintain.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully to achieve the full benet of your new
hearing instrument.
To meet your needs, various functions may be congured to your hearing instrument.
The actual conguration of your instrument is marked (ticked o) by your Hearing Care
Professional in relevant sections of this manual. Also see the last page for a complete
overview of all functions congured to your hearing instrument(s).
The hearing instrument amplication is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your personal
hearing capabilities by the tting performed by your Hearing Care Professional.
If you have any questions on the use or maintenance of the hearing instrument, please
contact your Hearing Care Professional.
Indications for Use
The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby
compensate for mild to moderate–to–severe hearing impairment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please familiarize yourself with the entire content of this booklet before using your
hearing instrument. It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use
and handling of your hearing instrument and batteries.
CAUTION
The miniRITE Power is a powerful hearing instrument. If you are tted with miniRITE
Power, you should never allow others to wear your hearing instrument, as incorrect or
wrongful usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing.
Instrument view miniRITE with speaker type “60” 7a
Instrument view miniRITE with speaker type “85” 7b
Instrument view miniRITE with speaker type ”100” 7c
Instrument view miniRITE with mold 7d
Warnings 9
Activating the hearing instrument for the rst time 19
Replacing the battery 20
Turning your instrument ON and OFF 23
Left/Right indicator 24
Putting on your instrument 25
Push-button 26
Programs (optional) 28
Volume control (optional) 30
Mute (optional) 31
Tamper-resistant battery door (optional) 33
Autophone (optional) 34
Continues on next page
Contents
Caring for your hearing instrument 36
Cleaning the instrument 38
Maintenance with mold 40
Maintenance with dome 42
Avoiding heat and chemicals 45
Water resistance 46
Seven easy steps to better hearing 48
Common problems and their solutions 52
Wireless accessories 54
International warranty 55
Warranty certicate 56
Cell phone 57
Technical information 59
Settings overview for your hearing instrument 62
7a
Instrument view miniRITE with speaker type “60”
Left/Right
indicator*
Speaker
Sound outlet
with wax lter
Microphone openings
Push-button
Battery door
Your ear piece
Micro mold
LiteTip (mold)
Domes:
Type Size
Open 6 mm
Power 8 mm
Bass, single vent 10 mm
Bass, double vent 12 mm
Battery size: 312
* Left = blue
Right = red
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, particularly overnight.
Left/Right
indicator*
Sound outlet
with wax lter
7b
Instrument view miniRITE with speaker type “85”
Microphone openings
Push-button
Your ear piece
Micro mold
LiteTip (mold)
Domes:
Type Size
Open 6 mm
Power 8 mm
Bass, single vent 10 mm
Bass, double vent 12 mm
Battery size: 312
Speaker
Battery door
* Left = blue
Right = red
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, particularly overnight.
7c
Instrument view miniRITE with speaker type ”100”
Power
Speaker
Sound outlet
with wax lter
Microphone openings
Push-button
Battery door
Your ear piece
Domes:
Type Size
Power 6 mm
Bass, single vent 8 mm
Bass, double vent 10 mm
12 mm
Battery size: 312
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, particularly overnight.
7d
Instrument view miniRITE with mold
Power
Sound outlet
with wax lter
Ventilation openings
Microphone openings
Push-button
Battery door
Battery size: 312
Customized
mold
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, particularly overnight.
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You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire
content of this booklet before using your hearing instrument.
Usage of hearing instruments
• Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care
Professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Never allow others to wear your hearing instrument as incorrect usage could cause
permanent damage to their hearing.
Choking hazards
• Hearing instruments, their parts, and batteries are not toys and should be kept out of
reach of children and anyone who might swallow these items or otherwise cause injury
to themselves.
• Never replace the battery or adjust the controls of the hearing instrument in front of
infants, small children or people with learning diculties.
• Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small children or people with
learning diculties cannot reach them.
Warnings
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• Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine
carefully before swallowing any pills.
• Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they
are slippery and could be swallowed by accident.
• Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery
compartment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children,
and people with learning diculties.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately and contact
the National Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 or National Battery Ingestion Hotline at
202-625-3333.
Battery use
• Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Batteries of low
quality may leak and cause bodily harm.
• Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may explode and cause serious injury.
• Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they will explode and
cause serious injury.
Warnings
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Dysfunction in hearing instruments
• Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or
if the speaker is blocked by moisture or ear wax. You should be aware of this possibility,
in particular when you are in trac or otherwise dependent on warning sounds.
Active implants
Caution must be shown with active implants. As general advice, follow the guidelines as
recommended by manufacturers of implantable debrillators and pacemakers regarding
use with cell phones.
• If you wear an active implant, then keep the hearing instrument more than 15 cm / 6
inches away from the implant ,e.g., do not carry them in a breast pocket.
• If you have an active brain implant, please contact the manufacturer of your
implantable device for information about the risk of disturbance.
• The MultiTool has a built-in magnet. If you have an implantable device, such as
pacemakers or debrillators, the MultiTool should not be carried in a breast pocket
or near the chest.
Warnings
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Explosives
• The power source in your hearing instrument has insucient energy to cause re in
normal conditions of use. The hearing instrument has not been tested for compliance
with international standards concerning explosive environments. It is recommended
not to use your hearing instrument in areas where there is a danger of explosions.
X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy
• Remove your hearing instrument, for example, during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning,
electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing instrument may be damaged when exposed
to strong elds.
Warnings
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Power instrument
• Special care should be exercised in selecting, tting and using a hearing instrument
where maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL (IEC 711), as there may
be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.
Possible side eects
• Hearing instruments, molds or domes may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax.
• The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases
cause a skin irritations or any other unusual condition.
Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.
Warnings
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Warnings
Warning to hearing instrument dispensers
A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user
to consult immediately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before
dispensing a hearing instrument if the hearing instrument dispenser determines through
inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the
prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:
(i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
(ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
(iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
(iv) Acute or chronic dizziness.
(v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
(vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz (Hz),
1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz.
(vii) Visible evidence of signicant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear
canal.
(viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.
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Warnings
Special care should be exercised in selecting and tting a hearing instrument whose
maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL as there may be risk of impairing
the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.
Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users
• Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical
evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases
of the ear) before purchasing a hearing instrument. Licensed physicians who
specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as Otolaryngologists, Otologists
or Otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to ensure that all
medically treatable conditions that may aect hearing are identied and treated before
the hearing instrument is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician
will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically
evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument.
The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instrument dispenser, as
appropriate, for a hearing instrument evaluation.
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Warnings
• The audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument
evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument. The
hearing instrument evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and
t a hearing instrument to your individual needs. If you have reservations about
your ability to adapt to amplication, you should inquire about the availability of a
trial, rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing instrument dispensers now
oer programs that permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time
for a nominal fee, after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing
instrument. Federal law limits the sale of hearing instruments to those individuals
who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician.
• Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the
medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a
physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use
is strongly discouraged. A hearing instrument will not restore normal hearing and will
not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions.
A hearing instrument is only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be
supplemented by auditory training and lip reading.
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Warnings
Children with hearing loss
In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should
be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation, since hearing loss may
cause problems in language development and educational and social growth of a child.
An audiologist is qualied by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and
rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss. If the user is an infant, small child, or person
of mental incapacity, it is recommended that the hearing instrument be modied with a
tamper-resistant battery compartment.
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Interference
• Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to
the most stringent international standards. However, interference with your hearing
instrument and other devices may occur, for example for some cell phones , citizens
band devices and shop alarm systems. If this occurs increase the distance between the
hearing instrument and the device.
Wax lter
• Always visually inspect your hearing instrument to ensure that there is no gap between
the wax protection ange and the tip of the mold.
If you are in any doubt of the use or replacement of your wax lter, contact your Hearing
Care Professional.
Warnings
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Activating the hearing instrument for the rst time
A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries.
To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a fresh battery in the battery
compartment.
The hearing instrument will start up when the battery door is closed. It will take a few
seconds until sound is produced. A jingle is played while the start up process is running.
You may put on the hearing instrument immediately upon closing the battery door.
If the hearing instrument is held in the hand while activated, it may produce a whistling
sound. This will stop when properly tted on the ear.
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Replacing the battery
Your hearing instrument battery size is 312.
A worn out battery should be removed immediately and
disposed of according to local regulations.
You will hear 2 beeps when it is time to replace the battery.
This pre-warning will be repeated in moderate intervals until
the battery runs out. The battery may run out shortly after a
pre-warning or within the next couple of hours depending on
battery capabilities and individual hearing losses.
If the battery runs out the instrument turns o.
When that happens, 4 beeps are played to indicate that the
instrument is no longer operating.
Replace the battery.
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To replace the battery, follow these instructions:
• Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge at the bottom of the
instrument. Remove the old battery. The magnet at the end of the MultiTool may be
useful in helping you with the handling of the batteries.
• Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery.
• The new battery may be inserted by using the magnetic end of the MultiTool.
Ensure that the positive (+) marking faces the positive (+) sign printed on the battery
door. Close the battery door.
Any moisture on the battery surface should be wiped
o before use.
When you replace the battery, it will take a few seconds
before the battery works.
MultiTool
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Turning your instrument ON and OFF
Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery
in place. When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle.
This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating.
Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a click is felt.
To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched o when you are
not wearing it.
ON
Click
OFF
Click
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery door fully to
allow air to circulate whenever
you are not using your hearing
instrument, particularly overnight
or for longer periods of time.
Left/Right indicator
Hearing instruments are tted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have
two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed dierently from your
right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and
the right.
In order to easily identify whether it is a left ear or right
ear instrument, color indicators may be applied inside
the battery door .
Color indicators are also found on 60 and 85 speakers.
A blue indicator marks the LEFT instrument.
A red indicator marks the RIGHT instrument.
Left/Right
indicator*
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1
2
3
4
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Putting on your instrument
Place the speaker, with the ear piece attached, into your ear
rst (1) and then place the instrument behind your ear (2).
If the instrument has a mold as its ear piece, ensure it is
positioned in the ear canal tightly but comfortably.
Make sure that the ear piece is placed so that the tube
follows the contour of the skin.
If the instrument has an ear grip, place it in the ear as
indicated in drawings 3 and 4 so it follows the contour
of the ear.
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Push-button
If you have one instrument, the push-button can be used for switching between dierent
programs.
If you have two instruments, the push-button can be used for both adjusting the volume
and switching between programs.
Finally, the push-button can be used to mute the instrument.
Push
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The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of three
functionalities.
Left Right
Only program shift:
Press briefly to change programs.
Only volume control: (only if you have two instruments).
Press briefly to adjust the volume.
Both volume control and program shift:
(only if you have two instruments).
Press briey to adjust the volume and use a long press (about 2
seconds) to shift programs.
Using 2 instruments
If you have two instruments the push-button on one instrument will change the status
on both hearing instruments. This means that when you adjust the program or volume for
one instrument that it automatically adjusts the other.
This is programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.
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Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 dierent programs.
The number and type of programs available in your hearing instrument is programmed
by your Hearing Care Professional.
When switching between the dierent programs, your hearing instrument will beep.
The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using.
One beep, when you switch to program 1
Two beeps, when you switch to program 2
Three beeps, when you switch to program 3
Four beeps, when you switch to program 4
Programs (optional)
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Press the push-button to switch forwards in the program cycle, e.g., from P1-P2.
If you have two instruments, then:
The RIGHT hearing instrument switches the program cycle forward, e.g., P1-P2.
The LEFT hearing instrument switches the program cycle backwards, e.g., P2-P1.
An overview and description of the hearing programs available in your hearing instrument
is placed on the last page of this manual.
Push
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Only when using two instruments can a volume control be activated. The volume control
allows you to adjust the volume in specic listening situations to the level you feel
comfortable with.
When pressing the push-button on one instrument, the volume is adjusted in both
instruments simultaneously.
To increase volume, give a brief press to the push-button on the RIGHT ear instrument.
To decrease volume, give a brief press to the push-button on the LEFT ear instrument.
You hear a click when you increase or decrease the volume.
When the hearing instrument is turned on, it starts up at a preferred volume level.
When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level, this is indicated by a beep.
Volume control (optional)
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Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the
instrument on.
Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to mute the instrument.
To reactivate the instrument, push the button briey again.
Push
3 sec.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an o switch as the hearing instrument still draws
current from the battery in this mode.
Mute (optional)
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A special battery door may be installed with your hearing instrument which protects
against unintended operation of the battery door and battery.
This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning
diculties.
The battery door is designed only to be opened by using a tool. Use a small screwdriver to
open the door by inserting it into the indent on the door side and then tip it.
Tamper-resistant battery door (optional)
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The hearing instrument may have an autophone functionality. When the hearing
instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the autophone will activate a phone program.
When the phone program is activated you will hear a number of beeps.
When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically
return to the previous program.
Not all telephones can activate the autophone. The telephone
receiver may need to have a special magnet tted. Please
follow the separate instructions for mounting the magnet,
which is available from your Hearing Care Professional.
Autophone (optional)
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WARNING
If you use an autophone magnet:
• Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets. If a magnet is swallowed, see a
doctor immediately.
• Do not wear the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it 30 cm /12 inches
away from active implants such as pacemakers, debrillators, etc. Preferably, use
the telephone with the magnet on the opposite side of a pacemaker or other active
implants.
• Keep the magnet 30 cm /12 inches away from credit cards and other magnetically
sensitive devices.
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Caring for your hearing instrument
Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the ear piece and sound
outlet. Therefore your hearing instrument contains a lter to prevent wax accumulation.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional for instructions about the specic wax lter in
your hearing instrument and how it can be replaced.
When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you
drop it.
Before retiring at night:
• Make sure that there is no ear wax in any of the ear piece openings since it may reduce
the hearing instrument’s eciency.
• Open the battery door to allow air to circulate.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument itself and the speaker unit must never be washed or immersed
in water or other liquids.
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Cleaning the instrument
A range of dedicated cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the
instrument. These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your
hearing instrument.
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for the special purpose of cleaning wax
from the mold. Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument.
BrushCover Handle
MagnetWire loop
MultiTool
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Cleaning the microphone openings
Make sure that the microphone openings are not clogged by dust or dirt. Carefully brush
away visible signs of debris from the openings. Brush only on the surface and make sure
the bristles of the brush are not pressed into the openings. Be careful not to push debris
into the microphone openings, as this can aect the performance of the instrument.
Microphone openings
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Maintenance with mold
Cleaning the mold
The mold should be cleaned regularly.
The vent in the mold is cleaned by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting
it slightly.
Replace the brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the tool and insert a new fresh
brush. Press the new one rmly into the handle. Brushes can be purchased from your
Hearing Care Professional.
Wax lter
Wax lter
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Replacing the wax lter
The wax lter should be replaced:
• When you can see that the lter placed in the mold is clogged.
• When the hearing instrument does not sound normal.
The size and type of the wax lter depends on the mold style.
Use the wax lters delivered by your Hearing Care Professional.
Detailed instructions on replacing the wax lter are also found on its packaging.
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Maintenance with dome
The speaker should be cleaned regularly. Use the cloth and rub o any ear wax.
The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the
existing dome and replace with a fresh one.
Under the dome you will notice a white wax lter attached to the end of the speaker.
This is a wax lter that will keep debris from damaging the speaker. If this lter becomes
clogged, contact your Hearing Care Professional for service and replacement of the lter.
1 2 3
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Replacing the dome
The dome is easy to replace.
Use a nger nail and hold the bottom of the dome. Then pull it o. Place the new dome on
the speaker and ensure that it is pressed rmly in place and fastened securely.
We recommend the dome to be replaced at least once a month or as directed by your
Hearing Care Professional.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The dome is made of a soft, medically approved rubber material. If the dome comes o
in the ear canal, it will not cause any harm. If you can, carefully take it out.
If necessary, let another person help you. Do not push the dome into the ear canal.
Do not push the speaker unit into the ear again before the dome is removed from the
ear. If you have any doubts about how to proceed if the dome comes o, contact your
Hearing Care Professional.
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Avoiding heat and chemicals
Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat, e.g., left inside a parked
car in the sun. It must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens.
Wipe the batteries carefully with a dry cloth if moisture is present to ensure optimal
performance.
The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, after shave lotion, suntan lotion and
insect repellant can damage your hearing instrument. You should always remove your
hearing instrument before applying such products and allow time for the product to dry
before putting on your hearing instrument.
If you use lotion, be sure to dry your hands before using your hearing instrument.
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Water resistance
Your new Oticon hearing instrument is water resistant
Although your hearing instrument has achieved an IP57* classication, it is referred to as
being water resistant, not waterproof.
Should your hearing instrument get in contact with water and stop working, please follow
these guidelines:
• Gently wipe o any water on the outside of the instrument
• Open the battery drawer and remove the battery
• Gently wipe o any water in the battery compartment
• Let the hearing instrument dry with the battery compartment left open for
approx. 30 minutes
• Insert a new fresh battery – and your hearing instrument should work normally again
Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life
of you hearing instrument. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering
• Do not wear your hearing instrument while swimming, snorkeling or diving, as it is
not designed for such activities.
• Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other liquids
* IP Code classifies and rates the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like
hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in mechanical casings and with electrical enclosures.
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Seven easy steps to better hearing
It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes
diers from person to person. It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you
have had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your hearing loss.
1. In the quiet of your home
Try to accustom yourself to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds
and try to identify each sound. Bear in mind that some sounds will seem dierent from
what you are used to. You may have to learn to identify them again. Note that in time
you will get accustomed to the sounds in your environment – if not please contact your
Hearing Care Professional.
If using the hearing instrument makes you tired, take it o for a little while and have a
rest. Gradually, you will begin to be able to listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you will
be able to wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day long.
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2. Conversation with another person
Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expressions
easily. You may experience new speech sounds, which can seem a little disturbing in the
beginning. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds, you should
hear speech more clearly.
3. Listen to radio or TV
When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since
they usually speak clearly, then try other TV programs.
If you nd it dicult to listen to TV or radio, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more
information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.
4. In group conversations
Group situations are usually accompanied by a greater degree of background noise,
and are, therefore, naturally more dicult to cope with. In such situations, focus your
attention on the person you want to hear. If you miss a word, ask the speaker to repeat.
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5. Using the telephone
When using the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your
cheek-bone and position the phone slightly over the ear close to the
hearing instrument’s microphone. The sound then ows directly
into the hearing instrument’s microphone opening. This way, the
hearing instrument will not whistle, and you ensure the best
conditions to understand the conversation. When you have
the receiver in this position, remember to speak directly into
the mouthpiece on the telephone in order to ensure good
understanding on the other “end of the line”.
If you nd it dicult to use the telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more
information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.
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6. Wireless and cell phones
Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of
International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However not all cell phones are hearing
instrument compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of
your particular cell phone.
If you nd it dicult to use the phone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more
information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.
7. Use your hearing instrument all day long
The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your
hearing instrument comfortably all day. In most cases, you will not get the full benet of
the hearing instrument if you use it infrequently.
Your hearing instrument will not restore normal hearing. Nor will it prevent or improve
a hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition. What it will give you,
however, is help towards making better use of the hearing ability that you have. If you
have two hearing instruments always wear both.
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If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional
for assistance.
Symptom Possible causes Solutions
No sound
Worn-out battery
Clogged sound outlet
Intermittent or
reduced sound
Clogged sound outlet
Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth pg. 45
Worn-out battery Replace the battery pg. 20 & 21
Squealing noise
Hearing instrument inserted improperly
Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor
Common problems and their solutions
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Replace the battery pg. 20 & 21
Clean mold pg. 40
Consider replacing wax lter or dome pg.41 & 43
Clean mold or replace wax lter or dome pg. 40, 41 & 43
Reinsert hearing instrument pg. 25
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Wireless accessories
ConnectLine
As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a range of devices can be
connected. The ConnectLine products can connect your hearing instrument to a number
of media and sound sources. This will allow you to receive audio signals from TV, phones,
music players, PC or an external microphone wirelessly through your hearing instrument.
For detailed information on the ConnectLine system ask your Hearing Care Professional or
visit www.oticonusa.com/connectline.
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International warranty
Your hearing instrument is covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer
for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers
manufacturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories
such as batteries, tubing, ear wax lters, etc.
Problems arising from improper handling or care, excessive use, accidents, repairs made
by an unauthorized party, exposure to corrosive conditions, physical changes in your ear,
damage due to foreign objects entering the device, or incorrect adjustments are NOT
covered by the limited warranty and may void it.
The above warranty does not aect any legal rights that you might have under applicable
national legis lation governing the sale of consumer goods. Your Hearing Care Professional
may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty. Please
consult him/her for further information.
If you need service
Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able to
sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot.
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Warranty certicate
Name of Owner:
Dispenser:
Dispenser Address:
Dispenser Phone:
Purchase Date:
Warranty Period: Month:
Model Left: Serial no.:
Model Right: Serial no.:
Battery Size: 312
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Cell phone
Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing
instrument when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing
instrument may not be compatible.
According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19–2007 American National Standard
Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices
and Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be
predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell
phone emissions. For example, the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 (M2/T2) and a
telephone rating of 3 (M3/T3) would result in a combined rating of 5. Any combined rating
that equals at least 5 would provide “normal use”; a combined rating of 6 or greater would
indicate “excellent performance”.
The immunity of this hearing instrument is M4. The equipment performance
measurements, categories and system classications are based upon the best
information available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satised.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with individual cell
phones. Therefore, please try this hearing instrument with your cell phone or, if you
are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to
purchase. For additional guidance, please ask your cell phone provider for the booklet
entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell Phones.”
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Technical information
The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic
induction technology working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic eld strength of the
transmitter is < -42 dBμA/m @ 10m.
The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits
for Human Exposure. For comparison, the radiation of the hearing instrument is lower
than unintended electromagnetic radiation from, for example, halogen lamps, computer
monitors, dishwashers, etc. The hearing instrument complies with international
standards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Due to the limited size available on the instrument all relevant approval markings are
found in this document.
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The hearing instrument contains a module with:
FCC ID: U28FU2MRIT
IC: 1350B-FU2MRIT
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Oticon declares that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Declaration of conformity is available at:
Oticon A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark
www.oticon.com
0543 0682
N1175
Waste from electronic
equipment must be
handled according to
local regulations.
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Settings overview for your hearing instrument
Hearing instrument
Left Right
n
Yes
n
No
Volume control
n
Yes
n
No
n
Yes
n
No
Program shift
n
Yes
n
No
n
Yes
n
No
Mute
n
Yes
n
No
Volume control indicators
n
On
n
O
Beeps at min./max. volume
n
On
n
O
n
On
n
O
Clicks when changing volume
n
On
n
O
n
On
n
O
Beeps at preferred volume
n
On
n
O
Battery indicators
n
On
n
O
Low battery warning
n
On
n
O
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Hearing program description
Program
No.
1
2
3
4
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