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Sonic Bliss, Charm User Manual

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Nano RITE User Guide
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Table of Contents
General Warnings and Safety Information 7 Safety Information 10 Hearing Expectations 12 Hearing Instrument Description 14 Earpiece Overview 16 Step-by-Step Instructions for
Using Your Hearing Instrument 17 Step 1: Inserting the Battery 17 Step 2: Turning the Hearing Instrument ON 18 Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Instrument 19 Step 4: Changing the Volume 22 Step 5: Changing the Programs 23 Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Instrument 24 Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Instrument 25 Step 8: Turning the Hearing Instrument OFF 26 Step 9: Changing the Battery 26
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Features of Your Hearing Instrument 28 Caring for Your Hearing Instrument 29 Common Problems and Solutions 38 Accessories 42 Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 43 Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 45 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 47 Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA 49 International Warranty 52 Information and Explanation of Symbols 53 Service 58
The following Sonic hearing instrument models are covered within these instructions for use:
Bliss
BL100 NR, with wireless functionality BL80 NR, with wireless functionality
Charm
CH60 NR, with wireless functionality CH40 NR
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Congratulations on your purchase! With a little practice, you will soon be on your way to better hearing. The amplification of sound provided by your hearing instruments was adjusted by your hearing care provider to the needs of your individual hearing loss.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. It contains instruc­tions and important information about the use and handling of your hearing instruments and batteries. With proper use and care, your hearing instruments will improve your connection with the world around you.
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General Warnings and Safety Information
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or even fatality.
Familiarize yourself completely with the following general warnings and safety guidelines before using your hearing instruments.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Instrument Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing instrument. It could permanently damage another person’s hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing instrument while playing contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.). A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing instrument could be harmful.
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Keep your hearing instrument, parts, and batteries out of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who might swallow these items.
Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded batteries out of sight of infants, small children, vulnerable persons, and pets.
Clean your hearing instrument (including parts) on a regular basis, as recommended by your hearing care provider. Microorganisms from an unclean hearing instrument may cause skin irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of the hearing instrument, in front of infants, small children, and vulnerable persons.
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing instru­ment may stop working without notice. Keep this in mind when you depend on warning sounds (e.g., when you are in traffic).
Be aware of the possibility that the directional microphone in your hearing instrument may reduce the volume of some warning sounds coming from behind you.
Remove your hearing instrument before applying aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing instrument is exposed to such a product, allow the product to dry before you put your hearing instrument on.
Warnings to Hearing Care Provider and patient
Special care should be taken when fitting and using a hearing instrument with maximum sound pressure capability in excess of 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4) since there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the patient.
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Safety Information
· Only use hearing instruments as directed.
· Hearing instruments should be adjusted by a trained hearing care provider.
· Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
· Hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from organic conditions.
· Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth.
· Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries can easily be mistaken for pills.
· See a doctor immediately if a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed.
· Be aware that hearing instrument use may cause excess earwax to build up in the ear canal.
· Excess earwax may require removal by a trained medical professional.
· See a doctor immediately if your hearing instrument or earmold causes a discharge from the ear or allergic reaction.
· See your hearing care provider if you experience discomfort or irritation of your ear.
· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing instrument.
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· Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme heat by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
· Do not wear your hearing instrument while swim- ming, snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing instrument is not designed for such activities.
· Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other liquids.
· Remove your hearing instrument before sleeping.
· Keep your hearing instrument in the case for protection when you are not wearing it.
· Manipulate the speaker unit with caution.
· Do not pull the speaker unit off the hearing instrument by yourself.
· Do not twist the cable connected to the speaker.
· Should the speaker detach from the hearing instrument, ask your hearing care provider for support.
· In some cases, the speaker unit has to be changed. Your hearing care provider will make the change.
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Hearing Expectations
Set appropriate expectations
It is important that you have the right expectations regarding your hearing instruments. Hearing instruments can help you hear and understand better, but they are not a cure for hearing loss.
People whose expectations are too high (“I thought they would make my hearing normal”) are likely to be disappointed and may give up.
Hearing instruments can:
· Help you hear and understand better in most situations
· Allow you to participate more in group situations and meetings
Hearing instruments cannot:
· Give you normal hearing
Hearing instruments may not:
· Let you hear very soft sounds
· Block ALL background noises – especially in noisy situations. Even people without hearing loss may have difficulty hearing in the presence of background noise.
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Be patient
Unlike with eyeglasses which correct your vision as soon as you first put them on, with hearing instruments you will need some time to adjust.
It may take several weeks or months to completely adjust to your hearing instruments, so try to be patient. Initially, try different listening situations, such as one-on-one conversations with family and friends, and conversations with two or three people at home or in quiet settings. Also, try having conversations in noisier places like parties, restaurants, meetings, and outdoors.
Do not forget that some situations are simply too noisy in general – even for people without hearing loss. So, do not get discouraged.
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Hearing Instrument Description
Nano RITE Model
Option A: with speaker unit and dome
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1 Program Button 2 Front microphone 2a Rear microphone 3 Connector Plug
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6 Speaker 7 Speaker unit size marking
8 Battery door 9 Retention lock
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4 Speaker wire 5 Left/right indicator
10 ProWax filter
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Nano RITE Model
Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold
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1 Program Button 2 Front microphone 2a Rear microphone 3 Connector Plug 4 Speaker wire
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5 Left/right indicator 6 Speaker 7 Pull out cord 8 Battery door 9 Custom mold
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Earpiece Overview
Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to secure the speaker in your ear canal and to protect the sound outlet from wax.
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Dome
Micro Mold Lite Tip Power Mold
Tulip
Dome
Power Dome
Battery Size
Your hearing instrument uses a size 312 battery.
Note!
Please recycle your hearing instruments and batteries according to your local regu­lations or return them to your hearing care provider for disposal.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Instrument
Step 1: Inserting the Battery
· Gently swing the battery door fully open, but do not force it (A)
· Remove the sticker from the new battery (B)
· Place the battery into the empty compartment. The + sign on the battery should face up. (C)
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A B C
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