Sonic Ion User Manual
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User Guide
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Owner Information
Hearing Aid Model:
Battery Size: 10A
Hearing Aid Serial Number:
(Located inside battery compartment)
Left: Right:
Listening Program
Number
Listening Situation
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Table of Contents
Hearing Aid Benefits ........................................................4
Hearing Expectations ......................................................5
Warranty & Repair ...........................................................7
Ion
TM
Hearing Aid ..............................................................8
Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off ............................10
Start Up Delay ................................................................11
Changing Listening Programs ......................................12
SmartTones
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Changing The Battery ....................................................13
Battery Type ...................................................................13
Change Batteries Regularly ..........................................14
Important Information About Your Battery ..................16
Putting Your ion
TM
Hearing Aid On Your Ear ................. 17
Removing Your Hearing Aid ...........................................18
Telephone Use ................................................................18
Correcting Feedback/Whistling ....................................19
Daily Maintenance & Storage ........................................20
Warnings to Prospective Hearing Aid Users ................24
Troubleshooting .............................................................25
Compliance with Requirements for Europe .................27
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Hearing Aid Benefits
Congratulations on your purchase of the extremelycomfortable, incredibly-discreet, and fullyfeatured
ionTM open ear hearing aid from Sonic. ionTM
incorporates our advanced digital processor for more
lifelike sound. With ionTM, you will be able to enjoy more
natural sound quality in a wide variety of listening
situations without the isolation commonly experienced
with traditional hearing aids.
Your hearing aid has been programmed to fit your
hearing and communication needs. If you require
programming changes, your hearing healthcare
professional can make adjustments to improve the
sound.
Please review this user guide carefully. It contains
information on the use and care of your hearing aid. With
proper use and care, your hearing aid will improve your
connection with the world around you.
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Hearing Expectations
Set Appropriate Expectations
It is important that you have the right expectations
regarding your hearing aids. Hearing aids will give you
better hearing, 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 Aids Can:
• Help you hear and understand better in most
situations.
• Allow you to participate more in group situations
and meetings.
Hearing Aids Cannot:
• Give you normal hearing.
Hearing Aids May Not:
• Let you hear very soft sounds.
• Block ALL background noises–especially in noisy
groups. (Even people without hearing loss may
have difficulty hearing in the presence of background noise.)
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Be Patient
Unlike eyeglasses, which correct your vision as soon
as you first put them on, hearing aids need some time
for proper adjustment. It may take several weeks or
months to completely adjust to your hearing aids, so try
to be patient. During the first week or so, 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. But do not forget
that some situations are simply too noisy in general
– even for people without hearing loss. So, do not get
discouraged.
Consistent use of your hearing aid is strongly recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does not allow
you to obtain the full benefit from your aid.
The use of a hearing aid is only a part of total hearing
rehabilitation, and may need to be supplemented by
auditory training and instruction in lip reading.
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Warranty & Repair
Sonic will repair any defective hearing aid part within
the period covered by your warranty.
(Ask your hearing care provider for details.) Parts
and labor are covered by this limited warranty. Ifyour
hearing aid malfunctions, contact your hearing
healthcare professional.
Accessory items, such as batteries, tubes and domes
are not covered under the warranty. Loss and/or
damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents, tampering,
or negligence are not covered under the warranty.
If your hearing aid malfunctions, it must be serviced by an
authorized Sonic service representative or your warranty
may be voided.
Note: Your hearing healthcare professional may charge
a service fee for processing warranty repairs.
If you have any questions regarding repairs
contact your hearing healthcare professional
orSonic Customer Care.
Sonic Customer Care
1020 Discovery Road, Suite 170
Eagan, MN 55121, USA
Call Toll Free in USA: 1-888-678-HEAR (4327)
See back cover for phone number outside of USA.
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IonTM Hearing Aid
Sound
Tube
Dome
Battery
Compartment
Front
Microphone
Rear
Microphone
Sound
Outlet
Program
Button
Retention Lock
ion+TM
Earhook
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Manufacturer
Right/Left
Indicator
Red = Right
Blue = Left
Serial Number
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