Sonic Endura User Manual

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  • Page 1 Super Power BTE USER GUIDE www.sonici.com...
  • Page 2: Owner Information

    Owner Information Hearing Aid Model: ________________ Battery Size: 675 Hearing Aid Serial Number: (Located inside battery compartment) Left:_______________ Right:________________ Listening Program Listening Environment Number...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Owner Information ............2 Hearing Expectations ...........4 Your Endura Hearing Aid ..........6 Turning Your Endura Hearing Aid On and Off ....6 Your Endura Hearing Aid ..........7 Putting On Your Endura Hearing Aid ......9 Removing Your Endura Hearing Aid ......10 Removing Feedback/Squeal.........11...
  • Page 4: Hearing Expectations

    SONIC 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...
  • Page 5 ENDURA™ USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 6: Your Endura Hearing Aid

    With proper use and care, your hearing aid will improve your connection with the world around you. Turning Your Endura Hearing Aid On and Off Your hearing aid has a volume control; slowly rotate it upward to turn it on. You will feel a click as the hearing aid turns on.
  • Page 7: Your Endura Hearing Aid

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Your Endura Hearing Aid Ear Hook Program Button Earmold Tubing Volume Control Earmold Battery Compartment Direct Audio Input...
  • Page 8 SONIC Labels BLUE tile indicates a LEFT hearing aid. RED LEFT hearing aid. RED tile indicates a RIGHT hearing aid. Brand Name Year of Manufacture Serial Number...
  • Page 9: Putting On Your Endura Hearing Aid

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Putting On Your Endura Hearing Aid Start with the hearing aid and earmold for your left ear. Rotate the volume control wheel down until it clicks off. If the earmold is not already attached to the hearing...
  • Page 10: Removing Your Endura Hearing Aid

    SONIC Removing Your Endura Hearing Aid To take your hearing aid off, hold the earmold with your thumb and first finger. Gently pull it out of your ear canal. A slight twist may be needed to remove it. Do not pull on the tube, as it may come out of the earmold.
  • Page 11: Removing Feedback/Squeal

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Removing Feedback/Squeal Your hearing aid may have the ability to address feedback (whistle/squeal). To remove feedback: 1. Make sure you are in a quiet environment. 2. Press and hold the program button on your hearing aid for four seconds until you hear tones.
  • Page 12: Using The Volume Control

    SONIC Using the Volume Control Your hearing aid is designed to adjust to the sound level of the environment around you. You should only need to make small volume changes to get natural and comfortable sound. In order to make these small changes, your hearing aid has a volume control that allows you to turn up or turn down the volume when needed.
  • Page 13: Using The Program Button

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Using the Program Button Your hearing aid has a program button . This (see page 7) button gives you the ability to choose different listening programs. When you turn the hearing aid off and then on, it automatically returns to program 1.
  • Page 14: Changing The Battery

    SONIC Changing The Battery The life of your hearing aid battery will vary depending on your hearing program, the listening situation, and the length of daily use. A tone sequence will tell you when the battery in your hearing aid is low. When you hear the warning, change the battery in your hearing aid.
  • Page 15 ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Remove the old battery 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Remove and discard the old battery. Install a new battery 1. Remove the colored tab from the zinc-air battery before putting it in the hearing aid. 2. Insert the battery so the "+" sign on the battery matches the "+"...
  • Page 16 SONIC Change Batteries Regularly If your hearing aid is not in use, open the battery compartment door to turn the aid off. This will prevent battery drain. Also, your hearing aid may be programmed with SmartTones or Voice Alerts to tell you when to change the battery.
  • Page 17: Direct Audio Input

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Direct Audio Input Using the Direct Audio Input (DAI) with assistive listening devices may improve the understanding of speech in one-on-one conversations. It may also reduce stress in noisy environments. Insert the Euro plug of the assistive listening device into the DAI port on the bottom of the hearing aid.
  • Page 18 SONIC Direct Audio Input Programs Your hearing healthcare provider may have programmed your hearing aid with special listening programs designed to work when a DAI device is attached. You access these programs with your program button just as you would any other listening program. Refer to the chart on the inside cover of this User Guide to determine the programs that use the DAI feature.
  • Page 19: Using The Telephone

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Using the Telephone Your hearing aid has a telecoil option that has the ability to pick up only the sounds coming from a hearing aid-compatible telephone. Your hearing healthcare provider can program your hearing aid to take advantage of this option.
  • Page 20: Safety Lock

    SONIC Safety Lock As an added safety feature, your battery door has been designed with a locking bolt to deter children from accessing the battery. To lock the door: With a thin, hard device such as a pair of tweezers move the locking bolt to the left as pictured.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Warranty Your hearing care provider will repair any defective hearing aid part within the period covered by your warranty. Ask your hearing healthcare provider for details. Labor and parts are covered by this limited warranty. If your hearing aid malfunctions, contact your hearing healthcare provider.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    SONIC Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your hearing aid, check this guide to quickly find a possible solution. Problem Solution No Sound Volume may be turned down Move Volume Control wheel up Battery may be low or dead...
  • Page 23 ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Problem Solution Sound is Distorted or Not Clear Battery may be low or dead Replace the battery Earmold not inserted properly Re-insert earmold Program settings not optimum Consult your hearing healthcare provider Battery Door Won’t Close Battery not positioned correctly...
  • Page 24: Maintenance And Care

    SONIC Maintenance and Care Your hearing aid needs to be cleaned daily. You can wipe the outside surface with a soft cloth or tissue. Always store your hearing aid inside its case when not in use. Important Care Tips • Keep the hearing aid in a safe place, out of the reach of pets and small children.
  • Page 25: Warning To Hearing Aid Users

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Warning to Hearing Aid Users Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
  • Page 26: Get The Most From Your Hearing Aid

    SONIC Get the Most from your Hearing Aid 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. Your hearing healthcare provider can also assist you in other hearing improvement techniques.
  • Page 27: Compliance With Requirements For Europe

    ENDURA™ USER GUIDE Compliance with Requirements for Europe This device is in conformance with the requirements of the Directive 93/42/EEC of the Council of the European Communities concerning medical devices, MDD. This is certified by applying this marking. Declarations of conformity are available at: Sonic Innovations, Inc.
  • Page 28 Free call (Australia only) 92635 Gennevilliers cedex 1800 639 263 +33 1 41 88 00 88 Canada Germany Sonic Innovations Canada Ltd. Sonic Hörgeräte GmbH 2885-B le Corbusier Blvd Nunsdorfer Ring 14 Laval, Québec H7L 4J5 12277 Berlin + 1 800 667 7664...

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