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- Page 1 User Guide User Guide ™ VELOCITY miniBTE www.sonici.com...
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Page 2: Owner Information
Owner Information Hearing Aid Serial Number(s): Left: _______________ Right ______________ Hearing Aid Model(s): Left: _______________ Right ______________ Battery Size(s): Left: _______________ Right ______________ Memory Number Listening Situation... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents owner information ............2 Hearing expectations ...........4 your Hearing Aid ............6 your miniBte Hearing Aid - ear Hook ......7 your miniBte Hearing Aid - Sound tube .....8 turning your Hearing Aid on and off ......10 Putting on your miniBte - ear Hook ......11 Removing your miniBte - ear Hook ......12 Putting on your miniBte - Sound tube ......13 Removing your miniBte - Sound tube ......14... -
Page 4: Hearing Expectations
SONIC 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 miniBTE 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.
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Page 6: Your Hearing Aid
SONIC Your Hearing Aid Thank you for purchasing a Sonic hearing aid. Sonic incorporates an advanced digital processor for more life like sound. With your hearing aid, you’ll be able to enjoy more natural everyday sound quality. Your hearing aid has been programmed to fit your hearing and communication needs. -
Page 7: Your Minibte Hearing Aid - Ear Hook
miniBTE USER GUIDE Front Rear Microphone Microphone Volume Control Ear Hook Earmold Tubing Battery Door Earmold Program Button... -
Page 8: Your Minibte Hearing Aid - Sound Tube
SONIC Your miniBTE Hearing Aid - Sound Tube Rear Front Microphone Microphone Volume Control Sound Tube Program Button Sound Battery Port Compartment Dome Retention Lock... - Page 9 miniBTE USER GUIDE Right/Left Indicator Blue = Left Red = Right Serial Number...
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Page 10: Turning Your Hearing Aid On And Off
SONIC Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off Before turning your hearing aid off, wipe away any moisture with a soft cloth. To turn your hearing aid off, open the battery door slightly. Fully close the door to turn the device back on. -
Page 11: Putting On Your Minibte - Ear Hook
miniBTE USER GUIDE Putting On Your miniBTE - Ear Hook Start with the miniBTE hearing aid and earmold for your left ear. Connect the earmold to the hearing aid by pushing the hearing aid's ear hook into the tube on the earmold. -
Page 12: Removing Your Minibte - Ear Hook
SONIC Removing Your miniBTE - Ear Hook 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... -
Page 13: Putting On Your Minibte - Sound Tube
miniBTE USER GUIDE Place your hearing aid over the top of your ear. Grasp the sound tube where it bends and push the dome into your ear canal. The dome should be placed far enough into the ear that the sound tube lies flush with your head. -
Page 14: Removing Your Minibte - Sound Tube
SONIC Removing Your miniBTE - Sound Tube To remove your hearing aid, hold the sound tube and gently pull the dome out of your ear canal. Lift the hearing aid case from behind your ear. Open the battery compartment to turn off the device. -
Page 15: The Ear Hook Or Sound Tube
miniBTE USER GUIDE The Ear Hook or Sound Tube The ear hook, sound tube, and dome should be cleaned regularly: Remove the ear hook or sound tube from the hearing aid by unscrewing it. 2. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the ear hook or sound tube and dome. -
Page 16: The Sound Dome
SONIC You should never attempt to modify the shape of the sound tube yourself. Never submerge or rinse the ear hook, sound tube, or dome in water. Water may become lodged in the ear hook or sound tube. If this should occur, it will prevent... -
Page 17: Removing Feedback/Squeal
miniBTE 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. Note: If you do not hear the tones, this feature is not enabled for your hearing aid. -
Page 18: Volume Control
SONIC 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 19: Using The Program Button
miniBTE USER GUIDE Using The Program Button Your hearing aid has a program button. This 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. Each time you press the button, you move to the next program. -
Page 20: 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 or Voice Alert will tell you when the battery in your hearing aid is low. - Page 21 miniBTE USER GUIDE Remove the Old Battery: 1. Open the battery compartment by pushing either side of the compartment with your fingernail. 2. Rotate the compartment until the opening in the battery retaining ring points directly away from the body of the hearing aid. Remove the battery by lifting the exposed edge of the battery out of the retaining ring.
- Page 22 SONIC Insert A New Battery: 1. Grasp the hearing aid with thumb and forefinger on either side of the open battery compartment to keep the compartment from moving. 2. Insert a new battery by pushing it securely into the opening of the retaining ring.
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Page 23: Direct Audio Input
miniBTE 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. Attaching the DAI Boot Slip the DAI boot over your miniBTE, as shown. When it is fully seated you will feel it click into place. - Page 24 SONIC Removing the DAI Boot Pull the cable out of the DAI boot. Grasp the DAI boot as shown. Pull the aid up and out of the boot with your other hand. Direct Audio Input Programs Your hearing health care provider may have programmed your hearing aid with special listening programs designed to work when the DAI boot is attached.
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Page 25: Safety Lock
miniBTE USER GUIDE Safety Lock As an added safety feature, your battery door has been designed with a locking bolt to deter children from accessing the battery. With the battery door fully closed, use a small screwdriver or similar tool to slide the lock up into the slot. This will prevent the battery door from opening until you slide it back down again. -
Page 26: Using The Telephone
SONIC Using the Telephone Your miniBTE 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. Refer to the... -
Page 27: Warranty
USER GUIDE Warranty Sonic 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 28: 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 29: Troubleshooting
miniBTE USER GUIDE Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your hearing aid, check this guide to quickly find a possible solution: Problem Solution No Sound Battery may be low or dead Replace battery Start up delay is on Wait a few seconds for device to turn on Hearing aid may not be on Turn on the hearing aid... - Page 30 SONIC Problem Solution Whistling, Feedback Earmold or sound tube is loose Remove and reinsert your earmold or sound tube You may have excessive ear wax Contact hearing healthcare provider Earmold may not be sized properly Contact hearing healthcare provider Vent plug may be removed...
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Page 31: Warning To Hearing Aid Users
miniBTE USER GUIDE Warning to Hearing Aid Users Consult your physician if excessive earwax, skin irritation, or a foreign object prevents you from wearing your hearing aid. Always remove the aid while undergoing any kind of electromagnetic treatment such as X-Rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electrocardiogram (EKG), Short Wave Diathermy, or... -
Page 32: Get The Most From Your Hearing Aid
SONIC 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. The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing rehabilitation. -
Page 35: 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. 2501 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873... - Page 36 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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