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Instructions for use
miniRITE
Oticon Geno

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use miniRITE Oticon Geno...
  • Page 2 Model overview This booklet is valid for Oticon miniRITE in the following hearing aid models: Oticon Geno 1  Oticon Geno 2  The following speakers are available for the above models: Speaker 60  Speaker 85  Speaker 100 ...
  • Page 3 Introduction to this booklet Intended use This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear hearing aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning and thereby compensate for impaired hearing within mild to severe- section.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Clean customised earpiece Replace ProWax filter in customised earpieces About Options Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece Optional features and accessories Your hearing aid Mute the hearing aid Identify left and right hearing aid Change programs Battery Change volume Start up...
  • Page 5: Identify Your Hearing Aid Speaker And Earpiece

    Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece Speakers This will make it easier for you to Earpieces Power flex mould speakers navigate through this booklet. The hearing aid uses one of the The speaker uses one of the following speakers: following earpieces: Dome* (open dome shown) Ear grip...
  • Page 6: Your Hearing Aid

    Your hearing aid What it does What it is Microphone Sound in openings Sound out Speaker Push button Change (60 shown) programs, volume and mute the hearing aid Contains the battery. Battery drawer Battery drawer is also the on/off switch About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 7: Identify Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Identify left and right hearing aid Battery It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special aid, as they might be programmed differently. batteries. To activate the hearing aid, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer.
  • Page 8: Turn The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF When to replace a battery The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and off. When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing aid is switched off repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
  • Page 9: Replace The Battery

    Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close Brush Fully open the Remove the sticky Insert the new battery Close the battery drawer. The The brush can also be used for battery drawer. label from the + side into the battery hearing aid will play a jingle battery change.
  • Page 10: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    Caring for your hearing aid Brush for cleaning and handling batteries When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface The brush contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the to avoid damage if you drop it. battery in the hearing aid.
  • Page 11: Put On The Hearing Aid

    Put on the hearing aid The speaker brings the sound into Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 your ear. The speaker should always be used with an earpiece Ear grip attached. Use only parts (optional) designed for your hearing aid. If the speaker has an ear grip, place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear...
  • Page 12: Standard Earpieces: Dome Or Grip Tip

    Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip Replace dome or Grip Tip Both domes and Grip Tip are made of soft rubber material. There are The earpiece (dome or Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the ear- 4 different types of domes. Check your dome type and size below. piece is filled with wax, replace it with a new one.
  • Page 13: Prowax Minifit Filter

    ProWax miniFit filter Replace ProWax miniFit filter The speaker has a white wax filter attached to the end where the 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert earpiece is attached. The wax filter avoid wax and debris from damaging the speaker. If the filter becomes clogged, please replace the wax filter or contact your hearing care professional.
  • Page 14: Customised Earpieces: Micro Mould, Litetip, Or Power Flex Mould

    Customised earpieces: Clean customised earpiece Micro mould, LiteTip, or Power flex mould The earpiece should be cleaned regularly. There are three different types of moulds: Micro mould, LiteTip, and Power flex mould. Micro mould and LiteTip are available in two The earpiece has a white wax different materials.
  • Page 15: Replace Prowax Filter In Customised Earpieces

    Replace ProWax filter in customised earpieces 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert filter filter Old filter Remove the tool from Push the empty pin Insert the new wax the shell. The tool into the wax filter in filter using the other has two pins, one the earpiece and pull pin, remove the tool...
  • Page 16: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing aid The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out wearing it.
  • Page 17: Change Programs

    Change programs To be filled out by the hearing care professional Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs. Program Sound you will hear When to use These are programmed by your hearing care professional. when activated “1 beep” “2 beeps”...
  • Page 18: Change Volume

    Change volume Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid When you have two hearing aids, the push button allows you to programmed by your hearing care professional, simply open and then adjust the volume in both ears. You will hear a click when you turn the close the battery drawer.
  • Page 19: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer

    Tamper-resistant battery drawer Open and close the battery drawer To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. Use a small screwdriver to open the drawer. Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing aid.
  • Page 20: Wireless Accessories

    For more information, please contact your hearing care professional. phones, music players, PCs or an external microphone wirelessly For more information, please through your hearing aid. contact your hearing care professional or visit: www.oticon.global About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 21: Warnings

    Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully sudden and permanent hearing loss. with learning difficulties. notice. Keep this in mind when you with the following general warnings depend on warning sounds (e.g. when Never allow others to wear your hearing Children younger than 36 months must before using your hearing aid for your you are in traffic).
  • Page 22 Warnings If you have an active brain implant, Heat and chemicals For information on whether your hear- some mobile telephones, citizens band please contact the manufacturer of The hearing aid must never be exposed ing aid is a power instrument, see the systems and shop alarm systems and your implantable device for information to extreme heat e.g.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Dead battery Replace the battery No sound Clogged speaker or earpieces (dome, GripTip, Micro mould or LiteTip) Clean Micro mould or LiteTip Consider replacing wax filter, Grip Tip or dome Clogged sound outlet Clean Micro mould, LiteTip or replace wax filter, Grip Tip or dome Intermittent or Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth...
  • Page 24: Water Resistant

    Water resistant Conditions of use Your hearing aid is water resistant 1. Gently wipe off any water Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C which means it is designed to be worn 2. Open the battery drawer and Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing in all daily life situations.
  • Page 25: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate International warranty Your hearing aid is covered by an inter- warranty that goes beyond the clauses Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ national limited warranty issued by the of this limited warranty. Please consult manufacturer for a period of 12 months him/her for further information.
  • Page 26: Technical Information

    Technical information Operation is subject to the following The hearing aid contains a radio USA and Canada two conditions: transmitter using short range magnetic The hearing aid contains a radio induction technology working at module with the following 1. This device may not cause harmful 3.84 MHz.
  • Page 27 This Class B digital apparatus by turning the equipment off and on, The manufacturer declares that this Declaration of Conformity is available complies with Canadian ICES-003. the user is encouraged to try to correct hearing aid is in compliance with the from the manufacturer.
  • Page 28 Description of symbols used in this booklet South Africa ICASA label Warnings Indicates that the device has license to be sold in South Africa. Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. IP code Manufacturer Indicates the class of protections against harmful ingress of water The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated and particulate matter according to EN 60529:1991/A1:2002.
  • Page 29 Power instrument Settings overview for your hearing aid Left Right Volume control Program shift Mute Volume control indicators Beeps at min /max volume Clicks when changing volume Beeps at preferred volume Battery indicators Low battery warning About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
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This manual is also suitable for:

Minirite geno 1Minirite geno 2Geno 1 miniriteGeno 2 minirite

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