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  • Page 1 Celebrate miniRITE User Guide www.sonici.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Table of Contents Model Overview Earpiece Overview General Warnings and Safety Information Hearing Aid Description Battery Size Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid Step 4: Changing the Volume Step 5: Changing the Programs Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid...
  • Page 4 SONIC Caring for Your Hearing Aid Common Problems and Solutions Accessories Product Approval, Markings and Compliance Compliance with Requirements for Europe International Warranty Information and Explanation of Symbols Service...
  • Page 5 USER GUIDE miniRITE Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs. With a little practice, you will soon be on your way to better hearing.
  • Page 6: Model Overview

    SONIC Model Overview The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered within these instructions for use: Celebrate 100|80 · CL100 MNR, with wireless functionality · CL80 MNR, with wireless functionality...
  • Page 7: Earpiece Overview

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Earpiece Overview Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to secure the thin tube in your ear canal and to protect the sound outlet from wax. Open Bass Dome Bass Dome Power Dome Dome Double Vent Single Vent Custom Mold Power Mold Lite Tip...
  • Page 8: General Warnings And Safety Information

    SONIC General Warnings and Safety Information Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid, please read the following hazard warnings.
  • Page 9 USER GUIDE miniRITE Keep your hearing aid, 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 aid (including parts) on a regular basis, as recommended by your hearing care professional.
  • Page 10 SONIC Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid 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 aid may reduce the volume of some warning sounds coming from behind you.
  • Page 11 USER GUIDE miniRITE Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users Take special care when fitting and using a hearing aid with maximum sound pressure capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.
  • Page 12 SONIC Safety information · Only use hearing aids as directed · Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing care professional · Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss · Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or...
  • Page 13 USER GUIDE miniRITE · See your hearing care professional 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 aid. · Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
  • Page 14: Hearing Aid Description

    SONIC Hearing Aid Description miniRITE Model Option A: with speaker unit and dome Program Button 6 Speaker Microphone 7 Sound outlet JU_ILLU_PR_85_Speaker_No_Dome_front_BW with wax filter 2a Second microphone 8 Speaker unit size marking Connector plug 9 Battery door Wire 10 Dome...
  • Page 15: Battery Size

    USER GUIDE miniRITE miniRITE Model Option B: with speaker unit and Custom Mold Program Button 6 Speaker Microphone 7 Pull out cord 2a Second microphone 8 Custom Mold JU_ILLU_PR_85_Speaker_MicroMold_front_BW Connector plug 9 Sound outlet Wire 10 Battery door Left/right indicator Battery Size Your hearing aid uses a size 312 battery.
  • Page 16: Step-By-Step Instructions For Using Your Hearing Aid

    SONIC Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid 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.
  • Page 17: Step 2: Turning The Hearing Aid On

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the battery door completely. You should notice a click. The hearing aid is now ON. Click “ON” Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear.
  • Page 18 SONIC · Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto the speaker · Position the hearing aid behind your ear (A) · Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index finger. The dome or Custom Mold should point towards the ear canal opening.
  • Page 19 USER GUIDE miniRITE Note! Never insert the speaker in the ear canal without the dome attached. Do not force the speaker too deeply into your ear canal. Do not apply any lubrication to the earpiece as this may damage the speaker. Note! If the dome is not securely attached to the speaker, it could fall off in your ear canal.
  • Page 20: Step 4: Changing The Volume

    SONIC Step 4: Changing the Volume Your hearing aids are programmed to be at a comfortable volume level for your hearing loss. They are designed to automatically adjust to changes in the sound environment. You should only need to make small volume changes to get natural and comfortable sound.
  • Page 21 USER GUIDE miniRITE Note! If the default volume of your hearing aid is too loud or soft, your hearing care professional may need to make changes to your listening program. Note! Your hearing aid automatically returns to a preset loudness level when it starts, the battery is low, or when the program is changed.
  • Page 22: Step 5: Changing The Programs

    SONIC Step 5: Changing the Programs A short press (about 1 second) on the Program Button will cause the listening program to change. You will hear the same number of beeps as the program you are in each time you push the button. When you turn the hearing aid off and then on, it will automatically return to your default listening program (program 1).
  • Page 23: Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please ask your hearing care professional if this function is available with your hearing aid. A long press (about 3 seconds) on the Program Button will cause your hearing aid to mute.
  • Page 24: Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid

    SONIC Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid · Grasp the wire of the speaker unit between your thumb and index finger. Do not pull on the ear grip. · Gently pull the speaker out of your ear Note! Do not remove by pulling on the hearing aid, as the speaker may be damaged at the connector.
  • Page 25: Step 8: Turning The Hearing Aid Off

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt. The hearing aid is now OFF. Click “OFF” JU_ILLU_PR_TurnHearingAidOFF_BW Step 9: Changing the Battery When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals.
  • Page 26: Features Of Your Hearing Aid

    SONIC Features of Your Hearing Aid The following features may be activated in your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is configured. · Auto Telephone can be automatically activated eliminating the need to access a dedicated phone...
  • Page 27: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Caring for Your Hearing Aid Healthy ears produce a waxy substance that can clog your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning instructions to prevent wax build-up and ensure optimal performance of your hearing aid. For further information on the care of your hearing aid, please consult your hearing care professional or watch our instructional videos, available on our website www.sonici.com in the section...
  • Page 28 SONIC Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working, please follow these guidelines: Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the hearing · Open the battery door and remove the battery · Gently wipe off any water in the battery door ·...
  • Page 29 USER GUIDE miniRITE Specific Care Instructions A: How to Clean Your Custom Mold In most cases, there is a hole through the Custom Mold (below the speaker unit). This is the vent. The vent should never be clogged with earwax. ·...
  • Page 30 SONIC B: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on Your Custom Mold Visually inspect the wax protection filter in the sound outlet of your Custom Mold. If it is clogged or there is no sound coming from the device, the wax protection filter needs to be replaced.
  • Page 31 USER GUIDE miniRITE · Hold the end of the dome between your fingers and pull it off (A) · Push a new dome as far as possible onto the speaker (B) JU_ILLU_PR_DetachingDome_BW JU_ILLU_PR_AttachingDome_BW Note! If the dome is not securely attached to the speaker, it could fall off in your ear canal.
  • Page 32 SONIC D: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on Your Speaker Unit Visually inspect the wax protection in the sound outlet of your speaker unit. If it is clogged or there is no sound coming from the device, replace the wax protection filter.
  • Page 33 USER GUIDE miniRITE E: How to Clean the Microphone Openings Make sure that the microphone openings are not clogged by dust or dirt. Carefully brush away visible signs of debris from the openings. Brush only on the surface and make sure the hairs of the brush are not pressed into the openings.
  • Page 34: Common Problems And Solutions

    SONIC Common Problems and Solutions Hearing aid whistles or squeals Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals, please consult your hearing care professional. No volume, level too soft or humming noise...
  • Page 35 USER GUIDE miniRITE Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF periodically Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Hearing aid beeps without any action from you Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Other problems with your hearing aid If other problems occur with your hearing aid which are not listed, contact your hearing care professional.
  • Page 36: Accessories

    SONIC Accessories Sonic offers a wide range of optional accessories that may be purchased to enhance your hearing aid. Depending on the hearing aid family and local regulations, the following accessories are available: · Remote control · SoundGate communication device (for wireless connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.)
  • Page 37: Product Approval, Markings And Compliance

    USER GUIDE miniRITE Product Approval, Markings and Compliance All Sonic hearing aid models covered by these instructions for use comply with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility. Due to the limited size available on the hearing aid, all relevant approval markings are found in this document.
  • Page 38 SONIC Even though your hearing aid is designed to comply with the most stringent international standards of electromagnetic compatibility, it may emit electromagnetic energy that can cause interference with other devices. Your hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz.
  • Page 39: Compliance With Requirements For Europe

    Commission Decision 2008/432/EC and may be used in all member states of the EU and EFTA. This is certified by applying the following marking: Declaration of conformity is available at: Sonic Innovations, Inc. 2501 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873...
  • Page 40: International Warranty

    Please review the warranty with your hearing care professional. Note! Your hearing care professional may charge a service fee for processing warranty repairs. Note! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sonic could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 41 USER GUIDE miniRITE Notes...
  • Page 42: Information And Explanation Of Symbols

    SONIC Information and Explanation of Symbols The CE conformity marking indicates conformance to all applicable European Directives This symbol indicates that the products described in these instructions for use adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface of the hearing aid is specified as applied part of Type B.
  • Page 43 USER GUIDE miniRITE This sign indicates important safety information that must be observed to minimize risks or to avoid hazardous situations Important information for handling and product safety The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste of electronic equipment applies.
  • Page 44: Service

    SONIC Service If none of the actions listed on the previous pages solve the problem, contact your hearing care professional. Do not attempt to repair your hearing aid yourself. Place stamp with dispenser name and address here:...
  • Page 45 USER GUIDE miniRITE Notes...
  • Page 46 SONIC Notes 152608 | UK...
  • Page 47 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
  • Page 48 3018 Bern, Switzerland +1 888 423 7834 +41 31 560 21 21 Australia Canada Sonic Innovations Pty Ltd Sonic Innovations Canada Wholesale and Equipment Division 500 Trillium Drive Unit 15 Suite 4, Level 4, Building B Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1A7...

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