SONIC INNOvAtIONS Owner Information Hearing Aid Model: ________________ Battery Size: 10A Hearing Aid Serial Number: (Located inside battery compartment) Left:_______________ Right:________________ Listening Program Listening Environment Number...
Table of Contents Owner Information ............ii Hearing Expectations ..........2 Your touch™ Hearing Aid .........4 turning Your touch™ Hearing Aid On and Off ..7 Putting Your touch™ Hearing Aid On Your Ear..8 Removing Your touch™ Hearing Aid ......9 telephone Use ............9 the Sound Dome and Speaker Unit ......10...
SONIC INNOvAtIONS 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...
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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.
SONIC INNOvAtIONS Your Touch Hearing Aid ™ Thank you for purchasing a Sonic Innovations hearing aid. Sonic Innovations incorporates an advanced digital processor for more lifelike sound. With your hearing aid, you’ll be able to enjoy more natural everyday sound quality.
USER GUIDE Front Program Microphone Button Sound tube Outlet Sound dome Receiver Assembly Battery Rear Retention Compartment Microphone Lock Speaker Unit Note: Never attempt to re-form the speaker unit or insert anything into the speaker unit.
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SONIC INNOvAtIONS Right/Left Indicator Red = Right Blue = Left Color Clip Manufacturer Serial Number...
USER GUIDE Turning Your Touch™ Hearing Aid On and Off Before turning off your hearing aid, wipe away any moisture with a soft cloth. To turn off your hearing aid, open the battery door slightly. You should feel a small click when the door is open far enough to turn the hearing aid off, as pictured below.
SONIC INNOvAtIONS Putting Your Touch™ Hearing Aid On Your Ear Place your hearing aid over the top of your ear. Grasp the speaker unit where it bends and push the sound dome into your ear canal. The sound dome should be...
USER GUIDE Removing Your Touch™ Hearing Aid To remove your hearing aid, hold the speaker unit and gently pull the sound dome out of your ear canal. Lift the hearing aid case from behind your ear. Open the battery compartment to turn off the device.
SONIC INNOvAtIONS The Sound Dome and Speaker Unit Never expose the speaker unit or sound dome to water. It will damage the electronics of the hearing aid. It is important that the speaker unit and the sound dome fit correctly into your ear. If the speaker unit...
USER GUIDE Reducing Feedback/Squeal Your hearing aid may have the ability to address feedback (whistle/squeal). To reduce feedback: Make sure you are in a quiet environment. Press and hold the program button on your hearing aid for four seconds until you hear the Power Down tones.
SONIC INNOvAtIONS 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.
USER GUIDE SmartTones™ Event Tone Description Start Up Delay A slow sequence of double beeps. Power On A fast sequence of beeps rising in pitch. A sequence of beeps rising in pitch. Number Program Change of beeps matches listening program position.
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SONIC INNOvAtIONS Change Batteries Regularly A single battery should last 58-75 hours. The exact battery life you experience may vary. When your battery needs to be changed you will hear the Low Battery SmartTone, a slow, double beep from a high to low pitch.
USER GUIDE Replacing the Wax Guards Your hearing aid uses the NoWax system to protect the hearing aid from earwax. Wax guards can either be replaced by you or by your hearing healthcare provider. Remove the Dome. Extract a removal tool.
SONIC INNOvAtIONS Warranty Sonic Innovations 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.
USER GUIDE 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 •...
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SONIC INNOvAtIONS To avoid the need for repairs not covered under the warranty: • Never immerse the hearing aid in water or other liquids as this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry. • Protect your hearing aid from rough handling, and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors.
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 Speaker unit may not be fully Push the speaker unit more firmly onto attached to aid...
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SONIC INNOvAtIONS Problem Solution Whistling or Feedback (see Reducing Feedback/Squeal) Sound dome not inserted properly Re-insert sound dome You may have excessive ear wax Consult your hearing healthcare provider Program settings not optimum Consult your hearing healthcare provider Sound is Distorted or Not Clear...
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...
SONIC INNOvAtIONS 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.
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Sonic Innovations, Inc. 2795 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 660 Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 United States of America (888) 678-HEAR (4327) Sonic Innovations GmbH Mexikoring 33 22294 Hamburg Germany Customer Service Germany: +49 (40) 61 1075 Customer Service International: +49 (40) 63 919929...
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