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Alta2 Nera2 Ria2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE miniBTE
Alta2, Alta, Nera2, Nera, Ria2, Ria

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new
hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including
the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benet
of your new hearing instrument.
Your Hearing Care Professional has adjusted the hearing
instrument to meet your needs. If you have additional questions,
please contact your Hearing Care Professional.
About Start up Handling Options Warnings Additionals
For your convenience this booklet contains a navigation bar to help
you navigate easily through the dierent sections.
Indication for use
The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound
to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to moderate-to-severe
hearing impairment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument amplication is uniquely adjusted and optimised
to your personal hearing capabilities during the instrument tting
performed by your Hearing Care Professional.

Table of content
Options
Warnings
Additionals
About
Start up
Handling
Identify your hearing instrument style and ear piece 6
miniBTE with sound hook and mould 8
miniBTE with thin tube (Corda miniFit) 10
Identify left and right instrument 12
Battery 13
Turn the hearing instrument ON and OFF 14
When to replace a battery 15
Replace the battery 16
Caring for your hearing instrument 18
Sound hook with mould 20
Put on the instrument with mould 21
Clean the mould 22
Wash the mould 23
Thin tube (Corda miniFit) 24
Put on the instrument with thin tube 25
Clean the thin tube 26
Thin tube with dome or GripTip 28
Replace dome or GripTip 29
Thin tube with micro mould or LiteTip 30
Maintain the micro mould or LiteTip 31
Optional features and accessories 32
Mute the hearing instrument (optional) 33
Change programs (optional) 34
Change volume (optional) 36
Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) 38
Wireless accessories (optional) 40
Autophone (optional) 41
Warnings 42
Troubleshooting guide 48
Water resistant 50
Warranty certicate 52
International warranty 53
Mobile phone 54
Technical information 56

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Identify your hearing instrument style
and ear piece
There are two dierent
attachments and several
dierent ear pieces which
classify your hearing instrument
style. Please identify your
attachment and ear piece. This
will make it easier for you to
navigate through this booklet.
miniBTE with sound hook
and mould
An instrument with a sound
hook will have a mould as ear
piece.
miniBTE with thin tube
(Corda miniFit)
An instrument with a
thin tube will have one of the
following ear pieces: dome,
GripTip, micro mould or LiteTip.
Ear grip
(optional)
Thin tube
Mould
Tube
Sound
hook
Micro mould or LiteTip
Dome (open dome shown)
GripTip

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miniBTE with sound hook and mould
What it is What it does
Battery drawer Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is also
the on/o switch
Sound hook
Mould
Tube
Microphone
openings
Sound in
Sound out
Push button Change
programs,
volume and
mute the
instrument

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miniBTE with thin tube (Corda miniFit)
What it is What it does
Push button
Battery drawer
Thin tube
Attach ear
piece here
Microphone
openings
Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is the
on/o switch
Change
programs,
volume and
mute the
instrument
Sound in
Sound out

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Identify left and right instrument
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right
instrument as they might be programmed dierently.
Battery
Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on
special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert
a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the
battery” section.
A BLUE indicator on the back
of the battery drawer marks
the LEFT instrument.
A RED indicator of the
battery drawer marks the
RIGHT instrument Battery drawer
Your instrument
battery size is 312
Pull out to open

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Turn the hearing instrument ON and OFF
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument
on and o. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is
switched o when you are not wearing it.
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer
When to replace a battery
When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps
repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Two beeps
= The battery is running low
Four beeps
= The battery has run out
Battery maintenance tip
To make sure the hearing instrument is always working, bring spare
batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.

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Replace the battery
2. Uncover 3. Insert
Fully open the
battery drawer.
Remove the
battery.
Remove the
sticky label from
the + side of the
new battery.
Insert the new
battery into the
battery drawer.
Make sure the
+ side faces up.
1. Remove
MultiTool
Close the battery drawer. The
instrument will play a jingle
through the ear piece.
Hold the ear piece close to your
ear to hear the jingle.
The MultiTool can be used for
battery change. Use the magnetic
end to remove and insert batteries.
The MultiTool is provided by
your Hearing Care Professional.
4. Close Tip

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Caring for your hearing instrument
When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface
to avoid damage if you drop it.
Clean the microphone openings
Carefully brush away debris from
the openings. Gently brush the surface.
Make sure the brush is clean and that it
is not pressed into the openings.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing instrument. It must never be
washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
The MultiTool
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax
from the mould. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your
Hearing Care Professional.
Brush
MagnetWire loop
Microphone
openings

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Sound hook with mould
Read the following pages if you have
a hearing instrument with a sound
hook and a mould.
The mould is customised for you and
ts your ear.
Put on the instrument with mould
Gently pull your ear outwards
and press the mould in the
direction of the ear canal,
twisting slightly.
Place the hearing instrument
behind your ear.
Step 1 Step 2

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Clean the mould
The mould should be cleaned
regularly. Use a soft cloth to
clean the surface of the mould.
Use the MultiTool wire loop
to clean the opening.
Replace the tube
The tubing between the mould
and the instrument should be
replaced when it becomes
yellow or sti. Consult your
Hearing Care Professional in
relation to this.
Wash the mould
Make sure you are
able to identify which
mould is for which
instrument before
disconnecting them
from the instruments.
Disconnect the tube
and mould from the
hook. Hold the hook
rmly when pulling
o the tube. Other-
wise the instrument
may be damaged.
Wash the mould
and tube using mild
soap. Rinse and dry
completely before
reconnecting to the
hearing instrument.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Thin tube (Corda miniFit)
Read the following pages if your instrument has a thin tube (Corda
miniFit) with either a dome, GripTip, micro mould or LiteTip ear piece.
Corda miniFit is a thin tube
that brings the sound into
your ear. The thin tube should
always be used with an ear
piece attached. Use only parts
designed for your
hearing instrument.
Put on the instrument with thin tube
Place the hearing
instrument behind
your ear.
Hold the bend of
the thin tube
between your thumb
and index nger.
The ear piece should
point towards the ear
canal opening.
Gently push the
ear piece into your ear
canal until the thin
tube sits close against
the side of your head.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Ear grip
(optional)
Thin tube

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Clean the thin tube
The thin tube should be cleaned, to keep it clear from moisture and
wax. If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax, which means
no sound will be able to come out.
Pull the thin tube
out of the hearing
instrument
Push the cleaning
tool all the way
through the thin
tube.
Reconnect the thin
tube to the hearing
instrument.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Open
Dome
Power
Dome
GripTip Available in small and large
Bass,
Single vent
Bass,
Double vent 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm
Thin tube with dome or GripTip
Both domes and GripTip are made of soft rubber material. There are
4 dierent types of domes. Check your dome type and size below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the dome is not on the tube when removed from the ear, the dome might
still be in the ear canal. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further
instructions.
Replace dome or GripTip
The dome or GripTip should not be cleaned. When it is more or less
lled with wax, replace it with a new one.
Hold on to the end
of the thin tube and
then pull o the
ear piece.
Place the new ear
piece on the thin
tube.
Push rmly to ensure
that it is fastened
securely.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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LiteTipMicro mould
Thin tube with micro mould or LiteTip
Read the following pages if you have a micro mould or LiteTip ear
piece. The micro mould and LiteTip are customised for your ear shape.
Wax lter
Maintain the micro mould or LiteTip
The ear piece should be cleaned
regularly.
The wax lter in the ear piece
should be replaced when
clogged or when the hearing
instrument does not sound
normal.
Use the wax lter delivered by
your Hearing Care Professional.
The vent is cleaned
by pressing the brush
through the hole,
twisting it slightly.
Vent

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Optional features and accessories
The features and accessories described on the following pages are
optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to nd out
how your hearing instrument is programmed.
If you experience dicult listening situations, a special program may
be helpful. These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.
Write down hearing situations where you may need help.
Mute the hearing instrument (optional)
Use the mute function if you need to silence
the instrument while wearing it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an o switch, as the hearing instrument
still draws current from the battery in this mode.
Apply a long press to the button
to mute the instrument.
To reactivate the instrument,
push the button briefly.

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Press the button to change
program
Note that if you have two instruments,
the RIGHT instrument switches forward
from e.g. program 1 to 2 and the LEFT
instrument switches backwards from e.g.
program 4 to 3.
Change programs (optional)
Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 dierent programs.
These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.
To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional
Program Sound you will hear
when activated
When to use
1“1 beep”
2“2 beeps”
3“3 beeps”
4“4 beeps”
Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press

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A short press on the
RIGHT instrument
increases the volume.
You will hear
2 beeps at
the starting
volume level
A short press on the
LEFT instrument
decreases the volume
Change volume (optional)
When you have two instruments, the push button allows you to
adjust the volume in both ears. You will hear a click when you turn the
volume up or down.
Quick reset
If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument
programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and
then close the battery drawer.
Open Close
MAXIMUM
STARTING
LEVEL
MINIMUM

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Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional)
To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and
people with learning diculties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer
should be used. Use a small screwdriver to open the drawer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Avoid using excessive force to open the battery drawer. Do not force the
battery drawer beyond its fully opened position. Make sure to insert the
battery correctly.
Please contact your Hearing Care Professional if you suspect the
tamper-resistant eectiveness and locking ability is damaged.
Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing instrument.
Close the drawer using your ngers. Make sure the drawer is completely
closed.
Open and close the battery drawer