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Alta2 Nera2 Ria2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE designRITE
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.
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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 ear piece 6
designRITE 8
Identify left and right instrument 10
Battery 11
Turn the hearing instrument ON and OFF 12
When to replace a battery 13
Replace the battery 14
Caring for your hearing instrument 16
Put on the instrument 18
Speaker with dome or GripTip 20
Replace dome or GripTip 21
Speaker with micro mould or LiteTip 22
Maintain the micro mould or LiteTip 23
Optional features and accessories 24
Change programs or volume (optional) 26
Wireless accessories (optional) 29
Warnings 30
Troubleshooting guide 36
Water resistant 38
Warranty certicate 40
International warranty 41
Mobile phone 42
Technical information 44

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Identify your hearing instrument ear piece
This will make it easier for you to navigate through this booklet. designRITE ear pieces
A designRITE will have one of
the following ear pieces.
Speaker
Ear grip
(optional)
Micro mould or LiteTip
Dome (open dome shown)
GripTip

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designRITE
What it is What it does
Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is also
the on/o switch
Battery drawer
Speaker 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. You can nd
left/right colour indicators inside the battery drawer, on the speakers,
or on the moulds.
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 RED indicator marks the
RIGHT instrument.
A BLUE indicator marks the
LEFT instrument.
Battery drawer
Your instrument
battery size is 10
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.
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.
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer

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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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing instrument. It must never be
washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
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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

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Put on the instrument
The speaker brings the sound
into your ear. The speaker
should always be used with an
ear piece attached. Use only
parts designed for your hearing
instrument.
If the speaker has an ear grip,
place it in the ear so it follows
the contour of the ear (see
step 3).
Ear grip
(optional)
Speaker
Place the hearing
instrument behind
your ear.
Hold the bend of
the speaker wire
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 speaker
wire sits close against
the side of your head.
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
Speaker 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 speaker 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
speaker and then
pull o the ear piece.
Place the new ear
piece on the speaker.
Push rmly to ensure
that it is fastened
securely.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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LiteTipMicro mould
Speaker with micro mould or LiteTip
There are 2 dierent types of moulds: micro mould and LiteTip. The
moulds are customised for your ear shape.
Wax lter
Maintain the micro mould or LiteTip
The mould 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.

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Change programs or volume (optional)
If you have Connectline Streamer or Remote Control, you can change
programs and adjust the volume of your instruments.
Please contact your Hearing Care Professional for more information.
To be lled 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”

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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
Wireless accessories (optional)
As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument, a broad
range of wireless accessories are available.
ConnectLine
ConnectLine is a family of
products that allows you to
receive audio signals from TVs,
phones, music players, PCs
or an external microphone,
wirelessly through your hearing
instrument.
Remote Control
The Remote Control oers an
opportunity to change program
or to adjust the volume in your
hearing instrument.
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You should familiarise yourself fully
with the following general warnings
before using your hearing instrument
for personal safety and to secure
correct use.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional
if you experience unexpected
operations or events with your hearing
instrument.
Usage of hearing instruments
• Hearing instruments should be used
only as directed and adjusted by your
Hearing Care Professional. Misuse
can result in sudden and permanent
hearing loss.
• Never allow others to wear your
hearing instrument as incorrect
usage could cause permanent
damage to their hearing.
Choking hazards & risk of swallowing
batteries
• Hearing instruments, their parts,
and batteries should be kept out
of reach of children and anyone
who might swallow these items,
or otherwise cause injury to
themselves.
• Batteries have occasionally been
mistaken for pills. Therefore check
your medicine carefully before
swallowing any pills.
If a battery or hearing instrument is
swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
Battery use
• Always use batteries recommended
by your Hearing Care Professional.
Batteries of low quality may leak and
cause bodily harm.
• Never attempt to recharge your
batteries and never dispose of
batteries by burning them. There is a
risk that the batteries will explode.
Warnings

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Dysfunction
• Be aware of the possibility that
your hearing instrument may stop
working without notice. Keep
this in mind when you depend on
warning sounds (e.g., when you are
in trac). The hearing instruments
may stop functioning, for instance if
the batteries have expired or if the
tubing is blocked by moisture or ear
wax.
Active implants
• Caution must be taken with active
implants. In general, follow the
guidelines recommended by
manufacturers of implantable
debrillators and pacemakers
regarding use with mobile phones.
• If you wear an active implant, then
keep the hearing instrument more
than 15 cm away from the implant.
If you have an Autophone magnet
or MultiTool (which has a built-in
magnet), keep them more than 30
cm away from the implant. E.g.,do
not carry them in a breast pocket.
• If you have an active brain implant,
please contact the manufacturer
of your implantable device for
information about the risk of
disturbance.
Explosives
• The power source in your hearing
instrument has insucient energy
to cause re in normal usage
conditions. The hearing instrument
has not been tested for compliance
with international standards
concerning explosive environments.
It is recommended not to use your
hearing instrument in areas where
there is a danger of explosions.
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X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and
electrotherapy
• Remove your hearing instrument for
example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET
scanning electrotherapy or surgery
as your hearing instrument may be
damaged when exposed to strong
elds.
Avoiding heat and chemicals
• Your hearing instrument must never
be exposed to extreme heat e.g., left
inside a parked car in the sun.
• Your hearing instrument must not
be dried in microwave ovens or other
ovens.
• The chemicals in cosmetics,
hairspray, perfume, after shave
lotion, suntan lotion and insect
repellent can damage your hearing
instrument. Always remove your
hearing instrument before applying
such products and allow time to dry
before putting it on.
Possible side eects
• Hearing instruments, moulds or
domes may cause an accelerated
accumulation of ear wax.
• The otherwise non-allergenic
materials used in hearing
instruments may in rare cases cause
a skin irritation or any other unusual
condition.
Please seek consultation with a
physician if these conditions occur.
Interference
• Your hearing instrument has been
thoroughly tested for interference,
according to the most stringent
international standards. However,
interference with your hearing
instrument and other devices may
occur, (e.g., some mobile telephones,
citizens band systems and shop
alarm systems). If this occurs,
increase the distance between the
hearing instrument and the device.
Warnings

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Symptom Possible causes Solutions
No sound
Worn-out battery Replace the battery
Clogged tube or earpieces (mould, dome, GripTip, micro mould or LiteTip) Clean mould
Consider replacing wax lter or dome
Intermittent or
reduced sound
Clogged sound outlet Clean mould or replace wax lter or dome
Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth
Worn-out battery Replace the battery
Squealing noise Hearing instrument earpiece inserted incorrectly Re-insert hearing instrument
Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor
If none of the above solutions work, consult your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
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Water resistant
Your hearing instrument is water
resistant which means it is designed
to be worn in all daily life situations.
Therefore you do not have to worry
about sweat or getting wet in a
rain shower. Should your hearing
instrument come in contact with water
and stop working, please follow these
guidelines:
1. Gently wipe o any water
2. Open the battery drawer and
remove the battery and gently wipe
o any water in the battery drawer
3. Let the hearing instrument dry with
the battery drawer left open for
approximately 30 minutes
4. Insert a new battery
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering or participating in
water activities. Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other
liquids.