oticon miniRITE Geno Series User manual

Instructions for use miniRITE
Oticon Geno

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
Power ex mould speaker 100
Power ex mould speaker 105

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new
hearing aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning
section. This will help you to achieve the full benet of your new
hearing aid.
Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid 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.
Intended use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear
and thereby compensate for impaired hearing within mild to severe-
to-profound hearing loss. The hearing aid is intended for use by adults
and children older than 36 months.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing aid amplication is uniquely adjusted and optimised to your
personal hearing capabilities during the hearing aid tting performed by
your hearing care professional.

Table of contents
About
Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece 8
Your hearing aid 10
Identify left and right hearing aid 12
Battery 13
Start up
Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF 14
When to replace a battery 15
Replace the battery 16
Handling
Caring for your hearing aid 18
Brush for cleaning and handling batteries 19
Put on the hearing aid 20
Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip 22
Replace dome or Grip Tip 23
ProWax miniFit filter 24
Replace ProWax miniFit filter 25
Customised earpieces: Micro mould, LiteTip, or Power ex mould 26
Clean customised earpiece 27
Replace ProWax filter in customised earpieces 28
Options
Optional features and accessories 30
Mute the hearing aid 31
Change programs 32
Change volume 34
Tamper-resistant battery drawer 36
Wireless accessories 38
Other options 39
Warnings
Warnings 40
More info
Troubleshooting guide 44
Water resistant 46
Conditions of use 47
Warranty certificate 48
International warranty 49
Technical information 50

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Speaker
(60 shown)
Ear grip
(optional)
60 85 100
Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece
This will make it easier for you to
navigate through this booklet.
Speakers
The hearing aid uses one of the
following speakers:
Earpieces
The speaker uses one of the
following earpieces:
Power ex mould speakers
* Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section: Replace dome or GripTip
Micro mould or LiteTip
Grip Tip*
Dome* (open dome shown) 100
105
About

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Your hearing aid
What it is
Push button Change
programs,
volume and
mute the
hearing aid
Microphone
openings
Sound in
What it does
Contains the battery.
Battery drawer is also
the on/o switch
Battery drawer
Sound out
Speaker
(60 shown)

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Identify left and right hearing aid
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing
aid, as they might be programmed dierently.
You can nd left/right colour indicators in the battery drawer and on
60 and 85 speakers as shown. Indicators can also be found on 100
speakers and on some earpieces.
Battery
Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special
batteries. To activate the hearing aid, you must insert a new battery
in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the battery” section.
A RED indicator marks the
RIGHT hearing aid
A BLUE indicator marks the
LEFT hearing aid
Battery drawer
Your hearing aid
battery size is 312
Pull out to open

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Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and o.
To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing aid 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 aid 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
Note: The batteries need to be replaced more often if you are streaming audio or music to your hearing aids.
Start up

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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.
Tip:
Wait 2 minutes so that the
battery can draw air, to make
sure to function optimally.
Insert the new battery
into the battery
drawer. Make sure the
+ side faces up.
1. Remove
Close the battery drawer. The
hearing aid will play a jingle
through the earpiece.
Hold the earpiece close to your
ear to hear the jingle.
The brush can also be used for
battery change. Use the magnetic
end to remove and insert batteries.
The brush is provided by
your hearing care professional.
4. Close Tip
Brush

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Caring for your hearing aid
When handling your hearing aid, 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing aid. It must never be washed or
immersed in water or other liquids.
Microphone
openings
Brush for cleaning and handling batteries
The brush contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the
battery in the hearing aid. It also contains a wire loop for cleaning
and removing ear wax. If you need a new brush, please contact your
hearing care professional.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The brush has a built-in magnet. Keep the brush at least 30 cm away from
credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
Handling
Brush
Wire loopMagnet

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Put on the hearing aid
The speaker brings the sound into
your ear. The speaker should
always be used with an earpiece
attached. Use only parts
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
(see step 3).
Ear grip
(optional)
Speaker
(60 shown)
Place the hearing aid
behind your ear.
Hold the bend of
the speaker wire
between your thumb
and index nger.
The earpiece should
point towards the
ear canal opening.
Gently push the
earpiece 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
Bass dome,
Single vent
Bass dome,
Double vent
Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip
Both domes and Grip Tip 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 earpiece is not on the speaker when removed from the ear,
the earpiece might still be in the ear canal. Consult your hearing care
professional for further instructions.
Available in small and large,
left and right with and without vent. * only as open dome for speaker 60
** not for open dome
6 mm5 mm* 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm**
Replace dome or Grip Tip
The earpiece (dome or Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the ear-
piece is lled with wax, replace it with a new one. Grip Tip should be
replaced at least once a month.
Hold on to the
speaker and then
pull o the earpiece.
Insert the speaker
exactly into the
middle of the ear-
piece to obtain a
rm attachment.
Push rmly to ensure
that the earpiece is
fastened securely.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Replace ProWax miniFit lter
2. Remove 3. Insert
Remove the tool from
the shell. The tool
has two pins, one
empty for removal
and one with the
new wax lter.
Push the empty pin
into the wax lter in
the speaker and pull
it out.
Insert the new wax
lter using the other
pin, remove the tool
and throw it out.
1. Tool
New
lter
Old
lter
Final
Note:
If you use a mould it requires that the hearing care professional replaces the wax lter in the speaker.
ProWax miniFit lter
The speaker has a white wax lter attached to the end where the
earpiece is attached. The wax lter avoid wax and debris from
damaging the speaker. If the lter becomes clogged, please replace
the wax lter or contact your hearing care professional.
Remove the earpiece from the speaker before replacing the wax lter.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Always use the same type of wax lter as was originally supplied with the
hearing aid. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of wax
lters, contact your hearing care professional.

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Customised earpieces:
Micro mould, LiteTip, or Power ex mould
There are three dierent types of moulds: Micro mould, LiteTip,
and Power ex mould. Micro mould and LiteTip are available in two
dierent materials. The earpieces are customised for your ear.
LiteTip
VarioTherm®
LiteTip*
Power ex
mould
Micro mould
VarioTherm®
Micro mould*
® VarioTherm is a registered trademark of Dreve
* VarioTherm Micro mould and LiteTip do not have a wax lter
Clean customised earpiece
The earpiece should be cleaned
regularly.
The earpiece has a white wax
lter that must be replaced
when clogged, or if the hearing
aid does not sound normal.
Wax lter
Vent

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New
lter
Replace ProWax lter in customised earpieces
2. Remove 3. Insert
Remove the tool from
the shell. The tool
has two pins, one
empty for removal
and one with the new
wax lter.
Push the empty pin
into the wax lter in
the earpiece and pull
it out.
Insert the new wax
lter using the other
pin, remove the tool
and throw it out.
1. Tool
New
lter
Old lter
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Always use the same type of wax lter as was originally supplied with the
hearing aid. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of wax
lters, contact your hearing care professional.

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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 aid 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 aid
Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while
wearing it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an o switch, as the hearing aid still
draws current from the battery in this mode.
Apply a very long press to the
button to mute the hearing aid.
To reactivate the hearing aid,
push the button briey.
Options

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Press the button to change program
Note that if you have two hearing aids, the
RIGHT hearing aid switches forward from
e.g. program 1 to 2 and the LEFT hearing
aid switches backwards from e.g. program
4 to 3.
Change programs
Your hearing aid can have up to 4 dierent programs.
These are programmed by your hearing care professional.
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”
Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press

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You will hear
2 beeps at
the starting
volume level
Change volume
When you have two hearing aids, 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 hearing aid
programmed by your hearing care professional, simply open and then
close the battery drawer.
Open Close
MAXIMUM
STARTING
LEVEL
MINIMUM
A short press on the
RIGHT hearing aid
increases the volume
A short press on the
LEFT hearing aid
decreases the volume

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Tamper-resistant battery drawer
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 aid.
Close the drawer using your ngers. Make sure the drawer is
completely closed.
Open and close the battery drawer

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Other options
Autophone
can automatically activate a phone program in
the hearing aid, if your telephone has a dedicated
magnet. The magnet needs to be placed at your
telephone next to the sound outlet.
For more information, please contact your hearing care professional.
Wireless accessories
As an enhancement to your wireless hearing aid 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 aid.
Remote Control
Remote Control oers the ability
to change program, adjust
volume or mute your hearing aid.
For more information, please
contact your hearing care
professional or visit:
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