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Instructions for use miniRITE R
miniRITE T
Oticon More™

Model overview
This booklet is valid for the Oticon More™ family in the following hearing
aid models:
miniRITE R
miniRITE T
FW 1.1
Oticon More 1 miniRITE R 05714464032877
Oticon More 2 miniRITE R 05714464032884
Oticon More 3 miniRITE R 05714464032891
Oticon More 1 miniRITE T 05714464032877
Oticon More 2 miniRITE T 05714464032884
Oticon More 3 miniRITE T 05714464032891
The following speakers are available for the above model:
Speaker 60
Speaker 85
Speaker 100

Power Receiver Mold speaker 100
Power Receiver Mold speaker 105
MicroShell 60
MicroShell 85

Intended use
Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound
to the ear.
Indications for use Bilateral or unilateral impaired hearing of sensorineural,
conductive or mixed type ranging from a slight (16 dB HL*)
to profound (95 dB HL*) degree of hearing loss, with an
individual frequency configuration.
Intended user Person with hearing loss using a hearing aid and their
caregivers. Hearing care professional responsible for
adjusting the hearing aid.
Intended user group Adults and children older than 36 months.
Use environment Indoor and outdoor.
Contraindications Not suitable for infants below 36 months. Users of active
implants must pay special attention when using the hearing
aid. For more information read the Warnings section.
Clinical benefits The hearing aid is designed to provide better speech
understanding to help ease communication with the aim
of improving quality of life.
*As specified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, asha.org, using pure-tone average
of 0.5, 1 and 2 kHz.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing aid amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your
personal hearing capabilities during the hearing aid fitting performed by
your hearing care professional.

Table of contents
Continues on next page
About
Your hearing aid, speaker and earpiece 9
Getting started
Charging time 12
Battery performance 13
Turn hearing aids ON/OFF using the charger 14
Turn hearing aids ON/OFF using the push button 15
Turn hearing aids ON/OFF 16
Low battery indication 17
Identify left and right hearing aid 18
How to replace the disposable battery — size 312 20
Put on hearing aid 22
Daily use
Cleaning 24
Replace standard earpieces 26
ProWax miniFit filter 28
Clean customized earpieces 30
Replace ProWax filter 31
Hearing aid storage 32
Change volume 33
Change program 34
Options
Flight mode 36
Mute your hearing aids 38
Using your hearing aid with iPhone, iPad and iPod 40
Using your hearing aid with Android devices 41
Pairing and compatibility 42
Wireless accessories and other options 43

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Table of contents Your hearing aid, speaker and earpiece
Rechargeable battery
(miniRITE R only)
Can only be replaced by the
hearing care professional
Wax filter
Protects the
speaker from
earwax damage
Speaker
Sound out
Ear grip
Holds the speaker
in place (optional)
Push button
Upper part
Lower part
Microphones
Sound in
LED light
Nail grip
(miniRITE T only)
Opens the
battery drawer
About
Battery drawer
(miniRITE T only)
Contains the battery
Tinnitus
Tinnitus SoundSupport™ (optional) 46
Sound options and volume adjustments 48
Limitation on use time 50
Tinnitus SoundSupport warnings 53
Warnings
General warnings 54
More info
Troubleshooting 66
Water & dust resistant (IP68) 70
Conditions of use 71
Technical information 74
Mobile phone 78
Warranty 85
Your individual hearing aid settings 86
Sound and LED light indicators 89
Technical Data 94

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The speakers use one of the following earpieces:
Standard earpieces Customized earpieces
MicroMold
VarioTherm® MicroMold
 LiteTip
 VarioTherm® LiteTip
60 85
Note
For details on replacing the dome, see the Replace
standard earpieces section.
VarioTherm® is a registered trademark
of Dreve.
100
100
105
60
85
Power dome
Grip Tip
Available in small and large, left
and right, with or without vent.
OpenBass dome
Bass dome, double vent
*Only as OpenBass dome for speaker 60
6 mm5 mm* 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm
Standard speakers
The hearing aid uses one of the following speakers:
Power Receiver Mold MicroShell
Dome sizes

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Charging time
(miniRITE R only)
Ensure you fully charge your hearing aids before first use and charge
them every night. This ensures you start your day with fully charged
hearing aids.
If your hearing aid’s battery is completely drained, the normal charging
time is:
3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour
Fully charged 50% charged 25% charged
When the battery is fully charged, the charging process stops
automatically.
Charging time may vary depending on the remaining capacity of the
battery and between the left/right hearing aid.
For instructions on how to use your charger, see the charger’s
instructions for use.
Getting started
Battery performance
In both miniRITE R and miniRITE T, battery performance varies
depending on your individual use and hearing aid settings.
Streaming sound from a TV, mobile phone or connectivity devices can
influence this performance.
Rechargeable battery — miniRITE R only
If your rechargeable hearing aids do not perform for a full day, you
may need to have the rechargeable battery replaced. If so, contact
your hearing care professional.
If your hearing aids run out of battery, ensure you recharge them by
placing them in the charger.
Be aware that restarting the hearing aids does not give you more
usage time.

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Turn hearing aids ON/OFF using the charger
(miniRITE R only)
Your hearing aids automatically turn ON when removed from the
charger.
The hearing aid LED light turns GREEN after approximately two seconds.
Wait until the hearing aid LED light blinks GREEN twice, confirming that
it is ready for use. Depending on your hearing aid settings, you may also
hear a start-up jingle.
Your hearing aid automatically turns OFF and starts charging when
placed in the charger. The hearing aid LED light turns ORANGE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If applicable, ensure that your charger is powered or that the charger’s built-in
battery is charged when the hearing aid is seated in the charging port. For
more information, see your charger’s instructions for use.
Turn hearing aids ON/OFF using the push button
(miniRITE R only)
The hearing aids can be turned ON/OFF using the push button.
To turn ON
Press and hold the lower part of the push button for
approximately two seconds until the hearing aid LED
light turns GREEN.
Release the push button and wait until the hearing aid
LED light blinks GREEN twice.
The hearing aid is now turned ON.
To turn OFF
Press and hold the lower part of the push button for
approximately three seconds until the hearing aid LED
light turns ORANGE.The hearing aid plays four
descending tones. Release the push button and the
hearing aid is turned OFF.
For information regarding tones, see the Sound and LED light
indicators section.

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Turn hearing aids ON/OFF
(miniRITE T only)
The battery drawer is used to turn the hearing aids ON and OFF.
To save battery life, make sure your hearing aids are switched OFF
when you are not wearing them. To perform a quick reset of hearing
aid settings, open and close the battery drawer.
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer.
Low battery indication
Just before the battery runs out completely, you will hear four
descending tones. To extend battery performance, ensure you stop any
audio streaming.
miniRITE R: When the battery is running low, you will hear three
alternate beeps. This gives you approximately two hours before the
hearing aid runs out of battery. At this point, you may continue to stream
audio for approximately one hour.
miniRITE T: When the battery is running low, you will hear three
alternate beeps. This gives you approximately 15 minutes before the
hearing aid runs out of battery. At this point, Bluetooth® connectivity
is turned OFF.
Three alternate beeps
= The battery is running low.
Four descending tones
= The battery has run out.
LED light
Continuous ORANGE blinks indicate low battery.

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Identify left and right hearing aid
(miniRITE T only)
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid,
as they may be programmed differently.
You can find left/right color indicators on the hearing aid itself and on
60 and 85 speakers as shown. Indicator markings (either L or R) can also
be found on 100 speakers and some earpieces.
For 105 speakers, the indicator is found on the earpiece.
A RED indicator marks the
RIGHT hearing aid
A BLUE indicator marks
the LEFT hearing aid
Identify left and right hearing aid
(miniRITE R only)
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid,
as they may be programmed differently.
You can find left/right color indicators on the hearing aid itself and on
60 and 85 speakers as shown. Indicator markings (either L or R) can also
be found on 100 speakers and some earpieces.
For 105 speakers, the indicator is found on the earpiece.
A RED indicator marks the
RIGHT hearing aid.
A BLUE indicator marks
the LEFT hearing aid.

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How to replace the disposable battery — size 312
(miniRITE T only)
2. Uncover 3. Insert
Fully open the
battery drawer and
remove the battery.
Remove the sticky
label from the + side
of the new battery.
Insert the new battery
into the battery drawer
with the + side facing
upwards.
1. Remove
MultiTool
Close the battery drawer.
You may hear a jingle through the
earpiece.
You can use the MultiTool to change
the battery. 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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Put on hearing aid
Ear grip
(optional)
Place the hearing aid
behind your ear.
You should always use
the speaker with an
earpiece attached.
Ensure you only use
parts designed for
your hearing aid.
Hold the bend of the
speaker wire between
your thumb and index
finger.
The earpiece should
point towards the
opening of the ear
canal.
Gently push the
earpiece into your ear
canal until the speaker
wire sits close to your
head.
If the speaker has an
ear grip, place it in the
ear so it follows the
contour of the ear.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Do not drop your hearing aid when handling it. Ensure you hold it over
a soft surface to avoid damage while cleaning it.
Clean the microphone openings
Use the MultiTool brush to carefully brush
debris away from the openings and the
surface around the openings.
Ensure that you do not forcefully squeeze
parts of the MultiTool into the microphone
openings. This may damage the hearing aid.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To clean the hearing aid, use a soft, dry cloth. The hearing aid must never be
washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
Microphone
openings
Cleaning
The MultiTool contains a brush and wire loop for cleaning and removing
earwax. If you need a new MultiTool, contact your hearing care
professional.
Brush
Wire loopMagnet
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool at least
30 centimeters (1 foot) away from credit cards and other magnetically-
sensitive devices.
Daily use

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the earpiece is not on the speaker when removed from the ear, the
earpiece may still be in the ear canal. For further instructions, consult
your hearing care professional.
Replace standard earpieces
It is important that you do not clean the standard earpiece (dome and
Grip Tip). If the earpiece is filled with earwax, replace it with a new one.
Grip Tip needs to be replaced at least once a month.
Hold on to the speaker
and pull off the
earpiece.
Insert the speaker
exactly into the
middle of the earpiece
to get a secure fit.
Push firmly to ensure
that the earpiece is
securely fastened.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Ensure you always use the same type of wax filter as originally supplied
with the hearing aid. If you are in doubt about the use or replacement of wax
filters, contact your hearing care professional.
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
filter.
Insert the empty pin
into the wax filter in
the speaker and pull
it out.
Insert the new wax
filter using the other
pin, remove the tool,
and throw it out.
1. Tool
New
filter
New
filter
Empty
pin
Old
filter
Final
Note
If you use a mold or LiteTip, your hearing care professional must replace the wax filter in the speaker.
ProWax miniFit lter
The speaker has a white wax filter
attached to the end where the earpiece
is attached. The wax filter keeps earwax
and debris from damaging the speaker.
Ensure you replace the filter when
clogged, or if the hearing aid does not
sound normal. Alternatively, contact your
hearing care professional. Ensure you
remove the earpiece from the speaker
before replacing the wax filter. To do this,
see the Replace standard earpieces
section.
ProWax filter

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ProWax filter
Clean customized earpieces
Ensure that you regularly clean the
earpiece.
The earpiece has a white wax filter* that
keeps earwax and debris from damaging
the speaker.
Ensure you replace the filter when clogged,
or if the hearing aid does not sound normal.
Alternatively, contact your hearing care
professional.
Clean the vent by
inserting the brush
through the hole,
twisting it slightly.
Vent
New
filter
Replace ProWax 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
filter.
Insert the empty pin
into the wax filter in
the earpiece and pull
it out.
Insert the new wax
filter using the other
pin, remove the tool,
and throw it out.
1. Tool
New
filter
Old filter
Note
If you use a mold or MicroMold, your hearing care professional must replace the wax filter in the speaker.
* VarioTherm MicroMold and LiteTip do not have a wax filter

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Hearing aid storage
(miniRITE R only)
When you are not using your hearing aid, the charger is the best place to
keep it.
To ensure the longest life of the rechargeable battery in the hearing aid,
do not expose it to excessive heat. For example, do not leave the hearing
aid in the sun in front of a window or in a car, even if the hearing aid is in
the charger.
Long-term storage
Before you put away or store the hearing aid for a prolonged period of
time (more than 14 days), ensure you first fully charge the hearing aid,
and then turn it OFF. This way the battery can be charged again.
Change volume
The push button lets you adjust the volume. When you increase or
decrease the volume, you hear a beep.
For information regarding button press times, see the table General
settings overview for your hearing aid, in the Your individual hearing
aid settings section at the end of this booklet.
MAXIMUM
START-UP
VOLUME
MINIMUM
Press button to
increase volume
Press button to
decrease volume
Note
To protect the rechargeable battery, it is necessary that you fully charge the hearing aid every six months.
If a stored hearing aid is not charged within a six month period, the rechargeable battery must be replaced.

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Change program
Your hearing aid can save up to four different programs configured by
your hearing care professional. Depending on the program you choose
(1,2,3 or 4), you hear one to four tones.
For information regarding tones, see the Sound and LED light
indicators section.
For information regarding button press times see the table General
settings overview for your hearing aid, in the Your individual hearing
aid settings section at the end of this booklet.
Press the push button to switch between programs.
The program cycle switches one program forward
when the upper part of the push button is pressed,
for example program 1 to 2 or program 4 to 1.
If the lower part of the push button is pressed, the
program cycle goes backward, for example 2 to 1 or
program 1 to 4.

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To activate and deactivate
Press and hold either end of the push
button for at least seven seconds. A
jingle and an LED light pattern confirm
your action.
Opening and closing the battery drawer
also deactivates Flight mode.
miniRITE T
Flight mode
When Flight mode is activated, Bluetooth connectivity is turned OFF.
However, the hearing aid is still turned ON and functioning. Be aware
that pressing the push button on one hearing aid, activates Flight mode
on both hearing aids. For more information about sounds and lights, see
the Sound and LED light indicators section.
To activate and deactivate
Press and hold the lower part of the push
button for seven seconds.
Four descending tones, a short jingle and
an LED light pattern confirm your action.
miniRITE R
Options

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Mute your hearing aids
In both miniRITE T and miniRITE R you can mute your hearing aids by
using one of the following optional devices/app:
• ON App
• ConnectClip
• Remote Control 3.0
How to unmute your hearing aids
You can unmute your hearing aids by using one of the optional devices/
app or by applying a short press to the upper or lower part of the push
button on the hearing aids.
miniRITE T only
You can also mute your hearing aids by pressing either end of the push
button for four seconds.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an OFF button, as the hearing aid is still
using battery power in this mode.