oticon Opn 1 miniRITE User manual

Instructions for use miniRITE
miniRITE T
Oticon Opn
Oticon Siya

Model overview
This booklet is valid for Oticon Opn™ and Oticon Siya families,
in the following hearing aid models:
FW 5
Oticon Opn 1 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131335227
Oticon Opn 2 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131335234
Oticon Opn 3 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131335241
Oticon Opn 1 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131335227
Oticon Opn 2 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131335234
Oticon Opn 3 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131335241
FW 6
Oticon Opn 1 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131340795
Oticon Opn 2 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131340818
Oticon Opn 3 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131340801
Oticon Opn 1 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131340795
Oticon Opn 2 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131340818
Oticon Opn 3 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131340801
FW 1
Oticon Siya 1 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131340887
Oticon Siya 2 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05707131340894
Oticon Siya 1 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131340887
Oticon Siya 2 miniRITE T GTIN: (01) 05707131340894
The following speakers are available for the listed models:
Speaker 60
Speaker 85
Speaker 100 (Power Instrument)
Power Receiver Mold 100 (Power Instrument)
Power Receiver Mold 105 (Power Instrument)

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet gives you guidance on how to use and maintain your
new hearing aid. Please read the booklet carefully, including the
Warning section. This will help you to get the most out of your new
hearing aid.
Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet
your needs. If you have further questions, please contact your
hearing care professional.
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For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help
you easily navigate through the different 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. This hearing aid is intended for
use by adults and children older than 36 months.
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.
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About
Identify your hearing aid, speaker, and earpiece 8
miniRITE 10
miniRITE T 11
Identify left and right hearing aid 12
MultiTool for handling batteries and cleaning 13
Start up
Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF 14
When to replace the battery 15
How to replace the battery (size 312) 16
Handling
Put on the hearing aid 18
Caring for your hearing aid 19
Standard earpieces: Replace dome or Grip Tip 20
Replace ProWax miniFit filter 23

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Customized earpieces: Clean MicroMold, LiteTip,
or Power Receiver Mold 24
Replace ProWax filter 25
Flight mode 26
Options
Optional features and accessories 27
Change volume miniRITE 28
Change volume miniRITE T 29
Change program 30
Mute the hearing aid 32
Use hearing aids with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch 33
Wireless accessories 36
Other options 37
Tinnitus
Tinnitus SoundSupport™ (optional) 38
Guidelines for tinnitus sound generator users 39
Sound options and volume adjustment 40
Limitation on use time 44
Warnings related to tinnitus 47
Warnings
General warnings 48
More info
Troubleshooting guide 56
Water & dust resistant (IP68) 58
Conditions of use 59
Warranty 60
Mobile phone 62
Technical information 64
Your individual hearing aid settings 70
Technical Data 72

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About
Identify your hearing aid, speaker, and earpiece
60 85 100 100
105
miniRITE
miniRITE T
Ear grip
(optional)
Standard
speakers
The hearing aids uses one of the following speakers:
Power
Receiver
Mold
Ear grip
(optional)
The standard speakers use one of the following earpieces:
Standard earpieces: Customized earpieces:
LiteTip
VarioTherm® LiteTip
Open dome MicroMold
VarioTherm® MicroMold
Please see details for replacing the dome in
chapter “Replace dome or GripTip”
® VarioTherm is a registered trademark
of Dreve
Power dome
Grip Tip*
* Available in small and large, left and
right, with or without vent.
Bass dome, single vent
Bass dome, double vent
* only as open dome for speaker 60
** not for open dome
6 mm5 mm* 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm**
Dome sizes

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miniRITE
What it is and does
Push button
Mute, change
volume, and
programs
Microphones
Sound in
Battery drawer
Contains the battery
and functions as an
on/off switch
Wax filter
Wax pro-
tection of
speaker
Speaker
Sound out
Ear grip
Holds the speaker
in place (optional)
Nail grip
Open the
battery drawer
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What it is and does
Battery drawer
Contains the battery
and functions as an
on/off switch
Wax filter
Wax pro-
tection of
speaker
Speaker
Sound out
Ear grip
Holds the speaker
in place (optional)
Push button
Mute, change
volume, and
programs
Microphones
Sound in
Nail grip
Open the
battery drawer

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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 may be programmed differently.
You can find left/right color indicators in the battery drawer and on
60 and 85 speakers as shown. Indicators (either L or R) can also be
found on 100 speakers and some earpieces.
A RED indicator marks
the RIGHT hearing aid.
A BLUE indicator marks
the LEFT hearing aid.
MultiTool for handling batteries and cleaning
The MultiTool contains a magnet that makes it easier to replace the
battery in the hearing aid. It also contains a brush and wire loop for
cleaning and removing earwax. If you need a new MultiTool, please
contact your hearing care professional.
Brush
Wire loopMagnet
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool at least 30 cm
away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

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Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF
The battery drawer is used to switch the hearing aid on and off.
To save battery life, make sure your hearing aid is switched off
when you are not wearing it. If you wish to return to the standard
settings of the hearing aid, simply open and close the battery
drawer (quick reset).
Turn ON
Close the
battery
drawer with
the battery
in place.
Turn OFF
Open the
battery drawer.
Start up
When to replace the battery
When it is time to replace the battery, you will hear three beeps
repeated at moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Three beeps*
= The battery is running low
Four beeps
= The battery has run out
Battery tip
To make sure the hearing aid is always working, bring spare
batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.
*Bluetooth® will be turned off and it will not be possible to use wireless accessories.
Note: The batteries need to be replaced more often if you are streaming audio or music to
your hearing aids.

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How to replace the battery (size 312)
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 ensure optimal
functioning.
Insert the new bat-
tery into the battery
drawer. Make sure the
+side is facing up.
1. Remove
MultiTool
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 MultiTool can be used 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 the hearing aid
Ear grip
(optional)
Place the hearing
aid behind your ear.
The speaker should
always be used
with an earpiece
attached. Use only
parts designed for
your hearing aid.
Hold the bend of
the speaker wire
between your
thumb and index
finger. The ear-
piece should point
towards 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
Handling
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 any debris away
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. The hearing aid must
never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
Microphone
openings

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Standard earpieces: Replace dome or Grip Tip
The standard earpiece should not be cleaned. If the earpiece
is filled 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 off the earpiece.
Insert the speaker
exactly into the
middle of the
earpiece to obtain a
secure attachment.
Push firmly to ensure
that the earpiece is
fastened securely.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the earpiece is not on the speaker when removed from the ear,
the earpiece may still be in the ear canal. Consult your hearing care
professional for further instructions.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Always use the same type of wax filter as was originally supplied with
the hearing aid. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of
wax filters, contact your hearing care professional.
ProWax miniFit lter
The speaker has a white wax filter
attached to the end where the earpiece
is attached. The wax filter keeps wax
and debris from damaging the speaker.
Replace the wax filter or contact your
hearing care professional if the filter
becomes clogged or the hearing aid
does not sound normal.
Remove the earpiece from the speaker
before replacing the wax filter.
Wax filter
Replace ProWax miniFit lter
2. Remove 3. Insert
Remove the tool
from the shell. The
tool has two pins,
one empty for re-
moval and one with
the new wax filter.
Push 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
Old
filter
Final
Note:
If you use a mold or LiteTip, your hearing care professional must replace the wax
filter in the speaker.

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Wax filter
Customized earpieces: Clean MicroMold, LiteTip,
or Power Receiver Mold
The earpiece should be cleaned
regularly.
The earpiece has a white wax
filter*. The filter keeps wax
and debris from damaging the
speaker.
Replace the filter when
clogged, or if the hearing
aid does not sound normal.
Alternatively, contact your
hearing care professional.
Clean the vent by pressing
the brush through the hole,
twisting it slightly.
Vent
* VarioTherm MicroMold and LiteTip do not have a wax filter
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.
Push 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

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Flight mode
When boarding an airplane or entering an area in which it is
prohibited to radiate radio signals, flight mode must be activated.
The hearing aid will still be working. It is only necessary to activate
flight mode on one hearing aid; this will turn off Bluetooth® on
both hearing aids.
To activate and deactivate
Press the push button for
at least 7 seconds. A jingle
confirms your action.
Opening and closing the
battery drawer will also
deactivate flight mode.
See chapter “Quick reset”.
Press either end of
the button
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Optional features and accessories
The features and accessories described in the following pages are
optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out
how your hearing aid is programmed.
If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program
may be helpful. These are programmed by your hearing care
professional.
Write down hearing situations in which you may need help.
Options

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You will hear
2 beeps at
start-up level
Change volume miniRITE
The push button allows you to adjust the volume.
You will hear a click when you turn the volume up or down.
MAXIMUM
START-UP
LEVEL
MINIMUM
A short press on the
RIGHT hearing aid
increases the volume.
A short press on the
LEFT hearing aid
decreases the volume
You will hear
2 beeps at
start-up level
Change volume miniRITE T
The push button allows you to adjust the volume.
You will hear a click when you turn the volume up or down.
MAXIMUM
START-UP
LEVEL
MINIMUM
Press button to turn
up volume
Press button to turn
down volume
To be filled out by the hearing care professional
Volume change LEFT RIGHT Short press

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Change program
Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs.
These are programmed by your hearing care professional.
To be filled out by the hearing care professional
Program Activation sound When to use
1“1 beep”
2“2 beeps”
3“3 beeps”
4“4 beeps”
miniRITE
Press the button to change program
Note that if you have two hearing aids, the RIGHT hearing
aid switches forwards, e.g. from program 1 to 2, and the
LEFT hearing aid switches backwards, e.g. from program
4 to 3.
Change program Short press Long press
miniRITE T
Press up or down between programs
Note that you can change continuously between programs -
both up and down in the program order. For example if, you
want to go from program 1 to 4, you can press the down
button once instead of pressing the up button 3 times.
Change program LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press

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Mute the hearing aid
Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing aid still
draws current from the battery in this mode.
Apply a very long press
(4 seconds) to the
button to mute the
hearing aid. To reactivate,
push the button briefly.
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Press either end of
the button
NOTE: the mute function only mutes the microphone(s) on the hearing aids.
Use hearing aids with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Your hearing aids are Made for
iPhone® and allow for direct
communication and control with
iPhone, iPad® or iPod touch®.
For assistance in using these
products with your hearing aids,
please contact your hearing care
professional or visit:
www.oticon.com/support
For information on compatibility,
please visit www.oticon.com/support
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.

Bluetooth
General
Accessibility
MFi Hearing Devices
On
William’s Hearing Aids
Oticon Opn
Bluetooth Pairing
Request
“William’s Hearing Aids” would
like to pair with your iPhone
Cancel Pair
✓
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Pair hearing aids with iPhone
2. General 3. Accessibility1. Settings
Open your iPhone
and go to “Settings”.
Make sure Bluetooth
is on. Then choose
“General”.
On the “General”
screen, choose
“Accessibility”.
On the “Accessibility”
screen, choose
“MFi Hearing Devices”.
6. Confirm pairing5. Select
Open and close the
battery drawer on
both hearing aids,
and place them
close to your iPhone.
The hearing aids
remain in pairing
mode for 3 minutes.
Your iPhone will
detect the hearing
aids for pairing.
Detected devices
will appear in your
iPhone list. Choose
your hearing aids.
Confirm pairing. If
you have two hearing
aids, pairing
confirmation is
needed for each
hearing aid.
4. Prepare
When you turn o your hearing aids or Apple® device, they will no longer be connected. To connect them again, turn on your hearing
aids by opening and closing the battery door. The hearing aids will then automatically reconnect to your Apple device.

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Wireless accessories
As an enhancement to your wireless hearing aid(s), a range
of accessories is available. These can enable you to hear and
communicate better in many everyday situations.
ConnectClip
When paired with your mobile
phone, you can use the hearing
aids as a hands-free headset or
as remote microphone.
TV Adapter 3.0
Wireless transmitter of sound
from TV and electronic audio
devices. TV Adapter streams
sound directly to your hearing
aids.
Remote Control 3.0
Offers the ability to change
program, adjust volume, or
mute your hearing aids.
Oticon ON App
Offers an intuitive and discreet
way to control your hearing
aids. For iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, and Android™ devices.
For more information visit:
www.oticon.com/support
Other options
Telecoil – optional for miniRITE T
Telecoil helps you hear better when using a
telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in
buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters,
churches, or lecture rooms. This symbol or a
similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been
installed.
Autophone
The autophone can automatically activate a phone
program in the hearing aid, if you place a dedicated
magnet on your phone.
For more information, please contact your hearing care professional.