Sonic Spotlight Series Use and care manual

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Sonic Spotlight
Series: Captivate
miniRITE T R Battery
Replacement
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Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
solutions
Rechargeability
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Review: Lithium-ion
Batteries
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Lithium-ion Fact #1
•Li-ion batteries are
considered “dangerous
goods”
•Transportation costs
increase due to
Li-ion fees AND
dangerous goods fees
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Lithium-ion Fact #2
•Li-ion batteries can be
fatal if swallowed by
humans or pets
•Keep out of reach of
children and pets
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Lithium-ion Fact #3
•Lithium ion batteries
can catch fire or
explode
•Exposed to hot
conditions
•Internal components
are compromised
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Lithium-ion Fact #4
•Lithium ion batteries are
not recyclable
•Disposal of li-ion batteries
need to be done
according to local laws
and regulations
•Local recycling places
may provide designated
containers for li-ion
batteries
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Lithium-ion Fact #5
•Lithium-ion is an effective battery solution for
hearing aids
•A rechargeable hearing instrument with integrated
Li-ion battery technology can provide
•A full day of use
•Including streaming activity
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Sonic’s Li-ion solution
Captivate
miniRITE T R
and Charger
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The Captivate Li-ion System
•miniRITE T R
•100|80|60|40|20 Te ch
Levels
•Available in 6 Colors
•Beige, taupe, brown, grey,
dark grey, black
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MNR T R Overview
Techni cal Fea tur es
•Double push button
•Volume/Program/Mute
•Tel ecoil
•miniFit speakers
•Hydrophobic coating
•IP68 rated
•2.4 GHz Bluetooth®Low Energy
•NFMI (near-field magnetic induction)
•LED visual indicator
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Charger Overview
•The charger uses inductive
technology that allows
contactless charging of the
hearing instrument via induction
coil
•The magnetic connection in the
charger prevents the hearing
instruments from falling out
•When the hearing instruments
are inserted into the charger, it
automatically starts charging
•The hearing instruments turn ON
when they are removed from the
charger
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Charger Overview
•Power on/off LED
•Hearing instruments slot in
easily
•Guaranteed contact
•Power supply via:
•Power supply with
integrated USB
•Fixed mounted USB cable
•Compatibility with power
banks
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Charging Times
•Note!
•Charging times
vary with
temperature
•It will take longer to
charge if exposed
to colder temps
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Battery Replacement
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Battery Replacement
•Known Challenge
•Replacement of battery by HCP
•Solution
•As small Li-ion batteries may not last the lifetime of the HI, it
makes sense to create an easy and convenient way to replace
the battery
•Captivate is designed with a battery drawer and battery that
easily can be handled by the HCP
•Replacement of the Li-ion battery can only be performed by
trained hearing care professionals.
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New! in EXPRESSfit®Pro 2020.1
•Battery
Replacement
feature
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Battery Replacement
•Step 1: Connect aids
•Go to “Batteries” tab in Finish
Session
•Recommendation is to replace at
less than 85% capacity
•Disconnect instruments
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Battery Replacement
•Step 2: Replace batteries
•Requires red pin removal tool
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Wear Gloves
•When handling Lithium-ion
batteries, it is extremely
important to WEAR GLOVES
•Natural oils or any type of
moisture can compromise the
integrity of the lithium-ion
battery
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