Sonic Touch User manual

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Touch™
User Guide
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Owner Information
Hearing Aid Model: ________________
Battery Size: 10A
Hearing Aid Serial Number:
(Located inside battery compartment)
Left:_______________ Right:________________
Listening Program
Number Listening Environment
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2
3
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Table of Contents
Owner Information....................................................ii
Hearing Expectations................................................2
Your Touch™ Hearing Aid .........................................4
Turning Your Touch™ Hearing Aid On and Off..........7
Putting Your Touch™ Hearing Aid On Your Ear........8
Removing Your Touch™ Hearing Aid ........................9
Telephone Use ..........................................................9
The Sound Dome and Speaker Unit .........................10
Reducing Feedback/Squeal......................................11
Using The Program Button.......................................12
SmartTones ..............................................................13
Changing The Battery ...............................................13
Replacing the Wax Guards........................................15
Warranty....................................................................16
Repair........................................................................16
Maintenance and Care..............................................17
Troubleshooting ........................................................19
Warning to Hearing Aid Users ..................................21
Get the Most from your Hearing Aid.........................22

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Hearing Expectations
Set Appropriate Expectations
It is important that you have the right expectations
regarding your hearing aids. Hearing aids will give you
better hearing, but they are not a cure for hearing loss.
People whose expectations are too high (“I thought
they would make my hearing normal”) are likely to be
disappointed and may give up.
Hearing Aids Can:
Help you hear and understand better in most•
situations.
Allow you to participate more in group situations•
and meetings.
Hearing Aids Cannot:
Give you normal hearing.•
Hearing Aids May Not:
Let you hear very soft sounds.•
Block ALL background noises–especially in•
noisy groups. Even people without hearing loss
may have difficulty hearing in the presence of
background noise.

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Be Patient
Unlike eyeglasses, which correct your vision as soon
as you first put them on, hearing aids need some time
for proper adjustment. It may take several weeks or
months to completely adjust to your hearing aids, so try
to be patient. During the first week or so, try different
listening situations, such as one-on-one conversations
with family and friends and conversations with two
or three people at home or in quiet settings. Also, try
having conversations in noisier places like parties,
restaurants, meetings, and outdoors. Do not forget
that some situations are simply too noisy in general—
even for people without hearing loss. So, do not get
discouraged.
Consistent use of your hearing aid is strongly
recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does not
allow you to obtain the full benefit from your aid.
The use of a hearing aid is only a part of total hearing
rehabilitation, and may need to be supplemented by
auditory training and instruction in speech reading.

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Your Touch™Hearing Aid
Thank you for purchasing a Sonic Innovations hearing
aid. Sonic Innovations incorporates an advanced digital
processor for more lifelike sound. With your hearing aid,
you’ll be able to enjoy more natural everyday sound quality.
Your hearing aid has been programmed to fit your
hearing and communication needs. If you feel your
program needs to change, your hearing healthcare
provider can make changes to improve the sound.
Please review this instruction guide carefully. It contains
information on the use and care of your hearing aid. With
proper use and care, your hearing aid will improve your
connection with the world around you.

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Tube
Sound
dome
Battery
Compartment
Front
Microphone
Rear
Microphone
Sound
Outlet
Program
Button
Note: Never attempt to re-form the speaker
unit or insert anything into the speaker unit.
Speaker Unit
Receiver
Assembly
Retention
Lock

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Manufacturer
Right/Left
Indicator
Red = Right
Blue = Left
Serial Number
Color Clip

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Turning Your Touch™ Hearing Aid On and Off
Before turning off your hearing aid, wipe away any
moisture with a soft cloth.
To turn off your hearing aid, open the battery door
slightly. You should feel a small click when the door is
open far enough to turn the hearing aid off, as pictured
below.
Fully close the door to turn the device back on.
Your hearing aid may be programmed to alert you
with SmartTones™when it turns on or off. Your hearing
healthcare provider will tell you if this feature is
enabled. Your hearing aid may also have a “power on”
delay. This allows you to insert the aid before it is fully
active.
To prolong battery life, turn off your hearing aid when
not in use.
On Off

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Putting Your Touch™ Hearing Aid On Your Ear
Place your hearing aid1.
over the top of your ear.
Grasp the speaker unit where2.
it bends and push the sound
dome into your ear canal.
The sound dome should be
placed far enough into the
ear that the speaker unit lies
flush with your head. When
the sound dome is placed
appropriately, you should not
be able to see the speaker
unit sticking out when you
look directly into a mirror.
Use your finger to3.
position the retention lock
comfortably in the bowl of
your ear.