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SONIC

Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off

The On/Off switch for your hearing 

aid is integrated into the battery 

compartment door. 

When the battery compartment 

is fully closed the hearing aid is 

turned on. 

Before turning your hearing aid 

off, wipe away any moisture with 

a soft cloth. 

To turn the hearing aid off, 

open the battery  compartment 

halfway, until it clicks into the 

Off position.  

To prolong battery life, turn your 

hearing aid off when not in use. 

On

Off

Summary of Contents for Ion

Page 1: ...www sonici com User Guide ...

Page 2: ...2 SONIC Owner Information Hearing Aid Model Battery Size 10A Hearing Aid Serial Number Located inside battery compartment Left Right Listening Program Number Listening Situation 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 3: ...rograms 12 SmartTonesTM 13 Changing The Battery 13 Battery Type 13 Change Batteries Regularly 14 Important Information About Your Battery 16 Putting Your ionTM Hearing Aid On Your Ear 17 Removing Your Hearing Aid 18 Telephone Use 18 Correcting Feedback Whistling 19 Daily Maintenance Storage 20 Warnings to Prospective Hearing Aid Users 24 Troubleshooting 25 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 2...

Page 4: ... a wide variety of listening situations without the isolation commonly experienced with traditional hearing aids Your hearing aid has been programmed to fit your hearing and communication needs If you require programming changes your hearing healthcare professional can make adjustments to improve the sound Please review this user guide carefully It contains information on the use and care of your ...

Page 5: ... 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 hear...

Page 6: ...ith two or three people at home or in quiet settings Also try having conversations in noisier places like parties restaurants meetings and outdoors But 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 recom mended In most cases infrequent use does not allow you to obtain ...

Page 7: ...or damage due to misuse abuse accidents tampering or negligence are not covered under the warranty If your hearing aid malfunctions it must be serviced by an authorized Sonic service representative or your warranty may be voided Note Your hearing healthcare professional may charge a service fee for processing warranty repairs If you have any questions regarding repairs contact your hearing healthc...

Page 8: ...8 SONIC IonTM Hearing Aid Sound Tube Dome Battery Compartment Front Microphone Rear Microphone Sound Outlet Program Button Retention Lock ion TM Earhook ...

Page 9: ...9 IONTM USER GUIDE Manufacturer Right Left Indicator Red Right Blue Left Serial Number ...

Page 10: ...oor When the battery compartment is fully closed the hearing aid is turned on Before turning your hearing aid off wipe away any moisture with a soft cloth To turn the hearing aid off open the battery compartment halfway until it clicks into the Off position To prolong battery life turn your hearing aid off when not in use On Off ...

Page 11: ...nd set to meet your individual time requirements for putting on the hearing aid When this feature is activated closing the battery compartment turns the hearing aid on and begins the start up countdown You will hear a series of beeps while the countdown is in process Position the hearing aid in your ear After several seconds the hearing aid will turn on and you will hear the power on tones play in...

Page 12: ... of the hearing aid When changing to a new listening program your hearing aid will play a number of beeps equal to the number of the program to which it is chang ing For example if you are in listening program 2 and you press the program button you will hear 3 beeps indicating that you have changed to listening program 3 With each press of the program button your hearing aid will cycle through up ...

Page 13: ...istening situation and the length of daily use A tone sequence or Voice Alert will tell you when the battery in your hearing aid is low When you hear the warning change the battery in your hearing aid If the battery gets so low that it cannot supply enough power to your hearing aid a SmartTone power off sequence will play and the aid will shut off Place a new battery in the aid to turn it back on ...

Page 14: ... aid may be programmed with SmartTones or Voice Alerts to tell you when to change the battery Below is a table designed to help you determine when you should change the batteries The exact battery life you experience may vary Hearing Aid Model Battery Type Change Battery Every ion 400 10A 58 75 hours ion 200 10A 96 108 hours ion 10A 96 108 hours Approximate number of hours ...

Page 15: ...e with a soft cloth 2 Open the battery compartment by pushing up on the battery door catch 3 Turn the aid over and gently shake the battery out into your hand Be careful not to lose the battery Insert a new battery 1 Place a new battery into the battery compartment plus side up 2 Close the battery door ...

Page 16: ...ies in front of children or let them see where you keep your supply Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason Never let a child obtain a battery or place it in his or her mouth Batteries are small and can be harmful if swallowed Keep batteries out of the reach of pets and small children In case of ingestion contact your physician In the United States you may also call the National Button Ba...

Page 17: ...s and push the dome into your ear canal The dome should be placed far enough into the ear that the sound tube lies flush with your head When the dome is placed appropriately you will not be able to see the sound tube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror 3 Use your finger to position the retention lock comfortably in the bowl of your ear ...

Page 18: ...n your ear canal after removal of the hearing aid DO NOT attempt to remove the dome yourself Seek immediate care from your hearing healthcare professional or physician Telephone Use Your hearing aid allows you to use the telephone as you normally would Select the listening program on your hearing aid that is best for you when using the phone If you experience discomfort from the dome pressing in y...

Page 19: ...r hearing aid whistling or squealing we recommend that you contact your hearing healthcare professional Your hearing aid may include a feature that will eliminate constant feedback Should you experience excessive feedback or whistling follow these steps to remove constant feedback 1 Make sure you are in a quiet environment 2 Press and hold the push button on your hearing aid for approximately four...

Page 20: ...hol to clean your hearing aids sound tubes or domes Gently wipe the case of your hearing aid with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove body oil and moisture Always remove your hearing aids when using haircare products The hearing aid can become clogged and cease to function properly A hard plastic case may be provided to carry and store your hearing aid when not in use If your hearing aid wi...

Page 21: ...n water or other liquids as this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry Protect your hearing aid from rough handling and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors Do not leave the hearing aid in or near direct heat or sunlight as excessive heat can damage the hearing aid or deform the casing or sound tube ...

Page 22: ...h to clean the outside of the sound tube and dome 3 Use the black cleaning rod to push any debris out of the sound tube The cleaning rod should be inserted where the sound tube attaches to the hearing aid casing and pushed all the way through the sound tube and out through the dome 4 To attach the sound tube snap it straight onto the hearing aid You should never attempt to modify the shape of the ...

Page 23: ...nd tube or the dome irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from wearing your hearing aid please contact your hearing healthcare professional The sound tube and dome should be changed every third month or sooner if the sound tube becomes stiff or brittle The Sound Dome We recommend that you have your hearing healthcare professional change the domes for you If your hear ing healthcare profes...

Page 24: ...ncephalogram EEG Electrocardiogram EKG Short Wave Diathermy or other electrical or magnetic treatment Other types of radiation burglary alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mobile telephone etc will not damage the hearing aid They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds in the hearing aids Do not wear the hearing aids in mines or other explosive area...

Page 25: ... be low or dead Replace battery Hearing aid may not be on Turn on the hearing aid Start up delay is on Wait a few seconds for device to turn on Sound tube or dome is blocked with moisture or debris Use the vent cleaning tool to clear the sound tube or dome Not Loud Enough Dome not inserted properly Re insert dome Battery may be low or dead Replace the battery Sound tube or dome is blocked Clear th...

Page 26: ...battery Dome not inserted properly Re insert dome Program settings not optimum Consult your hearing healthcare professional Battery Door Won t Close Battery not positioned correctly Make sure the battery is prop erly positioned in the battery compartment The side must face the battery door Debris in the battery compartment Remove the debris before inserting the battery Battery Stuck in Aid Battery...

Page 27: ...onformance with the requirements of the Directive 93 42 EEC of the Council of the European Communities concerning medical devices MDD This is certified by applying this marking Declarations of conformity are available at Sonic Innovations Inc 2501 Cottontail Lane Somerset NJ 08873 ...

Page 28: ...all Australia only 1800 639 263 International Sonic AG Morgenstrasse 131B 3018 Bern Switzerland 41 31 560 21 21 France Sonic France Parc des Barbanniers 3 allée des Barbanniers CS 40006 92635 Gennevilliers cedex 33 1 41 88 00 88 Sonic AG Morgenstrasse 131B 3018 Bern Switzerland 41 31 560 21 21 Sonic Innovations Inc 2501 Cottontail Lane Somerset NJ 08873 USA 1 888 423 7834 Germany Sonic Hörgeräte G...

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