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Operating instructions

HD210

Before use, please read these instructions to help you

get the best out of your HearingDirect.com hearing aid

V1.0  June 2011

Summary of Contents for HD210

Page 1: ...Title Operating instructions HD210 Before use please read these instructions to help you get the best out of your HearingDirect com hearing aid V1 0 June 2011...

Page 2: ...e chosen one of the best products available Please familiarise yourself with the information in this guide It contains important instructions for proper use and care technical performance information...

Page 3: ...It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the new sounds around you Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification and inc...

Page 4: ...e ear Page 7 8 Using the telephone Page 9 Removing the battery Page 10 Inserting the battery Page 11 Low battery warning Page 12 Battery safety Page 13 Maintenance and cleaning Page 14 16 General advi...

Page 5: ...ur hearing instrument When the door is fully closed the instrument is on To turn the instrument off put your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely Tip To reduce battery...

Page 6: ...instrument may have up to 4 programs These act as different volume settings Setting 1 is the softest option setting 4 is the loudest Special tones will indicate which memory has been activated One to...

Page 7: ...your hearing instrument by the tube right where it bends You may wish to open the battery door so the instrument is turned off while it is placed in the ear Hang the instrument over the top of your ea...

Page 8: ...lf To remove the hearing instrument from your ear simply pull the tube outward with your thumb and forefinger Push the dome into your ear until it sits comfortably and the tube lies flat against the s...

Page 9: ...ntial for this problem your system is equipped with feedback suppression which greatly reduces the chance of feedback Further measures to avoid feedback include positioning the phone close to the hear...

Page 10: ...mpartment completely with your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely Remove the used battery from the battery compartment Tip Hold the instrument over a table or a soft...

Page 11: ...ment A magnifying glass and good lighting may be helpful in seeing these small markings Close the battery compartment tightly but do not use force it should close very easily Your hearing system shoul...

Page 12: ...when your battery is getting low The instrument will signal when the battery power decreases to a certain level and will continue beeping until the instrument automatically switches off Tip It is hel...

Page 13: ...diminished mental capacity Keep batteries away from pets Do not place batteries in your mouth If a battery has been swallowed consult a GP immediately Do not expose batteries to temperature extremes D...

Page 14: ...void exposing your instrument directly to moisture such as rain or water from the shower If your instrument does get wet or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration it should be left to...

Page 15: ...hin tube from the instrument before cleaning Remove the thin tube from the instrument before cleaning by twisting the top of the tube 90 degrees away from the instrument and then lifting up Use a damp...

Page 16: ...sound coming through the thin tube and may be harmful for the instrument s electronics The thin tube and dome should be changed every few months or sooner if the thin tube becomes stiff or brittle Wh...

Page 17: ...t in water or other liquids If perspiration or humidity is an issue you may find it beneficial to use a drying kit specially designed for hearing systems Temperature extremes Do not expose your hearin...

Page 18: ...If you use cleaning products only use those recommended by your hearing healthcare professional as housing can be damaged by certain cleaning agents such as mineral acids hydrocarbons benzol esters al...

Page 19: ...r instrument It may cause permanent damage Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive treatment with X rays or MRI Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax In...

Page 20: ...re you holding your hand or an object e g a hat too close to the instrument Is your ear full of wax No sound Is the instrument switched on Is there a battery in the instrument Is the battery still goo...

Page 21: ...torted spluttering or weak Is the battery dead Is the battery dirty Did your instrument get moist Battery drains very quickly Did you leave your hearing instrument switched on at night Is the battery...

Page 22: ...er corresponding scanning procedures Other types of radiation burglary alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mobile telephones etc will not damage the instrument They could however momentar...

Page 23: ...Repairs If your Hearing Direct HD210 malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty 23...

Page 24: ...Supplied by Hearing Direct Ltd The Estate Office Stockbridge Road Sutton Scotney Hants SO21 3JW Puretone Ltd ME2 4FR...

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