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On/Off function

The door to the battery compartment serves as the On/Off
switch for your 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 consumption, turn the instrument off when it

is not in use.

5

Switch off the instrument.

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Summary of Contents for HD295

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Vigor HD295 Before use please read these instructions to help you get the best out of your hearing aid ...

Page 2: ...ucts available Please familiarise yourself with the information in this guide It contains important instructions for proper use and care technical performance information and other general information about your hearing system 1 Front microphone input 2 Switch control 3 Rear microphone input 4 Battery door 5 Connecting wire 6 Loudspeaker unit 7 Wax guard 8 Dome 7 ...

Page 3: ...s 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 increase the benefits you get from using a HD295 hearing system Wear the system regularly in order to get comfortable with using it Begin by wearing your system for short periods of time in quiet enviro...

Page 4: ...ar Page 7 8 Using the telephone Page 9 Inserting Removing the battery Page 10 Low battery warning Page 11 Battery safety Page 12 Maintenance and cleaning Page 13 Changing the wax guard Page 14 General advice Page 15 16 Repairs Page 16 Troubleshooting Page 17 18 General precautions Page 19 4 ...

Page 5: ...our 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 consumption turn the instrument off when it is not in use 5 Switch off the instrument ...

Page 6: ... to P4 You will hear one or more beeps The number of beeps indicates which program you have selected one beep program one two beeps program two etc When the hearing aid is turned off and then back on the hearing aid always returns to the default setting P1 Unless arranged otherwise prior to shipment the programs are set as different volume levels Program 1 is the softest option program 4 is the lo...

Page 7: ...old your hearing instrument by the top 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 ear so that the housing portion is behind your ear and the dome is in front ...

Page 8: ...emove the hearing instrument from your ear simply pull the wire outward with your thumb and forefinger Push the dome into your ear canal until it sits comfortably and the connecting wire lies flat against the side of your head Note When the dome is placed correctly you should not see the wire sticking out when looking directly into a mirror If you have not already turned on your hearing instrument...

Page 9: ...ential 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 hearing instrument but not directly on the instrument If there is feedback it may take a few seconds for the instrument s signal processing to adapt This technique may require practice 9 ...

Page 10: ...ew battery and place it into the battery compartment matching the plus sign on flat side of the battery to the plus sign in the battery compartment 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 should now be on Tip Removing the battery when the instrument ...

Page 11: ...e 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 helpful to keep spare batteries with you in case you need them Your HD295 uses a size 312 battery 11 ...

Page 12: ...ren 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 Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable or reverse a battery s polarity 12 ...

Page 13: ...ve grease or moisture You should avoid 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 dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open Alternatively you could store the instrument in a dry aid kit available from www hearingdirec...

Page 14: ...ax guard Replacing the wax guard A wax guard is used to protect the internal components from exposure to wax and dust We strongly recommend inspecting the wax guard each time before wearing the hearing aid It is quite common for wax to be picked up even from the first time the hearing aid is worn There is no specific time frame recommended between wax guard changes as this varies considerably acro...

Page 15: ... find it beneficial to use a drying kit specially designed for hearing systems Temperature extremes Do not expose your hearing system to extremes of heat Some typical situations to avoid Do not wear your hearing system when using a hair dryer Do not leave your hearing system in your car or in direct sunlight Do not attempt to dry your hearing system in any device other than an approved drying kit ...

Page 16: ...use an increased production of earwax In rare cases the anti allergenic materials may cause skin irritation If so or if in doubt consult your GP or ENT consultant Only use approved cleaning products on your hearing system Do not wear your hearing system while applying cosmetics such as hairspray Repairs If your HD295 malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open...

Page 17: ...rument Is your ear full of wax No sound Is the instrument switched on Is there a battery in the instrument Is the battery still good Is your ear full of wax Is the dome full of wax Is the wax guard full of wax Cause Possible Remedy Switch it on Insert a battery Replace it with a new one Visit your GP Clean dome Change wax guard Put it in again Change to bigger dome Move your hand away or create so...

Page 18: ...uttering 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 old Cause Possible Remedy Always switch off the instrument at night Check the date on the battery packaging Replace it with a new one Clean it or use a new one Use a desiccator 18 ...

Page 19: ... 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 momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the instruments Warning Do not wear the instrument in mined or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument us...

Page 20: ...Manufactured by Retone Hearing Technology Co Ltd ...

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