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in CaSe of malfunCTion

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

the hearing aid is

completely silent

the hearing aid is not

turned on

Make sure the battery

drawer is pushed all the

way upwards

the battery does not

work

insert a new battery in

the hearing aid

the hearing aid

volume is not

powerful enough

the battery is nearly

exhausted

insert a new battery in

the hearing aid

Your ear is blocked by

earwax

contact your ent doctor/

physician

Your hearing may have

changed

contact your hearing care

professional

the microphone open-

ings are blocked or par-

tially blocked by dirt

contact your hearing care

professional for advice

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Summary of Contents for mind 220 Series

Page 1: ...User instructions The mind 440 mind 330 mind 220 Series m4 19 m3 19 m2 19 model Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...2 Your widex mind hearing aid To be filled out by the hearing care professional mind440 mind330 mind220 Date ___________________________________________ Battery size 13 ...

Page 3: ...3 Programs Master Music TV T M T Comfort Acclimatisation Audibility Extender Zen Zen ...

Page 4: ... The battery 14 Inserting the battery 15 Low battery indication 19 Turning the hearing aid on and off 20 Positioning the hearing aid 22 Removing the hearing aid 24 Volume adjustment 25 Listening programs 28 Switching between the listening programs 33 Using a telephone 35 Cleaning 36 The hearing aid 37 Accessories 39 4 ...

Page 5: ...In case of malfunction 44 Caring for your hearing aid 46 Warnings 48 Advice 53 Symbols 55 5 ...

Page 6: ...d The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear set The choice of ear set solution depends on your specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual 1 Microphone cover 2 Volume control optional 3 Light emitting diode 4 Program button 5 On off switch 6 Battery drawer with nail grip ...

Page 7: ...x or seven digits on the product please contact your hearing care professional Your hearing aid may be provided with a listening program called Zen It makes musical tones and sometimes a rushing noise in the background These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss ...

Page 8: ...level exceed ing 132 dB SPL There may be a risk of damaging your residual hearing NOTE In addition to these user instructions a separate user manual is provid ed describing the various ear set solutions available for your hearing aid Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids ...

Page 9: ...tain important information and instructions Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid NOTE Your hearing aid ear set and accessories may not look exactly as illus trated in this booklet We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary ...

Page 10: ...ound i e music noise source for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet Indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from moderate 40 dB HL to severe 100 dB HL and all hearing loss configurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care profession als audiologists hearing aid specialists otolaryngologists who are tr...

Page 11: ...ight left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears the hearing aids can be provided with coloured marks red mark right and blue mark left The arrow shows the position of the identification mark ...

Page 12: ...sage Smart Speak or tones SmartTone The signal can also be deactivated Functions Default set tings Other settings Adjusting volume Tone Off Confirming program button use Clicking sound Off Changing program Message Tones off Starting up the hearing aid Message Tone off Warning about low battery Message 4 tones off Service reminder Off Message ...

Page 13: ...ode The hearing aid is provided with a light emitting diode This may be set to flash when a signal is received from a remote control if such is used the hearing aid is turned on or certain listening programs are activated ...

Page 14: ...earing aid To obtain replacement batteries please consult your hearing care professional It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced ...

Page 15: ...aid remember to remove the adhesive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start func tioning after a few seconds CAUTION Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted substance as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction ...

Page 16: ...16 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open ...

Page 17: ... on the battery faces upward You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incor rectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table ...

Page 18: ...s lock can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child A special tool for opening the lock will be included when ordering the lock see the drawing The lock is opened by pushing it to the right and then downward with the tool in one movement as illustrated ...

Page 19: ...you always have a spare battery with you WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batter ies may leak damaging the hearing aid WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is ex hausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals ...

Page 20: ...aring aid also functions as the on off switch Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid An acoustic indicator will indi cate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid ...

Page 21: ...d OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for sev eral days ...

Page 22: ... the opposite hand Place the hearing aid behind the ear so that the hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear close to your head For further information on the earmould and procedures see the separate ear set user manual provided If the ear set does not fit or sit properly causing discomfort irri tation redness or the like contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 23: ...23 ...

Page 24: ...24 Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube ...

Page 25: ... automatically in accordance with your sound environment Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control shaped like a small lever Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume ...

Page 26: ...tion has been disabled When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached a steady tone will sound WARNING Ifthevolumeinthehearingaidisgenerallytooloudortooweak orthe reproduced sounds are distorted or if you would like any further infor mation consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 27: ...ne has sounded To turn the sound on again Press the lever upwards or Change listening program Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off or when you change program If you wish to have the volume control disabled please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 28: ...lecoil T and not via the hearing aid microphones M The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed If you activate the telecoil program you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds M T In this program you listen via the hearing aid micro phones M and the telecoil T Comfort Attenuates background noise Acclimatisation This program has the same features as the Master pr...

Page 29: ...es high frequency sounds audible Zen Generates different kinds of tones or noise Zen Special Zen program with up to three different Zen styles If your needs change over time the combination of listening pro grams can be altered ...

Page 30: ...shing noise in the background These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss The Zen program may be used alone without amplification in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds Or it may be used with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds fractal tones and noise are heard together ...

Page 31: ...cluding speech The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important Switch the hearing aid to a non Zen program in those situations CAUTION If you perceive a decrease in loudness tolerance of sounds speech not as clear or worsening tinnitus contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 32: ...ults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treatment program that is prescribed by a hear ing care professional audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who is trained in tinnitus management Directions for use Because of the unique ways in which Zen is programmed in your hearing aid please follow the recommendations o...

Page 33: ...o another program an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled Program 1 Message or one short beep Program 2 Message or two short beeps Program 3 Message or three short beeps Program 4 Message or one long and one short beep Program 5 Message or one long and two short beeps Zen Message or tone ...

Page 34: ...on of the hearing aid or remote control A short press then allows you to cycle through the available Zen styles You can exit Zen by pressing and holding the program button for more than 1 second If you wish to have the program button disabled please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 35: ...g a telephone we recom mend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear rather than directly against the ear If the sound is not optimal try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position ...

Page 36: ... for the hearing aid and ear set For cleaning the ear set see the user manual Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids 1 Soft cloth 2 Small brush 3 Wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories 1 3 2 ...

Page 37: ...earing aid with the soft cloth after use If the microphone openings are still blocked contact your hear ing care professional WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid as this may cause it to malfunction ...

Page 38: ...38 When the hearing aid is not in use keep it in a warm dry place with the battery drawer open to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry ...

Page 39: ...39 Accessories Remote control A remote control gives you a number of additional options T DEX A device for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using a telecoil ...

Page 40: ...of ac cessories FM and CROS Bi CROS systems as well as external audio equipment radio TV etc On the form on page 27 your hearing care professional can make a note of the audio programs you have access to and where they are located For more information on the use of audio input consult your hear ing care professional ...

Page 41: ...41 Program order DAI M DAI 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 42: ...uipment which is connected to the electrical mains this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent safety standards Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols ...

Page 43: ...d onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe The system can be set according to your needs For more information on the SCOLA FM system consult the SCOLA user manual For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories please consult your hearing care pro fessional ...

Page 44: ...k Insert a new battery in the hearing aid The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough The battery is nearly exhausted Insert a new battery in the hearing aid Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The microphone open ings are blocked or par tially blocked by dirt Contact your hearing care professional f...

Page 45: ...e hearing aid func tions intermit tently The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple of times Note This information covers only the hearing aid See the Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids user manual for information specific to your ear set If the problems persist contact your hearing care professional for assistance ...

Page 46: ...46 Caringforyourhearingaid The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid ...

Page 47: ...o extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during intense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer pe...

Page 48: ...erwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is ...

Page 49: ...ge to their hear ing When selecting a listening program please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds e g traffic warning signals The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials None theless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you notice skin irri tation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hea...

Page 50: ...r hear ing aid and ear set during the day if there are any periods when you do not need them Make sure that you clean and inspect your hear ing aid and ear set as required If an ear infection or disease occurs you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care pro fessional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlorine...

Page 51: ...se pro cedures as well as from other types of radiation such as that in a microwave oven can damage your hearing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interference ...

Page 52: ...agnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equip ment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourse...

Page 53: ...e hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax Contact your physician ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of ear wax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may...

Page 54: ... equipment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and bat teries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste electrical and electronic equipment or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environ...

Page 55: ...uct is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol if appropriate the date of manufacture may also be stated date of manufacture the date when the product was manufactured use by date the date after which the product is not to be used Batch code the product s batch code lot or batch identification ...

Page 56: ...umber Keep away from sunlight the product must be protected from light sources and or the product must be kept away from heat Keep dry the product must be protected from moisture and or the product must be kept away from rain lower limit of temperature the lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed ...

Page 57: ...imits the highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use the user instructions contain important cautionary infor mation warnings precautions and must be read before using the product Caution warning text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product ...

Page 58: ... product is in conformity with the requirements set out in european ce marking directives alert the product is identified by r tte Directive 1999 5 ec as an equipment class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some ce member states C Tick mark the product complies with eMc and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or new Zealand market ...

Page 59: ...Title description interference electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product the six or seven digit number on the product is the serial number se rial numbers may not always be preceded by ...

Page 60: ...É 5qr0w7 d a Manual no 9 514 0273 001 02 Issue 2015 06 WIDEX MIND DEX and SCOLA are trademarks of Widex A S WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com ...

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