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User’s instructions 

The mind

TM

330 Series

m3-19 

Behind-the-ear

Summary of Contents for Mind 330 m3-19

Page 1: ...User s instructions The mindTM 330 Series m3 19 Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...mitting diode 6 Right left identification 7 The battery 8 Inserting the battery 9 Low battery indication 10 Turning the hearing aid on and off 12 Placing the hearing aid and earmould 13 Removing the hearing aid and earmould 14 Possible start up settings 15 Automatic volume adjustment 16 Fine tuning volume 17 Listening programs 19 Switching between the listening programs 21 Remote control 23 Using ...

Page 3: ... The illustration below shows the hearing aid and ear set The ear set consists of tubing and an earmould 1 Microphone cover giving access to the micro phone openings where the sound enters the hear ing aid 2 Volume control for fine tuning of volume is avail able on some models 3 Light emitting diode 4 Program button 5 On off switch 6 Battery drawer with nail grip for easy opening 7 Integrated earh...

Page 4: ...vated Light emitting diode 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 pro grams are activated Right 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...

Page 5: ...and the listening environments in which you use it Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery in the hearing aid remember to remove the adhesive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start func tioning after a few seconds Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance 1 Use the nail grip to swing open the battery drawer 2 Pla...

Page 6: ...rom one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer lock This lock can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child The to...

Page 7: ...en the hearing aid is turned off In the standard setting a spoken message will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on see page 6 Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days 1 2 3 Placing the hearing aid and earmould 1 Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the t...

Page 8: ...t out It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand Possible start up settings The hearing aid can be set to start up in two different ways In the standard start up setting the hearing aid mini mises whistling while it is being placed on the ear The alternative is a setting where the hearing aid whistles slightly while you place it on the ear Together with you...

Page 9: ...ne indication deactivated see page 6 When you raise the volume you will hear a higher beep tone for each step the volume is raised When you lower the volume you will hear a deeper beep tone for each step the volume is lowered When the maximum or mini mum adjustment level is reached a steady tone will sound Important Your hearing aid is a powerful instrument Do not use it at uncomfortably high volu...

Page 10: ...ort Attenuates background noise Audibility Extender Makes high frequency sounds audible T In this program you listen via the telecoil T and not via the hearing aid microphone M The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed If you activate the tel ecoil program you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds To turn off the sound completely Keep pressing the volume con...

Page 11: ... two listening programs with one Zen style each can be programmed for Zen Switching between the listening programs You can switch between the programs by using the program button on the back of the hear ing aid Each time you use the program button a click is pro duced unless this function has been disabled A spoken mes sage will indicate your choice of program Important Use of the different Zen pr...

Page 12: ...p If you wish to have the program button disabled please consult your hearing care professional Remote control an alternative way of operating the hearing aid A remote control is an accessory for the hearing aid You can easily operate your hearing aid without a remote control but it gives you a number of additional options For help to determine whether you could benefit from a remote con trol plea...

Page 13: ...ided with a telecoil and you have the telecoil program in your hearing aid you can choose this program to obtain the best possi ble sound You may also have to move the telephone a little upwards or downwards to find the best position Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear set 1 Soft cloth 2 Small brush 3 Wax removing tool 4 Small screwdriver Contact y...

Page 14: ...left open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry The microphone openings 1 Use the small screwdriver to lift up the microphone cover and remove the cover 2 Remove any dirt from around the microphone openings on the hearing aid and on the cover with the small brush 3 Pass the wax removing tool through both micro phone openings to clean these 4 Replace the microphone cover 1 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 15: ...moving tool 1 2 3 4 At least once a week disconnect the earmould from the tubing and rinse the earmould thorough ly in lukewarm water Allow it to dry overnight 5 If there is still moisture in the earmould use a blower or similar to blow it dry before attaching the earmould to the tubing Changing the tubing If your ear set tubing becomes slack stiff yellow or cracked replace the tubing For further ...

Page 16: ...y a Widex drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of mois ture inside the hearing aid See the instructions en closed with the Widex drying kit Do not wear your hearing aid in the shower or swim ming or when using a hair dryer perfume or other sprays Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself Do not wear your hearing aid during x ray MR scans CT scans short wave diathermy or sim...

Page 17: ...hysician immediately The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing but can help you make best possible use of your remain ing hearing ability However you should be aware that it takes time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials Still in rare cases skin irritation can occur If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or e...

Page 18: ...er programs you must use the program button on the hearing aid As soon as you remove the audio shoe the usual program order is re established In the form on the next page your hearing care profes sional 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 hearing care professional Program Program order with ...

Page 19: ...lude some quick advice in case you experience problems Before contacting your hear ing care professional please follow the advice below If the hearing aid is dead it could be because The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is pushed all the way upwards and that the word OFF is not visible on the switch The battery is dead or does not work Insert a new bat tery in the hearing ...

Page 20: ... is not correctly placed in your ear canal Take the earmould out and reinsert it The earmould fits loosely in your ear canal Contact your hearing care professional If the hearing aid functions intermittently it could be because The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple of times also see page 12 Your hearing aid To be filled out by the hearing care professional Date _______...

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