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CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID

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:

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Страница 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS THEMIND 440 MIND 330 MIND 220SERIES m4 19 m3 19 m2 19 model Behind the ear 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 1 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 2: ...IDEXMIND HEARINGAID To be filled out by the hearing care professional mind440 mind330 mind220 Date ___________________________________________ Battery size 13 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 2 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 3: ...3 Programs Master Music TV T M T Comfort Acclimatization Audibility Extender Zen Zen 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 3 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 4: ...ors 12 Light emitting diode 13 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 4 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 4 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 5: ...ms 36 Using a telephone 38 CLEANING 39 The hearing aid 40 ACCESSORIES 42 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 47 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID 49 WARNINGS 51 ADVICE 57 REGULATORY INFORMATION 58 SYMBOLS 62 5 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 5 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 6: ...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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 6 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 7: ...se 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 7 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 8: ...PL There may be a risk of damaging your residual hearing NOTE In addition to these user instructions a separate user manual is pro vided describing the various ear set solutions available for your hearing aid Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 8 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 9: ...n 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 9 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 10: ... 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 trained in hearing re habilitation as well a...

Страница 11: ...If you wear hearing aids on both ears the hearing aids can be provided with colored marks red mark right and blue mark left The arrow shows the position of the identification mark 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 11 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 12: ...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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 12 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 13: ...ovided 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 13 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 14: ...ment batteries please consult your hearing care professional It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding dispos al of used batteries Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 14 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 15: ...hesive tab Once the tab has been removed wait 60 seconds before placing the battery into the hearing aid 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 15 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 16: ...16 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 16 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 17: ...rd 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 17 6 5 2015 4 17 55 PM ...

Страница 18: ...e if the hearing aid is worn by a child A special tool for opening the lock may be includ ed 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 illus trated 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 18 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 19: ...attery 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 19 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 20: ...s 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 20 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 21: ...n 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 sever al days 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 21 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 22: ...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 earmold 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 22 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 23: ...23 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 23 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 24: ... the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earmold out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 24 6 5 2015 4 17 56 PM ...

Страница 25: ...ce 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 low er the volume 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 25 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 26: ...n 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 26 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 27: ...e sound on again Press the lever upwards or Change listening program Any adjustment of the volume setting will be canceled 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 27 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 28: ...is program you listen via the telecoil 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 28 6 5 ...

Страница 29: ...ification Audibility Extender Makes 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 29 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 30: ...und These sounds are shaped ac cording 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 30 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 31: ...s 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 31 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 32: ... 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 otolar yngologists 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 of your hearing care profe...

Страница 33: ...ssionals who are trained in tinnitus management A tinnitus management program should include a complete audi ological evaluation tinnitus diagnosis counseling use of proper amplification and or sound therapy tools Prior to any tinnitus management program it is advisable that you seek medical attention to exhaust any medical or surgical treatment options 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 33 6 5 2015 4 17...

Страница 34: ...y your hearing care pro fessionals Warnings Use of the Zen program may interfere with hearing everyday sounds including speech It should not be used when hearing such sounds is important Switch the hearing aid to a non Zen program in those situations 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 34 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 35: ...he use of conventional hearing aids stop using the hearing aids and the Zen program and seek attention from your hear ing care professional if any of the following symptoms are noted Skin irritation Perceived decrease in loudness tolerance of sounds speech not as clear or worsening tinnitus 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 35 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 36: ...tic indicator will sound un less 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 36 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 37: ...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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 37 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 38: ...d 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 38 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 39: ...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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 39 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 40: ...loth 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 40 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 41: ...41 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 41 6 5 2015 4 17 57 PM ...

Страница 42: ...SSORIES 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 42 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 43: ...ies as well as ex ternal audio equipment radio TV etc On the form on page 29 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 43 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 44: ...44 Program order DAI M DAI 1 2 3 4 5 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 44 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 45: ...to the electrical mains this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent UL safety standards Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 45 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 46: ... an FM shoe The system can be set according to your needs For more information on the SCOLA FM system consult the SCO LA user manual For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories please consult your hearing care pro fessional 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 46 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 47: ...the hearing aid The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough The battery is nearly ex hausted 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 ad vice 9 514 0273 041...

Страница 48: ...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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 48 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 49: ...GFORYOURHEARINGAID 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 49 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 50: ...high hu midity 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 perfume hair and body spray...

Страница 51: ...nd the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202 625 3333 Keep hearing aids and their parts accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 i...

Страница 52: ...th for any reason as you may risk swallowing it Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is intact If the hearing aid or the ear set breaks while in the ear canal contact your hearing care professional immediately Do not try to remove the parts yourself 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 52 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 53: ... 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 Nonetheless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hear ing care professional 9 5...

Страница 54: ...also re move your hearing 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 hearing aid and ear set as required If an ear infection or disease occurs you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use al ...

Страница 55: ...ons from these proce dures as well as from other types of radiation such as that in a micro wave oven can damage your hearing aid and the hearing aid can be come very hot Radiation from for example room surveillance equip ment burglar alarms and cell phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interference 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 55 6 5 2015 4 17 58 PM ...

Страница 56: ...her products such as alarm systems room surveillance equip ment and cell phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility stand ards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interfer ence with other equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19...

Страница 57: ... 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 not only reduce your own ...

Страница 58: ...equires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing aid Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often re ferred to as otolaryngologists otologists or otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treat abl...

Страница 59: ...tion to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hear ing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs tha...

Страница 60: ...s not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and reha bilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by t...

Страница 61: ...dled 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 electron ic equipment or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environment 9 514 0273 041 02_m ...

Страница 62: ...facturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol If ap propriate 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 S 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 62 6 5 2015 4 18 00 PM ...

Страница 63: ...ht 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 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 63 6 5 2015 4 18 00 PM ...

Страница 64: ...t temperatures to which the prod uct 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 S 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 64 6 5 2015 4 18 01 PM ...

Страница 65: ... 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 regu latory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 65 6 5 2015...

Страница 66: ...ence Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial num ber Serial numbers may not always be preceded by 9 514 0273 041 02_m 19 indd 66 6 5 2015 4 18 01 PM ...

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