Hearing Direct.com HD 350, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Hearing Direct com Operating instructions Before use please read these instructions to help you get the best out of your HearingDirect com hearing aid Model HD 350...

Page 2: ...njoyment to your life A period of adjustment may be needed to become accustomed to your new hearing aids and the renewed world of sounds you will experience The adjustment time varies for each individ...

Page 3: ...3 Left Model Serial Number Right Model Serial Number Battery Size Owner Information Complete the following for your own records...

Page 4: ...hearing aid 6 Proper placement on ear 7 Left and right hearing aids 8 On Off function 8 Battery information 9 Replacing the battery 11 Cleaning your hearing aids 12 Caring for your hearing aids 16 Tab...

Page 5: ...Telephone use 18 Push Button Multi memory 19 DO s and DON Ts 20 Troubleshooting 22 Warranty information 25 Service and repair information 27 Serial numbers 27 5...

Page 6: ...crophone Push Button Memory Switch Battery Compartment Microphone Grill Sound Inlet Front Microphone Dome Retention Guard Sound Tube Left Right Identifying Marks Model Serial Number 6 Your HD 350 hear...

Page 7: ...old the sound tube where it attaches to the ear dome and gently push the dome into your ear canal until it is just inside your ear canal l Step 3 Place the retention guard of the sound tube into the b...

Page 8: ...To turn your hearing aid on you simply need to close the battery door after inserting a battery There are two ways to turn your hearing aid off 1 Grasp the notch on the battery door and pull it until...

Page 9: ...tinuously monitors battery life When the battery becomes low the low battery warning sequence consisting of 3 double beeps is initiated After the warning beeps are complete normal operation resumes Th...

Page 10: ...s go dead remove them immediately and replace them with new batteries Batteries may be purchased from the HearingDirect com website Important Always discard used batteries in accordance with your loca...

Page 11: ...tep 2 Remove the tab on the 10A battery slide in the battery with the side up matching it to the on the battery compartment door l Step 3 Swing the door into the closed position The compartment should...

Page 12: ...any openings on the aids The sound tube delivers the amplified sound from the hearing aid into the ear It is important that these components fit properly in your ear The materials used in your hearing...

Page 13: ...ved by your doctor You should not use cotton swabs to clean your ears due to the risk of pushing the wax deeper into the ear canal Remove the sound tube from the hearing aid by gently twisting the tub...

Page 14: ...ube and dome Use the cleaning rod provided in storage case to clean the sound tube and dome Lightly push the cleaning rod through the sound tube inserting it in the opening where the tube attaches to...

Page 15: ...m coming through the tube and may be harmful to the hearing aid s electronics Re attach the sound tube onto the body of the aid by holding the sound tube in one hand and the hearing aid in the other h...

Page 16: ...sed to moisture in the form of humidity and perspiration while being worn The daily use of a dehumidifying system or drying kit is recommended These accessories may be purchased from the HearingDirect...

Page 17: ...necessary to store your hearing aids for an extended amount of time follow the steps below for proper storage 1 Remove the batteries 2 Clean the aid according to the instructions on page 12 3 Place t...

Page 18: ...to your ear as you would normally or you may want to try holding the telephone towards the top of the ear closer to where the microphone is If the hearing aid whistles try repositioning the phone rec...

Page 19: ...ature multiple volume memory settings for different listening situations The push button control is used to switch between memories that have been programmed Simply select your preferred option 19 Pus...

Page 20: ...place the battery when the low battery warning beep sequence begins l DO always care for your aid as outlined in this manual l DO dry the battery contacts with a cotton swab in case of humid weather o...

Page 21: ...DON T wear the hearing aids when having medical tests done such as MRI X rays or CT scans as different types of radiation may damage the hearing aid l DON T apply hair spray when wearing your hearing...

Page 22: ...sound tube Not Loud Enough l Replace the battery l Ensure that there is no wax or debris in the sound tube l Ensure that hearing aids are positioned behind the ear and that the dome is placed properly...

Page 23: ...that the dome is put into the ear canal l Excessive earwax and improperly sized sound tubes can cause whistling Sound is Distorted or Unclear l Replace the battery l Repair required Intermittent Soun...

Page 24: ...24 Static Noise l Replace the battery l If you are near an electromagnetic field i e near a computer screen or fluorescent lights step away to see if the static clears Trouble shooting...

Page 25: ...rt at our expense within the limits of the warranty This warranty will become invalid if the hearing aids have been tampered with or altered in any way or if the serial number has been altered defaced...

Page 26: ...performed by the manufacturer will be done within a reasonable period of time If warranty work is performed and there appears to be a defect malfunction or failure to conform to the warranty the obli...

Page 27: ...please refer to the troubleshooting information on the preceding pages In many cases these solutions can prevent the time and cost associated with a repair Please refer to the repair service procedure...

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