Widex mind 330 Sereis, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The mindTM 330 mindTM 330Z Series m3 CIC m3Z CIC Completely in canal ...

Page 2: ...6 The battery 7 Inserting the battery 7 Low battery indication 9 Turning the hearing aid on and off 10 Placing the hearing aid 11 Removing the hearing aid 12 Possible start up settings 12 Automatic volume adjustment 13 Fine tuning volume 13 Remote control 14 Listening programs 15 Zen program 17 Benefits 17 Indications for use 17 Directions for use 18 Precautions 19 Warnings 19 Risks 20 Switching b...

Page 3: ...l be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid The hearing aid 1 Microphone opening where the sound enters the hearing aid 2 Battery drawer 3 Nail grip on the battery drawer for easy opening 4 On off function which is built into the battery drawer 5 Sound outlet 6 Widex wax guard 7 Extraction cord 8 9 vent At the back of this booklet your hearing care profes sional can indicate the type of vent used...

Page 4: ...ies Use a size 10 bat tery for your hearing aid To obtain replacement batteries please consult your hearing care professional It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations regard ing disposal of used batteries on the battery pack The battery life will depend on a number of factors such as the setting of your hearing aid how many hours you use it daily and the listenin...

Page 5: ... space inside the hearing aid 1 2 3 Low battery indication In the standard setting the hearing aid will produce a spoken message when the battery is nearly exhausted see page 6 If a setting with tone indication has been chosen four beep tones will be produced Once the battery is totally exhausted the hearing aid will be completely silent Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low...

Page 6: ...er 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 Placing the hearing aid 1 Close the battery drawer completely 2 Hold your hearing aid by the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger Slowly guide the hear ing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance 3 Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of yo...

Page 7: ...e you place it in the ear Together with your hearing care professional you can choose the start up setting that suits your needs best Automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac cordance with your sound environment Fine tuning volume Ordinarily you cannot fine tune the volume in your hearing aid However if you choose to have a remote control for your hearing ...

Page 8: ...e chosen to have a remote control for your hearing aid you can have up to four listening programs intended for specific listening situations At the back of this booklet your hearing care professional can list which of the following listening programs are available in your hearing aid If your needs change over time the combination of those listening programs can be changed Master Standard program A...

Page 9: ... be provided with a unique op tional listening program called Zen It makes musical tones and sometimes a rushing noise in the back ground using the latest in Fractal technology These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss so you can listen to them at any time and at any place with a simple push of the program button The Zen program may be used alone without amplification in quiet when yo...

Page 10: ...e follow the recom mendations of your hearing healthcare professionals as to how to use the program when to use the pro gram and or how long to use the program Precautions To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the Zen pro gram when used as a sound therapy tool for tinnitus the tinnitus management program must be designed and conducted by Hearing Healthcare Professionals who are trained in tinn...

Page 11: ...n Perceived decrease in loudness tolerance of sounds speech not as clear or worsening tinnitus Switching between the listening programs If you have access to several programs via a remote control a spoken message will indicate your program choice each time you switch to another program see page 6 If you have chosen the tone indication setting instead of a spoken message beep tones tell you which p...

Page 12: ...tely in canal model It is very important for the hearing aid s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt 1 Clean your hearing aid daily with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax and dirt Never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solu tions 2 When the hearing aid is not in use the battery drawer should be left open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to...

Page 13: ...crophone opening 1 2a 2b 3 The sound outlet It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax If it is blocked do as follows Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth If the sound outlet is still blocked you should change the wax guard see page 29 Important If you cannot clean the sound outlet completely you should contact your hearing care p...

Page 14: ... that case you should see your hearing care professional The microphone opening If dirt or earwax has gathered around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front do as follows Open the battery drawer and remove the battery Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is fac ing downwards Guide the short end of wax re moving tool no 3 through the microphone opening on the battery drawer from...

Page 15: ... aid will be void A Widex wax guard system consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard Wax guards come in a carrying case The wax guard is mounted on one end of the holder Changing the wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet Pull the wax guard straight out 1 Vent opening 2 Sound outlet 3 Used wax guard ...

Page 16: ...iscard the holder with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook Never reuse a wax guard The frequency with which wax guards should be changed varies from one individual to another depend ing on for example the type and amount of earwax produced If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing care professional 4 Important If the wax guard fits loosely discard i...

Page 17: ...ents with high humidity a drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture in side the hearing aid See the instructions enclosed with the drying kit Do not wear your hearing aid in the shower or swim ming or when using a hair dryer perfume or other sprays Use care when applying topical lotions such as suntanning oils lotions or sunscreens Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yo...

Page 18: ...d the 24 Hour National Button Bat tery Ingestion Hotline at 202 626 3333 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 y...

Page 19: ... the micro phone opening as described on page 27 If you sus pect that earwax or dirt has migrated through the microphone opening and into the actual micro phone inside the hearing aid contact your hearing care professional Do not insert anything into the ac tual microphone If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough it could be because The sound outlet is blocked Clean the area around the sou...

Page 20: ...irst time users only wear the hearing aid for short periods of time at the beginning The skin in the ear canal is very thin and may swell a bit because of the pressure from the hearing aid Take 2 3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid If the soreness continues contact your hearing care professional Your hearing aid To be filled out by the hearing care professional Date __________________...

Page 21: ...Printed by HTO 2010 10 9 514 0117 041 01 9 514 0117 041 01v CIB178 1010 ...