Widex mind 330 Series User Instructions
Widex mind 330 Series User Instructions

Widex mind 330 Series User Instructions

M3-m/m3-m-cb behind-the-ear
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  • Page 1 User’s instructions The mind 330 Series m3-m/m3-m-CB Behind-the-ear...
  • Page 2 We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary. Hearing aids, their accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your na- tional Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you..........6 Cleaning .
  • Page 4: Thank You

    … Earmould … Instant ear-tip … Custom ear-tip ear. We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid. Important Unless otherwise indicated, the information provid- ed in this booklet applies to all three ear-set types. In...
  • Page 5: The Hearing Aid

    General The hearing aid Function signals Your hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indi- The illustration below shows the hearing aid without cate the use of certain functions. The signal can be a the ear-set. spoken message or tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you.
  • Page 6: The Battery

    General The battery 1. Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer. Do not press the battery drawer beyond the open position. We recommend Zinc Air batteries. Use a size 10 bat- 2. Place the battery in the drawer so that the plus (+) tery for your hearing aid.
  • Page 7: Removing The Battery

    General Removing the battery Low battery indication 1. Hold the hearing aid with its battery drawer open In the standard setting the hearing aid will produce a in one hand and hold the battery magnet in the spoken message when the battery is nearly exhausted other hand.
  • Page 8: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    General Turning the hearing aid on and off The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a The battery drawer of your hearing aid also functions nail grip, which means that you as the on/off switch. need a tool to open the battery 1.
  • Page 9: Possible Start-Up Settings

    General Possible start-up settings Listening programs The hearing aid can be set to start up in two different Your hearing aid may be provided with up to four lis- ways: tening programs intended for specific listening situa- tions. • In the standard start-up setting the hearing aid mini- mises whistling while it is being placed on the ear.
  • Page 10: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    General Zen: Makes fractal tones. The tones are adjusted ac- Switching between the listening programs cording to your hearing loss. If your hearing aid model is provided The Zen program may be used with amplification so with a program button, you can both the surrounding sounds and the fractal tones are switch between the listening pro- heard together.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    General Remote control If you have chosen the tone indication instead of a spo- ken message, beep-tones tell you which program you Some hearing aid models may be pro- have chosen: vided with a remote control. These hear- ing aids have no program button. If your •...
  • Page 12: Hearing Aid With An Earmould

    Hearing aid with an earmould Hearing aid with an earmould Placing the hearing aid and earmould 1. Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding The ear-set consists of the following parts: the lower part of the tubing. 1. Earhook 2.
  • Page 13: Removing The Hearing Aid And Earmould

    Hearing aid with an earmould Removing the hearing aid and earmould Cleaning 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind The following cleaning accessories are available for the the ear. hearing aid and ear-set. 2. Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, 1.
  • Page 14: The Hearing Aid

    Hearing aid with an earmould The hearing aid The earmould Clean the hearing aid with the Make sure that your earmould is clean and free of ear- soft cloth after use. Never use wa- wax and moisture. Never use alcohol or other cleaning ter or cleaning solutions to clean solutions to clean the earmould.
  • Page 15: Changing The Tubing

    Hearing aid with an earmould In case of malfunction 4. At least once a week, disconnect the earmould from the tubing and rinse the earmould thoroughly If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight. 5.
  • Page 16: Hearing Aid With An Instant Ear-Tip

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: The ear-set consists of the following parts: • Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ 1. Tubing with ENT doctor.
  • Page 17: Right/Left Identification

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Right/left identification Placing the hearing aid and ear-tip The ear-set tubing is available in dif- 1. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the ferent lengths for the right and left hook and tubing rest comfortably on the ear, close ear, respectively.
  • Page 18: Removing The Hearing Aid And Ear-Tip

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Removing the hearing aid and ear-tip Cleaning 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind The following cleaning accessories are available for the the ear. hearing aid and ear-set. 2. Carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal, while 1.
  • Page 19: The Hearing Aid

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip The hearing aid The ear-set Clean the hearing aid with the Make sure that the ear-set is clean and free of earwax, soft cloth after use. Never use wa- moisture or the like. Otherwise the ear-tip may come ter or cleaning solutions to clean off.
  • Page 20 Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Cleaning a blocked tubing: If necessary, the ear-tip can be 1. Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and in- rinsed: dex finger. With your other hand grip the tubing Pull the ear-tip off the tubing. and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 21: Changing The Ear-Set

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Changing the ear-set Assembling a new ear-set The ear-set should be changed on a regular basis. The Push the ear-tip onto the tubing. It is very important life of the ear-set is individual and depends on a number that the ear-tip is firmly secured.
  • Page 22: Tubing And Ear-Tip Size

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Tubing and ear-tip size Trimming the anchor The ear-set must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly. It is The anchor is supplied separately from important to choose the correct tubing length and ear- the rest of the ear-set and can be tip size in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit.
  • Page 23 Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Example 1 Example 2 1a. Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the 2a. Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the upper hole on the side of the tubing until the an- upper hole on the side of the tubing until the an- chor is stopped by the grip at the end.
  • Page 24: In Case Of Malfunction

    Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip In case of malfunction General information 3. Make sure that the end of the anchor loop is flush If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: with the small hole and there are no sharp edges. Use the tip of your finger to check for sharp edges.
  • Page 25: Hearing Aid With A Custom Ear-Tip

    Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: The ear-set consists of the following parts: • Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ 1. Tubing with ENT doctor.
  • Page 26: Right/Left Identification

    The custom ear-tip has ”Widex” printed on it. Red print indicates that the ear-tip is for the right ear and blue print that it...
  • Page 27: Removing The Hearing Aid And Custom

    Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Removing the hearing aid and custom Cleaning ear-tip The following cleaning accessories are available for the 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind hearing aid and ear-set. the ear. 1. Soft cloth 2.
  • Page 28: The Hearing Aid

    General The hearing aid Cleaning a blocked tubing: Clean the hearing aid with the soft 1. Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and in- cloth after use. Never use water or dex finger. With your other hand grip the tubing cleaning solutions to clean the and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 29: Changing The Tubing

    Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip General Changing the tubing If necessary, the custom ear-tip can be rinsed: The tubing should be changed on a regular basis. The life of the tubing is individual and depends on a number Pull the ear-tip off the tubing, as of factors, such as how much the hearing aid is used.
  • Page 30: Assembling A New Ear-Set

    Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip General Assembling a new ear-set Tubing size 1. Hold the custom ear-tip between two fingers, with The ear-set must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly. It is the extraction cord downwards. Hold the tubing important to choose the correct tubing length in order with the other hand as illustrated.
  • Page 31: In Case Of Malfunction

    Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip General In case of malfunction If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: • Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ ENT doctor.
  • Page 32: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines • When not in use, do not expose the hearing aid to ex- or other areas with explosive gases.
  • Page 33: Good Advice

    General Good advice • 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 • The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumu- that it takes time to get used to a new hearing aid lation of earwax.
  • Page 34: Your Hearing Aid

    Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: __________________ Battery size: __________________ Ear-set:  Earmould  Instant ear-tip  Custom ear-tip Ear-tip size: Left______ Right______ Tubing size: Left______ Right______ Listening programs Chosen program position Master Acclimatisation Music Comfort...
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