Summary of Contents for Vigor HD295
- Page 1 Operating instructions Before use, please read these instructions to help you get the best out of your hearing aid HD295 Vigor...
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for selecting this hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and are confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarise yourself with the information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care, technical performance information, and other general information about your hearing system.
- Page 3 You will enjoy more benefits from your HD295 hearing system by taking the following actions: Wear the system regularly in order to get comfortable with using it.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents On/Off function Page 5 Changing memory programs Page 6 Correct placement in the ear Page 7-8 Using the telephone Page 9 Inserting & Removing the battery Page 10 Low battery warning Page 11 Battery safety Page 12 Maintenance and cleaning Page 13 Changing the wax guard Page 14... -
Page 5: On/Off Function
On/Off function The door to the battery compartment serves as the On/Off switch for your hearing instrument. When the door is fully closed, the instrument is on. To turn the instrument off, put your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely. Tip: To reduce battery consumption, turn the instrument off when it is not in use. -
Page 6: Changing Memory Programs
Changing Whenever the hearing instrument is turned on, Memory 1 is automatically activated. Memories can then be selected by holding memory the top part of the switch for three seconds. The programs will be circulated from P1, P2, P3 to P4. programs You will hear one or more beeps. -
Page 7: Correct Placement In The Ear
Correct Inserting the dome and Hearing instrument: placement in Hold your hearing instrument by the top, right where it bends. You may wish to open the battery door so the instrument is the ear turned off while it is placed in the ear. Hang the instrument over the top of your ear so that the housing portion is behind your ear and the dome is in front. - Page 8 Correct Push the dome into your ear canal until it sits comfortably and the connecting wire lies flat against the side of your head. placement in Note: When the dome is placed correctly, you should not see the wire sticking out when looking directly into a mirror. the ear If you have not already turned on your hearing instrument, switch it on by closing the battery door.
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Page 9: Using The Telephone
HD295 Further measures to avoid feedback include positioning the phone close to the hearing instrument, but not directly on the instrument. If there is feedback, it may take a few seconds for the instrument’s... -
Page 10: Inserting & Removing The Battery
Inserting and To insert a new battery start by removing the film from the new battery and place it into the battery compartment, matching the removing the plus (+) sign on flat side of the battery to the plus sign in the battery compartment. -
Page 11: Low Battery Warning
Tip: It is helpful to keep spare batteries with you in case you need them. Your HD295 uses a size 312 battery. -
Page 12: Battery Safety
Battery safety Dispose of used batteries properly. Keep batteries out of reach of children Keep batteries away from pets. Do not place batteries in your mouth. If a battery has been swallowed, consult a GP immediately. To prevent batteries from leaking or exploding: Do not expose batteries to temperature extremes. -
Page 13: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Earwax (cerumen) can accumulate in and on the dome and tubing during use. Therefore, clean your dome and wax guard regularly. cleaning Failure to do so can lead to an accumulation of earwax, impairing sound quality. We recommend changing the dome for a new one every 3-4 months. -
Page 14: Changing The Wax Guard
Changing the wax A wax guard is used to protect the internal components from exposure to wax and dust. We strongly recommend inspecting the guard wax guard each time before wearing the hearing aid. It is quite common for wax to be picked up even from the first time the hearing aid is worn. -
Page 15: General Advice
General advice Things that can damage your HD295 Keep in mind that some of your day-to-day routines require you to remove your hearing system. Moisture Avoid getting moisture in the hearing system. Do not wear in the shower, bath, or sauna. Do not submerge in water or other liquids. -
Page 16: Repairs
Do not wear your hearing system while applying cosmetics such as hairspray. Repairs If your HD295 malfunctions, it must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Trouble Your HD295 instrument is a reliable one. In case of minor problems or malfunctions, you may be able to solve them yourself. shooting Symptom Cause Possible Remedy Feedback Is the dome inserted correctly? Put it in again / Change to bigger ‘whistling’... - Page 18 Trouble Your HD295 instrument is a reliable one. In case of minor problems or malfunctions, you may be able to solve them yourself. shooting Symptom Cause Possible Remedy Sound is distorted, Is the battery dead? Replace it with a new one...
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Page 19: General Precautions
General Consult a GP if you find a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax precautions accumulates with the use of the instrument. Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR or CT scanners, may damage the instrument. - Page 20 Manufactured by: Retone Hearing Technology Co. Ltd.