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User’s instructions The mind 330 Series m3-9 Behind-the-ear...
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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.
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 addition to the general instructions, please be sure to read the sections that apply to your specific ear- set solution.
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.
General The battery Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery in the We recommend Zinc Air batteries. Use a size 13 bat- hearing aid, remember to remove the tery for your hearing aid. adhesive tab. Once the tab has been To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your removed, the battery will start func- hearing care professional.
General Turning the hearing aid on and off Low battery indication In the standard setting, the hearing aid will produce a The battery drawer is placed at the bottom of the hear- spoken message when the battery is nearly exhausted ing aid.
General Possible start-up settings Automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid can be set to start up in two different The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- ways: cordance with your sound environment. • In the standard start-up setting, the hearing aid min- imizes whistling while it is being placed on the ear.
General Fine tuning volume To turn off the sound completely: • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards Your hearing aid may be provided with a volume con- after the steady tone has sounded. trol, shaped like a small lever. Push the lever upwards to gradual- To turn the sound on again: •...
General Listening programs Audibility Extender: Makes high-frequency sounds audible. Your hearing aid may be provided with up to four lis- tening programs intended for specific listening situa- T: In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not tions. via the hearing aid microphone (M).
General Remote control Switching between the listening programs - an alternative way of operating the hearing aid You can switch between the pro- A remote control is an accessory for the grams by using the program but- hearing aid. You can easily operate your ton on the back of the hearing aid.
Hearing aid with an earmould Hearing aid with an earmold Placing the hearing aid and earmold 1. Insert the earmold in the ear canal while holding The ear-set consists of the following parts: the lower part of the tubing. 1. Earhook 2.
Hearing aid with an earmould Removing the hearing aid and earmold 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 earmold out of the ear canal, 1.
Hearing aid with an earmould The hearing aid The earmold Clean the hearing aid with Make sure that your earmold is clean and free of ear- the soft cloth after use. wax and moisture. Never use alcohol or other cleaning Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the earmold.
Hearing aid with an earmould In case of malfunction 4. At least once a week disconnect the earmold and tubing from the earhook of the hearing aid and If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: rinse the earmold thoroughly in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight.
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/ ENT doctor.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Right/left identification Placing the hearing aid and ear-tip The ear-set tubing is available in 1. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the different lengths for the right and hook and tubing rest comfortably on the ear, close left ear, respectively.
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.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip The hearing aid The ear-set Clean the hearing aid with Make sure that the ear-set is clean and free of earwax, the soft cloth after use. moisture or the like. Otherwise the ear-tip may come Never use water or cleaning off.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Changing the ear-set If necessary, the ear-tip alone can be rinsed clean. The ear-set should be changed on a regular basis. The life of the ear-set is individual and depends on a Pull the ear-tip off the ear-set number of factors, such as how much the hearing aid is tubing.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Assembling a new ear-set Tubing and ear-tip size Push the ear-tip onto the tubing. Make sure the ear-tip The ear-set must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly. It is is firmly secured. important to choose the correct tubing length and ear- tip size in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Adjusting the anchor In case of malfunction Your hearing care professional has formed the anchor If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: to an appropriately sized loop to ensure the comfort- •...
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Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be could be because: because: • The battery is nearly exhausted . Insert a new battery in •...
2. Custom ear-tip with left ear. 2a. extraction cord 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 is for the left ear.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Placing the hearing aid and custom ear-tip Removing the hearing aid and custom ear-tip 1. Insert the custom ear-tip in the ear canal while 1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind holding the lower part of the tubing. the ear.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Cleaning The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with The following cleaning accessories are available for the the soft cloth after use. hearing aid and ear-set. Never clean the hearing aid 1. Soft cloth with water or cleaning so- 2.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip The ear-set If necessary, the custom ear-tip Make sure that your ear-set is clean and free of earwax, can be rinsed using lukewarm moisture or the like. water. Allow the custom ear-tip and tubing assembly to dry over- Wipe the ear-set with the soft cloth at regular intervals.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Changing the tubing In case of malfunction The ear-set tubing should be changed on a regular ba- If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: sis. The life of the ear-set tubing is individual and de- •...
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Caring for your hearing aid If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: With proper care, your hearing aid will give you con- • Your ear is blocked by earwax . Contact your physician/ sistent reliable service.
Do not change batteries in front of children • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines and do not let them see where you keep your sup- or other areas with explosive gases.
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General • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing but • Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing can help you make best possible use of your remain- aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection ing hearing ability.
General Accessories Program Program order with audio shoe Audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe. This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac- cessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS systems), as well as external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc.). In this way the sound from, for example, a radio or someone pro- vided with an FM microphone can be sent directly into the hearing aid.
General FM systems Important An FM system is an assistive listening device that can If the hearing aid is connected to an accessory re- be used as an accessory for the hearing aid. The FM sys- quiring use of a power outlet, the accessory unit tem makes it easier to understand speech in difficult must conform to requirements stated in IEC inter- listening situations.
General Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: __________________ Battery size: __________________ Ear-set: Earmold Instant ear-tip Custom ear-tip Ear-tip size: Left______ Right______ Tubing size: Left______ Right______ Listening programs Chosen program position Master Acclimatization Music...
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