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User’s instructions The mind 330 / mind 330Z Series m3-m / m3-m-CB / m3Z-m / m3Z-m-CB 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.
Earmold 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 provided in this booklet applies to all three ear-set types. In addi- tion 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 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.
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.
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.
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- mizes whistling while it is being placed on the ear.
General The Zen program may be used with amplification so Zen program both the surrounding sounds and the fractal tones are Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique op- heard together. Or, it may be used alone (without am- tional listening program called Zen.
General Directions for use and conducted by Hearing Healthcare Professionals The Zen program can be activated with a simple push who are trained in tinnitus management. A tinnitus of the program button on the hearing aid (or on the re- management program should include a complete au- mote control).
General Remote control Switching between the listening programs Some hearing aid models may be pro- If your hearing aid model is provided vided with a remote control. These hear- with a program button, you can ing aids have no program button. If your switch between the listening pro- hearing aid has a remote control, please grams by pressing the program but-...
Hearing aid with an earmold 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 earmold 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 earmold The hearing aid The earmold Clean the hearing aid with the Make sure that your earmold 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 earmold.
Hearing aid with an earmold 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/ 1. Tubing with 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 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.
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 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.
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Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Cleaning a blocked tubing: If necessary, the ear-tip alone 1. Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and in- can be rinsed clean: dex finger. With your other hand grip the tubing Pull the ear-tip off the ear-set and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow.
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 num- that the ear-tip is firmly secured.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip Tubing and ear-tip size Adjusting the anchor The ear-set must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly. It is Your hearing care professional has important to choose the correct tubing length and ear- formed the anchor to an appropriately tip size in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit.
Hearing aid with an instant ear-tip 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/ •...
2a. extraction cord blue print that it is for the left ear. 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...
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 The following cleaning accessories are available for the soft cloth after use. Never use wa- hearing aid and ear-set. ter or cleaning solutions to clean 1.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip The ear-set Cleaning a blocked tubing: Make sure that your ear-set is clean and free of earwax, 1. Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and in- moisture or the like. dex finger. With your other hand grip the tubing and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip Changing the tubing In case of malfunction The tubing should be changed on a regular basis. The If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: life of the tubing is individual and depends on a num- •...
General Caring for your hearing aid If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: With proper care, your hearing aid will give you consis- • Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physician/ tent reliable service. Here are some things you can do ENT doctor.
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.
General • The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic Your hearing aid materials. Still, in rare cases skin irritation can occur. If (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal, contact your hearing care professional.
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