Widex Mind 220 Series User Instructions
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- Page 1 User instructions The mind 220 / mind 220Z Series m2-CIC / m2Z-CIC Completely-in-canal...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Your Hearing Aid
6. Widex wax guard All_ illustrations_ in_ this_ booklet_ 7. Extraction cord show_a_right-ear_hearing_aid ._ 8/9. _Vent We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex 2. / 4. hearing aid. 8. / 9. Important Please read this booklet carefully before you start using your hearing aid. -
Page 4: Right/Left Identification
Right/left identification Function signals If_you_are_wearing_hearing_aids_in_ Your_hearing_aid_may_be_set_to_produce_a_signal_to_indi- both_ ears,_ it_ is_ easy_ to_ tell_ them_ cate_ the_ use_ of_ certain_ functions ._ The_ signal_ can_ be_ a_ apart ._ Most_ models_ will_ be_ spoken_message_or_tones_adjusted_by_the_hearing_care_ marked_with_a_red_Widex_logo_for_ professional_ in_ consultation_ with_ you ._ The_ signal_ can_ the_right_ear_and_a_blue_logo_for_ also_be_deactivated . -
Page 5: The Battery
The battery Inserting the battery Before_inserting_a_new_battery_in_the_ hearing_ aid,_ remember_ to_ remove_ We_recommend_Zinc Air batteries ._Use_a_size 10_bat- the_ adhesive_ tab ._ Once_ the_ tab_ has_ tery_for_your_hearing_aid . been_removed,_the_battery_will_start_ To_ obtain_ replacement_ batteries,_ please_ consult_ your_ functioning_ after_ a_ few_ seconds ._ Do_ hearing_care_professional ._It_is_important_to_take_note_of_ not_use_batteries_on_which_there_is_a_ the_expiration_date_and_the_recommendations_regard-... -
Page 6: Low_Battery_Indication
1._ Use_the_nail_grip_to_open_the_battery_drawer ._Do_not_ Low battery indication press_the_battery_drawer_beyond_the_open_position . In_the_standard_setting,_the_hearing_aid_will_produce_a_ 2._ Place_the_battery_in_the_drawer_so_that_the_small_ spoken_message_when_the_battery_is_nearly_exhausted_ plus_(+)_sign_on_the_battery_is_visible_when_you_hold_ (see_page_7) ._If_a_setting_with_tone_indication_has_been_ the_hearing_aid_as_shown ._ chosen,_ four_ beep-tones_ will_ be_ produced ._ Once_ the_ 3._ You_can_use_the_provided_battery_magnet_to_steer_ battery_ is_ totally_ exhausted,_ the_ hearing_ aid_ will_ be_ the_battery_into_place ._ completely_ silent ._ We_ recommend_ that_ you_ always_ have_a_spare_battery_with_you . -
Page 7: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off
Turning the hearing aid on and off Positioning the hearing aid The_battery_drawer_also_functions_as_the_on/off_switch ._ 1._ Close_the_battery_drawer_completely . 2._ Hold_your_hearing_aid_by_the_extraction_cord_with_ 1._ Close_the_battery_drawer_to_turn_on_the_hearing_aid ._ your_thumb_and_forefinger ._Slowly_guide_the_hear- If_you_have_just_turned_off_the_hearing_aid,_wait_at_ ing_aid_into_your_ear_canal_until_you_feel_resistance ._ least_three_seconds_before_turning_it_on_again . 3._ Let_go_of_the_extraction_cord_and_use_the_tip_of_your_ 2._ Open_the_battery_drawer_to_turn_off_the_hearing_aid . forefinger_to_gently_push_the_hearing_aid_into_your_ In_the_standard_setting,_a_spoken_message_will_indi- ear_until_it_rests_comfortably_in_your_canal ._ cate_that_the_hearing_aid_has_been_switched_on_(see_ 4._ To_help_position_the_hearing_aid_properly_you_could_ page_7) ._ pull_the_outer_ear_backwards_and_upwards_with_the_ opposite_hand . -
Page 8: Removing The Hearing Aid
Removing the hearing aid Automatic volume adjustment Gently_pull_the_extraction_cord_with_ The_hearing_aid_volume_is_adjusted_automatically_in_ac- your_thumb_and_forefinger ._ cordance_with_your_sound_environment ._ If_it_is_difficult,_you_can_try_to_move_ the_ hearing_ aid_ carefully_ from_ side_ Fine tuning volume to_ side_ while_ pulling_ the_ extraction_ cord ._It_may_also_help_to_pull_the_out- Ordinarily,_ you_ cannot_ fine_ tune_ the_ volume_ in_ your_ er_ear_backwards_and_upwards_with_ hearing_aid ._ the_opposite_hand . -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control Listening programs – an alternative way of operating the hearing aid. Ordinarily,_your_hearing_aid_has_one_listening_program_ A_ remote_ control_ is_ an_ accessory_ for_ (Master) ._ your_hearing_aid ._It_gives_you_a_number_ of_additional_options,_such_as_adjusting_ However,_if_you_have_chosen_to_have_a_remote_control_ the_ volume_ or_ changing_ the_ listening_ for_your_hearing_aid,_you_can_have_up_to_three_listening_ program ._ programs_intended_for_specific_listening_situations ._At_ the_front_of_this_booklet_your_hearing_care_professional_ For_ help_ in_ determining_ whether_ you_ can_list_which_of_the_following_listening_programs_are_ could_ benefit_ from_ a_ remote_ control,_ available_in_your_hearing_aid ._If_your_needs_change_over_... -
Page 10: Zen_Program
* Zen: Makes_fractal_tones ._The_generated_sounds_are_ Zen program _ a djusted_according_to_your_hearing_loss ._ Your_ hearing_ aid_ may_ be_ provided_ with_ a_ unique_ op- tional_ listening_ program_ called_ Zen ._ It_ makes_ musical_ The_ Zen_ program_ may_ be_ used_ with_ amplification_ so_ tones_ (and_ sometimes_ a_ rushing_ noise)_ in_ the_ back- both_the_surrounding_sounds_and_the_fractal_tones_are_ ground_ using_ the_ latest_ in_ Fractal_ technology ._ These_ heard_ together ._ Or,_ it_ may_ be_ used_ alone_ (without_... -
Page 11: Directions_For_Use
Directions for use Precautions The_Zen_program_can_be_activated_with_a_simple_push_ To_ensure_the_safety_and_effectiveness_of_the_Zen_pro- of_the_program_button_on_the_hearing_aid_(or_on_the_re- gram_when_used_as_a_sound_therapy_tool_for_tinnitus,_ mote_control) ._Depending_on_how_your_Hearing_Health- the_tinnitus_management_program_must_be_designed_ care_Professional_has_set_up_the_program,_you_can_ac- and_ conducted_ by_ Hearing_ Healthcare_ Professionals_ cess_the_Zen_program_by_a_“short-press”_of_the_program_ who_ are_ trained_ in_ tinnitus_ management ._ A_ tinnitus_ button_or_a_“long-press”_of_the_program_button ._ management_program_should_include_a_complete_au- diological_ evaluation,_ tinnitus_ diagnosis,_ counseling,_ •_ _ “ Short-Press”_option_–_the_program_button_is_pressed_ use_ of_ proper_ amplification_ and/or_ sound_ therapy_ for_ less_ than_ a_ second ._ At_ most_ two_ listening_ pro- tools ._Prior_to_any_tinnitus_management_program,_it_is_... -
Page 12: Risks
Risks Switching between the listening programs There_ are_ no_ known_ risks_ or_ side_ effects_ associated_ If_ you_ have_ access_ to_ several_ programs_ via_ a_ remote_ with_the_use_of_the_Zen_program ._However,_consistent_ control,_a_spoken_message_will_indicate_your_program_ with_our_recommendations_on_the_use_of_conventional_ choice_each_time_you_switch_to_another_program_(see_ hearing_aids,_stop_using_the_hearing_aids_(and_the_Zen_ page_7) ._ program)_and_seek_attention_from_your_hearing_health- If_you_have_chosen_the_tone_indication_setting_instead_ care_professional_if_any_of_the_following_symptoms_are_ of_a_spoken_message,_beep-tones_tell_you_which_pro- noted: gram_you_have_chosen: •_ Skin_irritation •_ Program_1:_One_brief_beep •_ Perceived_decrease_in_loudness,_tolerance_of_sounds,_ •_ Program_2:_Two_brief_beeps... -
Page 13: Cleaning
Cleaning The hearing aid The_hearing_aid_is_a_completely-in-canal_model ._ The_ following_ clearing_ accessories_ are_ available_ for_ It_is_very_important_for_the_hearing_aid’s_performance_ cleaning_the_hearing_aid ._Ask_your_hearing_care_profes- that_it_is_kept_free_from_earwax_and_dirt ._ sional_which_accessories_you_need_for_your_hearing_aid . 1._ Clean_your_hearing_aid_daily_with_the_soft_cloth_to_ 1. Brush keep_it_dry_and_clean_of_earwax_and_dirt ._Never_ 2. Cloth clean_the_hearing_aid_with_water_or_cleaning_solu- 3. Wax removing tool with_a_short_and_a_long_end tions ._ 4. Long wax removing tool_ 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_dry ._... -
Page 14: The_Sound_Outlet
The sound outlet Below_ is_ an_ example_ of_ how_ the_ sound_ outlet,_ relief_ vent_and_microphone_opening_can_be_positioned_in_a_ It_is_important_that_the_sound_outlet_is_not_blocked_by_ hearing_aid_provided_with_a_vent ._The_positions_can_be_ earwax ._If_it_is_blocked,_do_as_follows: slightly_different_on_your_hearing_aid . Remove_ and_ discard_ the_ wax_ 1. Sound outlet guard_(see_pages_31-33) ._Use_the_ 2a. Relief vent (outlet) small_brush_or_cloth_to_remove_ 2b. Relief vent (inlet) any_ remaining_ debris_ from_ the_ 3. -
Page 15: The Vent
The vent The microphone opening If_earwax_has_accumulated_in_and/or_around_the_relief_ If_dirt_or_earwax_has_gathered_around_the_microphone_ vent_opening,_do_as_follows: opening_on_the_hearing_aid_front,_do_as_follows:_ Clean_ any_ earwax_ from_ Open_the_battery_drawer_and_remove_the_battery ._ the_ vent_ by_ passing_ the_ Turn_the_hearing_aid_so_the_open_battery_drawer_is_fac- long_ wax_ removing_ tool_ ing_downwards ._ (no ._4)_all_the_way_through_ the_vent . Guide_ the_ short_ end_ of_ wax_ re- moving_ tool_ no ._ 3_ through_ the_ microphone_ opening_ on_ the_ battery_ drawer_ from_ the_ inside_ as_illustrated ._... -
Page 16: Widex Wax Guard
Widex wax guard Changing the wax guard Insert_ the_ removal_ hook_ into_ the_ used_ wax_ guard_ placed_in_the_sound_outlet ._Pull_the_wax_guard_straight_ The_wax_guard_helps_to_protect_the_hearing_aid_against_ out ._ earwax ._Always_use_Widex_wax_guards_with_your_hear- ing_ aid ._ Otherwise_ the_ warranty_ for_ your_ hearing_ aid_ 1. Vent opening will_be_void . 2. Sound outlet 3. - Page 17 1._ Turn_the_holder_around_so_that_the_new_wax_guard_ 4._ Discard_the_holder_with_the_used_wax_guard . is_in_position_to_be_inserted . 2._ Insert_the_holder_into_the_opening_of_the_sound_ outlet_and_gently_press_the_wax_guard_into_the_ opening . 3._ Then_pull_the_holder_straight_out .___ The_ frequency_ with_ which_ wax_ guards_ should_ be_ changed_varies_from_one_individual_to_another ._ If_ you_ have_ any_ questions_ regarding_ your_ wax_ guard,_ please_contact_your_hearing_care_professional . The_new_wax_guard_will_automatically_detach_from_the_ Important holder ._Press_the_hearing_aid_gently_against_a_flat_sur- face_to_ensure_that_the_wax_guard_remains_in_place .
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Page 18: In Case Of Malfunction
In case of malfunction If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it could be because: The_following_pages_include_some_quick_advice_in_case_ •_ The sound outlet is blocked. Clean_the_area_around_the_ you_experience_problems_with_your_hearing_aid ._Before_ sound_outlet_of_the_hearing_aid_with_the_small_brush_ contacting_ your_ hearing_ care_ professional,_ please_ fol- or_cloth_provided_(see_page_27) ._If_the_sound_outlet_is_ low_the_advice_below . still_ blocked,_ you_ should_ change_ the_ wax_ guard ._ If_ If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: you_ cannot_ clean_ the_ sound_ outlet_ completely,_ you_ should_ contact_ your_ hearing_ care_ professional ._ Do_... -
Page 19: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
Caring for your hearing aid If the hearing aid is uncomfortable to wear, it could be because: The_ hearing_ aid_ is_ a_ valuable_ object_ and_ should_ be_ •_ The hearing aid is not placed correctly in your ear canal ._ treated_with_care ._Here_are_some_things_you_can_do_to_ Consult_ your_ hearing_ care_ professional_ on_ how_ to_ prolong_the_life_of_your_hearing_aid:... -
Page 20: Good Advice And Warnings
Good advice and warnings •_ Never_allow_others_to_wear_your_hearing_aid,_as_this_ could_cause_permanent_damage_to_their_hearing . •_ The_hearing_aid_will_not_restore_normal_hearing_but_ Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal- can_help_you_to_make_the_best_possible_use_of_your_ lowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper remaining_ hearing_ ability ._ However,_ you_ should_ be_ use can result in severe injury, or even fatalities. In aware_that_it_takes_time_to_get_used_to_a_new_hearing_ case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately aid_and_new_sounds . - Page 21 •_ Be_aware_that_the_use_of_any_type_of_hearing_aid_may_ Hearing_ aids,_ accessories_ and_ batteries_ involve_a_slightly_increased_risk_of_infection_in_the_ear_ should_ not_ be_ disposed_ of_ with_ normal_ canal ._An_infection_can_arise_as_a_result_of_inadequate_ household_ waste ._ Please_ consult_ your_ na- ventilation_of_the_ear ._We_therefore_recommend_that_ tional_Widex_distributor_for_advice_on_how_ you_remove_the_hearing_aid_from_your_ear_at_night_to_ to_dispose_of_these_items . allow_the_ear_canal_to_be_ventilated ._Make_sure_that_ you_clean_and_inspect_your_hearing_aid_as_required ._If_ an_infection_occurs,_you_should_seek_medical_atten- tion_ and_ contact_ your_ hearing_ care_ professional_ for_ advice_ on_ how_ to_ disinfect_ the_ hearing_ aid ._ Do_ not_ under_ any_ circumstances_ use_ alcohol,_ chlorine_ or_ similar_substances .
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