User GUide - GN ReSound
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1. Programm Selector V uk snp pa REGE dianak Eea a Telephone Low battery warning Changing the battery When not use Maintenance lisse Daily maintenance Cleaning and replacing the sound filters Warnings and precautions Ass aane SOR aa d AUS Ur RA RACE Rub Rs Technical data asis smsa one ka oe EEDE OE EE ONTE o R Troubleshooting anana auaa 2 Key word ReSound X plore ITC and ITE 1 Programme Selector 2 Battery Compartment amp On Off Switch 3 Sound Outlet 4 1 Microphone Sound Inlet 5 2 Microphone Sound Inlet 6 Volume Control T Air Vent 8 Model 9 Manufacturer 10 Serial number Adjusting to a World of New Sounds How to adjust New Sounds If you are inexperienced with hearing instruments it is advisable to A hearing loss is typically acquired gradually over many years You may 1 Use your hearing instruments every day have become accustomed to an everyday life with fewer sounds which also means hearing less noise than people with normal hearing ZC ARNON Hea OEA during the first week With your new hearing instruments you will experience2. Not loud enough Change in hearing Excessive ear wax Blocked sound outlet filter Volume set too low Reinsert carefully or consult your hearing care professional e Consult your physician e Change filter or consult your hearing care professional e Consult your hearing care professional e Hearing instrument settings not optimal Squealing e Instrument not inserted correctly e Remove and reinsert e Dual Stabilizer Il needs re initialization e Consult your hearing care professional e Build up of earwax e Consult your physician e Instrument settings not optimal e Consult your hearing care professional Sound not clear or e Weak battery e Replace battery distorted e Hearing instrument damaged Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your hearing care professional If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide please contact your hearing care professional 25 Key Word Index Adjusting to the hearing 5 6 Battery change ce e asa meda ae on E OR RGE OnE e R E R ER 16 Battery compartment 4 Cerumen earwax 18 24 Cleaning the 5 17 Inserting the hearing 9 Low battery warning 16 Maintenance 17 On OmSWIIC
3. If your hearing instrument does not have a filter ear wax and or other debris may accumulate in the sound channel The cleaning loop provided with your hearing instrument can be used to remove this material Your hearing care professional can instruct you on how to properly use this tool When using this tool be careful not to damage or pull the tubing placed at the opening of the sound outlet If this is pulled out the hearing instrument may need to be returned for repair General Precautions 1 Do not leave your hearing instrument in the sun near an open fire or in a hot parked car 2 Do not wear your instrument while showering swimming in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna 3 Should your hearing instrument become wet or moist use the drying kit that your hearing care professional has recommended Do not place the hearing instrument in a very warm place to remove moisture for example the oven or use a hair dryer Direct or indirect heat can damage the instrument 4 Remove your hearing instrument when applying such things as cosmetics perfume aftershave hair spray and suntan lotion These might get into the instrument and cause damage 1 General Warnings Consult a physician if you discover a foreign object in your ear canal if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument Different
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6. USER GUIDE ReSound X plore ITC In the Canal and ITE In the Ear XE30 XE30 P XE30 D XE30 DP XE40 XE40 P XE40 D XE40 DP XE50 XE50 P XE50 D XE50 DP ReSound X plore Your new digital ReSound X plore hearing instruments will enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments While some people adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing the new sounds other people may need more time The intent of this user guide is to provide information on the many aspects of using hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have been adjusted to your hearing loss by your hearing care professional Familiarising yourself with the functions of your new hearing instruments will help you get optimal benefit ReSound X plore is a trademark of GN ReSound A S Contents Page Illustration of the hearing Adjusting to a world of new sounds New sounds ix bathed a RO GU I POR Rex Fe FIOW to adjUst dead ate rn Rehd e rr creer na ed How to use the hearing instrument On off function 22s Inserting the hearing Volume control optional for al Removing the hearing Instrument
7. acoustic telephone program This program might decrease problems with acoustic feedback when using the telephone Cellular phone If you use a cellular phone you may experience a buzzing or clicking noise This is caused by the strong signal of the cellular phone Consult with your hearing care professional for options to improve the sound quality 15 Low Battery Warning Your hearing care professional can activate a Low Battery Warning function in your hearing instruments When the battery voltage power decreases to a certain level the instrument will emit five soft beeping signals This sequence will continue every five minutes until the instru ment automatically switches off It is recommended that you keep a spare battery at hand Changing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment completely by using your fingernail 2 After removing the old battery insert the new one 3 Always use Zinc Air battery Your hearing care pro fessional can tell you which size battery you need It is important to insert the battery with the positive side in the correct position The battery door has a marking to help determine correct insertion When not in use Removing the battery when you are not wearing the instrument for a longer period will help prevent corrosion of the battery contacts Maintenance Daily Maintenance It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry every day To clean the instrument u
8. instrument is equipped with a low battery warning feature replace battery immediately after low battery warning is reached Used batteries can be harmful to the environment Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional 21 Repairs If your ReSound hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this will invalidate the warranty If your hearing instru ment requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance Technical Data Maximum Output 2cc Coupler IEC 60118 7 XE30 D XE30 DP XE40 XE40 P XE40 D XE40 DP XESO XESO P XE50 D XESO DP 112 dB SPL 119 dB SPL 112 dB SPL 119 dB SPL Typical Typical Typical Typical 120 dB SPL Typical 126 dB SPL Typical 120 dB SPL Typical 126 dB SPL Typical 120 dB SPL 126 dB SPL 120 dB SPL 126 dB SPL T Typical Typical Typical ypical 23 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound e Stand By Mode e Re activate by pushing the programme selector once e Not turned on e Turn on by closing the battery door e Dead battery e Replace battery e Battery improperly inserted e Insert battery properly e Blocked sound outlet filter e Change filter or consult your hearing care professional
9. ion SmartStart SmartStart allows you to insert the instrument in your ear without the hearing instrument squealing It delays the switch on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery compartment A beep each second is presented during this time Insertion of the Hearing Instrument To insert the hearing instrument into your ear 1 Hold the instrument with your thumb and forefinger as shown either above and below or on the sides as illustrated 2 Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal 3 Insert the instrument into your ear canal Note It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward with your opposite hand while inserting By experimenting you may find a method that is easier for you When properly inserted the instrument should fit comfortably and tightly in your ear It is important that the custom shell fits correctly into your ear If the hearing instrument irritates your ear in any way please contact your hearing care professional to have the custom shell modified You should never attempt to modify the shape of the custom shell yourself Tip Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion Volume Control optional Removing the Hearing Instrument Your ReSound X plore hearing instruments have a volume control To remove the hearing instrument simply pull the removal cord with When using the instrument you can increase the volume by turning your thumb and forefinger and pull out
10. many sounds that you may not have heard for years It will take time to get used to all these sounds again Some examples of these sounds are 3 Gradually increase time you wear your hearing instruments It can take several months for your brain to get used to all the new sounds around you Start using your hearing instruments in mainly the newspaper quiet surroundings and start with a comfortable volume the hearing Children s voices care professional will ensure this Listen to and get familiar with all e Whispers and soft speech sounds in your home such as a ticking clock water running in the sink s Gar neice or silverware used on a plate In quiet surroundings converse with a Birdsong person you know well Listen to a TV or radio at home After you have used the hearing instruments for a while you will be ready for more Th f ips a your own footsteps demanding listening situations like conversation with a group of two or three people How to Use the Hearing Instrument On Off Function Your ReSound X plore ITC and ITE is equipped with an on off switch integrated into the battery compartment 1 When the battery compartment is fully closed the instrument is turned on 2 To turn the instrument off open the battery compartment Many individuals use their fingernail to pull it open 3 Whenever you are not using the instrument remember to turn it off to stop battery consumpt
11. rument in stand by mode hold down the programme selector for 5 seconds You will hear a series of beeps and the device will be in stand by mode To return to standard mode press the programme selector once This can only be done after at least 5 seconds in the stand by mode 13 Telephone Use You can use the telephone with your hearing instruments Using the tele phone while using your hearing instruments may require some practice By selecting the optional telecoil programme you can improve un derstanding of soeech when using a hearing instrument compatible telephone Rather than picking up the sound from the telephone this programme only picks up the telephone s magnetic signal and converts it to sound Your hearing care professional can activate the telecoil if your device has the optional telecoil available When using the telecoil programme the receiver of the telephone should be held as shown in the drawing You may need to move the handset around slightly to find the best reception If you do not wish to have a telecoil programme or if your instrument does not have a telecoil you may still use the phone while using your hearing instrument Hold the phone close to the front microphone of the hearing instrument but not directly on it If it whistles it may take a few seconds for the instrument to adapt If the whistling continues move the telephone 2 3 cm away from your ear Some hearing instruments also have an
12. se a soft cloth If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration use a drying kit that is available from your hearing care professional To avoid the need for repairs 1 Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids since this may cause permanent damage to the hearing instrument 2 Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors 3 Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight since excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing We Cleaning and Replacing the Sound Filters Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet For proper function of the microphone it is important to clean the sound inlet to remove dust or other sound disturbing debris The soft brush provided with your hearing instrument can be used for this purpose Your hearing care professional can instruct you on how to properly use this tool Changing the Sound Outlet Filter Cleaning the Sound Outlet Your ReSound X plore hearing instrument may be equipped with a sound outlet filter consult your hearing care professional This filter is located at the end of the sound outlet and prevents debris from getting into the hearing instrument If the hearing instrument seems to have lost power and changing the battery does not help the filter may be blocked and needs to be changed Your hearing care professional can instruct you on how to change the filter
13. types of radiation e g from NMR MRI or CT scanners may damage the hearing instrument Therefore do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures Other types of radiation burglar alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mobile telephones etc contain less energy and will not damage the hearing instrument They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the hearing instruments Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use Do not allow others to use your hearing instrument It may cause permanent damage to their hearing Hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at all times Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Battery Warning Information 4 2 Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons Batteries can be harmful if swallowed If you do seek medical help immediately Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode Do NOT attempt to dispose batteries by burning them 5 Replace spent batteries and do not leave them in the instrument for a prolonged period If your hearing
14. ward Consult your hearing care the volume control forward towards your face when you are wearing the professional if you have difficulty removing the hearing instrument instrument and reduce volume by turning it backward For each volume step you will hear a beep signal indicating the change The loudness of the beeps will increase as you turn the volume up and decrease as you turn it down If you reach the upper or lower limit of the volume control range there will be a different type of beep signal with a lower pitch 11 Programme Selector You can have up to four different programmes on your hearing instru ment The selection of programmes can be changed by your hearing care professional 1 You can switch between programmes by pushing the programme selector once 2 You will then hear one or more beeps The number of beeps indicates which programme you have selected 3 You can always return to programme 1 by turning your instrument off and then on again or by placing it in stand by mode and then returning to its operating mode Your Programme Environments to be completed together your hearing care professional Programme Description of when to use 1 Stand by Function In stand by mode the hearing instrument will not process sound or deliver an acoustic signal to the ear When in this mode a small amount of power will be used To put the inst
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