ReSound GN ENZO Q 88 User manual

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User guide
ReSound Behind-The-Ear hearing aids

Hearing aid information
Left hearing aid Right hearing aid
Serial number Serial number
Model number Model number
Battery type £13 £675
Program Beep Description
1 One beep
2 Two beeps
3 Three beeps
4 Four beeps
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Your hearing aid 6
How to get your hearing aid ready for use 8
How to place the hearing aids in your ears 15
How to remove the hearing aids from your ears 18
How to use your hearing aids 19
Direct Audio Input 25
Advanced options 28
How to clean and maintain your hearing aids 36
Wireless accessories 42
Tinnitus Management 44
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General warnings 54
Troubleshooting 57
Warnings to hearing care professionals (US only) 59
Regulatory information 62
Hearing aid variants 68
Technical specifications 69
Additional information 71
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing our hearing aids. We recommend that you use your hearing aids every day -
that way you will fully benefit from them.
NOTE: Read this booklet carefully before you start using your hearing aids.
Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing aids are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to
compensate for impaired hearing.The fundamental operating principle of hearing aids is to
receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the eardrum of a hearing impaired person.
For devices including a Tinnitus Sound Generator module:
The Tinnitus Sound Generator module is a tool to generate sounds to be used in a Tinnitus
Management Program to temporarily relieve patients suffering from Tinnitus.The target
population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age.This product may also be used
with children 12 years of age or older.
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Your hearing aid
Model 88
1. Earmold
2. Tube
3. Microphone openings
4. Program button
5. Volume control
6. Battery compartment
7. Left/Right identification
8. Manufacturer
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5
6
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2
3
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8
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Model 98
1. Earmold
2. Tube
3. Microphone openings
4. Program button
5. Volume control
6. Battery door lock
7. Battery compartment
8. Left/Right identification
9. Manufacturer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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NOTE: You can find information on your hearing aid's serial number and model inside the
battery compartment.
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How to get your hearing aid ready for use
Battery warnings
WARNING: Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in
the interest of your safety and for the environment. Please note:
1. Keep batteries away from pets, children and mentally challenged persons.
2. DO NOT place batteries in your mouth. Consult a physician immediately if a battery has
been swallowed, as they can be harmful to your health.
3. Do not attempt to recharge batteries (Zinc-Air) which are not specifically designated as
rechargeable because they may leak or explode.
4. DO NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them.
5. Used batteries are harmful to the environment. Please dispose of them according to
local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional.
6. To save battery power, turn your hearing aids off when they are not in use.
WARNING: Batteries may leak. Remove the battery if you leave the hearing aids unused for
longer periods.
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WARNING: If the batteries are not inserted correctly, the device will not work and the
batteries may build up heat. If this happens, please remove the batteries.
NOTE: Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of one
year.
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How to replace the battery
1. Prepare the new battery.
Remove the protective foil to
activate the battery - wait for 2
minutes before inserting the
battery into the hearing aid.
2. Open the battery door
completely by using your
fingernail.
3. Remove the used battery.
4. Insert the new battery
with the positive side (+)
facing upwards. Always
insert the battery in the
door, never directly into
the hearing aid.
5. Close the battery door.
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