ReSound LiNX Quattro 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 £312 £13
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 14
How to remove the hearing aids from your ears 17
How to use your hearing aids 18
Direct Audio Input (optional for model 77 and 88) 24
Advanced options 26
How to clean and maintain your hearing aids 34
Wireless accessories 40
Tinnitus Management 42
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General warnings 52
Troubleshooting 55
Warnings to hearing care professionals (US only) 58
Regulatory information 61
Hearing aid variants 67
Technical specifications 68
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 -
this 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 Programme 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
88 and 77 models
1. Thin tube
2. Open dome
3. Microphone openings
4. Push button
5. Volume control
6. Battery compartment
7. Direct Audio Input
8. Batterly lock (optional)
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67 model
1. Thin tube
2. Open dome
3. Push button
4. Microphone openings
5. Battery compartment
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The hearing aids in the illustrations are shown with a thin tube and an open dome, but they can also
be fitted with other types of domes/earmoulds:
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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 change 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 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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