ReSound VE50 User manual

USER GUIDE
CUSTOM MODELS:
CIC (COMPLETELY-IN-CANAL)
ITC (IN-THE-CANAL)
ITE (IN-THE-EAR)
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative sound
technology and design, combined with the customised set-up selected by your hearing care
professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. 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. Your ReSound instru-
ments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people
adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds; other
people may need more time.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing instru-
ments. With proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in
better communication for many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any ques-
tions.
ReSound is a registred trade mark of GN ReSound A/S
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Hearing instrument model:
Left serial number: Right serial number:
Tube type: Dome size:
Model VE10 VE30 VE50
Battery size 10A 312 13
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CONTENTS
Introduction ........................2
Description of the hearing instruments ....6
Getting started.....................10
On/Off function ....................10
SmartStart ........................11
Inserting/Replacing the battery .........12
Low battery indicator ................13
Inserting/removing hearing instruments...14
SYMBOLS
WARNING points out a situation that
could lead to serious injuries,
CAUTION indicates a situation that
could lead to minor and moderate
injuries.
Advice and tips on how to handle
your hearing instrument better.
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Operation of the hearing instrument .....17
Volume control (optional)..............17
Program button (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Telephone use .....................20
Telecoil (optional) ...................22
PhoneNow .......................22
Tele-loop systems ..................25
Care and maintenance ...............26
Daily maintenance ..................27
Cleaning hearing instruments . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing wax filters.................28
General precautions.................30
General warnings ...................31
Battery warning Information ...........33
Troubleshooting guide ...............34
Technical data .....................42
Warranty and repairs ................45
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Description of the hearing
instruments: Completely-in-the-canal
(CIC) Resound Vea™
VE110, VE110-P, VE210, VE210-P,
VE310, VE310-P
1. Battery compartment and On/Off switch
2. Removal cord (optional)
3. Sound outlet
4. Wax filter
5. Venting
6. Microphone sound inlet(s)
7. Model
8. Manufacturer
9. Serial number
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6
3
2
3/4
6
12
5
7
8
GN ReSound
Resound Vea
XXXXXXX
9
2
7
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In-the-canal (ITC)
and In-the-ear (ITE)
ReSound VeaTM
VE130, VE130-P, VE230, VE230-D,
VE230-P, VE230-DP, VE330, VE330-D,
VE-330-P, VE330-DP
VE150, VE150-P, VE250, VE250-D,
VE250-P, VE250-DP, VE350, VE350-D,
VE350-P, VE350-DP
1. Programme button
2. Battery compartment and On/Off switch
3. Sound outlet
4. Wax filter
5. Venting
6. Microphone sound inlet(s)
7. Volume control (optional)
8. Model
9. Manufacturer
10. Serial number
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GN ReSound
ReSound Vea
XXXXXXX
6
23/4
7
1
6
510
9
85
9
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Getting started
On/Off function
1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument
turns on, and the default program will be activated.
2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door.
Many individuals can use their fingernail to pull it open.
Tip: Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to
open the battery doors to avoid unnecessary battery consumption.
On
Off
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SmartStart
Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them in your ears. If you prefer to
turn them on just prior to placing them in your ears, your hearing care professional can activate
a function called SmartStart. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments
turn on by ten seconds after the battery compartment is closed. This reduces the risk that the
hearing instruments will whistle while you put them in. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for
each second of the delay period.
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Inserting/Replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail.
2. Remove the used battery if present. Insert the new battery
with the positive side in the correct position. The battery
door has a ‘+’ indicator to help determine the correct inser-
tion.
3. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum
remaining shelf-life of 1 year.
4. Gently close the battery door.
Tip: When the hearing instruments are not in use for an
extended period of time, removing the batteries may help
prevent corrosion of the battery compartment, and ensure
that battery life is not shortened.
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Low battery indicator
Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication
when the battery is reaching its end of life. The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and
emit a melody if battery power gets too low. This signal will recur every five minutes until the
hearing instrument automatically switches off. It is recommended that you keep spare batteries
on hand.
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Inserting/Removing hearing instruments
Insertion (CIC, ITC, and ITE)
1. Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger, either
above and below or on the sides.
2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal. Twist the hearing
instrument slightly back and forth until it sits well and comfortably inside
your ear. Opening and closing your mouth may ease insertion
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By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion, hearing instru-
ments should fit snugly but comfortably. If hearing instruments cause irritation of the ears,
contact your hearing care professional. Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instru-
ment yourself.
Tip:Itmay behelpfultopull yourearup and outward withyouroppositehandduringinsertion.
Removal (ITC and ITE)
1. Hold the edges of the hearing instrument with your thumb and forefinger.
2. Pull outward while slightly rotating your hand forward.
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Removal (CIC)
1. Hold the removal cord with your thumb and index finger and pull outward.
2. Hold the edges of the hearing instrument with your thumb and forefinger
and pull outward while slightly rotating your hand forward.
Note: Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulty removing the
hearing instruments.
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Operation of the hearing instrument
Volume control (ITC and ITE models)
The volume control will allow the volume of hearing instruments to be increased or decreased.
1. To increase the volume, rotate the volume control forward (towards your face when you are
wearing the hearing instruments).
2. To decrease the volume, rotate the
volume control backward (away
from your face). Please note that
when you turn the volume all the
way down (until the volume control
wheel stops rotating), the device will be turned off. To reboot the device, turn the volume
back up by rotating the volume control forward.
If you prefer not to use the volume control, your hearing care professional can deactivate it.
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Programme button
Depending on your experience level with hearing instruments, individual hearing needs, and the
type of listening environments you experience, your hearing care professional may activate ad-
ditional programmes in the hearing instrument. If additional programmes have been activated,
the following list explains how they work.
1. You can switch between programmes by pushing the programme button once.
2. You will then hear one or more beeps. The number of beeps indicates which programme
you have selected (one beep=programme one, two beeps=programme two, etc.).
3. When the hearing instruments are turned off and then back on, the hearing instrument
always returns to the default setting (programme one).
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Programme Description of when to use
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2
3
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1. Hold the telephone as you would normally.
2. Hold the telephone towards the top of the ear (closer to where the microphones are).
3. If whistling occurs, holding the telephone in the same position may help the hearing instru-
ment to adapt.
Telephone use
Finding the optimal position for holding a telephone may require practice for some individuals,
and one or more of the following suggestions may be helpful.
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