Contents Page Your new digital ReSound Ziga hearing instruments will enable you Illustration of the hearing instrument......4 to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your Adjusting to a world of new sounds .
Adjusting to a World of New sounds How to adjust If you are inexperienced with hearing instruments it is advisable to: New sounds 1. Use your hearing instruments every day. A hearing loss is typically acquired gradually over many years. You may have become accustomed to an everyday life with fewer sounds, which .
How to Use the Hearing instrument inserting the instrument (with earmould) 1. Hold the earmould between your thumb and On/Off Function index finger and position its sound outlet in 1. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is your ear canal.
removing the Hearing instrument Volume Control When using the instrument you can increase the volume by turning the To remove the hearing instrument, simply pull the tube outward with volume control up, and reduce volume by turning it down. your thumb and forefinger. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument.
Programme selector Your Programme environments: (to be completed together your hearing care professional): You can have up to four different programmes on your hearing instru- ment. The selection of programmes can be changed by your hearing Programme Description of when to use care professional.
stand-by Function When using the telecoil programme, the receiver of the telephone should be held as shown in the drawing. You may need to move the In stand-by mode, the hearing instrument will not process sound or handset around slightly to find the best reception. deliver an acoustic signal to the ear.
Using tele-loop systems Low Battery Warning Many gathering places such as schools, theatre and houses of worship, Your hearing care professional can activate a Low Battery Warning are equipped with tele-loop systems. To take advantage of such a function in your hearing instruments. When the battery voltage/power system, select the telecoil program to pick up direct sound.
Maintenance Cleaning the earmould daily Maintenance The earmould should be cleaned regularly: It is important to keep your hearing 1. Remove the earmould and the tubing from the hearing instrument instrument clean and dry every day. To before you clean it. clean the instrument, use a soft cloth.
Your ReSound Ziga hearing instrument is equipped with If your ReSound hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired a filter. This filter is located at the top of the sound outlet by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of the hear- and prevents moisture and debris from getting into the ing instrument since this will invalidate the warranty.
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General Precautions . Due to choking hazard hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at all times. 1. Do not leave your hearing instrument in the sun, near an open fire or in a 6. Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing hot, parked car.
Troubleshooting Guide sYMPTOM CAUse POssiBLe reMedY No sound • Stand By Mode • Re-activate by pushing the programme selector once • Not turned on • Turn on by closing the battery door • Dead single use battery • Replace battery •...
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Troubleshooting Guide sYMPTOM CAUse POssiBLe reMedY squealing • Loose earmould • Remove and reinsert • The Dual Stabilizer II • Consult your hearing care professional system needs re-initialization • Build-up of earwax • Consult your physician • Instrument settings not optimal •...
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