YOUR NEW DEX™ REMOTE CONTROL We hope you will be pleased with your Widex hear- ing aid remote control. These user instructions ex- plain how your remote control should be operated. Please read this booklet carefully before you start using your remote control.
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The remote control gives simple access to hearing aid functions such as volume adjustment and pro- gram change. It is also provided with a light-emit- ting diode (LED) for visual indication. FRONT VIEW 1. LED 2. Volume up 3. Program toggle 4.
THE BATTERY The battery type for this remote control is: Lithium CR2032 To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. Please note the expiry date and the recommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack. The remote control is on when a functioning bat- tery is correctly placed in the battery compartment.
CHANGING THE BATTERY 1. Slide the battery cover downwards to remove it. 2. Press the battery as illustrated to tip it up, and take it out.
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3. Insert the new battery at an angle as illustrated and press to click the battery into place. The plus (+) sign on the battery must face upwards. 4. Replace the battery cover.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control enables you to operate your hearing aid discreetly, e.g. from your pocket or handbag. The remote control is provided with an eye for attachment of a key ring or similar. OPERATING RANGE The operating range from the remote control to the hearing aid is up to 1.0 m.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the volume up key (+) briefly to raise the vol- ume. Press the volume down key (-) briefly to lower the volume. When you activate the volume keys, you will hear a brief beep-tone. When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached, you will hear a long beep-tone.
CHANGING PROGRAMS With your remote control, you can choose from a number of listening programs depending on how many programs your hearing aid has been pro- grammed with. Press the program toggle key brief- ly to change listening program. Zen+ If your hearing aid is programmed with the special Zen+ program, you access this by a long key press (2 sec.) on the program toggle key.
CARING FOR YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your remote control: • Do not expose it to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
WARNINGS Batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury, or even fatalities. In case of inges- tion, contact a physician immediately. • Keep your remote control and its parts, accesso- ries and batteries out of reach of children and an- yone else who might swallow such items or other- wise cause injury to themselves.
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• Although your remote control has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as medi- cal devices. CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Your remote The battery is dead Change the battery control does not or does not work work The battery in your Change the battery hearing aid is exhausted Out of operating Move within range operating range...
REGULATORY INFORMATION Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this RC-DEX is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.com...
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Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: TTY-RCDEX IC: 5676B-RCDEX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This equipment complies with the Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment as per IC RSS-102 Issue 3. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
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