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- Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX BEYOND™ HEARING AID B-F2 model RIC/RITE Receiver-in-canal/Receiver-in-the-ear...
- Page 2 YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Your hearing aid series: Zinc-air battery (golden) Silver-zinc battery (steel coloured) PROGRAMS Universal Audibility Extender Quiet Audibility Extender Transport Audibility Extender ...
- Page 3 NOTE Read this booklet and the booklet "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" carefully before your start using your hearing aid. NOTE If you are using silver-zinc batteries, read also the booklet "Instructions for use, ZPower rechargeable system for hearing aids"...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS YOUR HEARING AID...................6 Welcome ......................6 Important safety information.................9 THE HEARING AID..................11 Indications for use................... 11 Intended use....................11 The zinc-air battery..................11 The silver-zinc battery .................. 13 Sound signals....................16 How to tell right from left................17 Turning the hearing aid on and off...............17 Putting on and removing the hearing aid........... - Page 5 COMPATIBILITY WITH SMARTPHONES............27 TROUBLESHOOTING................28 REGULATORY INFORMATION..............31 EU directives....................31 FCC and IC statements...................31 SYMBOLS....................35...
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Page 6: Your Hearing Aid
YOUR HEARING AID Welcome Congratulations on your new hearing aid. Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it. Infrequent users don’t usually get the full benefit of a hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet. - Page 7 4. Battery compartment B-F2 model with silver-zinc rechargeable batteries: 1. Push button 2. Battery compartment 3. Earwire The charger 1. Charging slot 2. LED USB cable...
- Page 8 NOTE You should only use your charger indoors. NOTE Never leave the charger in direct sunlight and do not immerse it in water.
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Page 9: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid. Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used im- properly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact your local emergency number or hospital immediately. - Page 10 Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Contact your hearing care professional if you need to have your hearing aid repaired. Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Always ob- serve the environment in which you are using them. If any restrictions ap- ply, you must take precautions to comply with these.
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Page 11: The Hearing Aid
THE HEARING AID Indications for use The hearing aids are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe-to-profound (100 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations. They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals (audiol- ogists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation. - Page 12 NOTE Check that the battery is completely clean and free of any residue before insert- ing it in the hearing aid. Otherwise your hearing aid may not function as expec- ted. Never attempt to recharge a zinc-air hearing aid battery, as it could ex- plode.
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Page 13: The Silver-Zinc Battery
Now place the new battery in the drawer as shown. Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the bat- tery is not placed correctly. If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days, remove the battery. NOTE Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface while changing the battery. - Page 14 Always use a new battery supplied by your hearing care professional. Dispose of used batteries as indicated on the packaging and take note of the expiry date. NOTE Recharge the batteries regularly before using your hearing aids. NOTE Don't place the hearing aids in the charger dock if it is unplugged - this will drain the batteries.
- Page 15 Now place the battery in the battery compartment with the golden side facing upwards and close the battery compartment. NOTE You can also use a zinc-air battery with your hearing aid. NOTE Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface while changing the battery.
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Page 16: Sound Signals
Hold your hearing aid by the tube and gently place it on the charging slot. The green light will start blinking as soon as your hearing aids start charging. Once the hearing aids are completely charged, the green light will stop blinking and it will be solid green. -
Page 17: How To Tell Right From Left
Your hearing care professional can turn on a feature in your hearing aid that warns you whenever it loses contact with the hearing aid in the opposite ear. You will hear a spoken message in your ear. How to tell right from left The hearing aid for your right ear has a red mark. -
Page 18: Putting On And Removing The Hearing Aid
Putting on and removing the hearing aid 1. Insert the ear-set in the ear while holding the lower part of the tube. Pulling the outer ear upwards and back- wards at the same time can be helpful. 2. Then place the hearing aid behind the ear. The hearing aid should rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. -
Page 19: Programs
Programs PROGRAMS Universal For everyday use Quiet Special program for listening in quiet environ- ments Transport For listening in situations with noise from cars, trains, etc. Urban For listening in situations with changing sound levels (in supermarkets, noisy workpla- ces or similar) Party For listening in situations with many people talking at the same time... - Page 20 SPECIAL PROGRAMS Plays tones or noise for a relaxing sound background Phone This program is designed for listening to phone conversations SMARTTOGGLE PROGRAMS USE Zen+ This program is similar to Zen but allows you to listen to different types of tones or noise NOTE The names in the list of programs are the default names.
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Page 21: Sound And Program Adjustment
The Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique optional listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the back- ground. If you perceive a decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds, speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care professional. -
Page 22: Using A Phone With Your Hearing Aids
A long push (more than one second) on either of your hearing aids will mute the sound. To unmute the sound, press the push button on your right hear- ing aid briefly (this setting is optional). As a combined program and sound adjustment button: If you have this option, press the button on your right hearing aid if you’d like more audibility and more volume. -
Page 23: Pairing Your Hearing Aid And Smartphone
PAIRING YOUR HEARING AID AND SMARTPHONE To pair your hearing aids and smartphone you need to restart your hearing aid. Do as follows: 1. Restart your hearing aids by opening and closing the battery compart- ment. 2. Keep the hearing aids close to your phone and follow the instructions on your phone. -
Page 24: Cleaning
Dry your hearing aid quickly if it gets wet, or if you perspire heavily. Some people use a special dehumidifier like Widex Dry-Go to help keep their hear- ing aids dry and clean. Ask your hearing care professional if this is right for... - Page 25 Leave the battery compartment open to ventilate the hearing aid. For infor- mation on how to clean your ear-set, see the ear-set manual. Do not use any kind of liquid or disinfectant to clean your hearing aid. Clean and inspect your hearing aid every day after use to check that it is not broken.
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Page 26: Accessories
ACCESSORIES You can use a variety of accessories with your hearing aid. To see whether you could benefit from using these accessories, ask your hearing care professional. Name RC-DEX remote control TV-DEX for listening to TV and audio PHONE-DEX for easy landline use FM+DEX for streaming audio and FM signals T-DEX... -
Page 27: Compatibility With Smartphones
COMPATIBILITY WITH SMARTPHONES You can see a list of compatible smartphones, tablets, etc, at: www.widex.com/BEYOND... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING These pages contain advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or if it doesn't work as expected. If the problem persists, contact your hear- ing care professional. Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is com- It is not turned on Make sure the battery pletely silent... - Page 29 NOTE This information covers only the hearing aid. See the "Ear-sets for Widex hear- ing aids" user manual for information specific to your ear-set. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.
- Page 30 Additional information for hearing aids with silver-zinc rechargeable batter- ies: LEDs on Possible cause Solution charger There is no The hearing aid is not Make sure to place the hearing light placed correctly in the aids correctly in the charger charger The charger is not connec- Make sure that the USB cable is...
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Page 31: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION EU directives Directive 2014/53/EU Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this B-F2 is in compliance with the essen- tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The B-F2 contains radio transmitters operating at: 10.6 MHz, -54 dBµA/m @10 m 2.4 GHz, 0.9 mW EIRP. - Page 32 IC: 5676B-BF2 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
- Page 33 — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or oper- ating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Wi- dex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 34 Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’in- tensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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Page 35: Symbols
SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling (la- bels/IFU/etc.) Symbol Title/Description Manufacturer The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. If appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated. - Page 36 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives. RCM mark The product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regula- tory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market.
- Page 40 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark http://www.global.widex.com 9 514 0416 001 #03 Manual no.: 9 514 0416 001 #03 Issue: 2017-11...