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- Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX EVOKE™ FAMILY E-FM model (Behind-the-ear)
- Page 2 YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Your hearing aid series: PROGRAMS Universal Audibility Extender Quiet Audibility Extender Comfort Audibility Extender Transport Audibility Extender Urban Audibility Extender ...
- Page 3 That way you will always know which programs you have in your hearing aids. NOTE Read this booklet and the booklet "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" carefully before you start using your hearing aid. NOTE This hearing aid allows direct wireless control and sound streaming from smart- phones and other devices.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS YOUR HEARING AID...................6 Welcome......................6 Important safety information.................7 THE HEARING AID..................9 Indications for use................... 9 Intended use.....................9 The battery....................... 9 Sound signals....................11 How to tell right from left................11 Turning the hearind aid on and off...............12 Putting on and removing the hearing aid........... 12 Programs...................... - Page 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION..............24 EU directives....................24 FCC and IC statements..................24 SYMBOLS....................28...
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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: 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 8 Your hearing aids are designed to operate within the temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure ranges of 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F), 10%-95% rH and 750 to 1060 mBar. You can find technical data sheets and additional information on your hear- ing aids on: http://global.widex.com.
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Page 9: The Hearing Aid
THE HEARING AID Indications for use The hearing aids are indicated for individuals older than 36 months with a range of hearing loss from minimal (0 dB HL) to severe (95 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 10 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 11: Sound Signals
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 12: Turning The Hearind Aid On And Off
Turning the hearind aid on and off To turn the hearing aid on, close the battery door. The hearing aid will play a sound signal to indicate that it is on, unless your hearing care professional has deactiva- ted this function. To turn off the hearing aid, pull the battery door downwards. -
Page 13: Programs
Removing the hearing aid Start by removing the hearing aid from behind the ear. Then take the ear-set carefully out of the ear canal while you hold the lower part of the tube/earwire. Programs PROGRAMS Universal For everyday use Quiet Special program for listening in quiet envi- ronments Comfort... - Page 14 PROGRAMS Party For listening in situations with many people talking at the same time Social Use this program if you are in small social gatherings, such as family dinners Music For listening to music SPECIAL PROGRAMS Plays tones or noise for a relaxing sound background Phone This program is designed for listening to...
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Page 15: Program And Sound Adjustment
NOTE The names in the list of programs are the default names. Your hearing care pro- fessional can also select an alternative program name from a preselected list. Then it is even easier for you to select the right program in each listening situa- tion. - Page 16 As a dedicated program button: To change programs, just tap the button. To access and exit SmartToggle programs, push and hold the push button down for more than one second (this setting is optional). Once you have accessed the SmartToggle pro- gram, you can change among the different Zen styles selected for you by short taps on the button.
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Page 17: Using A Phone With Your Hearing Aids
Using a phone with your hearing aids When you use a phone, hold it against your head at an an- gle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 When not in use leave the battery compartment open to ventilate the hear- ing aid. For information on how to clean your ear-set, see the ear-set man- ual. 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 21: 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 pro- fessional. 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... -
Page 22: 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 23 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.
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Page 24: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION EU directives Directive 2014/53/EU Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this E-FM is in compliance with the essen- tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The E-FM contains a radio transmitter operating at 10.6 MHz,-54 dBμA/m @10 m. - Page 25 IC: 5676B-UFM 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 26 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Statement / Déclaration d’industrie Canada Under Industry Can-...
- Page 27 essaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio ex- empts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Page 28: 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 29 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 32 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark http://global.widex.com 9 514 0432 001 #01 Manual no.: 9 514 0432 001 #01 Issue: 2018-02...
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