7. Widex wax guard 8. Vent for ventilation of the ear canal. (Not in all mod- We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex els). hearing aid. Important Please read this booklet carefully before you start using...
Inserting the battery Low battery indication Before inserting a new battery in In the standard setting, the hearing aid will produce a the hearing aid, remember to re- spoken message when the battery is nearly exhausted move the adhesive tab on the bat- (see page 6).
Turning the hearing aid on and off Placing the hearing aid The battery compartment cover of your hearing aid Close the battery compartment cover completely. also functions as the on/off switch. 1. Hold your hearing aid with your thumb and forefin- 1.
Removing the hearing aid Possible start-up settings Hold the hearing aid with your The hearing aid can be set to start up in two different thumb and forefinger and pull ways: gently. • In the standard start-up setting the hearing aid mini- If it is difficult, you can try to move mizes whistling while it is being placed in the ear.
Automatic volume adjustment Fine tuning volume The hearing aid adjusts volume automatically in accor- Your hearing aid may be provided with a volume con- dance with your sound environment. trol, shaped like a small lever. (The lever on your hear- ing aid may be positioned differently than the lever in the drawing).
Listening programs Each time you operate the volume control, you will hear a beep-tone – unless you have chosen to have the tone indication deactivated (see page 6). When you Your hearing aid may be provided with up to four lis- raise the volume, you will hear a higher beep-tone for tening programs intended for specific listening situa- each step the volume is raised.
M + T: In this program you listen via the hearing aid Zen program microphone (M) and the telecoil (T). Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique op- tional listening program called Zen. It makes musical * Zen: Makes fractal tones. The generated sounds are tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the back- adjusted according to your hearing loss.
Indications for use Because of the unique ways in which Zen is pro- The Zen program is intended to provide a relaxing grammed in your hearing aid, please follow the recom- sound background (i.e., music/noise source) for adults mendations of your hearing healthcare professionals who desire to listen to such a background in quiet.
Warnings Switching between the listening programs Use of the Zen program may interfere with hearing ev- eryday sounds including speech. It should not be used You can switch between the lis- when hearing such sounds is important. Switch the tening programs by using the hearing aid to a non-Zen program in those situations.
Remote control If you have chosen the tone indication instead of a spo- ken message, beep-tones tell you which program you have chosen: - an alternative way of operating the hearing aid. A remote control is an accessory for • Program 1: One brief beep your hearing aid.
Cleaning The hearing aid Your hearing aid is an in-the-ear instrument, which means it is worn in your ear canal. The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid. It is very important for the hearing aid’s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt. 1.
The sound outlet We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear, you inspect the sound outlet and It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by the vent openings to ensure that no earwax or dirt has earwax.
If earwax has accumulated in and/or around the vent opening, do as follows: The wax guard helps protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use Widex wax guards with your hear- Clean any earwax from the ing aid. Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid vent by passing the wax will be void.
Changing the wax guard 1. Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard is in position to be inserted. placed in the sound outlet. Pull the wax guard straight 2.
Caring for your hearing aid 4. After inserting the new wax guard, discard the holder with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook. Never reuse a wax guard. With proper care, your hearing aid will give you consis- tent reliable service.
Do hear interference noise. not change batteries in front of children and do not • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines let them see where you keep your supply. or other areas with explosive gases.
In case of malfunction • The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials. Still, in rare cases skin irritation can occur. If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear The following pages include some quick advice in case canal, contact your hearing care professional.
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If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it If the hearing aid is uncomfortable to wear, it could could be because: be because: • The sound outlet is blocked. Clean the area around the • The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear canal. sound outlet of the hearing aid with the provided Consult your hearing care professional on how to small brush or cloth (see page 29).
Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: _____________________________ Battery size: _______________________ Listening programs Chosen program position Master Acclimatization Music Comfort Audibility Extender M + T...
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