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Widex Senso Diva Series User Instructions

Widex Senso Diva Series User Instructions

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  • Page 1 User’s instructions The Senso Diva Series SD-XM In-the-ear...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your new Senso Diva ....... 3 Getting to know the hearing aid..... . . 4 Operating the hearing aid.

  • Page 3: Your New Senso Diva

    Your new Senso Diva Widex has been developing and manufacturing high quality hearing aids since 1956. In Senso Diva we have utilized the latest advancements in digital tech- nology and created a hearing aid with innovative and sophisticated solutions that make the most of your hearing ability and help ensure optimum communi- cation.

  • Page 4: Getting To Know The Hearing Aid

    Getting to know the hearing aid 1. Microphone openings, where the sound enters the hearing aid. 2. Program switch, which allows you to choose among different listening programs (if neces- sary). 3. On/off function, which is integrated into the battery compartment cover. 4.
  • Page 5 Red Dot: Right Blue Dot: Left Serial # The first two digits in the serial number indicate the year your instrument was manufactured.

  • Page 6: Operating The Hearing Aid

    Operating the hearing aid Recommended battery type The recommended battery type for Senso Diva is: Zinc Air battery type 312 The Zinc Air battery is very durable. Please note the use-by date on the battery packaging stating how long the batteries will be good. Do not use batteries with an expired use-by date.
  • Page 7 Remember to turn off the hearing aid before opening the battery compart- ment cover. Push the nail grip upwards to gently swing the battery compartment cover open. The plus (+) sign of the battery must face upwards. This means that the side of the battery with the small plus (+) sign should face in the same direction as the plus (+) sign on the battery compart- ment cover.

  • Page 8: When To Change The Battery

    When to change the battery If you hear four rapid beep-tones while wearing your hearing aid, it is an indication that you should change the battery as soon as possible, as the battery is nearly exhausted. Once the battery is totally ex- hausted, the hearing aid will be completely silent.

  • Page 9: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery compartment cover of your Senso Diva also functions as an on/off switch. The hearing aid is turned on when a battery is inserted correctly and the battery compart- ment cover is com- pletely closed.

  • Page 10: Automatic Adjustment Of Loudness

    Automatic adjustment of loudness Senso Diva adjusts loudness automatically in accord- ance with your sound environment. Several thou- sand times per second, Senso Diva analyzes the sur- roundings and tailors its sound accordingly. With Senso Diva you do not have to think about adjusting the volume –...

  • Page 11: Left/Right Identification

    When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached, a steady tone will sound until you release the lever. Any adjustment of the automatic volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off. Important: If the volume in your hearing aid is too loud or too weak, or if the reproduced sounds are distorted, or you would like any further information, consult the hearing healthcare professional where...

  • Page 12: Senso Diva Listening Programs

    Senso Diva listening programs Your Senso Diva may be equipped with a number of listening programs. Your hearing healthcare profes- sional can help you select the programs that are of use to you and make them available on the hearing aid program switch.

  • Page 13: Listening Programs

    Listening programs: M: “M” stands for Microphone and is the standard setting. It is the listening program for ordinary lis- tening situations. T: “T” stands for Telecoil. The telecoil can be used for telephone use and/or for induction loop use (for certain assistive listening devices).
  • Page 14 Switch between the programs by using the switch on the battery compartment cover. Each time you switch to an- other program, you will hear beep-tones. The number of beeps tells you which program you are in; one beep-tone for program 1, two beep-tones for program 2, three beep-tones for program 3 and four beep-tones for program 4.
  • Page 15 Program Chosen Application: programs:...

  • Page 16: Placing Senso Diva In The Ear

    Placing Senso Diva in the ear Before inserting the hearing aid, you must place a battery in the battery compartment and close the battery compartment cover. Hold your hearing aid with your thumb and forefin- ger. Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance.

  • Page 17: Removing Senso Diva

    Removing Senso Diva Hold the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently. If it is difficult to loosen the hearing aid it may help to try to move the hearing aid gently from side to side. It may also help to pull the outer ear upwards and backwards while applying a little pressure around the ear open-...

  • Page 18: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    Caring for your hearing aid Take good care of your hearing aid With proper care, your hearing aid will give you years of reliable service. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your aid: • Treat your hearing aid as the valuable object it is: with care.
  • Page 19 • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases.

  • Page 20: Keeping Senso Diva Clean

    Keeping Senso Diva clean Because your Senso Diva is worn in your ear canal, it is very important for its perfor- mance that you inspect and clean the instrument daily. Never wash your Senso Diva in water, cleaning solutions or other liquids.
  • Page 21 The following accessories are included with your hearing aid: A. Battery magnet to facilitate insertion of the bat- tery into the battery compartment. B. Wax removing tool for cleaning the relief vent opening. C. Wax removing tool for cleaning the microphone openings.

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Sound Outlet

    Cleaning the sound outlet If wax has gathered around the sound outlet this should be removed with the small brush. It is important that the sound outlet is never blocked. Important: Do not insert any objects into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid. Your Senso Diva may be equipped with a Ceru- STOP™...

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Relief Vent Opening

    Cleaning the relief vent opening If the relief vent opening is blocked by earwax, the sound of your hearing aid will change. In this case please follow the directions below: Insert the vent cleaning tool into the front relief vent open- ing as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Microphone Openings

    Cleaning the microphone openings Sometimes dirt may gather around the microphone open- ings on the hearing aid front. Remove this with the short wax removing tool. Open the bat- tery compartment cover and turn the hearing aid so the bat- tery compartment cover is facing downwards.

  • Page 25: The Cerustop™ Wax Guard

    The CeruSTOP™ wax guard Please read carefully and follow these instructions for using your wax guard. Earwax is one of the main causes of hearing aid mal- function. During daily use, earwax can work its way into the sound outlet of your hearing aid and par- tially or completely block the passage of sound.
  • Page 26 The CeruSTOP™ wax guard system consists of the following parts: A. Holder B. Removal hook C. Wax guard A white wax guard is mounted on one end of the holder. At the other end is a hook for removing the used wax guard.
  • Page 27 Your hearing instrument has come equipped with a CeruSTOP™ wax guard. When should I change my wax guard? Since the amount of earwax produced by each indi- vidual can vary dramatically, it is recommended that the wax guard be checked daily. If the hearing aid is weak/silent or if wax is visible in the wax guard, it’s time to change the wax guard.

  • Page 28: Removing The Used Wax Guard

    Removing the used wax guard Wipe away any visible wax from the shell of your hearing instrument. The used wax guard is in the stainless steel bushing of the sound outlet. With the gray holder perpendicular to the face of the bushing, insert the removal hook into the used wax guard so that the shaft of the holder is touching the rim of the wax guard, then slowly pull the wax guard...

  • Page 29: Inserting A New Wax Guard

    Inserting a new wax guard Now turn the gray holder around so that the used wax guard is away from the instrument and the new one is in position to be inserted into your hearing in- strument. Gently press the new wax guard straight into the opening of the sound outlet.
  • Page 30 Then pull the holder straight out. Do not pry or twist the gray holder. The new wax guard will automatically dismount from the holder and re- main in place. After inserting the new wax guard, discard the holder with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook.
  • Page 31 Are there times when I should not use the wax guard? If a medical condition exists, such as a perforated eardrum, or if an ointment is used do not use the wax guard. If you have any questions regarding your wax guard, please contact your hearing healthcare professional.

  • Page 32: Important

    Important • Please be sure to keep your hearing aid and its accessories out of the reach of children, who may place them in their mouths. Also keep batteries out of children’s reach and discard used batteries carefully. Do not change batter- ies in front of children or let them see where you keep your supply.

  • Page 33: Getting Used To The Hearing Aid

    Getting used to the hearing aid There is only one way Whether you are an experienced or a new user, only consistent and determined daily practice will give you the maximum results from your hearing aid. There are no tricks or short cuts. Your hearing aid does not restore normal hearing but it will make it much easier for you to hear and understand what other people are saying and to en-...
  • Page 34 Start wearing your new hearing aid in familiar and quiet surroundings. Focus on the various types of background noise such as a ticking clock, the tele- phone bell, clinking of dishes. Try to identify and localize the sounds you are not accustomed to hear- ing.

  • Page 35: In Case Of Malfunction

    In case of malfunction The following pages include some quick advice to follow if you experience problems. Before contacting your hearing healthcare professional, please follow the advice below: If the hearing aid is dead, it could be because: • The instrument is not turned on. Make sure the battery is placed correctly and the battery com- partment cover is closed correctly.
  • Page 36 • The battery contacts are dirty. Contact your hearing healthcare professional to have the bat- tery contacts cleaned. • The microphone opening is blocked. Wax or dirt can block the microphone opening. Do not in- sert any objects into the microphone itself. Remove wax and dirt with the short wax re- moving tool.
  • Page 37 If the hearing aid is not powerful enough, it could be because: • The sound outlet is blocked. Earwax is often the cause of a blocked sound outlet. If the hearing aid is equipped with a CeruSTOP™ wax guard, change the wax guard. If the hearing aid is not equipped with a wax guard, clean the sound outlet of the hearing aid with the small brush.
  • Page 38 If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because: • The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear canal. Take the hearing aid out and reinsert it. It is important that the hearing aid is placed correctly in your ear canal. •...
  • Page 39 • Your outer ear or ear canal is sore. It is important for first-time users to only wear the hearing aid for short periods of time at the beginning. The skin in the ear canal is very thin and may swell a little because of the pressure from the hearing aid.
  • Page 40 Reorder # CIB48 (P!DX0!0501!1U1Y9) Printed by FB / 10-01 P DX0 0501 1U1...

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