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- Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS A52-XP model In-the-ear...
- Page 2 YOUR WIDEX® HEARING AID To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Vent: Short Full length None Your hearing aid series: PROGRAMS Universal Audibility Extender Quiet Audibility Extender Transport Audibility Extender ...
- Page 3 SMARTTOGGLE PROGRAMS Zen+ Audibility Extender NOTE The program names in the table are the default names. If you have chosen to use some of the other names available, write the new names in the table. That way you will always know which programs you have in your hearing aids. NOTE Read this booklet carefully before your start using your hearing aid.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS YOUR HEARING AID...................6 Welcome to Widex..................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................12 Turning the hearing aid on and off...............12 Putting on and removing your hearing aid..........13 Sound adjustment.................. - Page 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION..............29 EC directives....................29 SYMBOLS....................30...
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Page 6: Your Hearing Aid
YOUR HEARING AID Welcome to Widex 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 Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away from chil- dren and mentally disabled people. 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.
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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 (10 dB HL) to severe (90 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 battery in the drawer as shown. Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the battery 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: How To Tell Right From Left
Lost partner (Only available in top models) 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 13: Putting On And Removing Your Hearing Aid
Putting on and removing your hearing aid Close the battery lid completely. Hold the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger and insert it slowly into your ear until you feel resistance. Then use the tip of your forefinger to gently push the hearing aid into your ear until it feels comfortable. -
Page 14: Programs
If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the sound manually to ach- ieve more comfort or more audibility, depending on your needs and prefer- ences. For more information on how this works, consult your hearing care professional. Depending on the hearing aid settings and features, any sound adjustment you make will affect both hearing aids. - Page 15 PROGRAMS 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 Music For listening to music...
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Cleaning
CLEANING Tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid: 1. Cloth 2. Brush 3. Long wax-removing tool 4. Short wax-removing tool 5. Battery magnet 2. 3. 4. 5. Cleaning the hearing aid Cleaning your hearing aid every day will make it more efficient and more comfortable to wear. - Page 19 The sound outlet Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth. Never try to clean the wax guard. NOTE If you can't clean the sound outlet, contact your hearing care professional. Never insert anything into the sound outlet as this can ruin your hearing aid. The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings in the hearing aid front as follows: Open the battery lid and turn the hearing aid so the...
- Page 20 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 you.
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Page 21: The Wax Guard
The wax guard The wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use wax guards supplied by Widex with your hearing aid. Changing the wax guard Open the wax guard case as illustrated. The wax guard consists of the following parts: 1. - Page 22 Keep the holder at a right angle. Pull the used wax guard straight out. Insert the new wax guard into the opening of the sound outlet and press it gently.
- Page 23 Pull the holder straight out. Ask your hearing care professional about how often you should change the wax guard. The wax guard is for one-time use only and is not intended to be cleaned. If the wax guard fits loosely, discard it and use a new one. If the wax guard falls off inside your ear, contact your doctor or hearing care professional to have it removed.
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Page 24: 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 25: Troubleshooting
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 It is not turned on Make sure the battery is completely silent... - Page 26 Problem Possible cause Solution Your hearing may Contact your hearing care have changed professional/doctor The hearing aid whis- Your ear is blocked by Contact your doctor tles continuously earwax It is not correctly Take it out and reinsert it placed in your ear ca- It fits loosely in your Contact your hearing care ear canal...
- Page 27 Problem Possible cause Solution Your outer ear or ear It is important that first- canal is sore time users only wear the hearing aid for short peri- ods of time at the begin- ning. Take 2-3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid.
- Page 28 Problem Possible cause Solution You hear “interrupted” a. The battery in one of a. Replace battery in one or speech (on and off) the hearing aids has both hearing aids from the hearing aids expired b. Move away from known or no speech (muted) b.
- Page 29 REGULATORY INFORMATION EC directives Directive 2014/53/EU Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this A52-XP is in compliance with the es- sential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The A52-XP contains a radio transmitter operating at 10.6 MHz,-54 dBμA/m @10 m.
- Page 30 SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by in medical device labelling (labels/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. Catalogue number The product’s catalogue (item) number.
- Page 31 Symbol Title/Description 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. Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product.
- Page 32 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark global.widex.com 9 514 0421 001 #01 Manual no.: 9 514 0421 001 #01 Issue: 2018-01...
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