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Widex CLEAR 440 C4-PA User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE CLEAR™440 SERIES
C4-PA model
RIC
Receiver-in-canal

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE CLEAR™440 SERIES C4-PA model Receiver-in-canal...
  • Page 2 YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: __________________________________ Battery size: ____________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SYMBOLS........4 THE HEARING AID .

  • Page 4: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: WARNING Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device. CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate/include information regard- ing any special care to be exercised. Not for general waste.

  • Page 5: The Hearing Aid

    THE HEARING AID The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs. Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual. 1. Microphone openings 2. On/off function 3. Nail grip 4.
  • Page 6 “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”. WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid.
  • Page 7 They are to be programmed by licensed hearing health- care professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habil- itation as well as tinnitus management. Description of device Your CLEAR hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an earwire and an ear-tip, in which the re- ceiver is placed.

  • Page 8: Right/Left Identification

    Right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left). Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indi- cate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you.

  • Page 9: The Battery

    The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries.
  • Page 10 Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown. You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Indication

    Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been dis- abled (see page 8). Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indication varies from one case to another. We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you.

  • Page 12: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid. An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled.

  • Page 13: Positioning The Hearing Aid And Ear-Tip

    Positioning the hearing aid and ear-tip Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the earwire rests comfortably on the ear, close to your head. Insert the ear-tip into the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire. The illustrations show an open ear-tip.

  • Page 14: Removing The Hearing Aid And Ear-Tip

    Removing the hearing aid and ear-tip Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the earwire. If the ear-tip is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal.

  • Page 15: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance with your sound environment. If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the volume manually or mute your hearing aid. Any adjust- ment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program.

  • Page 16: Lost Partner Alarm

    To mute the hearing aid with a remote control: Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote control after the long beep-tone has sounded and un- til it stops. Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring back the sound. Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional).

  • Page 17: Listening Programs

    Listening programs By default, your hearing aid has one listening program. If you have a remote control, your hearing aid may be provided with five of the following programs, plus the special Zen program called Zen+. Please also refer to the user instructions for your re- mote control.
  • Page 18 The Zen program may be used with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the Zen tones are heard together. Or, it may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds. The duration of the Zen play time can be set by your hearing care professional according to your needs.

  • Page 19: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    Switching between the listening programs Each time you change program via the remote control, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled. Program 1: Message or one short beep Program 2: Message or two short beeps Program 3: Message or three short beeps Program 4: Message or one long and one short beep Program 5: Message or one long and two short beeps Zen+:...

  • Page 20: Using A Telephone

    Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try moving the tele- phone earpiece to a slightly different position.

  • Page 21: Cleaning

    Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set*. For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids.” 1. Cloth 2. Long wax removing tool 3. Short wax removing tool 4. Brush Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.

  • Page 22: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid after use with the cloth provided. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction. When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry.

  • Page 23: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid. • RC-DEX • TV-DEX • M-DEX For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional.

  • Page 24: In Case Of Malfunction

    If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance. See the “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set. Problem...
  • Page 25 Problem Potential cause Solution The hearing a. The DEX is used a. Move the DEX closer aids do not beyond the trans- to the CLEAR hearing respond with mission range aids a correspond- b. Strong electro- b. Move away from ing change in magnetic interfe- known source of EM...

  • Page 26: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: CAUTION • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use. Remove the bat- tery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days.

  • Page 27: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact your physician immediately. • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves.
  • Page 28 Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances. • Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases. • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans.
  • Page 29 CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones. •...

  • Page 30: Advice

    ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic condi- tions. However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds.

  • Page 31: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-C4PA IC: 5676B-C4PA 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 32 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...
  • Page 33 Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. 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’intensité...
  • Page 34 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-PA is in com- pliance with the essential requirements and other rel- evant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.com...
  • Page 35 Hearing aids, accessories and batter- ies should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your na- tional Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
  • Page 36 Manufacturer ¡9 514 0134 0414¤ ¡#03|¤ Printed by HTO / 2011-07 9 514 0134 001 #02...

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