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- Page 1 User’s instructions The Bravissimo Series BV-18 Behind-the-ear...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Battery type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 waste . Please consult your national Widex Inserting the battery . -
Page 3: Your New Bravissimo Bv-18
Your new Bravissimo BV-18 We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hear- A world of new sounds ing aid . We have included these user’s instructions to in- Becoming a hearing aid user can be an exciting chal- form you about the various aspects associated with wear- lenge . -
Page 4: Having Something In Your Ear
Having something in your ear Practice makes perfect Your ears need to become accustomed to your new hear- It is a good idea to start slowly and wear your hearing ing aids . If you are wearing a hearing aid for the first time, aids for just short intermittent periods of time, for exam- you also have to become used to having something in ple one or two hours, and first try them in situations with... -
Page 5: Help To Help Yourself
Help to help yourself Make a note of the situations where you are not satisfied Most modern hearing aids are designed with a multitude and why . Is the problem related to low frequency, high of options, settings and features to benefit most hearing frequency, weak or loud sounds? Is it all the time or only aid users . -
Page 6: The Battery
Bravissimo BV-18 The battery 1 . Microphone opening, where the sound enters the Battery type hearing aid . The recommended battery type for Bravissimo BV-18 is: Zinc Air battery type 13 . Volume control, which makes it possible to fine tune For acquisition of batteries, consult your hearing health- the automatically adjusted loudness . -
Page 7: Changing The Battery
Push the nail grip downwards to Changing the battery swing open the battery drawer . The If you hear four rapid beep-tones while wearing your nail grip is located on the opposite hearing aid, it is an indication that the battery is nearly ex- side of the on/off switch at the bot- hausted . -
Page 8: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off
Turning the hearing aid on and off The hearing aid can be provided with The battery drawer is placed at a battery drawer lock, if required . This the bottom of the hearing aid . is a particularly good idea if the hear- The battery drawer also functions ing aid is worn by a child . -
Page 9: Left/Right Identification
Placing Bravissimo BV-18 Left/right identification on/in the ear If you wear hearing aids on both Insert a battery in your hearing aid . We recommend that ears, your hearing healthcare you turn off the hearing aid before placing it on the ear . professional can put coloured First insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the marks on your hearing aids so... -
Page 10: Removing Bravissimo Bv-18
Removing Bravissimo BV-18 Once the earmould has been inserted, you place the hear- First remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ing aid behind the ear, so that the hook rests comfortably ear . Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while on the ear, close to your head . -
Page 11: Automatic Adjustment Of Loudness
Fine tuning loudness Automatic adjustment of loudness Bravissimo BV-18 adjusts loudness automatically in ac- Your hearing aid may be provid- cordance with your sound environment . Several thou- ed with a volume control, shaped like a small lever . Push the lever sand times per second, Bravissimo BV-18 analyses the sur- roundings and tailors its sound accordingly . -
Page 12: Listening Programs
Listening programs Your Bravissimo BV-18 behind-the-ear hearing aid may be Switching between the equipped with a number of listening programs optimised listening programs for different listening situations . Your hearing healthcare You switch between the pro- professional can help you select the programs that are grams by using the program of use to you and make them available on the hearing button on the back of the... -
Page 13: Keeping Bravissimo Bv-18 Clean
Keeping Bravissimo BV-18 clean If you – in consultation with your hearing healthcare pro- Cleaning accessories fessional – decide on other combinations of programs lat- The following accessories are available for your hearing aid: er, these can be written on the blank form found at the back of these instructions . -
Page 14: The Hearing Aid
The hearing aid The earmould Never wash your hearing aid Make sure that your ear- with water, cleaning solutions mould is clean and free of or other liquids . Instead, clean earwax and moisture . If it is your hearing aid with a dry plugged, clear the opening soft cloth after use . -
Page 15: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
• When not in use, do not expose your hearing aid to ex- treme temperatures or high humidity . • In environments with high humidity, a Widex drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside the hearing aid . See the instructions enclosed with the Widex drying kit . -
Page 16: Good Advice
. Also keep batteries out of chil- • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or dren’s reach and discard used batteries carefully . Do other areas with explosive gases . -
Page 17: Accessories
Accessories • Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing Audio input aid/earmould may involve a slightly increased risk of Your Bravissimo BV-18 hearing aid infection in the ear canal . An infection can arise as a re- can be furnished with an audio shoe . - Page 18 . As the system is wireless, both the listener and the speaker have full freedom of move- ment within the specified range . For more information on the FM system from Widex, please consult your hearing healthcare professional .
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Page 19: In Case Of Malfunction
In case of malfunction The following pages include some quick advice to follow If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it if you experience problems . Before contacting your hear- could be because: ing healthcare professional, please follow the advice be- •... - Page 20 If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be Listening program form because: Program Chosen Application: • Your ear is blocked by earwax . You should contact your programs: ENT doctor/physician . • The tubing is broken . Replace the tubing . •...
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