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- Page 1 WIDEX ALLURE USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX ALLURE™ FAMILY ARRD1 model RIC/RITE (Receiver-in-canal/Receiver-in-the-ear)
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Page 2: Your Hearing Aid
Read the instructions Carefully read the user instructions in this booklet and in the booklet "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" before you start using your hearing aid. You should also read the user instructions for the charger. Sound streaming and wireless control The hearing aid allows sound streaming and direct wireless control from smartphones and other devices via DEX. - Page 3 The hearing aid works wirelessly with the ALLURE app. We take no respon- sibility if the hearing aid is used with any third party app or if the app is used with any other device. Read more about the app in the booklet.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION............7 YOUR HEARING AID..................14 Welcome......................14 The hearing aid at a glance................15 CONDITIONS FOR USE................16 Indications for use..................16 Hearing aids with rechargeable batteries..........16 Intended use/intended purpose..............16 Charging......................17 Use time and charging time................18 Operating and charging conditions............. 19 Storage and transport conditions............... - Page 5 PAIRING WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE............27 Connecting with your smartphone via Bluetooth .........27 How to connect the hearing aid to the app..........27 Audio streaming with iPhone..............27 How to use an Android smartphone with your hearing aid....28 How to use the hearing aid as a two-way headset for iPhone calls..28 How to turn off the Bluetooth connection..........29 Compatability with smartphones..............30 CLEANING....................31...
- Page 6 Open-source acknowledgement............. 44 MIT license....................44...
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Page 7: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid. WARNING Observe the operating conditions. Pay special attention to protect your device from extreme heat (e.g. fire, microwave oven, induction oven or other high induction fields) and sunlight. - Page 8 WARNING In case of a known contact allergy, consult the hearing aid manufacturer regarding the presence of the allergen before using the hearing aid. If an allergic reaction develops after wearing the hearing instrument, immediately discontinue use and consult a licensed physician. WARNING Choking hasard! Your hearing aids/device contain/s small parts which can be swallowed.
- Page 9 WARNING Risk of explosion! Do not use your hearing aids / devices in explosive atmospheres (e.g. mining areas). WARNING Risk of injury, fire or explosion! Ship lithium batteries and hearing aids according to local regulations. WARNING Risk of injury, fire or explosion! A lithium-ion rechargeable battery is permanently built into your device.
- Page 10 WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. This instrument is not intended for the fitting of infants, children under 3 years and persons of mental incapacity. WARNING Risk of affecting electronic equipment! In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restricted, verify if your device has to be turned off.
- Page 11 WARNING Keep batteries out of reach of children. - For some types of button batteries, severe or fatal injuries can occur in 2 hours or less, if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. - If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, call the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 (for Australia) or 1-800-498-8666 (for USA) for fast, expert advice.
- Page 12 CAUTION Risk of injury! Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear. CAUTION Risk of injury! In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing aid. If this happens, have the ear piece removed by a medical professional.
- Page 13 NOTICE ● Protect your hearing aids from extreme heat. Do not store them in direct sunlight. ● Protect your hearing aids from high humidity. Do not wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
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Page 14: Your Hearing Aid
YOUR HEARING AID Welcome Congratulations on your new hearing aid. This hearing aid is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and must be used with the charger model WPT301. The battery is built-in and you cannot replace this. We recommend that you use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it. -
Page 15: The Hearing Aid At A Glance
The hearing aid at a glance Your hearing aid is shown below – in the first illustration with the ear-set. The ear-set consists of an earwire with receiver and an ear-tip, and it is the part of your hearing aid that you wear inside your ear. 1. -
Page 16: Conditions For Use
CONDITIONS FOR USE Indications for use The hearing aids are indicated for individuals older than 36 months with a range of hearing loss from minimal (0 dB HL) to severe-to-profound (121 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 17: Charging
Charging We recommend that you charge your hearing aid daily. This illustration shows your charger at a glance: 1. Charging wells 2. Light indicators 3. USB-C port For further information on how to charge your hearing aid, see the user instructions for the charger. -
Page 18: Use Time And Charging Time
Use time and charging time If you charge your hearing aid for half an hour, you have approximately 4 hours of use. Charging your hearing aid fully will take approximately 4 hours. When the hearing aid is fully charged, you can use it for at least 16 hours in normal hearing environments before the next charge. -
Page 19: Operating And Charging Conditions
Operating and charging conditions Your hearing aid has been designed to operate in everyday situations, and it works in environmental conditions that are comfortable for you. You can wear your hearing aid during flights, but you should remove it before showering, swimming and sleeping. -
Page 20: Storage And Transport Conditions
Long-term storage when not in use If you plan to not wear your hearing aid for a longer period of time, charge it fully and store it in the end-user case you received with the hearing aid. Remember to turn off the hearing aid before storage. Every 6 months you will have to charge the hearing aid to avoid an unrecoverable deep-discharge of the battery. - Page 21 Minimum Maximum Humidity 5% rH 90% rH Atmospheric pressure 700 mbar 1060 mbar You can find technical data sheets on www.widexpro.com/documents and additional information on your hearing aids on www.widex.com.
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Page 22: Daily Use
DAILY USE Turning the hearing aid on and off You can turn the hearing aid on and off in two ways: Charger method: on : Remove the hearing aid from the charger and it turns on automati- cally. The hearing aid will play a sound signal to indicate it is on. off : Place the hearing aid in the charger and the hearing aid will shut off and the charging will begin. -
Page 23: Putting On And Removing The Hearing Aid
Putting on and removing the hearing aid Putting on the hearing aid 1. Insert the ear-tip into the ear canal opening. Pulling the outer ear up- wards and backwards at the same time can be helpful. 2. Place the hearing aid onto the top of the ear. -
Page 24: Customization
CUSTOMIZATION Sound and light indicator signals Light indicator overview Light indicators Status Turn solid green The hearing aid is turning on Flashing green 1 time The hearing aid is turned on Battery more than 20% Flashing red 4 times The hearing aid is turned on Low battery, less than 20% Flashing red 3 times and then turn The hearing aid is turning off... -
Page 25: Sound And Program Adjustment
Push button sound and light indicator signals Push button Feedback type Explanation of feedback Switching between Beep tone. When you switch to another programs. program, a beep tone will play. Switching on. Beep tone and light in- The light indicator turn solid dication. - Page 26 Remote control If you have a remote control, you can also change program or adjust the sound manually to achieve more comfort or more audibility, depending on your needs and preferences. For more information on how this works, consult your hearing care professional. Push button Short press Long press...
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Page 27: Pairing With Your Smartphone
PAIRING WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE Connecting with your smartphone via Bluetooth To pair your hearing aid and smartphone you need to restart your hearing aid. Do as follows: 1. Restart your hearing aid. 2. Keep the hearing aid close to your phone and follow the instructions in the ALLURE app. -
Page 28: How To Use An Android Smartphone With Your Hearing Aid
How to use an Android smartphone with your hearing aid If your hearing aid is paired with your Android smartphone via Bluetooth, your phone will send sound data directly to your hearing aid during phone calls. During a call, hold your Android smartphone in front of you so the microphone on the phone is close to your mouth. -
Page 29: How To Turn Off The Bluetooth Connection
Your hearing aid automatically functions as a two-way headset when it is paired with your iPhone. You can make phone calls without having to speak into the phone itself. Your hearing aid lets you accept incoming calls without interacting with your phone directly, and to end the call when it is over. -
Page 30: Compatability With Smartphones
Compatability with smartphones You can see a list of compatible smartphones, tablets, etc. at this website: www.widex.com/support/compatibility/... -
Page 31: Cleaning
CLEANING Cleaning your hearing aid every day will make it more effective and more comfortable to wear. Wipe the hearing aid off with a soft, dry cloth. If the microphone grid is blocked, contact your hear- ing care professional. If you notice dirt on the microphone covers, gently blow it away or wipe it off with a soft cloth. -
Page 32: Wax Guard
The wax guard is a filter placed in the opening of the receiver behind the ear-tip, and it helps to protect the receiver against earwax. Always use wax guards supplied by Widex with your hearing aid. For information on how to change the wax guard, see the ear-set manual. -
Page 33: Accessories
ACCESSORIES You can use a variety of accessories with your hearing aid. Ask your hearing care professional if you could benefit from using these accessories. Name RC-DEX Remote control WPT301 Charger for the ARRD1 hearing aid ALLURE APP for using your smartphone to control your hear- ing aids... -
Page 34: 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 hearing care professional. Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is com- It is not turned on Turn the hearing aid on by pletely silent pressing the push button or... - Page 35 Problem Possible cause Solution The wax guard is Remove the ear-tip from the blocked with ear earwire. If ear wax has accu- wax. mulated in the wax guard, change the wax guard. For further information, see the ear-set manual. You can al- so contact your hearing care professional for advice The microphone...
- Page 36 I remove my the HA headset. NOTICE This information covers only the hearing aid. See the "Ear-sets for Widex hear- ing aids" user manual for information specific to your ear-set. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.
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Page 37: Travelling On An Airplane
TRAVELLING ON AN AIRPLANE The hearing aid and the charger are allowed in both hand luggage and checked luggage. You need to turn off the Bluetooth connection on the hearing aid by using the app. There is no risk of transmitting from the hearing aid's 2.4 GHz radio transmitter as long as the hearing aid is not connected to the mobile phone. -
Page 38: Regulatory Information
10.6 MHz,-54 dBµA/m @10 m, 2.4 GHz,0.9 mW EIRP. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 2014/53/EU can be found at: www.widex.com/doc To avoid potential degradation of radio performance, your device should be separated by at least 25 cm (10 inches) from other radio communications equipment. -
Page 39: Fcc And Ised Statements
FCC and ISED statements Contains FCC ID: 2AXDT-RFM015 Contains IC: 26428-RFM015 HVIN: RFM015 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 40 — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
- Page 41 (2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. ISED RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT: This equipment complies with ISED RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Page 42: Symbols
SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by WIDEX 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. - Page 43 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives. RCM mark The product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regula- tory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand markets.
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Page 44: Licenses And Acknowledgements
LICENSES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Open-source acknowledgement This device makes use of a third-party open-source software resource. The open-source resource is listed below, followed by the full text of its license. scmRTOS Copyright (c) 2003-2015, scmRTOS Team scmrtos/LICENSE at master · scmrtos/scmrtos · GitHub Licensed under the MIT license cJSON Copyright (c) 2009-2017, Dave Gamble and cJSON contributors... - Page 45 THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPY- RIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIA- BILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
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The button on the left hearing aide is only controlling the left hearing aide. The button on the right hearing aide is only controlling the right hearing aide. I have mentioned this several weeks ago but after a few emails (without getting any answers other than "that's weird" I'm still in the same situation.
on the Allure 440 aid can i use a remote and the button on the aid to control the program and volume