Widex DREAM440 User Instructions

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Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE DREAM™ SERIES D-FA model Behind-the-ear...
Page 2 YOUR WIDEX™ HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) … DREAM440 … … DREAM330 … … DREAM220 … … DREAM110 … Programs: … Master … Audibility Extender … Music … Audibility Extender … TV … Audibility Extender …...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS THE…HEARING…AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Acoustic indicators .
Page 4: 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 . Volume control 3 .
Page 5: Intended Use
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” . WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”...
Page 6 They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, oto- laryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilita- tion . Description of device Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an ear-tip or earmould . The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, WidexLink, to enable communication between the left and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids and...
Page 7: Acoustic Indicators
Clicking sound Changing program Message Tones/off Starting up the hearing aid Message Tone/off Warning about low battery Message 4 tones/off Warning about lost partner Message Service reminder Message Note: “Warning about lost partner” can only be made available in DREAM440.
Page 8: The Battery
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 312 bat- tery for the hearing aid . To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries .
Page 9 Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward . You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place . If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incorrectly inserted .
Page 10: Low Battery Indication
Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa- bled (see page 7) . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid . Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid .
Page 11: 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 12: Right/Left Identification
Right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with coloured marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left) . The arrow shows the position of the identification mark .
Page 13: Positioning The Hearing Aid
Positioning the hearing aid Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube . It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head .
Page 14: Removing The Hearing Aid
Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . If the earpiece 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 accordance with your sound environment . Furthermore, your hearing aid is provided with a volume control . Push the upper part of the volume control to gradually raise the vol- ume .
Page 16 WARNING If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further information, consult your hearing care profes- sional . To turn off the sound completely •...
Page 17: Lost Partner Alarm
Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature is available and has been activated by your hearing care professional .) If one of your hearing aids falls off your ear, and/or the battery is exhausted, a tone signal and a spoken mes- sage will sound two times in the other hearing aid, and a diode (LED) will flash on both hearing aids .
Page 18 In this program you listen via the hearing aid microphones (M) and the telecoil (T) . Generates different kinds of tones or noise . Compound The Master program in one ear and Zen, Reverse programs focus, T, MT or Phone in the other . Zen+ Special Zen program with up to three different Zen styles...
Page 19 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 background . The Zen program may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds .
Page 20 Benefits The Zen program may provide a relaxing listening background for some people . When the Zen program is used in a tinnitus management program, its wearer may experience some relief from tinnitus . Indications for use The Zen program is intended to provide a relaxing sound background (i .e ., music/noise source) for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet .
Page 21: Switching Between The Listening Programs
Switching between the listening programs To change programs, press the pro- gram button briefly . Each time you switch to another program, 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...
Page 22: Zen
Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (more than 1 second) on the program button on the hearing aid or the RC-DEX . A short press then allows you to cycle through the available Zen styles . You can exit Zen+ by pressing and holding the program button for more than 1 second .
Page 23: Using A Telephone
Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recom- mend 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 telephone earpiece to a slightly different posi- tion .
Page 24: 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 . Wax removing tool 3 . Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories .
Page 25: The Hearing Aid
The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . If the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hearing care profes- sional . WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction .
Page 26: Accessories
PHONE-DEX for easy landline use* T-DEX for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using a telecoil FM+DEX the FM+DEX is a high-quality streaming device designed specifically for Widex hearing aids * Available in some countries only...
Page 27: In…Case…Of…Malfunction
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The hearing aid is Make sure the battery aid is com- not turned on drawer is completely pletely silent closed The battery does not Insert a new battery in work the hearing aid The hearing Your ear is blocked...
Page 28 . Note: This information covers only the hearing aid . See the “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . If the problems persist, contact your hearing care pro-...
Page 29: 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 battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days .
Page 30: 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 a 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 31 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions . • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing . •...
Page 32 • Regular use of a de-humidifier is recommended to help avoid malfunction of the hearing aid . • 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 33 WARNING Interference with active Implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of mobile phones: • If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless remote controls or communicators at least 15 cm away from the implant .
Page 34 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 35: Advice
ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . 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 36: Adapting To Your Hearing Aids
Congratulations for taking the first steps toward re- storing your communication skills with the purchase of state-of-the-art hearing aids from Widex . Because many of the sounds you may now hear have not been fully audible without hearing aids, we urge you to take a few minutes to perform the following sim- ple activities in the order listed .
Page 37 • We hear in our brain, not in our ears . It will take your brain some time to fully adapt to the new sounds you are hearing . It is not unusual, for example, to hear certain sounds, such as your own footsteps, or a newspaper rustling, or the refrigerator humming, that people with normal hearing take for granted and thus don’t consciously process .
Page 38: Regulatory…Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-DFA IC: 5676B-DFA 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 39 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 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada .
Page 40 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this D-FA is in compli- ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC . A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www . w idex .com/doc...
Page 41 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub- stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equip- ment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste .
Page 42: Additional…Program…Form
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORM Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...
Page 43: Symbols
SYMBOLS SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S 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 ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
Page 44 Symbol Title/Description Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed .
Page 45 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives . Alert The product is identified by R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states . C-Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the...
Page 48 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0w4|j;;a;a] 9 514 0247 001 #05 WIDEX, DREAM and DEX are trademarks of Widex A/S...

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