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Widex CLEAR 440 SERIES User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE CLEAR™440 SERIES
C4-9 model
Behind-the-ear

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE CLEAR™440 SERIES C4-9 model Behind-the-ear...
  • Page 2 YOUR WIDEX CLEAR™440 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. Volume control (optional) 3. Program button 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 Your CLEAR™ hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an ear-tip or earmould. The hear- ing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, Widex- Link, to enable communication between the left and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hearing...
  • Page 8 Your hearing aid may be provided with a listening pro- gram called Zen. It makes musical tones (and some- times a rushing noise) in the background. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss.

  • Page 9: 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 10: The Battery

    The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 13 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. Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be re- duced.
  • Page 11 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 12: 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 9). 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 13: 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. Push the switch upwards 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 14: 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 hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance with your sound environment. Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever. Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume. Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the vol- ume.
  • Page 17 CAUTION 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 professional. To turn off the sound completely •...

  • Page 18: Lost Partner Alarm

    Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activat- ed 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.

  • Page 19: Listening Programs

    Listening programs Your hearing aid may be provided with five of the fol- lowing programs, plus either the special Zen program called Zen+ or the Phone+ program.  Master Standard  Music For listening to music  TV For listening to the TV ...
  • Page 20  Zen+ Special Zen program with up to three different Zen styles  Phone+ For phone use only. Transmits the tel- ephone sound received in one hear- ing aid to the other hearing aid. Note that the microphones on the hearing aid to which the sound is transmitted are turned off.
  • Page 21 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. CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech.

  • Page 22: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    Switching between the listening programs Each time you switch to another pro- gram, 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 23: Zen

    Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (two secs.) 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 two seconds.

  • Page 24: Using A Telephone

    Using a telephone When using a telephone, we rec- ommend that you hold the tel- ephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try mov- ing the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position.

  • Page 25: 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 ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories.

  • Page 26: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. 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, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry.

  • Page 27: 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. Audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe.
  • Page 28 On the form below, your hearing care professional can make a note of the audio programs you have access to and where they are located. For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional. Program Program order with audio shoe WARNING If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected...
  • Page 29 An FM system is an assistive listening device that can be used as an accessory for the hearing aid. The FM system from Widex is called SCOLA. The FM system consists of a wireless microphone and a receiv- er clicked onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe.

  • Page 30: 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 31 Problem Possible cause Solution Your two The connection be- Turn the hearing aids hearing aids tween the hearing off and on again are not work- aids is lost ing in syn- chrony The hearing a. The DEX is used a. Move the DEX closer aids do not beyond the trans- to the CLEAR hearing...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 batter- ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swal- low such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves.
  • Page 34 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the in- structions. • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing. •...
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37: 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 38: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-C49 IC: 5676B-C49 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...
  • Page 40 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 41 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-9 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.widex.com...
  • Page 42 Hearing aids, accessories and batter- ies should not be disposed of with nor- mal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
  • Page 44 Manufacturer Printed by HTO / 2011-07 ¡9 514 0135 041>¤ ¡#01v¤ 9 514 0135 001 #02...

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