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Widex CLEAR Series C4-FS User Instruction

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE WIDEX CLEAR™440,
330, 220 SERIES
C4-FS/C3-FS/C2-FS model
RIC/RITE
Receiver-in-canal/Receiver-in-the-ear

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX CLEAR™440, 330, 220 SERIES C4-FS/C3-FS/C2-FS model RIC/RITE Receiver-in-canal/Receiver-in-the-ear...
  • Page 2 YOUR WIDEX CLEAR™ HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) … CLEAR440 … CLEAR330 … CLEAR220 Programs: … Master … Music … TV … Comfort … Audibility Extender … Reverse focus … Phone … T … M+T …...

  • 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 . On/off switch 2 . Battery drawer with nail grip 3 .
  • Page 5 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 special- ists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation . Description of device Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an earwire and an earpiece, in which the receiver is placed .

  • Page 7: Acoustic Indicators

    Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions . The signal may be a spoken message or tones . The signal can also be deactivated . Functions Default Other settings settings Adjusting volume via remote control...

  • 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 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer completely open . Do not press the drawer beyond the open position . 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 .

  • Page 10: Battery Drawer Without A Nail Grip

    Battery drawer without a nail grip The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a nail grip, which means that you need a tool to open the battery drawer . This type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child .

  • 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 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 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: 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 14: Positioning The Hearing Aid

    Positioning the hearing aid Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire . 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 earwire 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 earwire . If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal .

  • Page 16: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance 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 17: Lost Partner Alarm

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

  • Page 18: Programs

    Programs Your hearing aid may be provided with several of the following programs, plus the special Zen program called Zen+ . In some hearing aids, the Phone+ program can be made available instead of Zen+ . Master Standard Music For listening to music For listening to the TV Comfort Attenuates background noise...
  • Page 19 Phone+* For phone use only . Transmits the tele- phone sound received in one hearing aid to the other hearing aid . Note that the microphones on the hearing aid to which the sound is transmitted are turned off . * not available in CLEAR220 If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be altered .
  • Page 20 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 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 . 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 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 . Brush Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories .

  • Page 26: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the cloth provided after use . If the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hearing care professional . 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, keep it in a warm, dry place with the battery drawer open, to ventilate the...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    FM+DEX the FM+DEX is a high-quality streaming device designed specifically for Widex hearing aids * Available in some countries only For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult...

  • Page 28: In Case Of Malfunction

    IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Potential 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 29 . 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 30: 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 31: 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 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 .
  • Page 33 WARNING • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X‑rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans . The emissions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot .
  • Page 34 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38 • 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 39: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY‑C4FS IC: 5676B‑C4FS 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 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 41 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that the C4-FS, C3-FS and C2-FS are in compliance 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 42 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 43: Additional Program Forms

    ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...
  • Page 44 Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 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[5qr0w6|k;;a;h] 9 514 0268 001 #01 WIDEX, WIDEX CLEAR and DEX are trademarks of Widex A/S...

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