8. Relief vent (short) for ventilation of the ear canal. 9. Relief vent (full length) for ventilation of the ear We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex canal. hearing aid. 2. / 4.
If you are wearing hearing aids in both ears, it is easy to tell them apart. Most models will be marked with a red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue logo for the left ear. The arrow shows the position of the logo.
The battery Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery in the hearing aid, remember to remove We recommend Zinc Air batteries. Use a type 10 bat- the adhesive tab on the battery. Once tery for your hearing aid. the tab has been removed, the bat- To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your tery will start functioning after a few hearing care professional.
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1. Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer. Do not Low battery indication press the battery drawer beyond the open position. In the standard setting, the hearing aid will produce a 2. Place the battery in the drawer so that the small spoken message when the battery is nearly exhausted plus (+) sign on the battery is visible when you hold (see page 7).
Turning the hearing aid on and off Placing the hearing aid The battery drawer also functions as the on/off switch. 1. Close the battery drawer completely. 2. Hold your hearing aid by the extraction cord with 1. Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid. your thumb and forefinger.
Removing the hearing aid Possible start-up settings Gently pull the extraction cord with The hearing aid can be set to start up in two different your thumb and forefinger. ways. In the standard start-up setting, the hearing aid minimises whistling while it is being placed in the ear. If it is difficult, you can try to move The alternative is a setting where the hearing aid whis- the hearing aid carefully from side...
Fine tuning volume Remote control – an alternative way of operating the hearing aid. Ordinarily, you cannot fine tune the volume in your A remote control is an accessory for your hearing aid. hearing aid. It gives you a number of ad- However, if you choose to have a remote control for ditional options, such as adjusting the your hearing aid, the option of fine tuning the volume...
Listening programs TV*: For listening to the TV. Comfort*: Attenuates background noise. Ordinarily, your hearing aid has one listening program (Master). Audibility Extender*: Makes high-frequency sounds audible. However, if you choose to have a remote control for your hearing aid, you can have several listening pro- Zen*: Makes fractal tones.
Switching between the listening programs Up to two listening programs with one Zen style each can be programmed for Zen. Furthermore, a special If you have access to several programs via a remote Zen program can be made available. This is called Zen+ control, a spoken message will sound in the standard and can contain up to three Zen styles.
Cleaning The hearing aid The hearing aid is a completely-in-canal hearing aid. The following accessories are available for cleaning the It is very important for the hearing aid’s performance hearing aid. Ask your hearing care professional which that it is kept free from earwax and dirt. accessories you need for your hearing aid.
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Below is an example of how the sound outlet, relief Below is another example of how the sound outlet, re- vent and microphone opening can be positioned. The lief vent and microphone opening can be positioned. hearing aid illustrated here is provided with a short The hearing aid illustrated here is provided with a full vent.
The sound outlet The relief vent, short It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by If your hearing aid has a short vent, the vent does not earwax. If it is blocked, do as follows: go all the way through the hearing aid. Remove any visible earwax from If earwax has accumulated in and/or around the relief around the sound outlet with...
The relief vent, full length The microphone opening If your hearing aid has a full length vent, the vent goes If dirt or earwax has gathered around the microphone all the way through the hearing aid, from one end to opening on the hearing aid front, do as follows: the other.
Pull the wax guard straight out. The wax guard helps protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use Widex wax guards with your hear- 1. Vent opening ing aid. Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid 2.
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1. Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard 4. After inserting the new wax guard, discard the is in position to be inserted. holder with the used wax guard attached to the 2. Insert the holder into the opening of the sound removal hook.
Good advice • Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like. Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swal- • The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumu- lowing it.
In case of malfunction • Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infection can arise as a result of The following pages include some quick advice in case inadequate ventilation of the ear.
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If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it If the hearing aid is uncomfortable to wear, it could be could be because: because: • The sound outlet is blocked. Clean the area around the • The hearing aid is not placed correctly in your ear canal sound outlet of the hearing aid with the small brush Consult your hearing care professional on how to (see page 26).
Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: ____________________ Battery type: _____________ Vent: Short ❑ Full length ❑ None ❑ Listening programs Chosen program position Master Acclimatisation Music Comfort Audibility Extender...
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