YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) S4-VSD S2-VSD Programs: Master Music TV Comfort Reverse focus Audibility Extender Phone T M+T Zen ...
THE HEARING AID The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. The ear-set consists of an earwire and an ear-tip or earmould, in which the receiver is placed. 1. Program button 2. LED 3. On/off switch 4. Battery drawer with nail grip 5. Volume control (in standard versions) 6.
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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 hear- ing aids”...
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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 SUPER™ hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an earwire and an ear-tip or earmould, in which the receiver is placed.
Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to in- dicate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or tones. The signal can also be de- activated. Default Other Functions settings settings Adjusting volume Tone Confirming program button use...
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 675 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 bat- tery pack regarding disposal of used batteries. Other- wise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced.
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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.
The battery drawer is opened as illus- trated. 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 ...
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 complete- ly 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.
Right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be pro- vided with coloured marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left). The arrow shows the position of the identification mark.
Positioning the hearing aid in the ear Hold the earmould with your thumb and forefinger and slowly guide it into your ear canal until you feel resist- ance. Let go of the earmould and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push it into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ear canal.
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If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing dis- comfort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional.
Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Hold the earmould with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently. WARNING Do not pull the earwire to remove the earmould, as this may damage the earwire . If it is difficult, you can try to move the earmould care- fully from side to side.
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance with your sound environment. Manual volume adjustment Furthermore, your hearing aid is provided with a vol- ume control, shaped like a small lever (unless your hearing care professional has removed it for you). Push the lever upwards to gradually raise the volume.
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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 pro- fessional . To turn off the sound completely: • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded.
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, and a diode will flash on both hearing aids. When the lost hearing aid is repositioned, and/or the battery is exchanged, the diodes stop flashing.
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In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphones (M). The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed. If you activate the telecoil program, you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds.
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If your needs change over time, the combination of lis- tening programs can be altered. CAUTION When selecting Phone+ as listening program, please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds .
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Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique option- al listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the background. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss. The Zen program may be used alone (without am- plification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds.
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Directions for use Because of the unique ways in which Zen is pro- grammed in your hearing aid, please follow the rec- ommendations of your hearing care professionals as to how to use the program, when to use the program and/ or how long to use the program. CAUTION ...
Switching between the listening programs Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled . Program 1: One short beep or message Program 2: Two short beeps or message Program 3: Three short beeps or message Program 4: One long and one short beep or message Program 5: One long and two short beeps or message Zen+ or Phone+: Tone or message In the default setting, both your hearing aids will be...
Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (more than 1 sec.) on the program button on the hearing aid or RC-DEX remote control. 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 one second.
Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rath- er than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position.
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. Brush 3. Wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories.
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Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. If the microphone open- ings are still blocked, con- tact your hearing care pro- fessional. 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 hearing aid and allow it to dry.
ACCESSORIES A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid. For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional. Direct audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with a universal DAI adapter.
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Attaching the universal DAI adapter: 1. Use the tip of your finger to slide off the cover plate at the bottom of the hearing aid. 2. Slide the DAI adapter onto the hearing aid until it clicks into place. 3. Lock it into place by sliding the locking button downwards, as illustrated.
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Removing the universal DAI adapter: Remove the three-pin Europlug device attached to the DAI adapter 1. Unlock the DAI adapter by sliding the locking button upwards, as illustrated. 2. Slide the DAI adapter off the hearing aid. 3. Slide the cover plate on. For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional.
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Program order M-DAI WARNING If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connect- ed to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety stand- ards .
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FM systems The Widex FM system, SCOLA, consists of a wireless microphone and a receiver integrated in an FM shoe. The Widex receiver suitable for your hearing aid is called SCOLA FLEX-i. The system can be set according to your needs.
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Removing the SCOLA FLEX-i: 1. Unlock the SCOLA FLEX-i by sliding the locking button upwards, as illustrated. 2. Slide the SCOLA FLEX-i off the hearing aid. 3. Slide the cover plate on. For more information on the SCOLA FM system, con- sult the SCOLA™ FM system and the SCOLA FLEX/ SCOLA FLEX-i user instructions.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid The hearing aid is Make sure the battery is completely not turned on drawer is completely silent closed The battery does Insert a new battery in not work the hearing aid The hearing aid Your ear is blocked Contact your ENT...
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Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The DEX is used be- Move the DEX closer to aids do not yond the transmis- the SUPER hearing aids respond with a sion range correspond ing change in Strong electromag- Move away from known volume or netic interference in source of EM...
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DAI adapter 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 and the SCOLA FM system manual for information on your SCOLA de- vices.
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 bat- tery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days.
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.
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Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances for this purpose. • 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 ex- plosive gases.
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WARNING • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans. The emis- sions 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. Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not dam- age the hearing aid, but may create audible interference.
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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 re- mote controls or communicators at least 15 cm away from the implant.
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CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that un- foreseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to elec- tromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm sys- tems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones.
ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not pre- vent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic condi- tions. 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.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-S4VSD IC: 5676B-S4VSD 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.
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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...
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This device complies with Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this S4-VSD i and S2- VSD is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 1999/5/EC can be found at:...
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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 .
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YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: _________________________________________ Battery size: 675 Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...
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Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...
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 .
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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 .
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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...
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