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Widex DREAM440 THE DREAM SERIES User Instructions

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  • Page 1 DREAM ™ USER INSTRUCTIONS THE DREAM™ SERIES D-CIC/D-CIC-TR model Completely-in-canal...
  • Page 2 YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional)  Short  Full length  None Vent:  DREAM440  DREAM330  DREAM220  DREAM110 Programs:  Master  Audibility Extender  Music  Audibility Extender  TV ...

  • 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 1. Microphone opening 2. Battery drawer (on/off function) 3. Nail grip 4. Sound outlet 5. NanoCare wax guard 6. Extraction cord 7. Relief vent (short) 8. Relief vent (full length) On page 2 of this booklet your hearing care profes- sional can indicate the type of vent used in your hear- ing aid, if any.
  • Page 6 WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions. Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as illus- trated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary.
  • Page 7 Intended use The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplifi- cation devices to be used in everyday listening environ- ments. The hearing aids may be provided with the Zen program intended to provide a relaxing sound back- ground (i.e. music/noise source) for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet.

  • Page 8: Acoustic Indicators

    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. The signal can also be deac- tivated. Functions Default Other settings settings Adjusting volume via remote control Tone...

  • Page 9: The Battery

    The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 10 battery 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.
  • Page 10 Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer. Do not press the battery drawer beyond the open position. Place the battery in the drawer so that the small plus (+) sign on the battery is visible when you hold the hear- ing aid as shown.

  • Page 11: 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 8). 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 Your hearing aids will be marked with a red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue logo for the left ear, or they may have a red or a blue shell, respectively. The arrow shows the position of the logo.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Hearing Aid

    Positioning the hearing aid Close the battery drawer completely. Hold your hearing aid by the extrac- tion cord with your thumb and fore- finger. Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance. Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gen- tly push the hearing aid into your ear until it rests comfortably in your...

  • Page 15: Removing The Hearing Aid

    Removing the hearing aid Gently pull the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger. If it is difficult, you can try to move the hearing aid carefully from side to side while pulling the extraction cord. It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand.

  • 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 after the long beep-tone has sounded and until it stops. Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring back the sound. NOTE: Your hearing aid can be set to gradually increase the amplification provided to allow you to acclimatize yourself to the sound through the hearing aid.

  • Page 18: Programs

    Programs By default your hearing aid has one program. However, with a remote control a number of additional programs, plus the special Zen program called Zen+ can be made available. Please also refer to the user instructions for your remote control.
  • Page 19 Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique optional listening program called Zen. It makes musi- cal tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the back- ground. The Zen program may be used alone (with- out 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 If you have a remote control, you can change programs with a simple push of the program key. Each time you change 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: Cleaning

    CLEANING The following cleaning accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid. Ask your hearing care profes- sional which accessories you need. 1. Brush 2. Cloth 3. Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4. Long wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.

  • Page 23: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid It is very important for the hearing aid’s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt. Clean your hearing aid after use with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax or dirt. WARNING Never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solutions, as this may cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 24 Below is an example of how the sound outlet, relief vent and microphone opening may be positioned in a hear- ing aid provided with a short vent and a full length vent, respectively. 1. Sound outlet 2. Relief vent (short) 3.

  • Page 25: The Sound Outlet

    The sound outlet It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax. If it is blocked, do as follows: Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth. Do not attempt to clean the wax guard.

  • Page 26: The Relief Vent

    The relief vent If earwax has accumulated in and/or around the relief vent opening, do as follows: Short vent: Clean any earwax from the vent as far as the long end of wax removing tool no. 3 can reach. Full length vent: Clean any earwax from the vent by passing the long wax removing tool (no.

  • Page 27: The Microphone Opening

    The microphone opening If dirt or earwax has gathered around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front, do as follows: Open the battery drawer and remove the battery. Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is fac- ing downwards.

  • Page 28: Nanocare Wax Guard

    NANOCARE WAX GUARD The NanoCare wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use NanoCare wax guards with your hearing aid. Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void. The wax guard consists of the following parts: 1.

  • Page 29: Changing The Wax Guard

    Changing the wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet. Pull the wax guard straight out. 1. Vent opening 2. Sound outlet 3. Used wax guard...
  • Page 30 Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted. Insert the holder into the opening of the sound out- let and gently press the wax guard into the opening. Then pull the holder straight out.
  • Page 31 Discard the holder with the used wax guard. The frequency with which the wax guard should be changed varies from one individual to another. If you have any questions regarding your wax guard, please contact your hearing care professional. WARNING If the wax guard fits loosely, discard it and insert another.

  • Page 32: Accessories

    PHONE-DEX for easy landline use* 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 33: In Case Of Malfunction

    IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION The following pages contain some quick advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or performs unsatisfactorily. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance. Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The hearing aid is not Make sure the battery aid is com-...
  • Page 34 Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The hearing aid is not Consult your hearing aid is uncom- placed correctly in care professional on how fortable to your ear canal to place the hearing aid wear correctly in your ear canal. The hearing aid does Contact your hearing not fit your ear prop-...
  • Page 35 Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing a. The DEX is used a. Move the DEX closer aids do not beyond the trans- to the hearing aids respond with a mission range corresponding b. Strong electro- b. Move away from change in vol- magnetic interfer- known source of EM ume or pro-...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38 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 explosive gases.
  • Page 39 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 radia- tion, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hear- ing aid.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Adapting To Your Hearing Aids

    Congratulations for taking the first steps toward restor- ing 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 42 • Before going to a restaurant, call ahead and request a seat away from the kitchen or bar area. Remember that in noisy places, even normal hearing people may struggle to hear. For more activities, training materials, and helpful com- munication hints please go to www.widex.com.

  • Page 43: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-DCIC IC: 5676B-DCIC 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 44 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...
  • Page 45 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioé- lectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en com- promettre le fonctionnement.
  • Page 46 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this D-CIC and D-CIC-TR are in compliance with the essential require- ments 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 47 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 48: 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 49 Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...
  • Page 52 Manufacturer ¡9 514 0131 001I¤ ¡#01v¤ Printed by HTO / 2012-09 9 514 0216 001 #01...

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