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  • Page 1 DREAM ™ USER INSTRUCTIONS THE DREAM™ SERIES D-m CB model Behind-the-ear...
  • Page 2 YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional)  DREAM440  DREAM330  DREAM220  DREAM110 Programs:  Master  Audibility Extender  Music  Audibility Extender  TV  Audibility Extender  Comfort  Audibility Extender ...

  • 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 an 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. On/off function 3. Nail grip 4.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    “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 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 hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an ear-tip or earmould. The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, the WidexLink, to enable communication between the left and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids...

  • Page 8: Acoustic Indicators

    Changing program via remote control Message Tones/off Starting up the hearing aid Message Tone/off Warning about low battery Message 4 tones/off Warning about lost partner Message Service reminder Message Note: “Warning about lost partner” can only be made available in DREAM440.

  • 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 battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries.
  • Page 10 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open. Do not press the drawer beyond the open posi- tion. Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown.

  • Page 11: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery 1. Open the battery drawer as previously described. Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean, plane surface and turn it as illustrated. 2. Supporting the drawer with your finger, use the battery magnet provided to push the battery out of the battery drawer from the minus side.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Low Battery Indication

    Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Lost Partner Alarm

    To mute the hearing aid with a remote control: Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote control 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 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23: 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 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. Cleaning thread 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 soft cloth after use. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction. The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings.

  • Page 27: 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 28: In Case Of Malfunction

    IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The hearing aid is Make sure the battery aid is com- not turned on drawer is closed pletely silent The battery does not Insert a new battery in work the battery drawer The hearing Your ear is blocked Contact your ENT...
  • 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- fessional for assistance.

  • 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 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing. •...
  • Page 33 • 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. • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans.
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 • 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 38: Regulatory Information

    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.
  • Page 39 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. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropi- cally radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
  • Page 40 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this D-m CB is 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.widex.com...
  • Page 41 Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program:...
  • Page 44 Manufacturer ¡9 514 0133 041*¤ ¡#01v¤ Printed by HTO / 2012-09 9 514 0220 001 #01...

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