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Widex Clear C4-m User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE CLEAR™440 SERIES
C4-m/C4-m-CB model
Behind-the-ear

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE CLEAR™440 SERIES C4-m/C4-m-CB model Behind-the-ear...
  • Page 2 YOUR WIDEX CLEAR™440 HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: ___________________________________ Battery size: ______________________________...

  • 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 Your CLEAR™ hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an ear-tip or earmould. The hear- ing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, Widex- Link, to enable communication between the left and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids and the DEX accessories.

  • Page 8: Right/Left Identification

    Right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left). 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 adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you.

  • 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 expiration 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 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 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: 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 hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance 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 18: Lost Partner Alarm

    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.
  • Page 19  Phone For listening to the telephone  Zen Generates different kinds of tones. Contains one style Compound programs The Master program in one ear and Zen, Audibility Extender, Re-  verse focus or Phone in the other   ...
  • 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. CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech.

  • Page 21: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    Switching between the listening programs Each time you change program via the remote control, 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 Program 5: Message or one long and two short beeps Zen+:...

  • Page 22: Using A Telephone

    Using a telephone When using a telephone, we rec- ommend that you hold the tel- ephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try mov- ing the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position.

  • Page 23: 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 ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid. • RC-DEX • TV-DEX • M-DEX For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional.

  • Page 26: In Case Of Malfunction

    If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance. See the “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set. Problem...
  • Page 27 Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing a. The DEX is used a. Move the DEX closer aids do not beyond the trans- to the CLEAR hearing respond with mission range aids a correspond- b. Strong electro- b. Move away from ing change in magnetic interfe- known source of EM...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the in- structions. • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing. •...
  • Page 31 Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances. • 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-C4M FCC ID: TTY-C4MCB IC: 5676B-C4M IC: 5676B-C4MCB 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 35 Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly ap- proved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Statement / Déclaration d’industrie Canada...
  • Page 36 Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équiva- lente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité...
  • Page 37 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-m and C4-m-CB are in compliance with the essential re- quirements 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 38 Hearing aids, accessories and batter- ies should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your na- tional Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
  • Page 40 Manufacturer ¡9 514 0191 041L¤ ¡#01v¤ Printed by HTO / 2011-07 9 514 0133 001 #02...

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