User instructions The clear™440 Series c4-FS model RIC/RITE Receiver-in-canal/ Receiver-in-the-ear
Your widex clear™440 hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date:______________________________________ Battery size:________________________________ 2
Contents Symbols: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Right/left identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Acoustic indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The battery . . . .
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 regarding any special care to be exercised. Non-ionizing radiation Not for general waste.
The hearing aid The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs. Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual. 1. 2. 3. 4.
NOTE 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 hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet.
Intended use The CLEAR hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments. Indications for Use The devices are indicated for individuals with a full range of hearing loss severity from slight (16 dB HL to 25 dB HL) to severe/profound (90+ dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.
Right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red = right and blue = left). Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you. The signal can also be deactivated. Adjusting volume (via remote control) Tone* Off Confirming program button use Clicking .
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 312 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 regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack. Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced. Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer completely open. Do not press the drawer beyond the open position. 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. When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table.
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. A special tool for opening the drawer will be included with this drawer.
Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been dis abled (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. WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is exhausted.
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. To turn off the hearing aid, open the battery drawer slightly to the first position where a click is felt. Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.
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 adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program. In the default setting, any volume adjustment via the remote control will affect both hearing aids.
CAUTION 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 professional. 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.
Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated 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 message will sound two times in the other hearing aid, and the diode will flash on both hearing aids. When the lost hearing aid is repositioned, and/or the battery is exchanged, the diodes stop flashing.
Listening programs Your hearing aid may be provided with five of the following programs, plus either the special Zen program called Zen+ or the Phone+ program. Master Standard Music For listening to music TV For listening to the TV Comfort Attenuates background noise Reverse focus Focus on sounds from behind Audibility Extender Makes high-frequency sounds audible Phone For listening to the telephone T In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphone (M).
Zen+ Special Zen program with up to three different Zen styles Phone+ For phone use only. Transmits the telephone sound received in one hearing aid to the other hearing aid. Note that the microphone on the hearing aid to which the sound is transmitted is turned off. If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be altered. The Zen program may be used with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the Zen tones are heard together.
Switching between the listening programs Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled.
Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (two secs.) on the program button. 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 two seconds. Phone+ This program is also accessed via a long press (two secs.) on the program button. You can exit Phone+ by pressing and holding the same program button for two seconds. If you wish to have the program button disabled, please consult your hearing care professional.
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.
Positioning the hearing aid in the ear Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire. 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 earwire rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further information on ear-tip/earmould types, anchors and procedures, see the separate ear-set user manual provided.
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 earwire. If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal.
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set*. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cloth Long wax removing tool Short wax removing tool Brush 1 2 3 4 Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.
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. + When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry.
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.
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 Potential cause Solution The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/ physician The earwire is yellow and stiff Contact your hearing care professional The ear-tip/earmould is Take the ear-tip/earmould not correctly placed in out and reinsert it your ear canal Your two hearing aids are not working in synchrony The ear-tip/earmould fit is too loose Contact your hearing care professional The receiver is not adequately secured in the ear-tip/ea
Problem Potential cause Solution The wearer hears “inter rupted” speech (on and off) from the hear ing aids or no speech (muted) from the transmitting ear. a. The battery in one of the hearing aids has expired b. Strong electromagnetic interference in the vicinity a. Replace battery in one or both hearing aids b.
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. • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a cool, dry location out of reach of children and pets. • Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
Warnings WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed 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. Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply.
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 hearing. • When selecting a listening program, please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds (e.g. traffic, warning signals). • The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials.
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 radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing aid. Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interference.
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. • In most cases, using the hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it.
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: TTY-C4FS . IC: 5676B-C4FS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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.
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
WIDEX A/S • Nymoellevej 6, DK-354 Denmark • www.wide Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-FS 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.
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.
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