E V I T A T N TE User instructions The clear™440 Series c4-m/C4-m-cb BEHIND-THE-EAR
Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: _ ___________________________ Battery size: _ ___________________________ Ear-set: Earmould Instant ear-tip Custom ear-tip Ear-tip size: Left Right Tubing size: Left Right 2 Contents Thank you... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Right/left identification . . . . . . . .
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RIGHT/LEFT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 POSITIONING THE HEARING AID AND CUSTOM EAR-TIP . . . 34 REMOVING THE HEARING AID AND CUSTOM EAR-TIP . . . . . 35 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The hearing aid Right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left). The illustration below shows the hearing aid without an ear-set. 1. Microphone openings 2. Program button (optional) 3. On/Off function 4. Nail grip 1. Acoustic indicators 4. 3. 2. Below, your hearing care professional can tick the ear-set solution chosen for you.
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 regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack. 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.
Removing the battery Battery drawer without a nail grip 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. 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.
Low battery indication Turning the hearing aid on and off An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 7). We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you. The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid. Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid.
Volume adjustment Lost partner alarm The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional). Ordinarily, you cannot fine tune the volume in your hearing aid. However, if you have a remote control, the option of fine tuning becomes available.
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 Zen Generates different kinds of tones. Contains one style Compound programs Zen+ The Master program in one ear and Zen, Audibility Extender or Reverse focus in the other If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be altered.
Switching between the listening programs If your hearing aid model is provided with a program button, you can switch between the listening programs by pressing the button. Each time you switch to another program, a click and an acoustic indicator will sound unless these functions have been disabled. Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (two sec.) on the program button. A short press then allows you to cycle through the available Zen styles.
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. Hearing aid with an earmould The ear-set consists of the following parts: 1. Earhook 2. Tubing 3.
Positioning the hearing aid and EARMOULD Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. 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 earhook rests comfortably on the ear, close to your head. Removing the hearing aid and EARMOULD Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tubing.
HEARING AID WITH AN INSTANT EAR-TIP The ear-set consists of the following parts: 1. Tubing with 1a. hook 1b. anchor 2. Instant ear-tip Right/left identification The earwire is available in different lengths for the right and left ear, respectively. The individual size is printed on the ear-set (see arrow). Red print indicates that it is for the right ear, and blue print that it is for the left ear. 1a. 1b. 1. 2.
Positioning the hearing aid and instant ear-tip Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the tubing rests comfortably on the ear, close to your head. Insert the ear-tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. Make sure that the anchor is positioned correctly, securing the position of the ear-set. Check at regular intervals that the hearing aid and ear-set are positioned correctly.
The anchor can also be trimmed to fit your ear. There are several ways of doing this. Two such examples are shown here: Example 1 Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the upper hole on the side of the tubing. The angled grip should be pointing towards the hearing aid. Continue pulling until the anchor is stopped by the grip at the end. Now turn the ear-set around. Guide the pointed end of the anchor through the lower hole to form a loop.
General information when trimming: Take great care to cut off all the excess so that the end of the anchor loop is flush with the small hole and there are no sharp edges. Use the tip of your finger to check for sharp edges. If part of the anchor sticks out through the hole, creating an uneven surface, this may cause irritation of the ear. 30 Removing the hearing aid and instant ear-tip Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear.
Hearing aid with a custom ear-tip RIGHT/LEFT IDENTIFICATION The ear-set consists of the following parts: 1. Tubing with 1a. hook 2. Custom ear-tip with 2a. extraction cord 2b. optional vent 1a. 2. 2b. The ear-set tubing is available in different lengths for the right and left ear, respectively. The individual size is printed on the tubing. Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear. The custom ear-tip has ”Widex” printed on it.
POSITIONING THE HEARING AID AND CUSTOM EAR-TIP REMOVING THE HEARING AID AND CUSTOM EAR-TIP Insert the custom ear-tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. Take hold of the extraction cord and carefully pull the custom eartip out of the ear canal.
Cleaning The hearing aid The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set.* Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid. 1. Cloth 2. Wax removing tool 3. Cleaning thread The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings. 3. 1. 2. Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.
The ear-set Make sure that your entire ear-set is clean and free or earwax, moisture or the like. Wipe the ear-set with the cloth at regular intervals. Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the ear-set. THE EARMOULD Disconnect the earmould from the tubing. At least once a week, disconnect the earmould from the tubing and rinse the earmould thoroughly in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight.
THE INSTANT AND CUSTOM EAR-TIP Cleaning a blocked tubing: Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and index finger. With your other hand grip the tubing and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow. Alternatively, a small tool is available for removing the tubing. Contact your hearing care professional if you want more information. Pass the cleaning thread through the tubing. Pull the thread out at the other end.
assembling the ear-set - Instant ear-tip Push the ear-tip onto the tubing. It is very important that the ear-tip is firmly secured. Click the ear-set onto the top of the hearing aid as illustrated. assembling the ear-set - Custom ear-tip Hold the custom ear-tip between two fingers, with the extraction cord downwards. Hold the tubing with the other hand as illustrated. Gently press the tubing into place in the custom ear-tip.
In case of malfunction Problem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is dead The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is closed Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician The battery is dead or does not work Insert a new battery in the battery drawer The hearing aid whistles continuously The sound outlet of the earmould/ ear-tip is blocked Earmould: Clean the blocked sound bore (see page 38) Instant ear-tip: Replace o
Caring for your hearing aid Good advice and Warnings 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: 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. • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use.
• Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hearing. • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing but can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. However, you should be aware that it takes time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds. • 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.
• Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as medical devices. • Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. • Do not wear your hearing aid during X-rays, scans or radiation treatments. Other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can also damage your hearing aid.
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: TTY-C4M FCC ID: TTY-C4MCB IC: 5676B-C4M IC: 5676B-C4MCB — 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. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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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