USER INSTRUCTIONS THE DREAM™ SERIES D-FA model Behind-the-ear
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 Reverse focus Audibility Extender Phone Audibility Extender T Audibility Extender M+T Audibility Extender Zen Audibility Extender Master + Zen Audibility Extender Master + Reverse focus Audibility Extender Mast
CONTENTS SYMBOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 THE HEARING AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Acoustic indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Inserting the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Low battery indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 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. 5. 6.
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 hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments. The hearing aids may be provided with the Zen program intended to provide a relaxing sound background (i.e. music/noise source) for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet. Indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe (90 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.
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. The signal can also be deactivated.
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 expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries. 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.
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 special battery drawer, helping to secure the battery in the drawer. This type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child.
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. 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. Note: Another way to verify that the hearing aid is turned on is to cup it in your hand. If it is on, it will whistle.
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.
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. 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 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.
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Furthermore, your hearing aid is provided with a volume control. + - Push the upper part of the volume control to gradually raise the volume. Push the lower part to gradually lower the volume. Depending on hearing aid features and setting, any change you make 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.
Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature is available and 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 a diode will flash on both hearing aids. When the lost hearing aid is repositioned, and/or the battery is exchanged, the diodes stop flashing.
T In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphones (M). The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed. If you activate the telecoil program, you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds. M+T In this program you listen via the hearing aid microphones (M) and the telecoil (T). Zen Generates different kinds of tones or noise. Compound programs The Master program in one ear and Zen, Reverse focus, T, MT or Phone in the other.
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. Or, it may be used with amplification so both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds (fractal tones and noise) are heard together.
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.
Switching between the listening programs To change programs, press the program button briefly. 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 (more than 1 second) on the program button on the hearing aid or the RC-DEX. 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 more than 1 second. Phone+ If your hearing aid is programmed with Phone+ instead of Zen+, this program is accessed via a long press (more than 1 second) on the program button on the hearing aid.
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.
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. * Selection depends on ear-set type.
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. When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in a warm, dry place with the battery drawer open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry.
ACCESSORIES A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is completely silent The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is pushed all the way upwards The battery does not Insert a new battery in work the hearing aid The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Co
Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aids do not respond with a corresponding change in volume or program to the DEX a. The DEX is used a. Move the DEX closer beyond the transto the hearing aids mission range b. Strong electrob. Move away from magnetic interferknown source of EM ence in the vicinity interference c. The DEX and the c.
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 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 • Please note that when using any type of hearing aid, you must allow regular ventilation of the ear. If the ear is not adequately ventilated, there may be a slightly increased risk of infection or disease in the ear canal. We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear-set from your ear when you go to bed, to allow the ear canal to be ventilated. If possible, you should also remove your hearing aid and ear-set during the day if there are any periods when you do not need them.
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.
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.
Adapting to your hearing aids Congratulations for taking the first steps toward restoring 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 simple activities in the order listed. Do these first in quiet settings, then try them in noisier surroundings.
• We hear in our brain, not in our ears. It will take your brain some time to fully adapt to the new sounds you are hearing. It is not unusual, for example, to hear certain sounds, such as your own footsteps, or a newspaper rustling, or the refrigerator humming, that people with normal hearing take for granted and thus don’t consciously process. Be patient and allow yourself a few weeks to adapt. Your brain will learn to ignore them if they are not important.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-DFA IC: 5676B-DFA 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.
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 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.
Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this D-FA 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.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program: 42
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