User instructions The clear™330 Series C3-FS model RIC/RITE Receiver-in-canal/ Receiver-in-the-ear
Your widex clear™330 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols: The hearing aid The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: 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. 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.
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.
Right/left identification Your hearing aid may be provided with an optional listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the background. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss. 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 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.
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. The battery drawer is opened as illustrated Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been dis abled (see page 9).
Turning the hearing aid on and off Volume adjustment The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. 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. If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the volume manually or mute your hearing aid.
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.
Listening programs Zen+ Your hearing aid may be provided with four of the following programs, plus either the special Zen program called Zen+ or the Phone+ program. 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 microphones on the hearing aid to which the sound is transmitted are turned off.
Switching between the listening programs Caution Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech. The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important. Switch the hearing aid to a non-Zen program in those situations. Caution If you perceive decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds, speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care professional.
Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (two secs.) 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 two seconds. Phone+ This program is also accessed via a long press (two secs.) on the program button on the hearing aid.
Positioning the hearing aid in the ear Removing the hearing aid 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. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and earwire rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the earwire.
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set*. Please see user manual “Earsets for Widex BTE hearing aids”. 1. Cloth 2. Long wax removing tool 3. Short wax removing tool 4. Brush 1 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.
Accessories In case of malfunction A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid. 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. • 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.
Problem Potential cause Solution Problem The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician The hearing a. The RC-DEX is aids do not used beyond respond with the transmission a correspond range (> 1 m) ing change b. Strong electroin volume or magnetic interfeprogram to rence in the the RC-DEX vicinity 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 cool, dry location out of reach of children and pets. • Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
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.
Advice Regulatory information 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.
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — 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. WIDEX A/S • Nymoellevej 6, DK-354 Denmark • www.
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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