User instructions The clear™440 Series C4-CIC/C4-CIC-TR model Completely-in-canal
Your WIDEX CLEAR™440 hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date:______________________________________ Battery size:________________________________ Vent: Short Full length None 2 Contents Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Right/left identification . . . . . . . .
Symbols The hearing aid The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: 1. Microphone opening 2. Battery drawer 3. Nail grip 4. On/off function 5. Sound outlet 6. NanoCare wax guard 7. Extraction cord 8. Relief vent (short) 9. Relief vent (full length) 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.
WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions. Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary. Intended use The CLEAR hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments.
Right/left identification The battery Most models will be marked with a red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue logo for the left ear. The arrow shows the position of the logo. Another model has a red or a blue shell, respectively. 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.
Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer. Do not press the battery drawer beyond the open position. Place the battery in the drawer so that the small plus (+) sign on the battery is visible when you hold the hearing aid as shown. You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place. Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 8).
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. Positioning the hearing aid Close the battery drawer completely. Hold your hearing aid by the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger. Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance.
Removing the hearing aid Gently pull the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger. If it is difficult, you can try to move the hearing aid carefully from side to side while pulling the extraction cord. It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. 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.
Lost partner alarm Master (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional). Music For listening to music TV For listening to the TV Comfort Attenuates background noise Audibility Extender Makes high-frequency sounds audible Phone For listening to the telephone If one of your hearing aids falls out of your ear, and/ or the battery is exhausted, a tone signal and a spoken message will sound two times in the other hearing aid.
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. Or, it may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds. The duration of the Zen play time can be set by your hearing care professional according to your needs. Benefits The Zen program may provide a relaxing listening background for some people.
Cleaning The hearing aid The following cleaning accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid. Ask your hearing care professional which accessories you need. 1. Cloth 2. Brush 3. Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4. Long wax removing tool 2. 1. It is very important for the hearing aid’s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt. Clean your hearing aid daily with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax or dirt.
Below is an example of how the sound outlet, relief vent and microphone opening may be positioned in a hearing aid provided with a short vent and a full length vent, respectively. The sound outlet It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax. If it is blocked, do as follows: Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth. Do not attempt to clean the wax guard. 1. Sound outlet 2. Relief vent (short) 3.
The relief vent The microphone opening If earwax has accumulated in and/or around the relief vent opening, do as follows: If dirt or earwax has gathered around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front, do as follows: Short vent: Clean any earwax from the vent as far as the long end of wax removing tool no. 3 can reach. Full length vent: Clean any earwax from the vent by passing the long wax removing tool (no. 4) all the way through the vent.
nanocare wax guard The NanoCare wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use NanoCare wax guards with your hearing aid. Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void. Changing the NanoCare wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet. Pull the wax guard straight out. 1. Vent opening 2. Sound outlet 3. Used wax guard The NanoCare wax guard consists of the following parts: 1. Holder 2. Removal hook 3.
Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted. Discard the holder with the used wax guard. Insert the holder into the opening of the sound outlet and gently press the wax guard into the opening. The frequency with which the NanoCare wax guard should be changed varies from one individual to another. Then pull the holder straight out. The new wax guard will automatically detach from the holder.
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 Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear canal Take the hearing aid out and reinsert it Your two hearing aids are not working in synchrony The connection Turn the hearing aids between the hearing off and on again aids is lost The hearing aid fits loosely in your ear canal Contact your hearing care professional The hearing aid is
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.
— 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.
Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-CIC and C4-CIC-TR are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 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. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.
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