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Electromagnetic immunity
The DREAM™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the electro-
magnetic environment specified below . The customer or the user of a
DREAM™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an envi-
ronment .

Immunity

Test

IEC 60601

Test level

Compliance

level

Electromagnetic

environment – guid-

ance

Electrostatic

discharge

(ESD)

IEC

61000-4-2

± 6 kV con-

tact

± 8 kV air

± 6 kV contact

± 8 kV air

Floors should be

wood, concrete or

ceramic tile . If floors

are covered with syn-

thetic material, the

relative humidity

should be at least

30% .

Summary of Contents for C2-CIC

Page 1: ...USERINSTRUCTIONS THEWIDEXCLEAR 440 330 220SERIES C4 CIC C4 CIC TR C3 CIC C3 CIC TR C2 CIC C2 CIC TR model Completely in canal ...

Page 2: ...2 YOURWIDEXCLEAR HEARINGAID To be filled out by the hearing care professional Vent Short Full length None CLEAR440 CLEAR330 CLEAR220 ...

Page 3: ...3 Programs Master Music TV Comfort Audibility Extender Phone Zen Master Zen Master Audibility Extender Master Phone Zen Date Your hearing care professional ...

Page 4: ... the battery 11 Low battery indication 15 Turning the hearing aid on and off 16 Right left identification 18 Positioning the hearing aid 19 Removing the hearing aid 21 Volume adjustment 22 Lost partner alarm 24 Programs 25 Switching between the listening programs 31 Zen 32 4 ...

Page 5: ...The microphone opening 43 NANOCARETM WAX GUARD 45 Changing the wax guard 47 ACCESSORIES 51 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 52 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID 56 WARNINGS 58 ADVICE 65 Adapting to your hearing aids 66 REGULATORY INFORMATION 69 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORMS 103 SYMBOLS 105 5 ...

Page 6: ...6 THEHEARINGAID 1 Microphone opening 2 Battery drawer on off function 3 Nail grip 4 Sound outlet 5 NanoCare wax guard 6 Extraction cord 7 Relief vent short 8 Relief vent full length ...

Page 7: ...your hearing care professional can indi cate the type of vent used in your hearing aid if any If you need help to identify the serial number usually six or seven digits on the product please contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 8: ...lustrated in this booklet We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Intended use The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments The hear ing aids may be provided with the Zen program intended to pro vide a relaxing sound background i e music noise source for adults who desire to listen to such a backgroun...

Page 9: ...aryngologists who are trained in hearing re habilitation as well as tinnitus manage ment Description of device The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology Widex Link to enable communication between the left and the right hearing aid as well as between the hearing aids and the DEX ac cessories Your hearing aid may be provided with a listening program called Zen It makes musical tones and...

Page 10: ...ttings Other settings Adjusting volume via remote control Tone Off Confirming RC program key use Clicking sound Off Changing program via remote control Message Tones off Starting up the hearing aid Message Tone off Warning about low battery Message 4 tones off Warning about lost partner Off Message Service reminder Off Message Note Warning about lost partner can only be made available in CLEAR440 ...

Page 11: ...re professional It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the adhesive tab Once the tab has been removed wait 60 seconds before placing the battery into the hearing aid ...

Page 12: ...12 CAUTION Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted substance as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction ...

Page 13: ...13 Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer Do not press the battery drawer beyond the open position ...

Page 14: ...is visible when you hold the hearing aid as shown You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incor rectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table ...

Page 15: ...you always have a spare battery with you WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batter ies may leak damaging the hearing aid WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is ex hausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals ...

Page 16: ...aring aid also functions as the on off switch Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid An acoustic indica tor will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid ...

Page 17: ...fy that the hearing aid is turned on is to cup it in your hand If it is on it will whistle Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for sev eral days ...

Page 18: ... identification Your hearing aids will be marked with a red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue logo for the left ear or they may have a red or a blue shell respectively The arrow shows the position of the logo ...

Page 19: ...ioning 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 ...

Page 20: ...your ear until it rests com fortably in your canal To help position the hearing aid properly you could pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand If your hearing aid does not fit or sit properly causing discom fort irritation redness or the like contact your hearing care pro fessional ...

Page 21: ...xtraction 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 ...

Page 22: ... Any adjustment of the volume set ting will be canceled when your hearing aid is turned off or when you change program In the default setting any volume adjustment via the remote con trol will affect both hearing aids To alter the increments in which the volume is increased or decreased consult your hearing care professional If you have a remote control please also refer to the user instruc tions ...

Page 23: ...23 WARNING 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 ...

Page 24: ...ing one of the volume keys briefly will bring back the sound 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 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 ...

Page 25: ...called Zen can be made available Please also refer to the user instructions for your remote control Master Standard 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 Zen Generates different kinds of tones or noise ...

Page 26: ...e Master program in one ear and Zen Audibility Extender or Phone in the other Zen Special Zen program with up to three different Zen styles If your needs change over time the combination of listening pro grams can be altered ...

Page 27: ...et when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds Or it may be used with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds fractal tones and noise are heard together CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing sur rounding sounds including speech The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important Switch the hearing aid to a...

Page 28: ... tinnitus man agement program its wearer may experience some relief from tinnitus Indications for use The Zen program is intended to provide a relaxing sound back ground i e music noise source for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treatment program that is prescribed by a hear ing care professional audiologists hearing ai...

Page 29: ...nitus the tinnitus manage ment program must be designed and conducted by hearing care professionals who are trained in tinnitus management A tinni tus management program should include a complete audiological evaluation tinnitus diagnosis counseling use of proper amplifi cation and or sound therapy tools Prior to any tinnitus management program it is advisable that you seek medical attention to ex...

Page 30: ...s There are no known risks or side effects associated with the use of the Zen program However consistent with our recommendations on the use of conventional hearing aids stop using the hearing aids and the Zen program and seek attention from your hear ing care professional if any of the following symptoms are noted Skin irritation Perceived decrease in loudness tolerance of sounds speech not as cl...

Page 31: ...ndicator will sound unless this function has been dis abled Program 1 Message or one short beep Program 2 Message or two short beeps Program 3 Message or three short beeps Program 4 Message or one long and one short beep Program 5 Message or one long and two short beeps Zen Message or tone In the default setting both your hearing aids will be affected when you change programs ...

Page 32: ...essed via a long press more than 1 second on the remote control program key A short press then allows you to cycle through the available Zen styles You can exit Zen by pressing and holding the program key for more than 1 second ...

Page 33: ...owing cleaning accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid Ask your hearing care professional which accesso ries you need 1 Brush 2 Cloth 3 Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4 Long wax removing tool ...

Page 34: ...34 Widex 1 4 2 3 Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories ...

Page 35: ...d s performance that it is kept free from ear wax and dirt Clean your hearing aid after use with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of ear wax or dirt WARNING Never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solutions as this may cause it to malfunction ...

Page 36: ...y drawer open to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear you inspect the sound outlet the microphone opening in the battery drawer and the relief vent opening to ensure that no wax or dirt has gathered there ...

Page 37: ...ample 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 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent short 3 Microphone opening ...

Page 38: ...38 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent full length outlet 3 Relief vent full length inlet 4 Microphone opening ...

Page 39: ... 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 If the sound outlet is still blocked you should change the wax guard see pages 45 49 ...

Page 40: ...40 WARNING If you cannot clean the sound outlet completely you should contact your hearing care professional Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid ...

Page 41: ...d the relief vent open ing 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 ...

Page 42: ...the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked Make it a habit to clean the vent every day In rare cases so much earwax can accumulate in the vent that the hearing aid sound is affected In that case you should see your hearing care profes sional ...

Page 43: ...g on the hearing aid front do as follows Open the battery drawer and remove the battery Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is facing down wards Guide the short end of wax removing tool no 3 through the microphone opening on the battery drawer from the inside as illustrated ...

Page 44: ...you suspect that earwax or dirthasmigratedthroughthe microphone opening and into the actual microphone inside the hearing aid contact your hearing care professional Do not insert anything into the actual microphone ...

Page 45: ...ard 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 The wax guard consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard ...

Page 46: ...6 CAUTION The wax guard is disposable and for one time use only Do not attempt to clean or reuse a wax guard This could damage your hearing aid and or cause the wax guard to become dislodged in your ear ...

Page 47: ...47 Changing the 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 ...

Page 48: ...he holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted Insert the holder into the open ing of the sound outlet and gen tly press the wax guard into the opening Then pull the holder straight out ...

Page 49: ...t a flat surface to ensure that the wax guard remains in place Discard the holder with the used wax guard The frequency with which the wax guard should be changed var ies from one individual to another If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please con tact your hearing care professional ...

Page 50: ... guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodged from the hearing aid while in the ear canal please contact your physician Do not try to remove the wax guard from your ear canal yourself ...

Page 51: ...DEX for mobile phone applications and remote control PHONE DEX for easy landline use FM DEX the FM DEX is a high quality streaming device designed specifically for Widex hearing aids Available in some countries only For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories please consult your hearing care pro fessional ...

Page 52: ...sist contact your hearing care professional for assistance Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is completely silent The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is closed The battery does not work Insert a new battery in the hearing aid battery drawer The sound outlet is blocked See page 39 The microphone open ing is blocked See page 43 ...

Page 53: ...ctor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The hearing aid whistles continu ously 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 The hearing aid fits loosely in your ear canal Contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 54: ...sional on how to place the hearing aid cor rectly in your ear canal The hearing aid does not fit your ear prop erly Contact your hearing care professional Your outer ear or ear canal is sore Contact your hearing care professional Your two hearing aids are not working in syn chrony The connection between the hearing aids is lost Turn the hearing aids off and on again ...

Page 55: ...y from known source of EM interference The DEX and the hear ing aids are not matched Check with hearing care professional to make sure DEX is matched with the hearing aids The wearer hears interrupted speech on and off from the hearing aids or no speech muted from the trans mitting ear The battery in one of the hearing aids has expired Replace battery in one or both hearing aids Strong electromag ...

Page 56: ...56 CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID 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 ...

Page 57: ...o extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during intense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer pe...

Page 58: ... a physician immediately and the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202 625 3333 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 Discard used batteries carefull...

Page 59: ...ttery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is intact If the hearing aid breaks while in the ear canal contact your hear ing care professional immediately Do not try to remove the parts yourself ...

Page 60: ...according to the instructions Never allow others to wear your hearing aid as this could cause per manent damage to their hear ing 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 ...

Page 61: ...of infection or disease in the ear canal We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid from your ear when you go to bed to allow the ear canal to be ven tilated If possible you should also remove your hearing aid during the day if there are any periods when you do not need them Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid as required If an ear infection or disease occurs you shou...

Page 62: ...ng radiation X rays MRIs CT or other medical treatments and scans The emis sions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation such as that in a microwave oven can dam age your hearing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and cell phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible...

Page 63: ...st 15 cm 6 inches away from the implant If you experience any interference do not use the hearing aids and contact the manufacturer of the implant Please note that interfer ence can also be caused by power lines electrostatic discharge air port metal detectors etc If you have an active brain implant please contact the manufacturer of the implant for risk evaluation If you have an implantable devic...

Page 64: ...agnetic radia tion from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equipment and cell phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility stand ards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interfer ence with other equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourse...

Page 65: ...e hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax Contact your physician ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of ear wax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may...

Page 66: ... try them in noisier surroundings Activity 1 First listen to a friend or relative speak to you with your eyes closed and your hearing aids off Now put your hearing aids on and continue to listen Notice the difference The purpose of this activity is not to hear every word but just to recognize the difference in amplified speech from a familiar source Activity 2 Listen to your friend or relative spe...

Page 67: ...or a newspaper rustling or the refrigera tor humming that people with normal hearing take for granted and thus don t consciously process Be patient and allow your self a few weeks to adapt Your brain will learn to ignore them if they are not important Of course if sounds are too loud or uncomfortable for you contact your hearing care professional Conversational speech has many redundant cues Worry...

Page 68: ...l ahead and request a seat away from the kitchen or bar area Remember that in noisy places even normal hearing people may struggle to hear For more activities training materials and helpful communica tion hints please go to www widex com ...

Page 69: ...hearing aids Hearing aids RC DEX TM DEX Bluetooth NOAHlink Antenna type Inductive antenna Inductive antenna Inductive antenna Embedded ceramic antenna Antenna dimensions Ø1 8 mm L 4 85 mm Ø8 mm L 20 mm Ø6 mm L 8 mm NA Modulation FSK FSK FSK FHSS GFSK π 4 DPSK 8 DPSK Magnetic Field Strength at 10 m dis tance 54 dBμA m 13 dBμA m 26 dBμA m NA ...

Page 70: ...etween hear ing aids or Hearing aid to TM DEX 1 m remote unit to hearing aid 30 cm between hear ing aid and TM DEX 10 m between PC and NOAHlink Center fre quency 10 6 MHz 10 6 MHz 10 6 MHz 2 4 GHz Channel Single channel radio Single chan nel radio Single channel radio 5 logical channels Bandwidth 660 kHz 15 dB 660kHz 15 dB 660kHz 15 dB 1 MHz ...

Page 71: ... or semi duplex capability Time divi sion duplex TDD Protocol Random Access no collision avoid ance Random Access no collision avoidance Random Access no collision avoidance Packet based proto col time divided secure Serial Port Profile SPP Bluetooth specification v2 0 EDR published by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group SIG EIRP Equivalent isotropically radiated power Bluetooth Identifier B01837...

Page 72: ... between hearing aids The volume in both hearing aids will change when the VC is adjusted on one ear Synchronization of listening programs between hearing aids The same listening program is used in both hearing aids when one is changed by the user Surveillance of partner hearing aid The hearing aid s will signal an alert partner check when a hearing aid battery has expired or that one of the heari...

Page 73: ...d noise the other side this coordinated action could enhance the relative loudness of the speech sounds to the noise background and improve speech under standing for some wearers More accurate identification of feedback The DREAM hearing aids dis tinguish between true hearing aid whistling or feedback and music sounds to prevent unnecessary feedback cancellation and preserve nat ural sound quality...

Page 74: ...nital or traumatic deformity of the ear Active drainage from the ear within 90 days History of rapid progressive hearing loss within previous 90 days Acute or chronic dizziness Sudden unilateral hearing loss in previous 90 days ...

Page 75: ...y range 10 6 MHz 10 2 11 0 MHz Bandwidth 15dB 660 kHz Channel Single channel radio Modulation FSK Radiated output power 29 pW 75 dBm Magnetic field strength 54 dBμA m 10 m Duty Cycle 5 averaged over 1 hour of operation Simplex or semi duplex capability The radio receiver in the DREAM series hearing aid is using the same fre quency and bandwidth as the transmitter ...

Page 76: ...76 Cables and transducers No cables and transducers are used neither during normal use of the DREAM series hearing aid nor during programming of the hearing aid ...

Page 77: ...knowledge a transmission latency in each direction 2x and a receive to transmit mode RX to TX time The data are saved in the hearing aid even when transmission is interrupted During daily use the requirements on audio streaming between hearing aids include a BER better than 10 3 The communication is simplex with a bitrate of 212 kbits s The additional audio decoding in this mode results in a longe...

Page 78: ...ing aids a BER better than 10 3 is required The communication is updated every 50 ms or 20 Hz The hearing aids continue to amplify based on the last saved settings even when the transmission range is exceeded or when communication is interfered ...

Page 79: ...ual MAC address for each unit which is checked during each transmission A built in pairing table which specifies valid and legitimate pairing among units A proprietary Widex communication protocol which checks the package numbers during each transmission A Cyclic Redundancy Check CRC to check data validity and correct errors ...

Page 80: ...stomer or the user of a DREAM series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an envi ronment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 The DREAM hearing aid uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment ...

Page 81: ...ud ing domestic establishments and those directly connected to the pub lic low voltage power supply net work that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Harmonic emis sions IEC 61000 3 2 Not applicable Voltage fluctua tions flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 Not applicable Battery powered equipment ...

Page 82: ...aring aid should assure that it is used in such an envi ronment Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guid ance Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 6 kV con tact 8 kV air 6 kV contact 8 kV air Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with syn thetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 ...

Page 83: ...ironment guid ance Electrical fast transients burst IEC 61000 4 4 2 kV for power line supplies 1 kV for input output lines Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable ...

Page 84: ...nvironment guid ance Voltage dips short inter ruptions and voltage vari ations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 s Not applicable Not applicable ...

Page 85: ... fre quency 50 60 Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment NOTE UT is the a c mains voltage prior to the application of the test level Battery powered equipment ...

Page 86: ...munity cont The DREAM series hearing aids are intended for use in the electro magnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of a DREAM series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an envi ronment ...

Page 87: ...nications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the DREAMTM series hearing aid including cables than the recom mended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 Vrms Recommended separation distance d 1 2 P ...

Page 88: ...88 Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 3 V m d 1 2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 2 3 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz ...

Page 89: ...ans mitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufac turer and d is the recom mended separation distance in meters m FieldstrengthsfromfixedRF transmitters asdeterminedby anelectromagneticsitesurvey a shouldbelessthanthecom pliancelevelineachfrequency rangeb Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol ...

Page 90: ...cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the DREAM series hearing aid is used exceeds the applicable RF compli ance level above the DREAM series hearing aid should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal...

Page 91: ... series hearing aid can help prevent electro magnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the DREAM hearing aids as recommended below according to the max imum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum output power of transmitter W Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m 150 kHz...

Page 92: ... output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people This DREAM hearing aid may be interfered with by other equipment even if that other...

Page 93: ...0 2 V1 5 1 RF emissions incl Spurious emission EMC and radio spectrum matters for Short Range Devices in the fre quency range 9 kHz 25 MHz IEC 60601 1 2 2007 adapted pro tocol EMC emission Immunity RF and ESD Medical electrical equipment General requirements for basic safety and essential performance Electromagnetic compatibility EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 Immunity RF and ESD Standard for Low Power Trans...

Page 94: ...7 Immunity RF Near Field immunity test American National Standard Meth ods of measurement of Compati bility between wireless Communi cation Devices and Hearing Aids The device was tested in only one orientation that represents the longest length or worst case scenario This is acceptable because of the relative small size of the device compared to the wavelength of the RF used in the test ...

Page 95: ...ns that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evalu ated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing ...

Page 96: ...law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude con sultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hear ing loss should be...

Page 97: ...nd to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communicati...

Page 98: ...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 Changes or modifications to the equipment not e...

Page 99: ...s with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Conformément à la réglementation d Industrie Canada le présent émet teur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gai...

Page 100: ... d Industrie Canada applica bles aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonc tionnement ...

Page 101: ...the C4 CIC C4 CIC TR C3 CIC C3 CIC TR C2 CIC C2 CIC TR are 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 com doc ...

Page 102: ... equipment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and bat teries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste electrical and electronic equipment or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environ...

Page 103: ...103 ADDITIONALPROGRAMFORMS Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program ...

Page 104: ...104 Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program ...

Page 105: ...uct is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol If ap propriate the date of manufacture may also be stated Date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured Use by date The date after which the product is not to be used Batch code The product s batch code lot or batch identification ...

Page 106: ...mber Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sources and or The product must be kept away from heat Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed ...

Page 107: ...imits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the prod uct can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary infor mation warnings precautions and must be read before using the product Caution Warning Text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product ...

Page 108: ... product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives Alert The product is identified by R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states C Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regu latory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market ...

Page 109: ...Title Description Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial num ber Serial numbers may not always be preceded by ...

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