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USER INSTRUCTIONS 

THE WIDEX CLEAR™440,  

330, 220 SERIES

C4-9/C3-9/C2-9 model 

Behind-the-ear

Summary of Contents for C3-9

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX CLEAR 440 330 220 SERIES C4 9 C3 9 C2 9 model Behind the ear...

Page 2: ...are professional CLEAR440 CLEAR330 CLEAR220 Programs Master Music TV Comfort Reverse focus Audibility Extender Phone T M T Zen Master Zen Master Reverse focus Master Audibility Extender Master T Maste...

Page 3: ...ing aid 13 Removing the hearing aid 14 Volume adjustment 15 Lost partner alarm 17 Programs 17 Switching between the listening programs 21 Zen 22 Phone 22 Using a telephone 23 CLEANING 24 The hearing a...

Page 4: ...ur specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual 1 Microphone openings 2 Volume control optional 3 Program button 4 On off switch 5 Battery drawer with nail grip If you need help to...

Page 5: ...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 hearin...

Page 6: ...nfigurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who are trained in hearing re habilita tion Description of device...

Page 7: ...nctions Default settings Other settings Adjusting volume Tone Off Confirming program button use Clicking sound Off Changing program Message Tones off Starting up the hearing aid Message Tone off Warni...

Page 8: ...tery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the adhe sive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...hed on unless this function has been disabled Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid The word OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off Note Another way to...

Page 12: ...ght left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears the hearing aids can be pro vided with coloured marks red mark right and blue mark left The arrow shows the position of the identification...

Page 13: ...aring aid behind the ear so that the hear ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear close to your head The illustrations show an open ear tip For further infor mation on ear tip earmould types anch...

Page 14: ...id 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...

Page 15: ...ise the volume Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume In the default setting any volume adjustment will affect both hearing aids To alter the increments in which the volume is increase...

Page 16: ...turn off the sound completely Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards until the steady tone has sounded To turn the sound on again Press the lever upwards or Change listening program Any adju...

Page 17: ...n program called Zen In some hearing aids the Phone program can be made available instead of Zen Master Standard Music For listening to music TV For listening to the TV Comfort Attenuates background n...

Page 18: ...ent 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 transmitte...

Page 19: ...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 surround...

Page 20: ...s who desire to listen to such a background in quiet It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treat ment program that is prescribed by a hearing care pro fessional audiologists hearing aid...

Page 21: ...d unless this function has been disabled 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 bee...

Page 22: ...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 pro...

Page 23: ...a telephone we rec ommend that you hold the tele phone against your head at an angle above your ear rather than directly against the ear If the sound is not optimal try mov ing the telephone earpiece...

Page 24: ...ng 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 add...

Page 25: ...still blocked contact your hearing care professional 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...

Page 26: ...X for listening to TV and audio M DEX for mobile phone applications and remote control PHONE DEX for easy landline use T DEX for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using a telecoil FM DEX the FM...

Page 27: ...s of ac cessories FM and CROS Bi CROS systems as well as external audio equipment radio TV etc On the form on the next page your hearing care pro fessional can make a note of the audio programs you ha...

Page 28: ...connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent safety standards Do not connect the hearing aid to so...

Page 29: ...the hearing aid via an FM shoe The system can be set according to your needs For more information on the SCOLA FM system consult the SCOLA FM system user manuals For help in determining whether you c...

Page 30: ...h Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doc tor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by ear...

Page 31: ...professional to make sure DEX is matched with hearing aids You hear inter rupted speech on and off from the hearing aids or no speech muted from the transmit ting ear The battery in one of the hearing...

Page 32: ...n a dry location out of reach of children and pets Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as t...

Page 33: ...erwise 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 carefully Batteries are very small and can...

Page 34: ...e 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 sig...

Page 35: ...medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlo rine or similar substances fo...

Page 36: ...rs at least 15 cm 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 interference can also be caused by p...

Page 37: ...netic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equipment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international elec...

Page 38: ...hearing aid infrequently will not per mit 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 instru...

Page 39: ...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 amplifie...

Page 40: ...urse if sounds are too loud or uncomfortable for you con tact your hearing care professional Conversational speech has many redundant cues Worrying about a word you may have missed will likely lead to...

Page 41: ...nstallation 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 communi catio...

Page 42: ...dio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna...

Page 43: ...son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quiva lente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR...

Page 44: ...declares that the C4 9 C3 9 and C2 9 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 htt...

Page 45: ...quip ment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be...

Page 46: ...46 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program...

Page 47: ...47 Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program...

Page 48: ...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...

Page 49: ...ly exposed Temperature limits 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 mati...

Page 50: ...ass 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states C Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New...

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Page 52: ...WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com 5qr0w6 g a g Manual no 9 514 0265 001 01 WIDEX WIDEX CLEAR DEX and SCOLA are trademarks of Widex A S...

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