Widex B2X The Bravo Series, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The Bravo Series B2X In the ear ...

Page 2: ... M T MT 8 Change insertion of battery 10 Recommended battery type 12 Left right identification 13 Keeping the hearing aid clean 14 Important 15 When not in use 16 Caring for your hearing aid 17 There s only one way 19 In case of malfunction 20 Troubleshooting guide 21 ...

Page 3: ... To get full satisfaction from the quality and the performance we have built into your new Widex hearing aid please handle it with care and read and follow the instructions carefully At the back of this manual you will find a trouble shooting guide which will help you in situations where your hearing aid does not perform accord ing to your expectations Before placing the hearing aid in your ear ma...

Page 4: ... grip On Off switch Wax guard Red dot right Blue dot left Serial number Microphone opening Volume control optional The first two digits in the serial number indicate the year your instrument was manufactured ...

Page 5: ... On Off switch The hearing aid is turned on when the cover is in its normal position and off when the cover is pushed away from the microphone opening Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use for a lengthy period or to remove the battery 5 ...

Page 6: ...e volume Faster adjustments are obtained by keeping the lever pressed for some seconds When you raise the volume you will hear a beep tone for each step the volume is raised When the maximum adjustment level is reached a steady tone will sound until you release the lever When you lower the volume you will hear a deeper beep tone for each step the volume is lowered When the minimum adjustment level...

Page 7: ...nt you only need to adjust the volume to obtain an as natural and comfortable sound as possible Any adjustment of the automatic volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off Therefore you must adjust the volume again if desired each time you turn the hearing aid on Important If the volume in your hearing aid is too loud or too weak or if you would like any fur ther informati...

Page 8: ...e brief beep tone Switch back to M If you wish to listen via the microphone again normal use press the battery compartment cover briefly again Bravo will signal the change by making one brief beep tone Aloop system or magnetic field device can be fitted to a TV or radio Some public places such as churches theaters cinemas and lecture rooms are already equipped with a loop system but you can always...

Page 9: ...hone telecoil on your hearing aid you can listen via the telecoil while still hearing the sounds in your surroundings e g when watching TV while still wanting to hear the doorbell or other sounds To switch from M microphone or from T telecoil to MT microphone telecoil give the battery compartment cover a long press for approx 3 seconds Two brief beep tones indicate the change to MT position Back t...

Page 10: ...oth to remove any sticky residue before in serting The battery is placed correctly when the plus sign on the battery is upwards visible If the battery com partment cover does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted When changing batteries make sure to hold the hearing aid over a table or to be in a carpeted room to make it easier to find a dropped battery 10 ...

Page 11: ...ion that you should exchange the battery as soon as possible as the battery is nearly ex hausted Once the battery is totally exhausted the hearing aid will be completely silent Never let an exhausted battery remain in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak which could damage your hearing aid 11 ...

Page 12: ... up to two years as long as the sealing label is not re moved Therefore do not remove the label until just before inserting the battery in the hearing aid Once inserted the battery will start function ing after a few seconds Operate your hearing aid with the same battery until it is exhausted On occasion a new battery may be exhausted be cause it was not sealed properly If your hearing aid does no...

Page 13: ...th ears which is highly recommendable if you have a hearing loss on both ears and you want to make sure you are placing them correctly you can ar range with your hearing healthcare professional to have colored dots on the hearing aids red dot right blue dot left 13 ...

Page 14: ...aring aid may be equipped with a white CeruSTOP wax guard mounted in the sound outlet The wax guard prevents earwax from working its way into the sound canal and blocking the passage of sound into your ear Keeping your hearing aid free of wax also helps minimize service and repairs If your hearing aid is equipped with the CeruSTOP wax guard you should also have re ceived a special wax guard user s...

Page 15: ...y or place it in their mouth In case of ingestion contact your physician imme diately and The National Button Battery In gestion Hotline at 202 625 3333 Widex hearing aids are made of a modern non al lergenic material Still in rare cases skin irrita tion can occur If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hearing healthcare professional The use of hearing aids c...

Page 16: ...aid is not in use it should be placed in the small case which you can easily carry in a pocket or purse Please do not expose your hearing aid to excessive heat such as leaving it on a window sill near a ra diator or near a car window 16 ...

Page 17: ...xpose it to extreme temperatures or high humidity Do not wear your hearing aid during short wave diathermy x ray or similar radiation treatments Some types of radiation from for example NMR and CT scanners can damage your hearing aid Always remove your hearing aid for these or similar types of scannings Other types of radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms radio equi...

Page 18: ... it is not in use Should you not use it for a day or more take out the battery to avoid battery leakage Always insert the battery as described on p 10 If you feel the battery needs to be forced into the drawer check to see if it is upside down Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases 18 ...

Page 19: ...e are no short cuts by which you can obtain immediate and full benefit from your hearing aid Only consistent and determined practice will give you the maximum results from your hearing aid It takes time getting used to hearing again and to having something in your ear Your ear may even become a little sore at first but that will pass The sooner you become accustomed to wearing the hearing aid ever...

Page 20: ...ng your hearing healthcare professional Change the battery and make sure the new battery is correctly inserted Make sure the hearing aid is switched on Check if there is wax in the sound outlet See cleaning instructions p 14 See the Troubleshooting guide p 21 22 Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself 20 ...

Page 21: ...rrectly Poor battery contacts Clean battery contacts with a cotton swab Blocked wax guard Clean exchange wax guard The microphone is not activated Press the battery cover briefly or turn the hearing aid off and on again Intermit tent sound Battery contacts dirty Clean contacts On Off switch dirty Move On Off switch several times 21 ...

Page 22: ...Symptom Cause Possible remedy Not loud enough Earwax blockage in your ear See your physician Change in hearing See your hearing healthcare professional Whistles Hearing aid loose Remove and reinsert 22 ...

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