Widex Dream series, User Instructions

Page 1: ...DREAM USER INSTRUCTIONS THE DREAM SERIES D CIC D CIC TR model Completely in canal...

Page 2: ...REAM330 DREAM220 DREAM110 Programs Master Audibility Extender Music Audibility Extender TV Audibility Extender Comfort Audibility Extender Phone Audibility Extender Zen Audibility Extender Master Zen...

Page 3: ...aid 15 Volume adjustment 16 Lost partner alarm 17 Programs 18 Switching between the listening programs 21 Zen 21 CLEANING 22 The hearing aid 23 The sound outlet 25 The relief vent 26 The microphone o...

Page 4: ...al 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 r...

Page 5: ...wer 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 On page 2 of this booklet your hearing care profes sional can indica...

Page 6: ...on 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 illus trated in this booklet We also reserve...

Page 7: ...o mod erately severe 76 dB HL and all hearing loss configu rations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who are trai...

Page 8: ...ult settings 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...

Page 9: ...y pack regarding disposal of used batteries Other wise 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...

Page 10: ...drawer so that the small plus sign on the battery is visible when you hold the hear ing aid as shown You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...dicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid NOTE Another way to verify that the hearing aid is turned on...

Page 13: ...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 positio...

Page 14: ...Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gen tly push the hearing aid into your ear until it rests...

Page 15: ...traction 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...

Page 16: ...you change program Depending on hearing aid features and setting any change you make will affect both hearing aids To alter the increments in which the volume is increased or decreased consult your h...

Page 17: ...ly increase the amplification provided to allow you to acclimatize yourself to the sound through the hearing aid There fore you may notice an increase in level after a period of time Lost partner alar...

Page 18: ...fort Attenuates background noise Phone For listening to the telephone Zen Generates different kinds of tones or noise Compound programs The Master program in one ear and Zen or Phone in the other Zen...

Page 19: ...ed with amplification so 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 surroundin...

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: ...s 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 Depending on hearing aid features and se...

Page 22: ...he hearing aid Ask your hearing care profes sional which accessories you need 1 Brush 2 Cloth 3 Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4 Long wax removing tool Contact your hearing care profess...

Page 23: ...ing aid with water or cleaning solutions as this may cause it to malfunction When the hearing aid is not in use keep it in a warm dry place with the battery drawer open to ventilate the hearing aid an...

Page 24: ...hone opening may be positioned in a hear ing aid provided with a short vent and a full length vent respectively 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent short 3 Microphone opening 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent ful...

Page 25: ...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 28 31 WARNING If you cannot clean the s...

Page 26: ...th vent Clean any earwax from the vent by passing the long wax removing tool no 4 all the way through the vent WARNING It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is ne...

Page 27: ...open battery drawer is fac ing downwards Guide the short end of wax removing tool no 3 through the microphone opening on the bat tery drawer from the inside as illustrated WARNING If you suspect that...

Page 28: ...id 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 CAUTION The wax guard is disposable and for one time use o...

Page 29: ...29 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 30: ...the holder into the opening of the sound out let and gently press the wax guard into the opening Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically detach from the holder Press the...

Page 31: ...r If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing care professional WARNING If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodge...

Page 32: ...EX 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...

Page 33: ...e hearing aid battery drawer The sound outlet is blocked See page 25 The microphone opening is blocked See page 27 The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough The sound outlet is blocked See page 25...

Page 34: ...ional Your outer ear or ear canal is sore It is important that first time users only wear the hearing aid for short periods of time at the beginning The skin in the ear canal is very thin and may swel...

Page 35: ...e DEX closer to the hearing aids b Move away from known source of EM interference c Check with hearing care professional to make sure DEX is matched with the hearing aids The wearer hears inter rupted...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for a...

Page 38: ...earing aid from your ear when you go to bed to allow the ear canal to be ventilated If possible you should also remove your hearing aid during the day if there are any periods when you do not need the...

Page 39: ...terfer ence CAUTION Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards Nevertheless it is possible that unforeseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 communi cati...

Page 44: ...equiva lent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subj...

Page 45: ...adio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio...

Page 46: ...S declares that this D CIC and D CIC TR are in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at...

Page 47: ...47 Hearing aids accessories and batter ies should not be disposed of with nor mal household waste Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items...

Page 48: ...48 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program...

Page 49: ...49 Programs available in your hearing aid Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Special program...

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