Widex Inteo-m, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions Inteo m Behind the ear...

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Page 3: ...same as the ones you have We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal household waste Please con...

Page 4: ...battery 13 Turning the hearing aid on and off 15 Possible settings 16 Automatic adjustment of loudness 17 Listening programs 18 Switching between the available listening programs 20 Hearing aid with...

Page 5: ...Changing the ear set 40 Individualising the ear set 42 The anchor 43 In case of malfunction 49 Hearing aid with a Custom ear tip 52 Right left identification 53 Placement in on the ear 54 Removal 55 C...

Page 6: ...you to be part of the process of tailoring the sound to your individual hearing loss and lifestyle requirements We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid All illustrations in this bo...

Page 7: ...an tick off the type of ear set tip chosen for you Unless otherwise indicated the information provided in this booklet applies to all three types of ear set solu tion In addition to the general instru...

Page 8: ...ters the hearing aid 2 Program button is available on some models It allows you to choose between different listening programs If you have a remote control for your hearing aid the hearing aid does no...

Page 9: ...both ears your hearing care professional can put coloured marks on your hearing aids so you can easily see which is for the right ear and which is for the left ear red mark right and blue mark left Th...

Page 10: ...important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack To en sure proper battery function do not use batteries past the expiry date...

Page 11: ...sive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start func tioning after a few seconds Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance Use the...

Page 12: ...small plus sign printed on the round battery holder You can use the provided battery magnet to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inser...

Page 13: ...the beep tones varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you For adjustment of the beep tone level or disabling of the function please consult your hearin...

Page 14: ...ip which means that you need a tool to open the battery drawer This type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child A special tool for opening the drawer will be included wit...

Page 15: ...tch The hearing aid is turned on when a battery is inserted correctly and the battery drawer is completely closed The hearing aid is turned off when the battery drawer is open Please remember to switc...

Page 16: ...up setting your hearing aid may whistle slightly while you place it on the ear An al ternative is a setting where the hearing aid actively suppresses whistling while it is being placed on the ear Tog...

Page 17: ...e with your sound environment You do not have to think about adjusting the volume it happens quite automatically Important If the volume in your hearing aid is too loud or too weak or if the reproduce...

Page 18: ...tions Your hearing care professional can help you se lect the programs that are of use to you If your needs change over time the combination of listening pro grams can be changed In these user s inst...

Page 19: ...s Description Chosen program position Master Standard program Acclimati sation Acclimatisation program Music Music program TV TV program Comfort Attenuates background noise Audibility Extender Makes h...

Page 20: ...aid Each time you switch to another program you will hear beep tones The beeps tell you which program you have chosen Program 1 One brief beep Program 2 Two brief beeps Program 3 Three brief beeps dep...

Page 21: ...together with your hearing care profes sional have chosen to have in your hearing aid If you in consultation with your hearing care profes sional decide on other combinations of programs lat er these...

Page 22: ...22 Hearing aid with an earmould An ear set consists of three parts 1 Earhook 2 Tubing 3 Earmould 3a Sound bore 3b Vent 1 2 3 3a 3b...

Page 23: ...d in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing It may help to pull the out er ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand Right ear seen from be hind Right ear seen from the side T...

Page 24: ...24 Once the earmould has been inserted place the hear ing aid itself behind the ear so that the hook rests com fortably on the ear close to your head...

Page 25: ...earmould out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing If it is difficult it may help to try to move the earmould care fully from side to side while pulling it out It may also help...

Page 26: ...ning The following cleaning accessories are available for your hearing aid 1 Wax removing tool 2 Soft cloth Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessor...

Page 27: ...openings Use the wax removing tool no 1 to clean the microphone open ings Pass the wax removing tool straight through the openings If you feel resistance withdraw the tool and try again Use only the...

Page 28: ...wax re moving tool Disconnect the tubing from the earmould to clean the sound bore with the wax re moving tool Disconnect the earmould from the tubing at least once a week and wash the earmould thorou...

Page 29: ...or the like as illustrated to blow it dry Please note Replace the tubing if it becomes slack stiff yellow or cracked For further supplies of tubing consult your hearing care professional If the earmou...

Page 30: ...ttery is placed correctly The sound bore of the earmould is blocked Clean the blocked sound bore If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough it could be because The battery is nearly exhausted In...

Page 31: ...Replace the tubing The tubing is yellow and stiff Replace the tubing The tubing often comes off the hearing aid hook Re place the tubing The hook is cracked Contact your hearing care profes sional The...

Page 32: ...32 Hearing aid with an Instant ear tip An ear set consists of three parts 1 Hook with tubing 2 Anchor 3 Instant ear tip...

Page 33: ...ication The ear set is available in five different lengths for the right and left ear respectively The individual size is printed on the ear set Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and bl...

Page 34: ...nsert the ear tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing Lastly make sure that the anchor is positioned correctly It should rest at the opening of the ear canal and secure the pos...

Page 35: ...he Instant ear tip solution If the hearing aid is not secured with the anchor there is a risk of loosing the hearing aid Removal First remove the hearing aid itself from its position behind the ear Ca...

Page 36: ...ollowing cleaning accessories are available for your hearing aid 1 Wax removing tool 2 Soft cloth 3 Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning...

Page 37: ...hone openings Use the wax removing tool no 1 to clean the microphone open ings Pass the wax removing tool straight through the openings If you feel resistance withdraw the tool and try again Use only...

Page 38: ...et tubing is plugged it must be cleaned Remove the ear set from the hearing aid Remove the ear tip from the coupling Then clean the tubing with the cleaning thread no 3 Never use alco hol or other cle...

Page 39: ...e tubing until the end of the thread comes out at the other end Clean the ear tip under run ning water If necessary the ear tip can be washed in lukewarm water Remove the ear tip from the ear set and...

Page 40: ...dividual and depends on a number of factors such as how much the hearing aid is used and the type of earwax produced in the ear The ear set is removed by pulling it off the hearing aid A new hook and...

Page 41: ...impor tant to ensure that the ear tip is firmly secured Before you can use the ear set it must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly This adjustment can be complicat ed Therefore we recommend that you a...

Page 42: ...Choice of tubing The tubing is available in five differ ent lengths for the right and left ear respectively It is important to choose the correct one in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit The...

Page 43: ...we have made a loose anchor to be adjusted to your ear The illustrations on the next pages show how to adjust the anchor for the right ear Illustrations 1 3 show the anchor and the ear tip from the f...

Page 44: ...the rest of the ear set and must be adjusted to fit your ear 1 Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the upper hole of the coupling located at the end of the tubing 2 Continue pulling until the...

Page 45: ...pointed end of the anchor through the lower hole to form a small loop 4 This illustration shows the anchor and ear tip from behind for the right ear When the loop is the correct size any excess shoul...

Page 46: ...flush with the small hole and there are no sharp edges Use the tip of your finger to check for sharp edges If part of the anchor sticks out through the hole creating an uneven surface this may cause...

Page 47: ...47 Instant ear tip Circle the sizes selected for your ear set Left ear blue Right ear red ear tip tubing ear tip tubing 1S 1L 1 1S 1L 1 2S 2L 2 2S 2L 2 3 3 4 4 5 5...

Page 48: ...he ear tip may come off Replace the ear set if one of the ear set elements be comes slack stiff yellow or cracked For further sup plies of new ear sets consult your hearing care pro fessional Replace...

Page 49: ...he hearing aid is not turned on Make sure that the battery drawer is closed The battery is dead or does not work Insert a new bat tery Make sure the battery is placed correctly The sound outlet of the...

Page 50: ...nearly exhausted Insert a new battery The sound outlet of the ear tip is blocked Clean or re place the ear tip If necessary replace the entire ear set Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT d...

Page 51: ...ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doc tor physician The tubing is broken Replace the ear set The tubing is yellow and stiff Replace the ear set The hook is cracked Replace the ear set The ear...

Page 52: ...52 Hearing aid with a Custom ear tip An ear set consists of two parts 1 Hook with tubing 2 Custom ear tip with an extraction cord 2...

Page 53: ...r blue print Be sure to use the ear set with red print with the right ear hearing aid and the ear set with blue print with the left ear hearing aid The ear tip has Widex printed on it Red print indica...

Page 54: ...e holding the lower part of the tubing It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the oppo site hand Once the Custom ear tip has been inserted place the hearing aid itself behind the...

Page 55: ...l First remove the hearing aid itself from its position behind the ear Then carefully pull the Custom ear tip out of the ear canal by means of the extraction cord Do not pull the tubing to remove your...

Page 56: ...ollowing cleaning accessories are available for your hearing aid 1 Wax removing tool 2 Soft cloth 3 Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning...

Page 57: ...one openings Use the wax removing tool no 1 to clean the microphone open ings Pass the wax removing tool straight through the openings If you feel resistance withdraw the tool and try again Use only t...

Page 58: ...ed Remove the ear set from the hearing aid Then clean the ear set with the cleaning thread no 3 Never attempt to disconnect the ear tip from the tubing Never use alcohol or other cleaning solu tions t...

Page 59: ...onal if the tubing needs replacement Do not attempt to make any changes on your own Please note If the ear set tubing becomes slack stiff yellow or cracked it must be replaced Please contact your hear...

Page 60: ...et of the ear tip is blocked Clean the ear tip and tubing See page 58 for detailed instruc tions If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough it could be because The battery is nearly exhausted In...

Page 61: ...e pro fessional to have the tubing replaced The tubing is yellow and stiff Contact your hearing care professional to have the tubing replaced The hook is cracked Contact your hearing care profes siona...

Page 62: ...62 Caring for your hearing aid With proper care your hearing aid will give you years of reliable service Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid...

Page 63: ...are When your hearing aid is not in use keep it in its case in a cool dry location where it cannot be reached by children or pets When not in use do not expose your hearing aid to extreme temperatures...

Page 64: ...scans short wave diathermy or similar radiation treatments and never place your hearing aid in a mi crowave oven These are some of the types of radia tion that can damage your hearing aid Radiation f...

Page 65: ...To maintain the proper shape of the ear set be care ful not to twist or squeeze it out of shape when your hearing aid is placed in the case The below illustra tion shows two hearing aids with Instant...

Page 66: ...our physician to clean your ears a couple of times a year Please be sure to keep the hearing aid and its parts and accessories out of the reach of children who might place them in their mouths Also ke...

Page 67: ...ction can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear Therefore we rec ommend that you remove the entire hearing aid from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure...

Page 68: ...scription Chosen program position Master Standard program Acclimati sation Acclimatisation program Music Music program TV TV program Comfort Attenuates background noise Audibility Extender Makes high...

Page 69: ...s Description Chosen program position Master Standard program Acclimati sation Acclimatisation program Music Music program TV TV program Comfort Attenuates background noise Audibility Extender Makes h...

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