Widex Inteo, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The Inteo Series IN CIC Completely in canal...

Page 2: ...user s instructions 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 consult yo...

Page 3: ...ing aid 15 Removing Inteo 16 Automatic adjustment of loudness 17 Fine tuning loudness 18 Listening programs 19 Switching between the listening programs 23 Keeping Inteo clean 24 Cleaning accessories 2...

Page 4: ...w Inteo hearing aid Thank you for choosing a Widex hearing aid Inteo is a hearing aid that allows you to be part of the process of tailoring the sound to your individual hearing loss and lifestyle req...

Page 5: ...5 We recommend that you read the entire booklet to get full satisfaction from your new Inteo hearing aid We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid...

Page 6: ...the battery drawer also see page 12 4 Sound outlet through which the amplified sound from the hearing aid reaches your ear 5 Nail grip on the battery drawer for easy opening 6 Extraction cord which ma...

Page 7: ...7 Ask your hearing care professional to indicate be low the type of vent used in your hearing aid full length short...

Page 8: ...To en sure proper battery function do not use batteries past the expiry date Because they are Zinc Air type batteries they need air to work Therefore do not remove the adhesive tab until just before i...

Page 9: ...erting the battery Before inserting a new battery in your hearing aid remember to re move the adhesive tab Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted subst...

Page 10: ...battery in the draw er so that the small plus sign on the battery is facing in the direction indicated by the small plus sign printed on the round battery holder If the battery drawer does not close...

Page 11: ...ter the beep tones varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare bat tery with you For adjustment of the beep tone level or disabling of the function please consult your he...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...identification Inteo IN CIC shells are made in various colours they can be red for the right ear and blue for the left ear or they can both be beige but have a red Widex logo right ear or a blue Widex...

Page 14: ...cord with your thumb and forefinger Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance Let go of the ex traction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push the inst...

Page 15: ...standard start up setting your hearing aid may whistle slightly while you insert it in the ear An alternative is a setting where the hearing aid actively suppresses whistling while it is being insert...

Page 16: ...lt to loosen the hearing aid it may help to try to move the hear ing aid gently from side to side while pulling the extrac tion cord of the hearing aid It may also help to pull the outer ear upwards a...

Page 17: ...nteo analyses the surroundings and tailors its sound accordingly With Inteo you do not have to think about adjusting the volume it happens quite automatically Important If the volume in your hearing a...

Page 18: ...ply in the ear canal making it im possible to manipulate any such control However if you use a remote control with your In teo hearing aid the option of fine tuning loudness becomes available Each tim...

Page 19: ...ol with your In teo hearing aid you can have up to three listening programs optimised for different listening situa tions Your hearing care professional can help you select the programs that are of us...

Page 20: ...all listening situations Acclimatization program This listening program has the same features as the Master program but provides slightly less amplification The listening program is ideal if this is...

Page 21: ...udibility Extender This listening program is ideal if it is very difficult for you to hear high fre quency sounds The program uses a special func tion that moves high frequency sounds down to an audib...

Page 22: ...22 Listening program form Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3...

Page 23: ...rief beep Program 2 Two brief beeps Program 3 Three brief beeps The number of different beeps depends on how many programs you together with your hearing care professional have chosen to have in your...

Page 24: ...dry and clean of residue wax etc Never wash your Inteo with water cleaning solutions or other liquids When the hearing aid is not in use it is a good idea to leave the battery drawer open so as to ven...

Page 25: ...relief vent and microphone opening can be positioned The hearing aid illustrated here is provided with a short vent The positions can be slightly different on your hearing aid 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief...

Page 26: ...and microphone opening can be posi tioned The hearing aid illustrated here is provided with a full length vent The positions can be slight ly different on your hearing aid 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent...

Page 27: ...ttery magnet to facilitate insertion of the battery into the battery drawer 2 Wax removing tool for cleaning the full length vent 3 Wax removing tool with a long end for cleaning the short vent and a...

Page 28: ...28 Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of accessories Widex...

Page 29: ...l brush or cloth It is important that the sound outlet is never blocked Important Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid Your Inteo hearing aid may be equipp...

Page 30: ...round the relief vent opening it must be removed Use the long end of wax removing tool 3 Open the battery drawer and remove the battery so that it does not fall out when you turn the hear ing aid Turn...

Page 31: ...d that the relief vent is never blocked Make it a habit to clean the relief vent every day In rare cas es so much earwax can accumulate in the relief vent that the sound of the hearing aid changes In...

Page 32: ...ning it must be removed Use the long wax removing tool tool 2 Clean any wax from the vent by passing the wax removing tool all the way through the vent It is important for the performance of the heari...

Page 33: ...emoving tool 3 Open the battery drawer and remove the battery so that it does not fall out when you turn the hear ing aid Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is facing downwards Guide the...

Page 34: ...ruSTOP wax guard The CeruSTOP wax guard system consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard CeruSTOP wax guards come in a carrying case The wax guard is mounted on one end of th...

Page 35: ...ound the sound outlet With the holder perpendicular to the face of the bushing in sert the removal hook into the used wax guard so that the shaft of the holder is touching the rim of the wax guard the...

Page 36: ...aid Gently press the new wax guard straight into the opening of the sound out let Do not force the wax guard into the sound out let The outer ring of the wax guard should sit flat on the stainless ste...

Page 37: ...e and amount of earwax produced The use of a CeruSTOP wax guard does not elimi nate the need for daily cleaning procedures Warning If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wa...

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Page 39: ...to avoid battery leakage Treat your hearing aid as the valuable object it is with care When your hearing aid is not in use keep it in its case in a cool dry location where it cannot be reached by chi...

Page 40: ...scans short wave diathermy or sim ilar radiation treatments and never place your hearing aid in a microwave oven These are some of the types of radiation that can damage your hearing aid Radiation fr...

Page 41: ...so the ef fect of the hearing aid considerably It is a good idea to ask your physician to clean your ears a couple of times a year Please be sure to keep your hearing aid and its accessories out of th...

Page 42: ...ing it In case of in gestion contact your physician immediately The hearing aid is made of modern non aller genic materials Still in rare cases skin irrita tion can occur If you notice skin irritation...

Page 43: ...out your hearing aid earmould at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid earmould as required If an infec tion occurs you should disinfect...

Page 44: ...ing aid It allows you to adjust the volume or change the listening program in your hearing aid You can choose between two different remote con trol models a basic model and an advanced model For help...

Page 45: ...t work Insert a new battery Make sure the battery is placed correctly and that the battery drawer is closed correctly The sound outlet is blocked Earwax is often the cause of a blocked sound outlet If...

Page 46: ...sound outlet is blocked Earwax is often the cause of a blocked sound outlet If the hearing aid is equipped with a CeruSTOP wax guard change the wax guard If the hearing aid is not equipped with a wax...

Page 47: ...by earwax Contact your ENT doctor to have your ear canal cleaned The hearing aid shell fit is too loose Contact your hearing care professional If the hearing aid is uncomfortable to wear it could be...

Page 48: ...is very thin and may swell a little because of the pressure from the hear ing aid Take 2 3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid If the soreness continues con tact your hearing care professio...

Page 49: ...49 Listening program form Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3...

Page 50: ...50 Listening program form Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3...

Page 51: ...51 Listening program form Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3...

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