Widex RE-X Real Series, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The REAL Series RE X In the ear ...

Page 2: ...as the ones you have We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Hearing aids their accessories and batter ies should not be disposed of with normal household waste Please consult your na tional Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items ...

Page 3: ... aid 11 Removing the hearing aid 12 Possible start up settings 13 Automatic volume adjustment 13 Fine tuning volume 14 Listening programs 16 Switching between the listening programs 18 Cleaning 19 The hearing aid 20 The sound outlet 22 The relief vent 23 Widex wax guard 24 Changing the wax guard 25 Caring for your hearing aid 28 Good advice 30 In case of malfunction 32 Your hearing aid 35 ...

Page 4: ...ents in consultation with your hearing care professional All illustrations in this booklet show a right ear hearing aid Unless otherwise stated the same principles apply to the left ear We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid Important Please read this booklet carefully before you start using your hearing aid ...

Page 5: ...odels 3 Program button 4 On off function which is integrated into the battery compartment cover 5 Nail grip on the battery compartment cover for easy opening 6 Sound outlet through which the amplified sound from the hearing aid reaches your ear 7 Widex wax guard 8 Relief vent for ventilation of the ear canal Not in all models 1 2 6 7 8 8 5 4 3 ...

Page 6: ...dentification If you are wearing hearing aids in both ears it is easy to tell them apart as the right ear hearing aid has a red Widex logo and the left ear hearing aid a blue The arrow shows the position of the logo ...

Page 7: ...sult your hearing care professional It is important to take note of theexpirydateandtherecommendationsregardingdis posal of used batteries on the battery pack The battery life will depend on a number of factors such as the set ting of your hearing aid how many hours you use it daily and the listening environments in which you use it ...

Page 8: ...sticky resi due from the tab or other unwanted substance 1 Use the nail grip to push the battery compartment cover downwards and open the cover Do not press the battery compartment cover beyond the open position 2 Place the battery so that the plus sign of the battery faces upwards 3 You can use the provided battery magnet to steer the battery into place If the battery compartment cover does not c...

Page 9: ...long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indi cation varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you If you wish to have the beep tone function disabled please consult your hearing care professional Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid When changing battery it is a good i...

Page 10: ...earing aid on If you have just turned off the hearing aid wait at least three seconds before turning it on again 2 Push the battery compartment cover downwards to turn the hearing aid off The hearing aid can be set to produce a beep tone when turned on Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...ly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance 2 Let go of the hearing aid and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push it into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ear canal 3 To help position the hearing aid properly you could pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...ld the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently If it is difficult you can try to move the hearing aid carefully from side to side It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand ...

Page 13: ...ghtly while you place it in the ear Together with your hearing care professional you can choose the start up setting that suits your needs best Automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid adjusts volume automatically in ac cordance with your sound environment Important If the volume in your hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak or if the reproduced sounds are distorted or you would like an...

Page 14: ...volume Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume Each time you operate the volume control you will hear a beep tone unless you have chosen to have the tone indication deactivated When you raise the vol ume you will hear a higher beep tone for each step the volume is raised When you lower the volume you will hear a deeper beep tone for each step the volume is lowered When the maximum o...

Page 15: ...turn the sound on again Press the lever upwards or Change listening program or Turn the hearing aid off wait 3 seconds and turn it on again Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off If you wish to have the volume control disabled please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 16: ...es sional can list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid If your needs change over time the combination of listening programs can be changed You can choose from the following programs Master Standard program Acclimatisation Has the same features as the Master program but provides slightly less amplification Music For listening to music TV For listening to the TV ...

Page 17: ...earing aid microphone M The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed If you activate the tele coil program you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds M T In this program you listen via the hearing aid mi crophone M and the telecoil T ...

Page 18: ...compartment cover Each time you use the program button a click is produced unless this function has been disabled Beep tones indicate which program you have chosen Program 1 One brief beep Program 2 Two brief beeps Program 3 Three brief beeps If you wish to have the program button disabled please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 19: ...ollowing accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid 1 Small brush 2 Soft cloth 3 Wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories Widex 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...ormance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt 1 Clean your hearing aid daily with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax and dirt Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid 2 When the hearing aid is not in use the battery compartment cover should be left open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry 1 2 ...

Page 21: ...pect the sound outlet and the relief vent openings to ensure that no wax or dirt has gathered there Below is an example of how the sound outlet and relief vent openings can be posi tioned The positions can be slightly different on your hearing aid 1 Sound outlet 2 Vent opening 2 1 ...

Page 22: ...earwax from around the sound out let with the small brush or cloth If the sound outlet is still blocked youshouldchange the wax guard see page 24 Important If you cannot clean the sound outlet completely you should contact your hearing care professional Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid ...

Page 23: ...ol all the way through the vent Important It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked by earwax Make it a habit to clean the relief vent every day In rare cases so much earwax can accumulate in the relief vent that the hearing aid sound is affected In that case you should see your hearing care profes sional ...

Page 24: ...ways use Widex wax guards with your hear ing aid Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void A Widex wax guard consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard Wax guards come in a carrying case The wax guard is mounted on one end of the holder 1 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...25 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 26: ...ted 2 Insert the holder into the opening of the sound outlet and gently press the wax guard into the opening 3 Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically dismount from the holder and remain in place in the sound outlet when the holder is pulled out 1 2 3 ...

Page 27: ...to another de pending on for example the type and amount of ear wax produced If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing care professional Important If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodged from the hearing aid while in the ear canal please contact your physician Do not try to remove the wax guard from your ea...

Page 28: ...take out the battery Treat the hearing aid as the valuable object it is with care When the 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 the hearing aid to extreme heat or high humidity In environments with high humidity a Widex dry ing kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside t...

Page 29: ... scans short wave diathermy or similar 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 from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and cellular telephones is weaker and will not damage your hearing aid Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas wit...

Page 30: ... who might place them in their mouths Also keep batteries out of children s reach and discard used batteries carefully Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your supply 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 any reason as you may risk swallowing it In case of ingest...

Page 31: ...of infection in the ear canal An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear Therefore we recommend that you remove the hearing aid from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid as required If an infection occurs you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on ...

Page 32: ...new battery in the hearing aid The sound outlet is blocked Clean the area around the sound outlet of the hearing aid with the pro vided small brush or cloth see page 22 If the sound outlet is still blocked you should change the wax guard If you cannot clean the sound outlet completely you should contact your hearing care professional Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damag...

Page 33: ...ompletely you should contact your hearing care professional Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your physi cian ENT doctor If the hearing aid whistles continuously it could be because The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear ca nal Take the hearing aid out and reinsert it Your ear is blocked by earwax Co...

Page 34: ...d does not fit your ear properly Contact your hearing care professional 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 swell a bit because of the pressure from the hearing aid Take 2 3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid If the sore ness continue...

Page 35: ...aring aid To be filled out by the hearing care professional Date _____________________________ Battery size _______________________ Listening programs Chosen program position Master Acclimatisation Music TV T M T ...

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