User instructions The clear™330 Series C3-PA RIC Receiver-in-canal
Your widex clear™330 hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: ___________________________________ Battery size: _____________________________ 2 Contents Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Right/left identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols The hearing aid The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: The illustration below shows the hearing aid with earwire. 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 regarding any special care to be exercised. 1. Microphone openings 2. On/off function 3. Nail grip 4. Earwire 5. Receiver 6. LED 1. 4. 6. 2. 5. 3.
NOTE In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet.
Your hearing aid may be provided with an optional listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the background. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss. Right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left). Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions.
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack. Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Once the tab has been removed, the battery will start functioning after a few seconds.
Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 9). Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indication varies from one case to another. We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you. Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid.
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Ordinarily, you cannot fine tune the volume in your hearing aid. However, if you have a remote control, the option of fine tuning becomes available. Any volume adjustment via the remote control will affect both hearing aids. For any adjustment of the steps in which volume increases or decreases, consult your hearing care professional.
Lost partner alarm Master Standard (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional). Music For listening to music TV For listening to the TV Comfort Attenuates background noise Reverse focus Focus on sounds from behind Audibility Extender Makes high-frequency sounds audible Zen Randomly plays harmonic tones.
If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be altered. The Zen program may be used with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the Zen tones are heard together. Or, it may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds. The duration of the Zen play time can be set by your hearing care professional according to your needs.
Switching between the listening programs Each time you change program via a remote control, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled. Program 1: Message or one short beep Program 2: Message or two short beeps Program 3: Message or three short beeps Program 4: Message or one long and one short beep Zen+: Message or tone Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an .
Positioning the hearing aid in the ear Removing the hearing aid Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire. It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and earwire rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. Carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the earwire.
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set*. Please see user manual “Earsets for Widex BTE hearing aids”. 1. Cloth 2. Long wax removing tool 3. Short wax removing tool 4. Brush Clean the hearing aid after use with the cloth provided. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction.
Accessories In case of malfunction A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid.
Problem Potential cause Solution Problem Potential cause Solution The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician The hearing aids do not respond with a corresponding change in volume or program to the RC-DEX a. The RC-DEX is used beyond the transmission range (> 1 m) b. Strong electromagnetic interference in the vicinity c. The RC-DEX and the CLEAR hearing aids are not matched a. M ove the RC-DEX closer to the CLEAR hearing aids b.
Caring for your hearing aid The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: CAUTION • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use. Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days. • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a cool, dry location out of reach of children and pets. • Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
warning • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hearing. • When selecting a listening program, please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds (e.g. traffic, warning signals). • The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials.
Advice Regulatory information NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions. However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds. • In most cases, using the hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it.
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
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