Widex CLEAR C4-9 User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONSTHE CLEAR™440 SERIESC4-m/C4-m-CB modelBehind-the-ear

10Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open. Do not press the drawer beyond the open posi-tion.Place the battery in the drawer as illu

11Removing the battery1. Open the battery drawer as previously described. Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean, plane surface and t

12Battery drawer without a nail gripThe hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a nail grip, which means that you need a tool to ope

13Low battery indicationAn acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa-bled (see page 8). W

14Turning the hearing aid on and offThe battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Close the battery drawer to turn on the

15Positioning the hearing aidInsert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube. It may help to pull the outer ear backward

16Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear.Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the

17Volume adjustmentThe hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac-cordance with your sound environment. If you have a remote control, you can

18Lost partner alarm(Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activat-ed by your hearing care professional).If one of your hearing aids falls of

19Listening programsBy default, your hearing aid has one listening program. If you have a remote control, your hearing aid may be provided with five o

2YOUR WIDEX CLEAR™440 HEARING AID(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)Date: _____________________________Battery size: _______________

20If your needs change over time, the combination of lis-tening programs can be altered.Zen programYour hearing aid may be provided with a unique opti

21 CAUTIONIf you perceive decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds, speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care professiona

22Directions for useThe Zen program can be activated with a simple push of the program button on the hearing aid (or on the re-mote control). Dependin

23PrecautionsTo ensure the safety and effectiveness of the Zen pro-gram when used as a sound therapy tool for tinnitus, the tinnitus management progra

24RisksThere are no known risks or side effects associated with the use of the Zen program. However, consistent with our recommendations on the use of

25Switching between the listening programsEach time you change program via the remote control, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function h

26 Using a telephoneWhen using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rath-er than direct

27CLEANINGThe following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set *. For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets

28The hearing aidClean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. WARNINGNever use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this m

29ACCESSORIESRC-DEXA compact hearing aid remote control making it easy to adjust volume and change programs.For help in determining whether you could

CONTENTSSYMBOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THEHEARINGAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONThe following pages contain some quick advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or performs un-satisfactorily. I

31Problem Possible cause SolutionThe hearing aids do not respond with a correspond-ing change in volume or program to the RC-DEXa. The RC-DEX is used

32CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AIDThe hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life

33WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe in

34 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the in-structions.• Ne

35 WARNING • Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infec-tion can a

36 CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen in

37ADVICENOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions. Howev

38REGULATORY INFORMATIONThe following Table summarizes the technical details of the WidexLinktechnologyasitisimplementedintheCLEAR™h

39Hearing aidsRC-DEX TM-DEX Bluetooth* - NOAHlinkChannel Single channel radioSingle channel radioSingle channel radio5 logical channelsBand-width660

4SYMBOLSThe following symbols will be used throughout the manual: WARNINGMessages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safe

40(Benefits) The use of wireless transmission allows convenientand synchronized control of hearing aid functions The CLEARwireless

41(Contraindications): • Congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear • Active drainage from the ear within 90 days • History of rapid progressive hea

42RADIOTRANSMITTERCABLESTRANSDUCERSTheCLEAR™serieshearingaidcontainsaradiotransmitterreceiverwiththefollowingRadiotransmitterpa

43QUALITYOFSERVICEFORWIRELESSTECHNOLOGYINTHEWIDEXLINKSYSTEM WidexLinkwirelesstechnologyenablescommunicationbetweentwo partners of a

44WirelessSecurityMeasuresSecurityofthewirelesssignalsisassuredthroughdevicesystemdesignthatincludes• Individual MAC address for each

45GUIDANCEANDMANUFACTURER’SDECLARATIONElectromagneticemissionsTheCLEAR™serieshearingaidsareintendedforuseintheelec-tromagnetic envir

46ElectromagneticimmunityTheCLEAR™serieshearingaidsareintendedforuseintheelec-tromagnetic environment specified below The customer

47Immunity TestIEC 60601Test levelCompliance levelElectromagnetic environment – guidanceVoltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on po

48Electromagneticimmunity–contTheCLEAR™serieshearingaidsareintendedforuseintheelec-tromagnetic environment specified below The cu

49Immunity TestIEC 60601Test levelCompli-ance levelElectromagnetic environ-ment – guidanceWhere P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitte

5THE HEARING AIDThe illustration below shows the hearing aid without an ear-set. The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs. Please

50NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.NOTE  These guidelines may not apply in all situations Elec-tromagneti

51Rated maximum output power of transmitter (W)Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter (m)150 kHz to 80 MHzd = 1.2 √P80 MHz to 800 M

52(EMIEMCCompliance)TheCLEAR™hearingaidcomplieswiththefollowingEMCEMIstandardsStandard Test type Note47 CFR Part 15, subpart CRF emiss

53IMPORTANTNOTICEFORPROSPECTIVEHEARINGAIDUSERSGoodhealthpracticerequiresthatapersonwithahearinglosshaveamedicalevaluationbyali

54ChildrenwithhearinglossInadditiontoseeingaphysicianforamedicalevaluationachildwithahearinglossshouldbedirectedtoanaudiolog

55FCC ID: TTY-C4MFCC ID: TTY-C4MCBIC: 5676B-C4MIC: 5676B-C4MCBFederal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

56NOTE: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located

57Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou

58Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-m and C4-m-CB are in compliance with the essential re-quirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

59Hearing aids, accessories and batter-ies should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your na-tional Widex distributor for

6NOTEIn addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing ai

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7They are to be programmed by licensed hearing health-care professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in

8Right/left identificationThe arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left).Acoustic indicatorsThe heari

9The batteryWe recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing c