Widex D-CIC, D-CIC-M TR, D-CIC-M, D-CIC TR User Instructions

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THE WIDEX DAILY™ FAMILY

D-CIC/D-CIC TR/D-CIC-M/D-CIC-M TR model

Completely-in-canal

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YOUR WIDEX HEARINGAID

(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)

 D-CIC  Non-wireless D-CIC-M

Your hearing aid series:

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 Remote control

Vent:  Short Full length None

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Programs:

 Master
 Music
 TV
 Comfort
 Phone
 Zen
 Master + Zen
 Master + Phone

Date Your hearing care professional

CONTENTS

THEHEARINGAID ................................................

Acousticindicators ...............................................

Thebattery ......................................................

Insertingthebattery ...........................................

Lowbatteryindication..........................................

Turningthehearingaidonandoff.................................

Rightleftidentification...........................................

Positioningthehearingaid .......................................

Removingthehearingaid ........................................

Volumeadjustment ..............................................

Programs........................................................

Switchingbetweenthelisteningprograms.......................

CLEANING ..................................................... 

Thehearingaid ..................................................

Thesoundoutlet .................................................

Thereliefvent....................................................

Themicrophoneopening .........................................

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NANOCAREWAXGUARD........................................ 

Changingthewaxguard..........................................

ACCESSORIES .................................................. 

INCASEOFMALFUNCTION...................................... 

CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID ................................ 

WARNINGS.................................................... 

ADVICE........................................................ 

REGULATORYINFORMATION .................................... 

SYMBOLS...................................................... 

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THE HEARING AID

1. Microphone opening

2. Battery drawer (on/off function)

3. Nail grip

4. Sound outlet

5. NanoCare wax guard

6. Extraction cord

7. Relief vent (short)

8. Relief vent (full length)

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On page 2 of this booklet your hearing care professional can indi­cate the type of vent used in your hearing aid, if any.

If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits)
on the product, please contact your hearing care professional.

WARNING

This booklet contains important information and instructions. Please
read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid.

NOTE
Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in

this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes considered
necessary.

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Intended use

The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification
devices to be used in everyday listening environments. The hear­ing aids may be provided with the Zen program intended to pro­vide a relaxing sound background (i.e. music/noise source) for
adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet.

Indications for use

The hearing aids are indicated for individuals older than 36
months with a range of hearing loss from minimal (10 dB HL) to
moderately severe (76 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.

They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care profession­als (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who
are trained in hearing (re)habilitation.

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Description of device

The D-CIC model uses a proprietary wireless technology, Widex­Link, to enable communication between the left and the right
hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids and the DEX
accessories.

The D-CIC model may be provided with a 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.

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Acoustic indicators

The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the
use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or
tones. The signal can also be deactivated.

Functions* Default

settings D-CIC

Default
settings D-CIC-M

Adjusting volume via
remote control

Tone NA

Confirming RC program key use Clicking sound NA

Changing program via
remote control

Message NA

Starting up the hearing aid Message Message

Warning about low battery Message Message

* Not all D-CIC versions have access to remote control or RC-DEX.

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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 on the battery pack regarding disposal of
used batteries. Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may
be reduced.

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.

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CAUTION

Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un­wanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction.

Use the nail grip to open the battery
drawer. Do not press the battery drawer
beyond the open position.

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Place the battery in the drawer so that the small plus (+) sign on
the battery is visible when you hold the hearing aid as shown.

You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into
place.

If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incor­rectly inserted.

When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid
over a table.

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Low battery indication

A message or four tones will sound when the battery is nearly
exhausted, unless this function has been disabled. We recom­mend that you always have a spare battery with you.

WARNING

Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batter-

ies may leak, damaging the hearing aid.

WARNING

Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is ex­hausted. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you
are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals.

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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. An acoustic indicator will
indicate that the hearing aid has been
switched on unless this function has
been disabled.

Open the battery drawer to turn off the
hearing aid.

NOTE: Another way to verify that the hearing aid is turned on is to
cup it in your hand. If it is on, it will whistle.

Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.
Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for sev­eral days.

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Right/left identification

Your hearing aids will be marked with a
red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue
logo for the left ear, or they may have a
red or a blue shell, respectively. The arrow
shows the position of the logo.

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Positioning the hearing aid

Close the battery drawer completely.

Hold your hearing aid by the extraction
cord with your thumb and forefinger.
Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear
canal until you feel resistance.

Let go of the extraction cord and use the
tip of your forefinger to gently push the
hearing aid into your ear until it rests com­fortably in your canal.

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To help position the hearing aid properly
you could pull the outer ear backwards
and upwards with the opposite hand.

If your hearing aid does not fit or sit properly, causing discom­fort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care pro­fessional.

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Removing the hearing aid

Gently pull the extraction cord with your
thumb and forefinger.

If it is difficult, you can try to move the
hearing aid carefully from side to side
while pulling the extraction cord. It may
also help to pull the outer ear backwards
and upwards with the opposite hand.

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Volume adjustment

The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance
with your sound environment.

If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the volume man­ually or mute your hearing aid. Any adjustment of the volume set­ting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when
you change program.

Depending on hearing aid model, features and setting, any
change you make will affect both hearing aids.

To alter the increments in which the volume is increased or
decreased, consult your hearing care professional.

If you have a remote control, please also refer to the user instruc­tions for this.

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WARNING

If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or
the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further
information, consult your hearing care professional.