Widex U-IM, U-IP User Instructions

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THE WIDEX UNIQUE™ FAMILY

U-IM/U-IP model

In-the-canal/In-the-ear

YOUR HEARING AID

To be filled out by the hearing care professional)

 Vent  No vent
 Extraction cord  Volume control  Push button

Your hearing aid series:

PROGRAMS

 Universal  Audibility Extender
 Quiet  Audibility Extender
 Transport  Audibility Extender
 Urban  Audibility Extender
 Party  Audibility Extender
 Music  Audibility Extender
 T  Audibility Extender

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 Zen  Audibility Extender
 Phone  Audibility Extender

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SMARTTOGGLE PROGRAMS

 Zen+  Audibility Extender
 Phone+  Audibility Extender

NOTE

The program names in the table are the default names. If you have chosen to
use some of the other names available, write the new names in the table. That
way you will always know which programs you have in your hearing aids.

NOTE

Read this booklet carefully before your start using your hearing aid.

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CONTENTS

YOUR HEARING AID...................................................................................6

Welcome...........................................................................................................6

Important safety information.........................................................................7

THE HEARING AID......................................................................................9

Indications for use........................................................................................... 9

Intended use.....................................................................................................9

The battery.......................................................................................................9

Sound signals...................................................................................................11

How to tell right from left..............................................................................12

Turning the hearing aid on and off...............................................................12

Putting on and removing your hearing aid.................................................13

Programs.........................................................................................................14

Program and sound adjustment.................................................................. 16

CLEANING.................................................................................................19

Tools.................................................................................................................19

Cleaning the hearing aid................................................................................19

Cleaning the microphone grids.....................................................................21

The wax guard............................................................................................... 23

ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................27

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REGULATORY INFORMATION.................................................................. 30

EC directives...................................................................................................30

FCC and IC statements...................................................................................31

SYMBOLS.................................................................................................34

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YOUR HEARING AID

Welcome

Congratulations on your new hearing aid.
Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it.

Infrequent users don’t usually get the full benefit of a hearing aid.

NOTE

Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this
booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes we consider necessary.

Your hearing aid at a glance

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1. Microphone openings

2. Push button (optional)

3. Volume control (optional)

4. Vent (optional)

5. Extraction cord (optional)

6. Battery compartment

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7. Sound outlet

8. Wax guard

9. Vent (optional)

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Important safety information

Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid.

Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used im­properly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even
fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a doctor immediately.

Take your hearing aids out when you are not using them. This will help to
ventilate the ear canal and prevent ear infections.

Contact your doctor or hearing care professional immediately if you sus­pect you may have an ear infection.

Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or using a hair
dryer.

Do not wear your hearing aids when applying perfume, spray, gels, lotion
or cream.

Do not dry your hearing aid in a microwave oven - this will ruin it.

Never use other people’s hearing aids and never allow others to use
yours, as this could damage your hearing.

Never use your hearing aids in environments where there may be explo­sive gases, such as in mines, etc.

Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away from chil­dren.

Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Contact your hearing
care professional if you need to have your hearing aid repaired.

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Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Always ob­serve the environment in which you are using them. If any restrictions ap­ply, you must take precautions to comply with these.

Your hearing aid is very powerful and it can play sounds that exceed a
level of 132 dB. There may therefore be a risk of damaging your remain­ing hearing.

Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or high humid­ity, and dry them quickly if they get wet, or if you perspire heavily.

Your hearing aids should be stored and transported within the temperature
and humidity ranges of -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F) and 10%-95% rH.

Your hearing aids are designed to operate from 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F).
For more information about your hearing aids, visit: www.widex.com.

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THE HEARING AID

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 severe (90 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.

Intended use

The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be
used in everyday listening environments. The hearing aids may be equipped
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.

The battery

Use a type 312 zinc-air battery for your hearing aid.
Always use a fresh, new battery that is precisely the kind recommended by

your hearing care professional.

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NOTE

Check that the battery is completely clean and free of any residue before insert­ing it in the hearing aid. Otherwise your hearing aid may not function as expec­ted.

Never attempt to recharge your hearing aid batteries, as they could ex­plode.

Never leave a flat battery in the hearing aids while storing them. It could
leak and ruin your hearing aid.

Dispose of used batteries as indicated on the packaging and take note of
the expiry date.

Changing the battery

To change the battery, do as follows:

Take the adhesive tab off the new battery and make
sure there is no sticky substance left on it. Let it
"breathe" for 60 seconds.

Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery door open
and remove the old battery. Place the new battery in
the battery compartment as shown.

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Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the battery
is not placed correctly.
If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days,
keep the battery compartment open.

NOTE

Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface
while changing the battery.

Low battery indication

When the battery is flat, a sound signal will play. If the battery drains sud­denly there may however be no warning. We recommend carrying a spare
battery with you wherever you go.

Sound signals

Your hearing aid plays sounds to inform you that certain features have been
activated or that you have changed programs. These sounds may be spoken
messages or tones, depending on your needs and preferences.

Program 1

Message/one short beep

Program 2 Message/two short beeps
Program 3 Message or three short beeps
Program 4 Message/one short and one long beep
Program 5 Message/one long beep and two short beeps

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