Widex DAILY D-PA User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE WIDEX DAILY™ FAMILY
D-PA model
RIC
Receiver-in-canal

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YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
Your hearing aid series:
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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 ...........................................
Batterydrawerwithoutanailgrip...............................
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.......................
Usingatelephone ................................................
CLEANING ..................................................... 
Thehearingaid ..................................................
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ACCESSORIES .................................................. 
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION...................................... 
CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID ................................ 
WARNINGS.................................................... 
ADVICE ........................................................ 
REGULATORYINFORMATION .................................... 
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THE HEARING AID
The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set.
The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs.
Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual.
1. Microphone openings
2. Battery drawer (on/off function)
3. Nail grip
4. LED & Right/left identification
If you need help to
identify the serial num-
ber (usually six or sev-
en digits) on the prod-
uct, please contact
your hearing care pro-
fessional.
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NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provid-
ed 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 illus-
trated 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 hear-
ing aids may be provided with the Zen program intended to pro-
vide 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 devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing
loss severity from slight (16 dB HL to 25 dB HL) to moderately
severe (85 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care profession-
als (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who
are trained in hearing (re)habilitation.

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Description of device
Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an ear-
wire and an ear-tip, in which the receiver is placed. The hearing
aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, the WidexLink, to
enable communication between the left and the right hearing
aids, as well as between the hearing aids and the DEX accessories
(Not all hearing aid versions have access to DEX).
Your hearing aid may be provided with an optional listening pro-
gram called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rush-
ing 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
Other
settings
Adjusting volume via remote control Tone Off
Confirming RC program key use Clicking
sound
Off
Changing program via remote control Message Tones/off
Starting up the hearing aid Message Tone/off
Warning about low battery Message 4 tones/off
* Not all hearing aid versions have access to remote control or 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 un-
wanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery
drawer open. Do not press the drawer beyond
the open position.

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Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+)
sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hear-
ing 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 incor-
rectly inserted.
When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid
over a table.
Always place the battery in the actual battery drawer as illus-
trated and not in the open space inside the hearing aid.

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Battery drawer without a nail grip
The hearing aid may be provided with a bat-
tery drawer without a nail grip, which means
that you need a tool to open the battery
drawer. This type of drawer can be a good
choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child.
A special tool for opening the drawer will be
included with this drawer.
The battery drawer is opened as illustrated

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Low battery indication
An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly
exhausted, unless this function has been disabled. We recom-
mend 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 ex-
hausted. 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 hear-
ing 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 hear-
ing 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
If you wear hearing aids on both ears,
the hearing aids can be provided with
coloured marks (red mark = right and
blue mark = left).
The arrow shows the position of the
identification mark.

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Positioning the hearing aid
Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the earwire rests
comfortably on the ear, close to your head.
Insert the ear-tip into the ear canal while holding the lower part
of the earwire.

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The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further information on
ear-tip types, anchors and procedures, see the separate ear-set
user manual provided.
If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing discomfort, irri-
tation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional.

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Removing the hearing aid
Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear.
Carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal, while holding the
lower part of the earwire. If the ear-tip is provided with an extrac-
tion cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the
ear canal.