Widex DREAM D-XP User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE DREAM™ SERIES
D-XP model
In-the-ear

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YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
Vent:VentNo vent
DREAM
DREAM
DREAM
DREAM
Programs:
Master Audibility Extender
Music Audibility Extender
TV Audibility Extender
Comfort Audibility Extender
Reverse focus Audibility Extender
Phone Audibility Extender
TAudibility Extender
M+T Audibility Extender
Zen Audibility Extender
Master + Zen Audibility Extender
Master + Reverse focus Audibility Extender
Master + T Audibility Extender
Master + M+T Audibility Extender
Master + Phone Audibility Extender
Zen+ Audibility Extender
Date Your hearing care professional

CONTENTS
SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lostpartneralarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Switchingbetweentheprograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Zen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thehearingaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thesoundoutlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Themicrophoneopenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thevent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
NANOCAREWAXGUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Changingthewaxguard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Adaptingtoyourhearingaids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
REGULATORYINFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
ADDITIONALPROGRAMFORMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols will be used throughout the
manual:
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 regard-
ing any special care to be exercised.
Non-ionizing radiation.
Not for general waste.

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THE HEARING AID
1. Microphone openings
2. Battery compartment cover (on/off function)
3. Nail grip
4. Sound outlet
5. NanoCare wax guard
6. Vent (Not in all versions).

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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 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 amplifi-
cation devices to be used in everyday listening environ-
ments. The hearing aids may be provided with the Zen
program intended to provide a relaxing sound back-
ground (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 minimal (10 dB HL) to mod-
erately severe (85 dB HL) and all hearing loss configu-
rations.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care
professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, oto-
laryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilita-
tion as well as tinnitus management.
Description of device
The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology,
WidexLink, to enable communication between the left
and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hear-
ing aids and the DEX accessories.
Your hearing aid may be provided with a listening pro-
gram called Zen. It makes musical tones (and some-
times 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 indi-
cate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a
spoken message or tones. The signal can also be deac-
tivated.
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
Warning about lost partner Off Message
Service reminder Off Message
Note: “Warning about lost partner” can only be made available
in DREAM440.

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The battery
We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 312 bat-
tery for the hearing aid.
To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your
hearing care professional. It is important to take note
of the expiration 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 adhe-
sive tab. Once the tab has been removed,
the battery will start functioning after a few
seconds.
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.

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Use the nail grip to push the bat-
tery compartment cover downwards
and open the cover. Do not press the
battery compartment cover beyond
the open position.
Place the battery so that the plus (+) sign of the battery
faces upwards.
You can use the battery magnet provided to
steer the battery into place.
If the battery compartment cover 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
An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is
nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa-
bled (see page 8). We recommend that you always
have a spare battery with you.
WARNING
Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted
batteries 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 compartment cover of your hearing aid
also functions as the on/off switch.
Close the battery compartment cover and push it
upwards to turn the hearing aid on. An acoustic indica-
tor will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched
on unless this function has been disabled.
Push the battery compartment cover downwards to
turn the hearing aid off.
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 whis-
tle.
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
A right-ear hearing aid has a red
Widex logo, and a left-ear hearing aid
a blue logo.
The arrow shows the position of the
logo.

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Positioning the hearing aid
Close the battery compartment cover completely.
Hold your hearing aid with your
thumb and forefinger. Slowly guide
the hearing aid into your ear canal
until you feel resistance.
Let go of the hearing aid and use
the tip of your forefinger to gen-
tly push it into your ear until it rests
comfortably in your ear canal.
To help position the hearing aid
properly you could pull the outer
ear backwards and upwards with
the opposite hand.

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Removing the hearing aid
Hold the hearing aid with your
thumb and forefinger and pull gen-
tly.
If it is difficult, you can try to move
the hearing aid carefully from side
to side. 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 ac-
cordance with your sound environment.
If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the
volume manually or mute your hearing aid. Any adjust-
ment of the volume setting will be canceled when your
hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program.
Depending on hearing aid 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.
CAUTION
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 profes-
sional.

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To mute the hearing aid with a remote control:
Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote con-
trol after the long beep-tone has sounded and until it
stops. Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring
back the sound.
NOTE: Your hearing aid can be set to gradually increase
the amplification provided to allow you to acclimatize
yourself to the sound through the hearing aid. There-
fore you may notice an increase in level after a period
of time.

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Lost partner alarm
(Note: Only applicable if this feature is available and
has been activated by your hearing care professional).
If one of your hearing aids falls out of your ear, and/
or the battery is exhausted, a tone signal and a spoken
message will sound two times in the other hearing aid.
Programs
By default your hearing aid has one program. However,
with a remote control a number of additional programs,
plus the special Zen program called Zen+ can be made
available.
Please also refer to the user instructions for your remote
control.

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Master Standard
Music Forlisteningtomusic
TV ForlisteningtotheTV
Comfort Attenuatesbackgroundnoise
Reverse focus Focusonsoundsfrombehind
Phone Forlisteningtothetelephone
TInthisprogramyoulistenviathetelecoil(T)and
notviathehearingaidmicrophones(M)The
telecoilisusedwherealoopsystemisinstalled
Ifyouactivatethetelecoilprogramyoulistento
aspecificsoundsourceandshutout
surroundingsounds
M+T Inthisprogramyoulistenviathehearingaid
microphones(M)andthetelecoil(T)
Zen Generatesdifferentkindsoftonesornoise
Compound
programs
TheMasterprograminoneearandZen
ReversefocusPhoneTorMTintheother
Zen+ SpecialZenprogramwithuptothreedifferent
Zenstyles
Your hearing aid has a function called the Audibility
Extender. This feature makes high frequency sounds
audible, and can be set to operate for one or more or all
available programs.
If your needs change over time, the combination of lis-
tening programs can be altered.

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Zen program
Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique
optional listening program called Zen. It makes musi-
cal tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the back-
ground. These sounds are shaped according to your
hearing loss. The Zen program may be used alone (with-
out amplification) in quiet when you are not required
to hear surrounding sounds. Or, it may be used with
amplification so both the surrounding sounds and the
generated sounds (fractal tones and noise) are heard
together.
CAUTION
Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing
surrounding sounds including speech. The programs should not
be used when hearing such sounds is important. Switch the
hearing aid to a non-Zen program in those situations.
CAUTION
If you perceive a decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds,
speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing
care professional.