Widex DREAM440 THE DREAM SERIES 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

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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
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 .................................................
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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.................................. 
SYMBOLS...................................................... 
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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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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 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 minimal (10 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
The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, Widex-
Link, to enable communication between the left and the right
hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids and the DEX
accessories.
Your hearing aid 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
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 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.

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Use the nail grip to push the battery com-
partment cover downwards and open the
cover. Do not press the battery compart-
ment cover beyond the open position.
Place the battery so that the plus (+) sign of the battery faces
upwards.

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You can use the battery magnet provided to steer
the battery into place.
If the battery compartment cover does not close easily, the bat-
tery 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 disabled (see page
10). 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 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 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 indicator will indicate that the
hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been
disabled.

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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 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 sev-
eral 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 hear-
ing aid into your ear canal until you feel
resistance.
Let go of the hearing aid and use the tip
of your forefinger to gently push it into
your ear until it rests comfortably in your
ear 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 discom-
fort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care pro-
fessional.