Widex DREAM440 THE DREAM SERIES User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE DREAM™ SERIES
D-PA model
RIC
Receiver-in-canal

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YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
DREAM440
DREAM330
DREAM220
DREAM110
Programs:
Master Audibility Extender
Music Audibility Extender
TV Audibility Extender
Comfort Audibility Extender
Reverse focus Audibility Extender
Phone Audibility Extender
Zen Audibility Extender
Master + Zen Audibility Extender
Master + Reverse focus 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listeningprograms..........
Zen ...........................................
Usingatelephone..................................
CLEANING......................................
Thehearingaid ....................................
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
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 number (usually six or sev-
en digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care pro-
fessional.
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NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is
provided 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 hear-
ing 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 illustrated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make
any changes considered necessary.
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 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.

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They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care
professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, oto-
laryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilita-
tion.
Description of device
Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists
of an earwire 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.
Your hearing aid may be provided with an optional lis-
tening 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 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 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.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the bat-
tery 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 hearing aid as shown. You can use the bat-
tery 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.
Always place the battery in the actual battery drawer
as illustrated and not in the open space inside the hear-
ing aid.

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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”Acoustic indicators” on page 7).
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 bat-
tery is exhausted. You should be aware of this possibility, in par-
ticular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on
warning signals.