Widex RE-X Real Series Instrukcja Użytkownika

User’s instructions The REAL™ SeriesRE-X In-the-ear

10Turning the hearing aid on and offThe battery compartment cover of your hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. 1. Close the battery compa

11Placing the hearing aidClose the battery compartment cover completely.1. Hold your hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger. Slowly guide the hea

12Removing the hearing aidHold the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently. If it is difficult, you can try to move the hearing aid

13Possible start-up settingsThe hearing aid can be set to start up in two different ways: • In the standard start-up setting the hearing aid minimise

14Fine tuning volumeYour hearing aid may be provided with a volume con-trol, shaped like a small lever. (The lever on your hear-ing aid may be positio

15To turn off the sound completely:• Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded.To turn the sound on again:•

16Listening programsYour hearing aid may be provided with up to three lis-tening programs intended for specific listening situa-tions. At the back of

17T: In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphone (M). The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed

18Switching between the listening programsYou can switch between the lis-tening programs by using the program button on the battery compartment cover.

19CleaningThe following accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid. 1. Small brush2. Soft cloth3. Wax removing toolContact your hearing c

2The hearing aid and accessories shown in these in-structions may not look the same as the ones you have. We furthermore reserve the right to make any

20The hearing aidYour hearing aid is an in-the-ear instrument, which means it is worn in your ear canal. It is very important for the hearing aid’s p

21We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear, you inspect the sound outlet and the relief vent openings to ensure that no w

22The sound outletIt is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax. If it is blocked, do as follows:Remove any visible earwax from aroun

23The relief ventIf earwax has accumulated in and/or around the relief vent opening, do as follows: Clean any earwax from the vent by passing the wax

24Widex wax guardThe wax guard helps protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use Widex wax guards with your hear-ing aid. Otherwise the warrant

25Changing the wax guardInsert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet. Pull the wax guard straight out.1. Vent opening2.

261. Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted.2. Insert the holder into the opening of the sound outlet and ge

274. After inserting the new wax guard, discard the holder with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook. Never reuse a wax guard.The frequenc

28Caring for your hearing aidWith proper care, your hearing aid will give you consis-tent reliable service. Here are some things you can do to prolong

29• Do not wear your hearing aid in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer, perfume or other sprays.• Never try to open or repair the hea

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30Good advice• The use of hearing aids increases the risk of ac-cumulation of earwax. Contact your physician/ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of

31• The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials. Still, in rare cases skin irritation can occur. If you notice skin irritation in or a

32In case of malfunctionThe following pages include some quick advice in case you experience problems with your hearing aid. Before contacting your he

33If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough, it could be because:• The sound outlet is blocked. Clean the area around the sound outlet of the

34If the hearing aid is uncomfortable to wear, it could be because:• The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear ca-nal. Consult your hearing

35Your hearing aid(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)Date: _____________________________Battery size: _______________________Listening

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4Thank you……for choosing a Widex hearing aid.Your hearing aid is a sophisticated instrument that can be adjusted to your requirements in consultation

5The hearing aid1. Microphone openings, where the sound enters the hearing aid2. Volume control for fine tuning of volume is available on some models3

6Right/left identificationIf you are wearing hearing aids in both ears, it is easy to tell them apart as the right-ear hearing aid has a red Widex log

7The batteryWe recommend Zinc Air batteries. Use a size 312 bat-tery for your hearing aid.To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing

8Inserting the batteryBefore inserting a new battery in the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab on the battery. Once the tab has been rem

9Low battery indicationIf you hear four rapid beep-tones while wearing your hearing aid, it is an indication that the battery is nearly exhausted. Onc