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THE WIDEX MAGNIFY™ FAMILY

MRB0 model

RIC

(Receiver-in-canal)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION6
- Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid.Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact your local emergency number or hospital immediately.Take your hearing aids out when you are not using them. This will help to ventilate the ear canal and prevent ear infections.Contact your doctor or hearing care professional immediately if you suspect you may have an ear infection or an allergic reaction.Contact your hearing care professional if the hearing aid doesn't feel comfortable, or if it doesn't fit properly, causing irritation, redness or the like.Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or using a hair dryer.Do not wear your hearing aids when applying perfume, spray, gels, lotion or cream.Do not dry your hearing aid in a microwave oven - this will ruin it.Never use other people’s hearing aids and never allow others to use yours, as this could damage your hearing.Never use your hearing aids in environments where there may be explosive gases, such as in mines, etc.Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away from children and mentally disabled people.Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Contact your hearing care professional if you need to have your hearing aid repaired.Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Always observe the environment in which you are using them. If any restrictions apply, you must take precautions to comply with these.Your device has been designed to comply with international electromagnetic compatibility standards. However, it cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other electrical equipment. If you experience interference, keep a distance to other electrical equipment.Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or high humidity, and dry them quickly if they get wet, or if you perspire heavily.6
  - Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid.Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact your local emergency number or hospital immediately.Take your hearing aids out when you are not using them. This will help to ventilate the ear canal and prevent ear infections.Contact your doctor or hearing care professional immediately if you suspect you may have an ear infection or an allergic reaction.Contact your hearing care professional if the hearing aid doesn't feel comfortable, or if it doesn't fit properly, causing irritation, redness or the like.Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or using a hair dryer.Do not wear your hearing aids when applying perfume, spray, gels, lotion or cream.Do not dry your hearing aid in a microwave oven - this will ruin it.Never use other people’s hearing aids and never allow others to use yours, as this could damage your hearing.Never use your hearing aids in environments where there may be explosive gases, such as in mines, etc.Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away from children and mentally disabled people.Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Contact your hearing care professional if you need to have your hearing aid repaired.Your hearing aids contain radio communication technology. Always observe the environment in which you are using them. If any restrictions apply, you must take precautions to comply with these.Your device has been designed to comply with international electromagnetic compatibility standards. However, it cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other electrical equipment. If you experience interference, keep a distance to other electrical equipment.Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or high humidity, and dry them quickly if they get wet, or if you perspire heavily.6
YOUR HEARING AID8
- Welcome8
  - Congratulations on your new hearing aid.Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it. Infrequent users don’t usually get the full benefit of a hearing aid.Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes we consider necessary.8
  - Your hearing aid at a glance8
CONDITIONS FOR USE10
DAILY USE13
- Turning the hearing aid on and off13
  - To turn the hearing aid on, close the battery door. The hearing aid will play a sound signal to indicate that it is on, unless your hearing care professional has deactivated this function.To turn off the hearing aid, pull the battery door downwards.NOTEDon't forget to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.13
- Putting on and removing the hearing aid13
  - Putting on the hearing aid1. Insert the ear-set in the ear while holding the lower part of the tube/earwire. Pulling the outer ear upwards and backwards at the same time can be helpful.2. Then place the hearing aid behind the ear. The hearing aid should rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head.Your hearing aid can be fitted using different types of ear-sets. See the separate ear-set manual for more information about your ear-set.13
  - Removing the hearing aidStart by removing the hearing aid from behind the ear.Then take the ear-set carefully out of the ear canal while you hold the lower part of the tube/earwire.14
THE BATTERY15
- Use a type 10 zinc-air battery for your hearing aid.Always use a fresh, new battery that is precisely the kind recommended by your hearing care professional.NOTECheck that the battery is completely clean and free of any residue before inserting it in the hearing aid. Otherwise your hearing aid may not function as expected.Never attempt to recharge your hearing aid batteries, as they could explode.Never leave a flat battery in the hearing aids while storing them. It could leak and ruin your hearing aid.Dispose of used batteries as indicated on the packaging and take note of the expiry date.Low battery indicationWhen the battery is flat, a sound signal will play. If the battery drains suddenly there may however be no warning. We recommend carrying a spare battery with you wherever you go.Changing the batteryTo change the battery, do as follows:Take the adhesive tab off the new battery and make sure there is no sticky substance left on it. Let it "breathe" for 60 seconds.Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery door open and remove the old battery.Now place the new battery in the drawer as shown. Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the battery is not placed correctly.If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days, remove the battery.NOTEAvoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface while changing the battery.Tamper-resistant battery drawerIf the hearing aid is going to be used by a child or a mentally disabled person, you can ask your hearing care professional to provide it with a tamper-resistant battery drawer.To open battery drawer, use the special tool you've received, and do as illustrated.15
CUSTOMIZATION18
PAIRING YOUR HEARING AID AND SMARTPHONE23
- To pair your hearing aids and smartphone you need to restart your hearing aid. Do as follows:1.Restart your hearing aids by opening and closing the battery compartment.2.Keep the hearing aids close to your phone and follow the instructions on your phone.3.The hearing aids and smartphone are now ready to use.NOTEYour hearing aids are only in pairing mode for three minutes after you restart them. You might need to restart them again if you didn't pair them in time.23
  - To pair your hearing aids and smartphone you need to restart your hearing aid. Do as follows:1.Restart your hearing aids by opening and closing the battery compartment.2.Keep the hearing aids close to your phone and follow the instructions on your phone.3.The hearing aids and smartphone are now ready to use.NOTEYour hearing aids are only in pairing mode for three minutes after you restart them. You might need to restart them again if you didn't pair them in time.23
CLEANING24
- Tools24
  - You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid:1.Cloth2.Brush3.Long wax-removing tool4.Short wax-removing tool5.Battery magnet24
- How to clean your hearing aid24
  - Cleaning your hearing aid every day will make it more efficient and more comfortable to wear.Wipe the hearing aid with a soft cloth (for example the cloth you received from your hearing care professional).If the microphone openings are blocked, contact your hearing care professional.Dry your hearing aid quickly if it gets wet, or if you perspire heavily. Some people use a special dehumidifier like Widex PerfectDry Lux to help keep their hearing aids dry and clean. Ask your hearing care professional if this is right for you.When not in use leave the battery compartment open to ventilate the hearing aid. For information on how to clean your ear-set, see the ear-set manual.Do not use any kind of liquid or disinfectant to clean your hearing aid.Clean and inspect your hearing aid every day after use to check that it is not broken. If the hearing aid breaks while you are wearing it, leaving small fragments in your ear canal, contact your doctor. Never try to take out the fragments yourself.24
ACCESSORIES26
- You can use a variety of accessories with your hearing aid. To see whether you could benefit from using these accessories, ask your hearing care professional.NameUseRC-DEXremote controlTV-DEXfor listening to TV and audioPHONE-DEX 2*for easy landline useFM+DEXfor streaming audio and FM signalsCOM-DEXfor wireless connection to mobile phones and other devices via BluetoothCOM-DEX Remote Micfor helping hearing aid users hear speech in difficult listening situations*Available in some countries only.26
  - You can use a variety of accessories with your hearing aid. To see whether you could benefit from using these accessories, ask your hearing care professional.NameUseRC-DEXremote controlTV-DEXfor listening to TV and audioPHONE-DEX 2*for easy landline useFM+DEXfor streaming audio and FM signalsCOM-DEXfor wireless connection to mobile phones and other devices via BluetoothCOM-DEX Remote Micfor helping hearing aid users hear speech in difficult listening situations*Available in some countries only.26
TROUBLESHOOTING27
- These pages contain advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or if it doesn't work as expected. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional.ProblemPossible causeSolutionThe hearing aid is completely silentIt is not turned onMake sure the battery drawer is completely closedThe battery does not workInsert a new batteryThe hearing aid volume is not powerful enoughYour ear is blocked by earwaxContact your doctorYour hearing may have changedContact your hearing care professional/doctorThe hearing aid whistles continuouslyYour ear is blocked by earwaxContact your doctorYour two hearing aids are not working in synchronyThe connection between the hearing aids is lostTurn them off and on againThe hearing aids do not respond with a corresponding change in volume or program to the control devicea. The device is used beyond the transmission rangeb. Strong electromagnetic interference in the vicinityc. The device and the hearing aids are not matcheda. Move the device closer to the hearing aids.b. Move away from known source of EM interferencec. Check with your hearing care professional to make sure the device is matched with hearing aidsYou hear “interrupted” speech (on and off) from the hearing aids or no speech (muted) from the opposite hearing aid.a. The battery in one of the hearing aids has expiredb. Strong electromagnetic interference in the vicinitya. Replace battery in one or both hearing aidsb. Move away from known sources of interferenceNOTEThis information covers only the hearing aid. See the "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" user manual for information specific to your ear-set. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.27
  - These pages contain advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or if it doesn't work as expected. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional.ProblemPossible causeSolutionThe hearing aid is completely silentIt is not turned onMake sure the battery drawer is completely closedThe battery does not workInsert a new batteryThe hearing aid volume is not powerful enoughYour ear is blocked by earwaxContact your doctorYour hearing may have changedContact your hearing care professional/doctorThe hearing aid whistles continuouslyYour ear is blocked by earwaxContact your doctorYour two hearing aids are not working in synchronyThe connection between the hearing aids is lostTurn them off and on againThe hearing aids do not respond with a corresponding change in volume or program to the control devicea. The device is used beyond the transmission rangeb. Strong electromagnetic interference in the vicinityc. The device and the hearing aids are not matcheda. Move the device closer to the hearing aids.b. Move away from known source of EM interferencec. Check with your hearing care professional to make sure the device is matched with hearing aidsYou hear “interrupted” speech (on and off) from the hearing aids or no speech (muted) from the opposite hearing aid.a. The battery in one of the hearing aids has expiredb. Strong electromagnetic interference in the vicinitya. Replace battery in one or both hearing aidsb. Move away from known sources of interferenceNOTEThis information covers only the hearing aid. See the "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" user manual for information specific to your ear-set. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.27
REGULATORY INFORMATION29
- FCC and ISED statements29
- EU directives31
  - Directive 2014/53/EU31
  - Information regarding disposal32
SYMBOLS33
- Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling (labels/IFU/etc.)SymbolTitle/DescriptionManufacturerThe product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. If appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated.Catalogue numberThe product’s catalogue (item) number.Consult instructions for useThe user instructions contain important cautionary information (warnings/precautions) and must be read before using the product.Warning Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the product.WEEE mark“Not for general waste”. When a product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovering to prevent the risk of harm to the environment or human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances.CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives.RCM markThe product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand markets.33
  - Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling (labels/IFU/etc.)SymbolTitle/DescriptionManufacturerThe product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. If appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated.Catalogue numberThe product’s catalogue (item) number.Consult instructions for useThe user instructions contain important cautionary information (warnings/precautions) and must be read before using the product.Warning Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the product.WEEE mark“Not for general waste”. When a product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovering to prevent the risk of harm to the environment or human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances.CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives.RCM markThe product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand markets.33

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