Widex EVOKE E-FS 50 User guide

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THE WIDEX EVOKE™ FAMILY

E-FS model

RIC/RITE

(Receiver-in-canal/Receiver-in-the-ear)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid.

WARNING: People younger than 18 should go to a doctor before using

this. People younger than 18 years old need specialized care, and using

this without a medical evaluation may worsen impairment or disability.

A hearing aid user who is younger than 18 should have a recent medical

evaluation from a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT).

Before using this, a doctor should determine that the use of a hearing aid

is appropriate.

WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispensers:

You should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly

with a doctor, preferably an ear specialist such as an ENT, before dispens-

ing a hearing aid if you determine through inquiry, actual observation,

or review of any other available information concerning the prospective

user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:

- Visible deformity of the ear, either congenital or traumatic

- Fluid, pus, or blood coming out of the ear within the previous 6 months

- Pain or discomfort in the ear

- History of excessive ear wax or suspicion that something is in the ear

canal

- Dizziness, either recent or long-standing

- Sudden, quickly worsening, or fluctuating hearing loss within the previ-

ous 6 months

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- Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) only in one ear or a noticeable

difference in hearing between ears

- Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500 Hz,

1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz

WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispenser, Outputs over 132 dB SPL:You

should exercise special care in selecting and fitting a hearing aid with

a maximum output that exceeds 132 dB SPL because it may impair the

remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.

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 a doctor immediately and

call the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at (202)

625-3333.

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.

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.

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Never use your hearing aids in environments where there may be explo-

sive 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 ob-

serve the environment in which you are using them. If any restrictions

apply, you must take precautions to comply with these.

Your hearing aid is very powerful and it can play sounds that exceed

a level of 132 dB. There may therefore be a risk of damaging your

remaining hearing.

Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or high humid-

ity, and dry them quickly if they get wet, or if you perspire heavily.

Please note that streaming sound to your hearing aids at a high volume

can prevent you from hearing other important sounds such as alarms

and traffic noise. In such situations make sure to keep the volume of the

streamed sound at a suitable level.

Caution: This is not hearing protection.

You should remove this device if you experience overly loud sounds,

whether short or long-lasting. If you're in a loud place, you should use the

right kind of hearing protection instead of wearing this device. In general,

if you would use ear plugs in a loud place, you should remove this device

and use ear plugs.

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Caution: The sound output should not be uncomfortable or painful.

You should turn down the volume or remove the device if the sound

output is uncomfortably loud or painful. If you consistently need to turn

the volume down, you may need to further adjust your device.

Caution: You might need medical help if a piece gets stuck in your ear.

If any part of your hearing aid, like the eartip, gets stuck in your ear, and

you can't easily remove it with your fingers, get medical help as soon as

you can.

You should not try to use tweezers or cotton swabs because they can

push the part farther into your ear, injuring your eardrum or ear canal,

possibly seriously.

Note: What you might expect when you start using a hearing aid.

A hearing aid can benefit many people with hearing loss. However, you

should know it will not restore normal hearing, and you may still have

some difficulty hearing over noise. Further, a hearing aid will not prevent

or improve a medical condition that causes hearing loss.

People who start using hearing aids sometimes need a few weeks to get

used to them. Similarly, many people find that training or counseling can

help them get more out of their devices.

If you have hearing loss in both ears, you might get more out of using

hearing aids in both, especially in situations that make you tired from

listening-for example, noisy environments.

Note: Tell FDA about injuries, malfunctions, or other adverse events.

To report a problem involving your hearing aid, you should submit

information to FDA as soon as possible after the problem. FDA calls them

"adverse events," and they might include: skin irritation in your ear, injury

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from the device (like cuts or scratches, or burns from an overheated bat-

tery), pieces of the device getting stuck in your ear, suddenly worsening

hearing loss from using the device, etc.

Instructions for reporting are available at https://www.fda.gov/Safety/

MedWatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You can also download a form to

mail to FDA.

Note: Hearing loss in people younger than 18.

- People younger than 18 should see a doctor first, preferably an ear-

nose- throat doctor (an ENT), because they may have different needs

than adults.

- The doctor will identify and treat medical conditions as appropriate.

- The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a separate test, a

hearing aid evaluation.

- The hearing aid evaluation will help the audiologist select and fit the

appropriate hearing aid.

A person who is younger than 18 years old with hearing loss should have

a medical evaluation by a doctor, preferably an ENT, before buying a

hearing aid.

The purpose of a medical evaluation is to identify and treat medical

conditions that may affect hearing but that a hearing aid won't treat on its

own.

Following the medical evaluation and if appropriate, the doctor will

provide a written statement that the hearing loss has been medically

evaluated and the person is a candidate for a hearing aid. The doctor

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may refer the person to an audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation, which

is different from the medical evaluation and is intended to identify the

appropriate hearing aid.

The audiologist will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess the per-

son's ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. This will enable

the audiologist to select and fit a hearing aid for the person's individual

needs. An audiologist can also provide evaluation and rehabilitation

since, for people younger than 18, hearing loss may cause problems in

language development and educational and social growth. An audiologist

is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and

rehabilitation of hearing loss in people younger than 18.

Your hearing aids should be stored and transported within the temperature

and humidity ranges of -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F) and 10%-95% rH.

Your hearing aids are designed to operate within the temperature, humidity

and atmospheric pressure ranges of 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F), 10%-95% rH

and 750 to 1060 mBar.

You can find technical data sheets and additional information on your

hearing aids at www.widexpro.com/documents

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YOUR HEARING AID

(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)

Your hearing aid series:

 Zinc-air battery (steel colored)  Silver-zinc battery (golden)

PROGRAMS

 Universal  Audibility Extender

 Quiet  Audibility Extender

 Comfort  Audibility Extender

 Transport  Audibility Extender

 Urban  Audibility Extender

 Impact  Audibility Extender

 Party  Audibility Extender

 Social  Audibility Extender

 Music  Audibility Extender

 T  Audibility Extender

 M+T  Audibility Extender

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 Zen  Audibility Extender

 Phone  Audibility Extender

SMARTTOGGLE PROGRAMS

 Zen+  Audibility Extender

 Phone+  Audibility Extender

NOTE

The program names in the table are the default names. If you have chosen to

use some of the other names available, write the new names in the table. That

way you will always know which programs you have in your hearing aids.

NOTE

Read this booklet and the booklet "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" carefully

before you start using your hearing aid.

NOTE

If you are using silver-zinc batteries, read also the booklet "Instructions for use,

ZPower rechargeable system for hearing aids" carefully.

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NOTE

This hearing aid allows direct wireless control and sound streaming from smart-

phones and other devices. For more help and information contact your hearing

care professional or visit: www.wsa.com.

This hearing aid works wirelessly with the TONELINK App. We take no responsi-

bility if the hearing aid is used with any third part App or if the TONELINK App is

used with any other device.

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CONTENTS

YOUR HEARING AID..................................................................................13

Welcome..........................................................................................................13

THE HEARING AID.....................................................................................16

Indications for use..........................................................................................16

Intended use................................................................................................... 16

The zinc-air battery........................................................................................16

The silver zinc battery....................................................................................18

Sound signals..................................................................................................21

How to tell right from left..............................................................................21

Turning the hearing aid on and off..............................................................22

Putting on and removing the hearing aid.................................................. 22

Programs........................................................................................................ 23

Program and sound adjustment..................................................................29

Using a phone with your hearing aids........................................................30

PAIRING YOUR HEARING AID AND SMARTPHONE....................................31

CLEANING................................................................................................ 32

Tools................................................................................................................ 32

Cleaning.......................................................................................................... 32

ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................... 34

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................35

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CERTIFIED POWER ADAPTERS FOR RECHARGEABLE SOLUTIONS........... 37

REGULATORY INFORMATION...................................................................38

Wireless radio transmission.........................................................................40

EU directives.................................................................................................. 42

FCC and ISED statements.............................................................................43

SYMBOLS................................................................................................. 47

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YOUR HEARING AID

Welcome

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.

NOTE

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.

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The illustration shows your hearing aid without the ear-set. For further

information on the ear-set, see the ear-set manual. The ear-set consists of

an earwire and an ear-tip, and it is the part of your hearing aid that you

wear inside your ear.

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1/2

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1. On/off switch

2. Battery drawer with nail grip

3. Program button

4. Left/right identification. Blue indicates

your left hearing aid, while red is for

your right hearing aid.

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2

3

1. Push button

2. Battery compartment

3. Earwire

1

2

1. Charging slot

2. LED

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USB cable (to be connected to a certified power

adapter. See the "Certified power adapters for

rechargeable solutions" section).

NOTE

You should only use your charger indoors.

NOTE

Never leave the charger in direct sunlight and do not immerse it in water.

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THE HEARING AID

Indications for use

The hearing aids are indicated for individuals older than 36 months with a

range of hearing loss from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe-to-profound (100

dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.

They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals (audiol-

ogists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing

(re)habilitation.

Hearing aids with rechargeable batteries should NOT be used by children

younger than 36 months or mentally disabled people.

Intended use

The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to

be used in everyday listening environments. The hearing aids may be

equipped 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 the quiet.

The zinc-air battery

Use a type 312 zinc-air battery for your hearing aid.

Always use a fresh, new battery that is precisely the kind recommended by

your hearing care professional.

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NOTE

Check 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 a zinc-air hearing aid battery, as it could

explode.

Never leave a weak 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.

When the battery is weak, 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.

To 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.

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Now place the new battery in the drawer as shown.

Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the bat-

tery is not placed correctly.

If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days,

remove the battery.

NOTE

Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface

while changing the battery.

If 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.

NOTE

This option is not available if your hearing aids use silver-zinc rechargeable

batteries.

The silver zinc battery

Use a type 312 silver-zinc battery for your hearing aid.

Always use a new battery supplied by your hearing care professional.

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Dispose of used batteries as indicated on the packaging and take note of

the expiry date.

NOTE

Recharge the batteries before using your hearing aids.

NOTE

If you are not going to use your hearing aid for several days, remove the

batteries.

NOTE

Your rechargeable batteries should last for approximately one year. Ask your

hearing care professional to change them for you when needed.

To insert a new rechargeable battery do as follows:

Open the battery compartment.

Now place the battery in the battery compartment

with the golden side facing upwards and close the

battery compartment.

NOTE

You can also use a zinc-air battery with your hearing aid.

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NOTE

Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface

while changing the battery.

NOTE

You can also ask your hearing care professional for help if you need to change

the rechargeable battery.

Connect the USB cable into the charger and plug it

into the wall socket.

Hold your hearing aid by the earwire and gently

place it on the charging slot.

The green light will start blinking as soon as your

hearing aids start charging.

Once the hearing aids are completely charged, the

green light will stop blinking and it will be solid

green.

NOTE

Always charge the silver-zinc batteries at temperatures between 10°C (50°F)

and 40°C (104°F).

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