User’s instructions The REAL™ SeriesRE-19 Behind-the-ear
The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer lock. This lock can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child. The tool used to ope
Turning the hearing aid on and offThe battery drawer is placed at the bottom of the hear-ing aid. The battery drawer also functions as the on/off swit
The hearing aid can be set to produce a beep-tone when turned on.Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use. Remove the batte
Placing the hearing aid and earmould 1. Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing.2. It may help to pull the o
Removing the hearing aid and earmould1. Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear.2. Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal,
Possible start-up settingsThe hearing aid can be set to start up in two different ways: • In the standard start-up setting the hearing aid minimises
Automatic volume adjustmentThe hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac-cordance with your sound environment.ImportantYour hearing aid is a
Fine tuning volumeYour hearing aid may be provided with a volume con-trol, shaped like a small lever. Push the lever upwards to gradu-ally raise the a
To turn off the sound completely:• Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded.To turn the sound on again:• P
Listening programs Your hearing aid may be provided with up to three lis-tening programs intended for specific listening situa-tions.At the back of th
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub-stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and
Master: Standard program Acclimatisation: Has the same features as the Master program, but provides slightly less amplification. Music: For listening
Switching between the listening programsYou can switch between the programs by using the program button on the back of the hear-ing aid. Each time you
Using a telephoneWhen using a telephone, we rec-ommend that you hold the tele-phone against your head at an an-gle above your ear, and not directly ag
CleaningThe following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set.1. Soft cloth2. Small brush3. Wax removing tool4. Small s
The hearing aidClean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hear-ing aid. When the hearing
The microphone openings1. Use the small screwdriver to lift up the microphone cover and remove the cover.2. Remove any dirt from around the micropho
The earmouldMake sure that your earmould is clean and free of ear-wax and moisture. Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the earmoul
4. At least once a week disconnect the earmould from the tubing and rinse the earmould thoroughly in lukewarm water. Allow it to dry overnight. 5.
Changing the tubingIf your ear-set tubing becomes slack, stiff, yellow or cracked, replace the tubing. For further supplies of tubing or if the earmou
Caring 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 t
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• 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 heari
Good 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 e
• The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing but can help you make best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. However, you should be a
• Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infection can arise
AccessoriesAudio inputThe hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe. This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac-cessories (FM and CR
Program Program order with audio shoe1.2.3.Important:If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equ
FM systemsAn FM system is an assistive listening device that can be used as an accessory for the hearing aid. The FM sys-tem makes it easier to unders
In case of malfunctionThe following pages include some quick advice in case you experience problems. Before contacting your hear-ing care professional
If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because:• Your ear is blocked by earwax. Contact your physi-cian/ENT doctor.• The tubing is br
Your hearing aid(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)Date: __________________Battery size: __________________Listening programs Chosen p
Thank you……for choosing a Widex hearing aid.Your hearing aid is a sophisticated instrument that can be adjusted to your requirements in consultation w
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The hearing aidThe illustration below shows the hearing aid and ear-set. The ear-set consists of tubing and an earmould. 1. Microphone cover giving ac
Right/left identificationIf you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with coloured marks (red mark = right and blue mark =
The batteryWe recommend Zinc Air batteries. Use a size 13 bat-tery for your hearing aid.To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing c
Inserting the batteryBefore inserting a new battery in the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Once the tab has been removed, the batter
Low battery indicationIf you hear four rapid beep-tones while wearing your hearing aid, it is an indication that the battery is nearly exhausted. Once
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