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User’s instructions The Flash SeriesFL-19Behind-the-ear

10The hearing aid can be provided with a battery drawer lock, if re-quired. This is a particularly good idea if the hearing aid is worn by a child. A

11Turning the hearing aid on and offThe battery drawer is placed at the bottom of the hearing aid. The battery drawer also func-tions as the on/off sw

12Right/left identificationIf you wear hearing aids on both ears, your hearing care professional can put coloured marks on your hearing aids so you ca

13Placing Flash in/on the ear Insert a battery in your hearing aid. First insert the ear-mould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tu

14Possible settings when turning on your hearing aidYour hearing aid can be set to start up in two different ways: In the standard start-up setting yo

15Removing FlashTurn off your hearing aid before removing it. First re-move the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Carefully pull the earmo

16Automatic adjustment of loudnessFlash adjusts loudness automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Several thousand times per second, F

17Fine tuning loudnessYour hearing aid may be provid-ed with a volume control, shaped like a small lever. Push the lever upwards to raise the automati

18Listening programsYour Flash hearing aid may be provided with up to four listening programs optimised for different listening sit-uations. Your hear

19Music: This listening program is ideal for listening to music.TV: This listening program is ideal for listening to the TV.M+T: In this listening pro

2The hearing aid, earmould and accessories shown in these user’s instructions may not look the same as the ones you have. We furthermore reserve the r

20Listening program formProgram Chosen programs:Application:1.2.3.4.

21Switching between the listening programsYou can switch between the programs by using the pro-gram button on the back of the hearing aid. If you do n

22The number of different beeps depends on how many programs you - together with your hearing care profes-sional - have chosen to have in your hearing

23Keeping Flash cleanCleaning accessoriesThe following accessories are available for your hearing aid:1. Battery magnet to facilitate insertion of th

24The hearing aidNever wash your hearing aid with water, cleaning solu-tions or other liquids. In-stead, clean your hearing aid with a dry soft cloth

25The earmouldMake sure that your ear-mould is clean and free of earwax and moisture. If it is plugged, clear the open-ings with a wax removing tool (

26If there is still moisture in the earmould the next time you want to use the hearing aid, use a small blower or the like to blow it dry. Never use a

27Caring for your hearing aidWith proper care, your hearing aid will give you years of reliable service. Here are some things you can do to prolong th

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

29Good advice• The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accu-mulation of earwax. Contact your physician/ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of

3ContentsYour new Flash hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Flash (FL-19). . . . . . . . . . .

30• 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

31AccessoriesAudio inputYour Flash hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe. This allows direct connection to different kinds of accessories (F

32With an audio shoe connected to the hearing aid, one or more of your standard listening programs are re-placed by dedicated audio programs.In the fo

33Program Program order with audio shoe1.2.3.4.

34Important: If your hearing aid is connected to equip-ment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equipment must meet the safety requiremen

35FM systemsAn FM system is an assistive listening device that can be used as an accessory for Flash. The FM system makes it easier to understand spee

36In case of malfunctionBefore contacting your hearing care professional, please follow the advice below: If the hearing aid is dead, it could be beca

37• Your hearing may have changed. Contact your hear-ing care professional.If the hearing aid whistles continuously, it could be because:• Your ear

38Listening program formProgram Chosen programs:Application:1.2.3.4.

39Listening program formProgram Chosen programs:Application:1.2.3.4.

4Your new Flash hearing aidThank you for choosing a Widex hearing aid. Flash is a hearing aid that allows you to be part of the process of tailoring t

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5Flash (FL-19)1. Microphone openings, where the sound enters the hearing aid.2. Volume control is available in some Flash models. It makes it possible

6The batteryBattery typeThe recommended battery type for your Flash hearing aid is:Zinc Air battery type 13To obtain replacement batteries, please con

7Inserting the batteryBefore inserting a new battery in your hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Do not use batteries on which there is

8Push the nail grip downwards to swing open the battery drawer. The nail grip is located on the opposite side of the on/off switch at the bot-tom of t

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