Widex The MENU ME-9, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User instructions The MENU Series ME 9 model Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...2 Your widex hearing aid To be filled out by the hearing care professional MENU3 MENU5 MENU10 Date _______________________________________ Battery size 13 ...

Page 3: ...3 Programs 6 6 Master Music TV T M T Standard Acclimatisation Audibility Extender Zen ...

Page 4: ...Low battery indication 14 Turning the hearing aid on and off 15 Positioning the hearing aid 17 Removing the hearing aid 19 Volume adjustment 20 Listening programs 23 Switching between the listening programs 28 Using a telephone 29 Cleaning 30 The hearing aid 31 Accessories 32 In case of malfunction 37 Caring for your hearing aid 39 4 ...

Page 5: ...Warnings 41 Advice 46 symbols 48 5 ...

Page 6: ...ithout the ear set The choice of ear set solution depends on your specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual 1 Microphone openings 2 Volume control optional 3 Program button 4 On off switch 5 Battery drawer with nail grip Ifyouneedhelptoidentifytheserialnumber usuallysixorsevendigits onthe product pleasecontactyourhearingcareprofessional 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...rovid ed describing the various ear set solutions available for your hearing aid Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids WARNING This booklet and the manual Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids contain important information and instructions Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid NOTE Your hearing aid ear set and accessories may not look exactly as illus trated in this book...

Page 8: ...round i e music noise source for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet Indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal 10 dB HL to severe 80 dB HL and all hearing loss configurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care profession als audiologists hearing aid specialists otolaryngologists who are tra...

Page 9: ...ght left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears the hearing aids can be provided with coloured marks red mark right and blue mark left The arrow shows the position of the identifi cation mark ...

Page 10: ... SmartSpeak The signal can also be deac tivated Functions Default settings Other settings Adjusting volume Tone Off Confirming program button use Clicking sound Off Changing program Tones Message off Starting up the hearing aid Tone Message off Warning about low battery 4 tones Message off Service reminder Off Message SmartSpeak not available as a standard feature ...

Page 11: ...ortant to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the adhesive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start func tioning after a few seconds ...

Page 12: ...AUTION Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted substance as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open ...

Page 13: ...o place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incor rectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table The hearing aid may be provided with a special battery drawer helping to secure the battery in the drawer This type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child ...

Page 14: ...you always have a spare battery with you WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batter ies may leak damaging the hearing aid WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is ex hausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals ...

Page 15: ...ring aid also functions as the on off switch Push the switch upwards to turn on the hear ing aid An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled Push the switch downwards to turn off the hear ing aid ...

Page 16: ...OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for sev eral days OFF ...

Page 17: ...in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand Place the hearing aid behind the ear so that the hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear close to your head ...

Page 18: ...urther information on ear tip earmould types anchors and procedures see the sepa rate ear set user manual provided If the ear set does not fit or sit properly causing discomfort irri tation redness or the like contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 19: ...aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube If the earpiece is provided with an extrac tion cord take hold of this and carefully pull the ear tip out of the ear canal ...

Page 20: ...ro vided with a volume control shaped like a small lever Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume Each time you operate the volume control you will hear a beep tone unless this function has been disabled When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached a steady tone will sound ...

Page 21: ...21 WARNING Ifthevolumeinthehearingaidisgenerallytooloudortooweak orthe reproduced sounds are distorted or if you would like any further infor mation consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 22: ...ne has sounded To turn the sound on again Press the lever upwards or Change listening program Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off or when you change program If you wish to have the volume control disabled please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 23: ...uations Music For listening to music TV For listening to the TV T In this program you listen via the telecoil T and not via the hearing aid microphones M The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed If you activate the telecoil program you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds M T In this program you listen via the hearing aid micro phones M and the telecoil T ...

Page 24: ...he Master program but provides slightly less amplification Audibility Extender Makes high frequency sounds audible Zen Generates different kinds of tones Available separately If your needs change over time the combination of listening pro grams can be altered ...

Page 25: ...ithout amplification in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds Or it may be used with the Mas ter program so both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds fractal tones and noise are heard together caution Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surround ing sounds including speech The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important...

Page 26: ...26 CAUTION If you perceive a decrease in loudness tolerance of sounds speech not as clear or worsening tinnitus contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 27: ...ults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treatment program that is prescribed by a hear ing care professional audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who is trained in tinnitus management Directions for use Because of the unique ways in which Zen is programmed in your hearing aid please follow the recommendations o...

Page 28: ...r will sound unless this function has been disa bled Program 1 One short beep or message Program 2 Two short beeps or message Program 3 Three short beeps or message Program 4 One long and one short beep or message Program 5 One long and two short beeps or message If you wish to have the program button disabled please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 29: ...g a telephone we recom mend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear rather than directly against the ear If the sound is not optimal try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position ...

Page 30: ...ing aid and ear set For cleaning the ear set see the user manual Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids 1 Cloth 2 Wax removing tool 3 Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories Selection depends on ear set type ...

Page 31: ...e still blocked contact your hearing care professional WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid as this may cause it to malfunction When the hearing aid is not in use keep it in a warm dry place with the battery drawer open to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry ...

Page 32: ...32 Accessories Remote control A remote control gives you a number of additional options T DEX A device for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using a telecoil ...

Page 33: ...of ac cessories FM and CROS Bi CROS systems as well as external audio equipment radio TV etc On the form on page 34 your hearing care professional can make a note of the audio programs you have access to and where they are located For more information on the use of audio input consult your hear ing care professional ...

Page 34: ...34 Program Program order with audio shoe 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 35: ...uipment which is connected to the electrical mains this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent safety standards Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols ...

Page 36: ...d onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe The system can be set according to your needs For more information on the SCOLA FM system consult the SCOLA user manual For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories please consult your hearing care pro fessional ...

Page 37: ...wer is pushed all the way upwards The battery does not work Insert a new battery in the hearing aid The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough The battery is nearly exhausted Insert a new battery in the hearing aid Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doc tor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 38: ...he hearing aid func tions intermit tently The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple of times Note This information covers only the hearing aid See the Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids user manual for information specific to your ear set If the problems persist contact your hearing care professional for assistance ...

Page 39: ...39 Caringforyourhearingaid The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid ...

Page 40: ...o extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during intense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer pe...

Page 41: ...herwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is...

Page 42: ...ge to their hear ing When selecting a listening program please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds e g traffic warning signals The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials None theless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you notice skin irri tation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hea...

Page 43: ...o bed to allow the ear canal to be ventilated If possible you should also remove your hear ing aid and ear set during the day if there are any periods when you do not need them Make sure that you clean and inspect your hear ing aid and ear set as required If an ear infection or disease occurs you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care pro fessional for advice on how to disinfe...

Page 44: ...ng radiation X rays MRIs CT or other medical treatments and scans The emissions from these pro cedures as well as from other types of radiation such as that in a microwave oven can damage your hearing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audibl...

Page 45: ...ctromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equip ment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards the possibilitycannotbeexcludedthatitmaycauseinterferencewithother equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself ...

Page 46: ... hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax Contact your physician ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of ear wax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may ...

Page 47: ... equipment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and bat teries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste electrical and electronic equipment or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environ...

Page 48: ...uct 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 date of manufacture the date when the product was manufactured use by date the date after which the product is not to be used Batch code the product s batch code lot or batch identification ...

Page 49: ...umber Keep away from sunlight the product must be protected from light sources and or the product must be kept away from heat Keep dry the product must be protected from moisture and or the product must be kept away from rain lower limit of temperature the lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed ...

Page 50: ...imits the highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use the user instructions contain important cautionary infor mation warnings precautions and must be read before using the product Caution warning text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product ...

Page 51: ... product is in conformity with the requirements set out in european ce marking directives alert the product is identified by r tte Directive 1999 5 ec as an equipment class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some ce member states C Tick mark the product complies with eMc and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or new Zealand market ...

Page 52: ...Title description interference electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product the six or seven digit number on the product is the serial number se rial numbers may not always be preceded by ...

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Page 56: ...É 5qr0w1 a g Manual no 9 514 0210 001 05 Issue 2015 02 WIDEX MENU DEX and SCOLA are trademarks of Widex A S WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com ...