Widex THE MENU SERIES ME-19, User Instructions

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS THE MENU SERIES ME 19 model Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...NG AID To be filled out by the hearing care professional MENU3 MENU5 MENU10 Date _______________________________________ Battery size 13 Programs 6 6 Master Music TV T M T Standard Acclimatisation Audibility Extender Zen ...

Page 3: ...tery indication 12 Turning the hearing aid on and off 13 Positioning the hearing aid 14 Removing the hearing aid 16 Volume adjustment 17 Listening programs 19 Switching between the listening programs 22 Using a telephone 23 CLEANING 24 The hearing aid 25 ACCESSORIES 26 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 29 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID 30 WARNINGS 31 ADVICE 35 SYMBOLS 37 3 ...

Page 4: ...hoice of ear set solution depends on your specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual 1 Microphone cover 2 Volume control optional 3 Light emitting diode 4 Program button 5 On off switch 6 Battery drawer with nail grip If you need help to identify the serial number usually six or seven digits on the product please contact your hearing care profes sional 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 5: ...ing NOTE In addition to these user instructions a separate user manual is provided 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...

Page 6: ...ound 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 moderate 40 dB HL to severe 100 dB HL and all hearing loss configurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who are tr...

Page 7: ...a signal to in dicate the use of certain functions The signal may be tones SmartTone or a spoken message Smart Speak The signal can also be deactivated 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 Servi...

Page 8: ...de The hearing aid is provided with a light emitting diode This may be set to flash when a signal is received from a remote control if such is used the hearing aid is turned on or certain listening pro grams are activated ...

Page 9: ...ry pack regarding disposal of used batteries Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be re duced Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the ad hesive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after a few seconds CAUTION Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substa...

Page 10: ... drawer so that the plus sign on the battery faces upward You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table ...

Page 11: ...is lock can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child The tool used to open the lock is the cleaning tool included in the cleaning accessories The lock is opened by pushing it to the right and then down ward with the tool in one movement as illustrated ...

Page 12: ... you always have a spare battery with you WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is exhausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals ...

Page 13: ...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 hearing aid The word 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 several days ...

Page 14: ... 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 hear ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear close to your head For further information on the earmould and proce dures see the separate ear set user manual provided ...

Page 15: ...15 If the ear set does not fit or sit properly causing dis comfort irritation redness or the like contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 16: ...16 Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube ...

Page 17: ...e 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 disa bled When the maximum or minimum adjustment lev el is reached a steady tone will sound WARNING If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak or the reproduced sounds are distorted or if you would like any further ...

Page 18: ...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 can celled 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 19: ... 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 microphones M and the telecoil T Standard All the automatic functions work to ensure audibility and speech understanding in all listening situations Acclimatisation This program has the same ...

Page 20: ...g sounds Or it may be used with the Master program so both the surrounding sounds and the gen erated sounds fractal tones and noise are heard to gether CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important Switch the hearing aid to a non Zen program in those situations CAUTION I...

Page 21: ...ts who desire to listen to such a background in quiet It may be used as a sound therapy tool in a tinnitus treat ment program that is prescribed by a hearing care pro fessional audiologists hearing aid specialists otolar yngologists who is trained in tinnitus management Directions for use Because of the unique ways in which Zen is pro grammed in your hearing aid please follow the rec ommendations ...

Page 22: ...or will sound unless this function has been disabled 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 23: ... a telephone we rec ommend that you hold the tele phone against your head at an angle above your ear rather than directly against the ear If the sound is not optimal try mov ing the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position ...

Page 24: ...hearing aid and ear set For cleaning the ear set see the user manual Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids 1 Soft cloth 2 Cleaning tool 3 Small brush 4 Wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories 1 4 3 2 ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...be furnished with an audio shoe This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac cessories FM and CROS Bi CROS systems as well as external audio equipment radio TV etc On the form on page 27 your hearing care profession al can make a note of the audio programs you have ac cess to and where they are located For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 27: ...g aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent safety stan dards Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols ...

Page 28: ...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 professional ...

Page 29: ...ian Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The microphone openings are blocked or partially blocked by dirt Contact your hearing care professional for advice The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doc tor physician The hearing aid func tions intermit tently The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple...

Page 30: ...in a dry location out of reach of children and pets Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly af ter heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during in tense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and bat tery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft sur face Do ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 sig nals The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials Nonetheless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you no tice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hea...

Page 33: ...ek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlo rine or similar substances for this purpose Regular use of a de humidifier is recommended to help avoid malfunction of the hearing aid Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases Do not wear your ...

Page 34: ...magnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equipment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourse...

Page 35: ... hearing aid infrequently will not per mit 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 earwax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may ...

Page 36: ...quip ment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste elec trical and electronic equipment or given to your hear ing care professional for safe disposal Proper dispos al helps to protect human health and the enviro...

Page 37: ...e 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 Catalogue number The product s catalogue item number Serial number The product s serial number Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sourc...

Page 38: ...ely exposed Temperature limits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the prod uct 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 WEEE mark Not for general waste When ...

Page 39: ...lass 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 Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial num ber Serial numbers may not always be ...

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