Widex MENU3 User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE MENU™ SERIES
ME-mmodel
Behind-the-ear

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YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
MENU3
MENU5
MENU10
Date: ______________________________________
Battery size: 10
Programs:
6Master
Music
TV
Standard
Acclimatisation
Audibility Extender
Zen

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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTIONOFTHEHEARINGAID ................
Rightleftidentification ............................
Acousticindicators ................................
Thebattery.......................................
Insertingthebattery .............................
Removingthebattery...........................
Batterydrawerwithoutanailgrip ................
Lowbatteryindication ..........................
Turningthehearingaidonandoff..................
Positioningthehearingaid ........................
Removingthehearingaid.........................
Volumeadjustment...............................
Listeningprograms ...............................
Switchingbetweenthelisteningprograms ........
Usingatelephone ................................
CLEANING......................................
Thehearingaid ..................................
Themicrophoneopenings .......................
ACCESSORIES...................................
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION .......................
CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID..................
WARNINGS.....................................
ADVICE ........................................
SYMBOLS.......................................

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DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID
Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists
of a tube and an ear-tip or earmould.
The illustration below shows the hearing aid without an
ear-set. The choice of ear-set solution depends on your
specific needs. Please refer to the separate ear-set user
manual.
Microphoneopenings
Programbutton(availableinsomeversions)
Onofffunction(integratedintothebatterydrawer)
Nailgrip
RightLeftidentification
Your hearing aid may be provided with an optional lis-
tening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and
sometimes a rushing noise) in the background. These
sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss.
If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven
digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care profes-
sional.
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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, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly
as illustrated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make
any changes considered necessary.

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Intended use
The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplifi-
cation devices to be used in everyday listening environ-
ments. The hearing aids may be provided with the Zen
program intended to provide a relaxing sound back-
ground (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
professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, oto-
laryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilita-
tion.

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Right/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
identification mark.
Acoustic indicators
The hearing aid may be set to produce 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 via remote control 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

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The battery
We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 10 battery
for the hearing aid.
To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your
hearing care professional. It is important to take note of
the expiry date and the recommendations on the bat-
tery pack regarding disposal of used batteries. Other-
wise 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 adhe-
sive 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 substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to
malfunction.

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Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer
open. Do not press the drawer beyond the open po-
sition.
Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the
plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when
you hold the hearing aid as shown. You can use the bat-
tery 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.

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Removing the battery
1. Open the battery drawer as previously described.
Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a
clean, plane surface and turn it as illustrated.
2. Supporting the drawer with your finger, use the
battery magnet provided to push the battery out of
the battery drawer from the minus side.
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Battery drawer without a nail grip
The hearing aid may be provided
with a battery drawer without a nail
grip, which means that you need
a tool to open the battery drawer.
This type of drawer can be a good
choice if the hearing aid is worn by
a child. A special tool for opening
the drawer will be included with this
drawer.
The battery drawer is opened as il-
lustrated.

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Low battery indication
An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is
nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa-
bled (see page 7). We recommend that 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.

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Turning the hearing aid on and off
The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as
the on/off switch.
Close the battery drawer to turn on the
hearing aid. An acoustic indicator will
indicate that the hearing aid has been
switched on unless this function has
been disabled.
Open the battery drawer complete-
ly to turn off the hearing aid.
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.

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Positioning the hearing aid
Insert the earpiece 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 hear-
ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to
your head.
The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further infor-
mation on ear-tip/earmould types, anchors and proce-
dures, see the separate ear-set user manual provided.
If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing dis-
comfort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your
hearing care professional.

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Removing the hearing aid
Remove the hearing 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 extraction cord, take hold of this and
carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal.

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Volume adjustment
The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac-
cordance with your sound environment.
If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the
volume manually or mute your hearing aid. Any adjust-
ment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your
hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program.
If you have a remote control, please also refer to the
user instructions for this.
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 information, consult your hearing care profes-
sional.
To mute the hearing aid with a remote control:
Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote con-
trol after the long beep-tone has sounded and until it
stops. Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring
back the sound.

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Listening programs
By default, your hearing aid contains a Master program.
With a program button or remote control, you have the
option of an extra program, and a number of supple-
mentary programs can also be made available. If this
solution is chosen, you can have up to five programs.
Master All the automatic functions work to ensure
comfort in all listening situations
Music For listening to music
TV For listening to the TV
Standard All the automatic functions work to ensure
audibility and speech understanding in all
listening situations
Acclimatisation This program has the same features as the
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 lis-
tening programs can be altered.

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Zen program
Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique option-
al listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones
(and sometimes a rushing noise) in the background.
These sounds are shaped according to your hearing
loss. The Zen program may be used alone (without am-
plification) in quiet when you are not required to hear
surrounding 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
If you perceive a decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds,
speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing
care professional.

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Benefits
The Zen program may provide a relaxing listening
background for some people. When the Zen program
is used in a tinnitus management program, its wearer
may experience some relief from tinnitus.
Indications for use
The Zen program is intended to provide a relaxing
sound background (i.e., music/noise source) for adults
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 of your hearing care professionals as to
how to use the program, when to use the program and/
or how long to use the program.

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Switching between the listening
programs
To change programs, press the pro-
gram button (if available) on the hear-
ing aid or the remote control program
key briefly. Each time you change pro-
gram an acoustic indicator 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