Widex The MENU ME-9 User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE WIDEX MENU™FAMILY
ME-9 model
Behind-the-ear

YOUR HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
Your hearing aid series:
PROGRAMS
Master
Music
TV
T
M+T
Standard
Acclimatisation
Audibility Extender
Zen
NOTE
Read this booklet and the booklet "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" carefully
before your start using your hearing aid.
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CONTENTS
YOUR HEARING AID...................................................................................5
Welcome...........................................................................................................5
Your hearing aid at a glance.......................................................................5
Important safety information.........................................................................6
THE HEARING AID......................................................................................8
Indications for use............................................................................................8
Intended use.....................................................................................................8
The battery....................................................................................................... 8
Low battery indication................................................................................ 9
Changing the battery...................................................................................9
Tamper-resistant battery drawer..............................................................11
Sound signals...................................................................................................11
How to tell right from left..............................................................................12
Turning the hearing aid on and off...............................................................12
Putting on and removing your hearing aid.................................................12
Sound adjustment..........................................................................................13
Programs.........................................................................................................14
The Zen program........................................................................................ 15
Changing programs....................................................................................16
Using a telephone with hearing aids........................................................... 16
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CLEANING.................................................................................................17
Tools.................................................................................................................17
Cleaning the hearing aid................................................................................17
ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................21
REGULATORY INFORMATION...................................................................23
Information regarding disposal................................................................23
SYMBOLS.................................................................................................24
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YOURHEARINGAID
Welcome
Congratulations on your new hearing aid.
Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it.
Infrequent users don’t usually get the full benefit of a hearing aid.
NOTE
Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this
booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes we consider necessary.
Your hearing aid at a glance
The illustration shows your hearing aid without the ear-set. For further
information on the ear-set see the ear-set manual. The ear-set consists of a
tube and an ear-tip or earmould, and it is the part of your hearing aid that
you wear inside your ear.
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1. Microphone openings
2. Volume control (optional)
3. Program button
4. On/off switch
5. Battery drawer with nail grip
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Important safety information
Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid.
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used
improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or
even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact your local emergency
number or hospital immediately.
Take your hearing aids out when you are not using them. This will help to
ventilate the ear canal and prevent ear infections.
Contact your doctor or hearing care professional immediately if you
suspect you may have an ear infection or an allergic reaction.
Contact your hearing care professional if the hearing aid doesn't feel
comfortable, or if it doesn't fit properly, causing irritation, redness or the
like.
Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or using a hair
dryer.
Do not wear your hearing aids when applying perfume, spray, gels, lotion
or cream.
Do not dry your hearing aid in a microwave oven - this will ruin it.
Never use other people’s hearing aids and never allow others to use
yours, as this could damage your hearing.
Never use your hearing aids in environments where there may be
explosive gases, such as in mines, etc.
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Keep hearing aids, their parts, accessories and batteries away from
children and mentally disabled people.
Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself. Contact your hearing
care professional if you need to have your hearing aid repaired.
Your hearing aid is very powerful and it can play sounds that exceed a
level of 132 dB. There may therefore be a risk of damaging your
remaining hearing.
Do not expose your hearing aids to extreme temperatures or high
humidity, and dry them quickly if they get wet, or if you perspire heavily.
Your hearing aids should be stored and transported within the temperature
and humidity ranges of -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F) and 10%-95% rH.
Your hearing aids are designed to operate within the temperature, humidity
and atmospheric pressure ranges of 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F), 10%-95% rH
and 750 to 1060 mBar.
You can find technical data sheets and additional information on your
hearing aids on https://global.widex.com.
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THEHEARINGAID
Indications for use
The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss
severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe (90 dB HL) and all hearing loss
configurations.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals
(audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in
hearing (re)habilitation.
Intended use
The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be
used in everyday listening environments. The hearing aids may be equipped
with the Zen program, intended to provide a relaxing sound background
(i.e. music/noise source) for adults who desire to listen to such a
background in the quiet.
The battery
Use a type 13 zinc-air battery for your hearing aid.
Always use a fresh, new battery that is precisely the kind recommended by
your hearing care professional.
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NOTE
Check that the battery is completely clean and free of any residue before
inserting it in the hearing aid. Otherwise your hearing aid may not function as
expected.
Never attempt to recharge your hearing aid batteries, as they could
explode.
Never leave a dead battery in the hearing aids while storing them. It could
leak and ruin your hearing aid.
Dispose of used batteries as indicated on the packaging and take note of
the expiry date.
Low battery indication
When the battery is flat, a sound signal will play. If the battery drains
suddenly there may however be no warning. We recommend carrying a
spare battery with you wherever you go.
Changing the battery
To change the battery, do as follows:
Take the adhesive tab off the new battery and make
sure there is no sticky substance left on it. Let it
"breathe" for 60 seconds.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery door
open and remove the old battery.
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Now place the new battery in the drawer as shown.
Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the
battery is not placed correctly.
If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days,
remove the battery.
NOTE
Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface
while changing the battery.
WARNING - KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
●For some types of button batteries, swallowing may lead to serious
injury in as little as two hours or death, due to chemical burns and the
potential perforation of the oesophagus.
●If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, call
the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 for fast,
expert advice.
●Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly
secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened.
Do not use if compartment is not secure.
●Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. Used/
discharged batteries can still be dangerous.
●Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to
keep their children safe.
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Tamper-resistant battery drawer
If the hearing aid is going to be used by a child or a mentally disabled
person, you can ask your hearing care professional to provide it with a
tamper-resistant battery drawer.
To open battery drawer, use the special tool you've
received, and do as illustrated.
Sound signals
Your hearing aid plays sounds to inform you that certain features have been
activated or that you have changed programs. These sounds may be spoken
messages or tones, depending on your needs and preferences.
Program 1 Message/one short beep
Program 2 Message/two short beeps
Program 3 Message/three short beeps
Program 4 Message/one short and one long beep
Program 5 Message/one long beep and two short beeps
Zen+ Message/tone
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Ask your hearing care professional to turn these sounds signals off if you
don't need them.
How to tell right from left
The hearing aid for your right ear has a red mark. The hearing aid for your
left ear has a blue mark.
Turning the hearing aid on and off
To turn the hearing aid on, close the battery door. The
hearing aid will play a sound signal to indicate that it is
on, unless your hearing care professional has
deactivated this function.
To turn off the hearing aid, pull the battery door
downwards.
NOTE
Don't forget to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.
Putting on and removing your hearing aid
Putting on the hearing aid
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1. Insert the ear-set in the ear while holding the lower
part of the tube/earwire. Pulling the outer ear upwards
and backwards at the same time can be helpful.
2. Then place the hearing aid behind the ear. The hearing
aid should rest comfortably on the ear, close to your
head.
Your hearing aid can be fitted using different types of ear-sets. See the
separate ear-set manual for more information about your ear-set.
Removing the hearing aid
Start by removing the hearing aid from behind the
ear.
Then take the ear-set carefully out of the ear canal
while you hold the lower part of the tube/earwire.
Sound adjustment
Your hearing aid adjusts the volume automatically according to your sound
environment.
You can also adjust the sound manually, depending on your needs and
preferences. To do so, press the lever upwards or downwards depending on
whether you'd like to increase or reduce the volume.
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Each time you operate the volume control, you will hear a beep-tone unless
your hearing care professional has deactivated this function. When you
reach the maximum or minimum setting, you will hear a steady tone.
You can also mute your hearing aid if you need to. Do as follows:
●Keep pressing the lever downwards until you can hear the steady sound
To turn the sound on again:
●Press the lever upwards or
●Change program
Any adjustment of the volume will be cancelled when you turn off your
hearing aid or if you change program.
Programs
PROGRAMS USE
Master For everyday use
Music For listening to music
TV For listening to the TV
TWith this program you listen through the hearing
aid's telecoil, which allows you to listen directly to
the sound without background noise (requires a
teleloop system)
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PROGRAMS USE
M+T This program is a combination of the hearing aid's
microphone and the telecoil. You listen to the
sound source, but can also hear other sounds
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* Plays tones or noise for a relaxing sound
background
*Available separately
The Zen program
Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique optional listening program
called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the
background.
If you perceive a decrease in loudness or tolerance of sounds, speech not
to be as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care
professional.
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Use of the Zen program may interfere with hearing everyday sounds,
including speech. It should not be used when it is important to be able to
hear such sounds. Switch the hearing aid to a non-Zen program in these
situations.
Changing programs
To change programs, simply push the program button.
Using a telephone with hearing aids
When you use a phone, hold it against your head at an
angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear.
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CLEANING
Tools
You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1. Cloth
2. Brush
3. Long wax-removing tool
4. Short wax-removing tool
5. Battery magnet
Cleaning the hearing aid
Cleaning your hearing aid every day will make it more efficient and more
comfortable to wear. Wipe the hearing aid with a soft cloth (for example
the cloth you received from your hearing care
professional).
If the microphone openings are blocked, contact your
hearing care professional.
Dry your hearing aid quickly if it gets wet, or if you perspire heavily. Some
people use a special dehumidifier like Widex PerfectDry Lux to help keep
their hearing aids dry and clean. Ask your hearing care professional if this is
right for you.
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When not in use leave the battery compartment open to ventilate the
hearing aid. For information on how to clean your ear-set, see the ear-set
manual.
Do not use any kind of liquid or disinfectant to clean your hearing aid.
Clean and inspect your hearing aid every day after use to check that it is
not broken. If the hearing aid breaks while you are wearing it, leaving
small fragments in your ear canal, contact your doctor. Never try to take
out the fragments yourself.
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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.
Audio input
The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe. This allows direct
connection to different kinds of accessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS
systems) as well as external audio equipment.
For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care
professional.
To see whether you could benefit from using these accessories, ask your
hearing care professional.
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If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the
electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, 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:
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