Widex The MENU ME-9 User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
The MeNU™ SerieS
ME-9 model
Behind-the-ear

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YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
MENU
MENU
MENU
Date:______________________________________
Battery size: 13

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Programs:
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Music
TV
T
MT
Standard
Acclimatisation
AudibilityExtender
Zen

CONTENTS
DESCRIPTIONOFTHEHEARINGAID................................
Rightleftidentification............................................
Acousticindicators ...............................................
Thebattery ......................................................
Insertingthebattery ...........................................
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 ..................................................
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION...................................... 
CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID ................................ 
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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 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
If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the
product, please contact your hearing care professional.
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Your hearing aid may be provided with a 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.
NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provid-
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 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 amplification
devices to be used in everyday listening environments. The hear-
ing aids may be provided with the Zen program intended to pro-
vide a relaxing sound background (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 trained in hearing (re)habilitation.

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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 identifi-
cation mark.

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Acoustic indicators
The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the
use of certain functions. The signal may be tones (SmartTone) or
a spoken message (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

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The battery
We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 13 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 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.

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CAUTION
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.

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Place the battery in the 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 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.

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

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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.
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.

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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 sev-
eral days.
OFF

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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 hearing aid and
tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head.

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The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further 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.

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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 extrac-
tion 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 accordance
with your sound environment.
Your hearing aid may furthermore be pro-
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.