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  • Page 1 User instrUctions The MeNU™ SerieS Me-m model Behind-the-ear...
  • Page 2 Your widex hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) … Menu3 … … Menu5 … … Menu10 … date: __________________________________________ Battery size: 10...
  • Page 3 Programs: 6 Master … Music … … TV … … Standard … … acclimatisation … … audibility…extender … … Zen …...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ConTenTS deSCriPTion…of…The…hearing…aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 right/left identification .
  • Page 5 aCCeSSorieS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 in…CaSe…of…MalfunCTion .

  • Page 6: Description…Of…The…Hearing…Aid

    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 .
  • Page 7 Your hearing aid may be provided with an optional listening pro- gram called Zen . it makes musical tones (and sometimes a rush- ing 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 professional .
  • Page 8 “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 .
  • Page 9 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 .

  • Page 10: Right/Left Identification

    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 identi- fication mark . acoustic indicators the hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions .
  • Page 11 default other functions settings settings Adjusting volume via remote control Tone Clicking confirming program button use sound Tones changing program Message/off starting up the hearing aid Tone Message/off Warning about low battery 4 tones Message/off service reminder Message * SmartSpeak not available as a standard feature...

  • Page 12: The Battery

    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 battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries .
  • Page 13 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 .
  • Page 14 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open . Do not press the drawer beyond the open position . Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hear- ing aid as shown .
  • Page 15 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 .

  • Page 16: Removing The Battery

    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 .

  • Page 17: Battery Drawer Without A Nail Grip

    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 .

  • Page 18: Low Battery Indication

    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 .

  • Page 19: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    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 indi- cate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled .
  • Page 20 open the battery drawer completely 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 sev- eral days .

  • Page 21: Positioning The Hearing Aid

    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 .
  • Page 22 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 .

  • Page 23: Removing The Hearing Aid

    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 .

  • Page 24: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment the hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment . if you have a remote control, you can also adjust the volume man- ually or mute your hearing aid . Any adjustment of the volume set- ting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program .
  • Page 25 To mute the hearing aid with a remote control: Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote control after the long beep-tone has sounded and until it stops . Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring back the sound .

  • Page 26: Listening Programs

    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 supplementary programs can also be made available . if this solution is chosen, you can have up to five programs .
  • Page 27 audibility Makes high-frequency sounds audible extender* Zen* Generates different kinds of tones . * Available separately if your needs change over time, the combination of listening pro- grams can be altered .
  • Page 28 Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique optional listen- ing 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 amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds .
  • Page 29 CauTion if you perceive a decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds, speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care professional .
  • Page 30 Benefits the Zen program may provide a relaxing listening background for some people . When the Zen program is used in a tinnitus man- agement program, its wearer may experience some relief from tinnitus . indications for use the Zen program is 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 .

  • Page 31: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    Switching between the listening programs to change programs, press the program but- ton (if available) on the hearing aid or the remote control program key briefly . each time you change program an acoustic indi- cator will sound unless this function has been disabled .

  • Page 32: Using A Telephone

    using a telephone When using a telephone, we rec- ommend that you hold the tel- ephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear . if the sound is not optimal, try moving the tele- phone earpiece to a slightly differ- ent position .

  • Page 33: Cleaning

    Cleaning the following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing 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 .

  • Page 34: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . if the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hearing care pro- fessional . warning never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction .

  • Page 35: The Microphone Openings

    The microphone openings clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings . if you feel resistance, withdraw the tool and try again . Use only the wax remov- ing tool provided . 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 36: Accessories

    aCCeSSorieS remote control some hearing aids of the model you have may be provided with a remote control . these hearing aids have no pro- gram button . if your hearing aid has a remote control, please also refer to the user instructions for this .

  • Page 37: In…Case…Of…Malfunction

    in CaSe of MalfunCTion Problem Possible cause Solution the hearing aid the hearing aid is Make sure the battery drawer is completely not turned on is closed silent the battery does not insert a new battery in the work battery drawer the hearing aid the battery is nearly insert a new battery in the...
  • Page 38 . 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: Caring…For…Your…Hearing…Aid

    Caring for Your hearing aid 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 CauTion • turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a dry location out of reach of children and pets .

  • Page 41: Warnings…

    warningS warning hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . in case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately . • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves .
  • Page 42 warning • risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions . • never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause per- manent damage to their hear ing . •...
  • Page 43 warning • Please note that when using any type of hearing aid, you must allow regular ventilation of the ear . if the ear is not adequately ventilated, there may be a slightly increased risk of infection or disease in the ear canal .
  • Page 44 warning • do not wear your hearing aid during 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 .
  • Page 45 CauTion • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to inter- national standards . nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen inter- ference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equip- ment and mobile phones .

  • Page 46: Advice

    adViCe noTe • the hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . How- ever, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability .
  • Page 47 electrical and electronic equipment (eee) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and elec- tronic equipment (Weee) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and bat- teries with ordinary household waste .

  • Page 48: Symbols

    SYMBolS Symbols commonly used by widex a/S in medical device labelling (labels/ifu/etc .) Symbol Title/description Manufacturer the product 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 .
  • Page 49 Symbol Title/description 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 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...
  • Page 50 Symbol Title/description upper limit of temperature the highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . Temperature limits 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 .
  • Page 51 Symbol Title/description weee mark “not for general waste” When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovery . Ce mark the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in european ce marking directives .
  • Page 52 Symbol 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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