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THE WIDEX MENU™FAMILY
ME-9 model
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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE WIDEX MENU™FAMILY ME-9 model Behind-the-ear...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 CLEANING....................17 Tools......................... 17 Cleaning the hearing aid................17 ACCESSORIES................... 19 TROUBLESHOOTING................. 21 REGULATORY INFORMATION..............23 Information regarding disposal..............23 SYMBOLS....................24...

  • Page 5: Your Hearing Aid

    YOUR HEARING AID 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.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: The Hearing Aid

    THE HEARING AID 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.

  • Page 9: Low Battery Indication

    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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer

    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.

  • Page 12: How To Tell Right From Left

    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.

  • Page 13: Sound Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 14: Programs

    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: ●...

  • Page 15: The Zen Program

    PROGRAMS 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...

  • Page 16: Changing Programs

    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.

  • Page 17: Cleaning

    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...
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    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.
  • Page 20 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:...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING These pages contain advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or if it doesn't work as expected. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional. Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is It is not turned on Make sure the battery completely silent drawer is completely...
  • Page 22 NOTE This information covers only the hearing aid. See the "Ear-sets for Widex hearing aids" user manual for information specific to your ear-set. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.

  • Page 23: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION Information regarding disposal Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries along with ordinary household waste. Hearing aids, batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for electrical waste and electronic equipment, or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal.

  • Page 24: 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 25 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives. RCM mark The product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand markets.
  • Page 28 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark https://www.global.widex.com 9 514 0210 071 01 Manual no.: 9 514 0210 071 #01 Issue: 2019-03...

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