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Widex MENU3 User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE MENU™ SERIES
ME-m model
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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 Programs: 6 Master … Music … TV … Standard … Acclimatisation … Audibility Extender … Zen...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Right/left identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Acoustic indicators .

  • Page 4: 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 .
  • Page 5 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”...
  • Page 6 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 .

  • Page 7: 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 identification mark . Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to in- dicate the use of certain functions .

  • Page 8: 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 bat- tery pack regarding disposal of used batteries .
  • Page 9 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 .

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Low Battery Indication

    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 .

  • Page 13: 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 indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled .

  • Page 14: 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 hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head .

  • Page 15: 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 extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal .

  • Page 16: Volume Adjustment

    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 .

  • Page 17: 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 supple- mentary programs can also be made available . If this solution is chosen, you can have up to five programs .
  • Page 18 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 .
  • Page 19 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 .

  • Page 20: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    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...

  • Page 21: Using A Telephone

    Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rath- er than directly against the ear . If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position .

  • Page 22: 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 ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories .

  • Page 23: 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 professional . WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction . The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Remote control Some hearing aids of the model you have may be provided with a remote control . These hearing aids have no program button . If your hearing aid has a remote control, please also re- fer to the user instructions for this .

  • Page 25: In Case Of Malfunction

    Note: This information covers only the hearing aid . 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 pro- fessional for assistance .

  • Page 26: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treat- ed with care . Here are some things you can do to pro- long the life of your hearing aid: 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 .

  • Page 27: 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 batter- ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swal- low such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves .
  • Page 28 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the in- structions . • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing . •...
  • Page 29 • Regular use of a de-humidifier is recommended to help avoid malfunction of the hearing aid . • Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases . • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans .
  • Page 30 CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards . Nevertheless, it is possible that unfore- seen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to electro- magnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones .

  • Page 31: Advice

    ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability . You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds .
  • Page 32 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub- stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equip- ment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste .

  • Page 33: Symbols

    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 ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
  • Page 34 Symbol Title/Description Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed .
  • Page 35 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives . Alert The product is identified by R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states . C-Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the...
  • Page 36 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0w1|a;;a;s] 9 514 0211 001 #04 WIDEX and MENU are trademarks of Widex A/S...

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