Widex SCOLA FM system User Manual Page 1

USER INSTRUCTIONSTHE MENU™ SERIESME-9 model Behind-the-ear

10Low battery indicationAn acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been dis-abled (see page 7). W

11Turning the hearing aid on and offThe battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Push the switch upwards to turn on the

12Positioning the hearing aidInsert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube. It may help to pull the outer ear backward

13Removing 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

14Volume adjustmentThe hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac-cordance with your sound environment. Your hearing aid may furthermore be pr

15To turn off the sound completely• Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has soundedTo turn the sound on again• Pr

16Listening programsBy default, your hearing aid contains a Master program, with the option of an extra program. A number of sup-plementary programs c

17If your needs change over time, the combination of lis-tening programs can be altered.Zen programYour hearing aid may be provided with a unique opti

18BenefitsThe Zen program may provide a relaxing listening background for some people. When the Zen program is used in a tinnitus management program,

19PrecautionsTo ensure the safety and effectiveness of the Zen pro-gram when used as a sound therapy tool for tinnitus, the tinnitus management progra

2YOUR WIDEX HEARING AID(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)  MENU3  MENU5  MENU10 Date: ______________________________________Batter

20RisksThere are no known risks or side effects associated with the use of the Zen program. However, consistent with our recommendations on the use of

21Switching between the listening programsTo change programs, press the pro-gram button briefly. Each time you switch to another program, an acous-tic

22Using a telephoneWhen using a telephone, we rec-ommend that you hold the tele-phone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than direct

23CLEANINGThe following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set*. For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets f

24The hearing aidClean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. If the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hearing care professi

25ACCESSORIESRemote controlA remote control gives you a num-ber of additional options.T-DEXA device for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using

26Program Program order with audio shoe12345 WARNING If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equ

27FM systems The Widex FM system, SCOLA, consists of a wireless microphone and a receiver clicked onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe.The system can b

28IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONProblem Possible cause SolutionThe hearing aid is com-pletely silentThe hearing aid is not turned onMake sure the battery draw

29CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AIDThe hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treat-ed with care. Here are some things you can do to pro-long the li

CONTENTSDESCRIPTIONOFTHEHEARINGAID ...Rightleftidentification ...Acousticindicators ...

30WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe in

31 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the in-structions.• Ne

32 WARNING • Please note that when using any type of hearing aid, you must allow regular ventilation of the ear. If the ear is not adequate-ly ventila

33 CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen inte

34ADVICENOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions. Howev

35REGULATORY INFORMATIONContraindications:• Congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear• Active drainage from the ear within 90 days• History of rapi

36Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law pe

37 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub-stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health a

38SYMBOLS2SYMBOLSSymbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical devicelabelling (labels/IFU/etc.)Symbol Title/DescriptionManufacturerThe product is pro

393Symbol Title/DescriptionKeep dryThe product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rainLower limit of temperatu

4DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AIDYour hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an ear-tip or earmold. The illustration below sho

404Symbol Title/DescriptionCE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives.AlertThe product is id

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5times a rushing noise) in the background. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss.If you need help to identify the serial number (usua

6Intended useThe hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplifi-cation devices to be used in everyday listening environ-ments. The hearing aids m

7Right/left identificationIf you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with colored marks (red mark = right and blue mark

8The batteryWe recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 13 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing c

9Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open. Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward. Yo