Nitro BTE User Guide
Introduction 1 Dear customer, Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. This hearing instrument was individually designed for your hearing impairment and is fitted specially to your personal hearing profile. These instructions, together with guidance from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand how your new hearing instrument works. If you have any further questions, please contact your Hearing Care Professional.
2 Contents 3 Your Nitro hearing instrument 6 4 Intended use 7 5 General notes on safety 8 6 Handling batteries - Low battery indicator - Inserting the battery - Removing the battery 10 7 Inserting and removing your hearing instrument 13 - Inserting your hearing instrument - Removing your hearing instrument 14 8 Turning your hearing instrument on and off - Via push button - Via volume control - Via remote control - Power-on delay - Checking the hearing instrument's performance 9 Changing the heari
2 11 Audio input - Attaching the audio shoe - Removing the audio shoe 18 12 Telephoning - AutoPhoneTM function - Manual telephone program 20 13 e2e wireless 2.
3 Your Nitro hearing instrument Nitro SP (battery type: 675) ③ ① ⑤ ⑨ ⑦ ⑧ ⑥ ④ ② ① Earhook ② Battery compartment ③ Microphone openings ④ Audio input ⑤ Volume control with on/off function ⑥ Program button with on/off function 6 ⑦ LED ⑧ Cover for programming socket ⑨ Typeplates red = right hearing instrument blue = left hearing instrument
4 Intended use Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists, e.g. ENT doctors, audiologists or acousticians. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instruments.
5 General notes on safety NOTICE Your hearing instruments are sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. X Do not expose your hearing instruments to extreme temperature or high humidity. X Do not leave them in direct sunlight. X Do not wear your hearing instruments in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
General notes on safety 5 In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. X Refer to local authorities for further information. NOTICE for batteries Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments. X Remove batteries when the hearing instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. X Turn your hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery. WARNING Risk in explosive environments, e.g.
6 Handling batteries X Use standard batteries in your hearing instruments. X Always use the right size batteries. original size Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. X The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. X Always keep spare batteries with you. X Low battery indicator Your Hearing Care Professional can activate an acoustic signal to inform you when the battery is nearly empty.
Handling batteries 6 Inserting the battery the battery compartment completely using your fingernail as shown in the illustration. X Open X Insert the proper size battery so that the "+" symbol on the battery aligns with the "+" marked on the battery compartment. X Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery was inserted properly.
6 Handling batteries Removing the battery X Open the battery compartment completely. X Normally the battery drops out when the compartment is completely open. If the battery does not come out, lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown. Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment. X Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.
Inserting and removing your hearing instrument 7 Inserting your hearing instrument your hearing instrument off. X Turn X Hold the earmold between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into the ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. X Place X Turn your hearing instrument behind your ear. your hearing instrument on. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to apply colored typeplates for side recognition.
8 Turning your hearing instrument on and off Via battery compartment: close the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument on. X Press the battery compartment downward to the first stop to turn the hearing instrument off. X Fully Via push button the push button for about 2 seconds to turn the hearing instrument to stand-by. X Press the push button for about 2 seconds to turn the hearing instrument back on. X Press Via volume control the volume control upwards to turn the hearing instrument on.
Turning your hearing instrument on and off 8 Checking the hearing instrument's performance The LED shows whether the hearing instruments work properly. The LED shines continuously. The hearing instruments are switched on and sufficient battery power is available. The LED is off. The hearing instruments are switched off or the battery must be replaced.
9 Changing the hearing program Via push button Your hearing instruments offer up to 5 hearing programs for specific listening environments. Each time you press the program button, your hearing instruments switch to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal. Example X Turn your hearing instruments on. It is automatically in program 1. You want to change to program 2. X Press the program button once. You hear the acoustic signal for program 2. You are now in program 2.
Changing the volume 10 The volume of your hearing instruments is controlled automatically and there is no need to manually adjust it. Via volume control Should you prefer manual volume control, your Hearing Care louder Professional can program the hearing instrument for manual adjustment. X Rotate the volume control with softer your index finger to select the desired listening volume. For easier handling your Hearing Care Professional may have activated the volume control only on one side.
11 Audio input Your hearing instrument is equipped with an audio input. Together with an audio shoe it enables the connection between the hearing instrument and e.g. an FM system, tape recorder, television or an infrared device. This way the sound is coming directly from the sound source. That can be useful for adults in difficult listening situations and for children in classrooms. NOTICE X Use only the M5 audio shoe (labelled inside the audio shoe).
11 Audio input Attaching the audio shoe the battery compartment 1 . X Open the audio shoe cover 2 . X Close the battery compartment. X Open 2 1 X Align the contacts of the audio shoe with the contacts of the hearing instrument. X Slide the audio shoe over the hearing instrument until it snaps into the end position. Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing systems so that they switch automatically to the audio shoe program if an audio shoe has been attached.
12 Telephoning AutoPhoneTM function With the AutoPhone function, your hearing instrument will automatically switch to the telephone program when you hold a telephone handset near your hearing instrument (*). It will return to the previously used hearing program after you have finished speaking and have moved the handset away from the hearing instrument. (*) AutoPhone magnet accessory Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function.
Telephoning 12 CAUTION Magnets may interfere with the operation of life supporting systems (e.g. pacemakers, magnetic valves). X Use a magnet only if not in doubt about the safe distance. X The safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm (4 inches). CAUTION Choking hazard posed by magnets. X Keep magnets out of the reach of children. If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital. NOTICE Magnets pose risks to electronics and magnetic storage mediums when placed in close proximity.
13 e2e wireless 2.0 Your hearing instruments are equipped with e2e (ear-toear) wireless 2.0 technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality: Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to different listening situations. Allows use of accessories, e.g. a remote control. Provides synchronization of the settings in the system. If you change the volume or program on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted.
Maintenance and care 14 Your hearing instruments are highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean instruments regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instruments and to avoid health problems. NOTICE not put the hearing instruments in water. X Do X Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue, as necessary. X Place your hearing instruments in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight.
15 Accessories SafeFit Kit Your Hearing Care Professional can convert this hearing instrument to be child-proof. The child-proof version of the hearing instrument: does not have a push botton. has a typeplate that can not be detached by a child. has a battery compartment lock that can only be opened with a special tool. All these precautions help to prevent the child from detaching and swallowing small parts.
Accessories 15 Remote control The wireless function of your hearing instruments allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hearing instruments. For further information about the remote control, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote control user guide. X In the event your hearing instruments can be controlled by another person's remote control, return hearing instruments and remote control to your Hearing Care Professional.
15 Accessories Tek wireless enhancement Your hearing instruments together with the Tek Connect remote control will allow you to connect your hearing instruments to the growing world of technology. Via a special Bluetooth connection it is possible to receive audio signals from your mobile, your television or your mp3-player. For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek user guide or ask your Hearing Care Professional.
Troubleshooting tips 16 Your hearing instruments are extremely reliable devices. Should a problem occur, it can usually be corrected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. Problem Possible solution Sound is weak Replace / recharge empty battery. Clean earmold. Increase volume. Instrument emits whistling sound Try reinserting the earmold until it fits securely. Lower volume. Sound is distorted Lower volume. Replace / recharge empty battery. Clean earmold.
16 Troubleshooting tips Problem Possible solution Instrument does not work Check if the hearing instrument is turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace / recharge empty battery. Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Wait 18 seconds and check again. If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, consult your Hearing Care Professional.
Technical information 17 Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Siemens Nitro 700 SP, Nitro 300 SP FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE IC: 267AB-WL002 N14203 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
17 Technical information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Disposal information 18 Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment". Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). X Recycle your hearing instrument according to national regulations. www.siemens.com/hearing With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning 0123 medical devices.
19 Your hearing instrument configuration Hearing instrument LEFT RIGHT Model Serial number Battery yes no Power on delay yes no yes no Volume control yes no yes no Push button yes no Signal tones on off Low battery warning on off on off Volume control limit on off on off Volume control change on off Hearing program Description of the hearing program 1 2 3 4 5 Remote control Model Serial number 32
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