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Content Welcome 4 Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments Components and names Controls Settings Battery size and ear pieces Service information 5 5 6 7 10 11 12 Batteries Replacing non-rechargeable batteries 13 13 Daily use Turning on and off Inserting Removing Adjusting the volume Changing the hearing program Further adjustments (optional) Using two hearing instruments (optional) 15 15 17 19 20 20 21 21 On the phone Telephone program
Maintenance and care Cleaning Drying Storage Exchanging ear pieces 24 24 25 25 25 Troubleshooting 27 Important information Intended use Explanation of symbols Transport and storage conditions Disposal information Technical information Conformance information 28 28 28 28 29 29 31 Important safety information Personal safety Product safety Tinnitus noiser 32 32 34 35 Country-specific information 39 Content 3
Welcome You have chosen a Siemens hearing instrument, a reliable partner to accompany you through everyday life. Like everything new, it will take you a little while to become familiar with it. This document, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you. You will quickly come to appreciate the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instrument offers.
Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments. With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument. This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments. NOTICE u Do not pull the receiver connection as this could damage your hearing instruments.
Components and names ૠ ૡ ➊ Ear piece ➎ Rocker switch ➋ Receiver ➏ Battery compartment ➌ Receiver cable ➐ Side indicator ➍ Microphone openings (red = right ear, blue = left ear) ➑ Receiver connection 6 Your hearing instruments
Controls With the controls you can, for example, adjust the volume or switch hearing programs. Your hearing instruments either have a push button or a rocker switch – or no control at all. The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the controls. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your controls and their functions on the following pages. Control Left Right Push button Rocker switch No control You can also use a remote control.
Push button Function Left Right Program change Volume up Volume down Standby/turn on press briefly, 8 press 2 seconds Your hearing instruments
Rocker switch Function Left Right Program up/down Volume up/down Tinnitus noiser level up/down Sound balance Standby/turn on press briefly, press 2 seconds, press 5 seconds Your hearing instruments 9
Settings Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your individual settings on the following pages. Hearing programs 1 2 3 4 Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Read more in section "Turning on and off". e2e wireless enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments. Read more in section "Using two hearing instruments".
Battery size and ear pieces Batteries Non-rechargeable (size 312) Exchangeable ear pieces Size Click Dome single (open or closed) Click Dome semi-open Click Dome double Custom shell Click Mold Your hearing instruments 11
Service information Serial numbers Left: Right: Service dates 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase: 12 Your hearing instruments
Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. It depends on the battery type how long you have until you have to replace the battery. Replacing non-rechargeable batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to local regulations. Remember to have your replacement batteries with you at all times. Removing: u Open the battery compartment. The battery falls out when the compartment is completely open.
Inserting: u Remove the protective film from the new battery. u Insert the battery with the "+" symbol facing up (refer to the picture). u Carefully close the battery compartment. If you feel resistance, the battery is not inserted correctly. Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force. It can be damaged.
Daily use Turning on and off You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: u Turning on: Close the battery compartment. The default volume and hearing program are set. u Turning off: Open the battery compartment. Via push button or rocker switch: u Turning on or off: Press the push button or the rocker switch. Refer to section "Controls" for your personal settings. After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing program are set.
■ When wearing the hearing instruments, an optional signal can indicate when an instrument is turned on or off. ■ Remove the batteries if the hearing instruments are not used for several days. When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds. During this time you can insert the hearing instruments without experiencing unpleasant whistling. The "power-on delay" can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional.
Inserting Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. Colored markers indicate the side: ■ red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear To insert the hearing instrument: u Hold the receiver cable at the bend. u Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal. u Twist it slightly until it sits well. Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal. u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear.
■ Insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. ■ If you have problems inserting the ear piece, use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece. The optional concha lock helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear. To position the concha lock: u Bend the concha lock and position it carefully into the bowl of your ear (refer to the picture).
Removing u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear. u If your hearing instrument is equipped with a custom shell or a Click Mold, remove it by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head. u For all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out. CAUTION Risk of injury! u In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument.
Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. u If you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the push button or the rocker switch, or use a remote control. Refer to section "Controls" for your personal settings. An optional signal can indicate the volume change. Changing the hearing program Hearing programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument.
Further adjustments (optional) The controls of your hearing instruments can also be used to change, for example, the sound balance or the tinnitus noiser level. Sound balance allows you to adjust the bass and treble to your preferences. Refer to section "Controls" for your personal settings.
On the phone When you are on the phone, hold the telephone receiver slightly above your ear. The hearing instrument and telephone receiver have to be aligned. Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered. Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program. u Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone.
Audio induction loops Many telephones as well as public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can directly receive the desired signal – without distracting noise in the environment. You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program. u Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop.
Maintenance and care Siemens hearing instruments are so robust that they will function reliably for years. It is, however, important that you take care of your instruments and observe a few basic rules, which will soon become habit. Cleaning For hygiene reasons and to maintain functionality, clean your hearing instruments daily. NOTICE u Do not put your hearing instruments in water. u Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue.
Drying u Dry your hearing instruments overnight. u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. Storage u During longer periods of non-use, store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment (and batteries removed) in a drying system in order to prevent the penetration of moisture. Exchanging ear pieces You may want to exchange the ear pieces from time to time. The procedure for exchanging ear pieces depends on the type of ear piece.
Exchanging Click Domes If you have problems removing the old Click Dome, use the packaging of the Click Domes or the removal tool: The removal tool is available as an accessory. To exchange Click Domes: u Follow the instructions on the packing of the Click Domes or the instructions delivered with the removal tool. u Take particular care that the new Click Dome clicks noticeably in place. Exchanging Click Molds or custom shells u Ask your Hearing Care Professional.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution Sound is weak. Increase the volume. Replace the empty battery. Clean or exchange the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. Decrease the volume. Clean or exchange the ear piece. Sound is distorted. Decrease the volume. Replace the empty battery. Clean or exchange the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits signal tones. Replace the empty battery. Hearing instrument does not work.
Important information 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. acousticians, audiologists or ENT doctors. Use the hearing instruments and accessories only as described in this user guide. Explanation of symbols Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage.
Disposal information 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 electronic equipment." Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). NOTICE u Recycle hearing instruments, accessories and packaging according to national regulations. NOTICE u To avoid environmental pollution, do not throw batteries into household trash.
N14203 (EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‑003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH for compliance may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS‑210 of Industry Canada.
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Important safety information Personal safety CAUTION Risk of injury! u Always wear the receiver cable with an ear piece. u Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached. WARNING Risk of affecting electronic equipment! u In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restricted, verify if your device has to be turned off. WARNING Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user. u Use only hearing instruments that have been fitted especially for your needs.
WARNING Risk of explosion! u Do not use your hearing instruments in explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas). WARNING Choking hazard! Your hearing instruments contain small parts which can be swallowed. u Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons. u If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. Siemens offers special hearing instruments for the fitting of infants and small children.
Product safety NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments. u Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery. u Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. NOTICE u Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight. NOTICE u Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven. NOTICE Different types of strong radiation, e. g.
NOTICE u Protect your hearing instruments from high humidity. Do not wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. Only for two instruments or the use of a remote control: In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. u Refer to local authorities for further information.
WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health. There are some potential concerns associated with the use of any sound generating tinnitus therapy device. Discontinue use and seek medical evaluation if any of the following conditions occur: u chronic skin irritation on, near, or around the site of device placement. u unusual side effects (e.g. dizziness, nausea, headaches, heart palpitations). u perceived decrease in auditory function (e.g. decreased loudness, speech not as clear).
For Hearing Care Professionals: The target population is primarily the adult population over 21 years of age. The patient may have some control of the level or volume of the signal and the patient should discuss this adjustment as well as his or her comfort level and sound of the signal with their Hearing Care Professional. WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health.
WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health.
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