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Introduction Dear customer, Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. This hearing instrument was individually manufactures according to the shape of your ears 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.
Contents Your Pure CIC hearing instrument Intended use General notes on safety Handling batteries Low battery indicator Inserting the battery Removing the battery Inserting hearing instruments Removing hearing instruments Turning your hearing instrument on and off Using the battery compartment Using the program button (optional) Power-on delay Changing the hearing program...
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Contents Accessories Remote control Tek wireless enhancement Troubleshooting tips Technical information Your hearing instrument configuration Disposal information...
Your Pure CIC hearing instrument Pure 700 CIC / Pure 500 CIC (battery type: 10) Feature 1 Vent 2 Battery compartment 3 Program button (optional) 4 Microphone 5 Removal cord (optional) Your hearing Instrument is individually manufactured according to the shape of your ear canals.
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 instrument.
General notes on safety NOTICE Your hearing instrument is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
Handling batteries Remove the tab on your battery only when you are ready to use it. The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you. original size Low battery indicator Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to inform you when the battery is nearly empty.
Handling of batteries Inserting the battery Open the battery compart- ment completely using your fingernail as shown in the illustration. Insert the proper size battery so that the "+" symbol on the battery aligns with the "+" marked on the battery compartment.
Handling of batteries Removing the battery Open the battery compartment completely. Lightly push the battery out with your finger or a pencil. WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and acces - sories out of children's reach. If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately.
Inserting hearing instruments Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger and in- sert it into the ear canal. Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated. Lightly press inward for a secure and comfortable fit.
Removing hearing instruments Push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen the hearing instrument or pull gently on your ear. Then your hearing instrument can be removed by using the small removal cord. NOTICE Never pull on the battery compartment door to remo- ve the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument.
Turning your hearing instrument on and off Using the battery compartment Turn on: Insert the battery and close the compartment door completely. Your Pure CIC hearing instrument turns on automatically. Turn off: Open the compartment completely. Using the program button (optional) Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to be turned on and off using the program button.
Turning your hearing instrument on and off Power-on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a "power-on de- lay" feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional. This allows you to turn the hearing instru- ment on with an automatic delay of 6, 12 or 18 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).
Changing the hearing program How to select programs Your Pure CIC hearing instrument offers up to 5 hearing programs for specific listening environments. Using the program button (optional) Select a program using the program button. Each time you press the program button, your hearing instrument switches to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal.
Changing the hearing program Using the remote control (optional) You can also use the remote control to change the hearing program if your Pure CIC hearing instruments are equipped with e2e wireless 2.0. If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the hearing program will be changed on both instruments simultane- ously if your Pure CIC hearing instruments are equipped with e2e wireless 2.0.
e2e wireless 2.0 (optional) Your Pure CIC hearing instrument is equipped with wire- less technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simul- taneously to different listening situations. Allows use of accessories, e.g. Tek. Provides synchronization of the settings in the system. If you change the program on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted.
Maintenance and care Your hearing instrument is a highly sensitive system. Pro- per care and handling will ensure the best possible perfor- mance. If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, disconti- nue wearing your hearing instrument, and bring it to your Hearing Care Professional.
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Maintenance and care Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a sieve, re- cess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the hearing instrument. Clean your hearing instrument daily with a soft and dry tissue to prevent damage to the hearing instrument and to avoid health problems.
Accessories (optional) Remote control The wireless function of your Pure CIC hearing instrument allows you to use a remote control to change the pro- gram, volume or to turn your hearing instrument on and off. For further information about the remote control, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote con- trol user guide.
Accessories (optional) Tek wireless enhancement Your hearing instruments together with the Tek Connect remote control will allow you to con- nect 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.
Troubleshooting tips Your Pure CIC hearing instrument is an extremely reliable device. Should a problem occur, it can usually be corrected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. Problem Cause Sound is weak Weak or dead battery or no sound Instrument not turned on Instrument clogged Volume too low...
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Possible Solution Insert new standard battery Close battery door completely or press and hold the pro- gram button for approximately 2 seconds Clean instrument Increase volume (only with optional remote control) Try reinserting instrument until it fits securely Clean instrument or contact your Hearing Care Professional Lower volume (only with optional remote control) Replace battery Exchange or have your wax guard changed...
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Siemens Pure 500 CIC WL, Pure 700 CIC WL FCC ID; SGI-WL002ITE IC: 267AB-WL002 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canady.
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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 re- sidential installation.
Your hearing instrument configuration Hearing instrument LEFT RIGHT Model Serial number Battery Power on delay Push button e2e wireless 2.0 Signal tones Low battery warning Volume control limit Volume control change Hearing Description of the hearing program program Remote control Serial number...
Charles de Giorgio LTD Howth Junction Hearing Instruments 39-40 South Street Business Center Newton Road Valetta CMR 01 Kilbarrack Crawley RH109TT P.O. Box 374 5 Dublin www.hearing-siemens.com With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning 0123 medical devices.