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Siemens CENTRA Life User Manual

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  • Page 1 CENTRA Life User Guide Behind-the-Ear System...
  • Page 2 These instructions as well as guidance from your hearing instrument specialist will help you understand how your new hearing system works. In this guide, you’ll find instructions about insertion, removal and use of your CENTRA Life hea- ring system. There are also tips and information on proper handling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Your CENTRA Life BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing system Battery insertion and removal Inserting and removing your CENTRA Life Turning your CENTRA Life on and off e2e wireless Using the directional microphone Maintenance and care Important notes Troubleshooting tips...

  • Page 4: Your Centra Tm Life Bte (Behind-The-Ear) Hearing System

    Your CENTRA Life BTE* hearing system CENTRA Life Optional: CENTRA Life Standard earhook Features 6. Cover for programming 1. LifeTube socket 2. LifeTip 7. Battery compartment 3. LifeTip Adapter 8. Color-coded typeplate 4. Earhook (optional) red = right instrument blue = left instrument 5.

  • Page 5: Battery Insertion And Removal

    Battery insertion and removal Handling the battery Remove the tab on you battery only when you are ready to use it. Three useful tips: • The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. You can recognize the negative (-) side by the colored ring.
  • Page 6 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. When the battery door is completely closed, your hearing instrument is ready for use.
  • Page 7 Power-on-delay Your CENTRA Life hearing instrument may be equipped with a “power-on-delay” feature. In this case the hearing system is automatically turned on with a delay of 12 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).

  • Page 8: Inserting And Removing Your Centra Life

    Inserting and removing your CENTRA Life Make sure that your hearing instrument is turned off. Hold the LifeTip Adapter or earmold between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into your ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back.

  • Page 9: Turning Your Centra Life On And Off

    Turning your CENTRA Life on and off Your CENTRA Life hearing system automatically turns on when a battery is inserted and the compartment door is closed completely. To turn off Press the battery compartment to the rear down to the first stop to turn the instrument OFF.

  • Page 10: E2E Wireless

    Unique to your CENTRA Life hearing system is the e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless technology. The wireless functionality..automatically adjusts both of your hearing instru- ments simultaneously to different listening situations if activated by software..allows use of accessories including the ePocket (bi-directional remote control) function.
  • Page 11 (accessory) The e2e wireless function of your CENTRA hearing system supports ePocket, the bi-directional remote control from Siemens. With ePocket, you can change the program and volume of your hearing system and read out the system settings. For further information on ePocket,...

  • Page 12: Using The Directional Microphone

    Using the directional microphone system Your CENTRA Life hearing system has a directional microphone system, which can be programmed to your individual needs. It can be set to an automatic mode so the CENTRA hearing system automatically adjusts the microphone system from omni-directional to directional mode and back, depending on the hearing situation.

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Your new CENTRA Life hearing system is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possi- ble performance. Earwax may accumulate on your LifeTube, LifeTip or earmold. If not cleaned regularly you can damage the hearing systems or cause health problems.

  • Page 14: Important Notes

    Important notes • Never expose your hearing system to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Do not store it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it when taking a shower or when using hairspray. • As with all electrical, non gas-encapsulated systems, the hearing system must not be operated in explosionendange- red rooms.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting tips Your CENTRA Life hearing system is an extremely reliable device. However, should a problem occur, this can usually be corrected quickly. Use this trouble shouting guide to sort out simple problems. PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION System Weak or dead...
  • Page 16 PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION System Battery compartment Gently close the battery whistles is not completely compartment completely closed Weak battery Replace battery Hearing System not Turn system on system turned on does not work Battery compart- Gently close the battery partment is not compartment completely completely closed...
  • Page 20 With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concering medical devices. 0123 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.

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