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- Page 1 Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instruments User Manual...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Hearing Instrument. Siemens Hearing Instruments are designed to achieve the highest in quality and reliability. We are sure that you will be very pleased with our product. If this Hearing Instrument is being purchased for an infant or...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Operating Your Hearing Instrument- Programmable Features Your hearing instruments ......4 Wireless functionality. -
Page 4: Getting Started
• Ensure that your child does not detach the hearing with your family and friends. Your decision to purchase instrument from the ear mold. hearing instruments manufactured by Siemens reflects • Consult your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider if the importance you place on quality and reliability. the housing is deformed. -
Page 5: Feature Card
Identification information • Carefully insert the Life Tube with the Life Tip into the ear canal. Be sure not to insert too deeply. Your hearing instruments have a serial number engraved on them. The location of the serial number will vary according to • Use the Life Tube and the Life Tip in the way described the style of hearing instrument you have chosen. Record the in this user guide. -
Page 6: Identifying The Left And Right Hearing Instrument(S)
Refer to the feature card or check with your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider to determine the battery size for your Your Siemens hearing instruments may be color-coded for hearing instrument. your convenience. The left ear hearing instrument may have... -
Page 7: Battery Tips
Using the eCharger If you have the optional charger, refer to the charger instruction manual for operating instructions. Use only the rechargeable batteries delivered with the charger or available through your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. The lifetime of a rechargeable battery is approximately one CENTRA Life Fig. -
Page 8: Turning The Hearing Instrument On Or Off
LED can be covered or programmed on/off Siemens hearing instruments may also be programmed LED light to allow you to turn them on and off using the program button. Refer to the Operation section (page 31) for further information. -
Page 9: Inserting And Removing Hearing
Lightly push on the back of the ear to help release the Earhook earpiece and gently pull it out (Fig. 8). Tubing Earpiece Fig. 6: Attaching the earpiece Inserting and removing hearing Fig. 8: Removing the hearing instrument instruments with an earpiece Hold the earpiece between your thumb and index finger. -
Page 10: Operating Your Hearing Instrument-Optional Features
Operating Your Hearing Instrument– LifeTube Optional Features LifeTip Refer to the feature card included with this manual to determine the optional features your hearing instrument Retention Strand is equipped with. Optional features are listed on the left column of the feature card, see below (Fig. 11): HEARING Use the FEATURE... -
Page 11: Tek ® /Minitek
For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek or The learning volume preference feature retains information miniTek instruction manual or ask your Audiologist or Hearing on when and how you adjust the volume on your Siemens Care Provider. hearing instruments programmed for manual adjustment. -
Page 12: Soundlearning ® Feature
Via remote control Changing the program • R efer to the remote control user guide. Your Siemens hearing instrument may have up to 5 memories, also called hearing programs. Each program is different and designed to help you hear better in specific Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider may list your listening situations. -
Page 13: Directional Microphone System
AutoPhone magnet accessory Telecoil There is an AutoPhone magnet accessory available for your Your Siemens hearing instrument may be equipped with a telephone that can be used with the AutoPhone feature of T-coil (telecoil) for telephone use. It may be programmed to your hearing instrument. -
Page 14: Audio Input
Because the sound is coming directly Note: When controlling your Siemens hearing instruments with an from the sound source to the hearing instrument, the signal is audio input shoe attached to one or both hearing instruments, clearer and unaffected by poor room acoustics. -
Page 15: Battery Compartment Door Lock
Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider (not applicable for Motion and Siemens Explorer). The volume can be changed using the volume control wheel or the remote control. OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT-... -
Page 16: Operating Your Hearing Instrument-Programmable Features
Wireless functionality (if applicable) The EXPLORER 500 P is equipped with a different battery ® compartment lock (Fig. 19). Use a small screw driver to lock Your hearing instrument may be equipped with wireless and unlock the battery compartment door. functionality. -
Page 17: Push Button On/Off
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Your Siemens hearing instruments may be programmed to FCC Rules. allow you to turn them on and off using the program button. -
Page 18: Volume Control Alert Tones
Listening Tips Volume control alert tones Your hearing instrument may be programmed to inform you of changes to volume. You may hear soft beeps each time • Give yourself time to become accustomed to your new you change the volume and a three beep warning when hearing instruments. During this period, you may prefer the volume limit has been reached. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care • Encourage one person to speak at a time when you are engaging in group conversation. • Listen to radio and television programs as you Hearing instruments should be cleaned daily. You can wipe normally would. them with a tissue or a soft cloth. Do not use water, alcohol, benzene, or any other liquid or household cleaning agent to • Experiment finding the best place to sit for optimum clean your instruments as it may cause damage to them. -
Page 20: Performance Checklist
Performance Checklist • Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight. Problem Cause Possible Solution Weak or dead battery Insert new battery • Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply makeup, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. Volume too low Clean instrument, earpiece, or change LifeTip Sound is • Do not wear your hearing instruments when you are weak Earpiece or LifeTip clogged... -
Page 21: Health Considerations
Health Considerations Important Notices If soreness or skin irritation develops, discontinue wearing your Children with hearing loss hearing instrument, and bring the instrument and In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, earpiece to your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an Minor fit adjustments or earpiece modification can often Audiologist, since hearing loss may cause problems in... - Page 22 Warning to Audiologists or Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that your hearing loss has been medically Hearing Care Providers evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for An Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider should advise a hearing instruments.
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Page 23: Warranty And Service
A hearing instrument will not restore normal hearing and an authorized Siemens Service Center will be repaired or will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting replaced with new or reconditioned components, without from organic conditions. - Page 24 Procedure In case of malfunction or loss, take your Siemens hearing instrument and/or proof of purchase to the Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider from whom the unit was purchased. If factory service or replacement is needed, your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider will forward the unit to an authorized Siemens Service Center.
- Page 25 Les renseignements contenus dans le présent guide peuvent faire l’objet de Global Business Unit modifications sans préavis. Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Tous droits réservés © 2011 Siemens Gebberstrasse 125 Hearing Instruments, Inc. 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone: +49 9131 308 0...