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© Siemens AG, 02.2008 · SB
Document No. A91SAT-00461-99T1-7600
Order/Item No. 104 174 47
Printed in Germany
Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH
Gebbertstrasse 125
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Phone +49 9131 308 0
www.siemens.com /hearing
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  • Page 1 © Siemens AG, 02.2008 · SB Document No. A91SAT-00461-99T1-7600 Order/Item No. 104 174 47 Printed in Germany Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 www.siemens.com /hearing Kids_en.indb 36 Kids_en.indb 36 13.02.2008 15:19:03 13.02.2008 15:19:03...
  • Page 2 Explorer 500 P User Guide Kids_en.indb 1 Kids_en.indb 1 13.02.2008 15:19:04 13.02.2008 15:19:04...
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  • Page 4 Introduction Dear customer, Congratulations! You have selected the new Explorer hearing instruments from Siemens. These hearing in- struments were individually designed for babies and children and fitted specially to meet your child's indivi- dual needs. These instructions, together with the guidance from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand how the hearing instrument works.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents The Explorer 500 P hearing instruments Intended use Children with hearing instruments Why hearing is important First hearing instruments General notes on safety Handling batteries Low battery indicator Inserting the battery: Removing the battery Locking the battery compartment Inserting and removing your hearing instruments 15...
  • Page 6 Adjusting the volume Using the audio input Attaching the audio shoe Removing the audio shoe e2e wireless 2.0 Automatic telephone program Maintenance and care Accessories Colors and stickers Remote control Tek wireless enhancement Troubleshooting tips Technical information Disposal information Your hearing instrument configuration Kids_en.indb 5 Kids_en.indb 5 13.02.2008 15:19:04...

  • Page 7: The Explorer 500 P Hearing Instruments

    The Explorer 500 P hearing instruments Explorer 500 (battery type: 13) Features: 1 Earhook 2 Battery compartment 3 Microphone openings 4 Audio input 5 Volume control 6 Program button with ON/OFF function 7 optional LED 8 Cover for programming socket 9 Typeplates Kids_en.indb 6...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    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 acou- sticians. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instrument.

  • Page 9: Children With Hearing Instruments

    Hearing Care Professional to check the child’s hearing as well as the hearing instrument fitting and performance. For further information on hearing, hearing loss and hearing instruments for children, please check out our Pediatric Website on http://www.hearing-siemens.com. Kids_en.indb 8 Kids_en.indb 8 13.02.2008 15:19:05 13.02.2008 15:19:05...

  • Page 10: General Notes On Safety

    General notes on safety NOTICE Hearing instruments are sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose the hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
  • Page 11 General notes on safety WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. Ensure appropriate supervision when your child is wearing the hearing instruments. Check the integrity of the hearing instruments regula- ry. Ensure that your child does not detach the hearing instrument from the earmold.

  • Page 12: Handling Batteries

    Handling batteries Use standard batteries in your hearing instru- ments. Always use size 13 batteries. original size Remove the tab on the batte- ries only when you are ready to use them. The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery: 1

    Handling batteries Inserting the battery: Unlock the battery compartment. Open the battery compartment comple- tely with 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 compart- ment.

  • Page 14: Removing The Battery 1

    Handling batteries Removing the battery Unlock the battery compartment. Completely open the battery com- partment. 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.

  • Page 15: Locking The Battery Compartment 1

    Handling batteries Locking the battery compartment Your instruments are equipped with a battery compart- ment lock. This prevents the unintentional removal of the batteries from their compartment. Lock Push the small slide to the right. The battery compartment is now locked. Unlock Push the small slide to the left.

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing Your Hearing Instruments

    Inserting and removing your hearing instruments Inserting Handle the hearing instrument by holding the ear- mold. Do not pull the tube. Do not use lubricant when you insert the earmold, because it may clog the sound outlet. Turn the hearing instrument off by opening the battery compartment to the first stop.

  • Page 17: Removing 1

    Inserting and removing your hearing instruments Removing Hold the earmold between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out. You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back. Kids_en.indb 16 Kids_en.indb 16 13.02.2008 15:19:06 13.02.2008 15:19:06...

  • Page 18: Turning Your Hearing Instrument On And Off

    Turning your hearing instrument on and off Using the battery compartment door Fully close the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument ON. Press the battery compartment downward to the first stop to turn the hearing instrument OFF. Using the volume control Rotate the volume control to upwards to turn the hea- ring instrument ON.

  • Page 19: Checking The Hearing Instrument's Performance

    Turning your hearing instrument on and off You can also use the remote control to turn the hea- ring instruments on and off. Checking the hearing instrument's performance The LED (optional) shows whether the hearing instru- ments work properly. The LED flashes continuously. The hearing instruments are switched on.

  • Page 20: Changing The Hearing Program

    Changing the hearing program The hearing instruments offer up to 5 hearing programs for specific listening environments. Select a program using the program button. Each time you press the program button, your hearing in- strument switches to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume The volume of your hearing instruments is controlled au- tomatically and there is no need to manually adjust it. Should you prefer manual volume control, your Hearing Care Professional can program the hearing instrument for manual adjustment. Rotate the volume control with your index finger to select the desired listening volume.

  • Page 22: Using The Audio Input

    Using the 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.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Audio Shoe 2

    Using the audio input Attaching the audio shoe Open the battery compartment 1 . Open the audio shoe cover 2 . Close the battery compartment. Align the contacts of the audio shoe with the contacts of the hearing instrument. Slide the audio shoe over the hearing instrument until it snaps into the end po- sition.

  • Page 24: E2E Wireless 2.0

    e2e wireless 2.0 Your hearing instruments are equipped with e2e (ear-to- ear) wireless 2.0 technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality: Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simulta- neously 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 in- strument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted.

  • Page 25: Automatic Telephone Program

    Automatic telephone program With the AutoPhone function, the hearing instruments will automatically switch to the telephone program when you hold a telephone handset near the hearing instru- ments (*). They will return to the previously used hearing program after you have finished speaking and have moved the handset away from the hearing instrument.
  • Page 26 Automatic telephone program NOTICE Magnets can pose risks to electronics and magnetic sto- rage mediums when placed in close proximity. Take care not to set magnets near computers, color monitors, television sets, floppy discs, video/audio tapes and other electronic equipment. CAUTION Choking hazard posed by small parts.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Your hearing instruments are highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean instruments and earmolds regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instruments and to avoid health problems. Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue, as necessary.

  • Page 28: Accessories

    Colors and stickers To make the world of hearing even more colorful, Explo- rer 500 P is available in 16 different colors. Additionally, Siemens offers a special sticker booklet to personalize and decorate hearing instruments. Together with our Pediatric Hearing Solutions, Siemens...

  • Page 29: Remote Control 2

    Accessories 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 con- trol user guide.

  • Page 30: Tek Wireless Enhancement 2

    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.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting tips Troubleshooting tips Your hearing are extremely reliable device. If instruments a problem should occur, it can usually be corrected quick- ly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. Problem Cause Sound is weak Weak or dead battery Earmold clogged Volume too low Instrument...
  • Page 32 Possible Solution Insert new standard battery Clean earmold Increase volume (with remote control or volume control) Try reinserting the earmold until it fits securely Lower volume (with remote control or volume control) Clean earmold or contact your Hearing Care Professional Lower volume (with remote control or volume control) Replace battery Gently close battery compartment completely...

  • Page 33: Technical Information

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users aut- hority to operate the equipment. Siemens Explorer 500 P FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE IC: 267AB-WL002 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canady.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Disposal Information

    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 me- dical devices. 0123 Kids_en.indb 33 Kids_en.indb 33 13.02.2008 15:19:09 13.02.2008 15:19:09...

  • Page 36: Your Hearing Instrument Configuration

    Your hearing instrument configuration Hearing instrument LEFT RIGHT Model Serial number Battery Power on delay Volume control Push button Signal tones Low battery warning Volume control limit Volume control change Hearing Description of the hearing program program 4 / A ePocket Serial number...

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