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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INTUIS User Guide Custom hearing 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 instruc- tions on insertion, removal and use of your INTUIS hearing system. There are also tips and information on proper handling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Page Description of your INTUIS custom hearing system Handling the battery Inserting and removing your custom hearing system Turning your hearing system on and off Using the program button Using the volume control... -
Page 4: Description Of Your Intuis Custom Hearing System
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Description of your INTUIS custom hearing system Your hearing system is individually manufactured according to the shape of your ears or ear canals. 1. First Microphone 2. Second microphone TwinMic (optional) 3. Battery compartment... -
Page 5: Handling The Battery
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Handling the battery Low battery indicator Your hearing system may be pro- grammed to inform you when the battery should be replaced for best system performance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or experience low amplification power or volume. -
Page 6: Inserting The Battery
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Inserting the battery: Before using your hearing instrument, place the battery into the battery com- partment door. Using the fingernail of either your thumb or index finger, pull the tab on the battery compartment door outward until the door swings open all the way (see illustration). - Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Caution: Keep batteries and instruments away from the reach of children. Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. If swal- lowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately. Change the batteries when any of the following occur: - volume becomes softer or weak - you hear a battery signal beep Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash.
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Page 8: Inserting And Removing Your Custom Hearing System
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Inserting and removing your custom hearing system Hold the hearing instrument with your thumb and index finger, carefully push the instrument in the ear canal. Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated. - Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To remove the hearing instrument, push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen it or pull gently on your ear. Then using your index finger, slowly pull the hearing instrument from your ear. The completely-in-the-canal hearing instruments can be removed by pulling the small...
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Page 10: Turning Your Hearing System On And Off
Turning your hearing system on and off Using the battery compartment Insert a battery into your INTUIS hearing instrument and completely close the compartment to turn the instrument on. To turn it off open the compartment completely. Using the program button Your hearing instrument may also be programmed to allow you to turn it on and off using the program button. -
Page 11: Using The Program Button
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the program button Your INTUIS hearing system can have up to 4 programs. They can be selected with the program button. These programs change the cha- racteristics of the sound coming through the hearing system for specific listening environments. - Page 12 Description of the hearing situation Using the directional microphone system (where provided) According to your hearing needs, your INTUIS hearing system can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of you (directional mode) when you are having a face-to-face conversation in a noisy environment.
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Page 13: Using The Volume Control
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the volume control Volume control Your INTUIS hearing system is fully automatic. There is no need to manually adjust the volume control. However, if you prefer manual volume control, your INTUIS hearing system can be programmed for manual adjustment, too. -
Page 14: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone Automatic telephone program (Not all systems) With the AutoPhone function, your INTUIS hearing system will automati- cally switch to the telephone pro- gram when you hold a telephone handset near your hearing ins- trument. It will return to the... - Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: Magnets can pose risks to electronics and magnetic storage 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.
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Page 16: Maintenance And Care
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maintenance and care Your new INTUIS hearing system is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure best possible perfor- mance. If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, discontinue wearing your hearing system, and bring it to your hearing instrument specialist. - Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Occasionally bring your hearing system to your hearing instrument specialist to change the wax guard, clean the venting channel, the microphone and sound outlets, and for general system maintenance. Your hearing instrument specialist Always store your will make sure that the hearing hearing system in...
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Page 18: Important Notes
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 applying hairspray. •... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting tips Your INTUIS 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... - Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Clogged with wax Clean your instruments or excessive wax or see your hearing in ears instrument specalist Sound is distorted or Volume control too Lower volume intermittent high (if present) Weak battery Replace battery “Buzzing”...
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- Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.