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  • Page 1 ARTIS 2 Life ARTIS 2 S ARTIS 2 S VC User Guide...
  • Page 3 Introduction Dear customer, Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. This hearing instrument was individually designed for your hearing impairment and is fitted spe- cially 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your ARTIS 2 hearing instrument Intended use General notes on safety Handling batteries Low battery indicator Inserting the battery Removing the battery Battery compartment lock (only ARTIS 2 S, ARTIS 2 S VC) Inserting and removing your hearing instrument Inserting your hearing instrument Removing your hearing instrument Turning your hearing instrument on and off...
  • Page 5 Contents Audio input (only ARTIS 2 S, ARTIS 2 S VC) Automatic telephone program (optional) (*) AutoPhone magnet accessory Maintenance and care Cleaning the LifeTubes Troubleshooting tips Disposal information Your hearing instrument configuration...

  • Page 6: Your Artis 2 Hearing Instrument

    Your ARTIS 2 hearing instrument ARTIS 2 Life optional with earhook (battery type: 312) ⑤ ① ⑩ ⑪ ② ④ ③ Features ⑧ Volume control ① LifeTube ⑨ Audio input ② LifeTip ⑩ Cover for programming ③ LifeTip adapter ④ Battery compartment socket ⑪...
  • Page 7 Your ARTIS 2 hearing instruments ARTIS 2 S ARTIS 2 S VC optional with LifeTube optional with LifeTube (battery type: 13) (battery type: 13) ⑥ ⑥ ⑤ ⑤ ⑧ ⑦ ⑪ ⑪ ⑩ ⑩ ⑨ ⑨ ④ ④ CAUTION Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of LifeTip. Always wear the LifeTube with the LifeTip.

  • 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 acous- ticians. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instrument.

  • Page 9: General Notes On Safety

    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. Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply make- up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
  • Page 10 General notes on safety In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. Refer to local authorities for further information. NOTICE for batteries Leaking batteries damage the instrument. Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

  • Page 11: Handling Batteries

    Handling batteries original size Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you. Low battery indicator Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to inform you when the battery is nearly empty.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery

    Handling batteries Inserting the battery Open the battery compartment 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. Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip.

  • Page 13: Removing The Battery

    Handling batteries Removing the battery Open the battery compartment completely. Normally the battery drops out when the compartment is com- pletely open. If the battery does not come out, lightly tap the in- strument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown. Do not throw used batteries into household trash.

  • Page 14: Battery Compartment Lock (Only Artis 2 S, Artis 2 S Vc)

    Handling batteries Battery compartment lock (only ARTIS 2 S, ARTIS 2 S VC) Your instruments are equipped with a battery compartment lock. This prevents the unintentional removal of the batteries from their compartment. Lock Open the battery compartment to the first stop. Push the small slide to the right.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing Your Hearing Instrument

    Inserting and removing your hearing instrument NOTICE For hearing instruments with earmold, handle by holding the earmold. Do not pull the tube. Inserting your hearing instrument Turn your hearing instrument off. Hold the LifeTip / earmold between your thumb and index finger and insert it care- fully into the ear canal.

  • Page 16: Removing Your Hearing Instrument

    Inserting and removing your hearing instrument Removing your hearing instrument Hold the LifeTube / earmold bet- ween your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out. You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back. CAUTION Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of LifeTip.

  • Page 17: Turning Your Hearing Instrument On And Off

    Turning your hearing instrument on and off Turn on Fully close the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument on. Turn off Fully open the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument off. You can also use the remote control to turn the hea- ring instrument on and off.

  • Page 18: Changing The Hearing Program

    33. You can also use the ePocket remote control to change the hearing program. For ARTIS 2 Life and ARTIS 2 S VC changing the hearing program manually only works with ePocket.

  • Page 19: Volume Control (Only Artis 2 S Vc)

    You can also use the ePocket remote control to adjust volume settings. For ARTIS 2 Life and ARTIS 2 S changing the volume manually only works with ePocket.

  • Page 20: E2E Wireless

    e2e wireless e2e wireless Your ARTIS 2 hearing instrument is equipped with e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simulta- neously to different listening situations. Allows use of accessories, e.g. ePocket (remote control). Provides synchronization of the settings in the system.

  • Page 21: Epocket (Accessory)

    ePocket (accessory) Remote control The wireless function of your hearing instru- ments allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hear- ing instruments. For further information about the remote con- trol, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote control user guide.

  • Page 22: Audio Input (Only Artis 2 S, Artis 2 S Vc)

    That can be useful for adults in difficult listening situations and for children in classrooms. Use only the Siemens audio shoe which is designed exlusively for your hearing instrument. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for the correct type to avoid damage to your hearing instrument.
  • Page 23 Audio input (only ARTIS 2 S, ARTIS 2 S VC) Attaching the audio shoe Open the battery compartment ①. Open the audio shoe cover ②. ② Close the battery compartment. ① Align the contacts of the audio shoe with the contacts of the hear- ing instrument.

  • Page 24: Automatic Telephone Program (Optional)

    AutoPhone function. See the AutoPhone magnet user guide for instruc- tions on how to position the magnet. Use only the Siemens magnet. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for this accessorry. Manual telephone program Select the telephone program manually by using the program button.
  • Page 25 Automatic telephone program (optional) WARNING Magnets may interfere with the operation of life suppor- ting systems (e.g. pacemakers, magnetic valves). Use a magnet only if not in doubt about the safe distance. The safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm (4 inches). NOTICE Magnets pose risks to electronics and magnetic storage mediums when placed in close proximity.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Your hearing instruments are highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean your hearing instruments regularly to prevent dam- age to the hearing instruments and to avoid health prob- lems. Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue, when necessary.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Lifetubes 2

    Maintenance and care Cleaning the LifeTubes To remove cerumen from the LifeTube use the Life Clea- ning Wire: Remove the LifeTube from the Life hearing in- strument. Insert the Life Cleaning Wire into the microphone side of the LifeTube. Push it all the way through until it appears at the LifeTip Adapter side.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting tips Your ARTIS 2 hearing is an extremely reliable instrument device. Should a problem occur, it can usually be cor- rected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. Problem Possible solution Sound is weak Replace empty battery. Clean or exchange LifeTip, LifeTube.
  • Page 29 A T roubleshooting tips Problem Possible solution Instrument Check if the hearing instrument is does not work turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. Make sure battery is inserted cor- rectly. Wait 12 seconds and check again. If you still encounter problems after trying these sugge- stions, consult your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 30 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Siemens ARTIS 2 Life, ARTIS 2 S, ARTIS 2 S VC IC: 267AB-WL001 N14203 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 31 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial installation.

  • Page 32: Disposal Information

    Howth Junction Hearing Instruments 39-40 South Street Business Center Newton Road Valetta CMR 01 Kilbarrack Crawley RH10 9TT P.O. Box 374 5 Dublin www.siemens.com/hearing With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning 0123 medical devices.

  • Page 33: 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...
  • Page 36 © Siemens AG, 04.2009 · ANR Document No. A91SAT-00158-99T4-7600 Order/Item No. 101 48 947 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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