Siemens P Hearing Aid User Manual
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1. Your ACURIS BTE behind the ear hearing system 4 ACURIS S ACURIS P Battery insertion and removal 5 Battery compartment door lock 8 Inserting and removing your ACURIS BTE 9 Turning your ACURIS BTE on and off 10 e2e wireless 12 Using the program button 14 Using the directional microphone system 15 Using the volume control ACURIS P 16 Audio input 17 Using the telephone 19 Maintenance and care 20 Important notes 21 Troubleshooting tips 22 Your ACURIS BTE behind the ear hearing system ACURIS S ACURIS P Hearing system for mild to Hearing system for severe moderate hearing loss hearing loss with manual or automatic volume control Features 1 Earhook 5 Cover for programming 2 Microphone openings moans 3 Program button 6 Battery compartment with ON OFF function 7 Color coded typeplate red right instrument 4 Volume control only blue left instrument ACURIS P 8 Audio input To achieve optimum fitting ACURIS P instruments are designed specifically for the left and right ears Each Is color coded for your convenience 4 Battery insertion and removal Handling the battery The protective tab on your battery should only be removed when you are ready to use the battery Three useful tips e The positive side of the battery is always the smooth side You can recognize the negative side by the colored ring e Always keep spare batteries with you e f you feel y2. changed on both instruments at the same time Your hearing instrument specialist has programmed your system as follows A W NY Using the directional microphone system According to your hearing needs your ACURIS hearing system can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of you directional mode for when you are having a face to face conversation in a noisy environment The hearing system can also be adjusted for when you are participating in more quiet environments and want to hear the sounds around you omnidirectional mode Your hearing instrument specialist will program the operation of the directional microphone system to function automati cally or in conjunction with the program button based on your individual hearing requirements and preferences If the directional microphone system is not programmed to function automatically your hearing instrument specialist can Instruct you on its use Hearing system with 2 or 3microphones If you have decided to wear a hearing system with 2 or 3 microphones a program is set for focussing on the sound in front of you and attenuating the sound from behind 1S Using the volume control Only ACURIS P Your ACURIS P hearing system Is fully automatic There is no need to manually adjust the volume control However if you prefer manual volume control ACURIS P hearing system can be programmed for manual adjustment Rotate the wheel upwards to increase vol
3. earmold is placed correctly Next place your hearing instru ment behind your ear and turn it on Tip Practice inserting and removing your hearing instrument correctly gt An easy way to practice is to sit 4 down at a table Place a mirror in F front of you and prop your elbows on the table so you can guide your hands easily and safely This will help you stay relaxed and comfortable while you practice Turning your ACURIS BTE on and off Via the battery compartment Your ACURIS 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 see fig 1 To turn on Fully close the battery compart ment to turn the instrument ON see fig 2 Via the push button Your hearing system can also be programmed by your hearing instrument specialist to be turned on and off using the program button To turn your hearing instrument off press and hold the pro gram button for approximately 2 seconds To turn your hearing instrument on again press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds Please note that when you turn your hearing instrument off using the program button you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the instrument to reset before turning it back on using the program button Check with your hearing instrument spe
4. from the reach of small children Batteries can be harmful if swallowed If swallowed 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 you see empty battery status on the display of your ePocket Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal Battery compartment door lock Your instruments are equipped with battery compartment door locks They are intended to prevent the unintentional removal of batteries from their compartment To lock the battery compartment open the compartment door to the first stop Push the slide to the right with a suitable tool To unlock the battery compart ment again open the compart ment door to the first stop Push the slide to the left with a suitable tool Your hearing instrument specialist can further instruct you on the use of this feature if necessary Inserting and removing your ACURIS BTE Make sure that your hearing instrument is turned off Hold the 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 Gently work the earmold into its proper position by adjusting it until it is firmly seated in your ear Once inserted you should feel whether the
5. cialist about which on off function your hearing systems are equipped with Power on delay Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a power on delay feature This feature delays sound from entering your hearing instrument when it is first turned on so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experien cing unpleasant feedback whistling ill e2e wireless Unique to your ACURIS hearing system is the e2e ear to ear wireless technology The wireless functionality automatically adjusts the system to change both hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to different listening situations allows use of accessories including the ePocket bi directional remote control provides synchronization of the settings in the system If you change the volume or program on one instrument the other is automatically changed Your hearing instrument specialist can activate or deactivate the wireless functionality of your hearing system The ePocket can be activated or deactivated separately Note The performance of the e2e wireless could be affected by electro magnetic interference such as a computer monitor or halogen lamp systems controlled by a switching power supply Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty 12 Wireless remote control ePocket accessory With the wireless function you also have the possibility of using the ePocket bi di
6. e wearing a Behind the Ear instrument and In the Ear instrument the instrument with the audio shoe connected cannot be controlled using the ePocket 18 Using the telephone The telecoil mode is intended for telephone use In the telecoil mode place the telephone recei ver close to your hearing instru ment for best reception By trying various positions with the telepho ne receiver you will discover what works best for you Note In order for the telecoil to function properly your telephone must be hearing instrument compatible Check your telephone s instruction manual to find out whether your phone has this capability Your hearing instrument specialist can advise you on the proper use of the telecoil program Not all telephones especially cord less telephones and mobile pho nes produce a magnetic field required for use with the telecoil In such cases we recommend that you use the telephone while in the program set for universal hearing situations most likely Program 1 ig Maintenance and care Your new ACURIS hearing system is a highly sensitive system Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance Earwax may accumulate on your earmold If not cleaned regularly you can damage the hearing systems or cause health problems Therefore 1 It is essential to detach the earmold from your behind the ear system and place it in the cleaning bath Caution Do NOT p
7. k Battery compart Gently close the battery partment is not compartment completely completely closed Dead battery Replace with new battery Battery polarity Make sure battery is reversed inserted correctly If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions consult your hearing instrument specialist 25 Subject to change without prior notice 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 Amended by Directive 2003 108 EC WEEE B Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstra e 125 Order No A91100 M5100 1080 04 7600 91058 Erlangen a Germany 87 81 994 www hearing siemens com
8. ments th ie At OD ee ACURIS S ACURIS P with e2e wireless User Guide Behind the Ear System SIEMENS Congratulations As the owner of a new hearing system you may once again enjoy the sounds of your environment and conversation with your family and friends 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 inserting removing and use of your ACURIS hearing system There are also tips and information on proper hand ling cleaning care and changing of the batteries In addi tion a troubleshooting section is offered for your reference Your hearing improvement with a hearing system depends on the fit of the hearing instruments the type and degree of hearing loss and proper diagnostic testing Of course a hearing system cannot restore normal hearing and not everyone will benefit equally More than 80 percent of individuals with hearing loss have hearing loss in both ears Studies show that even when a hearing loss is worse in one ear most people with hearing loss in both ears will benefit from wearing two instruments Remember a hearing system consists of finely tuned devices that have been specially designed and expertly adjusted for your individual needs Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance of your ACURIS hearing system Contents Page
9. oes and cords Note You must use the audio shoe designed exclusively for ACURIS It is marked by a printed T which can be seen when looking from the top into the audio shoe Attaching an audio shoe Open the battery compartment door to the first stop Open the audio input flap and hook the audio shoe in from the front Gently press it into place so that it attaches to the back and the curve of the audio shoe presses against the bottom of the hearing instru ment 17 Turning off an instrument with audio shoe attached Press the audio shoe up in the back until the battery compart ment opens and catches on the first stop Removing the audio shoe Press the audio shoe toward the front Then unhook it and close the audio input flap Safety Instructions for hearing systems with audio input The audio input may be connected to line operated equipment only if the equipment fulfils the safety requirement IEC 65 DIN VDE 0860 Note when controlling your ACURIS instruments audio input with the ePocket If an audio shoe is attached to one or both of your ACURIS hearing instruments the program button on the ePocket or on the instruments can be used to select the audio mode such as only audio only microphone or audio and micro phone The volume can be changed normally using the ePocket If you are wearing one ACURIS hearing instrument with audio input capability and one without for example if you ar
10. ollowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation e Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IC 267AB WLOO1 21 Troubleshooting tips Your ACURIS hearing system is an extremely dependable 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 Replace with new sound is weak battery battery System clogged Clean earmold Volume too low Turn up volume control System Improper seating in Try reinserting the instru whistles ear ment until it fits securely Volume control too Lower volume control high Clogged with wax or Clean earmold or contact excessive Wax in your hearing instrument ears specialist Crack in earmold See your hearing instru tubing ment specialist 22 PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Sound is Volume control too Lower volume control distorted or high intermittent Weak battery Replace battery Buzzing or Battery compartment Gently close the whistling is not completely battery compartment sound closed Weak battery Replace battery Hearing System not Turn on system system turned on does not wor
11. ou cannot change the battery yourself ask someone to help you a family member friend or your hearing instrument specialist Inserting the battery Open the battery compartment with your fingernail as shown in the illustration Swivel open the battery compart ment door if not already open Place the proper size battery Type 13 so that the symbol on the battery coincides with the marked on the battery com partment Gently close the battery compart ment by 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 Removing the battery Normally the battery drops out when the compartment is comple tely open If the battery does not come out lightly tap the system or push the battery out with a pencil as shown Low battery indicator Your hearing system may be programmed to inform you when the battery should be replaced for best system perfor mance You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and or experience low amplification power or volume Change the battery when either of these occurs If you have an ePocket remote control the battery status can be checked using the data read out function See the ePocket user guide for more information Caution Keep batteries and instruments away
12. rectional remote control from Siemens With it you can change the program and volume of your hearing system and read out the system settings For further information on the ePocket contact your hearing instrument specialist or refer to the ePocket user guide In case the hearing aid is controlled by another person s re mote control unit RCU please return RCU and hearing aid to the service department for change of the transmission key During the use of the wireless link while instrument is opera ted in T coil mode pulsing noise may be heard due to pick up of the transmission signal by the hearing aid T coil Please use remote control in T coil mode only with a distance greater 13 Using the program button How to select the programs Your ACURIS hearing system can have up to 4 hearing programs They can be selected with a pro gram button or when an audio shoe is attached These programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hea ring system for specific listening environments Each time the button is pressed the system changes to the next program which is confirmed with a beep The number of beeps you hear coincide with the selected program That means when Program 3 is selected for example you will hear 3 beeps Each time your system is turned off and then on again the systems automatically resets to Program 1 Note If you are wearing two hearing instruments the program will be
13. ume Rotate it down to decrease volume If your system is programmed for manual adjustment the wheel shaped volume control can be rotated up louder or down softer to select the desired listening volume To increase volume place your index finger gently against the volume control wheel and rotate it upward If your system is equipped with a warning tone for volume control limits once it is heard adjusting the volume control further in that direction will have no effect To reduce the volume rotate the wheel in the opposite direction If your hearing system has not been programmed for manual control adjustment the volume will automatically adjust and rotating the volume control wheel will have no effect Note If you are wearing two hearing instruments the volume will be changed on both instruments at the same time 16 Audio input Your hearing system is equipped with audio input capability This enables the connection between the hearing system and accessories such as an FM system tape recorder television or infrared It can be useful for adults in difficult listening situa tions and for children in classrooms Because the sound Is coming directly from the sound source to the hearing system the signal is clearer and unaffected by poor room acoustics Your hearing instrument specialist can further instruct you on the use of the audio input and provide information regar ding audio input accessories such as audio sh
14. ut the hearing system in water only the earmold 2 Occasionally bring your hearing system to your hearing instru ment specialist to regularly to have the hearing tube changed and the system checked Care tips e You should place your hearing system in a dry aid kit with a special moisture attracting capsule overnight The drying capsule draws damaging moisture out of the system e Your hearing instrument specialist can supply you with special care sets and Always store your hea ring system in the case provided drying capsules to keep your hearing system in good condition 20 Important notes e 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 e As with all electrical non gas encapsulated systems the hearing system must not be operated in explosion endangered rooms e Do not wear your hearing system during short wave therapy or if you work or are medically treated with strong magnetic or high frequency fields e Make sure to turn off the system when not in use This helps preserve your batteries e When not wearing your system for long periods of time remove the batteries This prevents leakage which can some times occur in batteries Replace batteries that have a leakage immediately e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the f
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