Siemens 3 Hearing Aid User Manual
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1. m Volume control Y TRIANO 3P only Programming socket Program button to select the 3 3 P programs 1 4 On Off Type plate red right instrument blue left instrument Battery compartment with on off switch Battery type 13 To achieve optimum fitting TRIANO 3 3 P instruments are available in a left and right version The different coloured type labels make it easier for you to allocate the instruments especially when being fitted binaural Handling batteries So called zinc air batteries are used today almost exclusively in hearing instruments to mini mize environmental damage These batteries require oxygen for operation which they ab sorb from the air The battery is activated as soon as the protective foil is pulled off and is used up even if you do not use your hearing instrument You should always pull off the protective foil only if you actually use the battery Also do not leave the batteries in your hearing instruments if you do not use them over a longer period The batteries can leak and damage the instruments The batteries keep for from a few days up to several weeks according to the way they are used You can recognize when a change of batteries becomes necessary because your hearing instru ments become noticeably quieter towards the end of the battery s life Then it is time for new batteries Two warning tones sound once per minute indicating that you must insert a new battery Sf2. children s safety device This is intended to prevent the unintentional removal of batteries from their com partment such as by small children unlocked To lock the children s safety device open the battery compartment up to the first stop Push the slide in the battery compartment to the right with a suitable tool To unlock the battery compartment again open the battery compartment up to the first stop Push the slide in the battery compartment to the left with a suitable tool If you feel you cannot do this yourself your hearing instrument specialist will be pleased to help you 20 Audio input Your hearing instruments are equipped with an audio input This enables the connection between hearing instrument and accessories It helps you to understand better in certain hearing situations Please use the audio shoe which is exclusivly for TRIANO S SL It is identifiable by a printed T which can be seen when looking from the top into the audio shoe Fitting an audio shoe Open the battery compart ment up to the first stop open the flap under the 1 F2 switch hook the audio shoe in from the front and press it to the rear into the detent on the inner curved piece Switching off instrument with audio shoe Press the audio shoe to the rear up to the first stop Removing the audio shoe Press the audio shoe to the front unhook the audio shoe and close the flap again Saf
3. phones produce a magnetic field In such cases we recommend that you telephone preferably with the setting used for the most frequently hearing situations for e g program 1 HE TRIANO S SL Description of the TRIANO S hearing instrument Handling batteries Battery changing Program switch Telephoning in combination with TRIANO S Children s safety device Audio input Applicable to all TRIANO instruments How to insert your ear mould Notes for cleaning and care The best way to handle your hearing instruments How to solve some failures yourself Hearing training made easy Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 34 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Description of the TRIANO S SL hearing instrument Ear hook Microphone openings Programming socket Program switch Audio input with SSL automatic identification of the audio shoe Battery compartment With lock and on off switch Battery type 13 Handling batteries So called zinc air batteries are used today almost exclusively in hearing instruments to minimize environmental damage These batteries require oxygen for operation which they absorb from the air The battery is activated as soon as the protective foil is pulled off and is used up even if you do not use your hearing instrument You should always pull off the protective foil only if you actually use the battery Also do not l
4. to the rear You may want to push the ear mould very gently with your index finger Once inserted you should feel whether the ear mould is correctly placed Now place your hearing instrument behind your ear and switch it on TRIANO 3 3P press the program button approx 3 seconds The instrument diverts then to program 1 TRIANO S SL TRIANO SP close the battery compartment fully Tip Practice inserting and removing your hearing instruments correctly One easy way to practice is to sit down at a table Place a mirror in 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 All 35 Notes for cleaning and care Ear wax accumulates on your ear mould This can lead to inflammation in your auditory canal if the instruments are not cleaned regularly Therefore It is essential to detach the ear mould from your behind the ear instrument and place it in the cleaning bath for at least 15 minutes Caution The hearing instrument itself cannot tolerate any moisture Bring your hearing instru ments regularly to your hearing instrument specialist on the schedule that he or she recommends to have the hearing tube changed and the instru ment checked You should place your hearing instruments in a dry bag with a special moisture attracting capsule overnight The drying capsule draw
5. work place Switch position 2 Program 2 For special situations according to your individual needs e g music Switch position T Program 3 For telephoning and for using induction loops e g in churches theatres or lecture rooms Using the T position for telephoning requires that the tele phone is suitable for hearing instruments and emits a corres ponding magnetic field Not all modern phones especially cordless telephones and mobile phones produce a magnet field In such cases we recommend that you phone if possible with program 1 or 2 Switching between the positions 1 T 2 is indicated by beep tones One beep tone to position 1 two beep tones to position 2 and three beep tones to position T Function of the program switch with audio shoe plugged on The audioprogram is activated as soon as the audio shoe is plugged on Switch position 1 Program 1 As without audio shoe Switch position 2 audio input mode The heard signal comes via audio shoe only Switch position T Mixed mode Microphone signal and signal via audio shoe are heard together Switching between the positions 1 T 2 with audio shoe plugged on is indicated by beep tones One beep tone to position 1 four beep tones to position 2 and T Your hearing instrument specialist can switch off the beeps if required Children s safety device Your instruments are equipped with a battery compartment with lock or a
6. User Guide TRIANO Siemens Hearing Solutions SI E M E N S A friendly guide to your new Siemens hearing instruments Congratulations You have decided in favour of hearing instruments from Siemens You have taken an important step towards being able to hear and understand better once again Your new hearing instruments will be your constant companions from now on With these technically perfected hearing instruments you profit from our many years research and experience in microelectronics Soon it will be easy for you to hear again Good hearing is an important requirement for your physical well being With your new hearing instruments which will accompany you daily you will again enjoy taking an active part in the world of speech and music And as with any constant companion you ll need some time at first to get used to handling your hearing instruments With a little patience we trust that your new hearing experience will be all the more pleasant for you For this purpose we are providing you with this brief user guide for your hearing instruments It should contribute to deepening your friendship with your new partners in the matter of better hearing We want to help you to handle your hearing instruments correctly so that they will become an important part of your life Wishing you much success Your Siemens Team The best way to use your new hearing instrument In this brief guide you will find instructions f
7. aring instruments if you do not use them over a longer period The batteries can leak and damage the instruments The batteries keep for from a few days up to several weeks according to the way they are used You can recognize when a change of batteries becomes necessary because your hearing instruments become noticeably quieter towards the end of the battery s life Then it is time for new batteries Two warning tones sound once per minute indicating that you must insert a new battery TJ i Sf df Your hearing instrument specialist can switch off the warning tones if required Zinc air batteries which are almost completely used up show the following behaviour After switching on the instruments they function completely normally but then rapidly become quieter The more the battery is used up the faster the gain falls off You must then replace such batteries by new ones 26 Battery changing Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in the figure Up to the first stop the instrument is then switched off Completely open to change the battery open the battery compartment completely by applying more force Normally the battery drops out when the battery compartment is completely open Should this not be the case you can lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown in the picture Inserting the battery Important Make sure to note the polarity of
8. by noting their specific tonal colour and their characteristic rhythm and fit them to the individual persons Don t be discouraged and repeat the exercise think about your goal to be able to take part in such conversations again 40 6th step Visit public events At lectures or in church find a place as close as possible to the speaker Also choose a place at the front in theatres and concert halls Avoid niches boxes and places behind pillars 7th step Telephoning in combination with your hearing instrument TRIANO 3 3P see page 12 TRIANO S SL see page 19 TRIANO SP see page 29 Your hearing instruments fulfil the IEC 118 13 standard with regard to electromagnetic compatibility concerning for example interference by radiotelephones which are used close by If you use a mobile phone unavoidable disturbances can occur in your hearing instruments under certain circumstances because of the high field strengths This is certainly unpleasant but no reason for concern Your hearing instrument is not defective 8th step All Go on further voyages of discovery undertake every thing that gives you pleasure and experience the whole wide world of hearing 41 42 r We re happy that you can hear well again Once good hearing returns to your everyday life and you can enjoy both speech and music again then we at Siemens are also satisfied Because we ve put all our knowledge and skill into developing your h
9. earing instruments All 43 Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH GebbertstraBe 125 91058 Erlangen Germany www hearing siemens com Subject to change without prior notice Order No A91100 M5100 B910 03 7600 Printed in Germany 34530 102003 JK 7237881
10. eave the batteries in your hearing instruments if you do not use them over a longer period The batteries can leak and damage the instruments The batteries keep for from a few days up to several weeks according to the way they are used You can recognize when a change of batteries becomes necessary because your hearing instruments become noticeably quieter towards the end of the battery s life Then it is time for new batteries Two warning tones sound once per minute indicating that you must insert a new battery i if if if Your hearing instrument specialist can switch off the warning tones if required Zinc air batteries which are almost completely used up show the following behaviour After switching on the instruments they function completely normally but then rapidly become quieter The more the battery is used up the faster the gain falls off You must then replace such batteries by new ones 16 Battery changing Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in the figure Up to the first stop the instrument is then switched off Completely open to change the battery open the battery compartment completely by applying more force Normally the battery drops out when the battery compartment is completely open Should this not be the case you can lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown in the picture Inserting the battery S SL Importan
11. ety instructions for hearing instruments with audio input The audio input may be connected to line operated equipment only if this fulfils at least the safety 21 22 TRIANO SP Description of the TRIANO SP hearing instrument Page 25 Handling batteries Page 26 Battery changing Page 27 Program switch Page 28 Telephoning in combination with TRIANO SP Page 29 Setting the loudness Page 30 EJ Children s safety device Page 30 Audio input Page 31 Applicable to all TRIANO instruments How to insert your ear mould Page 34 Notes for cleaning and care Page 36 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Page 37 How to solve some failures yourself Page 38 Hearing training made easy Page 39 23 24 Description of the TRIANO SP hearing instrument Ear hook Microphone openings Volume control Programming socket Program switch Audio input EJ Battery compartment with lock and on off switch Battery type 675 25 Handling batteries So called zinc air batteries are used today almost exclusively in hearing instruments to minimize environmental damage These batteries require oxygen for operation which they absorb from the air The battery is activated as soon as the protective foil is pulled off and is used up even if you do not use your hearing instrument You should always pull off the protective foil only if you actually use the battery Also do not leave the batteries in your he
12. hange the battery yourself ask someone to help you a family member friend or your hearing instrument specialist Please do not throw used batteries into household refuse Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal Caution Please keep batteries out of the reach of children They are damaging to health when swallowed Switching ON OFF Battery compartment fig 1 There are two ways to switch the TRIANO 3 3P ON OFF The first way is by using the battery compartment When it is completely closed the TRIANO 3 3P is ON see fig 1 Opening the battery compart ment to the first stop see fig 2 means the instrument is turned OFF The second way to switch the instrument is by using the program button See chapter Program button Program button The hearing instrument is auto matically switched on when the battery is inserted and the battery compartment closed The instru ment then diverts to program 1 By pressing the program button approx 3 seconds the hearing instrument is switched off If the hearing instrument has already been operated and then switched off as described above to switch it on again simply press the program button approx 3 seconds The instrument diverts again to program 1 The battery should be removed if the hearing instrument is not in use over a longer period 3 3 P How to select the progra
13. i oP ff Your hearing instrument specialist can switch off the warning tones if required Zinc air batteries which are almost completely used up show the following behaviour After switching on the instruments they function completely normally but then rapidly become quieter The more the battery is used up the faster the gain falls off You must then replace such batteries by new ones 8 Battery changing Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in the picture It has to opened completely In order to do this you have open the compartment beyond the first stop OFF see Switching ON OFF Normally the battery drops out when the battery compartment is completely open Should this not be the case you can lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown in the picture 3 3 P Inserting the battery Important Make sure to note the polarity of the battery If the battery is inserted incor rectly the battery compartment can be closed only with con siderable force This will damage the instrument Closing the battery compartment Close the battery compartment by pressing from below with your finger tip Useful tips The plus side of the battery is always the smooth side You can recognize the minus side by the coloured ring You should always keep spare batteries at hand If you feel you cannot c
14. inted SP which can be seen when looking from the top into the audio shoe Fitting an audio shoe Open the battery compartment up to the first stop open the flap under the 1 F2 switch hook the audio shoe in from the front and press it to the rear into the detent on the inner curved piece Switching off instrument with audio shoe Press the audio shoe to the rear up to the first stop Removing the audio shoe Press the audio shoe to the front unhook the audio shoe and close the flap again Safety instructions for hearing instruments with audio input The audio input may be connected to line operated equipment only if this fulfils at least the safety requirements of IEC 65 DIN VDE 0860 31 32 Applicable to all TRIANO instruments How to insert your ear mould Page 34 All Notes for cleaning and care Page 36 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Page 37 How to solve some failures yourself Page 38 Hearing training made easy Page 39 33 How to insert your ear mould Make sure that your hearing instrument is turned off TRIANO 3 3P press the program button approx 3 seconds TRIANO S SL TRIANO SP the battery compartment must be opened up to the stop Grip the ear mould between your thumb and index finger and place the tip carefully into your auditory canal You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upwards or
15. les Test the instrument yourself by closing the sound outlet opening with your fingertip If the whistling disappears the instrument is in order Check that the ear mould sits properly in your ear Also test the hearing tube for leaks Sound If the whistling noise is still outlet opening audible only your hearing instrument specialist can provide assistance If the hearing instrument is too quiet Most likely you need to insert a new battery If it is still too quiet clean the ear mould and hearing tube following the directions in the chapter Notes for cleaning and care If neither a new battery nor cleaning helps as a precaution you should ask your hearing instrument specialist to test your hearing again If the hearing instrument does not work at all Is the instrument turned on Is the battery compartment completely closed Is the battery inserted correctly Could it be that the battery is dead If none of these hints help you should visit your hearing instrument specialist Hearing training made easy Hearing instruments reproduce an abundance of sounds which frequently haven t been experienced by you for many years Every person reacts differently the first time he or she wears a hearing instrument The familiarization phase therefore differs from person to person There are people who are quite happy to wear their hearing instruments the whole day right from the start Others will regard it as a f
16. ms The TRIANO 3 3P instruments have 4 hearing programs which are selected with a program button Each time the button is pressed the instrument diverts to the next program which is confirmed with a beep tone The number of beep tones is identical with the selected program That means when program 3 is selected 3 beep tones are heard The standard seizure of the programs is as follows Program 1 for the most frequently hearing situations Program 2 is the automatic microphone mode Program 3 is telecoil mode Program 4 normally not activated but can be pro grammed if requested Volume control TRIANO 3P only TRIANO 3 P Instruments work fully automatically Normally it is not necessary to change the volume manually But if the instruments wearer still desires to change the volume TRIANO 3 P offers a volume control with a programmable volume range If this is not wished the volume control can be switched off Operating the volume control then does not affect the adjustment on the instrument Telephoning in combination with your hearing instrument The telecoil mode Standard setting program 3 is intended for telephoning and using inductive loops e g in churches theatres or lecture rooms Using program 3 for telephoning requires that the telephone is suitable for hearing instruments and emits a corresponding magnetic field Not all modern telephones especially cordless telephones and mobile
17. or inserting placing and adjusting your hearing instruments There are also tips and information on correct handling cleaning care and battery changing And naturally information about how you can solve some failures yourself if you cannot visit a hearing instrument specialist immediately One important note Your hearing success depends largely on how well your instruments fit in the ears and how carefully you maintain and handle them ms Contents TRIANO 3 TRIANO 3 P Page 5 3 3 P P TRIANO S TRIANO SL TRIANO SP Applicable to all TRIANO instruments All How to insert your ear mould Page 34 Notes for cleaning and care Page 36 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Page 37 How to solve some failures yourself Page 38 Hearing training made easy Page 39 TRIANO 3 TRIANO 3P Description of the TRIANO 3 3 P hearing instrumentPage 7 Handling batteries Page 8 Battery changing Page 9 3 3 P Switching ON OFF Page 10 How to select the programs Page 11 Volume control TRIANO 3P only Page 12 Telephoning in combination with your hearing Instruments Page 12 Applicable to all TRIANO instruments How to insert your ear mould Page 34 Notes for cleaning and care Page 36 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Page 37 How to solve some failures yourself Page 38 Hearing training made easy Page 39 5 Description of the TRIANO 3 3 P hearing instruments Ear hook Microphone openings
18. oreign body at first You ll notice that even after a relatively short time the positive new hearing experience prevails and you ll find your hearing instruments to be something quite normal Hearing training helps you here You ll become more and more perfect and naturally surer step by step Ist step Discover simple sound in your direct surroundings Wear your instruments in different situations in different rooms Repeat this exercise and you ll become more and more familiar with the sounds 2nd step a Experience sounds outdoors First choose quiet surroundings for this For instance while taking a stroll you ll discover all sorts of sounds in the silence of the forest 39 3rd step Become familiar with your own voice By now you ve already made considerable progress You ve become much more familiar with the sounds in your daily environment As an exercise read out loud and concentrate on your own voice 4th step Learn to understand the speech of others Wear the instruments when you speak with someone in your family Make a date with a friend Explain your new situation and ask the person you re talking to to speak at a normal conversational level Exercise Have sentences read out to you and repeat these sentences 5th step Get used to conversations in a group Conversation in a group of people speaking among them selves is one of the most difficult hearing situations Try to distinguish between the voices
19. s damaging moisture out of the instruments Your hearing instrument specialist stocks the special care sets and drying capsules you need to keep your hearing instrument in good condition 36 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Your new TRIANO hearing instruments are highly sensitive instruments This naturally requires some care in their handling They should then always give yA you good service Caution As with all electrical non gas encapsulated instruments the hearing instruments must not be operated in explosion endangered rooms Some useful tips Never expose your hearing instruments to extreme temperatures or high humidity Never let them lie in the blazing sun Do not wear them when taking a shower or when using hairspray All In short wave therapy or if you work or are medically treated with strong magnetic or high frequency fields or X rays under no circumstances may you wear the instruments during the therapy Make sure to switch off the instruments when not in use This saves the batteries If you don t wear your instruments for a longer time remove the batteries Batteries can leak out Replace batteries that have leaked out immediately 37 How to solve some failures yourself In selecting TRIANO hearing instruments you have chosen extremely dependable devices However should a fault occur it can usually be corrected quickly 38 If the instrument whist
20. t Make sure to note the polarity of the battery If the battery is inserted incorrectly the battery compartment can be closed only with considerable force This will damage the instrument Closing the battery compartment Close the battery compartment by pressing from below with your finger tip The instrument is switched on Three useful tips The plus side of the battery is always the smooth side You can recognize the minus side by the coloured ring You should always keep spare batteries at hand If you feel you cannot change the battery yourself ask someone to help you a family member friend or your hearing instrument specialist Please do not throw used batteries into household refuse Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal Caution Please keep batteries out of the reach of children They are damaging to health when swallowed Program switch TRIANO S SL hearing in Program 1 struments have 4 hearing 1 programs Three are selec Pee ted with a program switch T gra 3 The fourth program is acti 2 vated as soon as the audio Program 2 shoe is plugged to the audio input Your hearing specialist will program them according to your individual needs Function of the program switch without audio shoe recommended setting Switch position 1 Program 1 For the most frequently required hearing situation e g at home or
21. t necessary for you to change the loud turn ness manually However if you still wish quieter to do so TRIANO SP offers you a volume control Your hearing instrument specialist can program the possible adjustment range for you If you do not want to use the volume control then your hearing instrument specialist can also switch this off Turning the volume control then does not change the adjustment of yourTRIANO SP hearing instrument Children s safetv device Your instruments are equipped with a battery compartment with lock or a children s safety device This is intended to prevent the unintentional removal of batteries from their com partment such as by small children To lock the children s safety unlocked device open the battery compartment up to the first stop Push the slide in the battery compartment to the right with a suitable tool To unlock the battery compartment again open the battery compartment up to the first stop Push the slide in the battery compartment to the left with a suitable tool If you feel you cannot do this yourself your hearing instrument specialist will be pleased to help you 30 Audio input Your hearing instruments are equipped with an audio input This enables the connection between hearing instrument and accessories It helps you to understand better in certain hearing situations Please use the audio shoe which is exclusivly for TRIANO SP It is identifiable by a pr
22. the battery EX If the battery is inserted incorrectly the battery compartment can be closed only with considerable force This will damage the instrument Closing the battery compartment Close the battery compartment by pressing from below with your finger tip The instrument is switched on 27 Three useful tips The plus side of the battery is always the smooth side You can recognize the minus side by the coloured ring You should always keep spare batteries at hand If you feel you cannot change the battery yourself ask someone to help you a family member friend or your hearing instrument specialist Please do not throw used batteries into household refuse Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal Caution Please keep batteries out of the reach of children They are damaging to health when swallowed Program switch TRIANO SP hearing instru ments have 4 hearing pro Program 1 1 grams Three are selected T 2 Program 3 with a program switch The telecoil fourth program is activated as soon as the audio shoe Program 2 is plugged to the audio input Your hearing specialist will program them according to your individual needs 28 Function of the program switch without audio shoe recommended setting Switch position 1 Program 1 For the most frequently required hearing situation e g at home or
23. work place Switch position 2 Program 2 For special situations according to your individual needs e g music Switch position T Program 3 For telephoning and for using induction loops e g in churches theatres or lecture rooms Using the T position for telephoning requires that the tele phone is suitable for hearing instruments and emits a corres ponding magnetic field Not all modern phones especially cordless telephones and mobile phones produce a magnet field In such cases we recommend that you phone if possible with program 1 or 2 Switching between the positions 1 T 2 is indicated by beep tones One beep tone to position 1 two beep tones to position 2 and three beep tones to position T Function of the program switch with audio shoe plugged on The audioprogram is activated as soon as the audio shoe is plugged on Switch position 1 Program 1 As without audio shoe Switch position 2 audio input mode The heard signal comes via audio shoe only Switch position T Mixed mode Microphone signal and signal via audio shoe are heard together Switching between the positions 1 12 with audio shoe plugged on is indicated by beep tones One beep tone to position 1 four beep tones to position 2 and T Your hearing instrument specialist can switch off the beeps if required 29 Setting the loudness TRIANO SP hearing instru ments are fully automatic louder It is therefore no
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