Page 2 - Content
2 Content Content Welcome 4 Your hearing instruments 5 Getting to know your hearing instruments 5 Components and names 6 Controls 7 Settings 10 Battery size and ear pieces 11 Service information 12 Batteries 13 Replacing non-rechargeable batteries 13 Recharging recharg...
Page 4 - CAUTION; Welcome
Welcome 4 You have chosen a Siemens hearing instrument, a reliable partner to accompany you through everyday life. Like everything new, it will take you a little while to become familiar with it.This document, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you. You will quickl...
Page 5 - Getting to know your hearing instruments; Your hearing instruments
Your hearing instruments 5 Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments. With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument. This will make it easier for you to feel and press ...
Page 6 - Components and names
Your hearing instruments 6 Components and names ૢ ૢ ૠ ➊ Ear piece ➋ Receiver ➌ Receiver cable ➍ Microphone openings ➎ Rocker switch (standard), push button or no control (optional) ➏ Charging contacts (optional) ➐ Battery compartment ➑ Side indicator(red = right ear, blue = left ear)...
Page 7 - Controls
Your hearing instruments 7 Controls With the controls you can, for example, adjust the volume or switch hearing programs. Your hearing instruments either have a push button or a rocker switch – or no control at all. The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the control...
Page 8 - Push button
Your hearing instruments 8 Push button Function Left Right Program change Volume up Volume down Standby/turn on press briefly, press 2 seconds
Page 9 - Rocker switch
Your hearing instruments 9 Rocker switch Function Left Right Program up/down Volume up/down Tinnitus noiser level up/downSound balance Standby/turn on press briefly, press 2 seconds, press 5 seconds
Page 10 - Settings; Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your
Your hearing instruments 10 Settings Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your individual settings on the following pages. Hearing programs 1 2 3456 Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Re...
Page 11 - Battery size and ear pieces
Your hearing instruments 11 Accessories Remote control Audio streamer Charger Battery size and ear pieces Batteries Non-rechargeable (size 312) Rechargeable (size 312) Exchangeable ear pieces Size Click Dome single (open or closed) Click Dome semi-open Click Dome double Custom shell Click Mold
Page 12 - Service information
Your hearing instruments 12 Service information Serial numbersLeft:Right: Service dates1:2:3:4:5:6: Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase:
Page 13 - Replacing non-rechargeable batteries; Batteries
Batteries 13 When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. It depends on the battery type how long you have until you have to replace or recharge the battery. Replacing non-rechargeable batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to...
Page 14 - Recharging rechargeable batteries
Batteries 14 Inserting: u Remove the protective film from the new battery. u Insert the battery with the "+" symbol facing up (refer to the picture). u Carefully close the battery compartment. If you feel resistance, the battery is not inserted correctly.Do not attempt to close the batter...
Page 15 - Turning on and off; Daily use
Daily use 15 Turning on and off You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: u Turning on: Close the battery compartment.The default volume and hearing program are set. u Turning off: Open the battery compartment. After charging: u Turning on: Take...
Page 16 - previously
Daily use 16 Via remote control: u Follow the instructions in the remote control's user guide.After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing program are set. ■ When wearing the hearing instruments, an optional signal can indicate when an instrument is turned on or off. ■ Remove th...
Page 17 - Inserting
Daily use 17 Inserting Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. Colored markers indicate the side: ■ red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear To insert the hearing instrument: u Hold the receiver cable at the bend. u Carefully push the ear piece in the ...
Page 18 - right
Daily use 18 ■ Insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. ■ If you have problems inserting the ear piece, use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear ...
Page 19 - Removing
Daily use 19 Removing u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear ➊ . u If your hearing instrument is equipped with a custom shell or a Click Mold, remove it by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head. u For all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver i...
Page 20 - Adjusting the volume; Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume
Daily use 20 Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. u If you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the push button or the rocker switch, or use a remote control.Refer to section "Controls" for your personal settings. An o...
Page 21 - Changing the hearing program
Daily use 21 Changing the hearing program Hearing programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument. They help you to select the optimal setup for every listening situation. An optional signal can indicate the change of the hearing program. u To change the he...
Page 23 - Telephone program; On the phone
On the phone 23 When you are on the phone, hold the telephone receiver slightly above your ear. The hearing instrument and telephone receiver have to be aligned. Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered. Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using t...
Page 24 - automatically
On the phone 24 Automatic program switch (AutoPhone) Your hearing instrument can automatically select the telephone program when you hold the telephone receiver close to the ear. When you end the phone call, the previously used program is activated. If you want to use this function, ask your He...
Page 25 - NOTICE
On the phone 25 NOTICE Magnets can disturb electrical devices and delete stored data. u Keep magnets away from computers, monitors, television sets, storage media and other electronic equipment/devices. WARNING Risk of affecting life support systems! u Use a magnet only when it is a safe distance...
Page 26 - Telecoil program and remote control; Audio induction loops
Audio induction loops 26 Many telephones as well as public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can directly receive the desired signal – without distracting noise in the environment. You can usuall...
Page 27 - Cleaning; Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care 27 Siemens hearing instruments are so robust that they will function reliably for years. It is, however, important that you take care of your instruments and observe a few basic rules, which will soon become habit. Cleaning For hygiene reasons and to maintain functionality, ...
Page 28 - Drying
Maintenance and care 28 Drying u Dry your hearing instruments overnight. u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. Storage u During longer periods of non-use, store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment (and batteries removed) in a drying system in or...
Page 29 - Exchanging Click Domes
Maintenance and care 29 Exchanging Click Domes If you have problems removing the old Click Dome, use the packaging of the Click Domes or the removal tool: The removal tool is available as an accessory.To exchange Click Domes: u Follow the instructions on the packing of the Click Domes or the instr...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 30 Problem and possible solutionsSound is weak. ■ Increase the volume. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending on the battery type). ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. ■ Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. ■ Decr...
Page 31 - Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter
Troubleshooting 31 Problem and possible solutionsHearing instrument does not work. ■ Turn the hearing instrument on. ■ Gently close the battery compartment completely. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending on the battery type). ■ Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. ■ Pow...
Page 32 - Intended use; Important information
Important information 32 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. acousticians, audiologists or ENT doctors. Use the hearing instrumen...
Page 33 - Disposal information
Important information 33 Disposal information 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 electronic equipment."Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEE...
Page 34 - FCC compliance
Important information 34 N14203 (EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH for compliance may void the FCC a...
Page 35 - Conformance information
Important information 35 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is enco...
Page 36 - Personal safety; Important safety information
Important safety information 36 Personal safety CAUTION Risk of injury! u Always wear the receiver cable with an ear piece. u Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached. WARNING Risk of affecting electronic equipment! u In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restri...
Page 37 - WARNING
Important safety information 37 WARNING Risk of explosion! u Do not use your hearing instruments in explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas). WARNING Choking hazard! Your hearing instruments contain small parts which can be swallowed. u Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out...
Page 38 - Product safety
Important safety information 38 Product safety NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments. u Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery. u Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. NOTICE u Protect your hearing i...
Page 43 - Country-specific information
Country-specific information 43 Country-specific information