Siemens CIELO - User Manual

4 Siemens Hearing Instruments Digital technology Inside your hearing instrument, the microphone,analog-to-digital converter, digital signalprocessor, receiver and other specializedcomponents process sound that is directed to theeardrum and auditory system. The microphone picks up sound waves fromthe...

CIELO 2 BTEs 5 Identifying the left and righthearing instruments CIELO 2 BTEs may be color-coded for yourconvenience. The left ear hearing instrument mayhave a blue typeplate, and the right ear hearinginstrument may have a red typeplate (Fig. 2). Fig. 2: Location of typeplate Typeplate

6 Siemens Hearing Instruments On CIELO 2 Life BTEs, the left ear hearinginstrument also has a blue number on the LifeTipAdapter, and the right ear hearing instrumentalso has a red number on the LifeTip Adapter (Fig.3). Fig. 3: Location of right and left designator on LifeTip Adapter Color-coded numb...

CIELO 2 BTEs 7 Using your CIELO 2hearing instrument Battery size The chart below provides the proper battery sizeused in your hearing instrument. It’srecommended that you also check with yourAudiologist or Hearing Care Provider regardingthe correct battery. Model Battery size CIELO 2 Life Behind-the...

8 Siemens Hearing Instruments Inserting the battery To insert the battery into the hearing instrument,swivel open the door of the battery compartment.Place the proper size battery (see "Battery" sectionor consult your Audiologist or Hearing CareProvider) in the battery compartment so that th...

CIELO 2 BTEs 9 Fig. 5: Inserting the battery into CIELO 2 Life Battery compartment door lock(not available on CIELO 2 Life) CIELO 2 hearing instruments are equipped witha lock that prevents the unintentional opening ofthe battery compartment. This feature is locatedon the inner side of the hearing a...

10 Siemens Hearing Instruments Remember, the battery should be removed whenyour hearing instrument is not in use. Thisprevents possible damage from battery leakageand avoids draining the battery if the hearinginstrument is not switched off. Fig. 6: Battery compartment door lock Low battery indicator...

CIELO 2 BTEs 11 WARNING: Choking hazard posed by small parts. • Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of children’s reach. • If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately. • If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments,ensure...

12 Siemens Hearing Instruments expansion or leakage of the battery, if theinstrument is not fully turned off. • Always carry spare batteries in the event that your current battery goes dead. Place each sparebattery in an individual, non-metallic containerto prevent contact with other batteries or me...

CIELO 2 BTEs 13 Your hearing instrument may also beprogrammed to allow you to turn it on and offusing the memory button, where applicable. Toturn the instrument off using the memory button,press and hold the button for 3 – 5 seconds.To turn the instrument back on, press and holdthe memory button for...

14 Siemens Hearing Instruments Attaching the earmold (where provided) If your earmold detaches, gently insert theearhook of the hearing instrument intothe tubing and earmold supplied by yourAudiologist or Hearing Care Provider (Fig. 7). Fig. 7: Attaching the earmold Inserting and removing CIELO 2 he...

16 Siemens Hearing Instruments ear (Fig. 10). Finally, place the retention strandinto the bottom of the ''bowl'' of your ear. Fig. 10: Inserting the hearing instrument To remove the instrument, gently pull the LifeTip out of your ear (Fig. 11) and carefully liftthe hearing instrument off of your ear...

CIELO 2 BTEs 17 Health considerations If soreness or skin irritation develops, discontinuewearing your hearing instrument, and bring theinstrument and earmold to your Audiologist orHearing Care Provider. Minor fit adjustments andearmold modification can often correct thiscondition. If soreness persi...

18 Siemens Hearing Instruments Using the memory button (where provided) Your CIELO 2 BTE hearing instrument may haveup to 4 memories, also called hearing programs.The memories are selected with the memorybutton. The last memory in CIELO 2, CIELO 2 P,and CIELO 2 SP instruments is activatedautomatical...

CIELO 2 BTEs 19 Below is a list of listening environmentsprogrammed into your CIELO 2 hearinginstrument. Memory Listening number environment 1 _________________________________ 2 _________________________________ 3 _________________________________ 4 _________________________________ Audio Input (wh...

CIELO 2 BTEs 21 Using the telecoil(not available on CIELO 2 Life) The telecoil mode is intended for telephone use. In the telecoil mode, place the telephone receiverclose to your hearing instrument forbest reception. By trying various positions of thetelephone receiver, you will discover what worksb...

22 Siemens Hearing Instruments speaking on the phone, move the handset awayfrom the hearing instrument and the microphonemode will re-establish itself. AutoPhone magnet accessory There is an AutoPhone magnet accessory availablefor your telephone that can be used with theAutoPhone feature of your hea...

CIELO 2 BTEs 23 Volume control (where provided) Your CIELO 2 BTE hearing instrument is fullyautomatic. There is no need to manually adjustthe volume control. However, if you prefermanual volume control, your CIELO 2, CIELO 2 P,or CIELO 2 SP BTE can be programmed formanual adjustments, too. If your i...

CIELO 2 BTEs 25 Audio input (where available) The CIELO 2, CIELO 2 P, and CIELO 2 SP hearinginstrument is equipped with audio inputcapability. This enables you to connect yourhearing instrument into other audio sources suchas a tape recorder, television, infrared or FMsystem using an audio shoe acce...

26 Siemens Hearing Instruments Attaching and removing the audio input shoe To attach an audio input shoe, open the batterycompartment to the first catch. For CIELO 2 P andCIELO 2 SP models, open the audio input flap.Hook the audio input shoe in from the front.Gently press it into place so that it at...

CIELO 2 BTEs 27 Identification information Your hearing instruments have a serial numberengraved on them. The location of the serialnumber will vary according to the style of hearinginstrument you have chosen. The year of manufacture is incorporated into theserial number. Please note the warranty is...

28 Siemens Hearing Instruments Maintenance and care Consult your Audiologist or Hearing Care Providerabout appropriate cleaning and maintenance foryour particular type of earmold(s) or LifeTube(s)and LifeTip(s). Always store your hearing instrument inside itscase. A soft carrying pouch is also inclu...