Sivantos WL002ITE ITE Hearing Aid User Manual USer Manual

Sivantos GmbH ITE Hearing Aid USer Manual

USer Manual

Pure 700 CIC, Pure 500 CIC User Guide
Dear customer,Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. This hearing instrument was individually manufactures according to the shape of your ears and is fitted specially 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.If you have any further questions, please contact your Hearing Care Professional.1Introduction3
Your Pure CIC hearing instrument 6Intended use 7General notes on safety 8Handling batteries 9Low battery indicator - 9Inserting the battery 1 - 0Removing the battery 1 - 1Inserting hearing instruments 12Removing hearing instruments 13Turning your hearing instrument on and off 14Using the battery compartment 1 - 4Using the program button (optional) 1 - 4Power-on delay - 15Changing the hearing program 16How to select programs 1 - 6Using the program button (optional) 1 - 6Using the remote control (optional) 1 - 7e2e wireless 2.0 (optional) 18Maintenance and care 19Contents234567891011124
Contents 2Accessories 21Remote control 2 - 1Tek wireless enhancement 2 - 2Troubleshooting tips 24Technical information 26Your hearing instrument configuration 28Disposal information 2913141516175
Feature1 Vent2 Battery compartment3 Program button (optional)4 Microphone5 Removal cord (optional)Your hearing Instrument is individually manufactured according to the shape of your ear canals.Each hearing instrument can be identified by the serial number located on the outside of the instrument.If the number is written in red, the hearing instrument is for the right ear.If the number is written in blue, the hearing instrument is for the left ear.Pure 700 CIC / Pure 500 CIC(battery type: 10)2514Your Pure CIC hearing instrument336
Intended use 4Hearing 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 acousticians.Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instrument.Symbols:Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE!WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries,CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage.Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better.Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done.7
General notes on safety5NOTICE for batteriesTurn your hearing instrument off when not in use to preserve the battery.Leaking batteries damage the instrument. Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for a pro-longed period of time.NOTICEYour 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 or aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.Do not wear your hearing instrument when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays.WARNINGRisk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!Don't use your hearing instruments (and remote control) in areas where there is a danger of explosions.In some countries restrictions for the usage of wire-less equipment exists.Refer to local authorities for further information.8
Handling batteries 610 Remove the tab on your battery only when you are ready to use it. The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you.Low battery indicatorYour Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to inform you when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear an intermittent series of beeps or expe-rience low amplification power, replace the battery.original size9
Inserting the batteryOpen the battery compart-ment 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 com-partment by gently pres-sing 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.6Handling of batteries10
6Handling of batteriesRemoving the batteryOpen the battery compartment completely. Lightly push the battery out with your finger or a pencil. Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.WARNINGChoking hazard posed by small parts. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and acces - sories out of children's reach.If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital X immediately.If infants, small children or mentally disabled X persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision.11
Inserting hearing instruments7Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger and in-sert it into the ear canal.Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated.Lightly press inward for a secure and comfortable fit.You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. Once inserted, you should be able to feel if the hearing instrument is correctly positioned.12
8Removing hearing instruments Push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen the hearing instrument or pull gently on your ear. Then your hearing instrument can be removed by using the small removal cord.NOTICENever pull on the battery compartment door to remo-ve the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument.13
Turning your hearing instrument on and off9Using the battery compartmentTurn on:Insert the battery and close the compartment door completely. Your Pure CIC hearing instrument turns on automatically.Turn off:Open the compartment completely.Using the program button (optional)Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to be turned on and off using the program button.Turn on:Press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds.Turn off:Press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds.If you turn your hearing instrument off this way you must wait approximately 10 seconds before your can turn it on.14
9Turning your hearing instrument on and offYou can also use the remote control to turn your hea-ring instrument on and off.Power-on delayYour hearing instrument is equipped with a "power-on de-lay" feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional. This allows you to turn the hearing instru-ment on with an automatic delay of 6, 12 or 18 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).15
How to select programsYour Pure CIC hearing instrument offers up to 5 hearing programs for specific listening environments.10 Changing the hearing programUsing the program button (optional) Select a program using the program button.Each time you press the program button, your hearing instrument switches to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal.Example Turn your hearing instrument on. It is automatically in program 1. You want to change to program 2. Press the program button once. You hear an acoustic signal. You are now in program 2.Your Hearing Care Professional can activate or deacti-vate acoustic signals.16
You can also use the remote control to change the hearing program if your Pure CIC hearing instruments are equipped with e2e wireless 2.0.10Changing the hearing programIf you are wearing two hearing instruments, the hearing program will be changed on both instruments simultane-ously if your Pure CIC hearing instruments are equipped with e2e wireless 2.0.Your Hearing Care Professional can write down the perso-nal program configuration of your hearing instrument on page 28.Using the remote control (optional)17
e2e wireless 2.0 (optional)11Your Pure CIC hearing instrument is equipped with wire-less technology.Advantages of the wireless functionalityAutomatically adjusts both hearing instruments simul-taneously to different listening situations.Allows use of accessories, e.g. Tek.Provides synchronization of the settings in the system. If you change the program on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted.Your Hearing Care Professional can activate or deactivate the wireless functionality of your hearing instruments. For further information contact your Hearing Care Profes-sional.The performance of wireless may be affected by electromagnetic interference – e.g. from a computer monitor or halogen lamp system controlled by a switching power supply.Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.18
Maintenance and care 12NOTICE Do not put the hearing instrument in water.Your hearing instrument is a highly sensitive system. Pro-per care and handling will ensure the best possible perfor-mance.If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, disconti-nue wearing your hearing instrument, and bring it to your Hearing Care Professional. Minor fit adjustments and poli-shing can often correct this condition. If soreness persists, discontinue wearing the hearing instrument and see your physician.If excessive earwax accumulates when wearing your hearing instrument, consult your Hearing Care Professio-nal.19
12 Maintenance and careYour hearing instrument may be equipped with a sieve, re-cess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the hearing instrument.Clean your hearing instrument daily with a soft and dry tissue to prevent damage to the hearing instrument and to avoid health problems.Place your hearing instrument in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight.Occasionally bring your hearing instrument to your Hea-ring Care Professional to change the wax guard, clean the venting channel, microphone and sound out-lets, and for general system maintenance.Ask your Hearing Care Professional for special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instrument in good condition.20
Remote controlThe wireless function of your Pure CIC hearing instrument allows you to use a remote control to change the pro-gram, volume or to turn your hearing instrument on and off.For further information about the remote control, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote con-trol user guide.In the event your hearing instrument can be Xcontrolled by another person's remote control unit, return your remote control and hearing instrument to the Hearing Care Professional for adjustment.Accessories (optional) 1321
Accessories (optional)13Tek wireless enhancementYour hearing instruments together with the Tek Connect remote control will allow you to con-nect your hearing instruments to the growing world of technology. Via a special Bluetooth connection it is possible to receive audio signals from your mobile, your television or your mp3-player.For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek user guide or ask your Hearing Care Professional.P1 P2MICRORIC TEKP5P4P322
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Problem Cause Possible SolutionSound is weak or no soundWeak or dead batteryInstrument not turned onInstrument cloggedVolume too lowInsert new standard batteryClose battery door completely or press and hold the pro-gram button for approximately 2 secondsClean instrumentIncrease volume (only with optional remote control)Instrument emits whistling soundImproper seating in earClogged with wax or excessive wax in earsTry reinserting instrument until it fits securelyClean instrument or contact your Hearing Care ProfessionalSound is distortedVolume too highWeak batteryClogged with waxLower volume (only with optional remote control)Replace batteryExchange or have your wax guard changedInstrument emits signal tonesBattery compartment not completely closedWeak batteryGently close battery compartment completelyReplace batteryInstrument does not workInstrument is not turned onBattery compartment not completely closedDead batteryBattery polarity reversedPower-on delay is activeTurn instrument onGently close battery compartment completelyInsert new standard batteryMake sure battery is inserted correctlyWait 18 seconds and check againYour Pure CIC hearing instrument is an extremely reliable device. Should a problem occur, it can usually be corrected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues.Troubleshooting tips1424
Problem Cause Possible SolutionSound is weak or no soundWeak or dead batteryInstrument not turned onInstrument cloggedVolume too lowInsert new standard batteryClose battery door completely or press and hold the pro-gram button for approximately 2 secondsClean instrumentIncrease volume (only with optional remote control)Instrument emits whistling soundImproper seating in earClogged with wax or excessive wax in earsTry reinserting instrument until it fits securelyClean instrument or contact your Hearing Care ProfessionalSound is distortedVolume too highWeak batteryClogged with waxLower volume (only with optional remote control)Replace batteryExchange or have your wax guard changedInstrument emits signal tonesBattery compartment not completely closedWeak batteryGently close battery compartment completelyReplace batteryInstrument does not workInstrument is not turned onBattery compartment not completely closedDead batteryBattery polarity reversedPower-on delay is activeTurn instrument onGently close battery compartment completelyInsert new standard batteryMake sure battery is inserted correctlyWait 18 seconds and check againIf you still encounter problems after trying these sugge-stions, consult your Hearing Care Professional.1425
15 Technical informationOperating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHzThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users aut-hority to operate the equipment. Siemens Pure 500 CIC, Pure 700 CICThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canady. Operation is subject to the following 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.Siemens Pure 500 CIC WL, Pure 700 CIC WLFCC ID; SGI-WL002ITEIC: 267AB-WL002This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canady. Operation is subject to the following 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.26
15Technical informationThis 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a re-sidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm-ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe- rent from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.27
Hearing instrumentLEFT RIGHTCIC Model CICSerial number10 Battery 10yes no Power on delay yes noyes no Push button yes noyes no e2e wireless 2.0 yes noSignal toneson off Low battery warning on offon off Volume control limit on offon off Volume control change on offHearingprogram Description of the hearing program12345Remote controlSerial numberYour hearing instrument configuration1628
Disposal information 17Within the European Union, the marked equip-ment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and elec-tronical equipment."Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).NOTERecycle your hearing instruments and batteries accor-ding to national regulations.For disposal within the EU please send devices to the following address:United Kingdom Malta IrelandSiemens Charles de Giorgio LTD Howth Junction Hearing Instruments 39-40 South Street Business Center Newton Road Valetta CMR 01 Kilbarrack Crawley RH109TT P.O. Box 374 5 Dublinwww.hearing-siemens.comWith the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. 012329
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www.siemens.com /hearingSiemens Audiologische Technik GmbHGebbertstrasse 12591058 ErlangenGermanyPhone +49 9131 308 0© Siemens AG, 03.2008 · ANR Document No. A91SAT-00356-99T1-7600 Order/Item No. 102 97 495Printed in Germany

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