User manual SIEMENS ACURIS BEHIND-THE-EAR SYSTEM

[. . . ] Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance of your ACURIS hearing system. 2 Contents Page Your ACURIS TM Life BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing system Battery insertion and removal Inserting and removing your ACURIS Life Turning your ACURIS Life on and off e2e wireless TM Maintenance and care Important notes Troubleshooting tips 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 3 Your ACURIS Life BTE (behindthe-ear) hearing system ACURIS Life Optional: ACURIS Life g s a k (Standard earhook) g f k h d j h j Hearing system for mild to moderate hearing loss Features 1. Microphone opening Note: · Wear the LifeTube always with the LifeTip. · Make sure that the LifeTip is completely attached to the LifeTip Adapter. · Change the LifeTube or LifeTip when they are cracked. [. . . ] If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital imediately. 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. 7 Inserting and removing your ACURIS Life Make sure that your hearing instrument is turned off. Hold the LifeTip Adapter or 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 LifeTip Adapter with the LifeTip or earmold into its proper position by adjusting it until it is firmly seated in your ear. Once inserted, you should feel whether the LifeTip Adapter with the LifeTip or earmold is placed correctly. Next, place your hearing instrument behind your ear and turn it on. Tip: Practice inserting and removing your hearing instrument correctly. An 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. 8 Turning your ACURIS Life on and off Your ACURIS Life 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. To turn on Fully close the battery compartment to turn the instrument ON. 9 e2e wirelessTM Unique to your ACURIS Life hearing system is the e2e (ear-toear) wireless TM 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. - with the ePocket are three programs available. - with the ePocket the volume can be changed. For further information on the ePocket, contact your hearing instrument specialist or refer to the ePocket user guide. 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. 10 Wireless remote control ePocket TM (accessory) With the wireless function you also have the possibility of using the ePocket (bi-directional remote control) from Siemens. [. . . ] Operation is subject to the following 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. · Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IC: 267AB-WL001 13 Troubleshooting tips Your ACURIS hearing system is an extremely reliable device. However, should a problem occur, this can usually be corrected quickly. [. . . ]