User manual SIEMENS CENTRA ACTIVE

[. . . ] If the number is written in blue, the hearing instrument is for the left ear. CIC 4 Battery insertion and removal Handling the battery Remove the tab on your battery only when you are ready to use it. Three useful tips: · The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. You can recognize the negative (-) side by the colored ring. · Always keep spare batteries with you. · If you think you cannot change the battery by yourself, ask someone to help you: a family member, friend or your hearing instrument specialist. Inserting the battery: Open the battery compartment with your fingernail pull the tab on the battery compartment door outward until the door swings open all the way as shown in the illustration. 5 Insert a proper sized battery so that the "+" symbol on the battery matches the "+" marked on the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip. [. . . ] Once inserted, you should be able to feel if the hearing instrument is correctly positioned. 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 To remove the hearing instrument, push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen it or pull gently on your ear. Then using your index finger, slowly pull the hearing instrument from your ear. The completely-in-the-canal hearing instruments can be removed by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head. Caution: Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument. 9 Turning your hearing system on and off Via the battery compartment Your CENTRA hearing system turns on automatically when a battery is inserted and the compartment door is completely closed. To turn the hearing system off, open the compartment completely. Via the push button Your hearing instrument specialist can also program your hearing system to be turned ON and OFF using the program button. To turn your hearing instrument OFF, press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds. To turn your hearing instrument ON again, press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds. Please note that when you turn your hearing instrument OFF using the program button, you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the instrument to reset before you can turn it back ON again using the program button. It can be set to an automatic mode so the CENTRA hearing system automatically adjusts the microphone system from omni-directional to directional mode and back, depending on the hearing situation. For example: A typical situation for the directional mode is a face-to-face conversation in a noisy environment. A typical situation for the omni-directional mode is when you are in more quiet environments and want to hear the sounds around you. Your hearing instrument specialist will program the operation of the directional microphone system to function either automatically or in conjunction with the program button based on your individual hearing requirements and preferences. If the directional microphone system is not programmed to function automatically, your hearing instrument specialist can instruct you on its use. 14 Using the volume control All CENTRA ITE hearing systemts can have a manual volume control expect your CIC system. In general, volume control of CENTRA hearing systems is fully automatic and there is no need to manually adjust the volume. Should you prefer manual volume control, however, CENTRA hearing systems can be programmed for manual adjustment. For manual adjustment, rotate the wheel-shaped volume control with your index finger to select the desired listening volume (clockwise = louder, counter-clockwise = softer). If your hearing system is equipped with a warning tone for volume control limits, once it is heard, adjusting the volume control further in that direction will have no effect. Learning function CENTRA hearing instruments memorize changes made in volume control settings. They are evaluated, averaged, and automatically applied. [. . . ] Use a magnet only if not in doubt about the safe distance. The safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm (4 inch). 17 Maintenance and care Your new Centra hearing system is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure best possible performance. If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, discontinue wearing your hearing system, and bring it to your hearing instrument specialist. [. . . ]