User manual SIEMENS IMINI

[. . . ] Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instruments. 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 device better. [. . . ] Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional. In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. Refer to local authorities for further information. Do not use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions (e. g. 6 Handling batteries Handling batteries original size Always use the right size batteries. Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. In some types of instruments the sounds may become fainter or you may hear additional sounds. This means that the battery power is low. Low battery indicator Your Hearing Care Professional can activate an acoustic signal to inform you when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear an acoustic signal or experience low amplification power, replace the battery. 7 Handling batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert the battery. Make sure the "+" symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned. Close the battery compartment. 8 Inserting and removing the hearing instrument Inserting and removing the hearing instrument Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage. Inserting Insert the hearing instrument into the ear canal. Slightly twist and push the hearing instrument into its proper position. Removing Push lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the hearing instrument. Pull the hearing instrument out. 9 Turning your hearing instrument on and off Turning your hearing instrument on and off On Fully close the battery compartment to turn your hearing instrument on. Off Fully open the battery compartment to turn your hearing instrument off. Power-on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a "power-on delay" feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional. This allows you to turn the hearing instrument on with an automatic delay of 6/12/18 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling). 10 Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Your hearing instruments are highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean instruments regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instruments and to avoid health problems. [. . . ] Power-on delay is active ­ wait 18 seconds and check again. Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. Hearing instrument does not work. Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems. 13 Disposal information Disposal information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Paliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment. " Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). Recycle hearing instruments, batteries and accessories according to national regulations. [. . . ]