Siemens ARTIS 2 CUSTOM User Guide

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ARTIS 2 Custom
User Guide
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Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instru-
ment from Siemens. This hearing instrument was indi-
vidually designed for your hearing impairment and is
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.
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Contents
Your ARTIS 2 Custom hearing instrument 4
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Intended use 6
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General notes on safety 7
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Handling batteries 8
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Applying and removing your hearing instrument 11
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Turning your hearing instrument on and off 13
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Changing the hearing program (optional) 14
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Directional microphone system (optional) 15
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Volume control (optional) 16
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e2e wireless and ePocket (accessory) 17
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ePocket (accessory) 18
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Automatic telephone program (optional) 19
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Maintenance and care 21
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Troubleshooting tips 22
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Disposal information 24
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Your hearing instrument configuration 25
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Your ARTIS 2 Custom hearing instrument
ARTIS 2 IT
(battery type: 13 or 312*)
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Your hearing system 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.
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ARTIS 2 CT
(battery type: 312)
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Your ARTIS 2 Custom hearing instrument
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ARTIS 2 CS
(battery type: 10)
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Feature
1 First microphone 2 Second microphone TwinMic 3 Battery compartment 4 Program button (optional) 5 Volume control (optional) 6 Vent 7 Removal cord (optional)
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ARTIS 2 CIC
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TM
(optional)
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Intended use
Intended use
Hearing 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.
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General notes on safety
General notes on safety
NOTE
Your 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi­tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inerference, 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.
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WARNING
Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!
Don't use your hearing instruments (and remote control) in areas where there is a danger of explosion.
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Handling batteries
NOTICE
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.
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Turn 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 prolonged period of time.
Low battery indicator
Your 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 expe­rience low amplification power, replace the battery.
Using a remote control
If you have the optional ePocket remote control, the bat­tery status can be checked using the "battery read out" function. (See the ePocket user guide for more informa­tion.)
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Always keep spare batteries with you.
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Handling batteries
Inserting the battery:
Completely open the battery com­partment with 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 compartment by gently pressing 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.
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Handling batteries
Removing the battery:
Completely open the battery compartment. Lightly push the battery out with your finger or a
pencil.
WARNING
Keep batteries and instruments out ot the reach of children. If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately.
NOTE
Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.
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Applying and removing your hearing instrument
Applying your hearing instrument:
Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger and in­sert 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.
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Applying and removing your hearing instrument
Removing your hearing instrument:
Push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen the hearing instrument or pull gently on your ear.
Then using your index finger, carefully pull the hearing instrument out.
The completely-in-the-canal hearing instruments can be removed by pulling the small removal cord.
NOTICE
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.
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Turning your hearing instrument on and off
Using the battery compartment
Turn on:
Insert the battery and close the compartment door completely. Your ARTIS 2 Custom 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 3 seconds.
Turn off:
Press and hold the program button for approximately 3 seconds. If you turn your hearing instrument off this way you must wait approximately 10 seconds before your can turn it on.
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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 12 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).
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Changing the hearing program (optional)
How to select programs
Your ARTIS 2 Custom hearing instrument offers up to four hearing programs for specific listening environ­ments.
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 a beep. The number of beeps your hear co­incides with the selected program.
Example
You turn your hearing instrument on. It is automatically in program 1. You want to change to program 2.
Press the program button once. Your hear 2 beeps. You are now in program 2.
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the hearing program will be changed on both instruments simultane­ously if e2e wireless is activated.
Your Hearing Care Professional can write down the perso­nal program configuration of your hearing instrument on page 25.
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NOTE
You can also use the ePocket remote control to change the hearing program.
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Using the directional microphone system (optional)
A directional microphone system helps you to focus on sounds in front of you by fading out background noises behind you, e.g. in a face-to-face con­versation within a noisy environment. Your Hearing Care Professional can set it to automatic mode so the hearing instrument automatically adjusts the microphone system, depending on the hearing situation. Alternatively it can be programmed to operate with the program button. Your Hearing Care Professional can write down the personal configuration of your hearing instrument on page 25.
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Volume control (optional)
The volume of your ARTIS 2 Custom is controlled automa­tically and there is no need to manually adjust it.
Should you prefer manual volume control, your Hearing Care Professional can program the hearing instrument for manual adjustment.
Rotate the volume control with your index finger to select the desired liste­ning volume.
Your hearing instrument will not exceed your maximum volume. Signal tones can be programmed to indicate when the volume control limit is reached. Adjusting the volume fur­ther in that direction will then have no effect.
Learning function
If activated by the Hearing Care Professional your hearing instrument memorizes changes made in volume control settings. Over time it automatically adapts the volume setting for each program according to your preferences.
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the volume will be changed on both instruments simultaneously.
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NOTE
You can also use the ePocket remote control to adjust the volume.
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e2e wireless and ePocket (accessory)
e2e wireless
Your ARTIS 2 Custom hearing instrument is equipped with e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless technology.
Advantages of this wireless functionality:
Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to different listening situations.
Allows use of accessories, e.g. ePocket (remote control) Provides synchronization of the settings in the system.
If you change the volume or 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 instrument. The ePocket can be activated or deactivated separately.
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NOTE
The performance of e2e 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.
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ePocket (accessory)
wireless remote control
The e2e wireless function of your ARTIS 2 cu­stom hearing instrument allows you to use an ePocket to change the program and volume of your hearing instrument and to read out the instrument settings. For further information about ePocket, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the ePocket user guide.
NOTE
In the event your hearing instrument can be con­trolled by another person's remote control unit (RCU), return your RCU and hearing instrument to the service department to change the transmission key.
When operating the hearing instrument in T-coil mode, the wireless function may cause a pulsing noise. This is due to pick-up of the transmission signal by the hearing instrument T-coil. When your hearing instrument is in T-coil mode please use remote control with a distance greater than 10 cm (4 inches).
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Automatic telephone program (optional)
With the AutoPhoneTM function, your hearing instrument will automatically switch to the telephone program when you hold a telephone handset near your hearing instrument (*). It will return to the previously used hearing program after you have finished speaking and have moved the handset away from the hearing instrument.
You can also select the telephone program manually by using the program button.
The telephone program can be set to microphone mode or telecoil mode. Your Hearing Care Professional will program your hearing instrument to fit your individual require­ments.
(*) AutoPhone magnet accessory
Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function. In this case, use the AutoPhone magnet, enclosed in your hearing instrument package, and attach it to the telephone receiver to activate the AutoPhone function.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional to find out if this accessory is right for your hearing care needs.
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Automatic telephone program (optional)
NOTE
Magnets can pose risks to electronics and magnetic storage mediums when placed in close proximity. Take care not to set magnets near computers, color monitors, television sets, floppy discs, video/audio tapes and other electronic equipment.
Keep magnets out of the reach of children. If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital.
Magnets may interfere with the operation of life supporting systems (e.g. pacemakers, magnetic valves). 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 inches).
See the AutoPhone magnet user guide for instructions on how to position the magnet.
Use only the magnet that is delivered with the hearing instrument.
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Maintenance and care
Your hearing instrument is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance.
Clean instrument and earmold regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instrument and to avoid health problems.
Clean your hearing instrument with a soft, dry tissue, as necessary.
Place your hearing instrument in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight.
Occasionally bring your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Professional to change the wax guard, clean the venting channel, microphone and sound outlets.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional for special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instrument in good condition.
If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, ask your Hearing Care Professional for help. Minor fit adjustments and polishing can often correct this condition.
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NOTICE
Do not put the hearing instrument in water.
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Troubleshooting tips
Your ARTIS 2 Custom 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.
Problem Cause
Sound is weak or no sound
Instrument emits whistling sound
Sound is distorted
Instrument emits signal tones
Instrument does not work
Weak or dead battery Instrument not turned on
Instrument clogged Volume too low
Improper seating in ear Volume too high Clogged with wax or excessive wax in ears
Volume too high Weak battery Clogged with wax
Battery compartment not completely closed Weak battery Instrument is in telecoil mode
Instrument is not turned on Battery compartment not completely closed Dead battery Battery polarity reversed Power-on delay is active
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Possible Solution
Insert new standard battery Close battery door completely or press and hold the
program button for approximately 2 seconds Clean instrument Increase volume (with ePocket or volume control)
Try reinserting instrument until it fits securely Lower volume (with ePocket or volume control) Clean instrument or contact your Hearing Care Professional
Lower volume (with ePocket or volume control) Replace battery Exchange or have your wax guard changed
Gently close battery compartment completely Replace battery Change to another program
Turn instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Insert new standard battery Make sure battery is inserted correctly Wait 12 seconds and check again
If you still encounter problems after trying these sugge­stions, consult your Hearing Care Professional.
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Disposal information
Within the European Union, the marked equip­ment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and elec­tronical equipment". Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).
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Recycle your hearing instrument according to national regulations.
For disposal within the EU please send device to the following address:
United Kingdom Malta Ireland Siemens 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 Dublin
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www.hearing-siemens.com
With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.
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Your hearing instrument configuration
Hearing instrument
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Model
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Battery yes no Power on delay yes no yes no Volume control yes no yes no Push button yes no
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on off Low battery warning on off on off Volume control limit on off on off Volume control change on off
Hearing program
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Description of the hearing program
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Serial number
ePocket
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© Siemens AG, 03.2007 · ANR Document No. A91SAT-00160-99T2-7600 Order/Item No. 101 48 952 Printed in Germany
PUBLICIS
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Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0
www.siemens.com /hearing
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