Siemens CIELO User Manual

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CIELO

User Guide
Behind-the-Ear System

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Congratulations !

As the owner of a new hearing system, you may once again
enjoy the sounds of your environment, and conversation
with your family and friends.

These instructions as well as guidance from your hearing
instrument specialist will help you understand how your new
hearing system works. In this guide, you’ll find instructions
about the insertion, removal and use of your CIELO
system. There are also tips and information on proper hand­ling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries. In addi­tion, a troubleshooting section is offered for your reference.

Your hearing improvement with a hearing system depends
on the fit of the hearing instruments, the type and degree
of hearing loss, and proper diagnostic testing. Of course, a
hearing system cannot restore normal hearing, and not
everyone will benefit equally.

More than 80 percent of individuals with a hearing loss have
a hearing loss in both ears. Studies show that even when a
hearing loss is worse in one ear, most people with a hearing
loss in both ears will benefit from wearing two instruments.

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Remember, a hearing system consists of finely-tuned devices
that have been specially designed and expertly adjusted for
your individual needs. Proper care and handling will ensure
the best possible performance of your CIELO hearing system.

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Contents

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Your CIELOTMBTE (behind-the-ear) hearing system

- CIELO S 4

- CIELO DIR

- CIELO P 5

- CIELO SP

Battery insertion and removal 6

Battery compartment door lock 9

Inserting and removing your CIELO BTE 10

Turning your CIELO BTE on and off 11

Using the program button 15
Using the directional microphone system 16
(CIELO DIR)
Using the volume control 17
(CIELO DIR, CIELO P and CIELO SP)
Audio input 18
(CIELO DIR, CIELO P and CIELO SP)

Using the telephone 20

Maintenance and care 21

Important notes 22

Troubleshooting tips 23

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Your CIELO BTE (behind-the­ear) hearing system

CIELO DIRCIELO S

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Features

1. Earhook

2. Microphone openings

3. Program button
with ON/OFF function

4. Volume control (only
CIELO DIR)

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5. Cover for programming
socket

6. Battery compartment

7. Color-coded typeplate
red = right instrument
blue = left instrument

8. Audio input

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CIELO SPCIELO P

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Features

1. Earhook

2. Microphone openings

3. Program button
with ON/OFF function

4. Volume control

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5. Cover for programming
socket

6. Battery compartment

7. Color-coded typeplate
red = right instrument
blue = left instrument

8. Audio input

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Battery insertion and removal

Handling the battery

The protective tab on your
battery should only be removed
when you are ready to use the
battery.

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 as shown in
the illustration.

Swivel open the battery compart­ment door, if not already open.
Place the proper size battery so
that the "+” symbol on the battery
matches the "+” marked on the
battery compartment.

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Gently close the battery compart­ment by 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.

Removing the battery

Normally the battery drops out
when the compartment is comple­tely open. If the battery does not
come out, lightly tap the system or
push the battery out with a pencil
as shown.

Low battery indicator

Your hearing system may be programmed to inform you
when the battery should be replaced for best system perfor­mance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or
experience low amplification power or volume. Change the
battery when either of these occurs.

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Caution:
Keep batteries and instruments away from the reach of

small children.
Batteries can be harmful if swallowed.
If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital
immediately.

Change the batteries when any of the following occur:

- volume becomes softer or weak

- you hear a battery signal beep

Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash.
Return them to your hearing instrument specialist
for environmentally correct disposal.

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