Siemens Intuis ITE User Manual
INTUIS
TM
User Guide
Custom hearing system
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Congratulations!
As the owner of a new hearing instrument, 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
Care Professional will help you understand how your
new hearing instrument works. In this guide, you’ll find
instruc tions on insertion, removal and use of your INTUIS
TM
hearing instrument. 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 instrument
depends on the fit of the hearing instruments, the type and
degree of hearing loss, and proper diagnostic testing. Of
course, a hearing instrument 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 hearing
instruments.
Remember, a hearing instrument 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 INTUIS
hearing instrument.
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Contents
Page
Description of your INTUIS custom hearing instrument 4
Handling the battery 5
Inserting and removing your custom hearing instruments 8
Turning your hearing instrument on and off 10
Using the program button 11
Using the volume control 13
Using the telephone 14
Maintenance and care 16
Important notes 18
Troubleshooting tips 19
Disposal information 21
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Description of your INTUIS
custom hearing instrument
Your hearing instrument is
individually manufactured
according to the shape of your
ears or ear canals.
1. First Microphone
2. Second microphone TwinMic
TM
(optional)
3. Battery compartment
4. Program button (optional)
5. Volume control (optional)
6. Vent
7. Removal cord (optional)
Each hearing instrument can be
identified by the serial number
located on the outside of the ins trument. If the number is written
in red, the hearing instrument is
for the right ear. If the number is
written in blue, the hearing instru ment is for the left ear.
IT
CT
CS
CIC
1
3
5
6
3
6
1
4
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Hearing system Battery type
IT 312 or 13*
CT 312
CS/ CIC 10
* Consult your Hearing Care
Professional.
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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 Care Professional.
Low battery indicator
Your hearing instrument may be
pro grammed 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.
Battery type
original size
Handling the battery
Place the proper size battery into the
battery compartment door, making
sure that the "+" symbol on the
smooth side of the battery matches
the "+" symbol on the edge of the
battery compartment door, as shown
in the illustration. (Ask your Hearing
Care Professional if you have questions
about the correct battery size for your
hearing instrument.)
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Gently close the battery compartment. Do not force the
door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery is inserted properly. When the battery compartment
is completely closed, your hearing instrument is ready for use.
Inserting the battery:
Before using your hearing instrument,
place the battery into the battery compartment door. Using the fingernail of
either your thumb or index finger, pull
the tab on the battery compartment
door outward until the door swings
open all the way (see illustration).
Handling the battery
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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 Care Professional for
environmentally correct disposal.
Warning:
Batteries are toxic when swallowed.
- Keep batteries out of children’s reach.
- If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital
immediately.
Choking hazard posed by small parts
- Keep hearing instruments out of children’s reach.
- If infants, small children or mentally disabled
persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure
adequate supervision.
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Inserting and removing your
custom hearing instruments
Hold the hearing instrument with
your thumb and index finger,
carefully push the instrument in
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.
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.
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