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ARTIS e2e
User Guide
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 2 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 TM on insertion, removal and use of your ARTIS hearing sys- tem. There are also tips and informati
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 3 Contents Page Description of your ARTIS custom hearing system 4 Battery insertion and removal 5 Inserting and removing your custom hearing system 8 Turning your hearing system on and off 10 TM e2e wireless for ARTIS e2e systems 11 Using the program button 13 Using the volume control 15 Using the telephone 16 Maintenance and care 18 Important notes 20 Troubleshooting tips 21 3
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 4 Description of your ARTIS custom hearing system IT Your hearing system is individually manufactured according to the shape of your ears or ear canals. 1. First Microphone TM 2. Second microphone TwinMic CT (optional) 1 3. Battery compartment 3 4. Program button (optional) 4 5. Volume control (optional) 6 6. Vent CS 7. Removal cord (optional) 4 1 3 Each hearing instrument can be 5 identified by the serial number 6 located on the outs
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 5 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,
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 6 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 instrument specialist if you have questions about the correct battery size for your system) Gently close the battery compartment. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, c
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 7 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 - you see empty battery status on the display of your ePocket (only for ARTIS e2e systems). Do NOT throw used batteries into househol
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 8 Inserting and removing your custom hearing system 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 inst
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 9 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 com- partment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument,
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 10 Turning your hearing system on and off Using the battery compartment Insert a battery into your ARTIS hearing instrument and com- pletely close the compartment to turn the instrument on. To turn the instrument off using the battery compartment, open the compartment completely. Using the program button Your hearing instrument may also be programmed to allow you to turn it on and off using the program button. To turn your hearing ins
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 11 TM e2e wireless for ARTIS e2e systems Unique to your ARTIS e2e hearing system is the e2e TM (ear-to-ear) wireless technology. The wireless functionality: - Automatically adjusts the system to change both hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to different listening situations. - Allows use of accessories including the ePocket (bi-directional remote control). - Provides synchronization of the settings in the sys- tem. If you
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 12 TM ePocket accessory for ARTIS e2e systems Wireless remote control - TM ePocket (accessory) With the wireless function you also have the possibility of using the ePocket (bi-directional remote control) from Siemens. With it, you can change the program and volume of your hearing system and read out the system settings. For further information on the ePocket, contact your hearing instrument specialist or refer to the ePocket user
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 13 Using the program button Your ARTIS hearing system can have up to 4 programs. They can be selected with the program button. For ARTIS e2e systems The programs can be changed with the ePocket. (For instructions on selecting programs with the ePocket, refer to the ePocket user guide). These programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing system for specific listening environments. How to select programs To
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 14 Your hearing instrument specialist has programmed your instruments as follows: 1 2 3 4 Using the directional microphone system (where provided) According to your hearing needs, your ARTIS hearing system can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of you (directional mode) when you are having a face-to-face conversation in a noisy environment. The hearing system can also be adjusted when you are in quieter environments and wan
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 15 Using the volume control Volume control Your ARTIS hearing system is fully automatic. There is no need to manually adjust the volume control. However, if you prefer manual volume control, your ARTIS hearing system can be programmed for manual adjustment, too. If your system is programmed for manual adjustment, the wheel-shaped volume control can be rotated clockwise or forward (louder) or counterclockwise or backward (softer) to
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 16 Using the telephone Automatic telephone program (Not all systems) With AutoPhone functionality, your Artis hearing system will automa- tically switch to the telephone pro- gram when you hold a hearing- instrument-compatible-telephone handset near to your hearing ins- trument. When you have finished speaking on the phone and you move the telephone hand- set away from the hearing instrument, it will automatically return to the previ
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 17 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 tape and other electronic equipment. Keep magnets away from the reach of children. If swallowed consult your physician. Magnets may interfere with the operation of life supporting systems (i.e. pace-makers, magnetic valves etc
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 18 Maintenance and care Your new ARTIS 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. Minor fit adjustments and polishing can often correct this condition. If soreness persists, discontinue wearing the hearing system and see your p
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 19 2. Your hearing system may be equipped with a sieve, recess or guard on the sound outlet to pre- vent earwax from entering the hearing system. Your hearing care specialist will provide you with the wax protection appropriate for your system and can advise you how to clean or replace it. 3. Occasionally bring your hearing system to your hearing instrument specialist to change the wax guard, clean the venting channel, the microphone a
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240605401_Siemens_ARTIS_ITE_GB 19.12.2005 10:35 Uhr Seite 20 Important notes • Never expose your hearing system to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Do not store it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it when taking a shower or when applying hairspray. • As with all electrical, non gas-encapsulated systems, the hearing system must not be operated in explosion- endangered rooms. • Do not wear your hearing system , during short-wave therapy, or if you work with medical treatments with t
