User manual SIEMENS ARTIS LIFE BEHIND-THE-EAR SYSTEM

[. . . ] There are also tips and information on proper handling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries. 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. [. . . ] · Always keep spare batteries with you · If you feel 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. Place the proper size battery (Type 312) so that the "+" symbol on the battery matches the "+" marked on the battery compartment. 5 Gently close the battery compartment by pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip. 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. 6 Power-on-delay Your ARTIS Life hearing instrument may be equipped with a "power-on-delay" feature. In this case the hearing system is automatically turned on after a delay of 12 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling) Caution: Keep batteries and instruments away from the reach of small children. 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. 7 Inserting and removing your ARTIS Life Make sure that your hearing instrument is turned off. Hold the LifeTip Adapter or earmold between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into your ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. Gently work the LifeTip Adapter with the LifeTip or earmold into its proper position by adjusting it until it is firmly seated in your ear. Once inserted, you should feel whether the LifeTip Adapter with the LifeTip or earmold is placed correctly. [. . . ] Replace batteries that have a leakage immediately. 11 Troubleshooting tips Your ARTIS hearing system is an extremely reliable device. However, should a problem occur, this can usually be corrected quickly. Use this trouble shouting guide to sort out simple problems. PROBLEM System sound is weak CAUSE Weak battery POSSIBLE SOLUTION Replace with new battery Clean Life Tube or earmold System clogged System whistles Improper seating in ear (only with standard earhook) Try reinserting the instrument until it fits securely Clogged with wax or Clean Life Tube or ear excessive wax in mold or contact your ears hearing instrument specialist Crack in Life Tube or earmold tubing Contact your hearing instrument specialist Sound is distorted or intermittent Weak battery Replace battery 12 PROBLEM "Buzzing" or "whistling" sound CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Battery compartment Gently close the is not completely battery compartment closed Weak battery Replace battery Hearing system does not work System not turned on Battery compartpartment is not completely closed Dead battery Battery polarity reversed Power-on-delay is active Turn on system Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace with new battery Make sure battery is inserted correctly Wait and check after app. [. . . ]