Siemens CENTRA, User Manual

Page 1: ...CENTRA TM User Guide Custom hearing system s ...

Page 2: ...ur 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 i...

Page 3: ...sertion and removal 5 Inserting and removing your custom hearing system 8 Turning your hearing system on and off 10 e2e wirelessTM 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 instrument If the number is written in red the hearing ins trument is for the right ear If the number is written in blue the hearing instrument is for the left ear IT CT CS CIC 3 6 1 4 1 3 5 6 ...

Page 5: ...ion and removal Handling the battery Remove the tab on your battery only when you are ready to use it 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...

Page 6: ...door is completely closed your hearing instrument is ready for use 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 When using a remote control If you have an ePocketT...

Page 7: ...ysician 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 Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal ...

Page 8: ... 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 ins trument 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 ea...

Page 9: ...nger slowly pull the hearing instrument from your ear The completely in the canal hea ring 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 as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument ...

Page 10: ... and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds Please note that when you turn your hearing instrument OFF using the program button you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the instrument to reset before you can turn it back ON again using the program button Check with your hearing instrument specialist which ON OFF function your hearing system is equipped with Power on Delay Your heari...

Page 11: ...ttings in the system If you change the volume or program on one hearing instrument the other is automatically adapted Your hearing instrument specialist can activate or deactivate the e2e wireless functionality of your hearing system The ePocket function can be activated or deactivated separately Note The performance of the e2e wireless could be affected by electro magnetic interferences such as a...

Page 12: ...t your hearing instrument specialist or refer to the ePocket user guide Note In case the hearing aid is controlled by another person s re mote control unit RCU please return RCU and hearing aid to the service department for change of the transmission key During the use of the wireless link while instrument is opera ted in telephone coil mode pulsing noise may be heard due to pick up of the transmi...

Page 13: ...ogram two beeps for the second program etc The program button can be programmed for special functions Telephone coil When you hold a telephone receiver to your CENTRA hearing instrument the telephone program Auto Phone is automatically activated by the magnetic field of the receiver If you use a microphone headset instead of a tele phone receiver you can manually toggle to the program for micropho...

Page 14: ...onjunction with the program button based on your individual hearing requirements and preferences If the directional microphone system is not programmed to function automatically your hearing instrument specialist can instruct you on its use 1 2 3 4 Description of the hearing situation Hearingprogram Your CENTRA IT and CT hearing sys tem can have a directional micro phone system which can be pro gr...

Page 15: ... with a warning tone for volume control limits once it is heard adjusting the volume control further in that direction will have no effect Learning function CENTRA hearing instruments memorize changes made in volume control settings They are evaluated averaged and automatically applied This means that over time your hearing instrument automatically adapts to your preferences regarding the volume s...

Page 16: ...lect the telephone program manually by using the program button The telephone program can be set to microphone mode or telephone coil mode Your hearing ins trument specialist will program your hearing system to your individual requirements AutoPhone magnet accessory Some telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to automatically activate the AutoPhone function Most types of telephones howe...

Page 17: ...iscs credit cards video audio tapes and other elec tronic equip ment 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 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 inch ...

Page 18: ... your hearing system and bring it to your hearing instrument specialist Minor fit adjustments and polishing can often correct this condition If soreness persists discon tinue wearing the hearing system and see your physician If excessive earwax accumulates when wearing your hearing system consult your hearing instrument specialist 1 Caution Water will damage your hearing system Never put your hear...

Page 19: ...with a special moisture attracting capsule overnight The drying capsule draws damaging moisture out of the system Your hearing instrument specialist can provide you with special care sets and drying capsules to keep your hearing system in good condition 2 Your hearing system may be equipped with a sieve recess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the hearing system Your hea...

Page 20: ...r microwave oven Make sure to turn off the system when not in use This helps preserve the batteries When not wearing your system for long periods of time remove the batteries This prevents leakage which can sometimes occur in batteries Replace batteries that have a leakage immediately This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this dev...

Page 21: ...olarity Make sure battery is sound or reversed inserted correctly sound is weak Weak or dead Replace with new Battery battery Instrument not Close battery door turned on completely or press and hold program button if present for 3 seconds System clogged Clean System Volume too low Turn up volume control if present System Improper seating in Try reinserting the whistles ear instrument until it fits...

Page 22: ... Gently close the whistling is not completely battery compartment sound closed Weak battery Replace battery Change to another System is in telecoil program mode Hearing System not Turn on system system does turned on not work Battery compart Gently close the battery ment is not compartment completely completely close Dead battery Replace with new battery If you still encounter problems after tryin...

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Page 24: ... to change without prior notice 0123 With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concering medical devices 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 ...