Siemens Explorer 500 P, User Manual

Page 1: ...Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 Siemens AG 02 2008 SB Document No A91SAT 00461 99T1 7600 Order Item No 104 174 47 Printed in Germany Kids_en indb 36 Kids_en indb 36 13 02 2008 15 19 03 13 02 2008 15 19 03 ...

Page 2: ...Explorer 500 P User Guide Kids_en indb 1 Kids_en indb 1 13 02 2008 15 19 04 13 02 2008 15 19 04 ...

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Page 4: ...ildren and fitted specially to meet your child s indivi dual needs These instructions together with the guidance from your Hearing Care Professional will help you understand how the hearing instrument works If you have further questions please contact your Hea ring Care Professional Introduction 1 3 Kids_en indb 3 Kids_en indb 3 13 02 2008 15 19 04 13 02 2008 15 19 04 ...

Page 5: ...he battery 13 Locking the battery compartment 14 Inserting and removing your hearing instruments 15 Inserting 15 Removing 16 Turning your hearing instrument on and off 16 Using the battery compartment door 16 Using the volume control 16 Using the push button 16 Power on delay 16 Checking the hearing instrument s performance 17 Changing the hearing program 18 Contents 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Kids_en i...

Page 6: ...elephone program 23 Maintenance and care 25 Accessories 26 Colors and stickers 26 Remote control 27 Tek wireless enhancement 28 Troubleshooting tips 29 Technical information 31 Disposal information 33 Your hearing instrument configuration 34 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 Kids_en indb 5 Kids_en indb 5 13 02 2008 15 19 04 13 02 2008 15 19 04 ...

Page 7: ...ut 5 Volume control 6 Program button with ON OFF function 7 optional LED 8 Cover for programming socket 9 Typeplates Explorer 500 battery type 13 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 The Explorer 500 P hearing instruments 3 2 9 6 Kids_en indb 6 Kids_en indb 6 13 02 2008 15 19 04 13 02 2008 15 19 04 ...

Page 8: ...to the hearing instrument Symbols Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better Instruction Indicates that s...

Page 9: ... your child some time to get used to the hearing instruments and to feel the benefit in wearing them If it does not accept them do not enforce wearing the hearing instruments but try to provide them consistently Nevertheless always keep in mind that if a child does not accept his or her hearing instruments over a longer period of time this might also have other reasons Contact your Hearing Care Pr...

Page 10: ...g instrument when you are ex X posed to short waves a strong magnetic field a high frequency field or X rays NOTICE Turn the hearing instrument off when not in use to X preserve the battery Leaking batteries damage the instrument Remove X batteries when the instrument is not in use for a pro longed period of time WARNING Risk in explosive environments e g mining areas Don t use the hearing instrum...

Page 11: ...t your child does not detach the hearing instrument from the earmold Consult your Hearing Care Professional if the housing X is deformed Keep the battery compartment locked Verify the pro X per function of the locking mechanism Keep batteries and accessories out of children s reach X If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital imme X diately 6 10 Kids_en indb 10 Kids_en indb 10 13 02 2008 15 19...

Page 12: ...en you are ready to use them The positive side of the batteries is always the X smooth side Always keep spare batteries with you X Lock the battery compartment of the hearing instru X ment to avoid unintentional removal of the battery WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts Keep batteries and accessories out of children s reach X If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital imme X diately Ke...

Page 13: ...ith the marked on the battery compart ment XClose the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip Do not force the door shut If it does not X close easily check to see if the battery was inserted properly When the battery door is completely clo sed your hearing instrument is ready for use Lock the battery compartment X 7 12 Kids_en indb 12 Kids_en indb...

Page 14: ...X the compartment is completely open If the battery does not come out lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown Do not throw used batteries into household trash X Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal 7 13 Kids_en indb 13 Kids_en indb 13 13 02 2008 15 19 06 13 02 2008 15 19 06 ...

Page 15: ... removal of the batteries from their compartment Lock Push the small slide to the right X The battery compartment is now locked Unlock Push the small slide to the left X The battery compartment is now unlocked Ask your Hearing Care Professional if you need assi X stance 7 14 Kids_en indb 14 Kids_en indb 14 13 02 2008 15 19 06 13 02 2008 15 19 06 ...

Page 16: ...ear Ensure not to twist the tubing Turn the hearing instruments on by completely closing X the battery compartment If you hear a feedback whistle after switch on check X again if the earmold is inserted accurately Handle the hearing instrument by holding the ear X mold Do not pull the tube Do not use lubricant when you insert the earmold X because it may clog the sound outlet Inserting and removin...

Page 17: ...struments Removing Hold the earmold between your X thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back 8 16 Kids_en indb 16 Kids_en indb 16 13 02 2008 15 19 06 13 02 2008 15 19 06 ...

Page 18: ... for about 3 seconds to turn the X hearing instrument in stand by Press the push button or rotate the volume control to X turn the hearing instrument back ON Power on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a power on delay feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional This allows you to turn the hearing instrument on with an automatic delay of 12 seconds so that you may ...

Page 19: ...itched on The LED is off The hearing instruments are switched off To check if sufficient battery power is available use X a battery tester or place the switched on hearing instruments in your closed hand and listen if it re sponds with feedback whistling Check the instrument sound regularly with a stetho X clip particularly if your child is not able to express verbally if something is wrong with t...

Page 20: ... hear the acoustic signal for program 2 You are now in program 2 Your Hearing Care Professional can activate or deactivate the acoustic signals in your hearing instruments If you are wearing two hearing instruments the hearing program will be changed on both instruments simultane ously if e2e wireless is activated Your Hearing Care Professional can write down the perso nal program configuration of...

Page 21: ...control your Hearing Care Professional can program the hearing instrument for manual adjustment Rotate the volume control with your X index finger to select the desired listening volume You can also use a remote control to adjust volume settings Adjusting the volume 11 19 Kids_en indb 19 Kids_en indb 19 13 02 2008 15 19 07 13 02 2008 15 19 07 ...

Page 22: ...can be useful for adults in difficult listening situations and for children in classrooms Use only the L5 audio shoe labelled inside of the X audio shoe It is designed exclusively for the Explo rer hearing instrument WARNING Risk of injuries caused by electric shock Connect audio input only to device conform to IEC 65 X IEC Norm for audio video and other electronic de vices Using the audio input 1...

Page 23: ...omatically switch to the corresponding audio shoe program when an audio signal is available If this function is deactivated choose the program via X push button or remote control With the audio shoe attached the battery compartment switch is disabled Switch the hearing instruments off via push X button or volume control Removing the audio shoe Slide the audio shoe in the opposite direc X tion to t...

Page 24: ...or program on one hearing in strument the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted Your Hearing Care Professional can activate or deactivate the wireless functionality of your hearing instruments The performance of e2e wireless 2 0 may be affected by electromagnetic interference e g from a compu ter monitor or halogen lamp system controlled by a switching power supply Move away from the ...

Page 25: ...to microphone mode or telecoil mode Your Hearing Care Professional will program your hearing instrument to fit your individual require ments AutoPhone magnet accessory Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong en ough to activate the AutoPhone function In this case use the AutoPhone magnet enclosed in your hearing instru ment package and attach it to the telephone receiver to activate the...

Page 26: ... of children If swallo X wed consult a physician or a hospital CAUTION Magnets may interfere with the operation of life suppor ting systems e g pacemakers magnetic valves Use a magnet only if not in doubt about the safe di X stance The safe distance between pacemaker and magnet X should be at least 10 cm 4 inches See the AutoPhone magnet user guide for instruc X tions on how to position the magnet...

Page 27: ...instruments and to avoid health problems Clean your hearing instruments with a soft dry tissue X as necessary Place your hearing instruments in a dry aid kit with a X special moisture attracting capsule overnight Ask your Hearing Care Professional for special care sets X and further information how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition Maintenance and care 15 25 Kids_en indb 25 Kids_e...

Page 28: ...and decorate hearing instruments Together with our Pediatric Hearing Solutions Siemens also offers a range of Accessories like the Use and Care Kit for hearing aids which is available as a special version for Kids and for Teenagers Please contact your Hearing Care Professional for additio nal advice Accessories 16 26 Kids_en indb 26 Kids_en indb 26 13 02 2008 15 19 09 13 02 2008 15 19 09 ...

Page 29: ...essional Remote control The wireless function of your hearing instruments allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hearing instruments For further information about the remote control contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote con trol user guide 16 27 Kids_en indb 27 Kids_en indb 27 13 02 2008 15 19 09 13 02 2008 15 19 09 ...

Page 30: ...e growing world of technology Via a special Bluetooth connection it is possible to receive audio signals from your mobile your television or your mp3 player For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek user guide or ask your Hearing Care Professional P1 P2 MICRORIC TEK P5 P4 P3 28 Kids_en indb 28 Kids_en indb 28 13 02 2008 15 19 09 13 02 2008 15 19 09 ...

Page 31: ... too low Instrument emits whistling sound Improper fit in ear Volume too high Clogged with wax or excessive wax in ears Sound is distorted Volume too high Weak battery Instrument emits signal tones Battery compartment not completely closed Weak battery Instrument does not work Instrument is not turned on Battery compartment not completely closed Dead battery Battery polarity reversed Power on dela...

Page 32: ...rely Lower volume with remote control or volume control Clean earmold or contact your Hearing Care Professional Lower volume with remote control or volume control Replace battery Gently close battery compartment completely Replace battery Turn instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace battery Make sure battery is inserted correctly Wait 12 seconds and check again 17 30 Kids...

Page 33: ...s Explorer 500 P FCC ID SGI WL002BTE IC 267AB WL002 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canady Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 18 Technical information 31 Kids_en indb 31 Kids_...

Page 34: ...at interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rece...

Page 35: ...dom Malta Ireland Siemens Charles de Giorgio LTD Howth Junction Hearing Instruments 39 40 South Street Business Center Newton Road Valetta CMR 01 Kilbarrack Crawley RH109TT P O Box 374 5 Dublin www hearing siemens com With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning me dical devices 0123 Recycle your hearing instruments and batteries ac X cording to ...

Page 36: ...button yes no Signal tones on off Low battery warning on off on off Volume control limit on off on off Volume control change on off Hearing program Description of the hearing program 1 2 3 4 A ePocket Serial number Your hearing instrument configuration 20 34 Kids_en indb 34 Kids_en indb 34 13 02 2008 15 19 10 13 02 2008 15 19 10 ...