Siemens Intuis 2 SP, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ings 9 Batteries 10 Battery size and handling tips 10 Replacing batteries 11 Daily use 12 Turning on and off 12 Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 14 Adjusting the volume 17 Changing the hearing program 17 Locking the controls optional 18 Special listening situations 19 On the phone 19 Audio induction loops 20 Audio input FM system 21 ...

Page 3: ...ing instruments 23 Ear pieces earhooks and tubes 24 Professional maintenance 27 Further information 28 Safety information 28 Symbols used in this document 28 Troubleshooting 28 Country specific information 30 Service and warranty 31 ...

Page 4: ... Care Professional will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments it is recommended that you wear them every day all day This will help you get adjusted to them CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely Follow the safety information to ...

Page 5: ...der the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments If you...

Page 6: ...n control Rocker switch control Battery compartment on off switch Microphone openings Ear pieces Standard ear pieces Size Custom made ear pieces Examples You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces Read more in section Maintenance and care ...

Page 7: ...ample adjust the volume or switch hearing programs Your hearing instruments have a push button and a rocker switch Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the controls Control Left Right Push button Rocker switch ...

Page 8: ...ess long Standby turn on L Left R Right Rocker switch function L R Press briefly Volume up down Sound mixer audio input L Left R Right Push button and rocker switch function L R Lock Unlock the controls Read more in section Locking the controls L Left R Right ...

Page 9: ... the hearing program Features Power on delay enables whistle free insertion of hearing instruments Read more in section Turning on and off A telecoil is built into the instrument so it can connect with audio induction loops Read more in section Audio induction loops ...

Page 10: ... size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries Battery size 675 Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days Always carry spare batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal ...

Page 11: ...ry X If the battery has a protective film remove it only when you are ready to use the battery X Insert the battery with the symbol facing up refer to the picture X Carefully close the battery compartment If you feel resistance the battery is not inserted correctly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged ...

Page 12: ...Open the battery compartment fully X Turning on Close the battery compartment The default volume and hearing program are set Via push button X Turning on or off Press and hold the push button for several seconds Refer to section Controls for the settings of your controls After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program remain set ...

Page 13: ...on or off When the power on delay is activated the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you can insert the hearing instruments into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling The power on delay can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 14: ...eft ear Inserting a hearing instrument X Hold the tube close to the ear piece X Carefully push the ear piece into the ear canal X Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal X Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury X Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear ...

Page 15: ...ng instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand If you have problems inserting the ear piece use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece ...

Page 16: ...e ear piece and pull the ear piece out carefully CAUTION Risk of injury X In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument If this happens have the ear piece removed by a medical professional Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read more in section Maintenance and care ...

Page 17: ...lume has been reached you may hear an optional signal tone Changing the hearing program Depending on the listening situation your hearing instruments automatically adjust their sound Your hearing instruments may also have several hearing programs which allow you to change the sound if needed An optional signal tone can indicate the program change X To change the hearing program press the push butt...

Page 18: ...ontrols press the top of the rocker switch and hold it Simultaneously press the push button on the same hearing instrument for 3 seconds X To unlock the controls press the bottom of the rocker switch and hold it Simultaneously press the push button on the same hearing instrument for 3 seconds Whether this function is configured for your hearing instruments is listed in section Controls ...

Page 19: ...e aligned Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program X Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone If a telephone program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Settings ...

Page 20: ...receive the desired signal without distracting noise in the environment You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program X Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop If a telecoil program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Settings ...

Page 21: ...icult listening situations and for children in classrooms Most FM systems allow for coupling with audio devices like an MP3 player Notes The battery compartment with audio input is available as an accessory only for certain instrument types Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further information Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure your hearing instruments for example Adjust the ...

Page 22: ...22 WARNING Risk of electric shock X Connect audio input only to a device conforming to IEC 60065 the IEC Norm for audio video and other electronic devices ...

Page 23: ...mpartment and the batteries removed X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information Cleaning Your hearing instruments have a protective coating However if not cleaned regularly you may damage the hearing instruments or cause personal injury X Clean your hearing instruments daily with a soft dry tissue X Never use running water or immerse the devices in water X Never apply pressure while ...

Page 24: ...he ear pieces approximately every three to six months or sooner if you notice cracks or other changes Ask your Hearing Care Professional to clean the tubes or to exchange tubes as needed For hearing instruments with custom made ear pieces Ask your Hearing Care Professional to clean the tubes or to exchange the ear pieces and tubes as needed Exchange the earhook if you notice cracks or other change...

Page 25: ... upon removal with a soft and dry tissue This prevents cerumen becoming dry and hardening X Never use running water or immerse the ear piece in water Exchanging standard ear pieces X Pull off the used ear piece and plug on the new ear piece ᆼ ᆻ ᆺ ...

Page 26: ...earhooks X Unscrew the used earhook X Position the earhook on the thread as shown in picture X Gently screw on the earhook with six full turns If you feel resistance from the stopper stop turning to prevent damage 6x ...

Page 27: ...form a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance Custom made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by your Hearing Care Professional Ask your Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support ...

Page 28: ...Indicates possible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your device better Troubleshooting Problems and possible solutions Sound is weak Increase the volume Replace the empty battery Clean or exchange the ear piece Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely Check whether tube adapter and ear piece are connected correctly Decrease the volume ...

Page 29: ...its signal tones Replace the empty battery Hearing instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace the empty battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and check again Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems ...

Page 30: ...30 Country specific information ...

Page 31: ...31 Service and warranty Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 4 2 5 3 6 Warranty Date of purchase Warranty period in months Your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 32: ...Order Item No 109 415 35 Master Rev03 06 2018 06 2018 Siemens AG All rights reserved 0123 0123 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri Dunant Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 Manufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG ...