Siemens Orion RIC, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Service information 12 Batteries 13 Replacing non rechargeable batteries 13 Recharging rechargeable batteries 14 Daily use 15 Turning on and off 15 Inserting 17 Removing 19 Adjusting the volume 20 Changing the hearing program 21 Further adjustments optional 22 Using two hearing instruments optional 22 On the phone 23 Telephone program 23 Automatic program switch AutoPhone 24 ...

Page 3: ...nging ear pieces 28 Troubleshooting 30 Important information 32 Intended use 32 Explanation of symbols 32 Transport and storage conditions 32 Disposal information 33 Technical information 33 Conformance information 35 Important safety information 36 Personal safety 36 Product safety 38 Tinnitus noiser 39 Country specific information 43 ...

Page 4: ...u You will quickly come to appreciate the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instrument offers CAUTION Read this user guide thoroughly and completely and follow the safety information in this document to avoid damage or injury To benefit most from your hearing instrument wear it daily and all day long Especially after longer periods of living with hearing loss a dedicated hearing ...

Page 5: ...heir location on the instrument This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments NOTICE u Do not pull the receiver connection as this could damage your hearing instruments If you have problems pressing the controls of your hearing instruments while wearing them you can ask your Hearing Care Professional about a remote control option Your hearing...

Page 6: ... and names ૢ ૢ ૠ Ear piece Receiver Receiver cable Microphone openings Rocker switch standard push button or no control optional Charging contacts optional Battery compartment Side indicator red right ear blue left ear Receiver connection ...

Page 7: ...nts either have a push button or a rocker switch or no control at all The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the controls Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your controls and their functions on the following pages Control Left Right Push button Rocker switch No control You can also use a remote control ...

Page 8: ...Your hearing instruments 8 Push button Function Left Right Program change Volume up Volume down Standby turn on press briefly press 2 seconds ...

Page 9: ...Your hearing instruments 9 Rocker switch Function Left Right Program up down Volume up down Tinnitus noiser level up down Sound balance Standby turn on press briefly press 2 seconds press 5 seconds ...

Page 10: ...hearing program Features Power on delay enables whistle free insertion of hearing instruments Read more in section Turning on and off e2e wireless enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments Read more in section Using two hearing instruments AutoPhone automatically switches to the telephone program when the telephone receiver approaches the ear Read more in section On the phone ...

Page 11: ...ote control Audio streamer Charger Battery size and ear pieces Batteries Non rechargeable size 312 Rechargeable size 312 Exchangeable ear pieces Size Click Dome single open or closed Click Dome semi open Click Dome double Custom shell Click Mold ...

Page 12: ...Your hearing instruments 12 Service information Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase ...

Page 13: ...chargeable batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to local regulations Remember to have your replacement batteries with you at all times Removing u Open the battery compartment The battery falls out when the compartment is completely open u If the battery does not fall out lightly tap the instrument or use the magnet stick The magnet stick is available as an accessor...

Page 14: ...rrectly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged Recharging rechargeable batteries Charge rechargeable batteries before first use u To charge the batteries follow the instructions in the charger s user guide After many recharging cycles the battery lifetime may reduce In this case replace the rechargeable battery with a new one To do so follow the instructions for...

Page 15: ...m are set u Turning off Open the battery compartment After charging u Turning on Take the instruments out of the charger The previously used volume and hearing program are set Via push button or rocker switch u Turning on or off Press the push button or the rocker switch Refer to section Controls for your personal settings After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program are set Dai...

Page 16: ...onal signal can indicate when an instrument is turned on or off Remove the batteries if the hearing instruments are not used for several days 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 without experiencing unpleasant whistling The power on delay can be activated by your Hearing Care P...

Page 17: ...sert the hearing instrument u Hold the receiver cable at the bend u Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal u Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury u Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear ...

Page 18: ...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 The optional concha lock helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear To position the concha lock u Bend the concha lock and position it carefully into the bowl of your ear refer to the picture ...

Page 19: ...oward the back of your head u For all other ear pieces Grip the receiver in the ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out CAUTION Risk of injury u 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 Mainte...

Page 20: ...matically adjust the volume to the listening situation u If you prefer manual volume adjustment press the push button or the rocker switch or use a remote control Refer to section Controls for your personal settings An optional signal can indicate the volume change ...

Page 21: ...te the change of the hearing program u To change the hearing program press the push button or the rocker switch or use a remote control Refer to section Controls and to section Settings for your personal settings and for a list of your hearing programs If the AutoPhone function is activated the hearing program switches automatically to a telephone program when the telephone receiver is close to th...

Page 22: ... all situations allowing you to better participate in your daily life When controlling two instruments you have the following options to for example change the hearing program You can control each hearing instrument separately You can control both hearing instruments simultaneously Your Hearing Care Professional has to activate the e2e wireless function enabling both hearing instruments to exchang...

Page 23: ...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 u Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone or use the automatic program switch Whether a telephone program or the automatic program switch are configured for your hearing instrument is listed in section Settings On th...

Page 24: ...ion Check the telephone receiver s magnetic field For the automatic program switch your hearing instrument detects the telephone receiver s magnetic field Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function In this case you can use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet which is available as an accessory and attach it to the telephone receiver NOTICE u See the AutoPh...

Page 25: ...rs television sets storage media and other electronic equipment devices WARNING Risk of affecting life support systems u Use a magnet only when it is a safe distance away from life support systems such as pacemakers or magnetic valves For example the safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm 4 inches ...

Page 26: ...by certain signs Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program u Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop Whether the telecoil program is configured for your hearing instrument is listed in section Settings Telecoil program and remote control NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity When the telecoil program is active the...

Page 27: ...our hearing instruments daily NOTICE u Do not put your hearing instruments in water u Clean your hearing instruments with a soft dry tissue u When using a Click Dome clean it by squeezing the tip of the dome u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition u For a more thorough...

Page 28: ...tore your hearing instruments with open battery compartment and batteries removed in a drying system in order to prevent the penetration of moisture Exchanging ear pieces You may want to exchange the ear pieces from time to time The procedure for exchanging ear pieces depends on the type of ear piece In section Settings your Hearing Care Professional has marked your type of ear piece ...

Page 29: ...moval tool The removal tool is available as an accessory To exchange Click Domes u Follow the instructions on the packing of the Click Domes or the instructions delivered with the removal tool u Take particular care that the new Click Dome clicks noticeably in place Exchanging Click Molds or custom shells u Ask your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 30: ... instrument emits whistling sounds Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely Decrease the volume Clean or exchange the ear piece Sound is distorted Decrease the volume Replace or recharge the empty battery depending on the battery type Clean or exchange the ear piece Hearing instrument emits signal tones Replace or recharge the empty battery depending on the battery type Troubleshooting ...

Page 31: ...trument on Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace or recharge the empty battery depending on the battery type 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 32: ...s user guide Explanation of symbols Points out a situation that could lead to serious moderate or minor injuries Indicates possible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your device better Transport and storage conditions During extended periods of transport and storage please observe the following conditions Storage Transport Temperature 10 to 40 C 20 to 60 C Relative humidity 10 to 80...

Page 33: ...E NOTICE u Recycle hearing instruments accessories and packaging according to national regulations NOTICE u To avoid environmental pollution do not throw batteries into household trash u Recycle or dispose of batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional Technical information Siemens Pure Xmi where X stands for any digit e g Siemens Pure 7mi Siemens P...

Page 34: ... Operation is subject to the following conditions this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection...

Page 35: ...nt or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Conformance information With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical device...

Page 36: ...g electronic equipment u In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restricted verify if your device has to be turned off WARNING Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user u Use only hearing instruments that have been fitted especially for your needs WARNING Risk of injury u Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale Important safety informati...

Page 37: ...ruments contain small parts which can be swallowed u Keep hearing instruments batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons u If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately Siemens offers special hearing instruments for the fitting of infants and small children u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for further information ...

Page 38: ...time NOTICE u Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat Do not expose them to direct sunlight NOTICE u Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven NOTICE Different types of strong radiation e g during X ray or MRI head examinations may damage hearing instruments u Do not wear the hearing instruments during these or similar procedures Weaker radiation e g from radio equipment...

Page 39: ...ireless equipment exist u Refer to local authorities for further information NOTICE Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with international standards on electromagnetic compatibility but interference with nearby electronic devices could occur In this case move away from the source of interference Tinnitus noiser Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus noiser The use of t...

Page 40: ...ic skin irritation on near or around the site of device placement u unusual side effects e g dizziness nausea headaches heart palpitations u perceived decrease in auditory function e g decreased loudness speech not as clear WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user s hearing health The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used f...

Page 41: ...WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user s hearing health The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time u Should the tinnitus noiser be set to such a level in the hearing instrument advise the user of the maximum amount of time per day he or she should use the tinnitus noiser For example occupatio...

Page 42: ...sional determines through inquiry actual observation or review or any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions u Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear u History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days u History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days...

Page 43: ...Country specific informatio 43 Country specific information ...

Page 44: ...s com hearing Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 Document No A91SAT 01961 99T Order Item No Master Rev03 10 2013 MS Printed in Germany Siemens AG 2013 ...