Siemens 11X0123456R User manual

Custom
Hearing Instruments
User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Hearing Instrument.
Siemens Hearing Instruments are designed to achieve the
highest in quality and reliability. We are sure that you will
be very pleased with our product.
If this Hearing Instrument is being purchased for an infant
or young child, please confirm with your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider that it is recommended for this purpose
and to ensure appropriate supervision and use of the product.
Hearing Aid Information
Serial Number:
Left: Right:
Battery Size:
Left: Right:
Purchase Date:
Left: Right:
Dispenser Info stamped here

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Your hearing instruments ......................... 4
Safety information ................................4
Feature card .................................... 5
Identification information ......................... 5
Identifying the left and right hearing instrument(s)..... 9
Changing the battery............................. 9
Battery tips .................................... 11
Turning the hearing instrument on or off .............12
Inserting and removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting and removing-CIC hearing instrument....... 13
Operating Your Hearing Instrument-
Optional Features
Remote Control .................................15
Tek®...........................................16
miniTek™.......................................16
Changing the volume ............................17
Learning volume preference feature.................18
SoundLearning™feature ..........................19
Changing the program............................19
Directional microphone system.....................21
Telecoil ........................................21
AutoPhone®....................................22
AutoPhone magnet accessory ......................22
Operating Your Hearing Instrument-
Programmable Features
Wireless functionality.............................24
Push button on/off...............................26
Power on delay..................................27
Low battery indicator.............................27
Volume control alert tones ........................27
Program change alert tones........................27
Listening Tips ..........................28
Maintenance and Care ..................30
Maintenance and care ............................30
Cleaning instructions for hearing instruments
with integrated wax protection ....................31
Performance Checklist.................. 32
Health Considerations ...................33
Important Notices ......................34
Warranty and Service ...................38

GETTING STARTED
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Getting Started
Your hearing instruments
Try wearing your hearing instruments and you may
once again enjoy the sounds of the environment and
conversation with your family and friends. Your decision to
purchase Siemens hearing instruments reflects the importance
you place on quality and reliability.
Your Siemens custom hearing instruments are designed for
comfort, performance and durability.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the
features of your new hearing instruments.
Safety Information
WARNING
Choking hazard posed by small parts.
 • Keephearinginstruments,batteriesandaccessoriesout
of children’s reach.
 • Ifswallowedconsultaphysicianorhospitalimmediately.
 • Ifinfants,smallchildrenormentallydisabledpersonsneed
to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision.
WARNING
Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas
 • Don’tuseyourhearinginstruments(andremotecontrol)
in areas where there is danger of explosions.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the
features of your new hearing system.
Feature card
Please refer to the feature card included with this manual.
The feature card is located at the back of this user manual
in a pocket.
The feature card contains important information about
the features in your new hearing instruments. This includes
battery size, serial number location, and features associated
with the operation of your new hearing instruments.
More information about these features is located in
the Operation section of this manual.
Identification information
Your hearing instruments have a serial number engraved on
them. The location of the serial number is on the outside of
the hearing instrument.
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Record the serial number in the front of this manual for future
reference. Your hearing instrument was custom made and its
appearance may vary from the ones pictured.
Refer to the feature card for an explanation of the external
controls on your hearing instrument.
CIC
1. 11: year manufactured
2. X: facility code where instrument was manufactured
3. Serial number
4. L or R: left or right ear instrument
5. Color-coded dots –
 •Onaneutralcoloredhearinginstrument,areddotindicates
the right ear.
 •Onaneutralcoloredhearinginstrument,abluedotindicates
the left ear.
6. Receiver
7. Manufacturer/Distributor
8 Model
11X0123456R
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xxxx/xx
11X0123456R
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1. 11: year manufactured
2. X: facility code where instrument
was manufactured
3. Serial number
4. L or R: left or right ear instrument
5. Manufacturer/Distributor
6. Model
XXXXX/XXX
11X123456R
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2 3
5
Fig. 1A: ITE hearing instrument
ITC/HS
1. 11: year manufactured
2. X: facility code where instrument
was manufactured
3. Serial number
4. L or R: left or right ear instrument
5. Manufacturer/Distributor
6. Model
XXXXX XX
11X123456R
1 4
5 6
2 3
Fig. 1B: ITC/HS hearing instrument
Fig. 1C: CIC hearing instrument
Because your hearing instrument is custom made,
it’s appearance may vary from the ones pictured.

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Identifying the left and right
hearing instrument(s)
The left hearing instrument will have a blue serial number, and
the right hearing instrument will have a red serial number.
Changing the battery
Refer to the feature card or check with your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider to determine the battery size for your
hearing instrument.
Before using your hearing instrument, place the battery
into the battery compartment door. Using the fingernail of
either your thumb or index finger, pull the tab on the battery
compartment door outward until the door swings open all
the way (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2: Opening the battery compartment
"+" Sign
Battery
Battery
compartment door
iMini
1. 11: year manufactured
2. X: facility code where instrument was manufactured
3. Serial number
4. L or R: left or right ear instrument
5. Vent
6. Receiver
7. Manufacturer/Distributor
8 Model
Record the serial number in the front of this manual for future
reference. Your hearing instrument was custom made and its
appearance may vary from the ones pictured.
Refer to the feature card for an explanation of the external
controls on your hearing instrument.
Fig. 1D: iMini™ hearing instrument
11X0123456R
XXXXX XXX
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11X0123456R
XXXXX XXX

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Place the proper size battery into the battery compartment
door, observing the correct polarity. The “+” sign on the
battery must match the “+” sign stamped on the top of the
battery compartment door (fig. 3).
Gently close the battery compartment door. Avoid forcing the
door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery
was inserted properly. Once the battery is in its proper
position, your instrument is ready to operate.
Your hearing instrument may be programmed to inform you
when the battery should be replaced.
Refer to the low battery indicator information in the Operation
section (page 22) of this manual for further information.
Battery tips
• Ifabatteryisaccidentallyswallowed,seekmedical
attention immediately, or call the National Battery Hotline
collect at [phone]. Quebec residents, call le Centre
Antipoison at [phone].
• Alwaysusetherecommendedbatterysizeforyour
hearing instrument. The battery size information for
your hearing instrument is located on the feature card.
•Removethebatteryfromyourinstrumentswhennotinuse.
This prevents possible damage from expansion or leakage of
the battery, if the instruments are not fully turned off.
•Alwayscarrysparebatteriesintheeventthatyourcurrent
battery goes dead. Place each spare battery in an individual,
non-metallic container to prevent contact with other
batteries or metal objects, such as keys or coins.
•Followyourlocalrecyclingrulesforbatterydisposal.
Fig. 3: Changing the battery
Battery
“+” Sign

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Turning the hearing instrument on or off
To turn the hearing instrument on, insert a battery into the
hearing instrument and completely close the door.
To turn the hearing instrument off, open the battery door.
Siemens hearing instruments may also be programmed
to allow you to turn them on and off using the program
button. Refer to the Operation section (page 25) for
further information.
Inserting and removing
Hold the instrument between your thumb and index finger.
With the face of the instrument toward the outside, place the
canal portion into your ear. Gently work the instrument into
its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated.
Lightly press inward for a secure and comfortable fit (fig. 4).
If you have difficulty inserting the hearing instrument, try
pulling the ear up and back for an easier insertion.
To remove the hearing instrument, push lightly on the back
of the ear to help loosen it. Then, using your index finger,
carefully pull the hearing instrument from your ear.
Inserting and removing–CIC hearing instrument
Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index
finger. With the face of the hearing instrument toward the
outside, paying special attention to the removal strand to
indicate the bottom, place the hearing instrument in your
ear canal. Gently work it into its proper position by slightly
twisting until it is firmly seated.
For CICs, the instrument should sit deep in your ear canal.
Do not force it deeper than it will comfortably fit.
Fig. 4: Inserting the hearing instrument Fig. 5: Proper location of the CIC hearing instrument

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The nylon strand has been provided to allow removal of the
CIC hearing instrument. Firmly grasp its bead and slowly,
gently pull the hearing instrument out of your ear. It often
helps to push lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the
instrument. Using the removal strand, the hearing instrument
should pull out easily. If you experience difficulty removing
the instrument and it remains lodged in your ear, contact your
Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider immediately.
CAUTION! Do not insert any item into your ear to remove the
hearing instrument. Do not pull on the battery
compartment door to remove the instrument,
as this could cause damage to the instrument.
IN-THE-EAR FEATURE
CARD
Volume control
Learning volume preference
Program button
Directional microphone
Telecoil
AutoPhone®
ePocket®remote control
e2e wireless®
Push button on/off
Power on delay
Low battery indicator
Volume control
alert tones
Program change
alert tones
OPTIONAL FEATURES
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMMABLE
FEATURES
Program number Listening environment
Refer to the ITE User Manual for information on
Optional Features and Programmable Features.
Use the
type of
battery
shown
below
1
2
3
4
Microphone
Vent
Program button
Microphone
Volume control
Battery
compartment door
Operating Your Hearing
Instrument–Optional Features
Refer to the feature card included with this manual to
determine the optional features your hearing instrument is
equipped with. Optional features are listed on the left
column of the feature card, see below (fig. 6):
Remote Control
You may have received an optional remote control with your
hearing instrument. They can be used to change the memory
and volume of your hearing system.
For further information refer to the remote control
instruction manual.
Fig. 6: FEATURE CARD
Optional features section circled
Optional
Features

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Fig. 8: Adjusting the volume
Tek®or miniTek™Wireless Enhancement
You may have received the optional Tek® (Fig. 7A) or miniTek™
(Fig. 7B) Wireless Enhancement with your hearing instrument.
Both Tek Connect and miniTek can be used to change the
program and volume of your hearing system. In addition,
other adjustments can also be made to sound quality.
For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek and
miniTek instruction manual or ask your Audiologist or Hearing
Care Provider.
Changing the volume
Your Siemens hearing instrument is fully automatic.
However, it may be equipped with an optional volume
control for manual adjustment.
To increase the volume, place your index finger gently against
the volume control wheel and rotate it clockwise. To reduce
the volume, rotate the wheel counterclockwise (fig. 8).
Volume
control wheel
Fig. 7B: miniTek remote control
Start/end call External audio source
Increase volume
Change program
Decrease volume
P
Fig. 7A: Tek Connect remote control
P1 P2
MICRORIC TEK
P5
P4
P3
Program buttons
Volume up Volume down