Siemens Ace binax User manual

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Ace binax™
User Guide

Thank you for choosing Siemens hearing instruments to
accompany you through everyday life. Like anything
new, it may take you a little time to become familiar
with them.
This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care
Professional, will help you understand the advantages
and greater quality of life your hearing instruments
offer.
To receive the most benet 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 avoid damage or injury.
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2 3Contents Contents
Contents
Your hearing instruments 4
Instrument type 4
Getting to know your hearing instruments 4
Components and names 5
Controls 7
Settings 8
Batteries 9
Battery size and handling tips 9
Replacing batteries 10
Daily use 12
Turning on and off 12
Inserting and removing the hearing instrument 13
Adjusting the volume 16
Changing the hearing program 16
Special listening situations 17
On the phone 17
Maintenance and care 18
Hearing instruments 18
Exchanging ear pieces 20
Replacing the miniReceiver 2.0 22
Professional maintenance 23
Further information 24
Accessories 24
Troubleshooting 24
Service information 26
Symbols used in this document
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.

Your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments4 5
This user guide describes optional features that
your hearing instruments may or may not have.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional to indicate the
features that are valid for your hearing instruments.
Instrument type
Your hearing instruments are a RIC (Receiver-in-Canal)
model. The receivers are placed within the ear canal and
connected to the instruments via receiver cables. The
instruments are not intended for infants, small children or
mentally disabled persons.
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. This will
make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while
wearing the 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 instruments
Components and names
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➊Ear piece
➋Receiver
➌Receiver cable
➍Microphone openings
➎Push button (optional)
➏Battery compartment
➐Side indicator
(red = right ear,
blue = left ear)
➑Receiver connection

Your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments6 7
You can use standard or custom-made ear pieces.
Your Hearing Care Professional will indicate your model.
Standard ear pieces Size
Click Dome™ single
(open or closed)
Click Dome semi-open
Click Dome double
You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces. Read
more in section "Maintenance and care".
Custom-made ear pieces
Custom shell
Click Mold™
Controls
With the controls you can, for example, switch hearing
programs. Your hearing instruments either have a
push button or no control.
Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your
desired functions to the push button.
Control Left Right
Push button
No control
You can use a smartphone app for remote control.
Push button function L R
Press <1 second:
Program change
Press 1-2 seconds:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right
Your hearing instruments

Your hearing instruments Batteries8 9
Settings
Your Hearing Care Professional will indicate your settings.
Hearing programs
1
2
3
4
5
6
Read more in section "Changing the hearing program".
Features
Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of
hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Turning on and off".
The tinnitus therapy feature generates a soft noise
to distract you from your tinnitus.
When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or
you will hear an alert signal. The battery type will
determine how long you have to replace the battery.
Battery size and handling tips
Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended
batteries.
Battery size: 10
■ 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.
Batteries

Batteries Batteries10 11
Replacing batteries
Removing the battery:
uOpen the battery compartment.
uOr use the cleaning brush with
magnet to pull out the battery.
The cleaning brush with magnet is
available as an accessory from your
Hearing Care Professional.
Inserting the battery:
uIf the battery has a protective lm, remove it
only when you are ready to use the battery.
uInsert the battery with the "+" symbol
facing up (refer to the picture).
u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.

Daily use Daily use12 13
Turning on and off
You have the following options to turn your hearing
instruments on or off.
Via battery compartment:
uTurning on: Close the battery compartment.
The default volume and hearing program are set.
uTurning off: Open the battery compartment to the rst
catch.
Via push button:
u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.
When wearing the hearing instruments, an alert tone can
indicate when an instrument is being turned 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.
Daily use
Inserting and removing the hearing
instrument
Your hearing instruments have been ne-tuned for your
right and left ear. Colored markers indicate
the side:
■ red marker = right ear
■ blue marker = left ear
Inserting the hearing instrument:
uHold the receiver cable at the bend closer to the
ear piece.
uCarefully push the ear piece in
the ear canal ➊.
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 ➋.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury!
uInsert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply
into the ear.

Daily use Daily use14 15
■ It may be helpful to insert the right hearing
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.
The optional retention strand helps to securely retain the
ear piece in your ear. To position the retention strand:
uBend the retention strand and
position it carefully into the bottom
of the bowl of your ear
(refer to the picture).
Removing the hearing instrument:
uLift the hearing instrument
and slide it over the top of
your ear ➊.
uIf your hearing instrument is
equipped with a custom shell
or a Click Mold, remove it by
pulling the small removal cord
toward the back of your head.
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uFor all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the
ear canal with two ngers and pull it carefully out ➋.
Do not pull the receiver cable.
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 "Maintenance and care.”

Daily use Special listening situations16 17
Adjusting the volume
Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume
to the listening situation.
You can use a smartphone app for volume control.
Changing the hearing program
Depending on the listening situation, your hearing
instruments automatically adjust their sound.
They may also have several hearing programs which allow
you to change the sound, if needed. An optional signal
tone can indicate the program change.
uTo change the hearing program, press the push button
briey.
Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of your
controls. Refer to section "Settings" for a list of your
hearing programs.
On the phone
When you are on the phone, hold
the telephone receiver slightly above
your ear. The hearing instrument and
telephone receiver have to be 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 congure a
telephone program.
uSwitch to the telephone program whenever you are on
the phone.
If a telephone program is congured for your hearing
instrument, it is listed in section "Settings."
Special listening situations

Maintenance and care Maintenance and care18 19
To prevent damage it is important that you take care of
your hearing instruments and follow a few basic rules,
which will soon become a part of your daily routine.
Hearing instruments
Drying and storage
uDry your hearing instruments overnight.
uAsk your Hearing Care Professional for recommended
drying products.
uFor longer periods of non-use, store your hearing
instruments with open battery compartment and
batteries removed in a drying system to avoid the
adverse effects of moisture. A DryAid kit is available
from your Hearing Care Professional.
Cleaning
Your hearing instruments have a protective coating.
However, if not cleaned regularly you may damage the
hearing instruments or cause personal injury.
uClean your hearing instruments daily with a soft, dry
tissue.
uNever use running water or immerse the
devices in water.
uNever apply pressure while cleaning.
Maintenance and care
uAsk your Hearing Care Professional for recommended
cleaning products, special care sets, or more
information on how to keep your hearing instruments in
good condition.
Cleaning instruction for standard and custom
made earpieces
Cerumen (ear wax) on the earpiece may affect sound
quality. Listen for any changes in how your hearing
instrument is performing. If wax has built up, it can be
easily removed with the cleaning cloth or a soft tissue.
Do not use water, alcohol, benzene or any other liquid
or household cleaning agent or liquid to clean your
earpieces, as it may cause damage.
NOTICE
Never use sharp objects for cleaning, as they may
damage the dome. Never use pressure or rotating
action while cleaning.
For RIC earmolds, and HP Custom receivers:
HP custom receiver
RIC earmold

Maintenance and care Maintenance and care20 21
For Click Domes:
uSqueeze the tip of the dome.
Exchanging ear pieces
Exchange standard ear pieces like your click domes, when
showing any signs of wear such as cracking or discomfort
approximately every three months. Replace them sooner
if you notice cracks or other changes. The procedure for
exchanging depends on the type of ear piece. In section
"Components and names", your Hearing Care Professional
has marked your type of ear piece.
Exchanging Click Domes
If you have problems removing the old Click Dome,
use the removal tool or follow the instructions on the
packaging of the Click Domes:
dome
The removal tool is available as an accessory that is
available from your Hearing Care Professional.
uTake particular care that
the new Click Dome clicks
noticeable in place.
clic
k

Maintenance and care Maintenance and care22 23
Replacing the miniReceiver 2.0
The miniReceiver 2.0 is easily exchangeable. To replace
the miniReceiver, use the exchange tool to open and
close the locking bar for reliable securing and no risk of
dislodgement.
uOpen the locking bar
u Remove / Insert the
miniReceiver.
u Close the locking bar..
Professional maintenance
Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough
professional cleaning and maintenance.
Custom-made ear pieces and wax lters should be
exchanged as needed by a professional.
Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual
recommendation of maintenance intervals and for
support

Further information Further information24 25
Accessories
You can use a smartphone app for remote control.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further
information.
Troubleshooting
Problem and possible solutions
Sound is weak.
■ Replace the empty battery.
■ Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds.
■ Reinsert the ear piece until it ts securely.
■ Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Sound is distorted.
■ Replace the empty battery.
■ Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Hearing instrument emits signal tones.
■ Replace the empty battery.
Further information
Problem and possible solutions
Hearing instrument does not work.
■ Turn the hearing instrument on.
■ Gently close the 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.

Further information26
Service information
Serial numbers
Left:
Right:
Service dates
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
Your Hearing Care Professional
Date of purchase:
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Guía del usuario

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Cuidado Auditivo, le ayudarán a entender las ventajas y
la mejor calidad de vida que ofrecen sus instrumentos
auditivos.
Para recibir el mayor benecio de sus instrumentos
auditivos, se recomienda que los use todos los días,
durante todo el día. Esto le ayudará a adaptarse a ellos.
PRECAUCIÓN
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del usuario y el manual de seguridad. Siga la
información de seguridad para evitar daños o
lesiones.
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2 3Contenido Contenido
Información adicional 25
Accesorios 25
Solución de problemas 25
Información de servicio 27
Símbolos usados en este documento
Muestra una situación que puede ocasionar lesiones
graves, moderadas o leves.
Indica un posible daño a la propiedad.
Consejos y sugerencias sobre cómo utilizar mejor su
dispositvo.
Contenido
Sus instrumentos auditivos 4
Tipo de instrumento 4
Conociendo sus instrumentos auditivos 4
Los componentes y nombres 5
Controles 7
Conguración 8
Baterías 9
Tamaño de la batería y sugerencias para su
manipulación 9
Reemplazo de las baterías 10
Uso diario 12
Encendido y apagado 12
Colocación y extracción del instrumento
auditivo 13
Ajustar el volumen 17
Cambio de programa auditivo 17
Situaciones auditivas especiales 18
Para hablar por teléfono 18
Cuidado y mantenimiento 19
Instrumentos auditivos 19
Intercambio de los auriculares 22
Reemplazo del miniReceptor 2.0 23
Mantenimiento profesional 24

Sus instrumentos auditivos Sus instrumentos auditivos4 5
Los componentes y nombres
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➊Auricular
➋Receptor
➌Cable del receptor
➍Aberturas del micrófono
➎Botón de presión
(opcional)
➏Compartimiento de la
batería
➐Indicador lateral
(rojo = oído derecho,
azul = oído izquierdo)
➑Conexión del receptor
Esta guía del usuario describe las funciones
opcionales que pueden o no tener sus instrumentos
auditivos.
Pida a su Profesional del Cuidado Auditivo, que le
indique cuáles de estas funciones son válidas para
sus instrumentos auditivos.
Tipo de instrumento
Sus instrumentos auditivos son del modelo RIC (Receptor
en el Canal). Los receptores se colocan dentro del canal
auditivo y se conectan con los instrumentos por medio
de los cables del receptor. Los instrumentos no están
diseñados para ser utilizados en bebés, niños pequeños ni
personas con discapacidade mentale.
Conociendo sus instrumentos auditivos
Se recomienda que se familiarice con sus nuevos
instrumentos auditivos. Con los instrumentos en la mano,
trate de usar los controles y conozca su ubicación. Esto
hará que le sea más fácil sentir y presionar los controles
mientras usa los instrumentos auditivos.
Si tiene problemas para presionar los controles de
sus instrumentos auditivos mientras los usa, puede
preguntarle a su Profesional del Cuidado Auditivo
acera de la opción de un control remoto.
Sus instrumentos auditivos

Sus instrumentos auditivos Sus instrumentos auditivos6 7
Controles
Con los controles puede, por ejemplo, cambiar los
programas de audición. Sus instrumentos auditivos
pueden tener un botón de presión o ningún control.
Su profesional de cuidado auditivo programó sus
funciones deseadas para el botón de presión.
Control Izquierdo Derecho
Botón de
presión
Sin control
Puede usar una aplicación, para utilizar su teléfono
inteligente como control remoto.
Función Botón de presión I D
Presione <1 segundo:
Cambio de programas
Presione de 1 a 2 segundos:
En espera/Encendido
I = Izquierdo, D = Derecho
Sus instrumentos auditivos
Usted puede usar auriculares estándar o a la medida.
Su Profesional de cuidado auditivo le indicará cuál es su
modelo.
Auriculares estándar Tamaño
Domo Click sencillo
(abierto o cerrado)
Domo Click semiabierto
Domo Click doble
Puede intercambiar fácilmente los auriculares estándar.
Lea más en la sección "Mantenimiento y cuidado".
Auriculares hechos a la medida
Carcasa hecha a la medida
Molde Click

Sus instrumentos auditivos Baterías8 9
Cuando la batería está baja, el sonido se debilita o se
escucha una señal de alerta. El tipo de batería determina
el tiempo que tiene para cambiarla.
Tamaño de la batería y sugerencias para su
manipulación
Pregunte a su Profesional del Cuidado Auditivo por las
baterías recomendadas.
Tamaño de la batería: 10
■ Utilice siempre el tamaño de batería recomendado
para sus instrumentos auditivos.
■ Si dejará de usar sus instrumentos auditivos durante
varios días extraiga las baterías.
■ Siempre lleve baterías de repuesto.
■ Extraiga inmediatamente las baterías agotadas y siga
las normas locales de reciclaje para desecharlas.
Baterías
Conguración
Su Profesional del Cuidado Auditivo le indicará su
conguración.
Programas auditivos
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lea más en la sección "Cambiar el programa de audición".
Características
Retardo en el encendido permite la inserción de los
instrumentos auditivos sin silbidos.
Lea más en la sección "Encendido y apagado".
La función de terapia para tinitus genera un ruido
suave para distraerle del tinitus.