Siemens artis User manual

ARTISTM
ARTIS e2eTM
User Guide
Behind-the-Ear System s

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Congrat lations!
As the owner of a new hearin instrument, you may once
a ain enjoy the sounds of your environment, and conversa-
tion with your family and friends.
These instructions as well as uidance from your Hearin
Care Professional will help you understand how your new
hearin instrument works. In this uide, you’ll find instruc-
tions about insertion, removal and use of your ARTISTM hea-
rin instrument. There are also tips and information on pro-
per handlin , cleanin , care and chan in of the batteries. In
addition, a troubleshootin section is offered for your refe-
rence.
Your hearin improvement with a hearin instrument
depends on the fit of the hearin instruments, the type and
de ree of hearin loss, and proper dia nostic testin . Of
course, a hearin instrument cannot restore normal hearin ,
and not everyone will benefit equally.
More than 80 percent of individuals with a hearin loss have
a hearin loss in both ears. Studies show that even when a
hearin loss is worse in one ear, most people with a hearin
loss in both ears will benefit from wearin two instruments.
Remember, a hearin instrument consists of finely-tuned
devices that have been specially desi ned and expertly
adjusted for your individual needs. Proper care and handlin
will ensure the best possible performance of your ARTIS hea-
rin instrument.

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Contents
Page
Your ARTISTM BTE (behind-the-ear) hearin instrument
- ARTIS S 4
- ARTIS P
- ARTIS SP 5
Battery insertion and removal 6
Battery compartment door lock 9
Insertin and removin your ARTIS BTE 10
Turnin your ARTIS BTE on and off 11
e2e wirelessTM for ARTIS e2e instruments 13
Usin the pro ram button 15
Usin the directional microphone system 16
Audio input 18
Usin the telephone 20
Maintenance and care 22
Important notes 23
Troubleshootin tips 24

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Yo r ARTIS BTE (behind-the-
ear) hearing instr ment
Features
1. Earhook
2. Microphone openin s
3. Pro ram button
with ON/OFF function
4. Volume control (only
ARTIS P)
5. Cover for pro rammin
socket
6. Battery compartment
7. Color-coded typeplate
red = ri ht instrument
blue = left instrument
8. Audio input
ARTIS P
(Battery type: 13)
ARTIS S
(Battery type: 13)
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Yo r ARTIS BTE (behind-the-
ear) hearing instr ment
Features
1. Earhook
2. Microphone openin s
3. Pro ram button
with ON/OFF function
4. Volume control
5. Cover for pro rammin
socket
6. Battery compartment
7. Color-coded typeplate
red = ri ht instrument
blue = left instrument
8. Audio input
ARTIS SP
(Battery type: 675)
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Battery insertion and removal
Handling the battery
The protective tab on your
battery should only be removed
when you are ready to use the
battery.
Inserting the battery
Open the battery compartment
with your fin ernail as shown in
the illustration.
Swivel open the battery compart-
ment door, if not already open.
Place the proper size battery so
that the "+” symbol on the battery
matches the "+” marked on the
battery compartment.
Three useful tips:
• The positive (+) side of the battery is always the
smooth side. You can reco nize the ne ative (-) side
by the colored rin .
• Always keep spare batteries with you.
• If you think you cannot chan e the battery by yourself,
ask someone to help you: a family member, friend or
your Hearin Care Professional.

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Gently close the battery compart-
ment by pressin the bottom of
the door upward with your fin er
tip. Do not force the door shut. If
it does not close easily, check to
see if the battery was inserted
properly. When the battery door
is completely closed, your hearin
instrument is ready for use.
Removing the battery
Normally the battery drops out
when the compartment is comple-
tely open. If the battery does not
come out, li htly tap the instru-
ment or push the battery out with
a pencil as shown.
Low battery indicator
Your hearin instrument may be pro rammed to inform you
when the battery should be replaced for best system perfor-
mance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or
experience low amplification power or volume. Chan e the
battery when either of these occurs.
For ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e
If you have an ePocketTM remote control, the battery status
can be checked usin the "data read out” function. (See the
ePocket user uide for more information).

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Caution:
Keep batteries and hearing instruments away from the
reach of children. Batteries can be harmful if swallowed.
If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immedia-
tely.
Change the batteries when any of the following occur:
- volume becomes softer or wea
- you hear a battery signal beep
- you see empty battery status on the display of
your ePoc et (only for ARTIS e2e systems).
Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash.
Return them to your Hearing Care Professional
for environmentally correct disposal.

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Battery compartment door lock
Your instrument is equipped with
battery compartment door lock.
They are intended to prevent the
unintentional removal of batteries
from their compartment.
To lock the battery compartment,
open the compartment door to the
first stop. Push the slide to the
ri ht with a suitable tool.
To unlock the battery compart-
ment a ain, open the compart-
ment door to the first stop. Push
the slide to the left with a suitable
tool.
Your Hearin Care Professional can
further instruct you on the use of
this feature, if necessary.
locked
unlocked

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Inserting and removing
yo r ARTIS BTE
Make sure that your hearin
instrument is turned off. Hold the
earmold between your thumb and
index fin er and insert it carefully
into your ear canal. You may find
it helpful to pull your ear sli htly
upward or to the back. Gently
work the earmold into its proper
position by adjustin it until it is
firmly seated in your ear. Once
inserted, you should be able to
feel if the earmold is placed cor-
rectly. Next, place your hearin
instrument behind your ear and
turn it on.
Tip:
Practice insertin and removin
your hearin instrument correctly.
An easy way to practice is to sit
down at a table. Place a mirror in
front of you and prop your elbows
on the table so you can uide
your hands easily and safely. This
will help you stay relaxed and
comfortable while you practice.

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T rning yo r ARTIS BTE
on and off
Via the battery compartment
Your ARTIS hearin instrument automatically turns on when a
battery is inserted and the compartment door is completely
closed.
To turn off
Press the battery compartment to
the rear down to the first stop to
turn the instrument OFF.
To turn on
Fully close the battery compart-
ment to turn the instrument ON.

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Your hearin instrument can also
be pro rammed by your Hearin
Care Professional to be turned on
and off usin the pro ram button.
Via the push button
To turn your hearin instrument off, press and hold the pro-
ram button for approximately 2 seconds.
To turn your hearin instrument on a ain, press and hold the
pro ram button for approximately 2 seconds.
Please note that when you turn your hearin instrument off
usin the pro ram button, you must wait approximately
10 seconds for the instrument to reset before turnin it back
on usin the pro ram button.
Check with your Hearin Care Professional about which on/off
function your hearin instrument is equipped with.
Power-on delay
Your hearin instrument may be equipped with a "power-on
delay" feature. This feature delays sound from enterin your
hearin instrument when it is first turned on, so that you may
insert the hearin instrument into your ear without experien-
cin unpleasant feedback (whistlin ).

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e2e wirelessTM
for ARTIS e2e instr ments
For ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e
Unique to your ARTIS hearin instrument is the e2e (ear-to-
ear) wireless TM technolo y. The wireless functionality:
- automatically adjusts the system to chan e both
hearin instruments simultaneously to adapt to
different listenin situations.
- allows use of accessories includin the ePocket
(bi-directional remote control).
- provides synchronization of the settin s in the system.
If you chan e the volume or pro ram on one
instrument, the other is automatically chan ed.
Your Hearin Care Professional can activate or deactivate the
wireless functionality of your hearin instrument. The ePocket
can be activated or deactivated separately.
Note:
The performance of the e2e wireless could be affected by
electro-ma netic interference, such as a computer monitor or
halo en lamp systems controlled by a switchin power supply.
Move away from the source of interference if you experience
difficulty.

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Wireless remote control -
ePoc et TM
(accessory)
With the wireless function you also
have the possibility of usin the
ePocket (bi-directional remote
control) from Siemens. With it,
you can chan e the pro ram and
volume of your hearin instrument
and read out the system settin s.
For further information on the
ePocket, contact your Hearin Care
Professional or refer to the ePocket
user uide.
ePocketTM accessory
for ARTIS e2e instr ments
Note:
In case the hearin instruement is controlled by another per-
son’s remote control unit (RCU), please return RCU and hea-
rin instrument to the service department for chan e of the
transmission key.
Durin the use of the wireless link while instrument is opera-
ted in T-coil mode, pulsin noise may be heard due to pick-up
of the transmission si nal by the hearin instrument T-coil.
Please use remote control in T-coil mode only with a distance
reater than 10 cm (4 inches).

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Using the program b tton
Your hearing instrument specialist has programmed
your system as follows:
1
2
3
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Description of the hearing situation
Hearing program
How to select the programs
Your ARTIS hearin instrument
can have up to 4 hearin pro-
rams. They can be selected with
a pro ram button or when an
audio shoe is attached. These
pro rams chan e the characte-
ristics of the sound comin
throu h the hearin instrument for specific listenin environ-
ments. Each time the button is pressed, the instrument chan-
es to the next pro ram, which is confirmed with a beep.
The number of beeps you hear coincides with the selected
pro ram. That means when Pro ram "3" is selected, for
example, you will hear 3 beeps.
Each time your instrument is turned off and then on a ain,
the system automatically resets to Pro ram 1.
Note:
For ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e
If you are wearin two hearin instruments, the pro ram will
be chan ed on both instruments at the same time.

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Using the directional
microphone system
Accordin to your hearin needs, your ARTIS hearin instru-
ment can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of
you (directional mode) when you are havin a face-to-face
conversation in a noisy environment. The hearin instrument
can also be adjusted when you are in quieter environments
and want to hear the sounds around you (omnidirectional
mode).
Your Hearin Care Professional will pro ram the operation of
the directional microphone system to function automatically
or in conjunction with the pro ram button based on your
individual hearin requirements and preferences. If the direc-
tional microphone system is not pro rammed to function
automatically, your Hearin Care Professional can instruct
you on its use.

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Using the vol me control
Your ARTIS P, ARTIS P e2e, ARTIS SP and
ARTIS SP e2e hearin instrument is fully
automatic. There is no need to manually
adjust the volume control. However, if
you prefer manual volume control, ARTIS
hearin instruments can be pro ramm-
ed for manual adjustment.
Rotate the wheel
upwards to increase
volume. Rotate it down
to decrease volume.
If your instrument is pro rammed for manual adjustment,
the wheel-shaped volume control can be rotated up (louder)
or down (softer) to select the desired listenin volume.
To increase volume, place your index fin er ently a ainst
the volume control wheel and rotate it upward. If your
instrument is equipped with a warnin tone for volume con-
trol limits, once it is heard, adjustin the volume control furt-
her in that direction will have no effect. To reduce the volu-
me, rotate the wheel in the opposite direction.
If your hearin instrument has not been pro rammed for
manual control adjustment, the volume will automatically
adjust and rotatin the volume control wheel will have no
effect.
Note:
For ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e
If you are wearin two hearin instruments, the volume will
be chan ed on both instruments at the same time.
For ARTIS P, ARTIS P e2e, ARITS SP and ARTIS SP e2e

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A dio inp t
Your hearin instrument is equipped with audio input capabili-
ty. This enables the connection between the hearin instru-
ment and accessories such as an FM system, tape recorder,
television, or infrared device. It can be useful for adults in diffi-
cult listenin situations and for children in classrooms. Because
the sound is comin directly from the sound source to the hea-
rin instrument, the si nal is clearer and unaffected by poor
room acoustics.
Your Hearin Care Professional can further instruct you
on the use of the audio input, and provide information re ar-
din audio input accessories such as audio shoes and cords.
Note:
You must use the audio shoes desi ned exclusively for ARTIS.
They are marked by a printed “L” for ARTIS S, ARTIS S e2e,
ARTIS P and for ARTIS P e2e, a “M” for ARTIS SP and for ARTIS
SP e2e, which can be seen when lookin from the top into the
audio shoe.
Small recess in the hearing
instrument housing
Nib in the audio shoe

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Safety Instructions for hearing instruments with audio
input
The audio input may be connected to line-operated equipment
only if the equipment fulfils the safety requirement IEC 65.
Before the audio shoe can be connected to the hearin instru-
ment the followin steps have to be fullfilled:
1. Open the battery compartment
2. Open the audioshoe cover
3. Close the battery compartment
With the connected audio shoe the battery compartment
switch is disable and the hearin instrument only can be swit-
ched off with the push button.
Take the audio shoe and hook
the two nibs into the two small
recesses of the hearin instrument
housin . Slide the audio shoe
to the inner side of the hearin
instrument housin until it snaps
into the end position.
Attaching the audio shoe
To remove the audio shoe, slide
the audio shoe in the opposite
direction.
Removing the audio shoe

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Using the telephone
Automatic telephone program
With A toPhone function, your
ARTIS hearin instrument will auto-
matically switch to the telephone
pro ram when you hold a telepho-
ne handset near your hearin
instrument. It will return to the pre-
viously used hearin pro ram after
you have finished speakin and
move the handset away from the hearin instrument.
You can also select the telephone pro ram manually by usin
the pro ram push button.
The telephone pro ram can be set to microphone mode or
telecoil mode. Your Hearin Care Professional will pro ram
your hearin instrument to fit your individual requirements.
AutoPhone magnet accessory
Not all telephones produce a ma netic field stron enou h to
activate the AutoPhone function. In this case, use the
AutoPhone ma net, enclosed in your hearin instrument
packa e, and attach it to the telephone receiver to activate the
AutoPhone function.
Consult your Hearin Care Professional to find out if this acces-
sory is ri ht for your hearin care needs.