Siemens CIELO 2 ACTIVE User manual

CIELO®2
Siemens Hearing Instruments

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Your CIELO®2 hearing instrument
Siemens CIELO®2 Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
hearing instruments are designed for comfort,
performance and durability. Your BTE will look
similar to one of the following illustrations
(Fig.1).
CIELO 2 Life
Fig. 1: Location of features
Battery
compartment
door
Microphone
ports
Programming
socket*
LifeTube
LifeTip Adapter
LifeTip

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CIELO 2 S
CIELO 2
Earhook
Battery
compartment
door
Audio
input flap
Volume control
wheel Programming
socket*
Microphones
Memory button
Battery
compartment door
Earhook
Programming socket*
Directional microphones

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CIELO 2 P
CIELO 2 SP
*For Hearing Care Professionals use only.
Memory button
Volume
control wheel
Audio input
Programming socket*
Battery
compartment door
Earhoo
k
Microphones
Memory button
Volume
control wheel
Audio input
Programming socket*
Battery
compartment door
Microphones
Earhoo
k

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Digital technology
Inside your hearing instrument, the microphone,
analog-to-digital converter, digital signal
processor, receiver and other specialized
components process sound that is directed to the
eardrum and auditory system.
The microphone picks up sound waves from
the air and converts them to electrical signals.
The analog-to-digital converter encodes the
electrical signals into a format that is usable
by the digital signal processor.
The digital signal processor has been
programmed by your Audiologist or Hearing Care
Provider to execute the required digital signal
processing for your particular hearing loss.

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Identifying the left and right
hearing instruments
CIELO 2 BTEs may be color-coded for your
convenience. The left ear hearing instrument may
have a blue typeplate, and the right ear hearing
instrument may have a red typeplate (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2: Location of typeplate
Typeplate

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On CIELO 2 Life BTEs, the left ear hearing
instrument also has a blue number on the LifeTip
Adapter, and the right ear hearing instrument
also has a red number on the LifeTip Adapter (Fig.
3).
Fig. 3: Location of right and left designator
on LifeTip Adapter
Color-coded number
on Tip Adapter

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Using your CIELO 2
hearing instrument
Battery size
The chart below provides the proper battery size
used in your hearing instrument. It’s
recommended that you also check with your
Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider regarding
the correct battery.
Model Battery size
CIELO 2 Life Behind-the-Ear 312
CIELO 2 S Behind-the-Ear 13
CIELO 2 Behind-the-Ear 13
CIELO 2 P Behind-the-Ear 13
CIELO 2 SP Behind-the-Ear 675

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Inserting the battery
To insert the battery into the hearing instrument,
swivel open the door of the battery compartment.
Place the proper size battery (see "Battery" section
or consult your Audiologist or Hearing Care
Provider) in the battery compartment so that the
"+" symbol on the battery coincides with the "+"
mark on the battery compartment door.
Gently close the battery compartment. 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 hearing
instrument is ready for operation (Fig. 4/Fig. 5).
Fig. 4: Inserting the battery into
CIELO 2, CIELO 2 S, CIELO 2 P, and CIELO 2 SP
Open the
battery
compartment
Insert the
battery
Close the
battery
compartment

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Fig. 5: Inserting the battery into CIELO 2 Life
Battery compartment door lock
(not available on CIELO 2 Life)
CIELO 2 hearing instruments are equipped with
a lock that prevents the unintentional opening of
the battery compartment. This feature is located
on the inner side of the hearing aid battery
compartment door (Fig. 5).
Pushing the slide toward the right locks the
battery compartment door. Pushing the slide
toward the left unlocks the battery compartment
for opening (Fig. 6). Your Audiologist or Hearing
Care Provider can instruct you on the use of this
feature, if required.

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Remember, the battery should be removed when
your hearing instrument is not in use. This
prevents possible damage from battery leakage
and avoids draining the battery if the hearing
instrument is not switched off.
Fig. 6: Battery compartment door lock
Low battery indicator
Your hearing instrument may be programmed to
inform you when the battery should be replaced
for best performance. If this feature is activated in
your hearing instruments, you may hear two long,
low pitched beeps and/or experience low
amplification power or volume. Change the
battery immediately when either of these occur.
Locked Unlocked

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WARNING: Choking hazard posed by small parts.
• Keep hearing instruments, batteries and
accessories out of children’s reach.
• If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital
immediately.
• If infants, small children or mentally disabled
persons need to wear hearing instruments,
ensure adequate supervision.
Battery tips
• CAUTION! Batteries can be harmful if
swallowed.
• If a battery is accidentally swallowed,
seek medical attention immediately, or call
The National Button Battery Hotline collect
at [phone].
• Always use the battery size recommended on
your warranty card or by your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider for your model for best
performance.
• Remove the battery from your instrument when
not in use. This prevents possible damage from

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expansion or leakage of the battery, if the
instrument is 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.
• Followyour local recycling rules for battery
disposal.
Note: Do not throw used batteries into household trash.
Return them to your Audiologist or Hearing Care
Provider for environmentally correct disposal.
WARNING: Risk in explosive environments, i.e.
mining areas!
• Don’t use your hearing instruments (and remote
control) in areas where there is a danger of
explosions.
Turning the hearing instrument on or off
To use the battery door, insert a battery into the
instrument and completely close the door to turn
the instrument on. To turn the instrument off
using the battery door, open it to the first catch.

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Your hearing instrument may also be
programmed to allowyou to turn it on and off
using the memory button, where applicable. To
turn the instrument off using the memory button,
press and hold the button for 3 – 5 seconds.
To turn the instrument back on, press and hold
the memory button for 3 – 5 seconds.
Please note that after having turned the
instrument off using the memory button, you
must wait approximately 10 seconds for the
system to reset before turning the instrument
back on again by using the memory button.
Check with your Audiologist or Hearing Care
Provider about which on/off functions are
available on your hearing instrument.
Power-on delay feature
Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a
"power-on delay" feature that can be activated by
your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. This
allows you to insert the hearing instrument into
your ear without experiencing unpleasant
feedback (whistling).
Note: You can also use the remote control to turn your
hearing instrument on and off.

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Attaching the earmold (where provided)
If your earmold detaches, gently insert the
earhook of the hearing instrument into
the tubing and earmold supplied by your
Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7: Attaching the earmold
Inserting and removing CIELO 2 hearing
instruments with an earmold
Take the earmold between your thumb and index
finger. Gently work the earmold into its proper
position by adjusting it until it is firmly seated
in your ear. Then lift the hearing instrument over
the top of your ear and adjust it to fit behind your
ear (Fig. 8).
Earhook
Tubing
Earmold

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Fig. 8: Inserting the hearing instrument
Lightly push on the back of the ear to help release
the earmold and gently pull it out (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9: Removing the hearing instrument
Inserting and removing the CIELO 2 Life
hearing instrument
Take the LifeTip between your thumb and index
finger. Gently work the LifeTip into its proper
position by adjusting it until it is firmly seated
in your ear. Then lift the hearing instrument over
the top of your ear and adjust it to fit behind your

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ear (Fig. 10). Finally, place the retention strand
into the bottom of the ''bowl'' of your ear.
Fig. 10: Inserting the hearing instrument
To remove the instrument, gently pull the
LifeTip out of your ear (Fig. 11) and carefully lift
the hearing instrument off of your ear. Do not pull
or tug on the LifeTube to remove the LifeTip or
instrument.
Fig. 11: Removing the hearing instrument

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Health considerations
If soreness or skin irritation develops, discontinue
wearing your hearing instrument, and bring the
instrument and earmold to your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider. Minor fit adjustments and
earmold modification can often correct this
condition. If soreness persists, discontinue
wearing the hearing instrument and see your
physician.
If excessive earwax accumulates when wearing
your hearing instrument, consult your Audiologist
or Hearing Care Provider.
ePocket®remote control
An optional ePocket remote control is available for
all CIELO 2 hearing systems. ePocket can be used
to change the memory and volume of your
hearing instrument, as well as read out the
system settings without having to manually adjust
the hearing instruments.
For further information on the ePocket, speak to
your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider or
refer to the ePocket instruction manual, if
applicable.

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Using the memory button
(where provided)
Your CIELO 2 BTE hearing instrument may have
up to 4 memories, also called hearing programs.
The memories are selected with the memory
button. The last memory in CIELO 2, CIELO 2 P,
and CIELO 2 SP instruments is activated
automatically when an audio input shoe is
attached (see ''Audio Input'' section.) Each
memory is different and designed to help you hear
better in different situations.
When initially turned on (after the battery
compartment door is closed) the microphone
is ON and ready for general use, the default is
memory 1. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care
Provider will provide you with the number of
memories most appropriate for your needs. Each
time you press the memory button, your CIELO 2
BTE hearing instrument changes to the next
memory. The memory change is confirmed by
alerting tones or beeps which correlate to the
memory you are in. That means if you select
memory "3," then the hearing instrument beeps 3
times.

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Belowis a list of listening environments
programmed into your CIELO 2 hearing
instrument.
Memory Listening
number environment
1 _________________________________
2 _________________________________
3 _________________________________
4 _________________________________
Audio Input (where provided)