Siemens ePen User manual

www.siemens.com/hearing
Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH
Gebbertstrasse 125
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Phone [phone]
© 06.2008, Siemens AG · SB
Document No. A91SAT-00626-99T1-7600
Order/Item No. 104 196 75
Printed in Germany
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ePenTM
User Guide
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AIntroduction
Dear customer,
Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless
technology and can therefore be controlled by your
ePen™ remote control.
These instruction describes how to operate your
ePen remote control rapidly and easily.
Your Hearing Care Professional can answer any further
questions about instructions and proper use.
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Contents
Your ePen 4
Intended use 5
General notes on safety 6
Safety notes for batteries 8
Changing the batteries 9
Turning your hearing instruments on and off 10
Adjusting the volume 11
Changing the program 12
Maintenance and care 13
Troubleshooting 14
Technical information 15
Disposal information 17
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The remote control uses one
AAA battery.
1ePen Tip with hidden con-
trol panel and volume func-
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2Battery compartment
3Volume control
4LED
5Hearing instruments on / off
6Program button
Your ePen
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Intended use 4
This remote control is intended to operate hearing instru-
ments.
Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to
avoid injuries or damage to remote control.
Symbols:
Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol
WARNING,CAUTION or NOTICE!
WARNING points out a situation that could
lead to serious injuries,
CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead
to minor and moderate injuries.
NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property
damage.
Advice and tips on how to handle your
hearing instrument better.
Instruction. Indicates that something has to
be done.
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NOTICE
The remote control is sensitive to extreme heat, high
humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), X-rays and
mechanical stress.
Do not expose the remote control to extreme tempera-
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ture or high humidity.
Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
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Do not immerse it in water.X
In case the hearing instrument is controlled by ano-X
ther person’s remote control, please return with the
remote control and hearing instruments to your Hea-
ring Care Professional.
WARNING
Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices
and electronic equipment.
Do not use remote control in hospitals or airplanes.
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Activate the key lock in hospitals or airplanes.X
Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implantX
or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic
compatibility verified.
General notes on safety
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In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless
equipment exist.
Refer to local authorities for further information.
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WARNING
Risk of interference with cardiac pacemakers.
Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a
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cardiac pacemaker.
WARNING
Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!
Don't use your hearing instruments and remote control
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in areas where there is a danger of explosions.
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General notes on safety
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NOTICE
Leaking batteries damage the instrument.
Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for
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a prolonged period of time.
Do not throw used batteries into household trash.X
Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for
environmentally correct disposal.
WARNING
Choking hazard posed by small parts.
Keep batteries and remote control out of children‘s
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reach.
If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately.
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The remote control ist powered by one AAA battery.
Screw off the top on the backside of the ePen
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Slide down the cover of the backside of the ePen.X
Insert a battery as shown in the picture.X
Make sure the polarity symbols on the battery and com-
partment are aligned.
Reattach the cover and top.
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Changing the batteries 7
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