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-
tion
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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Make sure the distance between your remote controlX
and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches
(1 meter).
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, both in-
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struments will be turned on / off at the same time.
Press the on/ off button toX
turn your hearing instr-
ments on.
Press the On/Off button to turn your hearing instru-
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ments off.
Turning your hearing instruments on and off
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Slide open the cap of the re-X
mote control to uncover the
control panel.
Turn the cap towards the
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"+"-side to increase the
volume of your hearing in-
struments.
Turn the cap towards the "–"-side to decrease the volume
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of your hearing instruments.
Your Hearing Care Professional can activate /deactivate
acoustic signals to indicate when the volume has been
changed and when the volume limits have been reached.
Make sure the distance between your remote controlX
and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches
(1 meter).
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the
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volume will be changed on both instruments at the
same time.
Adjusting the volume 9
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Make sure the distance between your remote controlX
and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches
(1 meter).
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the
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program will be changed on both instruments at the
same time.
Each time you press the pro-
gram button, your hearing in-
struments switch to the next
program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal.
Example:
Your hearing instruments are in program 1. You want to
change to program 3.
Press the program button twice.
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Your Hearing Care Professional can activate /deactivate
acoustic signals to indicate when the program has been
changed.
Changing the program
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Cleaning
Clean the remote control as and when necessary with aX
soft tissue.
Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as
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citric acids, ammonia, etc.
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
Do NOT put your remote control in
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water! The cover does NOT make your
remote control waterproof.
Do NOT clean your remote control with
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alcohol or benzine.
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Problem Possible solution
The remote
control does not
work
Replace empty batteries.
Move away from electro-magnetic noise
sources.
Another remote
control affects
your hearing
instruments
Return remote control and hearing
instruments to your Hearing Care Pro-
fessional.
Feedback or
loud noise oc-
curs
The function of the wireless link might
be affected by a nearby electromagne-
tic source, such as computer monitors.
Keep an appropriate distance from the-
se sources.
If you still encounter problems after trying these sugge-
stions, consult your Hearing Care Professional.
Troubleshooting
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Technical information
Specifications
Input voltage: 1.5 VDC
Input current: 150 mA
Protection against electric
shock: class II
Safety approvals: CE, C-Tick
EMI: complies with
EN 60601-1-2
EN 55022 Class B
RSS-210 Issue 7
RSS-Gen Issue2
ETSI EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1
ETSI EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1
Against ingress of water: IPX0 (ordinary)
Degree of safety of application
in the presence of flammable
anesthetic: not evaluated
Mode of operation: continuously operation
Operating frequencies: FC=3.28 MHz
Max. field strength @ 10m: -7 dBA/m
Max. field strength @ 30m: 28.5 dBV/m
CE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found in-
side the battery compartment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the users aut-
hority to operate the equipment.
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Our product with the FCC ID: SGI-WL300 will be market
without the battery installed. Therefore the user is able to see
the FCC Label when opening the battery compartment.

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Within the European Union, the marked equip-
ment is covered by "Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste elec-
trical and electronical equipment. Amended by
Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).
For disposal within the EU please send device to the fol-
lowing address:
United Kingdom
Siemens
Hearing Instruments
Newton Road
Crawley RH109TT
Malta
Charles de Giorgio LTD
39-40 South Street
Valetta CMR 01
P.O.Box 374
Ireland
Howth Junction
Business Center
Kilbarrack
5 Dublin
www.siemens.com/hearing
With the CE marking Siemens confirms compli-
ance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC con-
cerning medical devices.
Recycle your hearing instruments and remote controlX
according to national regulations.
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