Siemens INTUIS User manual

INTUISTM
User Guide
Be ind-t e-Ear System
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Congratulations !
As t e owner of a new earing system, you may once again
enjoy t e sounds of your environment, and conversation
wit your family and friends.
T ese instructions as well as guidance from your earing
instrument specialist will elp you understand ow your new
earing system works. In t is guide, you’ll find instructions
about t e insertion, removal and use of your INTUISTM ea-
ring system. T ere are also tips and information on proper
andling, cleaning, care and c anging of t e batteries. In
addition, a troubles ooting section is offered for your refe-
rence.
Your earing improvement wit a earing system depends
on t e fit of t e earing instruments, t e type and degree
of earing loss, and proper diagnostic testing. Of course, a
earing system cannot restore normal earing, and not
everyone will benefit equally.
More t an 80 percent of individuals wit a earing loss ave
a earing loss in bot ears. Studies s ow t at even w en a
earing loss is worse in one ear, most people wit a earing
loss in bot ears will benefit from wearing two instruments.
Remember, a earing system consists of finely-tuned devices
t at ave been specially designed and expertly adjusted for
your individual needs. Proper care and andling will ensure
t e best possible performance of your INTUISTM earing
system.

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Contents
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Your INTUISTM BTE (be ind-t e-ear) earing system
- INTUIS S DIR 4
- INTUIS DIR
- INTUIS SP DIR 5
Battery insertion and removal 6
Battery compartment door lock 9
Inserting and removing your INTUIS BTE 10
Turning your INTUIS BTE on and off 11
Using t e program button 13
Directional microp one system 14
Using t e volume control 15
(INTUIS DIR and INTUIS SP DIR)
Audio input 16
(INTUIS DIR and INTUIS SP DIR)
Maintenance and care 19
Important notes 20
Troubles ooting tips 21

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Your INTUIS BTE
(behind-the-ear) hearing system
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Features
1. Ear ook
2. Microp one openings
3. Program button
wit ON/OFF function
4. Volume control (only
INTUIS DIR)
5. Cover for programming
socket
6. Battery compartment
7. Color-coded typeplate
red = rig t instrument
blue = left instrument
8. Audio input
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INTUIS SP DIR
Features
1. Ear ook
2. Microp one openings
3. Program button
wit ON/OFF function
4. Volume control
5. Cover for programming
socket
6. Battery compartment
7. Color-coded typeplate
red = rig t instrument
blue = left instrument
8. Audio input
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Battery insertion and removal
Handling the battery
T e protective tab on your
battery s ould only be removed
w en you are ready to use t e
battery.
Inserting the battery
Open t e battery compartment
wit your fingernail as s own in
t e illustration.
Swivel open t e battery compart-
ment door, if not already open.
Place t e proper size battery so
t at t e "+” symbol on t e battery
matc es t e "+” marked on t e
battery compartment.
Three use ul tips:
• T e positive (+) side of t e battery is always t e
smoot side. You can recognize t e negative (-) side
by t e colored ring.
• Always keep spare batteries wit you
• If you t ink you cannot c ange t e battery by yourself,
ask someone to elp you: a family member, friend or
your earing instrument specialist.

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Gently close t e battery compart-
ment by pressing t e bottom of
t e door upward wit your finger
tip. Do not force t e door s ut. If
it does not close easily, c eck to
see if t e battery was inserted
properly. W en t e battery door
is completely closed, your earing
instrument is ready for use.
Removing the battery
Normally t e battery drops out
w en t e compartment is comple-
tely open. If t e battery does not
come out, lig tly tap t e system or
pus t e battery out wit a pencil
as s own.
Low battery indicator
Your earing system may be programmed to inform you
w en t e battery s ould be replaced for best system perfor-
mance. You may ear an intermittent series of beeps and/or
experience low amplification power or volume. C ange t e
battery w en eit er of t ese occurs.

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Caution:
Keep batteries and instruments away rom the reach o
children.
Batteries can be harm ul i swallowed.
I swallowed consult a physician or a hospital
immediately.
Change the batteries when any o the ollowing occur:
- volume becomes so ter or weak
- you hear a battery signal beep
Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash.
Return them to your hearing instrument specialist
or environmentally correct disposal.

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Battery com artment door lock
Your instrument is equipped wit
a battery compartment door lock.
T ey are intended to prevent t e
unintentional removal of batteries
from t eir compartment.
To lock t e battery compartment,
open t e compartment door to t e
first stop. Pus t e slide to t e
rig t wit a suitable tool.
To unlock t e battery compart-
ment again, open t e compart-
ment door to t e first stop. Pus
t e slide to t e left wit a suitable
tool.
Your earing instrument specialist
can furt er instruct you on t e use
of t is feature, if necessary.
unlocked
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Inserting and removing
your INTUIS BTE
Make sure t at your earing
instrument is turned off. Hold t e
earmold between your t umb and
index finger and insert it carefully
into your ear canal. You may find
it elpful to pull your ear slig tly
upward or to t e back. Gently
work t e earmold into its proper
position by adjusting it until it is
firmly seated in your ear. Once
inserted, you s ould be able to
feel if t e earmold is placed
correctly. Next, place your earing
instrument be ind your ear and
turn it on.
Tip:
Practice inserting and removing
your earing 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 t e table so you can guide
your ands easily and safely. T is
will elp you stay relaxed and
comfortable w ile you practice.

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Turning your INTUIS BTE
on and off
Via the battery compartment
Your INTUIS earing system automatically turns on w en
a battery is inserted and t e compartment door is completely
closed.
To turn o
Press t e battery compartment to
t e rear down to t e first stop to
turn t e instrument OFF.
To turn on
Fully close t e battery compart-
ment to turn t e instrument ON.

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Your earing system can also
be programmed by your earing
instrument specialist to be turned
on and off using t e program
button.
Via the push button
To turn your earing instrument off, press and old t e pro-
gram button for approximately 2 seconds.
To turn your earing instrument on again, press and old t e
program button for approximately 2 seconds.
Please note t at w en you turn your earing instrument off
using t e program button, you must wait approximately
10 seconds for t e instrument to reset before turning it back
on using t e program button.
C eck wit your earing instrument specialist about w ic
on/off function your earing system is equipped wit .
Power-on delay
Your earing instrument may be equipped wit a "power-on
delay" feature. T is feature delays sound from entering your
earing instrument w en it is first turned on, so t at you may
insert t e earing instrument into your ear wit out experien-
cing unpleasant feedback (w istling).

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Using the rogram button
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Description of the hearing situation
Hearing program
How to select the programs
Your INTUIS earing system can
ave up to 4 earing programs.
T ey can be selected wit a pro-
gram button or w en an audio
s oe is attac ed.
T ese programs c ange t e c a-
racteristics of t e sound coming
t roug t e earing system for specific listening environments.
Eac time t e button is pressed, t e system c anges to t e
next program, w ic is confirmed wit a beep. T e number
of beeps you ear coincides wit t e selected program. T at
means w en Program "3" is selected, for example, you will
ear 3 beeps.
Eac time your system is turned off and t en on again, t e
systems automatically resets to Program 1.

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Directional micro hone system
According to your earing needs, your INTUIS earing system
can be adjusted to focus on t ose sounds in front of you
(directional mode) w en you are aving a face-to-face con-
versation in a noisy environment. T e earing system can
also be adjusted w en you are in quieter environments and
want to ear t e sounds around you (omnidirectional mode).
To make t is adjustment use t e program button to c ange
to t e directonal program. Your earing instrument specialist
will tell you w ic program is configured for directonal
mode.

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Using the volume control
Your INTUIS DIR and INTUIS SP DIR ea-
ring system is fully automatic. T ere
is no need to manually adjust t e volume
control. However, if you prefer manual
volume control, INTUIS DIR and
INTUIS SP DIR earing system can be
programmed for manual adjustment.
Rotate t e w eel
upwards to increase
volume. Rotate it down
to decrease volume.
If your system is programmed for manual adjustment, t e
w eel-s aped volume control can be rotated up (louder) or
down (softer) to select t e desired listening volume.
To increase volume, place your index finger gently against
t e volume control w eel and rotate it upward. If your
system is equipped wit a warning tone for volume control
limits, once it is eard, adjusting t e volume control furt er
in t at direction will ave no effect. To reduce t e volume,
rotate t e w eel in t e opposite direction.
If your earing system as not been programmed for manual
control adjustment, t e volume will automatically adjust and
rotating t e volume control w eel will ave no effect.
For INTUIS DIR, INTUIS SP DIR
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Audio in ut
For INTUIS DIR and INTUIS SP DIR
Your earing system is equipped wit audio input capability.
T is enables connection between t e earing system and
accessories suc as an FM system, CD player, television, or
ot er suitable device. It can be useful for adults in difficult
listening situations and for c ildren in classrooms. Because t e
sound is coming directly from t e sound source to t e earing
system, t e signal is clearer and is unaffected by poor room
acoustics.
Your earing instrument specialist can furt er instruct you
on t e use of t e audio input, and provide information regar-
ding audio input accessories suc as audio s oes and cords.
Note:
You must use t e audio s oe designed exclusively for INTUIS.
It is marked by a printed "G" for INTUIS Dir and “M“ for
INTUIS SP w ic can be seen w en looking from t e top into
t e audio s oe.
Small recess in t e
earing system ousing
Nib in t e audio s oe
INTUIS SP Dir audio shoe

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Before t e audio s oe can be connected to t e earing system
t e following steps ave to be completed:
1. Open t e battery compartment
2. Open t e audio s oe cover
3. Close t e battery compartment
Wit t e connected audio s oe t e battery compartment
switc is disabled and t e earing system only can be switc ed
off wit t e pus button.
Take t e audio s oe and ook
t e two nibs into t e two small
recesses of t e earing system
ousing. Slide t e audio s oe
towards t e inner side of t e ea-
ring system ousing until it snaps
into t e end position.
Attaching the audio shoe
To remove t e audio s oe, slide
t e audio s oe in t e opposite
direction.
Removing the audio shoe

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INTUIS DIR audio shoe
To fit t e audio s oe to t e earing instrument ook it in
from t e front and press it to t e rear into t e four oles on
t e inner curve of t e instrument.
Your earing instrument immediately recognizes w en an
audio s oe is fitted and t en automatically diverts to pro-
gram “4”. You will notice t is by t e four beep tones.
Sa ety Instructions or hearing systems with audio input
T e audio input may be connected to line-operated equipment
only if t e equipment fulfils t e safety requirement IEC 65.
Wit t e connected audio s oe t e battery compartment
switc is disabled and t e earing system only can be switc ed
off wit t e pus button.

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Maintenance and care
Your new INTUIS earing system is a ig ly sensitive system.
Proper care and andling will ensure t e best possible
performance.
Earwax may accumulate on your earmold. If not cleaned
regularly you can damage t e earing system or cause
ealt problems. T erefore:
1. It is essential to detac t e ear-
mold from your be ind-t e-ear
system and t en place it in t e
cleaning bat . Caution: Do NOT
put t e earing system in water,
only t e earmold.
2. Occasionally bring your earing
system to your earing instru-
ment specialist to ave t e
earing tube c anged and t e
system c ecked.
Care tips:
• You s ould place your earing
system in a "dry aid kit" wit a special
moisture-attracting capsule overnig t.
T e drying capsule draws damaging
moisture out of t e system.
• Your earing instrument specialist can
provide you wit special care sets and
drying capsules to keep your earing
system in good condition.
Always store your ea-
ring system in t e case
provided.

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Im ortant notes
• Never expose your earing system to extreme temperatures
or ig umidity. Do not store it in direct sunlig t. Do not
wear it w en taking a s ower or w en applying airspray.
• As wit all electrical, non gas-encapsulated systems,
t e earing system must not be operated in explosion-
endangered rooms.
• Do not wear your earing system during s ort-wave t erapy,
or if you work wit medical treatments t at use strong
magnetic or ig -frequency fields, suc as a MRIs or X-rays.
• Make sure to turn off t e system w en not in use.
T is elps preserve your batteries.
• W en not wearing your system for long periods of time,
remove t e batteries. T is prevents leakage, w ic can
some times occur in batteries. Replace batteries t at ave
a leakage immediately.