Siemens INTUIS User manual

INTUISTM
User Guide
Custom hearin system
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Congratulations !
As the owner of a new hearin system, you may once a ain
enjoy the sounds of your environment, and conversation
with your family and friends.
These instructions as well as uidance from your hearin
instrument specialist will help you understand how your
new hearin system works. In this uide, you’ll find instruc-
tions on insertion, removal and use of your INTUISTM hearin
system. There are also tips and information on proper
handlin , cleanin , care and chan in of the batteries. In
addition, a troubleshootin section is offered for your
reference.
Your hearin improvement with a hearin system 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 system 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 hearin
instruments.
Remember, a hearin system 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 INTUIS hearin
system.

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Contents
Page
Description of your INTUIS custom hearin system 4
Handlin the battery 5
Insertin and removin your custom hearin system 8
Turnin your hearin system on and off 10
Usin the pro ram button 11
Usin the volume control 13
Usin the telephone 14
Maintenance and care 16
Important notes 18
Troubleshootin tips 19

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Description of your INTUIS
custom hearing system
Your hearin system is individually
manufactured accordin to the
shape of your ears or ear canals.
1. First Microphone
2. Second microphone TwinMicTM
(optional)
3. Battery compartment
4. Pro ram button (optional)
5. Volume control (optional)
6. Vent
7. Removal cord (optional)
Each hearin instrument can be
identified by the serial number
located on the outside of the ins-
trument. If the number is written
in red, the hearin instrument is
for the ri ht ear. If the number is
written in blue, the hearin instru-
ment is for the left ear.
IT
CT
CS
CIC
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3
5
6
3
6
1
4
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Hearin system Battery type
IT 312 or 13*
CT 312
CS/ CIC 10
* Consult your hearin instrument
specialist.

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The protective tab on your battery
should only be removed when
you are ready to use the battery.
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 instrument specialist.
Low attery indicator
Your hearin system may be pro-
rammed to inform you when the
battery should be replaced for
best system performance. 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.
Battery type
ori inal size
Handling the battery

Place the proper size battery into the
battery compartment door, makin
sure that the "+" symbol on the
smooth side of the battery matches
the "+" symbol on the ed e of the
battery compartment door, as shown
in the illustration. (Ask your hearin
instrument specialist if you have
questions about the correct battery
size for your system)
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Gently close the battery compartment. Do not force the
door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the bat-
tery is inserted properly. When the battery compartment
is completely closed, your hearin system is ready for use.
Inserting the attery:
Before usin your hearin instrument,
place the battery into the battery com-
partment door. Usin the fin ernail of
either your thumb or index fin er, pull
the tab on the battery compartment
door outward until the door swin s
open all the way (see illustration).

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Caution:
Keep atteries and instruments away from the reach of
children. Batteries can e harmful if swallowed. If swal-
lowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately.
Change the atteries when any of the following occur:
- volume ecomes softer or weak
- you hear a attery signal eep
Do NOT throw used atteries into household trash. Return
them to your hearing instrument specialist for environ-
mentally correct disposal.

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Inserting and remo ing your
custom hearing system
Hold the hearin instrument with
your thumb and index fin er,
carefully push the instrument in
the ear canal. Gently work it into
its proper position by sli htly
twistin until it is firmly seated.
Li htly press inward for a secure
and comfortable fit.
You may find it helpful to pull
your ear sli htly upward or to the
back. Once inserted, you should
be able to feel if the hearin
instrument is correctly positioned.
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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To remove the hearin instrument,
push li htly on the back of your
ear to help loosen it or pull ently
on your ear. Then usin your index
fin er, slowly pull the hearin
instrument from your ear.
The completely-in-the-canal
hearin instruments can be
removed by pullin the small
removal cord toward the back
of your head.
Caution:
Never pull on the battery
compartment door or volume
control wheel to remove the
hearin instrument, as this could
cause dama e to your hearin
instrument.

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Turning your hearing
system on and off
Using the attery compartment
Insert a battery into your INTUIS hearin instrument and
completely close the compartment to turn the instrument
on. To turn it off open the compartment completely.
Using the program utton
Your hearin instrument may also be pro rammed to allow
you to turn it on and off usin the pro ram button.
Press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds to turn
your hearin instrument off.
To turn your hearin instrument on a ain, press and hold
the pro ram button for approximately 2 seconds.
Please note that after havin turned the instrument off, you
must wait approximately 10 seconds for the system to reset
before turnin the instrument back on a ain by usin the
button.
Using the volume control
The volume control also incorporates an on/off switch. In the
full backwards position the hearin instrument will be
switched off.
Power-on Delay
Your hearin instrument may be equipped with an advanced
"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 in to your ear
without experiencin unpleasant feedback (whistlin ).