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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5
6
3
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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 ).

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Using the program button
Your INTUIS hearin system can
have up to 4 pro rams. They can
be selected with the pro ram
button.
These pro rams chan e the cha-
racteristics of the sound comin
throu h the hearin system for
specific listenin environments.
How to select programs
To chan e pro rams usin the pro ram button, press the
button. Each time the button is pressed the system chan es
to the next pro ram, which may be confirmed with a beep.
The number of beeps you hear coincides with the selected
pro ram. That means when Pro ram "4" is selected, for
example, you will hear 4 beeps.

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Using the directional microphone system (where provided)
Accordin to your hearin needs,
your INTUIS hearin system can be
adjusted to focus on those sounds
in front of you (directional mode)
when you are havin a face-to-face
conversation in a noisy environment.
The hearin system can also be
adjusted when you are in quieter
environments and want to hear the sounds around you
(omnidirectional mode). To make this adjustment use the
pro ram button to chan e to the directonal pro ram. Your
hearin instrument specialist will tell you which pro ram is
confi ured for directonal mode.
Your hearing instrument specialist has programmed
your instruments as follows:
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2
3
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Description of the hearing situation
Hearing program

Volume control
Your INTUIS hearin system is
fully automatic. There is no need
to manually adjust the volume
control. However, if you prefer
manual volume control, your
INTUIS hearin system can be
pro rammed for manual adjustment, too.
If your system is pro rammed for manual adjustment, the
wheel-shaped volume control can be rotated forward
(louder) or backwards (softer) to select the desired listenin
volume.
The volume control incorporates an on/off switch. In the full
backwards position the hearin instrument will be switched
off.
To increase volume, place your index fin er ently a ainst
the volume control wheel and rotate it forward. If your
hearin system is equipped with a warnin tone for volume
control limits, once it is heard, adjustin the volume control
further in that direction will have no effect. To reduce the
volume, rotate the wheel in the opposite direction.
If your hearin system has not been pro rammed for manual
control adjustment, the volume will automatically adjust and
rotatin the volume control wheel will have no effect.
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Using the olume control

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Using the telephone
Automatic telephone program
(Not all systems)
With the AutoPhone function, your
INTUIS hearin system will automati-
cally switch to the telephone pro-
ram when you hold a telephone
handset near your hearin ins-
trument. It will return to the
previously used hearin pro ram
after you have finished speakin and move the handset away
from the hearin instrument.
You can also select the telephone pro ram manually by usin
the pro ram push button.
The telephone pro ram can be set to microphone mode or
telecoil mode. Your hearin instrument specialist will pro ram
your hearin system to fit your individual requirements.
AutoPhone magnet accessory
Not all telephones produce a ma netic field stron enou h to
activate the AutoPhone function. In this case, use the
AutoPhone ma net, enclosed in your hearin instrument
packa e, and attach it to the telephone receiver to activate the
AutoPhone function.
Consult your hearin instrument specialist to find out if this
accessory is ri ht for your hearin care needs.

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Note:
Ma nets can pose risks to electronics and ma netic stora e
mediums when placed in close proximity. Take care not to
set ma nets near computers, color monitors, television sets,
floppy discs, video/audio tapes and other electronic
equipment.
Keep ma nets away from the reach of children. If swallowed
consult your physician.
Ma nets may interfere with the operation of life supportin
systems (i.e. pacemakers, ma netic valves etc). Use ma net
only if not in doubt about the safe distance.
The Safe distance between pacemaker and ma net should
be at least 10 cm (4 inch).
See the AutoPhone ma net user uide for instructions on
how to position the ma net.
Use only the ma net, which is delivered with the hearin
instrument.

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Maintenance and care
Your new INTUIS hearin system is a hi hly sensitive system.
Proper care and handlin will ensure best possible perfor-
mance.
If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, discontinue
wearin your hearin system, and brin it to your hearin
instrument specialist. Minor fit adjustments and polishin can
often correct this condition. If soreness persists, discontinue
wearin the hearin system and see your physician.
If excessive earwax accumulates when wearin your hearin
system, consult your hearin instrument specialist.
2. Your hearin system may be
equipped with a sieve, recess or
uard on the sound outlet to
prevent earwax from enterin the
hearin system. Your hearin care
specialist will provide you with the
wax protection appropriate for your
system and can advise you how to
clean or replace it.
1. Caution:
Water will damage your hearing
system. Never put your hearing
system in water!

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3. Occasionally brin your hearin
system to your hearin instrument
specialist to chan e the wax uard,
clean the ventin channel, the
microphone and sound outlets, and
for eneral system maintenance.
Your hearin instrument specialist
will make sure that the hearin
system functions correctly and fits
properly in your ear.
Note:
If your hearin instrument sounds distorted or weak and
cleanin it does not improve the sound then exchan e the
wax protection or have it exchan ed.
Always store your
hearin system in
the case provided.
Care tips:
• You should place your hearin system in a "dry aid kit"
with a special moisture-attractin capsule overni ht. The
dryin capsule draws dama in moisture out of the
system.
• Your hearin instrument specialist can provide you with
special care sets and dryin capsules to keep your hearin
system in ood condition.

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Important notes
• Never expose your hearin system to extreme
temperatures or hi h humidity. Do not store it in direct
sunli ht. Do not wear it when takin a shower or when
applyin hairspray.
• As with all electrical, non as-encapsulated systems,
the hearin system must not be operated in explosion-
endan ered rooms.
• Do not wear your hearin system, durin short-wave
therapy, or if you work with medical treatments that use
stron ma netic or hi h-frequency fields, such as MRIs or
X-rays.
• Make sure to turn off the system when not in use.
This helps preserve the batteries.
• When not wearin your system for lon periods of time,
remove the batteries. This prevents leaka e, which can
sometimes occur in batteries. Replace batteries that have
a leaka e immediately.

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Troubleshooting tips
Your INTUIS hearin system is an extremely reliable device.
However, should a problem occur, this can usually be corrected
quickly. Use this trouble shoutin uide to sort out simple
problems.
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
System has no Battery polarity Make sure battery is
sound or reversed inserted correctly
sound is weak
Weak or dead Replace with new
Battery battery
Instrument not Close battery door
turned on completely or press and
hold pro ram button (if
present) for 3 seconds
System clo ed Clean system /exchan e
wax protection
Volume too low Turn up volume control
(if present)
System Improper seatin in Try reinsertin the
whistles ear instrument until it
fits securely
Volume control too Lower the volume control
hi h (if present)

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PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Clo ed with wax Clean your instruments
or excessive wax or see your hearin
in ears instrument specalist
Sound is Volume control too Lower volume
distorted or hi h (if present)
intermittent
Weak battery Replace battery
“Buzzing” or Battery compartment Gently close the
“whistling” is not completely battery compartment
sound closed
Weak battery Replace battery
Chan e to another System is in telecoil
pro ram mode
Hearing System not Turn on system
system does turned on
not work
Battery compart- Gently close the battery
ment is not compartment completely
completely close
Dead battery Replace with new battery
If you still encounter problems after tryin these su estions,
take the system to your hearin instrument specialist.