Siemens ProPocket User manual

ProPocketTM
User Guide

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Dear customer,
Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless
technology and can therefore be controlled by your
ProPocket™.
These instruction describes how to operate your
ProPocket rapidly and easily.
It also provides you with important information on how
to handle your instruments.
Your Hearing Care Professional can answer any further
questions about instructions and proper use.
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Contents
Your ProPocket 4
Intended use 5
General notes on safety 6
Safety notes for batteries 8
Changing the batteries 9
Key lock 10
Turning your hearing instruments on and off 11
Adjusting the volume 12
Changing the program 13
Maintenance and care 14
Troubleshooting 15
Technical information 16
Disposal Information 18
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The remote control uses two
AAAA batteries.
1 Key lock
2 On/Off of hearing instruments
3 Program change
4 Volume up
5 Volume down
6 Accessory ring
7 LED
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Your ProPocket
Clip
The clip allows you to attach the remote
control to your belt.
Cover
The cover protects the remote control from
damage that can be caused by scratches or
water splashes.
It does not make the remote control water-
proof!
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Intended use 4
This remote control is intended to operate hearing instru-
ments.
Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing
of hearing impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription
of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing
health specialists, e.g. ENT doctors, audiologists or acou-
sticians.
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-
ture or high humidity.
Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
Do not immerse it in water.
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In case the hearing instrument is controlled by ano-
ther person’s remote control unit (RCU), please return
RCU and hearing instrument to your Hearing Care
Professional.
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WARNING
Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices
and electronic equipment.
Do not use remote control in hospitals or airplanes.
Have the key lock activated in hospitals or airplanes.
Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant
or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic
compatibility verified.
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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
cardiac pacemaker.
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WARNING
Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!
Don't use your hearing instruments and remote control
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
a prolonged period of time.
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Do not throw used batteries into household trash.
Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for
environmentally correct disposal.
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WARNING
Choking hazard posed by small parts.
Keep batteries and remote control out of children‘s
reach.
If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately.
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Press the rippled part on the co-
ver of the remote control battery
compartment to slide it open.
Insert two batteries as shown in
the picture.
Make sure the polarity symbols on
the battery and compartment are
aligned.
Close the battery compartment.
A click is audible when the battery
compartement is fully closed.
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The remote control ist powered by two AAAA batteries.
Changing the batteries 7
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The key lock deactivates the buttons on the remote control
so that accidentally pressing the buttons will not have any
effect.
Lock
Slide the control over so the green section is
covered.
The key lock is activated.
When pressing a button the LED blinks 3
times to indicate that the key lock is activa-
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Unlock
Slide the control to the other direction, so
the green section shows.
The key lock is deactivated.
The remote control works and the LED blinks
only once when pressing a button.
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Key lock
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