Pure 700 CIC, Pure 500 CIC User Guide
Introduction 1 Dear customer, Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. This hearing instrument was individually manufactures according to the shape of your ears and is fitted specially to your personal hearing profile. These instructions, together with guidance from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand how your new hearing instrument works. If you have any further questions, please contact your Hearing Care Professional.
2 Contents 3 Your Pure CIC hearing instrument 6 4 Intended use 7 5 General notes on safety 8 6 Handling batteries 9 9 10 11 7 Inserting hearing instruments 12 8 Removing hearing instruments 13 9 Turning your hearing instrument on and off 14 14 14 15 --Low battery indicator --Inserting the battery --Removing the battery --Using the battery compartment --Using the program button (optional) --Power-on delay 10 Changing the hearing program --How to select programs --Using the program button (o
2 Contents 13 Accessories 21 21 22 14 Troubleshooting tips 24 15 Technical information 26 16 Your hearing instrument configuration 28 17 Disposal information 29 --Remote control --Tek wireless enhancement 5
3 Your Pure CIC hearing instrument Pure 700 CIC / Pure 500 CIC (battery type: 10) 1 2 3 5 4 Feature 1 Vent 2 Battery compartment 3 Program button (optional) 4 Microphone 5 Removal cord (optional) Your hearing Instrument is individually manufactured according to the shape of your ear canals. Each hearing instrument can be identified by the serial number located on the outside of the instrument. If the number is written in red, the hearing instrument is for the right ear.
4 Intended use 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 acousticians. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instrument.
5 General notes on safety NOTICE Your hearing instrument is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume or aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
6 Handling batteries Remove the tab on your battery only when you are ready to use it. The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you. 10 original size Low battery indicator Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to inform you when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear an intermittent series of beeps or experience low amplification power, replace the battery.
6 Handling of batteries Inserting the battery Open the battery compartment completely using your fingernail as shown in the illustration. Insert the proper size battery so that the "+" symbol on the battery aligns with the "+" marked on the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery was inserted properly.
Handling of batteries 6 Removing the battery Open the battery compartment completely. Lightly push the battery out with your finger or a pencil. WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and acces- sories out of children's reach. XX If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately. XX If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision. Do not throw used batteries into household trash.
7 Inserting hearing instruments Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger and insert it into the ear canal. Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated. Lightly press inward for a secure and comfortable fit. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. Once inserted, you should be able to feel if the hearing instrument is correctly positioned.
Removing hearing instruments 8 Push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen the hearing instrument or pull gently on your ear. Then your hearing instrument can be removed by using the small removal cord. NOTICE Never pull on the battery compartment door to remove the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument.
9 Turning your hearing instrument on and off Using the battery compartment Turn on: Insert the battery and close the compartment door completely. Your Pure CIC hearing instrument turns on automatically. Turn off: Open the compartment completely. Using the program button (optional) Your Hearing Care Professional can program your hearing instrument to be turned on and off using the program button. Turn on: Press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds.
Turning your hearing instrument on and off 9 Power-on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a "power-on delay" feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional. This allows you to turn the hearing instrument on with an automatic delay of 6, 12 or 18 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling). You can also use the remote control to turn your hearing instrument on and off.
10 Changing the hearing program How to select programs Your Pure CIC hearing instrument offers up to 5 hearing programs for specific listening environments. Using the program button (optional) Select a program using the program button. Each time you press the program button, your hearing instrument switches to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal. Example Turn your hearing instrument on. It is automatically in program 1. You want to change to program 2.
Changing the hearing program 10 Using the remote control (optional) You can also use the remote control to change the hearing program if your Pure CIC hearing instruments are equipped with e2e wireless 2.0. If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the hearing program will be changed on both instruments simultaneously if your Pure CIC hearing instruments are equipped with e2e wireless 2.0.
11 e2e wireless 2.0 (optional) Your Pure CIC hearing instrument is equipped with wireless technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to different listening situations. Allows use of accessories, e.g. Tek. Provides synchronization of the settings in the system. If you change the program on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted.
Maintenance and care 12 Your hearing instrument is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, discontinue wearing your hearing instrument, and bring it to your Hearing Care Professional. Minor fit adjustments and polishing can often correct this condition. If soreness persists, discontinue wearing the hearing instrument and see your physician.
12 Maintenance and care Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a sieve, recess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the hearing instrument. Clean your hearing instrument daily with a soft and dry tissue to prevent damage to the hearing instrument and to avoid health problems. Place your hearing instrument in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight.
Accessories (optional) 13 Remote control The wireless function of your Pure CIC hearing instrument allows you to use a remote control to change the program, volume or to turn your hearing instrument on and off. For further information about the remote control, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote control user guide.
13 Accessories (optional) Tek wireless enhancement Your hearing instruments together with the Tek Connect remote control will allow you to connect your hearing instruments to the growing world of technology. Via a special Bluetooth connection it is possible to receive audio signals from your mobile, your television or your mp3-player. MICRORIC P1 P3 TEK P2 P4 P5 For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek user guide or ask your Hearing Care Professional.
14 Troubleshooting tips Your Pure CIC hearing instrument is an extremely reliable device. Should a problem occur, it can usually be corrected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues.
14 Possible Solution Insert new standard battery Close battery door completely or press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds Clean instrument Increase volume (only with optional remote control) Try reinserting instrument until it fits securely Clean instrument or contact your Hearing Care Professional Lower volume (only with optional remote control) Replace battery Exchange or have your wax guard changed Gently close battery compartment completely Replace battery Turn instrument on Gently
15 Technical information Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Siemens Pure 500 CIC, Pure 700 CIC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canady.
Technical information 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
16 Your hearing instrument configuration Hearing instrument LEFT RIGHT CIC Model CIC Serial number 10 Battery 10 yes no Power on delay yes no yes no Push button yes no yes no e2e wireless 2.
17 Disposal information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment." Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). NOTE Recycle your hearing instruments and batteries according to national regulations.
© Siemens AG, 03.2008 · ANR Document No. A91SAT-00356-99T1-7600 Order/Item No. 102 97 495 Printed in Germany Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 www.siemens.
