© 06.2008, Siemens AG · SB Document No. A91SAT-00626-99T1-7600 Order/Item No. 104 196 75 Printed in Germany Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 www.siemens.com /hearing ePen_en.indd 16 30.06.
ePenTM User Guide ePen_en.indd 1 30.06.
A 1 A Introduction Dear customer, Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless technology and can therefore be controlled by your ePen™ remote control. These instruction describes how to operate your ePen remote control rapidly and easily. Your Hearing Care Professional can answer any further questions about instructions and proper use. 2 ePen_en.indd 2 30.06.
A 2 A Contents 3 Your ePen 4 4 Intended use 5 5 General notes on safety 6 6 Safety notes for batteries 8 7 Changing the batteries 9 8 Turning your hearing instruments on and off 10 9 Adjusting the volume 11 10 Changing the program 12 11 Maintenance and care 13 12 Troubleshooting 14 13 Technical information 15 14 Disposal information 17 3 ePen_en.indd 3 30.06.
3 Your ePen 1 2 The remote control uses one AAA battery. 1 ePen Tip with hidden control panel and volume function 2 Battery compartment 3 Volume control 4 LED 5 Hearing instruments on / off 6 Program button 3 4 5 6 4 ePen_en.indd 4 30.06.
4 Intended use This remote control is intended to operate hearing instruments. 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.
5 General notes on safety NOTICE The remote control is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. X Do not expose the remote control to extreme temperature or high humidity. X Do not leave it in direct sunlight. X Do not immerse it in water. WARNING Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment. X Do not use remote control in hospitals or airplanes. X Activate the key lock in hospitals or airplanes.
General notes on safety 5 WARNING Risk of interference with cardiac pacemakers. X Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker. WARNING Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas! X Don't use your hearing instruments and remote control in areas where there is a danger of explosions. 7 ePen_en.indd 7 30.06.
6 Safety notes for batteries NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the instrument. X Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time. X Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal. WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. X Keep batteries and remote control out of children‘s reach. X If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. 8 ePen_en.indd 8 30.06.
7 Changing the batteries The remote control ist powered by one AAA battery. X Screw X Slide off the top on the backside of the ePen down the cover of the backside of the ePen. a battery as shown in the picture. Make sure the polarity symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned. + X Insert X Reattach the cover and top. 9 ePen_en.indd 9 30.06.
8 Turning your hearing instruments on and off X Make sure the distance between your remote control and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter). X If you are wearing two hearing instruments, both instruments will be turned on / off at the same time. X Press the on / off button to turn your hearing instrments on. X Press the On/Off button to turn your hearing instruments off. 10 ePen_en.indd 10 30.06.
Adjusting the volume 9 X Make sure the distance between your remote control and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter). X If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the volume will be changed on both instruments at the same time. X Slide open the cap of the remote control to uncover the control panel. X Turn the cap towards the "+"-side to increase the volume of your hearing instruments. X Turn the cap towards the "–"-side to decrease the volume of your hearing instruments.
10 Changing the program X Make sure the distance between your remote control and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter). X If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the program will be changed on both instruments at the same time. Each time you press the program button, your hearing instruments switch to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal. Example: Your hearing instruments are in program 1. You want to change to program 3. X Press the program button twice.
Maintenance and care 11 Cleaning NOTICE X Do NOT put your remote control in water! The cover does NOT make your remote control waterproof. X Do NOT clean your remote control with alcohol or benzine. X Clean the remote control as and when necessary with a soft tissue. X Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citric acids, ammonia, etc. 13 ePen_en.indd 13 30.06.
12 Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution The remote control does not work Replace empty batteries. Move away from electro-magnetic noise sources. Another remote control affects your hearing instruments Return remote control and hearing instruments to your Hearing Care Professional. Feedback or loud noise occurs The function of the wireless link might be affected by a nearby electromagnetic source, such as computer monitors. Keep an appropriate distance from these sources.
13 Technical information Specifications Input voltage: Input current: Protection against electric shock: Safety approvals: EMI: 1.5 VDC 150 mA class II CE, C-Tick complies with EN 60601-1-2 EN 55022 Class B RSS-210 Issue 7 RSS-Gen Issue2 ETSI EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1 ETSI EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1 IPX0 (ordinary) Against ingress of water: Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable anesthetic: not evaluated Mode of operation: continuously operation Operating frequencies: FC=3.28 MHz Max.
14 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). X Recycle your hearing instruments and remote control according to national regulations.
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