DRA FT 2 013 -01 -21 easyPocket basic easyPocket advanced User Guide www.siemens.com/hearing Life sounds brilliant.
Content Your remote control Overview Display Control buttons Key lock switch Programming connection 4 5 6 8 10 10 Batteries Inserting batteries Checking the battery status 11 11 13 Daily use Adjusting the volume Changing the hearing program Turning on and off (mute) Adjusting the tinnitus noiser level 14 14 14 16 18 Alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Ending the alarm Turning the alarm clock off 19 19 21 22 Setup and service functions Setting the time Resetting volume and hearing program Displaying
Maintenance and care 27 Troubleshooting 28 Important information Intended use Explanation of symbols Transport and storage conditions Disposal information Technical information Conformance information 29 29 29 29 30 30 32 Important safety information Personal safety Product safety 33 33 35 Country-specific information 37 DRAFT 2013-01-21 Content 3
Your remote control Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless technology and can therefore be controlled by a remote control. Both easyPocket basic and easyPocket advanced provide the same basic remote control functions for listening and program change. easyPocket advanced has additional comfort functions. The operating distance of the remote control is approximately 40 inches (1 meter).
Overview ૠ ➊ Display ➍ Control buttons ➋ Key lock switch ➎ Program change button ➌ Programming con- ➏ Volume up/down buttons nection More functions are available in the menu. To enter or exit the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously.
Display All actions initiated with the remote control are immediately reflected on the display. For example, if you press the volume up button, the following icon is shortly displayed. The remote control does not receive information from your hearing instruments. All actions that you initiate with the controls of your hearing instruments are not reflected on the remote control’s display.
Display of easyPocket advanced ➊ Indicates change of volume ➋ Program name ➌ Program icon ➍ Program number ➎ Alarm clock is activated ➏ Batteries of the remote control are low ➐ Function of programmable control buttons Power save mode If the remote control is not used for some time, the display automatically turns black. The remote control is then in its power save mode. u Press any button to activate the display again.
Control buttons You can quickly access two functions with the control buttons on the right hand side of the remote control. The control buttons of the easyPocket advanced can be configured by your Hearing Care Professional. Small icons on the display show the functions. Basic functions Turn hearing instruments on or off. Reset to default volume and hearing program.
Advanced functions (for easyPocket advanced only) Tinnitus noiser level up. Tinnitus noiser level down. Adjust treble. Adjust bass. All other icons: Shortcut to select a preferred hearing program. The available icons and hearing programs depend on your personal setup.
Key lock switch u To prevent any accidental operation while the remote control is in pockets or bags, move the key lock switch to lock position (red color visible). When the key lock is active, all buttons on the remote control are disabled. The following icon is displayed. Programming connection This connection is only to be used by your Hearing Care Professional for programming the remote control.
Batteries The remote control uses two AAA batteries. Inserting batteries u Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. u Insert the batteries. Make sure the "+" symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned.
u Attach the cover by sliding it onto the remote control. The current time setting is displayed. If you want to change it, refer to section "Setting the time".
Checking the battery status When the batteries of the remote control are low, this is indicated in the status bar. Additionally, you can check the battery status at any time in the menu. u To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. u Navigate to the menu entry Info by pressing the vol- ume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button.
Daily use Adjusting the volume If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the volume will be adjusted on both instruments at the same time. u Press the volume up button or the volume down but- ton to adjust the volume by one step. Changing the hearing program If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the hearing program will be changed on both instruments. The procedure for changing the hearing program differs for easyPocket basic and easyPocket advanced.
easyPocket advanced u Press the program change button repeatedly until the icon of the desired hearing program is displayed. or u Press the control button next to the icon indicating the desired hearing program. The control buttons have to be configured by your Hearing Care Professional.
Turning on and off (mute) You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on and off with your remote control. Both hearing instruments are simultaneously turned on or off. When you turn your hearing instruments off via remote control, the following icon is displayed. It is displayed until you turn your hearing instruments back on. Additionally, all buttons are disabled. The only available function is to turn the hearing instruments back on.
Via menu Turning off: u To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. u Navigate to the menu entry HI Mute / Unmute by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button. Turning on: u Press any button to activate the display. u Wait until the information about the turned off hearing instruments disappears. The menu is displayed and the HI Mute / Unmute entry is still selected.
Adjusting the tinnitus noiser level This function is only available if your Hearing Care Professional has configured the tinnitus noiser for both your hearing instruments and for the control buttons of the remote control. You can recognize the setting, if the corresponding icons are displayed next to the control buttons. u To adjust the noiser level, press the upper or the lower control button.
Alarm clock You can set an alarm clock reminding you at the same time every day by a repeating signal tone and by an alarm clock icon. The alarm is initiated by the remote control but the acoustic signal is emitted by your hearing instruments. u Turn on your hearing instruments. u Keep your hearing instruments within the remote control’s operating distance. Otherwise you will not be able to hear the alarm.
u Confirm your setting by pressing the program change button. The entry field for minutes is highlighted. u Set the minutes by pressing the vol- ume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your setting by pressing the program change button. The alarm on/off selection field is highlighted. u Press the volume up button or the volume down button to position the cursor next to alarm clock on: u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button.
Ending the alarm When the alarm clock rings, a corresponding icon is displayed on the remote control. If you do not end the alarm, it is repeated within the next minutes. u To end the alarm, press the program change button. The alarm clock will ring at the same time on the next day.
Turning the alarm clock off u To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. u Navigate to the menu entry Alarm by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button. The entry field for hours is highlighted. u Press the program change button twice to skip the entry fields for hours and minutes. The alarm on/off selection field is highlighted.
Setup and service functions Setting the time u To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. u Navigate to the menu entry Clock by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button. The entry field for hours is highlighted. u Set the hours by pressing the vol- ume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your setting by pressing the program change button.
The time is always displayed in the header of the menu. To enter or exit the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously.
Resetting volume and hearing program If you have made changes to volume or program and do not know why the hearing instruments are acting the way they are, you can manually set the default volume and hearing program for your hearing instruments. u To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. u Navigate to the menu entry HI Restore by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button.
Displaying contact data If your Hearing Care Professional has saved his or her contact data on the remote control, you can view this information: u To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. u Navigate to the menu entry Contact by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. u Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button. The contact data is displayed. u To return to the standard display, press the program change button.
Maintenance and care NOTICE u Do not put your remote control in water! u Do not clean your remote control with alcohol or benzine. u Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft cloth and use a nonabrasive household soap. u Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citric acid, ammonia, etc.
Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions The remote control does not work. ■ Check, if the key lock is activated. Deactivate it, if necessary. ■ Change the batteries. Another remote control affects your hearing instruments. ■ Return remote control and hearing instruments to your Hearing Care Professional. Your Hearing Care Professional can change the wireless address to avoid interference. Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems.
Important information Intended use The remote control is intended to operate hearing instruments. Use the remote control only as described in this user guide. Explanation of symbols Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better. Read and follow the instructions in the user guide.
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 electronic equipment." Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). NOTICE u Recycle hearing instruments, accessories and packaging according to national regulations. NOTICE u To avoid environmental pollution, do not throw batteries into household trash.
FCC and IC compliance information can be found inside the battery compartment. N14203 (EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‑003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH for compliance may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS‑210 of Industry Canada.
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Important safety information Personal safety WARNING Choking hazard! Your device contains small parts which can be swallowed. u Keep hearing instruments, batteries and acces- sories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons. u If parts have been swallowed consult a physi- cian or hospital immediately. WARNING Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment. u Do not use your device in hospitals or airplanes.
WARNING Risk of interference with active implants or life support systems! If you wear a pacemaker: u Carry the remote control at a safe distance of about 12 inches (30 cm) away from the pacemaker. u Do not carry the remote control: - in your breast pocket, - with a lanyard around your neck, - or directly on the skin over the active implant. For all other active implants or life support systems: u Prior to use, have the electromagnetic compat- ibility verified.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Product safety NOTICE u Protect your devices from extreme heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight. NOTICE u Protect your devices from high humidity. NOTICE u Do not dry your devices in the microwave oven.
In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. u Refer to local authorities for further informa- tion. NOTICE Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with international standards on electromagnetic compatibility but interference with nearby electronic devices could occur. In this case, move away from the source of interference. NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity: When the telecoil program is active, the remote control may cause a pulsing noise.
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