User manual SIEMENS CENTRA ACTIVE

[. . . ] If it does not close easily, check if the battery was inserted properly. When the battery door is completely closed, your hearing instrument is ready for use. Low battery indicator Your hearing system may be programmed 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. [. . . ] Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated. 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. Tip: Practice inserting and removing your hearing instrument correctly. Place a mirror in front of you and prop your elbows on the table so you can guide your hands easily and safely. This will help you stay relaxed and comfortable while you practice. 8 To remove the hearing instrument, push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen it or pull gently on your ear. Then using your index finger, slowly pull the hearing instrument from your ear. The completely-in-the-canal hearing instruments can be removed by pulling 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 hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument. 9 Turning your hearing system on and off Via the battery compartment Your CENTRA hearing system turns on automatically when a battery is inserted and the compartment door is completely closed. Via the push button Your hearing instrument specialist can also program your hearing system to be turned ON and OFF using the program button. To turn your hearing instrument OFF, press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds. To turn your hearing instrument ON again, press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds. Please note that when you turn your hearing instrument OFF using the program button, you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the instrument to reset before you can turn it back ON again using the program button. A typical situation for the omni-directional mode is when you are in more quiet environments and want to hear the sounds around you. Your hearing instrument specialist will program the operation of the directional microphone system to function either automatically or in conjunction with the program button based on your individual hearing requirements and preferences. If the directional microphone system is not programmed to function automatically, your hearing instrument specialist can instruct you on its use. 14 Using the volume control All CENTRA ITE hearing systemts can have a manual volume control expect your CIC system. In general, volume control of CENTRA hearing systems is fully automatic and there is no need to manually adjust the volume. Should you prefer manual volume control, however, CENTRA hearing systems can be programmed for manual adjustment. For manual adjustment, rotate the wheel-shaped volume control with your index finger to select the desired listening volume (clockwise = louder, counter-clockwise = softer). If your hearing system is equipped with a warning tone for volume control limits, once it is heard, adjusting the volume control further in that direction will have no effect. Learning function CENTRA hearing instruments memorize changes made in volume control settings. This means that over time your hearing instrument automatically adapts to your preferences regarding the volume setting for each program. If your hearing system has not been programmed for manual control adjustment, the volume will automatically adjust and rotating the volume control wheel will have no effect. Note: With the ePocket remote control, volume settings can be adjusted and memorized on all systems. 15 Using the telephone Automatic telephone program With the AutoPhone function, your CENTRA hearing system will automatically switch to the telephone program when you hold a hearinginstrument-compatible telephone receiver to your hearing instrument. [. . . ] Your hearing instrument specialist will program your hearing system to your individual requirements. AutoPhone magnet accessory Some telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to automatically activate the AutoPhone function. Most types of telephones, however, require a small magnet, which is available as an accessory and can be attached to telephone receivers to activate the AutoPhone function. Ask your hearing instrument specialist about this accessory and if it is right for your hearing care needs. 16 Note: Magnets can pose risks to electronics and magnetic storage mediums when placed in close proximity. Take care not to set magnets near computers, color monitors, television sets, floppy discs, credit cards, video/audio tapes, and other electronic equip-ment. [. . . ]