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Contents

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Description of the ePocket

Key lock

e2e wireless

Using the program button

Using the volume control

Reading settings from your hearing system

Changing the batteries

Tips for using your ePocket

Accessories

Troubleshooting tips

Important Notes

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Summary of Contents for ePocket

Page 1: ...ePocket TM with e2e wireless TM User Guide Bi directional remote control s ...

Page 2: ...ddition a troubleshooting section is included for your reference Your hearing improvement with a hearing system depends on the fit of the hearing instruments the type and degree of hearing loss and proper diagnostic testing Of course a hearing system cannot restore normal hearing and not everyone will benefit equally More than 80 percent of individuals with hearing loss have hearing loss in both e...

Page 3: ...M 4 Key lock 5 e2e wirelessTM 6 Using the program button 8 Using the volume control 9 Reading settings from your hearing system 10 Changing the batteries 13 Tips for using your ePocket 15 Accessories 16 Troubleshooting tips 17 Important Notes 18 ...

Page 4: ... button 4 Volume up 5 Volume down 6 Accessory ring 7 Display Display information Using the data read out button allows you to read the following information in the display 1 Program memory number 2 Volume status 3 Battery status left hearing system 4 Battery status right hearing system a j s d f g h a d f s SIEMENS ...

Page 5: ...pocket or purse for example to avoid undesired changes Key lock panel closed To activate the key lock hold the ePocket as illustrated above and slide the key lock to the right When the key lock is active you will see the following symbol at the left on the display Key lock panel open To deactivate the key lock return it to the panel open position by sliding it to the left When the key lock is inac...

Page 6: ... and battery status press the data read out button This feature will operate when the ePocket is less than 10 centimeters 4 inches away from your system See Reading Settings from your hearing systems section for instructions on using this feature The e2e wirelessTM ear to ear wireless technology of the ePocket gives you the ability to change the listening program or volume of both hearing instrume...

Page 7: ...n controlling your instruments audio input with the ePocket If an audio shoe is attached to one or both of your hearing instruments the program button on the ePocket or on the instruments can be used to select the audio mode such as only audio only microphone or audio and microphone The volume can be changed normally using the ePocket If you are wearing one hearing instrument with audio input capa...

Page 8: ...ing instrument specialist will program the settings in the different programs for your particular listening needs 8 Using the program button Your hearing system has been programmed as follows 1 2 3 4 Description of the hearing situation Hearingprogram Your hearing system may feature a program change indicator that beeps when the program is changed When the hearing system is put into Program 1 you ...

Page 9: ...s louder Use the Volume down button to decrease the volume and make sounds softer Note If you are wearing two hearing instruments the volume will be changed on both instruments at the same time Your hearing instrument specialist may program your hearing system so that you hear a beep to indicate when the volume has been changed and a series of beeps when the volume limit has been reached ...

Page 10: ... from your hearing system hold the ePocket slightly in front of one hearing instrument at a distance of 10 centimeters 4 inches or less Push the data read out button for approximately one second Your current settings will appear and remain in the display for 15 seconds a s 4 inches 10 cm Read out distance Push the data read out button ...

Page 11: ... Battery status of the right hearing instrument Note When your system is in telecoil mode be sure that the ePocket control is more than 10 cm from your hearing system or you may experience a pulsing noise when operating the ePocket If the blinking no connection symbol appears in the display shorten the distance between your ePocket and your hearing system and try again ...

Page 12: ...ument battery is almost empty Battery information Volume information Hearing instrument battery is half full Hearing instrument battery is full Program information Program 1 2 3 or 4 Volume soft Volume normal Volume loud Below are the display readings you may see while using your ePocket and what they mean ...

Page 13: ... is opened Insert two batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment Always use new batteries when replacing dead batteries Never mix old and new batteries Return dead batteries to your hearing instrument specialist for proper disposal If you won t be using your ePocket for an extended period time remove the batteries Batteries may leak Replace batteries that have...

Page 14: ...o not plan to use the ePocket for an extended period of time Do NOT throw away your dead batteries Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for proper environ mentally conscious disposal Do NOT place batteries in your mouth If swallowed see a physician immediately or call the nearest poison control center ...

Page 15: ...its basic settings Use the cover see Accessories section to protect against accidental drips or splashes when you go near water such as a sink Do NOT put your ePocket in water The cover does NOT make your ePocket waterproof Do NOT clean your ePocket with alcohol or benzine as this may damage the lacquer and over time can harm the display window Instead clean the ePocket with a soft cloth and use a...

Page 16: ...t to your keys or purse Other accesso ries include Clip The clip allows you to attach your ePocket to your belt Cover The cover protects your ePocket from damage that can be caused by scratches or water splashes Note The cover does not make your ePocket waterproof Do NOT get your ePocket wet ...

Page 17: ...e frequency Although it is very unlikely another ePocket within operating distance less than 1 meter 40 inches could potenti ally change the settings of your hearing system Contact your hearing instrument specialist if this occurs Your ePocket can be sent to the manufacturer for a change to resolve this issue if necessary When your system is in telecoil mode be sure that the ePocket control is les...

Page 18: ...temperatures or high humidity Never set it in direct sunlight Never immerse it in water Please do not use the read out function while in T coil mode because a pulsing noise may be heard due to the pickup of the transmission signal from the hearing instrument s T coil Technical information Operating frequencies Fl 115kHz Fh 120kHz Rated H field strength maximum 1 5 dBµA m at 3 metres FCC and EC com...

Page 19: ...makers that are manufactured and operate in compliance with applicable regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility for life suppor ting systems and therefore can be operated safely by or within the vicinity of individuals fitted with these pacemakers Prudent practice however suggests that persons with pacemaker should not utilize the ePocket remote control in a breast pocket as a neck loop...

Page 20: ...ect to change without prior notice With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concering medical devices 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 ...

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