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Maintenance and care

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Drying

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Dry your hearing instruments overnight.

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Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended

drying products.

Storage

u

During longer periods of non-use, store your hearing

instruments with open battery compartment (and bat-

teries removed) in a drying system in order to prevent

the penetration of moisture.

Exchanging ear pieces and tubes

For hearing instruments with a LifeTube:

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Ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange

the ear pieces and tubes approximately every

3 to 6 months or as needed.

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Summary of Contents for Life micon

Page 1: ...Life sounds brilliant www bestsound technology com Siemens Life micon User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ettings 8 Battery size and ear pieces 9 Service information 10 Batteries 11 Replacing non rechargeable batteries 11 Daily use 13 Turning on and off 13 Inserting 15 Removing 17 Adjusting the volume 18 Changing the hearing program 18 Using two hearing instruments optional 19 On the phone 20 Telephone program 20 Audio induction loops 21 ...

Page 3: ...shooting 25 Important information 26 Intended use 26 Explanation of symbols 26 Transport and storage conditions 26 Disposal information 27 Technical information 27 Conformance information 29 Important safety information 30 Personal safety 30 Product safety 32 Tinnitus noiser 34 Country specific information 37 ...

Page 4: ...u You will quickly come to appreciate the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instrument offers CAUTION Read this user guide thoroughly and completely and follow the safety information in this document to avoid damage or injury To benefit most from your hearing instrument wear it daily and all day long Especially after longer periods of living with hearing loss a dedicated hearing ...

Page 5: ...in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments If you have problems pressing the controls of your hearing instruments while wearing them you can ask your Hearing Care Professional about a remote control option Your hearing instruments ...

Page 6: ... 6 Components and names Your hearing instruments are either equipped with a LifeTube or with an earhook Ear piece LifeTip Concha lock optional Tube LifeTube Earhook Microphone openings Push button optional Battery compartment ...

Page 7: ... adjust the volume or switch hearing programs The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the push button You can also use a remote control Push button Function Left Right Program change Volume up Volume down Standby turn on press briefly press 2 seconds ...

Page 8: ...s 1 2 3 4 5 6 Read more in section Changing the hearing program Features Power on delay enables whistle free insertion of hearing instruments Read more in section Turning on and off e2e wireless enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments Read more in section Using two hearing instruments Accessories Remote control Audio streamer ...

Page 9: ...Your hearing instruments 9 Battery size and ear pieces Batteries Non rechargeable size 312 Exchangeable ear pieces only with LifeTubes Size LifeTip open or closed LifeTip double LifeTip semi open ...

Page 10: ...Your hearing instruments 10 Service information Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase ...

Page 11: ...able batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to local regulations Remember to have your replacement batteries with you at all times Removing u Open the battery compartment The battery falls out when the compart ment is completely open u If the battery does not fall out lightly tap the instrument or use the magnet stick The magnet stick is available as an accessory Bat...

Page 12: ...e new bat tery u Insert the battery with the symbol facing up refer to the picture u Carefully close the battery compartment If you feel resistance the battery is not inserted correctly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged ...

Page 13: ...re set u Turning off Open the battery compartment Via push button u Turning on or off Press the push button for 2 seconds Refer to section Controls for your personal settings After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program are set Via remote control u Follow the instructions in the remote control s user guide After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program are set D...

Page 14: ...atteries if the hearing instruments are not used for several days When the power on delay is activated the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you can insert the hearing instruments without experiencing unpleasant whistling The power on delay can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 15: ...aring instrument u Hold the tube at the bend that is closer to the ear piece u Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal u Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury u Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear ...

Page 16: ...inserting the ear piece use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece The optional concha lock helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear To position the concha lock u Bend the concha lock and position it carefully into the bowl of your ear refer to the picture ...

Page 17: ...ull the ear piece carefully out CAUTION Risk of injury u In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument If this happens have the ear piece removed by a medical professional Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read more in section Maintenance and care ...

Page 18: ...indicate the volume change Changing the hearing program Hearing programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument They help you to select the optimal setup for every listening situation An optional signal can indicate the change of the hearing program u To change the hearing program press the push button briefly or use a remote control Refer to section Controls...

Page 19: ...mple change the hearing program You can control each hearing instrument separately You can control both hearing instruments simultane ously Your Hearing Care Professional has to activate the e2e wireless function enabling both hearing instru ments to exchange information You can then use either a remote control or the user controls on either of your instruments for the desired function e g vol ume...

Page 20: ...eiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a tele phone program u Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone Whether a telephone program is configured for your hearing instrument is listed in section Settings On the phone ...

Page 21: ...unction is only available in combination with an audio streamer Your hearing instruments can receive this signal via an audio streamer Audio streamers are available as accessory Ask your Hearing Care Professional for an appropriate audio streamer and to configure a telecoil program u Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop Whether the telecoil progra...

Page 22: ...s in water Do not put LifeTubes or LifeTips in water u Clean your hearing instruments with a soft dry tissue u If your hearing instruments are equipped with Life Tubes regularly clean the tubes with special cleaning wires Refer to section Cleaning the LifeTubes for details u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products special care sets and further infor mation on how to ke...

Page 23: ...ly insert the cleaning wire into the tube Start from the side opposite to the ear piece adapter u Push the cleaning wire all the way through the tube u Wipe away any cerumen or debris that is dislodged from the tube u Completely remove the cleaning wire from the tube u Screw the tube onto the hearing instrument CAUTION Risk of damage to ear canal and ear drum u Always remove the Life Cleaning Wire...

Page 24: ...r periods of non use store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment and bat teries removed in a drying system in order to prevent the penetration of moisture Exchanging ear pieces and tubes For hearing instruments with a LifeTube u Ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange the ear pieces and tubes approximately every 3 to 6 months or as needed ...

Page 25: ...nd is distorted Decrease the volume Replace the empty battery Clean or exchange the tube and the ear piece Hearing instrument emits signal tones Replace the empty battery Hearing instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace the empty battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and c...

Page 26: ...s 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 Transport and storage conditions During extended periods of transport and storage please observe the following conditions Storage Transport Temperature 10 to 40 C 20 to 60 C Relative humidity 10 to 80...

Page 27: ...E 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 u Recycle or dispose of batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional Technical information Siemens Life Xmi where X stands for any digit e g Siemens Life 7mi Siemens L...

Page 28: ... is subject to the following conditions this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 h...

Page 29: ... or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Conformance information With the CE marking Sivantos confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical device...

Page 30: ...ctronic equipment u In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restricted verify if your device has to be turned off WARNING Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user u Use only hearing instruments that have been fitted especially for your needs WARNING Risk of injury u Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale Important safety information ...

Page 31: ...nstruments contain small parts which can be swallowed u Keep hearing instruments batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons u If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately We offer special hearing instruments for the fitting of infants and small children u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for further information ...

Page 32: ...time NOTICE u Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat Do not expose them to direct sunlight NOTICE u Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven NOTICE Different types of strong radiation e g during X ray or MRI head examinations may damage hearing instruments u Do not wear the hearing instruments during these or similar procedures Weaker radiation e g from radio equipment...

Page 33: ... two instruments or the use of a remote control In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist u Refer to local authorities for further information 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 interfe...

Page 34: ...vice Discontinue use and seek medical evaluation if any of the following conditions occur u chronic skin irritation on near or around the site of device placement u unusual side effects e g dizziness nausea headaches heart palpitations u perceived decrease in auditory function e g decreased loudness speech not as clear WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user s hearing health The volume of t...

Page 35: ...WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user s hearing health The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time u Should the tinnitus noiser be set to such a level in the hearing instrument advise the user of the maximum amount of time per day he or she should use the tinnitus noiser For example occupatio...

Page 36: ...sional determines through inquiry actual observation or review or any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions u Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear u History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days u History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days...

Page 37: ...Country specific informatio 37 Country specific information ...

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Page 40: ...nant Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 Document No A91SAT 01884 99T02 7600 EN Order Item No 106 762 81 Master Rev03 10 2013 TA Printed in Germany Siemens AG 11 2013 Manufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG ...

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