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- Page 1 ARTIS ARTIS User Guide Behind-the-Ear System...
- Page 2 Remember, a hearing instrument consists of finely-tuned devices that have been specially designed and expertly adjusted for your individual needs. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance of your ARTIS hea- ring instrument.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
- ARTIS P - ARTIS SP Battery insertion and removal Battery compartment door lock Inserting and removing your ARTIS BTE Turning your ARTIS BTE on and off e2e wireless for ARTIS e2e instruments Using the program button Using the directional microphone system... -
Page 4: Your Artis
Your ARTIS BTE (behind-the- ear) hearing instrument ARTIS S ARTIS P (Battery type: 13) (Battery type: 13) Features 1. Earhook 5. Cover for programming socket 2. Microphone openings 6. Battery compartment 3. Program button with ON/OFF function 7. Color-coded typeplate red = right instrument 4. -
Page 5: Artis Sp
Your ARTIS BTE (behind-the- ear) hearing instrument ARTIS SP (Battery type: 675) Features 1. Earhook 5. Cover for programming socket 2. Microphone openings 6. Battery compartment 3. Program button with ON/OFF function 7. Color-coded typeplate red = right instrument 4. Volume control blue = left instrument 8. -
Page 6: Battery Insertion And Removal
Battery insertion and removal Handling the battery The protective tab on your battery should only be removed when you are ready to use the battery. Three useful tips: • The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. You can recognize the negative (-) side by the colored ring. - Page 7 You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or experience low amplification power or volume. Change the battery when either of these occurs. For ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e If you have an ePocket remote control, the battery status can be checked using the "data read out”...
- Page 8 - volume becomes softer or weak - you hear a battery signal beep - you see empty battery status on the display of your ePocket (only for ARTIS e2e systems). Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional...
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Page 9: Battery Compartment Door Lock
Battery compartment door lock Your instrument is equipped with battery compartment door lock. They are intended to prevent the unintentional removal of batteries locked from their compartment. To lock the battery compartment, unlocked open the compartment door to the first stop. Push the slide to the right with a suitable tool. -
Page 10: Inserting And Removing Your Artis Bte
Inserting and removing your ARTIS BTE Make sure that your hearing instrument is turned off. Hold the earmold between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into your ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. -
Page 11: Turning Your Artis Bte On And Off
Turning your ARTIS BTE on and off Via the battery compartment Your ARTIS hearing instrument automatically turns on when a battery is inserted and the compartment door is completely closed. To turn off Press the battery compartment to the rear down to the first stop to turn the instrument OFF. - Page 12 Via the push button Your hearing instrument can also be programmed by your Hearing Care Professional to be turned on and off using the program button. To turn your hearing instrument off, press and hold the pro- gram button for approximately 2 seconds. To turn your hearing instrument on again, press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds.
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Page 13: E2E Wireless
ARTIS e2e instruments For ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e Unique to your ARTIS hearing instrument is the e2e (ear-to- ear) wireless technology. The wireless functionality: - automatically adjusts the system to change both hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to different listening situations. - Page 14 ARTIS e2e instruments Wireless remote control - ePocket (accessory) With the wireless function you also have the possibility of using the ePocket (bi-directional remote control) from Siemens. With it, you can change the program and volume of your hearing instrument and read out the system settings.
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Page 15: Using The Program Button
Each time your instrument is turned off and then on again, the system automatically resets to Program 1. Note: For ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P e2e and ARTIS SP e2e If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the program will be changed on both instruments at the same time. -
Page 16: Using The Directional Microphone System
Using the directional microphone system According to your hearing needs, your ARTIS hearing instru- ment can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of you (directional mode) when you are having a face-to-face conversation in a noisy environment. The hearing instrument... -
Page 17: Using The Volume Control
Using the volume control For ARTIS P, ARTIS P e2e, ARITS SP and ARTIS SP e2e Your ARTIS P, ARTIS P e2e, ARTIS SP and ARTIS SP e2e hearing instrument is fully automatic. There is no need to manually adjust the volume control. However, if... -
Page 18: Audio Input
They are marked by a printed “L” for ARTIS S, ARTIS S e2e, ARTIS P and for ARTIS P e2e, a “M” for ARTIS SP and for ARTIS SP e2e, which can be seen when looking from the top into the audio shoe. - Page 19 Before the audio shoe can be connected to the hearing instru- ment the following steps have to be fullfilled: 1. Open the battery compartment 2. Open the audioshoe cover 3. Close the battery compartment Attaching the audio shoe Take the audio shoe and hook the two nibs into the two small recesses of the hearing instrument housing.
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Page 20: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone Automatic telephone program With AutoPhone function, your ARTIS hearing instrument will auto- matically switch to the telephone program when you hold a telepho- ne handset near your hearing instrument. It will return to the pre- viously used hearing program after you have finished speaking and move the handset away from the hearing instrument. - Page 21 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, video/audio tapes and other electronic equip- ment. Keep magnets away from the reach of children. If swallowed consult your physician.
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Page 22: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care Your new ARTIS hearing instrument is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possi- ble performance. Earwax may accumulate on your earmold. If not cleaned regularly you can damage the hearing instrument or cause health problems. -
Page 23: Important Notes
Important notes • Never expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Do not store it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it when taking a shower or when applying hairspray. • As with all electrical, non gas-encapsulated systems, the hearing instrument must not be operated in explosion- endangered rooms. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips Your ARTIS hearing instrument is an extremely reliable device. However, should a problem occur, this can usually be correc- ted quickly. Use this trouble shouting guide to sort out simple problems. PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Instrument Weak or dead... - Page 25 PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Sound is Volume control too Lower volume control distorted or high intermittent Weak battery Replace battery “Buzzing” or Battery compartment Gently close the “whistling” is not completely battery compartment sound closed Weak battery Replace battery Hearing Instrument not Turn on instrument instrument...
- Page 28 Business Center Newton Road Valetta CMR1 Kilbarrack 5 Crawley RH109TT P.O.Box 374 Dublin www.hearing-siemens.com With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning 0123 medical devices. Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Order-No.: A91100-M5100-1186-03-7600 Gebbertstraße 125 Printed in Germany 91058 Erlangen 07.2007 •...