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- Page 1 CIELO User Guide Behind-the-Ear System...
- Page 2 These instructions as well as guidance from your hearing instrument specialist will help you understand how your new hearing system works. In this guide, you’ll find instructions about the insertion, removal and use of your CIELO hearing system. There are also tips and information on proper hand- ling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
- CIELO P - CIELO SP Battery insertion and removal Battery compartment door lock Inserting and removing your CIELO BTE Turning your CIELO BTE on and off Using the program button Using the directional microphone system (CIELO DIR) Using the volume control... -
Page 4: Your Cielo
Your CIELO BTE (behind-the- ear) hearing system CIELO S Features 1. Earhook 2. Microphone openings 3. Program button with ON/OFF function 4. Volume control (only CIELO DIR) CIELO DIR 5. Cover for programming socket 6. Battery compartment 7. Color-coded typeplate... -
Page 5: Cielo P
CIELO P Features 1. Earhook 2. Microphone openings 3. Program button with ON/OFF function 4. Volume control CIELO SP 5. Cover for programming socket 6. Battery compartment 7. Color-coded typeplate red = right instrument blue = left instrument 8. Audio input... -
Page 6: Battery Insertion And Removal
Battery insertion and removal Three useful tips: • The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. You can recognize the negative (-) side by the colored ring. • Always keep spare batteries with you • If you think you cannot change the battery by yourself, ask someone to help you: a family member, friend or your hearing instrument specialist. - Page 7 Low battery indicator Your hearing system may be programmed to inform you when the battery should be replaced for best system perfor- mance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or experience low amplification power or volume. Change the battery when either of these occurs.
- Page 8 Caution: Keep batteries and instruments away from the reach of small children. Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately. Change the batteries when any of the following occur: - volume becomes softer or weak - you hear a battery signal beep Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash.
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Page 9: Battery Compartment Door Lock
Battery compartment door lock Your instrument is equipped with a battery compartment door lock. They are intended to prevent the unintentional removal of batteries from their compartment. To lock the battery compartment, open the compartment door to the first stop. Push the slide to the right with a suitable tool. -
Page 10: Inserting And Removing Your Cielo Bte
Inserting and removing your CIELO 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 Cielo Bte On And Off
Turning your CIELO BTE on and off Via the battery compartment Your CIELO hearing system 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 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. 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 turning it back on using the program button.
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Page 13: Using The Program Button
Each time your system is turned off and then on again, the systems automatically resets to Program 1. Hearing program Description of the hearing situation The CIELO S has 3 programs. How to select the programs Your CIELO hearing system can have up to 4 hearing programs. -
Page 14: Using The Directional Microphone System
Using the directional microphone system For CIELO DIR According to your hearing needs, your CIELO hearing system can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of you (directional mode) when you are having a face-to-face con- versation in a noisy environment. The hearing system can also be adjusted when you are in quieter environments and want to hear the sounds around you (omnidirectional mode). -
Page 15: Using The Volume Control
Using the volume control For CIELO DIR, CIELO P and CIELO SP Rotate the wheel upwards to increase volume. Rotate it down to decrease volume. If your system is programmed for manual adjustment, the wheel-shaped volume control can be rotated up (louder) or down (softer) to select the desired listening volume. -
Page 16: Audio Input
Note: You must use the audio shoe designed exclusively for CIELO. It is marked by a printed "G" for CIELO Dir, “L“ for CIELO P and “M“ for CIELO SP which can be seen when looking from the top into the audio shoe. - Page 17 Before the audio shoe can be connected to the hearing system 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 Removing the audio shoe With the connected audio shoe the battery compartment switch is disable and the hearing system only can be switched off with the push button.
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Page 18: Using The Telephone
Ask your hearing instrument specialist about this accessory and if it is right for your hearing care needs. Automatic telephone program With AutoPhone functionality, your CIELO hearing system will automa- tically switch to the telephone pro- gram when you hold a hearing- instrument-compatible-telephone handset near to your hearing ins- trument. - Page 19 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 tape and other electronic equip- ment. Keep magnets away from the reach of children. If swallowed consult your physician.
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Page 20: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care Your new CIELO hearing system is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Earwax may accumulate on your earmold. If not cleaned regularly you can damage the hearing system or cause health problems. -
Page 21: Important Notes
Important notes • Never expose your hearing system 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 system must not be operated in explosion- endangered rooms. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips Your CIELO hearing system 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 System Weak or dead sound is weak... - Page 23 PROBLEM CAUSE Sound is Volume control too distorted or high intermittent Weak battery “Buzzing” or Battery compartment Gently close the “whistling” is not completely sound closed Weak battery Hearing System not system turned on does not work Battery compart- partment is not completely closed Dead battery Battery polarity...
- Page 24 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.