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User Guide Bi-directional remote control...
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These instructions as well as guidance from your hearing instrument specialist will help you use and care for your ePocket for optimum performance. In this guide, you’ll find information on the operation, features, and changing the battery. In addition, a troubleshooting section is included for your reference.
Contents Page 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...
Description of the ePocket The ePocket uses two AAAA batteries. 1. Key lock 2. Data read out button 3. Program change button 4. Volume up 5. Volume down SIEMENS 6. Accessory ring 7. Display Display information Using the data read out button...
Key lock Your ePocket has a key lock on the side, as shown at the left. When engaged, the key lock deactivates the buttons on the ePocket so that accidentally pressing the buttons will not have any effect. This featu-...
The e2e wireless (ear-to-ear wireless) technology of the ePocket gives you the ability to change the listening program or volume of both hearing instruments at the same time. You also have the ability to see the settings and battery status of each instrument on the display of the ePocket.
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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).
Using the program button You can change the program of your hearing system with the program button on the ePocket. The program button controls your programs, which are arranged in a cycle. Whenever you turn the system off and then on, or the battery is repla- ced, the hearing system will return to Program 1.
Using the volume control With the "Volume up" (+) button and "Volume down" (-) but- ton you can change the volume of your hearing system. Use the "Volume up" (+) button to increase the volume and make sounds louder. Use the "Volume down" (-) button to decrease the volume and make sounds softer.
4 inches system. To read the settings from 10 cm your hearing system, hold the ePocket slightly in front of one hearing instrument at a distance of 10 centimeters (4 inches) or less. Read out distance Push the "data read out"...
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• Battery status of the right hearing instrument Function description 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.
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Below are the display readings you may see while using your ePocket and what they mean. Display information (e.g.) No connection (blinking) Key lock - panel closed Key lock - panel open Battery information Volume information Hearing instrument Volume soft...
To change the batteries, gently pull down the cover of the ePocket battery compartment until it is opened. Insert two batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment.
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- To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do 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.
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.
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.
When your system is in telecoil mode be sure that the Feedback or a loud ePocket control is less than 10 cm (4 inches) from noise occurs when your hearing system or you may experience a pulsing using the “data...
TV. Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty. Never expose your ePocket to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Never set it in direct sunlight. Never immerse it in water.
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Prudent practice however suggests that persons with pacemaker should not utilize the ePocket remote control in a breast pocket, as a neck loop, or directly on the skin over the implanted pacemaker. Vol +...
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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.