Changing the hearing program Turning on and off (mute) Adjusting the tinnitus noiser level Alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Ending the alarm Turning the alarm clock off Set-up and service functions Setting the time Setting the date (for programmed easyPocket only) Content...
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(for programmed easyPocket only) Displaying contact data Service notifier Setting the language of the menu Pairing hearing instruments with easyPocket (for unprogrammed easyPocket only) Resetting easyPocket to factory settings Maintenance and care Troubleshooting Important information Intended use Explanation of symbols ...
Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless technology and can therefore be controlled by a remote control. easyPocket provides basic remote control functions for listening and program change as well as additional comfort functions. To enable the additional comfort functions, your Hearing Care Professional has to program your easyPocket.
Overview ➊ ➍ Display Control buttons ➋ ➎ Key lock switch Program change button ➌ ➏ Programming Volume up/down buttons connection More functions are available in the menu. To enter or exit the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously.
The remote control does not receive information from your hearing instruments. All actions that you initiate with the controls of your hearing instruments are not reflected on the remote control’s display. Display of the unprogrammed easyPocket ➊ ➍ Indicates change of...
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Display of the programmed easyPocket ➊ ➎ Indicates change Alarm clock is activated and level of volume ➏ Batteries of the ➋ Program name remote control are low ➌ ➐ Program icon Service reminder is active ➍ ➑ Program number...
Control buttons You can quickly access two functions with the control buttons on the right hand side of the remote control. The control buttons can be customized to your preferences by your Hearing Care Professional. Small icons on the display show the functions.
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Optional functions (programmable by your Hearing Care Professional) Tinnitus noiser level up. Tinnitus noiser level down. Boost treble or reduce bass. Boost bass or reduce treble. All other icons: Shortcut to select a preferred hearing program. The available icons and hearing programs depend on your personal setup.
Key lock switch To prevent any accidental operation while the remote control is in pockets or bags, move the key lock switch to lock position (red color visible). When the key lock is active, all buttons on the remote control are disabled.
Batteries The remote control uses two AAA batteries. Inserting batteries Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries. Make sure the "+" symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned. Batteries...
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Date and time setting are displayed. If the easyPocket is without battery power for an extended period, date and time may no longer be correct. This can be manually corrected. Refer to sections "Setting the time" and "Setting the date".
Checking the battery status When the batteries of the remote control are low, this is indicated in the status bar. Additionally, you can check the battery status at any time in the menu. To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously.
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the hearing program will be changed on both instruments. The procedure for changing the hearing program differs for the unprogrammed and the programmed easyPocket. Unprogrammed easyPocket Press the program change button to switch to the next hearing program.
Turning on and off (mute) You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on and off with your remote control. Both hearing instruments are simultaneously turned on or off. When you turn your hearing instruments off via remote control, the following icon is displayed.
Turning off via menu (for programmed easyPocket only) To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. Navigate to the menu entry HI Mute / Unmute by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button.
Alarm clock You can set a daily alarm clock reminder with a repeating signal tone and an alarm clock icon. The alarm is initiated by the remote control but the acoustic signal is emitted by your hearing instruments. Turn on your hearing instruments. Keep your hearing instruments within the remote control’s operating distance.
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Confirm your setting by pressing the program change button. The entry field for minutes is highlighted. Set the minutes by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. Confirm your setting by pressing the program change button. The alarm on/off selection field is highlighted.
Ending the alarm When the alarm clock rings, a corresponding icon is displayed on the remote control. If you do not end the alarm, it is repeated within the next minutes. To end the alarm, press any button. The alarm clock will ring at the same time on the next day.
Turning the alarm clock off To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. Navigate to the menu entry Alarm by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button.
Set-up and service functions Setting the time To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. Navigate to the menu entry Clock by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button.
Setting the date (for programmed easyPocket only) To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. Navigate to the menu entry Date by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button.
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Confirm your setting by pressing the program change button. The entry field for years is highlighted. Set the year by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button. Save the settings by pressing the program change button. The date is displayed. Set-up and service functions...
Resetting volume and hearing program (for programmed easyPocket only) If you have made changes to volume or program and do not know why the hearing instruments are acting the way they are, you can manually set the default volume and hearing program for your hearing instruments.
Displaying contact data If your Hearing Care Professional has saved his or her contact data on the remote control, you can view this information: To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously. Navigate to the menu entry Contact by pressing the volume up button or the volume down button.
Service notifier Your Hearing Care Professional can set a service notifier that reminds you of the next service date. When the service notifier is due, a corresponding icon is displayed on the remote control and an acoustic signal is played. If you do not acknowledge the service notifier, the acoustic signal and the icon display are repeated within the...
Confirm your selection by pressing the program change button. The next service date together with your Hearing Care Professional's contact data is displayed. To return to the standard display, press the program change button. Setting the language of the menu Ask your Hearing Care Professional.
For selected hearing instrument models, the unprogrammed easyPocket can also be paired without software. easyPocket Version 2 is made to be compatible with the previous generation of hearing instruments that were supported by easyPocket Version 1. On top...
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Confirm that the hearing instruments have been restarted: Navigate to the green hook and press the program change button. If easyPocket has entered power save mode, press the program change button to activate the display again. Confirm that an acoustic signal was...
Check that both hearing ■ instruments and easyPocket are working correctly (battery status, …). Reset easyPocket to factory settings and try again. ■ Resetting easyPocket to factory settings To enter the menu, press the volume up button and the volume down button simultaneously.
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(refer to the picture). Confirm that the hearing instruments are to be reset: Navigate to the green hook and press the program change button. When easyPocket is reset, a corresponding symbol is displayed. Set-up and service functions...
Maintenance and care NOTICE Do not put your remote control in water! Do not clean your remote control with alcohol or benzine. Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft cloth and use a nonabrasive household soap. Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citric acid, ammonia, etc.
Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions The remote control does not work. Check, if the key lock is activated. Deactivate it, if ■ necessary. Change the batteries. ■ Another remote control affects your hearing instruments. Return remote control and hearing instruments to ■...
Important information Intended use The remote control is intended to operate hearing instruments. Use the remote control only as described in this user guide. Explanation of symbols Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage.
Recycle or dispose of batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional. Technical information Siemens easyPocket FCC: SGI-WL700 IC: 267AB-WL700 Operating frequencies: F =3.28 MHz Maximum field strength @ 10m: -7 dBμA/m Maximum field strength @ 30m: 28.5 dBμV/m...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH for compliance may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ■ technician for help. Conformance information With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and the European Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment.
Important safety information Personal safety WARNING Choking hazard! Your device contains small parts which can be swallowed. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons. If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. WARNING Risk of injury! Do not use obviously damaged devices and...
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WARNING Risk of strangulation! Ensure that the lanyard does not get entangled, e. g. in moving mechanical parts of machines. Use only the delivered breakaway lanyard. It will automatically detach when entangled. Do not use the lanyard for children under the age of twelve.
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WARNING Risk of interference with active implants or life support systems! If you wear a pacemaker: Carry the remote control at a safe distance of about 12 inches (30 cm) away from the pacemaker. Do not carry the remote control: - in your breast pocket, - with a lanyard around your neck, - or directly on the skin over the active implant.
Product safety NOTICE Protect your devices from extreme heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight. NOTICE Protect your devices from high humidity. NOTICE Do not dry your devices in the microwave oven. NOTICE Different types of strong radiation, e. g. during X-ray or MRI head examinations, may damage devices.
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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 interference. NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity: When the telecoil program is active, the remote control may cause a pulsing noise.