Sivantos WL300 Remote Control for hearing instruments User Manual ePen en indd

Sivantos GmbH Remote Control for hearing instruments ePen en indd

User Mahual

www.siemens.com /hearingSiemens Audiologische Technik GmbHGebbertstrasse 12591058 ErlangenGermanyPhone +49 9131 308 0© 06.2008, Siemens AG · SBDocument No. A91SAT-00626-99T1-7600Order/Item No. 104 196 75Printed in GermanyePen_en.indd 16ePen_en.indd 1630.06.2008 16:42:2630.06.2008 16:42:26
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AAIntroductionDear customer,Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless technology and can therefore be controlled by your ePen™ remote control.These instruction describes how to operate your ePen remote control rapidly and easily.Your Hearing Care Professional can answer any further questions about instructions and proper use. 12ePen_en.indd 2ePen_en.indd 230.06.2008 16:42:2830.06.2008 16:42:28
AA234567891110ContentsYour ePen 4Intended use 5General notes on safety 6Safety notes for batteries 8Changing the batteries 9Turning your hearing instruments on and off 10Adjusting the volume 11Changing the program 12Maintenance and care 13Troubleshooting 14Technical information 15Disposal information 171213143ePen_en.indd 3ePen_en.indd 330.06.2008 16:42:2830.06.2008 16:42:28
The remote control uses one AAA battery.1ePen Tip with hidden con- trol panel and volume func- tion2 Battery compartment3 Volume control4 LED5Hearing instruments on / off6Program buttonYour ePen31234564ePen_en.indd 4ePen_en.indd 430.06.2008 16:42:2830.06.2008 16:42:28
Intended use 4This remote control is intended to operate hearing instru-ments.Read and follow the instructions of this user guide toavoid injuries or damage to remote control.Symbols:Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING,CAUTION or NOTICE!WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries,CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible propertydamage.Advice and tips on how to handle yourhearing instrument better.Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done.5ePen_en.indd 5ePen_en.indd 530.06.2008 16:42:3030.06.2008 16:42:30
NOTICEThe remote control is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress.Do not expose the remote control to extreme tempera-Xture or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. XDo not immerse it in water.XIn case the hearing instrument is controlled by ano-Xther person’s remote control, please return with the remote control and hearing instruments to your Hea-ring Care Professional.WARNINGWireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment.Do not use remote control in hospitals or airplanes.XActivate the key lock in hospitals or airplanes.XPrior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant Xor life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.General notes on safety5In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.Refer to local authorities for further information.X6ePen_en.indd 6ePen_en.indd 630.06.2008 16:42:3030.06.2008 16:42:30
WARNINGRisk of interference with cardiac pacemakers.Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a Xcardiac pacemaker.WARNINGRisk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!Don't use your hearing instruments and remote control Xin areas where there is a danger of explosions.5General notes on safety7ePen_en.indd 7ePen_en.indd 730.06.2008 16:42:3130.06.2008 16:42:31
NOTICELeaking batteries damage the instrument. Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for Xa prolonged period of time.Do not throw used batteries into household trash. XReturn them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.WARNINGChoking hazard posed by small parts.Keep batteries and remote control out of children‘s Xreach.If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately.X6Safety notes for batteries8ePen_en.indd 8ePen_en.indd 830.06.2008 16:42:3130.06.2008 16:42:31
The remote control ist powered by one AAA battery.Screw off the top on the backside of the ePenXSlide down the cover of the backside of the ePen.XInsert a battery as shown in the picture.XMake sure the polarity symbols on the battery and com-partment are aligned.Reattach the cover and top.XChanging the batteries 7+9ePen_en.indd 9ePen_en.indd 930.06.2008 16:42:3130.06.2008 16:42:31
Make sure the distance between your remote control Xand hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter).If you are wearing two hearing instruments, both in-Xstruments will be turned on / off at the same time.Press the on / off button to X turn your hearing instr- ments on.Press the On/Off button to turn your hearing instru-Xments off.Turning your hearing instruments on and off810ePen_en.indd 10ePen_en.indd 1030.06.2008 16:42:3330.06.2008 16:42:33
Slide open the cap of the re-Xmote control to uncover the control panel.Turn the cap towards the X"+"-side to increase the volume of your hearing in-struments.Turn the cap towards the "–"-side to decrease the volume Xof your hearing instruments.Your Hearing Care Professional can activate / deactivate acoustic signals to indicate when the volume has been changed and when the volume limits have been reached.Make sure the distance between your remote control Xand hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter).If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the Xvolume will be changed on both instruments at the same time.Adjusting the volume 911ePen_en.indd 11ePen_en.indd 1130.06.2008 16:42:3330.06.2008 16:42:33
Make sure the distance between your remote control Xand hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter).If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the Xprogram will be changed on both instruments at the same time.Each time you press the pro-gram button, your hearing in-struments switch to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal. Example:Your hearing instruments are in program 1. You want to change to program 3.Press the program button twice.XYour Hearing Care Professional can activate / deactivate acoustic signals to indicate when the program has been changed.Changing the program1012ePen_en.indd 12ePen_en.indd 1230.06.2008 16:42:3430.06.2008 16:42:34
CleaningClean the remote control as and when necessary with a Xsoft tissue.Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as Xcitric acids, ammonia, etc.11Maintenance and careNOTICEDo NOT put your remote control in Xwater! The cover does NOT make your remote control waterproof.Do NOT clean your remote control with Xalcohol or benzine.13ePen_en.indd 13ePen_en.indd 1330.06.2008 16:42:3430.06.2008 16:42:34
Problem Possible solutionThe remote control does not workReplace empty batteries.Move away from electro-magnetic noise sources.Another remote control affects your hearing instrumentsReturn remote control and hearing instruments to your Hearing Care Pro-fessional.Feedback or loud noise oc-cursThe function of the wireless link might be affected by a nearby electromagne-tic source, such as computer monitors. Keep an appropriate distance from the-se sources.If you still encounter problems after trying these sugge-stions, consult your Hearing Care Professional. Troubleshooting1214ePen_en.indd 14ePen_en.indd 1430.06.2008 16:42:3630.06.2008 16:42:36
13Technical informationSpecificationsInput voltage: 1.5 VDCInput current: 150 mAProtection against electric shock: class IISafety approvals: CE, C-TickEMI: complies with EN 60601-1-2EN 55022 Class BRSS-210 Issue 7RSS-Gen Issue2ETSI EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1 ETSI EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1Against ingress of water: IPX0 (ordinary)Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable anesthetic: not evaluatedMode of operation: continuously operationOperating frequencies: FC=3.28 MHzMax. field strength @ 10m: -7 dBA/mMax. field strength @ 30m: 28.5 dBV/mCE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found in-side the battery compartment.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users aut-hority to operate the equipment. 15ePen_en.indd 15ePen_en.indd 1530.06.2008 16:42:3630.06.2008 16:42:36Our product with the FCC ID: SGI-WL300 will be marketwithout the battery installed. Therefore the user is able to seethe FCC Label when opening the battery compartment.
Disposal information 14Within the European Union, the marked equip-ment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste elec-trical and electronical equipment. Amended by Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).For disposal within the EU please send device to the fol-lowing address:United KingdomSiemensHearing InstrumentsNewton RoadCrawley RH109TTMaltaCharles de Giorgio LTD39-40 South StreetValetta CMR 01P.O.Box 374IrelandHowth JunctionBusiness CenterKilbarrack5 Dublinwww.siemens.com/hearingWith the CE marking Siemens confirms compli-ance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC con-cerning medical devices.Recycle your hearing instruments and remote control Xaccording to national regulations.17ePen_en.indd 17ePen_en.indd 1730.06.2008 16:42:3630.06.2008 16:42:36
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