Life 700 Life 500 Life 300

User Guide

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Introduction
Dear customer, Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. This hearing instrument was individually designed for your hearing impairment and is fitted specially to your personal hearing profile. These instructions, together with guidance from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand how your new hearing instrument works. If you have any further questions, please contact your Hearing Care Professional.

Contents

3 Your Life hearing instrument 4 Intended use 5 General notes on safety 6 Handling batteries
- Low battery indicator - Inserting the battery - Removing the battery
7 Inserting and removing your hearing instrument 13
- Inserting your hearing instrument - Identify a left/right hearing instrument - Removing your hearing instrument: - Power-on delay
8 Turning your hearing instrument on and off 9 e2e wireless 2.Maintenance and care 11 Accessories
- Remote control - Tek wireless enhancement
12 Troubleshooting tips 13 Technical information 14 Disposal information 15 Your hearing instrument configuration
Your Life hearing instrument

optional with earhook

(battery type: 312)
Features: 1 LifeTube 2 LifeTip LifeTip adapter 4 Battery compartment 5 Microphone openings 6 Microphone cover 4 3
CAUTION Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of LifeTip. Always wear the LifeTube with the LifeTip. Make sure that the LifeTip is completely attached to the LifeTip adapter. Change the LifeTube or LifeTip when they are cracked. Put the LifeTube with the LifeTip carefully and not too deep into the ear. Use the LifeTube and LifeTip only in the way described in this user guide. If the LifeTip remains in the ear, have it removed by a medical professional. 6

Intended use

Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists, e.g. ENT doctors, audiologists or acousticians. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instrument. 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 property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better. Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done.

General notes on safety

NOTICE Your hearing instrument is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply makeup, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. Do not wear your hearing instrument when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays. Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven. WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of childrens reach. If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision. In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. Refer to local authorities for further information. 8

NOTICE for batteries Leaking batteries damage the instrument. Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Turn your hearing instrument off when not in use to preserve the battery. WARNING Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas! Don't use your hearing instruments (and remote control) in areas where there is a danger of explosions.

Handling batteries

Always use size 312 standard batteries.

original size

Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you. Low battery indicator Your Hearing Care Professional can activate an acoustic signal to inform you when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear an acoustic signal or experience low amplification power, replace the battery.
Inserting the battery Open the battery compartment completely using your fingernail as shown in the illustration.
Insert the proper size battery so that the "+" symbol on the battery aligns with the "+" marked on the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery was inserted properly. When the battery door is completely closed, your hearing instrument is ready for use.

A Handling batteries

Removing the battery Open the battery compartment completely. Normally the battery drops out when the compartment is completely open. If the battery does not come out, lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown. Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.
Inserting and removing your hearing instrument A
Inserting your hearing instrument Turn your hearing instrument off. Hold the LifeTip / earmold between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into the ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. Place your hearing instrument behind your ear. Turn your hearing instrument on. Identify a left/right hearing instrument Look for the identification mark in the battery compartment to find out, wether your hearing instrument is intended for your left or your right ear. If the identification mark is red, the hearing instrument is for the right ear. If the identification mark is blue, the hearing instrument is for the left ear.
Inserting and removing your hearing instrument
Removing your hearing instrument: Hold the LifeTube / earmold between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out. You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back.

CAUTION Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of LifeTip. If the LifeTip remains in the ear, have it removed by a medical professional.
Turning your hearing instrument on and off
Turn on: Fully close the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument on.
Turn off: Fully open the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument off.
You can also use the remote control to turn the hearing instrument on and off.
Power-on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a power-on-delay feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional. This allows you to turn the hearing instrument on with an automatic delay, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling). The delay can be programmed by your Hearing Care Professional to be 6, 12 or 18 seconds. 15

e2e wireless 2.0

Your hearing instruments are equipped with e2e (ear-toear) wireless 2.0 technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality: Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to different listening situations. Allows use of accessories, e.g. a remote control. Provides synchronization of the settings in the system. If you change the volume or program on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted. Your Hearing Care Professional can activate or deactivate the wireless functionality of your hearing instruments.
The performance of e2e wireless 2.0 may be affected by electromagnetic interference e.g. from a computer monitor or halogen lamp system controlled by a switching power supply. Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.

Maintenance and care

Your hearing instruments are highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean you hearing instruments regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instruments and to avoid health problems. Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue, when necessary. If the hearing instruments sound distorted or weak ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange the microphone cover. Place your hearing instruments in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition. NOTICE Do not put the hearing instruments in water.

Accessories

Remote control The wireless function of your hearing instruments allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hearing instruments. For further information about the remote control, contact your Hearing Care Professional or refer to the remote control user guide. In the event your hearing instruments can be controlled by another person's remote control, return hearing instruments and remote control to your Hearing Care Professional.

Tek wireless enhancement (for Life 700 and Life 500) Your hearing instruments together with the Tek Connect remote control will allow you to connect your hearing instruments to other technical devices. Via a special Bluetooth connection it is possible to receive audio signals from your mobile, your television or your mp3-player. For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek user guide or ask your Hearing Care Professional.

Troubleshooting tips

Your hearing instruments are extremely reliable devices. Should a problem occur, it can usually be corrected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. Problem

Sound is weak

Possible solution
Replace empty battery. Clean or exchange LifeTip, LifeTube. Increase volume (only with remote control). Clean or exchange the microphone cover. Try reinserting the LifeTip until it fits securely. Lower volume (only with remote control) Clean LifeTip or contact your Hearing Care Professional Lower volume (only with remote control). Replace battery. Clean or exchange the microphone cover. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace battery.
Instrument emits whistling sound

Sound is distorted

Instrument emits signal tones

Problem

Instrument does not work
Check if the hearing instrument is turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Wait 18 seconds and check again.
If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, consult your Hearing Care Professional.

Technical information

Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Siemens Life 700, Life 500, Life 300 FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE IC: 267AB-WL002 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canady. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Disposal information

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". Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). Recycle your hearing instrument according to national regulations.
For disposal within the EU please send device to the following address:
United Kingdom Siemens Hearing Instruments Newton Road Crawley RH109TT Malta Charles de Giorgio LTD 39-40 South Street Valetta CMR 01 P.O. Box 374 Ireland Howth Junction Business Center Kilbarrack 5 Dublin
www.siemens.com/hearing With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.
Your hearing instrument configuration
Hearing instrument LEFT Model Serial number 312 yes on on on Hearing program 5 Remote control (e.g. ProPocket) Serial number no off off off Battery Power on delay Signal tones Low battery warning Volume control limit Volume control change on on on off off off 312 yes no
Description of the hearing program
Siemens AG, 07.2008 SB Document No. A91SAT-00622-99T1-7600 Order/Item No. 46 Printed in Germany
Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse Erlangen Germany Phone +308 0

www.siemens.com /hearing

Life 700/500/300 BTE Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction. 1 Your Life hearing instrument. 2 Intended use. 3 General notes on safety. 3 Handling batteries. 6 Inserting and removing hearing instruments. 9 Turning your hearing instruments on and off. 11 e2e wireless 2.0. 12 Maintenance and care. 13 Accessories. 14 Identification information. 17 Troubleshooting tips. 19 Technical information. 20 Your hearing instrument configuration. 22

Life 700/500/300 BTE

Introduction
Congratulations! You have selected a hearing instrument from Siemens. These instruments were designed and fit according to your personal hearing profile. These instructions, together with guidance from your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider, will help you understand how your new hearing instrument works. If you have any further questions, please contact your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
Your Life hearing instrument
Features: 1 LifeTube 2 LifeTip 3 LifeTip adapter 4 Battery compartment Microphone openings 6 Microphone cover
Life optional with earhook
CAUTION! Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of LifeTip. Always wear the LifeTube with the LifeTip. Make sure that the LifeTip is completely attached to the LifeTip adapter. Change the LifeTube or LifeTip when they are cracked. Put the LifeTube with the LifeTip carefully and not too deep into the ear. Use the LifeTube and LifeTip only in the way described in this user guide. If the LifeTip remains in the ear, have it removed by a medical professional.
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Intended use

Hearing instruments are intended to improve your hearing. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists, e.g., ENT doctors, Audiologists or Hearing Care Providers. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing instrument.

General notes on safety

NOTICE Your hearing instrument is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, or aftershave, hairspray, or suntan lotion. Do not wear your hearing instrument when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong

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magnetic field, a high frequency field, or Xrays. Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven. WARNING: Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of childrens reach. If swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately. If infants, small children, or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments, ensure adequate supervision. Battery tips CAUTION! Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, seek medical attention immediately, or call The National Button Battery Hotline collect at (202) 625-3333. Always use the battery size recommended on your warranty card or by your Audiologist or
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Hearing Care Provider for your model for best performance. Remove the battery from your instrument when not in use. This prevents possible damage from expansion or leakage of the battery, if the instrument is not fully turned off. Always carry spare batteries in the event that your current battery goes dead. Place each spare battery in an individual, non-metallic container to prevent contact with other batteries or metal objects, such as keys or coins. Follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal.
Note: Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider for environmentally correct disposal.
WARNING: Risk in explosive environments, e.g., mining areas! Dont use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions.

Handling batteries

Use standard batteries in your hearing instruments. Always use the right size batteries. Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you.
Fig. 1: Handling batteries
Low battery indicator Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider can activate an acoustic signal to inform you when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear an acoustic signal or experience low amplification power, replace the battery, as soon as possible for best results.
Siemens Hearing Instruments
Inserting the battery Open the battery compartment completely using your fingernail as shown in the illustration. Insert the proper size battery so that the "+" symbol on the battery aligns with the "+" marked on the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery was inserted properly. When the battery door is completely closed, your hearing instrument is ready for use.

Fig. 2: Inserting batteries
Removing the battery Open the battery compartment completely. Normally the battery drops out when the compartment is completely open. If the battery does not come out, lightly tap the instrument or push the battery out with a pencil as shown.
Fig. 3: Removing batteries
Inserting and removing hearing instruments
Fig. 4: Inserting the hearing instrument
Inserting Turn your hearing instrument off. Hold the LifeTip between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into the ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. Place your hearing instrument behind your ear. Turn your hearing instrument on. Identify a left/right hearing instrument Look for the identification mark in the battery compartment to find out whether your hearing instrument is intended for your left or your right ear. If the identification mark is red, the hearing

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instrument is for the right ear. If the identification mark is blue, the hearing instrument is for the left ear.
Fig. 5: Identification Mark
Removing Hold the LifeTube/earmold between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out. You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back.
Fig. 6: Removing the hearing instrument
Turning your hearing instruments on and off
Fig. 7: Turning your hearing instrument on and off
Turn on: Fully close the battery compartment to turn the hearing instrument on. Turn off: Press the battery compartment downward to the first stop to turn the hearing instrument off. If provided, you can also use the remote control to turn the hearing instrument on and off. Power-on delay Your hearing instruments are equipped with a power-on-delay feature which can be activated by your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. This allows you to turn the hearing

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instrument on with an automatic delay, so that you may insert the hearing instrument without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling). The delay can be programmed by your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider tobe 6, 12, or 18 seconds.

e2e wireless 2.0

Your hearing instruments may be equipped with e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless 2.0 technology. Advantages of the wireless functionality: Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to different listening situations. Allows use of accessories, e.g., a remote control. Provides synchronization of the settings in the system. When you change the volume or program on one hearing instrument, the other hearing instrument is automatically adjusted. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider can activate or deactivate the wireless functionality of your hearing instruments.

The performance of e2e wireless 2.0 may be affected by electromagnetic interference e.g., from a computer monitor or halogen lamp system controlled by a switching power supply. Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.

Maintenance and care

Your hearing instruments are durable but highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean instruments regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instruments and to avoid health problems. Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue, as necessary. If the hearing instruments sound distorted or weak, ask your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider to exchange the microphone cover. Place your hearing instruments in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight.

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Ask your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider for special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition.
Note: Do not put the hearing instruments in water.

Accessories

Remote control (where provided) The wireless function of your hearing instruments allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hearing instruments. For further information about the remote control, contact your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider or refer to the remote control user guide. In the event your hearing instruments can be controlled by another person's remote control, return hearing instruments and remote control to your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
WARNING: Pacemaker compatibility Siemens remote control devices (excluding Tek remote control) have been tested and found not to cause interference with cardiac pacemakers that are manufactured and operated in compliance with applicable safety standards, provided a minimum distance of 12 inches (30cm) is maintained between the remote control and the pacemaker. To accommodate this provision: Do not activate the remote within 12 inches of the pacemaker. Do not carry the remote in your breast pocket. Do not wear the remote with a lanyard around your neck. Do not place remote directly on the skin over the implanted pacemaker. Following these precautions, Siemens remote controls can be operated safely by, or within the vicinity of, individuals fitted with these pacemakers.
Tek wireless enhancement (where provided)

(Life 700, Life 500 and Life 300)
Your hearing instruments together with the optional Tek Connect remote control will allow you to connect your hearing instruments to the growing world of technology. Via Bluetooth technology connection it is possible to receive audio signals from your mobile phone, your television, your MP3 player and more. For detailed information and instructions refer to the Tek user guide or ask your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
Fig. 8: Tek Remote Control
WARNING: Risk of interference with cardiac pacemakers. Do not use the Tek remote control if you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker.
Identification information
Your hearing instruments have a serial number engraved on them. The location of the serial number will vary according to the style of hearing instrument you have chosen. The year of manufacture is incorporated into the serial number. Please note the warranty is based upon the date of purchase, not the date of manufacture. The serial number may look similar to this sample: AV12345. The second letter of this serial number refers to the year of manufacture of the hearing instrument. The letters U or V indicate a 2009 year of manufacture. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Professional can answer any questions you may have about the identifying code on your hearing instrument. Record the serial numbers of each instrument in the space provided for future reference.
Serial numbers: Left ear: __________________________________ Right ear: __________________________________

AV12345

Serial number
Fig. 9: Identification information

Troubleshooting tips

Your hearing instruments are extremely reliable devices. Should a problem occur, it can usually be corrected quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues.

Problem

Sound is weak

Possible solution

Replace old battery. Clean or exchange LifeTip, LifeTube. Increase volume (only with remote control). Clean or exchange the microphone cover. Lower volume (only with remote control). Replace battery. Clean or exchange the microphone cover. Try reinserting the LifeTip until it fits securely. Lower volume (only with remote control). Clean LifeTip or contact your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace battery. Check if the hearing instrument is turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Wait 18 seconds and check again.

Sound is distorted

Instrument emits whistling sound
Instrument emits signal tones Instrument does not work
If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, consult your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.

Technical information

Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Siemens Motion 700, 500, 300 FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE IC: 267AB-WL002 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Your hearing instrument configuration
Hearing instrument LEFT Model Serial number 312 yes no Batter y Power on delay Signal tones on on on Hearing program 5 off off off Low battery warning Volume control limit Volume control change Description of the hearing program on on on off off off 312 yes no RIGHT
Remote Control (e.g. ProPocket) Serial number

Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider:
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Siemens AG is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Legal Manufacturer Information in this manual subject to change without notice. Copyright 2009 Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebberstrasse Erlangen Germany Global Business Unit Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebberstrasse Erlangen Germany Phone: +308 0
Local Contact Information Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. P.O. Box 1397 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1397 www.usa.siemens.com/hearing
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Global Siemens Healthcare Headquarters Siemens AG Healthcare Sector Henkestrasse Erlangen Germany Phone: +www.siemens.com/healthcare

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