ProPocket Remote Control Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Page Congratulations!. 1 Your ProPocket. 2 Accessories. 3 General Notes on Safety. 4 Changing the batteries. 6 Key lock. 9 Turning your hearing instruments on and off. 10 Adjusting the volume. 11 Changing the program. 12 Maintenance and care. 13 Troubleshooting. 14 Warranty and service. 15 Technical Information. 18

Congratulations!

Dear Customer, Your hearing instruments are equipped with technology that allows them to be controlled by. your ProPocket These instructions describe how to operate your ProPocket quickly and easily. It also provides you with important information on how to handle your instruments. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider can answer any further questions about instructions and proper use.
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Your ProPocket

The remote control uses two AAAA batteries.
1 Key lock 2 On/Off of hearing instruments 3 Program change 4 Volume up 5 Volume down 6 Accessory ring 7 LED

ProPocket remote control

Accessories
Clip The clip allows you to attach the remote control
Cover The cover protects the remote control from damage that can be caused by scratches or water splashes. It does not make the remote control waterproof!

General notes on safety

Note: The 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 temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. Do not immerse it in water.
IMPORTANT! Do not use remote control while in hospitals or on airplanes. Have the key lock activated in hospitals or airplanes. In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. Refer to local authorities for further information. Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified. In case the hearing instrument is controlled by another persons remote control unit (RCU), please return RCU and hearing instrument to your AuDNet Audiologist.
Warning: Pacemaker compatibility Siemens remote control devices 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.

Changing the batteries

The remote control is powered by two AAAA batteries.
Press the rippled part on the cover of the remote control battery compartment to slide it open. Insert two batteries as shown in the picture. Make sure the polarity symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned. Close the battery compartment. A click is audible when the battery compartment is fully closed.

WARNING: Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of childrens reach. If swallowed consult a physician or a 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. Be sure to keep batteries away from children and pets. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, seek medical attention immediately, or call the National Battery Hotline collect at (202) 6253333. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Do not throw away old batteries. Never dispose of batteries by burning them. Follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal.
Always use new batteries when replacing old batteries.
Note: Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your AuDNet Audiologist for environmentally correct disposal.
WARNING: Risk in explosive environments, e.g., mining areas! Dont use your hearing instruments (and remote control) in areas where there is a danger of explosions.

Key lock

The key lock deactivates the buttons on the remote control so that accidentally pressing the buttons will not have any effect.
green section Lock UnLock
Slide the control over so the green section is covered. The key lock is activated. Slide the control to the other direction, so the green section shows. The key lock is deactivated.
Turning your hearing instruments on and off
Make sure the distance between your remote control and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter). If you are wearing two hearing instruments, both instruments will be turned on/off at the same time.

On/Off Button

Press the On/Off button to turn your hearing instruments on. Press the On/Off button to turn your hearing instruments off.

Adjusting the volume

Press the "Volume up" (+) button to increase the volume of your hearing instruments.
Press the "Volume down" (-) button to decrease the volume of your hearing instruments.
Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider can program your hearing instruments so that you hear acoustic signals to indicate when the volume has been changed and when the volume limit has been reached.

Changing the program

Make sure the distance between your remote control and hearing instrument does not exceed 40 inches (1 meter). If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the program will be changed on both instruments at the same time. Each time you press the program button, your hearing instruments switch to the next program, confirming each change with an acoustic signal.

Example: The hearing instruments are in program 1. You want to change to program 2. Press the program button once. You hear an acoustic signal. You are now in program 2. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider can program your hearing instruments so that you hear acoustic signals to indicate when the program has been changed.

Maintenance and care

Protection Use the "cover" (see "Accessories" section) to protect against accidental drips or splashes when you go near water such as a sink.
Do not let your hearing instruments get wet.

Cleaning

Note: Do NOT put your remote control in water! The cover does NOT make your remote control waterproof. Do NOT clean your remote control with alcohol or benzine.
Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft tissue. Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids.

Troubleshooting

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The remote control does not work

Psi leslu n os o tio

Check if the key lock is locked. Unlock it. Check, if batteries are empty. Change the batteries. Move away from electro-magnetic noise sources.
Another remote control affects your hearing instruments
Return remote control and hearing instruments to your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, consult your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.

Warranty and service

Your ProPocket has a one-year warranty that covers defects in material and workmanship from original date of purchase. ProPockets received for warranty service at an authorized Siemens Service Center will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned components, without charge, to meet the performance specifications of the product. Warranty service must only be performed by an authorized Siemens Service Center. Service performed by unauthorized service entities voids this warranty and repairs so necessitated will be done on a parts and labor cost basis. This warranty does not cover malfunctions due to unusual wear and tear or mistreatment of the product such as physical shock or tampering with the product, any of which voids all warranties. In case of malfunction or loss, take your Siemens ProPocket and proof of purchase to the Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider from whom the unit was purchased. If factory service or
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replacement is needed, your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider will forward the unit to an authorized Siemens Service Center. IMPORTANT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which may vary from location to location. For more information, contact your local or state Department of Consumer Affairs. Record your ProPocket serial number and date of purchase here for future reference. Serial number _______________________________ Date of purchase _____________________________ The serial number is located inside the battery compartment.

Serial Number

The year of manufacture is incorporated into the serial number. The warranty is based upon the date of purchase, not the date of manufacture. The serial number may look similar to this sample: AQ12345. The second letter of this serial number refers to the year of manufacture of the ProPocket. The letters progress in one-year increments, each reflecting the corresponding year. The letter Q indicates that the year of manufacture is 2008, the letter R means the year of manufacture is 2009, and so on. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider can answer any questions you may have about the identifying code on your ProPocket.

Technical Information

Operating frequency: FC=3.28 MHz Maximum field strength @ 10m: -7 dBA/m Maximum field strength @ 30m: 28.5 dBV/m CE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found inside the battery compartment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC-ID: SGI-WL101 IC: 267AB-WL101
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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.
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Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider:
Legal Manufacturer Information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2009 Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. Local Contact Information Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. P.O. Box 1397 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1397 www.usa.siemens.com/hearing Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebberstrasse Erlangen Germany Global Business Unit Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebberstrasse Erlangen Germany Phone: +308 0

Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider:
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Accessories include a variety of remote controls that connect you to your world wirelessly. Hearing aid chargers make wearing hearing aids more convenient. Chargers are also eco-friendly by reducing battery waste. Select the accessory that fits the way you live your life: If you use a landline or mobile phone often, now you can hear it directly through your hearing aids. No need to put the phone to your ear. Use the same device to connect to your TV or MP3 player or listen to streaming video on your computer.
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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. Hearing instruments help many people hear better, but no hearing instrument can solve every hearing problem nor restore normal hearing. Information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2010 Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. Local Contact Information Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. P.O. Box 1397 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1397 www.usa.siemens.com/hearing Legal Manufacturer in Canada Siemens Hearing Instruments A Division of Siemens Canada Limited 320 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON, N1T 1Z6 www.siemens.ca/hearing
Global Siemens Headquarters Siemens AG Wittelsbacherplatz Muenchen Germany Global Business Unit Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebberstrasse Erlangen Germany Phone: +Global Siemens Healthcare Headquarters Siemens AG Healthcare Sector Henkestrasse Erlangen Germany Phone: +www.siemens.com/healthcare
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