Intuis ITE - Hearing aid SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aid
Brand	Siemens
Model	Intuis ITE
Dimensions (approximate)	15.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 mm
Weight (per device)	Approx. 2.5 g
Battery Type	Size 312 zinc-air battery
Battery Life	Up to 5-7 days typical use
Sound Processing	Digital 16-channel signal processing
Feedback Management	Adaptive feedback cancellation
Noise Reduction	Multi-channel noise reduction
Programs	Up to 4 listening programs (e.g., Universal, Noise, Music, TV)
Volume Control	Manual wheel or remote control
Telecoil	Integrated telecoil for phone and loop systems
Water Resistance	IP67 rated (dust and water resistant)
Cleaning	Wipe with dry cloth; use cleaning brush for wax
Storage	Store in dry, cool place with battery removed
Safety Features	Low battery alert, volume limiter
Spare Parts	Replacement batteries, wax guards, domes, and cleaning tools
Warranty	2 years manufacturer warranty
Manual Languages	English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions - Intuis ITE SIEMENS

How do I insert the battery in my Siemens Intuis ITE hearing aid?

Open the battery door completely using your fingernail. Insert a new size 312 battery with the + side up. Close the door gently. The hearing aid will start after a brief delay.

How do I clean my Intuis ITE hearing aid?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. For the microphone and receiver openings, use the provided cleaning brush to remove wax and debris. Never use water or solvents.

Why is my hearing aid making a whistling sound?

Whistling (feedback) can occur if the hearing aid is not inserted correctly, if the volume is too high, or if there is wax buildup. Try reinserting, lowering volume, or cleaning the device. If persists, consult your audiologist.

How long does the battery last?

Typical battery life is 5 to 7 days depending on usage, volume level, and streaming. Replace with a new size 312 battery when you hear a low battery beep or notice reduced performance.

Can I connect my Intuis ITE to a smartphone?

The Intuis ITE does not have built-in Bluetooth. However, it can connect to compatible Siemens accessories (e.g., miniTek streamer) for wireless streaming from phones or TVs.

How do I change the listening program?

Press the program button on the hearing aid or use the remote control to cycle through available programs. Your audiologist can set up to 4 programs tailored to different environments.

Is my hearing aid water resistant?

Yes, the Intuis ITE has an IP67 rating, meaning it is dust tight and can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. However, avoid exposing it to water regularly.

How do I store my hearing aid when not in use?

Turn off the hearing aid by opening the battery door partially. Remove the battery to prevent leakage. Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and humidity.

What should I do if the hearing aid does not produce sound?

First, check if the battery is installed correctly and has charge. Clean the receiver and microphone openings. Ensure the volume is turned up. If still no sound, consult your audiologist.

How do I replace the wax guard?

Use the tool provided in the cleaning kit. Insert the tool into the old wax guard, twist, and pull out. Then push in a new wax guard firmly. Replace regularly to maintain sound quality.

USER MANUAL Intuis ITE SIEMENS

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INTUIS™

User Guide

Custom hearing system

SIEMENS

Congratulations!

As the owner of a new hearing instrument, you may once again enjoy the sounds of your environment, and conversation with your family and friends.

These instructions as well as guidance from your Hearing Care Professional will help you understand how your new hearing instrument works. In this guide, you'll find instructions on insertion, removal and use of your INTUIS ^M hearing instrument. There are also tips and information on proper handling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries. In addition, a troubleshooting section is offered for your reference.

Your hearing improvement with a hearing instrument depends on the fit of the hearing instruments, the type and degree of hearing loss, and proper diagnostic testing. Of course, a hearing instrument cannot restore normal hearing, and not everyone will benefit equally.

More than 80 percent of individuals with a hearing loss have a hearing loss in both ears. Studies show that even when a hearing loss is worse in one ear, most people with a hearing loss in both ears will benefit from wearing two hearing instruments.

Remember, a hearing instrument consists of finely-tuned devices that have been specially designed and expertly adjusted for your individual needs. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance of your INTUIS hearing instrument.

Contents

Page

Description of your INTUIS custom hearing instrument 4

Handling the battery 5

Inserting and removing your custom hearing instruments 8

Turning your hearing instrument on and off 10

Using the program button 11

Using the volume control 13

Using the telephone 14

Maintenance and care 16

Important notes 18

Troubleshooting tips 19

Disposal information 21

Description of your INTUIS custom hearing instrument

IT

CT

CS

CIC

Your hearing instrument is individually manufactured according to the shape of your ears or ear canals.

1. First Microphone
2. Second microphone TwinMic™ (optional)
3. Battery compartment

Hearing system Battery type

IT 312 or 13*

CT 312

CS/ CIC 10

* Consult your Hearing Care Professional.

1. Program button (optional)
2. Volume control (optional)
3. Vent
4. Removal cord (optional)

Each hearing instrument can be identified by the serial number located on the outside of the instrument. If the number is written in red, the hearing instrument is for the right ear. If the number is written in blue, the hearing instrument is for the left ear.

Handling the battery

Battery type original size

Low battery indicator

Your hearing instrument may be pro grammed to inform you when the battery should be replaced for best system performance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or experience low amplification power or volume.

Change the battery when either of these occurs.

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The protective tab on your battery should only be removed when you are ready to use the battery.

Three useful tips:

• The positive (+) side of the battery is always the smooth side. You can recognize the negative (-) side by the colored ring.
  • Always keep spare batteries with you.
• If you think you cannot change the battery by yourself, ask someone to help you: a family member, friend or your Hearing Care Professional.

Handling the battery

Inserting the battery:

Before using your hearing instrument, place the battery into the battery compartment door. Using the fingernail of either your thumb or index finger, pull the tab on the battery compartment door outward until the door swings open all the way (see illustration).

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Place the proper size battery into the battery compartment door, making sure that the "+" symbol on the smooth side of the battery matches the "+" symbol on the edge of the battery compartment door, as shown in the illustration. (Ask your Hearing Care Professional if you have questions about the correct battery size for your hearing instrument.)

Gently close the battery compartment. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, check to see if the battery is inserted properly. When the battery compartment is completely closed, your hearing instrument is ready for use.

Change the batteries when any of the following occur:

• volume becomes softer or weak
• you hear a battery signal beep

Do not throw used batteries into household trash. Return them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.

Warning:

Batteries are toxic when swallowed.

• Keep batteries out of children's reach.
• If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately.

Choking hazard posed by small parts

• Keep hearing instruments out of children's reach.
• If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision.

Inserting and removing your custom hearing instruments

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Hold the hearing instrument with your thumb and index finger, carefully push the instrument in the ear canal. Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated. Lightly press inward for a secure and comfortable fit.

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You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back. Once inserted, you should be able to feel if the hearing instrument is correctly positioned.

Tip:

Practice inserting and removing your hearing instrument correctly. An easy way to practice is to sit down at a table. Place a mirror in front of you and prop your elbows on the table so you can guide your hands easily and safely. This will help you stay relaxed and comfortable while you practice.

Inserting and removing your custom hearing instruments

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To remove the hearing instrument, push lightly on the back of your ear to help loosen it or pull gently on your ear. Then using your index finger, slowly pull the hearing instrument from your ear.

The completely-in-the-canal hearing instruments can be removed by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head.

Caution:

Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument.

Turning your hearing instrument on and off

Using the battery compartment

Insert a battery into your INTUIS hearing instrument and completely close the compartment to turn the instrument on. To turn it off open the compartment completely.

Using the program button

Your hearing instrument may also be programmed to allow you to turn it on and off using the program button.

Press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds to turn your hearing instrument off.

To turn your hearing instrument on again, press and hold the program button for approximately 2 seconds.

Please note that after having turned the instrument off, you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the system to reset before turning the instrument back on again by using the button.

Using the volume control

The volume control also incorporates an on/off switch. In the full backwards position the hearing instrument will be switched off.

Power-on Delay

Your hearing instrument may be equipped with an advanced "Power-on Delay" feature. This feature delays sound from entering your hearing instrument when it is first turned on, so that you may insert the hearing instrument in to your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).

Using the program button

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Your INTUIS hearing instrument can have up to 4 programs. They can be selected with the program button.

These programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument for specific listening environments.

How to select programs

To change programs using the program button, press the button. Each time the button is pressed the system changes to the next program, which may be confirmed with a beep. The number of beeps you hear coincides with the selected program. That means when Program "4" is selected, for example, you will hear 4 beeps.

Using the program button

Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your instruments as follows:

Hearing program	Description of the hearing situation
1
2
3
4

Using the directional microphone system (where provided)

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According to your hearing needs, your INTUIS hearing instrument can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of you (directional mode) when you are having a face-to-face conversation in a noisy environment. The hearing instrument can also be adjusted when you are in quieter

environments and want to hear the sounds around you (omnidirectional mode). To make this adjustment use the program button to change to the directional program. Your Hearing Care Professional will tell you which program is configured for directional mode.

Using the volume control

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Volume control

Your INTUIS hearing instrument is fully automatic. There is no need to manually adjust the volume control. However, if you prefer manual volume control, your INTUIS hearing instrument

can be programmed for manual adjustment, too.

If your hearing instrument is programmed for manual adjustment, the wheel-shaped volume control can be rotated forward (louder) or backwards (softer) to select the desired listening volume.

The volume control incorporates an on/off switch. In the full backwards position the hearing instrument will be switched off.

If your hearing instrument has not been programmed for manual control adjustment, the volume will automatically adjust and rotating the volume control wheel will have no effect.

Using the telephone

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Automatic telephone program

(Not all instrument)

With the AutoPhone function, your INTUIS hearing instrument will automatically switch to the telephone program when you hold a telephone handset near your hearing ins-trument. It will return to the previously used hearing

program after you have finished speaking and move the handset away from the hearing instrument.

You can also select the telephone program manually by using the program push button.

The telephone program can be set to microphone mode or telecoil mode. Your Hearing Care Professional will program your hearing instrument to fit your individual requirements.

AutoPhone magnet accessory

Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function. In this case, use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet, which is available as accessory, and attach it to the telephone receiver to activate the AutoPhone function.

Consult your Hearing Care Professional to find out if this accessory is right for your hearing care needs.

Note:

Magnets can pose risks to electronics and magnetic storage mediums when placed in close proximity. Take care not to set magnets near computers, color monitors, television sets, floppy discs, video/audio tapes and other electronic equipment.

Keep magnets out of the reach of children. If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital.

Magnets may interfere with the operation of life supporting systems (e.g. pacemakers, magnetic valves etc). Use magnet only if not in doubt about the safe distance.

The Safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm (4 inches).

See the AutoPhone magnet user guide for instructions on how to position the magnet.

Use only the Siemens magnet, which is available as accessory.

Maintenance and care

Your new INTUIS hearing instrument is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure best possible performance.

If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear, discontinue wearing your hearing instrument, and bring it to your Hearing Care Professional. Minor fit adjustments and polishing can often correct this condition. If soreness persists, discontinue wearing the hearing instrument and see your physician.

If excessive earwax accumulates when wearing your hearing instrument, consult your Hearing Care Professional.

1. Caution: Water will damage your hearing instrument. Never put your hearing instrument in water!

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1. Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a sieve, recess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the hearing instrument. Your Hearing Care Professional will provide you with the wax protection appropriate for your hearing instrument and can advise you how to clean or replace it.

Maintenance and care

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Always store your hearing instrument in the case provided.

1. Occasionally bring your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Professional to change the wax guard, clean the venting channel, the microphone and sound outlets, and for general system maintenance. Your Hearing Care Professional will make sure that the hearing instrument functions correctly and fits properly in your ear.

Note:

If your hearing instrument sounds distorted or weak and cleaning it does not improve the sound then exchange the wax protection or have it exchanged.

Care tips:

• You should place your hearing instrument in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight. The drying capsule draws damaging moisture out of the system.
• Your Hearing Care Professional can provide you with special care sets and drying capsules to keep your hearing instrument in good condition.

Important notes

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 magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays.
• Turn your hearing instrument off when not in use to preserve the battery.
• Leaking batteries damage the instrument. Remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
• Do not use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions (e. g. mining areas).
• Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven.

Troubleshooting tips

Your INTUIS hearing instrument is an extremely reliable device. However, should a problem occur, this can usually be corrected quickly. Use this trouble shouting guide to sort out simple problems.

PROBLEM	CAUSE	POSSIBLE
System has no sound or reversed sound is weak	Battery polarity Make inserted correctly	sure battery is
	Weak or dead Replace with new Battery battery
	Instrument not Close turned on completely	battery door or press and hold program button (if present) for 3 seconds
	System clogged Clean volume too low Turn	system /ex change wax protection up volume control (if present)
System Improper whistles	seating in Try reinserting the ear	instrument until it fits securely
	Volume control too high	Lower the volume control (if present)

Troubleshooting tips

PROBLEM	CAUSE	POSSIBLE
System Clogged whistles or excessive	with wax Clean your instruments	instruments Hearing Care
Sound is Volume distorted or high intermittent	control too Lower volume (if present) Weak battery Replace battery
“Buzzing” or “whistling” sound	battery compartment Gently close the battery compartment is not completely closed Weak battery Replace battery
	Change to another program Instrument is in telecoil mode
Hearing instrument does not work	Instrument not turned on Battery compartment is not completely close Dead battery	Turn on hearing instrument Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace with new battery

If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, take the hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Professional.

Disposal infomation

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 electronic equipment.

Amended by Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).

Note:

Recycle your hearing instruments and batteries according to national regulations.

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