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Introduction Dear Customer, Your hearing instruments equipped with e2e wire- less 2.0 technology can be controlled by your new Tek Connect remote control. This remote control offers you more hearing comfort in your standard life situations. Via Bluetooth it links your hearing instruments to the expanding world of electron- ic media.
Contents Tek upgrade Included in delivery Intended use General notes on safety Safety notes for batteries Getting started Before first use Charging process Running time of the rechargeable battery Wearing the remote control Basic functions Key lock Changing the hearing program Changing the volume Changing the SoundBalance (Treble) Read out the hearing instrument's...
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Using the remote control with a phone Pairing remote control and phone Connecting remote control and phone Headset and hands-free Making a call Shifting an existing call from/ to the remote control Using the Tek Transmitter Turning the Tek Transmitter on/off Sound level Charging the Tek Transmitter Connecting the Tek Transmitter with an...
Tek upgrade Included in delivery Device and accessories: Tek connect remote control with rechargeable battery and lanyard Display Program buttons Volume buttons Telephone buttons remote control on/off Microphone opening Key lock Read out button hearing instruments on/off SoundBalance buttons 2.5mm stereo socket Socket for power plug Tek Transmitter On/Off switch...
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Tek upgrade 2 Power plugs with country specific adapters (one for remote control, one for Tek Transmitter) Cables: 1.8 m audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other side 0.3 m audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other side Adapter set:...
Intended use The Tek wireless enhancement is intended to operate hearing instruments. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the remote control. Symbols: Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol...
General notes on safety WARNING Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment. Turn the remote control off when in hospitals or air- planes. Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.
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General notes on safety In case the hearing instrument is controlled by ano- ther person’s remote control, return to your Hearing Care Professional with your remote control and hea- ring instruments. WARNING Risk of interference with cardiac pacemakers. Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker.
Safety notes for batteries WARNING Risk of explosion when the rechargeable battery is handled wrong. Do not short circuit, pierce, crush or disassemble the rechargeable battery. Do not place in oven or fire. Do not immerse in water. Charge the rechargeable battery between 0ºC and 45ºC Remove the rechargeable battery when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
Getting started Before first use Insert the rechargeable battery into the remote control. Charge the rechargeable battery before first use. Charging process Connect the remote control with the power plug to a power supply. The charging process starts. Charging time is about 5 hours depending on the status of the rechargeable battery.
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Getting started Display information 1 Hearing program 2 Program description only available if programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. 3 Battery status of remote control The remote control will go into a stand-by mode after a period of inanctivity. In stand-by mode no informa- tion is shown on the display.
Getting started Wearing the remote control To operate your hearing instruments wear the remote con- trol within a distance of 1 m (40 in) to the hearing instru- ments. You can wear the remote control, for example, in your pocket. For best listening quality when re- ceiving an audio stream, wear the re- mote control with the lanyard around...
Basic functions Key lock Your remote control has a key lock on the left side. Slide the control to the bottom to enable the key lock. Pressing the buttons will now have no locked / unlocked effect. Slide the control to the top to disable the key lock.
Basic functions Changing the volume Press to increase the volume. Press to decrease the volume. Changing the SoundBalance (Treble) With the rocker switch on the right side of the remote control you can change the sound of your hearing instruments. Press + (up) to get a more shrill sound.
Basic functions Turning the hearing instruments on/off Press the read out button for more than 5 seconds to turn your hearing instruments off. Press one of the program buttons on the remote control to turn the hearing instru- ments back on. Turning the remote control on/off Press for about 5 seconds to turn the remote control...
Basic functions Symbols program number bluetooth connection active phone connection active full battery status of remote control empty charging volume up / volume down treble up/ treble down key lock activated / deactivated incoming call active call hearing instruments off error searching bluetooth audio stream / bluetooth audio stream activ / direct...
What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless standard that provides a way to wirelessly connect devices like cell phones, laptops, head- sets and others. Over a Bluetooth connection the devices can exchange in- formation such as data, sound or even control commands. The range of the Bluetooth connection in the Tek Connect remote control is about 10 m (32 ft).
Using the remote control with a phone The remote control allows you to use your hearing instruments as a wireless headset when you are tele- phoning with a Bluetooth compat- ible phone or cell phone. Instead of using the telephone receiver, you speak in your remote control and listen through your hearing instruments.
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Using the remote control with a phone devices. Your phone should find a device called "Tek Connect". This is the remote control. Choose this device to pair phone and remote control. Your phone should ask you to insert a PIN. Insert "0000"...
Using the remote control with a phone Connecting remote control and phone After pairing, the phone and remote control "know" each other. In order to listen to a call through your hear- ing instruments it is also necessary to connect the remote control to your phone.
Using the remote control with a phone Some of the following functions depend on the mode of operation of your phone or cell phone. The performance of the phones and cell phones de- scribed here can slightly differ from the performance of your phone or cell phone.
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Using the remote control with a phone Taking a call..when remote control and phone are connected The ringing is audible in your hearing instruments. The remote control indicates an inco- ming call. Depending on your phone, there might be no ringing audible in your hearing instruments when the phone is in silent mode.
Using the remote control with a phone Press to terminate the call. Your hearing instruments switch back to the hearing pro- gramm you used before taking the call. Rejecting a call..when remote control and phone are connected Press to reject an incoming call..when remote control and phone are not connected Press to transfer the incoming call to the remote...
Using the Tek Transmitter The Tek Transmitter allows you to use your hearing instru- ments as a wireless headset for any external device. Connected to the desired device, the Tek Transmitter sub- mits the audio stream via the remote control to your hear- ing instruments.
Using the Tek Transmitter Sound level The Sound level button allows you to increase or decrease the volume of the audio signal of the Tek Transmitter. The- re are 5 volume levels. Press the Sound level button to change the volume of the audio signal.
Using the Tek Transmitter Connecting the Tek Transmitter with an external device Choose one of the cables that where delivered with the remote control and plug the 2.5mm (smaller) stereo plug into the Tek Transmitter. Depending on the device you want to connect the Tek Transmitter to, different adapters are included in the de- livery: 2.5 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket...
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Using the Tek Transmitter Bluetooth Stereo Adapter...
Using the Tek Transmitter Receiving the audio stream from an external device Connect the Tek Transmitter with the power plug to a power supply. The Tek Transmitter has a rechargeable battery and can also work without a connection to a power supply. Ensure to charge the battery regularly in this case.
Using the Tek Transmitter Receiving a phone call while watching TV If your remote control and your phone are paired and con- nected you can still receive phone calls when you are con- nected to an external device. The hearing instruments will switch automatically to the telephone programm when your phone rings.
Using the direct audio input The remote control allows you to use your hearing instru- ments as a wireless headset when you are listening to the music on your mp3 player or another audio device. Connecting directly to your mp3 player Choose one of the cables that where delivered with the remote control and plug the 2.5mm (smaller) stereo plug into the remote control.
Using the direct audio input Receiving a phone call while using the direct audio input If your remote control and your phone are paired you can still receive phone calls while using the direct audio input. The hearing instruments will switch automatically to the telephone program when your phone rings.
Maintenance and care Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft tissue. Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citronid aids, ammonia, etc. NOTICE Do NOT put your remote control in water! Do NOT clean your remote control with alcohol or benzine.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users au- thority to operate the equipment. Siemens Tek Connect remote control FCC: SGI-WL200AP IC: 267AB-WL200AP This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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Technical information 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial installation.
Charles de Giorgio LTD Howth Junction Hearing Instruments 39-40 South Street Business Center Newton Road Valetta CMR 01 Kilbarrack Crawley RH109TT P.O. Box 374 5 Dublin www.siemens.com/hoergeraete With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.