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I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. Important Safety Instructions 1. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNINGS/CAUTIONS •...
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• 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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• Bluetooth: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. • Bluetooth Low Energy: Maximum power spectral density less than 10 dBm/MHz EIRP. DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.
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Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No.10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676 Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545 The Bluetooth®...
C O N T E N T S Bose Connect App ® What can I do with the Bose Connect app? ..............What’s in the Carton? Contents ............................Sweat and Weather Resistance Headphones ........................... 10 Headphone Controls Headphones ............................. 11 Charging case ..........................
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Check for additional languages .................. 26 Change the language ......................... 26 Bluetooth Connections Connect your mobile device using the Bose® Connect app (recommended) ..........................27 Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device ........ 28 Disconnect a mobile device ....................29 Reconnect a mobile device.....................
B O S E ® C O N N E C T A P P Download the Bose Connect app to keep your software up to date, personalize your headphone settings, easily manage Bluetooth connections and access new features. What can I do with the Bose Connect app? •...
Note: Medium (gray) tips are attached to the earbuds. Note: If any part of your product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit global.Bose.com/Support/SSF E N G L I S H - 9...
S W E AT A N D W E AT H E R R E S I S TA N C E Headphones These headphones are rated IPX4. This means they are sweat and weather resistant. They are not meant to be submerged under water. CAUTION: Do NOT swim or shower with the headphones.
H E A D P H O N E C O N T R O L S Headphones Volume down Multi-function button Bluetooth button Volume up Charging case Case button E N G L I S H - 1 1...
H E A D P H O N E C O N T R O L S Open charging case Firmly press the button on the front of the case. Case button Note: When you press the case button, the front indicators glow according to the current battery level (see "Charging case battery indicators"...
Note: To disable the timer or change the number of minutes it takes for your headphones to switch to standby, use the Bose® Connect app. E N G L I S H - 1 3...
H E A D P H O N E C O N T R O L S Power off To power off, place the headphones in the charging case. For information on how to properly store the earbuds, see "Charge the headphones" on page 19.
H E A D P H O N E C O N T R O L S Headphone functions The headphone controls are located on the top of the right earbud. Media playback and volume functions Volume down Multi-function button Volume up Function What to do...
H E A D P H O N E C O N T R O L S Call functions The right earbud is used as a single headphone for phone calls. This lets you take calls and still hear surrounding sounds. Microphone Multi-function button Function...
S E C U R E F I T Choose the correct StayHear + Sport tips ® For optimal audio performance, it is important to choose the correct size StayHear+ Sport tip. Select the size that gives you the best comfort and fit in each ear.
S E C U R E F I T Change the StayHear + Sport tips ® 1. Holding the earbud, gently grasp the attached StayHear+ Sport tip and peel it away from the earbud. CAUTION: To prevent tearing, grasp the StayHear+ Sport tip by its base. Do not pull on the tip wing.
B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G Charge the headphones The headphones charge while they are in the case. 1. Align the charging pins on the left earbud with the charging pins on the left side of the case.
Note: While using the headphones, a voice prompt announces if the battery needs to be charged. • Check the bottom right corner of the home screen in the Bose® Connect app. • If connected to an Apple device, the device displays the headphone battery level near the upper right corner of the screen and in the notification center.
B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G Charge the case The portable case stores and charges the headphones when not in use. CAUTION: Use this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G Check the case battery level Press the button on the front of the case. The battery level indicators glow for three seconds. The indicators glow according to the battery level as follows: •...
Blinking blue Ready to connect Blinking white Connecting Solid white Connected Note: Once connected, the Bluetooth indicators turn off after 10 seconds. Solid or Blinking red Error - contact Bose customer service E N G L I S H - 2 3...
40% - 60% 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Charging error - contact Bose customer service Battery error - contact Bose customer service Note: When charging, the last lit battery indicator blinks white. When the charging case is fully charged, all battery indicators glow solid white.
Slow blinking white Charging Solid white Fully charged Note: When fully charged, the charging indicators glow solid for a few seconds, then turn off. Fast blinking white Error - contact Bose customer service E N G L I S H - 2 5...
You can customize voice prompts using the buttons on the right earbud. Tip: You can also manage voice prompts using the Bose® Connect app. Pre-installed languages The following languages are pre-installed on your headphones: •...
® 1. Power on the headphones (see page 13). 2. Download the Bose Connect app and follow the on-screen instructions. Once connected, a voice prompt from the right earbud announces “Connected to <device name>" and the Bluetooth indicator on each earbud glows solid white.
B L U E T O O T H C O N N E C T I O N S Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device 1. Remove the headphones from the charging case. A voice prompt from the right earbud announces “Battery level percent. Ready to connect"...
Disconnect a mobile device Turn off the Bluetooth feature on your mobile device. Tip: You can also disconnect your mobile device using the Bose® Connect app Reconnect a mobile device When you remove the headphones from the charging case, they try to reconnect with the most recently connected mobile device.
2. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature. Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select your Bose headphones from the device list. Once connected, a voice prompt from the right earbud announces “Connected to <device name>"...
M U LT I P L E B L U E T O O T H C O N N E C T I O N S Identify connected mobile devices Press the Bluetooth button to hear which mobile device is currently connected. Reconnect a mobile device stored in the headphone pairing list 1.
Clean only with a dry, soft cotton swab or equivalent. Find your lost earbuds Use the Bose® Connect app to help locate your lost earbuds. Note: The Find My Buds setting must be enabled in the Bose Connect app before the earbuds are lost. Replacement parts and accessories Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.
• Move your mobile device closer to the headphones and away from any interference or obstructions. • Connect a different mobile device (see page 30). • Visit global.Bose.com/Support/SSF to see how-to videos. • Clear the headphone pairing list (see page 31) and connect again. Headphones don’t •...
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Use the Bose® Connect app to help locate your lost earbuds. earbuds Note: The Find My Buds setting must be enabled in the Bose Connect app before the earbuds are lost. 3 4 - E N G L I S H...
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