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• Do NOT use the frames if they emit any loud unusual noise. If this happens, turn the frames off and contact Bose customer service.
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I M P ORTA N T SA F ET Y I N STR UCT IO NS Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3. This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.
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For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. 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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REG U LATORY I N FO R MAT IO N Manufactured For: Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701 Do not use if package is damaged. This product does not contain natural rubber latex. This product is provided non-sterile.
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Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________ Model number: ____________________________________________________________________ Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.
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Music app. In order to receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app. If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu.bose.com Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
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LI CEN SE D I S CLOS UR E S “Contribution” shall mean any work of authorship, including the original version of the Work and any modifications or additions to that Work or Derivative Works thereof, that is intentionally submitted to Licensor for inclusion in the Work by the copyright owner or by an individual or Legal Entity authorized to submit on behalf of the copyright owner.
CON TE NTS WHAT’S IN THE CARTON Contents ..........................13 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app .................. 14 Add the frames to an existing account ..............14 SWEAT AND WEATHER RESISTANCE .............. 15 HOW TO WEAR Check your fit ........................16 Try another nose pad size ...................
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CON TE NTS BATTERY Charge the frames ......................24 Check the frames battery level .................. 24 Hear battery notifications ................... 24 View the battery level ................... 24 FRAMES STATUS Bluetooth® connection status ..................25 Battery status ........................26 Error status ........................26 BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device ......
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NOTE: Size 2 nose pads are attached to the frames. For help identifying the nose pad sizes, see page 17. Cleaning cloth NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Tempo E N G...
1. Press and hold the button on the right temple until you hear “Ready to connect” or see the status light blink blue. 2. In the Bose Music app, go to the My Products screen and add your frames. NOTE: If the app can’t find the frames, see “Bose Music app can’t find frames” on page 33.
SWEAT A N D W EAT H E R RE S ISTA NC E The frames are rated IPX4 water resistant. They are designed to be sweat and weather resistant against drops of water but aren’t meant to be submerged under water. CAUTIONS: •...
HOW TO WE A R CHECK YOUR FIT Move your head up and down to check that you’re using the best nose pad size. NOTES: • If the frames don’t feel comfortable and secure, see “Try another nose pad size” on page 17.
HOW TO WE A R TRY ANOTHER NOSE PAD SIZE Size 2 nose pads come attached and additional sizes are in the box. The size is marked on the inside of each nose pad with a 1, 2, or 3. Each nose pad is also marked with an L (left) and an R (right).
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HOW TO WE A R 3. Align the bottom of the nose pad hole with the bottom of the nose pad arm. 4. Push the nose pad up then in towards the frames until you feel it click into place. NOTE: Make sure you’re attaching the R and L nose pad to the correct side of the frames.
P OW E R POWER ON Press the button on the right temple. The status light blinks white twice then glows according to Bluetooth connection status (see page 25). A voice prompt announces the battery level and Bluetooth connection status. NOTE: The frames ship with a partial charge and may need to wake up before first time use.
The status light blinks white twice then fades to black. NOTE: • After the frames power off, you can move them in any orientation. • You can disable Flip-to-Off in the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. Auto-off using motion detection The frames use motion detection to identify when they aren’t being used.
F R A M ES CO N T R O L S Use the button and touch surface on the right temple to control media playback, volume, phone calls, and voice control. Touch surface Adjust volume Access voice control Microphone Button Control media playback Control phone calls...
F R A M ES CO N T R O L S VOLUME Increase volume Swipe forward on the touch surface. NOTE: You hear a tone when the volume reaches the maximum level. Decrease volume Swipe backward on the touch surface. NOTE: You hear a tone when the volume reaches the minimum level.
While on a call, double-press the button. and stay on the current call NOTE: To use all phone call controls, run available software updates in the Bose Music app. Call notifications A voice prompt announces incoming callers and call status. ACCESS VOICE CONTROL The frames microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your mobile device.
While using the frames, a voice prompt announces if the battery needs to be charged. View the battery level • Check the home screen in the Bose Music app. • When the status light blinks red, the frames need to be charged.
F R A M ES STAT US The frames status light is located on the right temple. Status light BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status of mobile devices. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slowly blinks blue Ready to connect Quickly blinks blue Connecting Solid blue (10 seconds)
SYSTEM STATE Blinks red (10 seconds) Need to charge Blinks white Charging Solid white Full charge ERROR STATUS Shows the error status. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Blinks red and white (repeated) Error - contact Bose customer service E N G...
NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select your frames from the device list. NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your frames in the Bose Music app. If you didn’t name your frames, the default name appears.
B LU E TO OT H CO NN E CT I O NS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device. TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings to disconnect your device. Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices.
CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE STORE THE FRAMES The frames collapse for easy, convenient storage. 1. Fold the temples inward towards the lenses so the temples lay flat. 2. Place the frames in the case with the lenses facing towards the front of the case. NOTES: ...
CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE MAINTAIN THE FRAMES COMPONENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS After each use, wipe both sides of the lenses and all parts of the frame with the provided cleaning cloth or a dry cloth. CAUTIONS: ...
CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Tempo NOTE: For information about how to replace lenses, refer to the instructions provided with your lens accessories.
• Check the state of the status lights (see page 25). • Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth connections. • Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates. • Increase the volume on the frames, your mobile device, and/or your audio/streaming app.
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Press and hold the button on the right temple until you hear find frames “Ready to connect” or see the status light blink blue. In the Bose Music app, run available software updates. Clear the frames device list (see page 28). Connect again Intermittent Bluetooth (see page 27).
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If wearing gloves, remove them before tapping the touch control surface. Can’t use phone In the Bose Music app, run available software updates. call controls In the Bose Music app, run available software updates. For multi-press functions: vary speed of presses.
L A BEL SYM BO L S SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Bluetooth CE certification mark Choking hazard Catalogue number China ROHS battery Customer support Date of manufacture Documentation Do not use if package is damaged Does not contain latex Downloads Energy efficiency verification FCC certification...
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L A BEL SYM BO L S SYMBOL DESCRIPTION NCC certification NOM NYCE certification Non-sterile NOT SUITABLE FOR DRIVING IN TWILIGHT OR AT NIGHT Phone Regulatory compliance mark Refer to instructions for use Security information Serial number Singapore IMDA compliance Taiwan battery recycling Temperature limit Videos...
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