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CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
NOTE: Size 2 nose pads are attached to the frames.
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
The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the frames from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
Using the app, you can customize power settings, choose your voice prompt language, and get new features.
NOTE: If you have already created a Bose account in the app for another Bose product, see "Add the frames to an existing account."
NOTE: If the app can't find the frames, see "Bose Music app can't find frames".
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:
NOTE: IPX4 is not a permanent condition, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.
Move your head up and down to check that you're using the best nose pad size.
NOTES:
PROPER FIT | |
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IMPROPER FIT | |
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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).
Press the button on the right temple.
The status light blinks white twice then glows according to Bluetooth connection status. 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. To wake up the frames, connect the frames to power for 2 seconds and then disconnect. After, try powering on again.
Press and hold the button until you hear a tone. The status light blinks white twice then fades to black.
Flip the frames upside down for 2 seconds. The status light blinks white twice then fades to black.
NOTE:
The frames use motion detection to identify when they aren't being used. When the frames haven't moved for 10 minutes, they automatically power off.
NOTE: You can disable motion detection in the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.
Use the button and touch surface on the right temple to control media playback, volume, phone calls, and voice control.
CONTROL | WHAT TO DO |
Play/Pause | Press the button. |
Skip forward | Double-press the button. |
Skip backward | Triple-press the button. |
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.
CONTROL | WHAT TO DO |
Answer/End a call | Press the button. |
Decline an incoming call | Double-press the button. |
Answer a second incoming call and put the c urrent call on hold | While on a call, press the button. |
Decline a second incoming call and stay on the current call | While on a call, double-press the button. |
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.
The frames microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your m obile device. Using the touch surface on the right temple, you can access the voice control capabilities on your device to make/take calls or ask Siri or your Google Assistant to play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game, and more.
Double-tap the touch surface to access voice control on your device. You hear a tone that indicates voice control is active.
Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
While charging, the status light blinks white. When the battery is fully charged, the status light glows solid white.
NOTES:
Hear battery notifications
Each time you power on the frames, a voice prompt announces the battery level.
While using the frames, a voice prompt announces if the battery needs to be charged.
View the battery level
The frames status light is located on the right temple.
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) | Connected |
Shows the frames battery charge status.
LIGHT ACTIVITY | SYSTEM STATE |
Blinks red (10 seconds) | Need to charge |
Blinks white | Charging |
Solid white | Full charge |
Shows the error status.
LIGHT ACTIVITY | SYSTEM STATE |
Blinks red and white (repeated) | Error - contact Bose customer service |
You can store up to eight devices in the frames device list. You can connect and play audio from only one device at a time.
NOTE: To get the best experience, set up and connect your mobile device using the Bose Music app.
Once connected, you hear "Connected to <mobile device name>" or see the status light glow solid blue then fade to black.
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.
When powered on, the frames try to connect with the most recently-connected device.
NOTE: The device must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.
The frames collapse for easy, convenient storage.
NOTES:
COMPONENT | CARE INSTRUCTIONS |
Frames | 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:
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Nose pads | Wipe each nose pad with a dry cloth. |
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.
The serial number is located on the inner left temple, and the model/reference number is located on the inner right temple.
The frames are covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty.
To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST
If you experience problems with the frames:
OTHER SOLUTIONS
If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Contact
PROBLEM | WHAT TO DO |
Frames don't connect with mobile device | On your device:
Move your device closer to the frames and away from any interference or obstructions. |
Bose Music app doesn't work on device | Make sure the Bose Music app is compatible with your device. Uninstall the Bose Music app on your device then reinstall the app. |
Bose Music app can't find frames | Power on the frames. Press and hold the button on the right temple until you hear "Ready to connect" or see the status light blink blue. In the Bose Music app, run available software updates. |
Intermittent Bluetooth connection | Clear the frames device list. Connect again. Move the mobile device closer to the frames. |
No sound | Press play on your mobile device to make sure audio is playing. Move your device closer to the frames and away from any interference or obstruction. Use a different music source. Connect a different device. |
Poor sound quality | Use a different music source. Connect a different mobile device. Move the device closer to the frames and away from any interference or obstructions. Turn off any audio enhancement features on your device or your audio/streaming app. |
Microphone isn't picking up sound | Make sure the microphone opening on the right temple isn't blocked. Try another phone call. Try another compatible device. |
Frames don't charge | Secure both ends of the charging cable. If the frames have been exposed to high or low temperatures, let the frames return to room temperature and then try charging again. Try a different USB wall charger. |
Frames don't respond to touch control | Make sure you are touching the correct touch surface. Make sure your hands are dry. If your hair is wet, make sure it isn't interfering with the touch surface. If wearing gloves, remove them before tapping the touch control surface. |
Can't adjust volume | Make sure you are swiping the correct touch control surface. Make sure your hands are dry. If your hair is wet, make sure it isn't interfering with the touch surface. If wearing gloves, remove them before tapping the touch control surface. |
Can't use phone call controls | In the Bose Music app, run available software updates. |
Device not responding to button presses | In the Bose Music app, run available software updates.
Try another compatible device. |
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Bose Frames Tempo - Sports Audio Sunglasses with Polarized Lenses Manual
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