Bose 774373-0010, 774373-0020, 774373-0030 Instruction manual

Owner’s Guide

Brugervejledning

Bedienungsanleitung

Gebruikershandleiding

Guía del usuario

Käyttöohje

Notice d’utilisation

Manuale di istruzioni

Kezelési útmutató

Brukerveiledning

Podręcznik użytkownika

Bruksanvisning

SOUNDSPORT® FREE

WIRELESS

I M P O R TA N T SA 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

•To avoid accidental ingestion, keep the earbuds away from small children and pets. The earbuds contain a lithium-ion battery, and may be hazardous if swallowed. If ingested, seek immediate medical attention. When not in use, store the earbuds in the charging case with the lid closed, and keep out of reach of small children and pets.

•Do NOT use the earbuds at a high volume for any extended period.

––To avoid hearing damage, use your earbuds at a comfortable, moderate volume level.

––Turn the volume down on your device before placing the earbuds in/on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.

•Use caution and follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using the earbuds for phone calls while driving. Some jurisdictions impose specific limitations, such as single ear piece configuration, on

the use of such products while driving. DON’T use the earbuds for any other purpose while driving.

•Focus on your safety and that of others if you use the earbuds while engaging in any activity requiring your ­attention, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near traffic, a construction site or railroad and follow applicable laws regarding headphone use, etc. Remove the earbuds or adjust your volume to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.

•Do NOT allow small children to use the earbuds.

•Do NOT submerge or expose the earbuds for extended period to water, or wear while participating in water sports, e.g., swimming, waterskiing, surfing, etc.

•When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

––Read all the instructions before using the charging case.

––To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the charging case is used near children.

––Do not expose charging case to water, rain, liquids or snow.

––Use of a power supply or charger not recommended or sold by power pack manufacturer may result in a risk of fire or injury to persons.

––Do not use the charging case in excess of its output rating.

––Do not use a charging case that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury to persons.

––Do not disassemble the charging case. Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of fire or injury to persons.

––Do not open, crush, or expose a charging case to fire, or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 212° F, 100° C may cause explosion.

––Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.

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I M P O R TA N T SA F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

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.

•Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.

•Use this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).

•Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).

•Wipe off sweat from the earbuds and the charging case before charging.

•IPX4 is not a permanent condition, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.

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R E G U L ATO RY I N FO R M AT I O N

NOTE: 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. It must not be co-located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters.

FCC ID: A94BL1R / FCC ID: A94BL1L / IC: 3232A-BL1R / IC: 3232A-BL1L Model: BL1R, BL1L

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII

According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; if found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2480 MHz. Bluetooth: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

Bluetooth Low Energy: Maximum power spectral density less than 10 dBm/MHz EIRP.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

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Removal of the rechargeable lithium ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified ­professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see http://products.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html for further information.

   

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

		Lead	Mercury	Cadmium	Hexavalent	Polybrominated	Polybrominated
	Part Name					Biphenyl	diphenylether
		(Pb)	(Hg)	(Cd)	(CR(VI))
						(PBB)	(PBDE)
	PCBs	X	O	O	O	O	O
	Metal Parts	X	O	O	O	O	O
	Plastic Parts	O	O	O	O	O	O
	Speakers	X	O	O	O	O	O
	Cables	X	O	O	O	O	O
	This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O:Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the ­homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

X:Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “7” is 2007 or 2017.

China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying­ Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands

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: [phone]

The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia and New Zealand. See our website at www.Bose.com.au/en_au/support/policies.html or www.Bose.co.nz/en_nz/support/policies.html for details of the Australia and New Zealand warranty.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The trademark “iPhone” is used with a license from Aiphone K.K. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet

Apple performance­ standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory­ standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639

©2017 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or ­otherwise used without prior written permission.

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C O N T E N T S
Bose® Connect App
What can I do with the Bose Connect app?..................................................................	8
What’s in the Carton?
Contents.............................................................................................................................................	9
Sweat and Weather Resistance
Headphones ....................................................................................................................................	10
Headphone Controls
Headphones.....................................................................................................................................	11
Charging case.................................................................................................................................	11
Open charging case.....................................................................................................................	12
Power on............................................................................................................................................	13
Standby timer.........................................................................................................................	13
Power off............................................................................................................................................	14
Headphone functions.................................................................................................................	15
Media playback and volume functions....................................................................	15
Call functions..........................................................................................................................	16
Secure Fit
Choose the correct StayHear®+ Sport tips.....................................................................	17
Fit the earbud to your ear........................................................................................................	17
Change the StayHear®+ Sport tips......................................................................................	18
Battery Charging
Charge the headphones............................................................................................................	19
Charging time.........................................................................................................................	20
Check the headphone battery level..........................................................................	20
Charge the case.............................................................................................................................	21
Charging time.........................................................................................................................	21
Check the case battery level.........................................................................................	22

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Status Indicators
Bluetooth® indicators..................................................................................................................			23
Charging case battery indicators.........................................................................................			24
Headphone charging indicators...........................................................................................			25
Voice Prompts
Pre-installed languages.............................................................................................................			26
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.....................................................................................................			29
Multiple Bluetooth Connections
Connect an additional mobile device................................................................................			30
Identify connected mobile devices.....................................................................................			31
Reconnect a mobile device stored in the headphone­		pairing list.....................	31
Clear the headphone pairing list..........................................................................................			31
Care and Maintenance
Clean the headphones and charging case.....................................................................			32
Find your lost earbuds...............................................................................................................			32
Replacement parts and accessories...................................................................................			32
Limited warranty...........................................................................................................................			32
Troubleshooting
Common solutions.......................................................................................................................			33

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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?

•Enable the Find My Buds feature

•Customize your headphone experience: -- Name your headphones

-- Select a voice prompt language or disable voice prompts -- Adjust the standby timer.

•Find answers to frequently asked questions

•Keep headphones up to date with the latest software

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W H AT ’ S I N T H E C A R TO N ?

Contents

Confirm that the following parts are included:

Bose® SoundSport® Free	Portable charging case
wireless headphones

USB cable	StayHear®+ Sport tips:
	Large (black) and small (white)
	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

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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. Do NOT submerge the headphones.

Notes:

•To prevent rusting, regularly clean the charging pins on the earbuds with a dry, soft cotton swab or equivalent.

•IPX4 is not a permanent condition, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.

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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

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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" on page 24).

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Power on

To power on, remove the headphones from the charging case.

A voice prompt from the right earbud a­ nnounces­ the battery level and the Bluetooth indicator on each earbud blinks blue.

Note: To hear the voice prompts, make sure you are wearing the headphones.

Standby timer

The standby timer conserves the battery when the headphones are out of the charging case and not being used. The headphones switch to standby when audio has stopped and ­you have not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes.

To wake the headphones, press the Bluetooth button on the left earbud and press any button on the right earbud.

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.

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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.

When an earbud is stored, its corresponding charging indicator glows according to charging status (see "Headphone charging indicators" on page 25).

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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
Play/pause	Press	.
Skip forward	Double press		.
Skip backward	Triple press		.
Volume up	Press + .
Volume down	Press - .

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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	What to do
Answer a call	Press	.
End a call	Press	.
Decline an incoming call	Press and hold		for one second.
Answer a second incoming call	While on a call, press		once.
and put the ­current call on hold
Decline a second incoming call	While on a call, press and hold			for one second­	.
and stay on current call
Switch between two calls	With two active calls, double press			.
Create a conference call	With two active calls, press and hold			for one second­		.
	While not on a call, press and hold			for one second.
Activate voice control	Refer to your mobile device owner’s guide for ­compatibility
	and usage information about this feature.
Mute/unmute a call	While on a call, press + and - simultaneously.

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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. To determine­ the best fit, you may need to try all three sizes. You may need a different­ size for each ear.

Note: To test the fit, try speaking aloud. Your voice should sound muffled in both ears; if not, select another tip size.

Each StayHear+ Sport tip and earbud is marked with either an L or an R. Be sure to attach the left tip to the left earbud and the right tip to the right earbud.

Fit the earbud to your ear

The StayHear+ Sport tip lets the earbud rest comfortably and securely in your ear. The tip wing fits just under your ear ridge.

1.Insert the earbud so the StayHear+ Sport tip gently rests in the opening of the ear canal.

2.Tilt the earbud back and tuck the tip wing under the ear ridge until it is secure.

Ear ridge

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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.

Tip wing

Tip base

2.Align the opening of the new StayHear+ Sport tip with the earbud nozzle and rotate the tip onto the nozzle, then press the base of the tip until it clicks securely into place.

Earbud nozzle

Opening

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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.

Charging pins

Charging pins

2.Place the earbud in the case until it magnetically snaps into place, and the left charging indicator blinks white.

Left charging indicator

3. Repeat steps 1 – 2 to charge the right earbud.

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Charging time

Allow up to two hours to fully charge the headphones.

Note: A full charge of the headphones allows up to five hours of use.

Check the headphone battery level

While using the headphones

•Each time you remove the headphones from the charging case, a voice prompt from the right ­earbud ­announces the battery level.

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.

While charging the headphones

When an earbud is inserted, its corresponding charging indicator glows according to charging status (see "Headphone charging indicators" on page 25).

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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).

1. Connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.

2.Connect the other end into a USB wall charger (not provided) or computer that is powered on.

Note: Before charging, be sure the headphones are at room temperature, between 41° F (5° C) and 104° F (40° C).

Charging time

Allow up to two hours to fully charge the case. When the headphones­are inside of the case, charging time varies.

Note: When the case is fully charged, you can charge the headphones­up to two times.

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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:

•If five indicators glow solid, the battery is fully charged.

•If only one indicator glows solid, the battery is low. Charge the battery (see page 19).

Case button

Battery level indicators

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S TAT U S I N D I C ATO R S

Bluetooth indicators

Shows the connection­ status of a mobile device. Each earbud has a Bluetooth indicator located on the inside surface.

Bluetooth	Bluetooth
indicator	indicator

Indicator activity	System state
Blinking blue	Ready to connect
Blinking white	Connecting
Solid white	Connected
	Note: Once connected, the Bluetooth indicators turn off after
	10 seconds.
Blinking Green	Updating system software
Solid or Blinking red	Error - contact Bose customer service

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Charging case battery indicators

Shows the battery charge level of the charging case. Five battery indicators are located on the front of the charging case.

	Battery level
	indicators
Indicator activity	Charging percentage
	0% - 20%
	20% - 40%
	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.

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S tat u s I n d i c ATO R S

Headphone charging indicators

Shows the charging status of each earbud. Each earbud has a charging indicator located on the front of the charging case and on the inside of the case.

Left charging indicator

Right charging

indicator

Indicator activity	System state
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

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VO I C E P R O M P T S

Voice prompts from the right earbud guide you through the Bluetooth connection ­process, announce the battery level and identify connected devices. 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:

•	English	•	German	•	Korean	•	Swedish
•	Spanish	•	Mandarin	•	Italian	•	Dutch
•	French	•	Japanese	•	Portuguese

Check for additional languages

Additional languages may be available. To check for language updates, download the Bose Updater.

Visit: btu.Bose.com

Change the language

When you turn on the headphones for the first time, the voice prompts are in English. To select a different language:

1.Press and hold + and - simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option.

2.Press + or - to move through the list of languages.

3.When you hear your language, press and hold to select.

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B LU E T O OT H C O N N E C T I O N S

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a device,­ you must connect the device with your headphones.

Connect your mobile device using the Bose® Connect app (recommended)

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.

Note: To hear the voice prompt, make sure you are wearing the headphones.

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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" and the Bluetooth indicator on each earbud blinks blue.

Note: To hear the voice prompt, make sure you are wearing the headphones.

2.On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.

Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.

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3. Select your Bose headphones from the device list.

Once connected, a voice prompt from the right earbud announces “Connected to <device name>" and the Bluetooth indicator­ on each earbud glows solid white.

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.

Note: The mobile device must be powered on and within range (30 ft. or 9 m).

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M U LT I P L E B LU E T O OT H C O N N E C T I O N S

Connect an additional mobile device

You can store up to seven connected devices in the headphones pairing list. Note: You can only connect and play audio from one device at a time.

1.On the left earbud, press and hold the Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth indicator on each earbud blinks blue or until you hear “Ready to connect.”

Note: To hear the voice prompt, make sure you are wearing the headphones.

Bluetooth button

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>" and the Bluetooth indicator­ on each earbud glows solid white.

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