Bose in-ear headphone User Manual

Bose® in-ear headphones

Owner’s Guide
Brugervejledning
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilitsation
Manuale di istruzioni
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisningen

ENGLISH

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Bose
in-ear headphones. Bose® in-ear head­phones offer a combination of lifelike audio
performance and comfortable fit not available
from most conventional earbuds. Proprietary
Bose technologies provide a new level of lis­tening pleasure with performance that's faith­ful and realistic. Three sizes of ear tips allow
them to rest gently and softly in the outer
bowl of the ear (not your ear canal). A carry­ing case is included, small enough to fit in
your pocket.

Your headphones include:

• Small, medium, and large ear tips.
Medium tips already attached.

• Compact carrying case

Ear tips:

Large (Black)

Medium (Gray)
(installed)

Small (White)

Using your headphones

Bose® in-ear headphones are packaged with
medium-sized silicone ear tips installed;
small- and large-sized ear tips are also
included in the package. Locate the left (L)
and right (R) markings on the headphones.
With your selected ear tips on the head­phones, gently insert the headphones into
your ears so that the tips rest comfortably in
the concha, the bowl of the ear just outside
the ear canal. The headphones should be
pushed into the ear far enough to establish a
secure fit but not so far that they become
uncomfortable. Do not attempt to wear the
headphones without the ear tips.

Cord adjuster

Carrying

case

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Correct Incorrect

Unlike some products that need to be
pushed into the ear canal to perform as
intended, Bose in-ear headphones are
designed to rest comfortably in the bowl of
the ear. Because of this, they may feel differ­ent at first from what listeners are accus­tomed to. The soft silicone ear tip barely
contacts the opening to the ear conal; it pro­vides just enough contact to secure the
headphones in place comfortably without
forming a tight, isolating seal.

Choosing the correct size ear tip
to ensure proper fit

Some users may find that the small or large
sized tips provide a more appropriate fit. It is
also possible that some users may prefer
different sizes of ear tips for each ear.

Larger sizes may be preferable if users plan
to use them during certain activities such as
exercise. One size larger ear tip may offer a
little more contact with the ear, enhancing
stability.

We encourage each user to experiment with
the different ear-tip sizes until finding the
combination that works best for them.

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prior written permission. All trademarks referenced herein are property of Bose Corporation.

Engineered in the U.S.A., manufactured in China.

Changing ear tips

1. Gently remove the
existing ear tip by
peeling up from its
large rounded side.

2. Align the triangle on
the replacement ear
tip with the triangle
on the headphone.

3. Press the ear tip
securely into place
until you feel it latch.
The large rounded
side of the ear tip
should completely
cover the triangle on
the headphone.

Connecting to an audio device

You can connect the headphones to any
device that has a 3.5 mm stereo plug.

1. Turn down the volume of the audio device.

2. Plug the headphones into the audio
output jack on the device.

3. Put on the headphones.

4. Slowly tur n up the volume on the device.

Using the “enhancement” features
of audio devices

Many portable audio devices include features
or settings which electronically alter t he audio
signal sent to the headphones. These may
include “bass boost” or other EQ settings.
Other features may serve to limit volume out
such as “sound check” or “volume limit.”
Finally, other features add spatialization
effects such as “Surround”, “SMS”, “WOW”,
or “3D.”

The Bose® in-ear headphones were designed
to deliver high quality, balanced sound and
deep, low notes without the need for any arti­ficial enhancement. Therefore, when using
the headphones we recommend that you first
turn off all the enhancemen t features before
making any personal adjustments to the
audio settings.

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2

3

Triangles

Ridge

(on nozzle)

Using the case

A high quality case is provided to protect the
headphones as well as to help keep the cable
from tangling.

1. For easiest use, open the case f ully and
hold the case as shown (A).

2. Place the headphones in the case as
shown (B).

3. Wrap the cord around the holder, in either
direction.

4. Press the plug in place as shown (C).

A

B

C

Cleaning

Your headphones may require periodic clean­ing:

• Ear tips: First, remove them from the
headphones and wash the tips with a mild
detergent and water. Make sure you thor­oughly rinse and dry them before putting
them back on the headphones.

• Headphone nozzles: Clean the nozzles

only with a dry, soft cotton swab or
equivalent. Never insert any cleaning tool
into the nozzle opening.

WARN ING S:

• Long-term exposure to loud music may
cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid
extreme volume when using headphones,
especially for extended periods.

• Do not use these headphones when oper­ating a motor vehicle on a public road, or
where the inability to hear outside sounds
may present a danger to you or others.

CAUTIONS:

• Sounds that you rely on as reminders or
warnings may have an unfamiliar character
when using headphones. Be aware of how
these sounds may vary in character so you
can recognize them as needed.

• Do not drop, sit on, or allow the head­phones to be immersed in water.

This product conforms to the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC.

The complete Declaration of Con­formity can be found at

www.Bose.com/compliance.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any trouble using your
headphones, try the following troubleshoot­ing instructions. If you still need help, see the
contact information on the inside back cover
for assistance in your area.

Problem What to do

No audio/
Intermittent

Excessive
bass

Low volume/
poor audio

Eartips
falling off

Lost eartip Contact the service repre-

Replacement parts and
accessories

Accessories or replacement parts can be
ordered through Bose Customer Service. See
the contact information for your area included
in this guide. For replacement ear tips, call
1-800-611-1715 (US only).

• Carrying case

• Ear tips (S/M/L)

Make sure that the head­phone plug is securely con­nected to the headphone
jack (not the line out jack) of
the audio device.

Turn off any bass boost or
other audio enhancement
features on the audio
source.

Turn off any “sound
checker” or other audio sig­nal altering features on the
audio source.

Make sure to securely
attach the eartips by align­ing the triangles on the tip
and housing and pressing
the tip into place.

sentatives appropriate for
your region (on back page)
to order replacements.

BOSE CORPORATION

Bose Corporation

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Deutschland

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India

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Ireland

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Italia

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Nederlands

Mexico

Phone: [phone]
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Nederland

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.bose.nl

New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

Norge

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Österreich

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Schweiz

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Sverige

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United Kingdom

Phone: [phone]
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www.bose.co.uk

United States

Phone: [phone]

1-800-611-1715

(for replacement tips)
Fax: [phone]
www.bose.com

World Wide Web

www.bose.com
www.boseeurope.com

©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM299347 Rev.02