Bose USB LINK Users Guide

USB LINK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

8. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

Follow all instructions provided with your headphones.
Do not use your headphones at a high volume for any extended period. To avoid hearing damage, use your

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

Do not make unauthorized alterations to this product.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain, liquids or moisture.
Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or

near the product.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Information About Products That Generate Electrical Noise
(FCC Compliance Notice for US):

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 o 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 dierent 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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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

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 applicable EU directive requirements.
The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

For Europe:
Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz:

Bluetooth: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

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.

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.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

Part Name

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.

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether

(PBDE)

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment Name: USB Link Type Designation: 434489

Lead

Unit
PCBs – O O O O O
Metal parts – O O O O O
Plastic parts O O O O O O
Cables O O O O O O
Note 1: “O” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of

presence.
Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent chromium

(Cr+6)

Polybrominated biphenyls

(PBB)

Polybrominated diphenyl

ethers (PBDE)

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 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
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. For service or importer information, call [phone].
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan

Phone Number: [phone]
Model: 434489

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LEGAL INFORMATION

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