Bose SoundSport Free Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

Headphones

Charging case

Open charging case

Firmly press the button on the front of the case.

Note: When you press the case button, the front indicators glow according to the current battery level (see "Charging case battery indicators").

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.

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".

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

Headphone functions

The headphone controls are located on the top of the right earbud.

Media playback and volume functions

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

Call functions

The right earbud is used as a single headphone for phone calls. This lets you take calls and still hear surrounding sounds.

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 and put the current call on hold	While on a call, press once.
Decline a second incoming call and stay on current call	While on a call, press and hold for one second.
Switch between two calls	With two active calls, double press .
Create a conference call	With two active calls, press and hold for one second.
Activate voice control	While not on a call, press and hold for one second. 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.

SECURE FIT

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.

Change the StayHear^®+ Sport tips

1. Holding the earbud, gently grasp the attached StayHear+ Sport tip and peel it away from the earbud.
   
   To prevent tearing, grasp the StayHear+ Sport tip by its base. Do not pull on the tip wing.
   
   
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.
   

BATTERY CHARGING

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.
   
   
2. Place the earbud in the case until it magnetically snaps into place, and the left charging indicator blinks white.
   
   
3. Repeat steps 1 – 2 to charge the right earbud.

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").

Charge the case

The portable case stores and charges the headphones when not in use.

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 headphones are inside of the case, charging time varies.

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

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.

STATUS INDICATORS

Bluetooth indicators

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

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.

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.

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.

VOICE PROMPTS

Voice prompts from the right earbud guide you through the Bluetooth connection process, announce the battery level and identify connected devices. You can c ustomize 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
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Mandarin
• Japanese
• Korean
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Swedish
• Dutch

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.

MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

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.
   
   
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.

Identify connected mobile devices

Press the Bluetooth button to hear which mobile device is currently connected.

Reconnect a mobile device stored in the headphone pairing list

1. Press the Bluetooth button to hear which mobile device is connected.
2. Press the Bluetooth button again within three seconds to connect to the next mobile device in the headphone pairing list. Repeat until you hear the correct mobile device name.
3. Play audio on the connected mobile device.

Clear the headphone pairing list

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds, until you hear "Bluetooth device list cleared."
2. Delete your headphones from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device. All devices are cleared and the headphones are ready to connect.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the headphones and charging case

The headphones and charging case may require periodic cleaning.

Find your lost earbuds

Use the Bose^® Connect app to help locate your lost earbuds.

Note: The Find My Buds setting must be enabled in the Bose Connect app before the earbuds are lost.

Replacement parts and accessories

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SSF

Limited warranty

Your headphones 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.