CONTENTS Contents WHAT’S IN THE BOX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Earbud diagram Bluetooth connection Putting on the earbuds Confirm that the earbuds are ready to wear TOUCH CONTROLS Music control Call control Single earbud control BATTERY & CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS On/Off/Standby Charging Charging the charging case using USB-C EARBUD STATUS INDICATORS Understanding the status indicator inside the charging case Understanding the status indicator outside the charging case...
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CONTENTS CLEANING & UPKEEP Cleaning Waterproofing standards Storage and Maintenance AFTERSALES SERVICE Serial number Contact us REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION ��...
Please do not use the product if any of the above items is missing or the product is damaged. If items are missing or damages, please contact the distributor or contact Shokz directly. (For contact info, see page 33: Aftersales Service—Contact us). ��...
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth connection Touch control area 1. Open the charging case. Place both earbuds in the charging case to begin pairing. 2. Simultaneously press and hold the touch control area of the two earbuds until the indicators flash orange and green alternately.
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OpenDots by Shokz Connected 3. Open your device’s Bluetooth menu and select “OpenDots by Shokz” to pair. When the menu displays that a connection has been established, the pairing is complete. *Note: When the charging case is opened for the first time,...
PUTTING ON THE EARBUDS Putting on the earbuds 1. Remove the earbuds from the charging case. ��...
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PUTTING ON THE EARBUDS Ear loop 2. To put on the earbuds, rotate each earbud’s ear hook along the contour of your ear in a sweeping motion until the earbud rests across your upper ear above your ear canal. 3. Once the earbuds are resting on each ear, shake your head slightly to ensure both are secure.
CONFIRM THAT THE EARBUDS ARE READY TO WEAR Confirm that the earbuds are ready to wear To prevent discomfort and/or potential ear damage, DO NOT position the earbuds inside the ear opening. *The earbuds should sit comfortably outside the opening of the ear. ��...
MUSIC CONTROL Music control Touch control area Previous track Next track Hold the left earbud Hold the right earbud for 3s for 3s Play/Pause track Double-tap either earbud Volume adjustment: Use the volume control button on the paired device. ��...
CALL CONTROL Call control Touch control area Answer a call End a call Double-tap either earbud Double-tap either earbud Reject a call Press and hold the touch control center of each earbud to reject an incoming call. Volume adjustment: Use the volume control button on the paired device. Single earbud control Both the left and right earbuds can be separately used for mono-channel music play or audio calls.
ON/OFF/STANDBY On/Off/Standby Turn On: The earbuds will automatically power on whenever they are inside the charging case and when the case is opened. The earbud status indicator and charge box status indicator will illuminate, indicating that the earbuds are powered on. *Note: Whenever the earbuds are not in the charging case, keep the case closed to preserve battery power and to avoid unwanted debris.
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ON/OFF/STANDBY Turn off: To power off OpenDots, place both earbuds inside the charging case and close the case. Standby: The earbuds will enter a power-saving standby mode whenever they are out of the charging case and have been disconnected from the device for a period of time. ��...
CHARGING Charging Status indicator Insert the earbuds into the charging case until they are magnetically held in place. The case’s internal status indicator will illuminate when earbuds are secure. Close the charge box to begin charging the earbuds. *The LED light in the case indicates the remaining battery life of the earbuds.
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CHARGING High battery life Low battery life *The earbuds will be fully charged 40 minutes after being placed in the closed charging case. The case must have adequate power (at least 50% battery life) to charge the earbuds. *When the earbuds are running low on power, place them in the charging case to begin a 5-minute quick charge.
CHARGING THE CHARGING CASE Charging the charging case USB-C charging port Status indicator Insert the included USB-A to USB-C charge cable into the charging case, or into the USB-A power supply of any certified wall-mounted charger. The indicator on the outside of the case will illuminate solid orange to indicate that the charge box is being charged.
UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS INDICATOR INSIDE THE CHARGING CASE Understanding the status indicator inside the charging case Status indicator The status indicator inside the charging case is located between the two earbuds inside the case. It displays the remaining power of the earbuds in the case. ·...
UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS INDICATOR OUTSIDE THE CHARGING CASE Understanding the status indicator outside the charging case Status indicator The status indicator outside the charging case is located on the outside of the case’s housing, and it displays the battery life of the case. 1.
AUTOMATIC RE-CONNECTION Automatic re-connection 1. After the earbuds are turned on, they will automatically connect to the last-connected device. Upon successful connection, the earbuds will give an audio notification. 2. When the earbuds are disconnected from a device due to being too far away, they will automatically re-connect to the last-paired device if it comes within range again within 3 minutes.
EARBUD RESET Earbud reset Touch control area Reset the earbuds to clear the paired device list and to restore all factory settings. 2. Place both earbuds in the charging case. 3. Press and hold the touch control area of both earbuds at the same time for 15 seconds until the indicator lights flash orange for 5 seconds and then stop.
CLEANING Cleaning 1.Earbuds: Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the earbuds and charging case after each use. Do not use any abrasive paper or cloth that contains wooden fibers or corrosive materials. Note: Power off the device and disconnect it from all other devices before cleaning.
WATERPROOFING STANDARDS Waterproofing standards This product has been shown to be resistant to water splashes during laboratory testing under controlled conditions, and satisfies the IP54 standards of IEC 60529. However, the splash resistance is not always effective, and durability may decrease with normal wear and tear over time.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Storage and Maintenance · Store the headphones and the charging case in a cool, dry place. The working temperature should be 0~45°C(32~113°F). Working in a cold/hot environment, a highly humid area, or an extremely low air pressure may reduce the battery life. ·...
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STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Choking Hazard Keep the headphones and the charging case away from children and pets. If accidental ingestion happens, seek immediate medical attention. When not in use, store the headphones in the charging case, and store away from children and pets.
SERIAL NUMBER Serial number sxxxxxxxxxxxxx The serial number can be located on both the packaging barcode or on the included warranty card. The serial number is also printed on the side of the charging case. ��...
CONTACT US Contact us Your earbuds are covered under our warranty services. If you have any trouble or problems, please visit https://help.shokz.com/ for more support! ��...
REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION Regulatory and Legal Information FCC ID : 2A5CD-S160 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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,...
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SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the head. Resposible party (contact for FCC matters only): AfterShokz LLC. 3200 Gracie Kiltz Lane, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78758, United States www.shokz.com ��...
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