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Important Safety Instructions Please read this owner’s guide carefully and keep for future reference. WARNINGS • DON’T use the 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 on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Contents Thank you............................................................................................................... 5 Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 5 Headphone components..................................................................................... 6 Charging the battery.............................................................................................7 Battery indicator..................
Introduction Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® SoundLink® around-ear wireless headphones II. These wireless stereo headphones combine the audio performance and comfort you expect from Bose with the freedom of wireless. Unpacking Check the carton for: headphones, carry case, USB charging cable, and back-up audio cable. Be sure to save all packing materials. They provide the safest means for any necessary shipping or transporting.
Introduction Headphone components G A B F C TM D E A Back-up audio cable connector E Near Field Communication (NFC) touchpoint B USB charging connector F Power/Bluetooth® button (three-position) C Headphone controls G Bluetooth and battery indicators D Microphone 6 - English
Operation Charging the battery 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-USB connector on the right earcup. 2. Plug the other end into a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on. Allow up to three hours to fully charge the battery. A full charge will power the headphones for up to 15 hours. A 15-minute partial charge will power the headphones for 2 hours. Note: The headphones will not play while charging. Battery indicator The battery indicator is located on the right earcup.
Operation 3. Press or to move through the list of language options: English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish 4. When you hear your language, press and hold to select. Turning voice prompts off/on If you prefer not to hear voice prompts, press and hold until you hear, “Voice prompts off”. and at the same time Repeat to turn voice prompts back on. Pairing a mobile device 1.
Operation Pairing with NFC If your device supports Near Field Communication (NFC), you can easily pair it with the headphones. 1. Turn the headphones power on. 2. Tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the center of the right earcup. Your device may ask you to accept pairing. Note: Before tapping your mobile device, make sure your device is unlocked and the B luetooth® and NFC features are both on. Refer to your mobile device user’s guide to learn more about these features.
Operation Disconnecting a Bluetooth® device • Turn off the Bluetooth® feature on your device. • If your mobile device supports NFC, tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the center of the right earcup. Tap again to reconnect. Reconnecting a previously connected device When powered on, the headphones will automatically try to reconnect with the two most recently connected devices. Make sure the device(s) are within range and powered on.
Operation Headphone status indicators The battery and Bluetooth® indicators are located on the side of the right earcup. Green: Medium to full charge Blue blinking: Ready to pair White blinking: Connecting Amber: Low charge Red blinking: Need to charge White solid: Connected Battery charge level Each time you power on the headphones, the voice prompt will announce the headphone battery charge level.
Operation Troubleshooting Problem What to do Headphones do not turn on • Make sure is in the on position. • Charge the battery. Headphones do not connect with mobile device • On your mobile device, turn off the Bluetooth® feature and turn it back on. Then try pairing again. Headphones do not connect with NFCenabled device • Make sure your mobile device supports NFC. • Make sure your device is unlocked and the B luetooth and NFC features are both on.
Care and Maintenance Battery care • Be sure to turn off the headphones when not in use. • Before storing the headphones for more than a few months, be sure the battery is fully charged. • If the battery indicator begins to blink red while in use, the battery is low and you must charge the headphones now. Storage The earcups rotate for easy, convenient storage. Place the headphones flat into the case with the soft divider between the two earcups. Cleaning The headphones do not require scheduled cleaning.
Care and Maintenance Customer service For questions about your headphones, contact your local Bose dealer. • To contact Bose directly, visit: global.Bose.com • US only: owners.Bose.com/SoundLinkAE2 Limited Warranty Your Bose® SoundLink® around-ear wireless headphones II are covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register.
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