BOSE FRAMES Sunglasses User Guide

Do not wear tinted eyewear for night driving.
Ensure the device is not exposed to water or extreme temperatures outside the range of -20°C to +45°C.
Do not attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Contact a professional for removal.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel if the device is damaged or not operating normally.
Keep the receipt and owner’s guide for warranty purposes.

Indications for Use

Sunglasses (nonprescription) are devices that consist of spectacle frames or clips with absorbing, reflective, tinted, polarizing, or photosensitizer lenses intended to be worn by a person to protect the eyes from bright sunlight but not to provide refractive corrections. This device is available for over the counter sale.

Refer to instructions for use.
Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the 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

Do NOT use the frames at a high volume for any extended period.
- To avoid hearing damage, use your frames at a comfortable, moderate volume level.
- Turn the volume down on your device before wearing the frames or placing them near your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.

Use caution while driving and follow applicable laws regarding use of a mobile phone.
Focus on your safety and that of others if you use the frames 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, etc.

Remove the frames or adjust your volume to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.
Do NOT use the frames if they emit any loud, unusual noise. If this happens, turn the frames off and contact Bose customer service.

Do NOT submerge or expose the frames for extended periods to water, or wear while participating in water sports, e.g., swimming, waterskiing, surfing, etc.
Remove frames immediately if you experience a warming sensation or loss of audio.

Do NOT use mobile phone adapters to connect frames to airplane seat jacks, as this could result in injury or property damage due to overheating.
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.
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.
Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.

Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that 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).

Do NOT wear the frames while charging.
After each use, wipe both sides of the lenses and all parts of the frame with the cloth bag provided or a dry cloth.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference,
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according 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 per 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.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.

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Manufactured For.
Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Do not use if package is damaged.
This product complies with the ANSI Z80.3 and ISO 12312-1 standards.
Lenses meet applicable government impact resistance requirements but ARE NOT SHATTERPROOF.
Tinted eyewear is not recommended to be worn for night driving.
The product is designed to block greater than 99% UVA and UVB light energy. This product complies with ANSI Z80.3:2015.
Only lenses approved by Bose should be used with the Alto or Rondo products.

LEGAL INFORMATION

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the Bose Connect app.
To receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Connect app.
If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu.bose.com
Apple, the Apple logo, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.
Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
Bose and Bose Frames are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 18772305639
©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
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WHAT’S IN THE CARTON

CONTENTS

Confirm that the following parts are included.

NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Frames

FRAME CONTROLS

POWER ON

Press the button on the right temple.
The status light glows solid white for 2 seconds then glows according to Bluetooth connection status.
A voice prompt announces the battery level and Bluetooth connection status.

POWER OFF

Flip the frames upside down for 2 seconds.
The status light glows solid white then fades to black.

NOTE: After the frames power off, you can move them in any orientation.

AUTO-OFF

Auto-off conserves the battery when the frames are not being used. The frames power off when audio has stopped and you have not moved the frames for 5 minutes.
To power on the frames, press the button on the right temple.

FRAME FUNCTIONS

Media playback functions

The button on the right temple controls media playback.

FUNCTION WHAT TO DO

Play/Pause	Press once.
Skip forward	Double-press.
Skip backward	Triple-press.

Volume functions

You can adjust the volume by using Press & Turn volume control or by using the volume controls on your mobile device.
NOTES: To use Press & Turn volume control, make sure the frames are up to date.
Make sure Press & Turn volume control is on in the Bose Connect app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.

Use Press & Turn volume control

NOTE: To change the volume in larger intervals, turn your head slowly.

Call functions

The button for call functions and the microphone are located on the right temple.

FUNCTION WHAT TO DO

Answer a call	Press once.
End a call	Press once.
Decline an incoming call	Press and hold for 1 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 1 second.
Switch between two calls	With two active calls, double-press.
Create a conference call	With two active calls, press and hold for 1 second.

NOTE: To adjust the volume while on a call, see “Volume functions.

Access voice control

The frame’s microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your mobile device.
Using the button on the right temple, you can access the voice control capabilities on your device to make/take calls or ask Siri or your Google Assistant to play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game, and more.
Press and hold the button to access voice control on your device.

You hear a tone that indicates voice control is active.
NOTE: To adjust the volume while using voice control, see “Volume functions.

BATTERY

CHARGE THE FRAMES

Align the pins on the charging cable with the charging port on the right temple.
- NOTE: The pins must be correctly oriented with the charging port to successfully charge the frames.
Lightly press the pins against the charging port until they magnetically snap into place.
Connect the other end into a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on.
- CAUTION: Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
- While charging, the status light blinks white.
- When the battery is fully charged, the status light glows solid white.
- NOTES: The frames do not play audio while charging.
- Do NOT wear the frames while charging.

FRAME STATUS

The status light is located on the right temple.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STATUS

Shows the Bluetooth connection status for mobile devices.

INDICATOR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE

Slow blinking white	Ready to connect/Connecting
Fast blinking white	Connected

CHARGING STATUS

Shows the battery charge level when the frames are connected to power.

INDICATOR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE

Solid white	Full charge
Blinking white	Charging

NOTE: If connected to an Apple device, the device displays the frame battery level near the upper right corner of the screen and in the notification center.

VOICE PROMPTS

Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth connection process, announce the battery level, and identify the connected device.

VOICE PROMPT NOTIFICATIONS

Call notifications
A voice prompt announces incoming callers and call status.

Battery notifications

Each time you power on the frames, a voice prompt announces the battery level.

When you’re using the frames and the battery is low, you hear “Battery low, please charge now.”

DISABLE VOICE PROMPTS

Use the Bose Connect app to disable/enable voice prompts.
NOTE: Disabling voice prompts disables notifications.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream audio from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers. Before you can play audio from a device, you must connect the device to the frames.

CONNECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICE USING THE BOSE CONNECT APP (RECOMMENDED)

Download the Bose Connect app and follow the app instructions.
Once connected, you hear “Connected to <mobile device name>,” and the status light quickly blinks white for 2 seconds then fades to black.

CONNECT USING THE BLUETOOTH MENU ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE

Power off the frames.
Press and hold the button on the right temple until you hear “Ready to connect,” and the status light slowly blinks white.

On your device, enable the Bluetooth feature.
- TIP: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
Select your frames from the device list.
- TIP: Look for the name you entered for your frames in the Bose Connect app.
- If you didn’t name your frames, the default name appears.
- Once connected, you hear “Connected to <mobile device name>,” and the status light quickly blinks white for 2 seconds then fades to black.

DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

Use the Bose Connect app to disconnect your mobile device.
TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings to disconnect your device.
Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices.

RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

When powered on, the frames try to reconnect with the most recently-connected device.

NOTE: The device must be within range (30 ft. or 9 m) and powered on.

CLEAR THE FRAMES DEVICE LIST

Power off the frames.
Press and hold the button on the right temple for 10 seconds until you hear “Bluetooth device list cleared,” and the status light slowly blinks white.
Delete your frames from the Bluetooth list on your device.
- All devices are cleared, and the frames are ready to connect.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

STORE THE FRAMES

The frames collapse for easy, convenient storage.

Fold the temples inward towards the lenses so the temples lay flat.
Place the frames into the case with the lenses facing towards the front of the case.

NOTES: Make sure to power off the frames when not in use.
Before storing the frames for more than a few months, make sure the battery is fully charged.

MAINTAIN THE FRAMES

The frames and cloth bag may require periodic care.

COMPONENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Frames

After each use, wipe both sides of the lenses and all parts of the frame with the cloth bag provided or a dry cloth.

CAUTIONS:

• Do NOT use any sprays, solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.

• Do NOT allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Cloth bag

1. Launder by hand with cold water.

2. Hang to dry.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Frames

LIMITED WARRANTY

The frames 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.

SERIAL AND REFERENCE NUMBER LOCATIONS

The serial number is located on the inner left temple, and the reference number is located on the inner right temple.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST

If you experience problems with the frames, try these solutions first.
Power on the frames.
Check the state of the status light.
Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth pairing.
Download the Bose Connect app and run available software updates.

Charge the battery.
Increase the volume on your mobile device and music app.
Connect another mobile device.

OTHER SOLUTIONS

If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service.

PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

Frames don’t connect with a mobile device

On your device:

• Turn the Bluetooth feature off and then on.

• Delete the frames from the Bluetooth list on your device. Connect again.

Move your device closer to the frames and away from any interference or obstructions.

Connect a different mobile device.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Frames to see how-to videos.

Clear the frames device list. Connect again.

Bose Connect app doesn’t work on the device

Make sure the Bose Connect app is compatible with your device. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Frames

Uninstall the Bose Connect app on your device, then reinstall the app.

No sound

Press play on your mobile device to make sure audio is playing.

Move your device closer to the frames and away from any interference or obstruction.

Use a different music source.

Connect a different device.

Poor sound quality	Use a different music source. Connect a different device. Move the device closer to the frames and away from any interference or obstructions. Turn off any audio enhancement features on the device or music app.
Frames don’t charge	Make sure the pins on the charging cable are correctly aligned with the charging port on the frames and magnetically snapped into place. Secure both ends of the charging cable. If the frames have been exposed to high or low temperatures, let the frames return to room temperature and then try charging again. Disconnect the charging cable from the frames and from your USB wall charger or computer. Wait 10 seconds then reconnect the charging cable. Try a different USB wall charger or computer.
Microphone isn’t picking up sound	Make sure the microphone opening on the right temple is not blocked. Try another phone call. Try another compatible device.
Device not responding to button presses	For multi-press functions: vary speed of presses.
Can’t adjust volume using the frames	Make sure the frames are up to date. Download the Bose Connect app. In the Bose Connect app, make sure Press & Turn volume control is on. You can access this option from the Settings menu. To avoid accessing voice control. make sure you turn your head while pressing the button.

LABEL SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located on the left temple.
Serial number: ____________________
Model number: ____________________
Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide.
Now is a good time to register your Bose product.
You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register

FAQ

Q: Can I use any type of lenses with the sunglasses?
- A: Only lenses approved by Bose should be used with the Alto or Rondo products to ensure compatibility and performance.
Q: Is the product suitable for night driving?
- A: Tinted eyewear is not recommended to be worn for night driving due to reduced visibility.

Q: What should I do if the device is damaged?
- A: If the sunglasses are damaged or not operating normally, refer all servicing to qualified personnel for inspection and repair.

Documents / Resources

BOSE FRAMES Sunglasses [pdf] User Guide
FRAMES Sunglasses, FRAMES, Sunglasses

References

User Manual

BOSE FRAMES Sunglasses

Product Information

Product Usage Instructions