Bose OE2i User manual

BOSE®OE2iAUDIO

HEADPHONES

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Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA

AM346800 Rev.00

BOSE®OE2iAUDIO HEADPHONES

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Safety Information

Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide

carefully. It will help you set up and properly use your new

headphones. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference.

CAUTIONS:

• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. Please avoid

extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods.

• Do not use headphones when operating a motor vehicle or anywhere the

inability to hear outside sounds may present a danger to you or others.

Check and follow local laws regarding headphone use.

• Sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings may have an unfamiliar

character when using headphones. Be aware of how these sounds may

vary in character so you can recognize them as needed.

• Do not drop, sit on, or allow the headphones to be immersed in water.

This product conforms to all applicable EMC Directive

requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity can

be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.

WARNING: DO NOT use mobile phone adapters to connect head-

phones to airplane seat jacks, as this could result in personal injury

such as burns or property damage due to overheating. Remove and

disconnect immediately if you experience warming sensation or loss

of audio.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Bose®OE2i audio headphones.

Enjoy your music with smooth, full range sound, a comfortable

on-ear fit and a contoured design that folds up for easy portability.

An in-line remote and microphone provide convenient control of

select Apple products.

For use with:

The remote and microphone are supported only by iPod nano

(4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB),

iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4,

iPad, iPad 2 and 2009 models or later of MacBook and

MacBook Pro. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd

generation and later). Audio is supported by all iPod models.

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Components

Carry case

Adjustable

headband

Earcup

cushions L mark

Remote and

microphone

Volume up

Answer/End

Volume down

Audio cable

2.5mm

3.5mm

R mark

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Storing your headphones

❶❷❸

Note: Do not try to exceed the limits of the pivots or over-rotate the

earcups.

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Using your headphones

Wearing the headphones

After removing the headphones from the case and unfolding them

(see page 5), put on the headphones using the markings that

identify the left (L) and right (R) earcups. Adjust the headband so it

rests gently on top of your head and the earcup cushions fit

comfortably on your ears.

Cleaning the headphones

The Bose®OE2iaudio headphones do not require scheduled

cleaning. Should cleaning be necessary, simply wipe the outside

surfaces with a soft cloth. Be sure the earcup ports are kept clear,

and that no moisture is allowed to get inside the earcup.

Connecting to your Apple device

Ensure that the 2.5mm plug is securely inserted into the left earcup.

Plug the other end of the cable (3.5mm plug) securely into the audio

output jack of the Apple audio device.

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Using the headphones with your Apple device

The Bose OE2iheadphones come with a small in-line remote with an

integrated microphone for convenient control of select Apple products.

Easily control volume, track selection and voice applications, plus

switch between your calls and music.

Note: Full controls may not be available for some Apple products.

Basic functions

Call-related functions

Increase volume Press and release the +button.

Decrease volume Press and release the –button.

Answer a call When you receive an incoming call, press

and release the Answer/End button to

answer.

End a call Press and release the Answer/End

button.

Decline an incoming

call Press and hold the Answer/End button

for about two seconds, then release.

Switch to an incoming

or on-hold call and

put the current call on

hold

While on a call, press and release the

Answer/End button once. Press and

release again to switch back to the first

call.

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Media playback functions

Replacement parts and accessories

Replacement parts and accessories such as the carry case,

earcup cushion, and the audio cable can be ordered through

Bose®Customer Service. See the contact information for your

area included in this guide.

Switch to an incoming

or on-hold call and

end the current call

While on a call, press and hold the

Answer/End button for about two

seconds, then release.

Use Voice Control Press and hold the Answer/End button.

See iPhone User Guide for compatibility

and usage information about this feature.

Play or pause a song

or video Press and release the Answer/End button.

Skip to the next

song or chapter Press and release the Answer/End button

twice quickly.

Fast-forward Press and release the Answer/End button

twice quickly and hold the second press.

Go to the previous

song or chapter Press and release the Answer/End button

three times quickly.

Rewind Press and release the Answer/End button

three times quickly and hold the third press.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any trouble using your headphones, try the

following troubleshooting instructions

If any problem persists, contact Bose®Customer Service. See the

phone number for your area, included in this guide.

Problem What to do

No audio or

audio in one

earcup only

• Ensure both ends of the audio cable are

securely connected.

• Try a different audio device.

Distorted bass • Ensure both earcup cushions are firmly secured.

Misshaped

earcup cushion • The high-density earcup cushion foam will regain

its shape after a few minutes in a neutral position.

Microphone is

not picking up

sound

• Make sure the headphone plug is securely

connected to the headphone jack.

• Make sure the microphone is not being blocked

or covered.

The microphone is located on the back of the

Answer/End button.

Phone is not

responding to

button presses

• Make sure that the headphone plug is securely

connected to the headphone jack.

• For multi-press functions: vary speed of presses.

Apple product is

not responding

to remote

• Full controls may not be available for some Apple

products.

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Replacing earcup cushions

Remove earcup cushion:

1. Grasp the earcup cushion securely.

2. Pull up and out to remove the earcup cushion.

Re-attach earcup cushion:

1. Place the edge of the earcup cushion skirt into the slot behind

the earcup flange.

2. Work the remainder of the skirt into the slot all the way around

the earcup.

Re-attachRemove

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