BOSE h4191 Wireless Headphone Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Bose

Table of Contents

BOSE h4191 Wireless Headphone
Important Safety Instructions
- WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
Regulatory and Legal Information
Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices
Security Information
Warranty Information
References
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BOSE h4191 Wireless Headphone

BOSE-h4191-Wireless-
Headphone-

Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.
Refer to the owner’s guide for more information about your Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless headphones (including accessories and replacement parts) at wworldwideorldwide.Bose.Bose.ccomom//Support/Support/QC4QC455 or contact Bose customer service for a printed copy.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: wwwwww.Bose.Bose.ccomom//ccompliancompliancee

This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at:
wwwwww.Bose.Bose.ccomom//ccompliancompliancee

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements per Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: wwwwww.Bose.Bose.ccomom//ccompliancompliancee

Important Safety Instructions

Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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 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 in/on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Do NOT use your headphones while driving for phone calls or any
other purpose.
Do NOT use the headphones with noise canceling mode at any time the inability to hear surrounding sounds may present a danger to yourself or others, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near traffic, a construction site or railroad, etc., and follow applicable laws regarding headphone use.
- Turn the headphones off, or use the headphones with noise canceling off and adjust your volume, to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.
- Be aware of how sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings may vary in character when using the headphones, even with Aware mode.
Do NOT use the headphones if they emit any loud unusual noise. If this happens, turn the headphones off and contact Bose customer service.
Remove headphones immediately if you experience a warming sensation or loss of audio.
Do NOT use mobile phone adapters to connect headphones to airplane seat jacks, as this could result in injury or property damage due to overheating.
Do NOT use the headphones as aviation communication headsets.

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.
Use this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek medical advice.
Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like).
Do NOT wear while charging.

Regulatory and Legal Information

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 ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Meets IMDA Requirements.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
For Europe:

Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz.
Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

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. DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal. Removal of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualiﬁed professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see prproducoducts.bosets.bose..ccomom//sstatatic/tic/ccompliancompliance/indee/index.hx.htmltml for further information.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “1” is 2011 or 2021.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545
UK Importer: Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom
Input Rating: 5V p 0.5A
Charging Temperature Range: 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C)
Discharging Temperature Range: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) Model 437310. The CMIIT ID is located inside the earcup under the scrim of the product.

Please complete and retain for your records
The serial and model numbers are located inside the earcup under the scrim of the product.
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.Boseglobal.Bose.ccomom//rregisegistterer

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the Bose Music app. In order to receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app. If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu.Bosebtu.Bose.ccomom The Bose Privacy Policy is available a wworldwideorldwide.bose.bose.ccomom//privprivacacypolicypolicyy Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K. Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 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 Play is a trademark of Google LLC. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Bose, QuietComfort, Bose Music, the Bose Music logo are trademarks of Bose Corporation. Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639 ©2021 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.

Warranty Information

This product is covered by a limited warranty from Bose. For warranty details, visit global.Boseglobal.Bose.ccomom//wwarrarrananttyy

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