PHIATON BonoBuds Lite Earbuds User Guide

PHIATON BonoBuds Lite Earbuds

Safety and General Information

1. Use a standard USB charging cable (included), with or without a charging adapter. (5V, over 1 A)
   • Adapter not included.
2. Lower the volume before using the earbuds to prevent potential damage to eardrums caused by sudden loud sound.
3. Listening to loud music for extended periods of time may cause hearing damage.
4. Do not store the device in places with a temperature higher than 113 ℉/ 45 ℃.
5. This device is IPX4 sweat and water resistant. It is not waterproof. Please use with caution not to oversaturate with moisture or leave excessive moisture on the device as this can damage the inter-nal components. In case the device gets wet, please contact our customer service for support. Visit our FAQ page for more information.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device.
7. Do not cause shock to the device.
8. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
9. Do not tug on cords or touch power plugs with wet hands.
10. Do not use the device near microwave ovens or wireless LAN adaptors.
11. When the product is not being used, please keep it in the charging case.
12. When cleaning the device, use a clean dry cloth to wipe the device clean. Do not use solvents.
13. To clean the silicone ear tips, remove from the earphones, wash with warm water, dry completely, and check for debris before reattaching.
14. Replacement ear tips can be purchased from PHIATON Customer Service. Support@phiaton.com
15. using the device while walking or driving may prevent the user from hearing important sounds such as signals or alarms and may impose hazardous conditions on yourself and/or others. Heed caution during use.
16. The radio waves on this device may affect electronic medical devices. If you use any electronic medical devices, consult your doctor or the medical device company before using them together.
    • Use PHIATON BonoBuds Lite only for its intended purposes.
    • This device cannot be used for purposes related to human safety as it may cause radio interference during operation.

Package Contents

Package Contents

• BonoBuds Lite Earbuds
• BonoBuds Lite Charging Case
• 3 Sizes of Silicon Ear Tips (M Silicone tips come pre-attached.)
• USB – C Type Cable
• Quick Guide
• Warranty Card
• Customer Service Card

Components & Features

Pairing

When taking the earbuds out of the case, you can proceed with ‘pairing’.
Remove the film on the earbuds and charge for at least 10 minutes before first time use.

1. Turn the Bluetooth of your device on.

2. When earbuds are taken out of the case, the earbuds are automatically turned on and ready for pairing after 5 seconds.

3. When earbuds are ready for pairing, voice guidance is provided: “Pairing mode activated”
   Voice guidance is provided only for the first time.

4. Select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Lite’ from the ‘Bluetooth Settings’ of the device to be connected with the earbuds.

5. When the earbuds are connected to the device, voice guidance is provided: “Device connected”

   • When you take the earbuds out of the case, they automatically connect to the most recently connected device.
   • You will need to repeat this procedure every time you pair ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Lite’ with a new device.

Charging

The earbuds begin charging from the moment they are stored in the case. The case supports USB Type C charging

Charging the Earbuds

1. Earbuds start charging when you put them in the case.
2. When the Charging Case Inner LED turns on, the earbuds are charging.
   • When the earbuds are fully charged, the ‘Charging Case Inner LED’ on the case turns off.

Charging the Case

1. Using the charging cable

1. Connect the Type-C charging cable to the port on the back of the case.
2. Check that the charging status LED on the front of the case is on.
   • The red LED means the earbuds can’t be fully charged using the remaining battery of the case.
   • The white LED means the earbuds can be fully charged more than once using the remaining battery of the case.
   • When the case is fully charged, the charging status LED turns off.

Checking Battery Level

Checking the earbud battery level

1. When wearing earbuds,
   When the battery level is less than 10%, voice guidance is provided every 5 minutes: “Battery is low”

2. When earbuds are stored in the charging case
   When the earbuds are fully charged, the inner charging status LED on the charging case turns off.

Checking the case battery level
When you open the case, you can check the battery level by the charging status LED.

• The red LED means the earbuds can’t be fully charged using the remaining battery of the case.
• The white LED means the earbuds can be fully charged more than once using the remaining battery of the case.
• When the case battery is below 5%, the red LED blinks twice.

Power ON/OFF

Turning on the earbuds

1. When you take the earbuds out of the case, the earbuds turn on automatically.
2. If you’re pairing BonoBuds for the first time or a previously paired device is not nearby, it enters ‘paring mode’ after 2 seconds.
3. If a device with connection history is nearby, the earbuds will be connected immediately when you take them out of the case.
   • When in pairing mode, the earbuds will turn off after 3 minutes if it hasn’t established a Bluetooth connection.

Turning off the earbuds
When you put the earbuds in the case, the earbuds automatically turn off.

• You can turn on/off the earbuds only when there is remaining battery power in the case.

Turn on/off earbuds manually

Press and hold the touch part of the earbuds for 1 seconds to turn on the power. Voice guidance is provided: “Power On” Press and hold the touch part again for 5 seconds to turn off the power. Voice guidance is provided: “Power Off”

Connecting/Pairing with other Bluetooth Devices

1. With both earbuds on, tap the both earbuds once and press and hold again for 5 seconds at the same time.
   • A beep sounds every 1 second and if another beep sounds after 5 seconds, the product has been reset.
2. The earbuds automatically turn off and turn on again. It is ready for pairing right away.
3. From the ‘Bluetooth Settings’ of the device to be connected with BonoBuds Lite, select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Lite’ to complete pairing.
4. When the earbuds are connected to the device, voice guidance is provided. ‘Device connected’

Managing Music (play & control)

You can control the music function of the connected Bluetooth device by pressing the touch controls of the left and right earbuds.

Play/stop music

1. Tap the earbuds to play music from the Bluetooth device.
2. Tap the earbuds to stop the music.

How to use the change song function

1. Double-tap the earbuds to skip to the next song.
2. Triple-tap the earbuds to go back to the previous song.

Call Function

If you receive a call while using, tap the earbuds to answer and end the call.

1. Answering a call
   Tap earbud twice to accept / end a call.

2. Ending a call
   When the call is over, double-tap the earbuds to end the call. In the case a call is received while listening to music, the music will automatically pause and will play again when the call ends.

   • When connecting to a call, the voice will come out of the earbuds.
   • Functions may vary depending on the paired Bluetooth device.
   • When answering a call by clicking/touching on the connected device, the call is connected to the device.

Ambient Mode (Audio Transparency)

1. Ambient Mode is a feature that allows you to hear ambient sounds without removing the earbuds from your ears.

2. Press and hold the touch part of the right earbud for 1 second to hear an external sound.
   Voice guidance is provided: “Ambient Mode”

3. If you press and hold the touch part of the right earbud again for 1 second, the ambient mode is stopped. Voice guidance provided: “Ambient Off”

Activating Voice Command

Activate the voice command function of the connected Bluetooth device by tapping the earbuds
Press and hold the touch control of the left earbud for 1 second. After you hear a beep, release your hand to give voice commands.

Functions may vary depending on the paired Bluetooth device.

Product Reset

1. While wearing the earbuds, tap both earbuds once then press and hold for 5 seconds at the same time.
   • A beep sounds every 1 second and when another beep sounds after 5 seconds, the product has been reset.
2. The earbuds automatically turn off and turn on again. It is ready for pairing right away.
3. From the Bluetooth Settings of the device to be connected with BonoBuds Lite, select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Lite’ to complete pairing.
4. When the earbuds are connected to the device, voice guidance is provided: “Device connected”

PHIATON APP

This is the dedicated app for BonoBuds Lite which provides a variety of control functions, including equalizer and changing the device name for personalization.

Download the PHIATON APP

1. Search for PHIATON in the Google Play or Apple App Store and download/run the app.
2. If you use the QR-CODE in the product packaging/user manual, you will be immediately taken to the DOWNLOAD screen.

Register your BonoBuds Lite

1. First, take the earbuds out of the case and connect to BLUETOOTH.
2. Launch PHIATON APP and touch the ‘+’ on the ‘Register New Product’ screen.
   • If there is a BonoBuds Lite already registered, swipe left to see a new registration page.
3. If your BonoBuds Lite appear in the search device list, select it to continue the pairing process.

How to use the PHIATON APP

• A. Move to the APP menu screen.
• B. Turn on/off the Ambient mode (Audio Transparency).
• C. Easily set and save your sound setting preferences.

BonoBuds Lite Menu Screen

FW Update

| Check the version of the app and update the firmware.

※ When a firmware update is required, it will be indicated by red color.

※ Please wait until the update is complete

Ringing

| A 2 kHz high-pitched tone will sound to indicate the location of the earbuds.

Map

| Find the location where the registered product was last connected to the device.

※ Not supported in iOS devices.

Owner’s Guide| Check the manual of the registered device.

Visit Homepage

| Link to the PHIATON official website. (www.phiaton.com)
Delete Device| Delete registered device.

Specifications

1.02 inch
Weight| Earbuds: 5.2g (0.011lb) / Charging Case: 33.7g (0.074lb)
Driver Unit| Ø5.8
Sensitivity| 109 dB
Rated Voltage| Earbuds: DC 3.7 V / Charging Case: DC 5 V

Troubleshooting

1. The power does not turn on:

   • Make sure the earbud protection film has been removed.
   • Charge the device for at least 30 minutes.
   • If the power does not turn on even after charging, contact PHIATON Customer Service. support@phiaton.com

2. The device does not charge:

   • Make sure the earbud protection film has been removed.
   • Check whether the USB charging cable has been properly connected to the device
   • Check whether the PC power is on and that it has been properly connected.
   • When using a separately purchased USB AC adaptor, check to see that it has been properly connected.

3. The device does not pair:

   • Check whether the power of the Bluetooth device you want to connect is on.

   • Check whether the Bluetooth feature within the Bluetooth device you want to connect is enabled.

   • Check whether the Bluetooth device you want to connect is within the supported range.
     (Pairing is supported only within 3 feet)

   • Check whether the Bluetooth profile within the Bluetooth device is compatible.

4. There is no sound:

   • Check whether the power of the device and the Bluetooth device is on.
   • Check whether music is being played within the connected Bluetooth device.
   • Check whether the volume within the connected Bluetooth device is low.

5. There is static noise or the sound cuts off:

   • Check whether there is another electronic device nearby using the 2.4 GHz frequency band that is connected to the Bluetooth device.
   • Check whether the connected Bluetooth device is within the proper communication distance to the device.(Maximum communication range: 33 feet)

6. The other party cannot be heard while on a call:

   • Check if the power of the Bluetooth device you want to connect is on.

7. Ambient Mode does not work:

   • Check if both earbuds work by putting them in the case and taking them out again.

8. Product does not operate or operation has stopped:

   • Check if both earbuds work by putting them in the case and taking them out again.
   • If any of the above methods do not work, please reset the earbuds.

9. The device is paired with a PC/Laptop but does not work:

   • PC/Laptops are equipped with various Bluetooth drivers depending on the manufacturer. It is possible that the PC/Laptop you are trying to connect is not compatible with ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Lite’

FCC

Certification

FCC Compliance Information
FCC ID: V2R-TW0060
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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
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 interfer-ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-cation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment dose 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 equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (PF) Exposure Guidelines.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorp-tion rate (SAR).
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Compliance Information
IC ID: 10488A-TW0060
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

References

• Premium Headphones with Mic: Noise Cancelling Headphones – PHIATON

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