Blueant Q3i User manual

Q3i

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Welcome to the BlueAnt Q3i: the
Bluetooth voice controlled headset, featuring
BlueAnt’s intuitive voice user interface.
Designed for sound, style and comfort,
the Q3i also comes with Siri and Google
Now integration, rapid charge
technology to keep you connected, and
high definition wideband audio.
Check the website for firmware updates or to change language:
support.blueantwireless.com
Volume
Rocker
Control
Command
Button
Microphones
Indicator Light Charging
Port

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Charge Your Headset
Your headset has been given an initial partial charge to get you started, but for best results we
recommend you fully charge it using the supplied USB cable.
> Charge the Q3i whenever it announces that the battery is Very Low. It will switch off
automatically if the battery runs out.
> Your headset features Rapid Charge technology. It will
charge to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes (a full charge
takes about 2 hours).
> During charging, the indicator light flashes red.
> When the light goes white, the charge is complete.
> The Q3i features an iPhone battery meter so you can
check your battery status at a glance.
Hardware
Power Switch

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Wearing the Q3i
You can wear the Q3i in either ear. For best results:
> Rotate the ear gel as shown here.
> Make sure that the headset is angled towards
your mouth.
Pair Your Headset
To use the Q3i you need to pair it with your phone.
1. Slide the hardware power switch across to turn the Q3i on and then put the Q3i in your ear.
2. If this is the first time you have used the Q3i it will go straight to pairing mode. The voice
prompts will start to talk you through the pairing process. For subsequent pairings, click
the Command button and wait for the Q3i to ask you to Say A Command. Then say Pair Me.
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EAR
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3. Follow the voice prompts to pair the Q3i with your phone. If requested, the pairing code is
0000 (four zeros).
Note: If your phone prompts you to allow a connection to the Q3i, you must select “YES” or
“OK”.
On Android devices a message about phonebook access may appear in the notifications area
on screen. This is to allow access to your contacts so that the Q3i can announce caller names.
You must accept the transfer request. If you miss this step you will need to:
1. Delete the Q3i pairing from your phone.
2. Power the phone off and back on.
3. Reset your Q3i and pair it with your phone again.
This is due to the way the Android PBAP request system works.
Note: Some other phones may also require you to grant phonebook access permission. Select
“YES” or “OK” when prompted.

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Use Your Voice to Control the Q3i
The Q3i is voice controlled.
Simply:
1. Click the Command button
2. Wait for the Q3i to ask you
to Say A Command
3. Say the command:
Command Description
Am I Connected? The Q3i will check if your phone is connected, and attempt
to connect if not.
Call Back Calls back the last incoming call.
Phone
Commands
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Say A
Command
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Command Description
Check Battery Tells you the battery level on the Q3i.
Pair Me Puts the Q3i into pairing mode. Any connected phone will
be disconnected.
Phone Commands Activates your phone’s voice dialing feature (if supported).
Depending on your phone model, you may need to record
voice tags on the phone to use this feature.
On the iPhone this command activates Siri. On Android
devices this command activates Google Now.
Redial Redials the last outgoing call.
What Can I Say? (or click the
Command button 3 times)
Tells you the available voice commands.

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Making Calls
Voice Dialing
Double click the Command button or use the Phone Commands voice command to activate
your phone’s voice dialing feature (if available).
Once you have activated this feature, you are using your phone’s voice recognition software.
Please check your phone manual to find out what commands your phone supports.
> On the iPhone this feature activates Siri. There’s no need to touch or unlock your iPhone.
Note: Siri must be enabled on your phone. Go to Settings > General on your iPhone and
check that Siri is set to ON. If you have set a passcode lock you will need to set Siri to ON in
the passcode lock menu.
> Android users: use this feature to access Google Now (if available). Note: Depending on
your handset, you may need to disable the phone password lock to use voice dialing over
Bluetooth. Check your phone manual for further information on this feature.

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Other Ways To Make Calls
> Dial the number on your phone. The audio automatically transfers to the headset.
> Use the Redial or Call Back commands.
Taking Calls
When the phone rings, the Q3i will annouce the caller’s name.* Wait for the prompt to ask you
if you want to take the call, and then say Answer or Ignore. Or:
> To accept the call click the Command button once.
> To reject the call double click the Command button.
* If your phone supports the Bluetooth Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP). If your phone does not
support PBAP, or you receive a call from a number that is not in your phonebook, the Q3i will say
“Incoming Call. Answer or Ignore?”
During a call, click the Command button to end the call.

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Volume Control
Use the volume rocker:
> Push up for volume up. >Push down for volume down.
Note: See the next section for advice if you wear the Q3i in your
left ear.
Wearing the Q3i in your Left Ear?
The Q3i volume controls are set by default for users wearing the headset in their right ear.
If you prefer to wear your headset in your left ear, follow these simple steps to swap the
volume orientation so that you can still push up for volume up and down for volume down:
1. Put the Q3i in your left ear.
2. Hold down the Command button, and push and hold the volume rocker in the up position.
Hold both buttons together for about 3 seconds.
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Rocker

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If you want to switch back, put the Q3i back in your right ear and repeat this procedure.
Note: If you reset your headset, it reverts to the default volume control orientation (right ear).
Attach the Ear Gel
Your Q3i comes with small and large ear gels. Gently press the ear gel onto the Q3i then press
it firmly to secure it in place. To remove the ear gel gently lift it away from the Q3i.
Using 2 Phones (Multipoint)
Up to 2 devices can connect to the headset at the same time. If either phone rings, you can
answer it with the headset.
Use the Pair Me command to put your Q3i back into pairing mode to pair another phone. Any
currently connected phone will be disconnected during pairing, so you will need to reconnect
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Which Phone is Used for Calls?
When you have two phones connected you can always answer an incoming call from either
phone. If you initiate a call through the headset (for example by saying Phone Commands) then
the call takes place on the primary phone: the one that connected to the headset first.
Call Waiting and Conferencing*
If you receive an incoming call while you are already on a call the Q3i will play an alert tone.
To Do This
End the active call and answer the
incoming call
Click the Command button
Keep the active call, reject the incoming
call
Double click the Command button

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To Do This
Put the active call on hold, answer the
incoming call
Hold the Command button for about 1
second
Switch between the active and held call Hold the Command button for about 1
second
Conference the active and held call Hold the Command button for about 3
seconds
If you are using multipoint you can also use these controls to switch between calls on both
phones.
Note: You can only conference together calls received on the same phone (although you can
have conference calls running on both phones at the same time).
* To use these features, your phone and network must support call waiting and call
conferencing.

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Listening to Audio
The Q3i supports A2DP audio streaming. If your phone supports the A2DP profile then
simply start playing music or any other audio (including turn-by-turn directions from a GPS
application on your phone) and it will automatically transfer to the headset.
If the phone rings the audio will mute. You can use your voice to answer or ignore the call. Or:
> Click the Command button to accept the call.
> Double click the Command button to ignore the call.
The audio will resume when the call ends.
If you want to exit A2DP streaming mode to do something else:
> Click the Command button to activate the Q3i’s voice control feature. If you do not say one of
the Q3i’s voice commands within a few seconds the music will resume playing; or
> Double click the Command button to activate your phone’s voice dialing feature (if available).

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Reset the Q3i
If you are having problems with the Q3i, you can reset it and start again.
Resetting the Q3i will clear all the stored pairing settings, reset the volume orientation to the
default and put the device back into pairing mode. To reset the Q3i:
1. Delete any existing pairing information from your phone and turn the phone off and back on
again to clear the phone memory.
2. Make sure the Q3i is switched on but not connected to any phones.
3. Hold down the Command button and Vol + together for about 5 seconds.
4. The Q3i will announce that it has been reset.
5. Now use the hardware switch to turn the Q3i off and back on again.
You will now need to pair your phone with the Q3i again.

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Reconnecting to the Headset
If you take your phone out of range of the headset for more than 2 minutes, the Q3i will go into
“sleep mode” to save battery. When you bring your phone back into range, simply double click
the Command button to reconnect.
Alternatively, use the hardware switch to turn the Q3i off whenever you are not using it. The
Q3i will automatically attempt to reconnect to your phone when you switch it on. Depending
on your phone, this may take a few seconds. Please ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your
phone.
Help and Support
If you are having trouble getting the Q3i to work, please visit support.blueantwireless.com for
online help, support, and troubleshooting tips. Please contact us before returning the Q3i to a
store and we will help you through any difficulty you may have.

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Terms and Conditions
By using this product, you are agreeing to BlueAnt’s terms and conditions, available at
warranty.blueantwireless.com.
Please protect your ears. All BlueAnt devices are designed to reach volumes of up to 100
decibels. Prolonged use at high volumes may affect your hearing capacity and may result in
noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please read the enclosed safety card for information about
the safe use of BlueAnt products.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by BlueAnt Wireless is under license. Android is a trademark
of Google Inc., Apple, iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries. BlueAnt and other trademarks are trademarks of BlueAnt and other
organizations and may not be used without permission. The BlueAnt logo is registered in
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and globally with the World Intellectual Property
Organization under the Madrid protocol.

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Important Safety Information
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY, BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF BLUEANT DEVICES
WARNING  PROTECT YOUR HEARING
BLUEANT DEVICES CAN REACH VOLUMES ABOVE 100 DECIBELS.
PROLONGED USE AT HIGH VOLUMES MAY AFFECT YOUR HEARING
CAPACITY AND MAY RESULT IN NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS NIHL.
TURN OFF THE POWER TO YOUR DEVICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
• Hearing loss may occur if a headset is used at maximum volumes for more than 5 minutes per day, or at medium volumes for
more than 1 hour per day.
• Exposure to sound at close range such as via an ear piece in your ear may result in hearing loss, even at low levels.
Do not listen at high volumes. Remember that your ears will adapt to the volume level and if you change to higher levels your
ear may feel no discomfort but damage to your hearing may be occurring.