Bose QuietComfort 3 User manual

QUIETCOMFORT®3 BLUETOOTH®
COMMUNICATIONS KIT
Owner’s Guide

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SAFETY
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 oper-
ate your product properly and enjoy its advanced fea-
tures. Please save this owner’s guide for future
reference.
WARNING: Contains small parts, which may be a
choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
CAUTIONS
• This device is intended for use only with the Bose®
QuietComfort®3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling®head-
phones.
• Make no modification to the system or accessories.
Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,
regulatory compliance, and system performance.
• Operate this product within the temperature range
of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) only.
• Store this product within the temperature range of
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) only.
• Long-term exposure to loud sound may cause
hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume
when using the headphones, especially for extended
periods.
• Do not use this device when operating a motor
vehicle on a public road, or where the inability to
hear outside sounds may present a danger to you
or others.
• Do not use this device for communications while
operating aircraft.
• Sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings
may have an unfamiliar character when you are using
the headphones. Be aware of how these sounds vary
in character, so you can recognize them as needed.

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In the United States:
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.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
In Canada:
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003
Class B specification.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause interference and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This device conforms to the RTTE Directive
99/5/EC. The complete Declaration of
Conformity can be found at:
www.Bose.com/static/compliance/Index.html

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice
Thank you for selecting the Bose
®
QuietComfort
®
3
Bluetooth
®
communications kit. This kit is
designed exclusively for use with Bose
QC
®
3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling
®
headphones.
Together with the headphones, the kit provides:
• Wireless connection to your Bluetooth®-
enabled cell phone, so you can take a call
when the phone is tucked away in a pocket,
purse, or briefcase.
• Automatic switch-over to the phone when you
press the call button while listening to a porta-
ble music player or other device connected to
the kit.
• Noise reduction and audio precision for
added clarity of conversations and music.
• Narrow-field microphone that lets you hear
your speaking voice naturally and keep
conversations private.
• Headphone battery power that keeps the kit
running without charging it separately.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................... 4
Congratulations on your choice ................... 4
UNPACKING ........................................ 6
Contents of the kit ........................................ 6
Details ..................................................... 6
BLUETOOTH®PAIRING ......................... 7
Making the wireless connection ................... 7
Getting the kit into pairing mode .............. 8
Setting your cell phone .......................... 10
USING THE KIT ................................. 11
Wearing and adjusting parts ...................... 11
Positioning the microphone ................... 11
Talking on the phone .................................. 12
Making calls ........................................... 12
Taking calls ............................................ 13
Ending calls ............................................ 13
Adding a portable music device ................. 13
Playing music ......................................... 14
Removing the microphone ..................... 14
MAINTAINING ....................................15
Packing up the kit .......................................15
Troubleshooting ..........................................16
Customer Service .......................................18
Cleaning the kit ...........................................18
Limited Warranty .........................................18
MORE ABOUT BLUETOOTH®...............19
Glossary of terms ........................................19

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UNPACKING
Contents of the kit
• Boom microphone (A)
• Control module with cable and
earcup connector (B)
• Audio connection cable (C)
• Storage tray (D)
Details
The image on the right identifies
accessory kit buttons and parts.
The removable boom microphone
fits into the connection cable.
The clothing clip attaches the module
cable to a pocket or other clothing
edge.
ABCD
Earcup
connector
Boom
microphone
O/Ipower
switch
Audio connection
jack
Call button
+ Volume
button
– Volume
button
Indicator light Clothing clip
Control module

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BLUETOOTH®PAIRING
Making the wireless connection
Before using the kit with your cell phone, you
must follow the Bluetooth®pairing procedure
that puts the two devices in touch.
This two-part procedure takes just a few
minutes and must be completed just once.
It includes:
• Getting the communications kit ready for
pairing with the cell phone.
• Setting your cell phone so it recognizes and
connects to the kit.
It is important to complete the two parts in the
proper order.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to review the Bluetooth®pairing procedure for your specific cell phone
as described in the user’s manual that came with it. Procedures vary
slightly, according to the brand and model of cell phone you use.

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Getting the kit into pairing mode
Before using your cell phone, you need to set
the communications kit to be recognized by the
phone.
1. Attach the boom microphone to the kit
earcup connector (A).
2. Insert the earcup connector plug firmly into
the jack on the left earcup (B) until it snaps
into place.
Make sure the small tab on the side of the
connector slides into the grooved rim
around the earcup cushion. This keeps it
positioned securely ( .).
CAUTION: Be sure the small tab does not pinch
the earcup cushion material (X) next to the
grooved rim.
A
Left
earcup
Tab Grooved
rim
Earcup
cushion
B
Boom
microphone
Earcup
connector
Tab Tab

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3. Turn on the headphones (B).
4. Turn on the control module by sliding the
O/|power switch up to I (C). Wait until a
small blue light on the front of the control
module begins to pulse.
5. Press the + Volume and Call buttons at the
same time (D). The blue light on the front of
the module changes from pulsing to solid
blue. This indicates that the module is in
pairing mode.
To complete pairing, follow the remaining steps
on page 10.
C
Solid blue
light
+ Volume
button
Call
button
D
B
Right
earcup O/I
power
switch
Pulsing blue
light

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Setting your cell phone
Refer to your cell phone owner’s guide for
details on how to complete this procedure.
1. Turn on your cell
phone.
2. Locate the Bluetooth®
option under Tools or
Settings.
3. Choose to add a new
device to your phone
and watch as items
begin to appear on the
cell phone screen. This
list identifies various Bluetooth®devices that
are available nearby.
4. Wait for Bose QC3 Comm Kit to appear,
then select it.
5. Enter the numbers 0000 when your phone
requests a Passkey or PIN code.
6. Select yes to confirm this connection, as
needed (if your phone requires it).
On successful completion:
• Confirmation appears on the cell phone
screen.
• The blue light on the kit control module blinks
quickly and then resumes pulsing slowly.
• A beep sounds in the headphones
(noticeable only if you are wearing them).
If none of these occur, you may want to repeat
both parts of the procedure carefully. Refer to
page 8 to begin again.
For quicker connection between the two
devices, set your cell phone to identify the
QuietComfort®3 Bluetooth®communications kit
as a trusted device. Refer to the owner’s guide
that came with your phone for
instructions.