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® ®
Bose QuietComfort 3
®
Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Owner’s Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilisation
©2012 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM324019 Rev.01
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Safety Information 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 to properly use your new Bose product and enjoy its features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference. WARNINGS • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the battery charger to rain or moisture. Do not expose the charger to dripping or s
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English Español Français 01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 3 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. re reference. 2. Keep these instructions – for futu 3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water or moisture – Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 4 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Important Safety Instructions 4 Français Español English
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English Español Français 01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 5 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Welcome Welcome ® Introducing the QuietComfort 3 ® Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones ® ® Thank you for purchasing the QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones from Bose. Our innovative technologies enable these on-ear headphones to reduce unwanted distractions while providing you with lifelike audio performance and a comfortable fit. An additional audio cable with remote and microphone for sel
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 6 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Preparing Your Headphones Preparing Your Headphones Charging the battery Initial charging time for a new battery is approximately two hours. After that, charging time varies depending on the battery charge state. 1. Insert the battery into the charger. 2. Swing the plug prongs out of the charger body. 3. Plug the charger into a live AC (mains) outlet. 12 3 Indicator: On = Charging Off = Charging complete Flashing = See “Troubleshooting”
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English Español Français 01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 7 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Preparing Your Headphones Installing the battery Be sure to fully charge the battery before Battery first use. See “Charging the battery” on page 6. Headband 1. Make sure the headphones power switch is off. 2. Hold the headphones right earcup as shown. 3. Insert the battery into the compartment. Be sure to push the battery all the way in until it is flush with the earcup. Right earcup Removing the battery
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 8 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Using Your Headphones Using Your Headphones Wearing your headphones You can use your headphones only for noise reduction or for listening to audio along with the benefit of noise reduction. As you put on the headphones, observe the L (left) and R (right) markings that identify the left and right earcups. Adjust the headband so it rests gently on top of your head and the earcup cushions fit comfortably on your ears. Using your headphon
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English Español Français 01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 9 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Using Your Headphones Connecting to your Apple device You can connect the headphone to the standard 3.5 mm headphone jack on your iPhone, iPod, or other compatible Apple device. The remote and mic 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.
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 10 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Using Your Headphones Connecting to portable and home audio devices The 3.5 mm plug on the headphones cord allows you to connect your headphones to a variety of audio devices that use a 3.5 mm output jack: � CD, DVD, or MP3/digital audio player � Desktop or laptop personal computer Connecting to airline audio systems The audio output connections on airline audio systems vary, but they typically have dual or single 3.5 mm output jacks
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English Español Français 01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 11 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Folding and storing ® ® QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones feature rotating earcups that fold flat for easy, convenient storage. Right Left CAUTION: The earcups rotate only in one direction. Incorrectly rotating the earcups can damage the headphones. Using the carrying case The carrying case provides safe storage for your headphones and its accessories
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 12 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Care and Maintenance Cleaning Scheduled cleaning is not required. However, you can simply wipe the outside surface of the headphones with a dry cloth, as needed. Also, be sure that the earcup ports are clear and that no moisture is allowed into the earcups. Use only a dry cloth to clean the electrical contacts on the battery, in the charger, or in the battery compartment of the headphones. CAUTIONS: � Be sure to unplug the battery c
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English Español Français 01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 13 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem What to do Phone is not � Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected to responding to the headphone jack. button presses � For multi-press functions: Vary speed of presses. Apple product is not � Full controls may not be available for some Apple products. responding to remote Reattaching earcup cushions If an earcup cushion becomes detached from th
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® ® Bose QuietComfort 3 ® Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones Owner’s Guide Guía de usario Notice d’utilisation ©2012 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM324019 Rev.01
