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.ENG_QC3.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM 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. English Safety Information Français Español WARNINGS • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the battery charger to rain or moisture.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 3 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. Keep these instructions – for future reference. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide. Follow all instructions.
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01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 5 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Welcome Introducing the QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones Welcome English 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.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 6 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Preparing Your Headphones Charging the battery English Preparing Your Headphones 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. 3. 1 Español Français Swing the plug prongs out of the charger body. Plug the charger into a live AC (mains) outlet.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 7 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Preparing Your Headphones Be sure to fully charge the battery before first use. See “Charging the battery” on page 6. Make sure the headphones power switch is off. 2. Hold the headphones right earcup as shown. Insert the battery into the compartment. Be sure to push the battery all the way in until it is flush with the earcup. 3. Battery Headband Español 1.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 8 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Using Your Headphones Wearing your headphones Español English Using 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.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 9 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Using Your Headphones 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. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation and later).
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 10 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM English 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 Français Español • 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.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 11 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Care and Maintenance Folding and storing Care and Maintenance English QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones feature rotating earcups that fold flat for easy, convenient storage. Right Left Español Using the carrying case The carrying case provides safe storage for your headphones and its accessories. The foam tray holding the battery and charger is removable, allowing you to store other items, such as an MP3 player, in the case.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 12 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Français Español English 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.
01.ENG_QC3.fm Page 13 Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:51 PM Care and Maintenance English Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem What to do Phone is not responding to button presses • Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected to the headphone jack. • For multi-press functions: Vary speed of presses. Reattaching earcup cushions Français If an earcup cushion becomes detached from the earcup: 1. Align the two holes on the back of the cushion with the two posts on the earcup. 2.
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.