Bose QuietComfort 35 II Instruction Manual

QUIETCOMFORT 35 II

GAMING HEADSET

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The
complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

• Do NOT use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.
– To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level.

– Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones in/on your ears, then turn the volume up

gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.

• Do NOT use your headphones while driving for phone calls or any other purpose.

• Do NOT use the headphones with noise canceling on at any time the inability to hear surrounding sounds may

present a danger to yourself or others, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near trac, a construction site or
railroad, etc., and follow applicable laws regarding headphone use.

– Remove the headphones, or use the headphones with noise canceling o and adjust your volume, to ensure you

can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.

– Be aware of how sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings may vary in character when using

the headphones.

• Do NOT use the headphones if they emit any loud unusual noise. If this happens, turn the headphones o and

contact Bose customer service.

• Remove headphones immediately if you experience a warming sensation or loss of audio.

• Do NOT use mobile phone adapters to connect headphones to airplane seat jacks, as this could result in injury or

property damage due to overheating.

• Do NOT use the headphones as aviation communication headsets except in case of emergency.
– No incoming audio will be heard with a discharged or improperly installed battery. This could result in the

potential of missed communications while piloting an aircraft.

– Extremely loud ambient noise levels common to many propeller-driven aircraft may impair your ability to receive

incoming audio communications, particularly during takeo and climb out.

– The headphones are not engineered for noise conditions, altitude, temperature or other environmental conditions

common in non-commercial aircraft, resulting in possible interference to critical communications.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your
implantable medical device.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, liquids or moisture.

• Do NOT expose this product to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

or near the product.

• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.

• If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek

medical advice.

• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).

• Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL,

CSA, VDE, CCC).

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

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 interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Meets IMDA Requirements.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
For Europe:

Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz.
Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.
Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per

applicable regulations.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an
appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources,
human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact
your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII

According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by
the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter
original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If
found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications
means radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM
radio wave radiated devices.

DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or
other qualified professional for removal.

Removal of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified
professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see products.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html
for further information.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

Part Name

PCBs X O O O O O
Metal Parts X O O O O O
Plastic Parts O O O O O O
Speakers X O O O O O
Cables X O O O O O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this

part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials

used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether

(PBDE)

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: Controller, Type designation: 425948

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit

PCBs
Metal Parts
Plastic Parts
Speakers
Cables
Note 1: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value

of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Lead

Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd)

(Pb)

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Hexavalent

chromium (Cr+6)

Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China

(Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan

Phone Number: [phone]
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000

México, D.F. Phone Number: [phone]

Charging Temperature Range: 32° F – 113° F (0° C – 45° C)
Discharging Temperature Range: -4° F – 140° F (-20° C – 60° C)

The CMIIT ID is located on the product label inside the left earcup under the scrim.

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located inside the right earcup under the scrim.
Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________
Model number: ____________________________________________________________________
Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product.

You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the

Bose Connect app. In order to receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the
product setup process in the Bose Connect app. If you do not complete the setup process, you will be
responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu.bose.com

Amazon, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon, Inc. or its aliates.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple

product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Google, Android, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such

marks by Bose Corporation is under license.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Bose and QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639
©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without

prior written permission.

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Package: Nanopb
Copyright © 2011 Petteri Aimonen <jpa at nanopb.mail.kapsi.fi>. The Nanopb package is subject to the license terms

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The product contains the mbed_tls software package, which is subject to the terms of the license reprinted below:
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CONTENTS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Contents ............................................................................................................................. 14

BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP

Download the Bose Connect app ............................................................................ 15

HOW TO WEAR

Adjust the headband ..................................................................................................... 16

Button orientation .......................................................................................................... 17

Gaming microphone ...................................................................................................... 18

Attach the microphone ........................................................................................ 18

Adjust the microphone ......................................................................................... 19

POWER

Power on ............................................................................................................................ 20

Standby ............................................................................................................................... 20

Power o ........................................................................................................................... 20

HEADSET CONTROLS

Media playback and volume ....................................................................................... 21

Phone calls......................................................................................................................... 22

Action button functions ............................................................................................... 23

Gaming controls .............................................................................................................. 24

Turn on noise cancellation .................................................................................. 24

Mute/Unmute the gaming microphone ......................................................... 24

PC desktop controller ........................................................................................... 25

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CONTENTS

VOICE ASSISTANT

Voice assistant options ................................................................................................. 27

Set up your voice assistant ......................................................................................... 27

Access Google Assistant .............................................................................................. 28

Things to try ............................................................................................................ 29

Access Amazon Alexa ................................................................................................... 30

Things to try ............................................................................................................. 31

Access voice control on your mobile device........................................................ 32

NOISE CANCELLATION

Noise cancelling modes................................................................................................ 33

Set the Action button to noise cancellation ........................................................ 33

Change the noise cancelling mode ................................................................. 33

BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS

Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device .......................... 34

Connect using NFC on your mobile device .......................................................... 35

What is NFC? ............................................................................................................ 35

Disconnect a mobile device ........................................................................................ 36

Reconnect a mobile device ......................................................................................... 36

Identify connected mobile devices .......................................................................... 36

Switch between two connected mobile devices ................................................ 36

Reconnect a previously connected mobile device ............................................ 36

Clear the headset device list ...................................................................................... 37

WIRED CONNECTIONS

Connect the audio cable .............................................................................................. 38

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CONTENTS

BATTERY

Charge the headset ........................................................................................................ 39

Charging time........................................................................................................... 39

Hear the battery level ........................................................................................... 39

HEADSET STATUS

Bluetooth status .............................................................................................................. 40

Battery status ................................................................................................................... 41

VOICE PROMPTS

Available languages ....................................................................................................... 42

Change the language .................................................................................................... 42

Disable voice prompts .................................................................................................. 42

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Store the headset ........................................................................................................... 43

Clean the headset ........................................................................................................... 44

Replacement parts and accessories ........................................................................ 44

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................. 44

Serial number locations ................................................................................................ 45

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try these solutions first ................................................................................................ 46

Other solutions ................................................................................................................ 46

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS

Confirm that the following parts are included:

Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset Carry case

Gaming microphone PC desktop controller

Charging cable 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable

NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized

Bose dealer or Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/QC35gaming

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BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP

The Bose Connect app lets you set up and control the headset from any mobile
device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

Using the app, you can choose your voice prompt language, manage headset settings,
and access new features through updates.

NOTE: When the gaming microphone is connected, Bluetooth is disabled and the

Bose Connect app can’t find your headset.

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE CONNECT APP

1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Connect app.

BOSE CONNECT

2. Follow the app instructions.

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