Bose® QuietComfort® 3
Owner’s Guide
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Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Headphones
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WARNINGS
• T o reduc e 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 splashing of liquids.
• The battery charger must be used indoors. It is
or on boats.
• Charge the battery only on a charger approved by Bose Corporation
not reach full charge within the specified charging time. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or
ignite. If you see any heat deformation or leakage, properly dispose of the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures greater than 212°F (1
can catch fire and explode.
• Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store it inside ca
temperatures in excess of 140°F (60°C). Doing so may cause the battery t o genera te heat, rupt ure, or ignite. Us ing
the battery in this manner also may result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expecta ncy.
• Do not short circuit the battery. Avoid pla cing it a rou nd me tal object s suc h as k eys, p ock et cha nge, paper c lips , and
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.
jewelry
• Do not
hit the battery with a hammer, step on, throw or drop
battery with a sharp object such as a nail. Do not crush, dent, or deform the battery in any way. If the battery
becomes deformed, properly dispose of it.
• The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire o
above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace battery with Bose part PC40229 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
neither designed nor tested for use outdo ors , in recreation v ehicles ,
. Do not continue charging the battery if it does
00°C). If exposed t
rs in hot w
it to expose it to
r che
mical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
a strong shock. Do not pierce the
CAUTIONS
• Do not allow the battery to get wet. Avoid using it in high humidity environments.
• Avoid electrostatic discharge to the battery.
• Do not drop or sit on the headphones, or allow them to be immersed in water.
• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is b
headphones, especially for extended periods.
• Do not use these headphones when operating a motor vehicle on a public
outside sounds may present a danger to you or others.
s or
• Sounds that you rely on as reminder
headphones. Be aware of how these sounds vary in character, so you can recognize them as needed.
Please dispose of used or damaged batteries promptly and properly, following
any local regulations. Keep away from children. Do not incinerate.
To return batteries for recycling, contact Bose or your Bose dealer. In the United States
only, call 1-800-905-2180. For other r
back cover.
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The complete
declaration of conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance
warnings may have an unfamiliar character when you are using the
egions, see the contact information on the inside
est to avoid extreme volume when using these
road, or where the inability to hear
e carefully. It will
o excessive heat, the battery
eather where it can be exposed to
.
©2012 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or
otherwise used without prior written permission.
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product.
2. Keep these instructions – for futu
3. Heed all warnings – on t
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water or moisture – Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
ink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.
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6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by Bose Corporation. Unplug the battery charger from the wall
et before cleaning.
outl
7. Do not block any ventil
8. Do not install
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Bose.
10. Unplug the battery charger during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time – to
damage to this product.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personne l. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damag
have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped – Do not at
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other haz ards. Please call Bose to be referred t o an aut horized service
center near you.
near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
ed in any way: such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects
ation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Compliance with FCC rules (U.S.A., only)
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.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply wit h 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 int erference to radio communications. However,
this 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 off and on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow ing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circ
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV te
FCC WARNING
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could vo id the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
• Proper connections must be used for connection to a host computer and /or peripherals in order to meet FCC
emission limits.
re reference.
he product and in the owner’s guide.
tempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers
uit than the one to
chnician for help.
which the receiver is connected.
prev
ent
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Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod touch, and MacBook are
trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to co
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.Please note that
the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
nnect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been
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Important Safety Instructions
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Welcome
Adjustable
headband
Power switch with
power indicator
Replaceable ear
cushions
Rotating
earcups
Ports
R (right)
mark
L (left)
mark
Battery
Battery
charger
Audio cable with remote and mic
Dual-plug
adapter
Carrying case
Audio cable
Welcom e
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
and microphone for select Apple products allows convenient control of music,
voice applications and calls.
comfortable fit. An additional
audio cable with remote
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Accessories included:
IMPORTANT: Before initial headphone use, it is important to fully charge the
battery for a minimum of two hours. See “Charging the battery” on page 6.
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Preparing Your Headphones
Indicator:
On = Charging
Off = Charging complete
Flashing = See “Troubleshooting”
on page 12.
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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.
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1. Insert the battery into the charger.
2. Swing the plug pr
3. Plug the charger into a live AC (mains) outlet.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT STORE A BATTERY IN THE CHARGER.
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• After charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the battery.
• Storing a battery in the charger diminishes the charged state of the battery ov
er time and may permanently reduce the capacity of the battery.
ongs out of the charger body.
Battery handling and precautions
• The battery does not have to be completely discharged in order to charge it.
Yo u can charge the battery at any time.
• Never leave the battery in a discharged state. Charge after use and before storage.
• Avoid extreme temperatures when charging the battery. Battery charging should
occur within the temperature range of 32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C).
• A fully charged battery provides approximately 25 hours of use. Replace the battery
w
t no longer provides adequate power after charging. To order a replacement
hen i
battery, see “Troubleshooting” on page 12.
• Keep the terminals on the battery, in the charger, and in the right earcup of the
headphones clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor electrical connections and affect performance. For cleaning instructions, see “Cleaning” on page 12.
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Preparing Your Headphones
Right
earcup
Battery
Headband
Installing the battery
Be sure to fully charge the battery before
first use. See “Charging the battery” on
page 6.
1. Make sure the headphones power
switch is off.
2. Hold the headphones right earcup
shown.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment.
Be sure
in until it is flush with the earcup.
to push the battery all the way
as
Removing the battery for charging
Perform Step 1 and 2 and lift the battery
straight up and out of the battery
compartment.
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Using Your Headphones
Left
earcup
Headphones
cord
Power switch
indicator
Right earcup
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.
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As you put on the headphones, observe the L (left) and R (righ
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.
t) markings that identify
Using your headphones for audio with noise reduction
For listening to an audio source, you need to use the supplied headphones cord.
1. Plug the appropriate end of the head-
phones cord into the left earcup.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into the
audio device (see “Connecting to portable and home audio devices” on
page 10).
3. T
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urn on the audio device, making sure
the volume is initial
4. Turn on your headphones. The power
switch i
5. Set the volume level
control on the audio device.
ndicator should light.
ly set to a low level.
using the volume
Using your headphones only
for noise reduction
When using the headphones just for noise
reduction, you do not need to connect the
headphones cord. Just turn on your
headphones and put them on your head.
When the battery needs charging
• When the power switch indicator starts flashing the battery is in a low-charge state.
From the moment the indicator starts flashing, the battery has about four hours of
life left.
• When replacing a battery, make sure you c
two hours. See “Charging the battery” on page 6.
• Before storing the battery for an extended period of time, fully charge the battery to
maximize its life.
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harge the new battery for a minimum of
Using Your Headphones
Volume up
Answer/End
Volume down
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
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
by all iPod models.
Using the headphones with your Apple device
The Bose® QuietComfort® 3 headphones come with a small
in-line remote with an integrated microphone for convenient
control of select Apple products. Easily control
track selection and voice applications, plus switch between
your calls and music.
Note: Full controls may not be available for some Apple products.
Headphone controls
Basic functions
Increase volume Press and release the + button.
Decrease volume Press and release the – button.
Call-related functions
Answer a call When you receive an incoming call, press and release the
End a call Press and release the Answer/End button.
Decline an incoming call Press and hold the Answer/End button for about 2 seconds,
Switch to an incoming or on-hold
call and put the current call on
hold
Switch to an incoming or on-hold
call and end the current call
Use Voice Control Press and hold the Answer/End button. See iPhone
Media playback functions
Play or pause a song or video Press and release the Answer/End button.
Skip to the next song or chapter Press and release the Answer/End button twice quickly.
Fast-forward Press and release the Answer/End button twice quickly and
Go to the previous song or
chapter
Rewind Press and release the Answer/End button three times
Answer/End button to answer.
then release.
While on a call, press and release the
once.
Press and release again to switch back to the first call.
While on a call, press and hold the Answer/End button for
about two seconds, then release.
User Guide for compatibility and usage information about
this feature
hold the second press.
Press and release the Answer/End button three times
quickly.
quickly and hold the third press.
by iPod nano (4th generation and later),
and later). Audio is s
upported
volume,
Answer/End
button
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Using Your Headphones
Headphones
cord jack
Dual 3.5 mm
plugs
Headphones
cord jack
Single 3.5
mm plug
Movable
plug
Connecting to portable and home audio devices
The 3.5 mm plug on the headphones cord allows you to connect
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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 sin
Note: Airline audio may not equal the high-quality audio you
experience from a home stereo or portable source.
Connecting to dual output jacks
Plug the headphone cord into the dual-plug
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adapter and insert it into the dual output
jacks.
Connecting to a single output jack
Pivot the movable plug so that it snaps in
place against the adapter body. Plug the
headphone cord into the adapter and insert
it into the single output jack.
The dual-plug adapter lowers the volume
levels of str
e common on airline systems.
ar
If you find that the volume level is too low, remove the adapter and plug the
headphon
WARNING: Use only the Bose
ong audio output signals that
e cord directly into the 3.5 mm output jack.
airplane seat jacks. DO NOT use adapters intended for mobile phones as
this cou
overheat
sensation
ld result in personal injury such as burns or property damage due to
ing. Remove and disconnect immediately if you experience warming
or loss of audio.
gle 3.5 mm output jacks.
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airline adapter to connect headphone to
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Care and Maintenance
Left
Right
Charger
Dual-plug
adapter
Headphones
Battery
Space for
headphones
cord
Care and Maintenance
Folding and storing
QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones feature rotating earcups
that fold flat for easy, convenient storage.
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.
The foam tray holding the battery and charger is removable, allowing you to store
other items, such as an MP3 player, in the case.
Note: To maximize battery life, always charge the battery before storing it and never
store the battery
in the charger.
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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
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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 charger before cleaning it.
• DO NOT use a moist cloth to clean the electric
charger, or in the battery compartment of the headphones.
al contacts on the battery, in the
Troubleshooting
If you experience any trouble using your headphones, try the instructions in the
following table. If you still need help, call for technical assistance. In the United States
only, call 1-800-905-2113. For other regions, see the contact information on the inside
back cover.
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Problem What to do
No noise reduction • Make sure the headphones power switch is on.
• Charge the battery.
Low or no volume • Make sure the audio source is on and the volume is turned up.
• Do not use the dual-plug adapter.
• Check the headphones cord connection at the source and the
ea
.
rcup
Crackling noise;
intermittent loss of
noise reduction
Low rumbling
sound
Charger indicator
is flashi
ng
Short battery life
after charging
Microphone is not
picking up sound
• Charge the battery.
• Clean the contacts on the battery and in the battery
compartment. See “Cleaning” on page 12.
• Replace the battery.
• Adjust earcup fit on your ears.
• Make sure earcup ports are not blocked.
• Remove the battery, wait 10 seconds, and insert it again.
• Unplug the charger, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again.
• Make sure the air temperature is within the acceptable range
for char
• Replace the battery.
• Replace the charger.
• Replace the battery.
• Replace the charger.
• Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected to the
headphone jack.
• Make sure the microphone is not being blocked or covered.
The microphone is located on the back of the Answer/End
button.
ging, 32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C).
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting (cont.)
Problem What to do
Phone is not
responding to
button presses
Apple product is not
• Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected to
the headphone jack.
• For multi-press functions: Vary speed of presses.
• Full controls may not be available for some Apple products.
responding to remote
Reattaching earcup cushions
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
2. Pu
sh the cushion onto the earcup.
the earcup.
3. Press in around the outside edge of the cushion
to snap it in place.
4. Make sure t
he cushion is flush all the way
around and that there are no gaps between the
cushion and the earcup.
Accessories
You can purchase accessories from your Bose® dealer on the Internet (www.Bose.com
or over the phone. See the inside back cover for contact information.
•Battery
• Battery charger • Replacement ear cushions
• Carrying case • Accessory kit (includes adapters and extension cable)
• 5 ft. (1.5 m) audio extension cable
®
•QC
3 Mobile Communications Kit
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Power ratings
Battery charger: 100VAC - 240VAC, 5.5W
Battery: 3.7VDC, 200mAh
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Part
Name
PCBs
Metal
parts
Plastic
parts
Speakers
Cables
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is
below the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
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 in SJ/T 11363-2006.
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Lead
Mercury
(Pb)
(Hg) Cadmium (Cd)
X 0 0 0 0 0
X 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
X 0 0 0 0 0
X 0 0 0 0 0
Hexavalent
(CR(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyl (PBB)
diphenylether (PBDE)
Polybrominated
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Owner’s Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilisation
©2012 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
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