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Care and maintenance 

Cleaning your headphones  

Applies to:  

 

QC20 noise cancelling headphones – Apple devices

  

 

QC20 noise cancelling headphones – Samsung/Android™ devices 

 

 

QuietControl 30 wireless headphones

  

 

Bose Hearphones

  

It's important to clean the ear tips and earbuds of all Bose® in-ear headphones and headsets, 
including the fine mesh screens on each earbud. This helps to ensure the best audio 
performance. Even a small amount of debris can cause the sound to fade or cut out altogether. 

 

To clean the ear tips, remove them from the earbuds and wash them with mild soap. 
Make sure you thoroughly rinse and dry them with a soft cloth (allow them to 
completely dry before reattaching them to the earbuds) 

 

To clean the earbuds, remove the ear tips from the earbuds and lightly brush the mesh 
screens with a soft dry cloth (be careful not to push ear wax into the mesh surface or 
port hole). Then reattach the ear tips 

 

To deep clean the mesh screen, follow these steps: 

1.

 

Remove the tips from the earbuds 

2.

 

Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide (maximum concentration, 3%) to the mesh 
surface of the earbud using a soft cloth or tissue (be careful not to allow excess liquid to 
enter the open port on the earbud) 

3.

 

Let the earbuds sit for five minutes to allow the wax to soften 

4.

 

Wet a soft-bristled toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide (maximum concentration, 3%) 
and gently scrub the mesh screen to loosen and remove the wax without allowing 
excess hydrogen peroxide to enter the open port on the earbud 

5.

 

After the mesh surface is clean, gently shake out any excess liquid and debris, and dry 
the earbud with a soft cloth 

6.

 

Reattach the ear tips 

Caring for your Bose® product  

Applies to:  

 

QC20 noise cancelling headphones – Apple devices

  

 

QC20 noise cancelling headphones – Samsung/Android™ devices 

 

There are a few simple things you can do to maintain your headphones.  

Summary of Contents for QuietControl 20

Page 1: ...ul not to push ear wax into the mesh surface or port hole Then reattach the ear tips To deep clean the mesh screen follow these steps 1 Remove the tips from the earbuds 2 Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide maximum concentration 3 to the mesh surface of the earbud using a soft cloth or tissue be careful not to allow excess liquid to enter the open port on the earbud 3 Let the earbuds sit for...

Page 2: ...eadphones Apple devices QC20 noise cancelling headphones Samsung Android devices In Aware mode Bose proprietary technology uses one of the microphones within the earbud to pick up surrounding sounds and send them to the user s ear This makes it possible for the user to hear what is going on around them while still listening to their audio At the same time Aware mode enhances the listening experien...

Page 3: ... remaining Green blinking Power on Less than 3 hours of battery life remaining None Off Power off or battery depleted While charging the headphones Green solid Charging complete Amber blinking Charging Red Error Mode Indicator Green On Noise cancelling mode on None Off Aware mode on Wearing your headphones Applies to QC20 noise cancelling headphones Apple devices QC20 noise cancelling headphones S...

Page 4: ...e the amount of loose cord between the left and right earpiece Using the clothing clip Use the clothing clip to fasten the cable to your clothing for convenience and stability and to help manage the cable This can be helpful during high movement activities or when using just one earpiece ...

Page 5: ...rted only by iPod nano 4th generation or later iPod classic 120GB 160GB iPod touch 2nd generation or later iPhone 3GS or later and iPad The remote is supported by iPod shuffle 3rd generation or later Audio is supported by all iPod models and iPad Headset controls Note Product appearance may vary slightly Basic functions increase volume press and release the button decrease volume press and release...

Page 6: ...uide for compatibility and usage information about this feature Note The answer end button also houses the microphone Media playback functions play or pause a song or video press and release skip to the next song or chapter press and release twice quickly fast forward press and release twice quickly and hold the second press go to the previous song or chapter press and release three times quickly ...

Page 7: ...call press and hold the answer end button for about two seconds then release switch to an incoming or on hold call and put the current call on hold while on a call press and release the answer end button once press and release again to switch back to the first call switch to an incoming or on hold call and end the current call while on a call press and hold the answer end button for about two seco...

Page 8: ... twice or press and hold the answer end button for a few seconds to perform functions Answering calls When you receive an incoming call press and release the answer end button to answer the call Ending calls When you are ready to end your call press and release the answer end button Note Some unique phone and music playback functions like last number redial voice commands and track navigation are ...

Page 9: ... power switch to ON The headphones will turn on in noise cancelling mode which reduces most sounds around you Note When the power is off the headphones will still provide unpowered audio For the best audio quality turn the power on Switching modes on the side of the remote press the mode button to switch to aware mode this allows you to hear some sounds around you such as traffic ...

Page 10: ... portable devices such as an iPod Identifying your headset Applies to QC20 noise cancelling headphones Apple devices QC20 noise cancelling headphones Samsung Android devices To identify your headset look on the back of the microphone volume control housing If you have a Samsung Galaxy version it will be indicated by an S The Apple headset will be blank ...

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