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Page 2: ...e 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 mode at any time the inability to hear surrounding sounds may present a danger to yourself or others e g while riding a ...
Page 3: ...approved LPS power supply which meets local regulatory requirements e g UL CSA VDE CCC 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 Do NOT wear while ch...
Page 4: ...junction with any other antenna or transmitter Meets IMDA Requirements FCC ID A94437310 IC 3232A 437310 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 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 recyc...
Page 5: ... 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 886 2 2514 7676 Mexico Importer Bose de México S de R L de C V Paseo de las Palmas ...
Page 6: ...ory 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 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Bo...
Page 7: ...ALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Package Nanopb Copyright 2011 Petteri Aimonen jpa at nanopb mail kapsi fi The Nanopb package is subject to the license terms reprinted below Zlib License 2011 Petteri Aimonen jpa at nanopb mail kapsi fi This software is provided as is without any express or implied warranty In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software Perm...
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Page 10: ...Action button 20 NOISE CANCELLATION Noise cancelling modes 21 Change the noise cancelling mode 21 VOICE CONTROL Access voice control 22 BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device 23 Disconnect a mobile device 25 Reconnect a mobile device 25 Connect another mobile device 25 Identify connected mobile devices 25 Switch between two connected mobile devices 25 Reconnec...
Page 11: ...tus 29 Charging status 30 Update and error status 30 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar 31 Benefits 31 Compatible products 31 Connect using the Bose Music app 31 Reconnect to a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Store the headphones 33 Clean the headphones 34 Replacement parts and accessories 34 Limited warranty 34 Serial number location 35 ...
Page 12: ...CONTENTS 1 2 E N G TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 36 Other solutions 36 Restore the headphones to factory settings 39 ...
Page 13: ...ded Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones Carry case USB Type C cable 3 5 mm to 2 5 mm audio cable NOTE If any part of your product is damaged do not use it Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service Visit worldwide Bose com Support QC45 worldwide Bose com Support QC45 ...
Page 14: ...guage and access new features through updates NOTE If you ve already created a Bose Music account for another Bose product add the headphones to your existing account see the bottom of page 14 DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1 On your mobile device download the Bose Music app BOSE MUSIC 2 Follow the app instructions ADD THE HEADPHONES TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT To add your Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones ...
Page 15: ...1 5 E N G HEADPHONE CONTROLS Power Bluetooth switch Volume down Action button Multi function button 2 5 mm audio cable port USB C port Volume up ...
Page 16: ... to the right A voice prompt announces the battery level and the status light glows according to the current charge level see page 29 Standby timer The standby timer conserves the battery when the headphones are not being used To set up and customize the standby timer use the Bose Music app ...
Page 17: ...1 7 E N G HEADPHONE CONTROLS POWER OFF Slide the Power Bluetooth switch to the left NOTE When the headphones are powered off noise cancellation is disabled ...
Page 18: ...me up Multi function button Volume down FUNCTION WHAT TO DO Play Pause Press the Multi function button Skip forward Double press the Multi function button Skip backward Triple press the Multi function button Volume up Press H Volume down Press z NOTES To quickly increase the volume press and hold H To quickly decrease the volume press and hold z ...
Page 19: ...or 1 second Answer a second incoming call and put the current call on hold While on a call and a second incoming call is ringing press the Multi function button Decline a second incoming call and stay on current call While on a call and a second incoming call is ringing press and hold the Multi function button for 1 second Switch between two calls While two calls are active double press the Multi ...
Page 20: ...ows you to quickly and easily switch between noise cancelling modes The Action button is located on the back of the left earcup Action button To switch between Quiet Mode and Aware Mode press the Action button For information about noise cancelling modes see page 21 ...
Page 21: ...io Choose your noise noise cancelling mode based on your listening preferences and environment NOISE CANCELLING MODES MODE DESCRIPTION Quiet World class noise cancellation with Bose optimized audio Aware Hear your surroundings while enjoying your audio NOTE When powered on the headphones default to the last mode you used CHANGE THE NOISE CANCELLING MODE To change the noise cancelling mode press th...
Page 22: ...the headphones to access voice control on your mobile device To access voice control press and hold the Multi function button for 1 second The Multi function button is located on the back of the right earcup NOTE You can t access voice control while on a call ...
Page 23: ...d the headphones can be actively connected to two devices at a time You can play audio from only one device at a time NOTE For the best experience use the Bose Music app to set up and connect your mobile device see page 14 1 Slide the Power Bluetooth switch to the right l and hold for 3 seconds You hear Ready to connect and the status light blinks blue ...
Page 24: ...ally found in the Settings menu 3 Select your headphones from the device list TIP Look for the name you entered for your headphones in the Bose Music app If you didn t name your headphones the default name appears QuietComfort 45 Once connected you hear Connected to device name and the status light glows solid blue for 10 seconds ...
Page 25: ...n Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device CONNECT ANOTHER MOBILE DEVICE To connect another device download the Bose Music app see page 14 or use the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device see page 23 NOTE You can only play audio from one device at a time IDENTIFY CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES Slide the Power Bluetooth switch to the right l and release to hear which device is curr...
Page 26: ...ct device name You hear a tone that indicates when the device is connected 4 Play audio on the connected mobile device NOTE If two devices are already connected to the headphones the newly connected device replaces the second device that was previously connected CLEAR THE HEADPHONE DEVICE LIST 1 Slide the Power Bluetooth switch to the right l and hold for 15 seconds until you hear Bluetooth device...
Page 27: ... wireless device or to continue using the headphones if the battery is depleted 1 Connect the cable into the 2 5 mm port on the left earcup 2 Connect the other end of the cable into the 3 5 mm port on your device NOTE You can use the headphones powered on or off when the the audio cable is connected ...
Page 28: ...y charged the status light glows solid white The headphones don t play while charging Charging time Allow up to 2 5 hours to fully charge the headphones Hear the battery level Each time you power on the headphones a voice prompt announces the battery level When the headphone battery is low you hear Battery low please charge now NOTE To visually check the battery see the status light l ocated on th...
Page 29: ...hows the Bluetooth connection status LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Blinking blue Ready to connect Solid blue 10 seconds Connected BATTERY STATUS Shows the battery level LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Solid white Medium to full charge Solid amber Low charge TIP You can also check the battery level using the Bose Music app ...
Page 30: ...mes Charging begins Solid amber Charging Solid white Full charge UPDATE AND ERROR STATUS Shows the update or error status LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Fast blinking white 10 seconds Updating software via USB Slow blinking white 30 to 60 seconds Updating software wirelessly Blinking amber and white Error contact Bose customer service ...
Page 31: ...opular compatible products include Bose Smart Soundbar 700 Bose Soundbar 700 Bose Soundbar 500 Bose Smart Speaker 500 Bose Home Speaker 500 Bose Home Speaker 300 Bose Portable Smart Speaker Bose Portable Home Speaker New products are added periodically For a complete list and more information visit worldwide Bose com Support Groups worldwide Bose com Support Groups Connect using the Bose Music app...
Page 32: ...onnect to the two most recently connected Bluetooth devices including your soundbar or speaker NOTES Your soundbar or speaker must be within range 30 ft or 9 m and powered on If the headphones don t reconnect see Headphones don t reconnect to a previously connected Bose Smart Soundbar or Speaker on page 38 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS ...
Page 33: ...the headphones flat into the case 1 Rotate both earcups inward so they lay flat Left earcup Right earcup 2 Fold the left earcup up toward the headband NOTES Make sure to power off the headphones when not in use Before storing the headphones for more than a few months make sure the battery is fully charged ...
Page 34: ...rough Bose customer service Visit worldwide Bose com Support QC45 worldwide Bose com Support QC45 LIMITED WARRANTY Your headphones are covered by a limited warranty Visit our website at global Bose com warranty global Bose com warranty for details of the limited warranty To register your product visit global Bose com register global Bose com register for instructions Failure to register will not a...
Page 35: ...the inner screen that covers and protects the components inside the earcup To view the serial number grab the scrim at the top edge and gently peel it away CAUTION Be careful not to press down on or remove any other components inside the earcup as this could damage the headphones S N 01 10 01 00 01 00 01 0A E S N 011001000100010AE Scrim ...
Page 36: ...ower on Charge the battery Headphones don t connect with your mobile device Disconnect the back up audio cable Disconnect the USB charging cable On your mobile device Disable the Bluetooth feature and then re enable Delete your Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones from the Bluetooth list on your device Connect again Move your mobile device closer to the headphones and away from any interference or obst...
Page 37: ...e on your mobile device Poor sound quality Use a different music source Connect another mobile device see page 25 Disconnect the second device Move your mobile device closer to the headphones and away from any interference or obstructions Try a locally stored music or video file on your mobile device No sound from a device connected by the back up audio cable Secure the ends of the back up audio c...
Page 38: ... device and the Bluetooth light blinks blue Make sure that the headphones are within 30 ft 9 m of your soundbar or speaker Headphones don t reconnect to a previously connected Bose Smart Soundbar or Speaker Reconnect a previously connected device see page 26 Delayed audio when connected to a Bose Smart Soundbar or Speaker Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates ...
Page 39: ...tooth list on your device 2 Remove the headphones from your Bose account using the Bose Music app NOTE For more information about how to remove the headphones from your Bose account using the Bose Music app visit worldwide Bose com Support QC45 worldwide Bose com Support QC45 3 Slide the Power Bluetooth switch to the right l and hold At the same time press and hold the Action button for 30 seconds...
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