Jack / Control
Description
(f)
USB port
Connects to USB ports of PC / laptop for audio output and
input via a Micro-USB connector.
(g)
NFC
Tap your NFC-enabled device on the Sound Blaster E3 to
instantly pair and connect.
(h)
Power /
Bluetooth
button
l
Power On – Press and hold 1 sec
l
Bluetooth
pairing – Press and hold 2 sec
l
Power Off – Press and hold 4 sec
(i)
Status LED indicator
Indicates the battery status and condition of the Sound
Blaster E3.
White
: Power ON / Battery full
Red (blinking)
: Battery low
Red
: Battery charging
Blue (blinking)
:
Bluetooth
pairing
Blue
:
Bluetooth
connected
Off
: Power OFF
(j)
Multifunction button
Audio playback on device
Press to play/pause a track.
Answer/End calls on device
Press once to answer an incoming call.
Press again to end a call.
Note:
The use of the Multifunction button to answer/end calls
is not supported when connected to a computer.
(k)
Clip
Clips on to your clothing or bag for convenient access.
(l)
Microphone
Receives voice input during calls.
(m)
Headphone / Mic In
jack
Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch)
plug.
OR
Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs on
powered analog speakers with a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) plug.
OR
Connects to microphones with a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Note:
An external microphone can only be used when the
Sound Blaster E3 is connected to a computer via USB
connection. See
Setting Up Your Audio Device
–
Connecting to Headphones / Speakers /
Microphone
.
Sound Blaster E3
– About Your Hardware
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