TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

What to do

 

 

Cannot hear

• Check headset prioritization settings. Refer to “Multifunction/

communications

Audio priority switch” on page 18.

while listening to

• Make sure all connections are secure (headset to intercom, AUX

audio from AUX

input to headset).

input or AUX input

• Communications audio is not present unless the headset is

does not mute with

incoming

connected to an intercom system.

communications.

 

 

 

Bluetooth® wireless technology

Problem

 

What to do

 

 

 

 

No audio to the

 

• Check to make sure the headset and phone are paired, the multi-

headset while on a

 

function switch is in the top or middle position, and the devices

call.

 

are communicating with each other.

 

 

• Make sure the phone and headset are in range of the Bluetooth

 

 

wireless technology (no more than 30 feet from each other).

 

• Make sure the volume of the Bluetooth wireless technology is

 

 

turned up on the control module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: On initial start-up, a 20-second delay may occur before audio

 

 

can be heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The headset is not

 

• Turn the headset off, then on again.

pairing with my

 

• Follow your phone instructions to remove all devices previously

phone.

 

 

paired with your phone.

 

 

 

 

• Repeat the steps for pairing the headset with your phone. Refer

 

 

to “Pairing the headset with your phone” on page 19.

 

 

 

I cannot answer/end

 

• Make sure your phone is properly paired and connected to the

a call.

 

headset. Refer to “Making and answering calls” on page 22.

 

 

 

The headset does

 

• Make sure the phone has Bluetooth wireless technology enabled.

not reconnect to

 

• Turn the multifunction switch on to the top or middle positions.

my phone when I

 

 

• Press the Bluetooth function button.

turn it on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto off

Problem

Headset does not shut off automatically.

What to do

In the battery compartment, make sure Switch #1 is set to ON (default).

Refer to “The operation switches” on page 9 for details on Auto Off functionality.

It may take up to nine (9) minutes for the headset to shut off when not in use immediately after initial power up.

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Bose A20 manual Bluetooth wireless technology, Auto off

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