User's Manual

Jack / Control Description
(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 once
l Bluetooth pairing – Press and hold 4 sec
l Power Off – Press and hold 5 sec
(i)
Status LED indicator
Indicates the battery status and condition of the
Sound Blaster E3.
White: Power ON / Battery full
Red: Battery low
White (blinking): Battery charging
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 3.50 mm
(1/8-inch) plug.
OR
Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs
on powered analog speakers with a 3.50 mm
(1/8-inch) plug.
OR
Connects to microphones with a 3.50 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.
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