SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Product Information Guide

Welcome to Arctis

Your new headset is the result of more than 15 years of gaming expertise and SteelSeries' unyielding pursuit of perfection. The Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset offers the best gaming microphone available, 7.1 surround sound, and comfort and style unlike anything experienced before.

Package Contents

  • Headset
  • Main cable (1.2 m)
  • Dual 3.5 mm extension (1.8 m)
  • Micro USB charging cable
  • Product information guide

System Requirements // Compatibility

  • PC / Mac
  • PS4 / Switch / Xbox One
  • Mobile

Find help at support.steelseries.com

Product Overview

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset includes the following components:

  • 01: Ski goggle headband
  • 02: Main headset cable
  • 03: Dual 3.5mm 'Y' extension cable
  • 04: Micro USB charging cable
  • 05: Breathable moisture-wicking ear cushions
  • 06: Retractable microphone
  • 07: USB charging port
  • 08: Power button
  • 09: Microphone mute button
  • 10: Volume control
  • 11: Main cable jack
  • 12: Headphone share jack

Find accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com

Setup

Nintendo Switch Chat

  1. Connect the main cable (02) from the headset to the Switch.
  2. Pair the headset to your mobile device.
  3. Download the Switch chat app on your mobile device.
  4. Game and chat audio will be mixed together in the headset.

Find help at support.steelseries.com

Microphone

Retractable microphone

The microphone (06) can be retracted and positioned for optimal use. For best results, position the microphone close to the corner of your mouth with the flat surface facing you.

Bluetooth

Pairing

With the headset off, press and hold the power button (08) for 6 seconds. The power LED will blink rapidly. On your mobile device, scan for Bluetooth headsets and select Arctis 3 Bluetooth.

Control

  • Answer/End Voice Call: Single press the power button (08).
  • Play/Pause Music: Single press the power button (08).
  • Skip Track: Double press the power button (08).

Charging

The color of the power button (08) indicates the battery level:

  • Green: 100-50%
  • Yellow: 49-20%
  • Red: 19-10%
  • Red (fast blink): 9-1%

To charge the headset, connect the micro USB charging cable (04) from the headset to a PC or any USB power source.

Ski Goggle Headband

The ski goggle headband features Velcro straps for adjustment. Tighten or loosen the straps on the sides of the headband to achieve the desired fit.

Accessory headbands are available at steelseries.com

SteelSeries Engine Software Requirements

Platforms:

  • Windows 7 – Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.8 – 10.11

120 MB of free disk space is required for installation. SteelSeries 7.1 Surround is available only on Windows.

For assistance, visit support.steelseries.com.

Regulatory Information

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada's RSS-210. It is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It complies with FCC radiation exposure limits and IC radiation exposure limits for uncontrolled environments. This product also complies with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE directives.

For detailed compliance information, please refer to the full text of the EU declaration of conformity available at steelseries.com.

Contact Information

Asia

SteelSeries ApS. Taiwan Branch
16F, No.150, Jian-Yi Rd., Chung Ho Dist.
New Taipei City, Taiwan

+886 2 8226 3858

USA

656 W Randolph St, Suite 3E
Chicago, IL 60661, USA

+1 312 258 9467

Europe

Dirch Passers Allé 27, 5.Sal 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark

+45 702 500 75

Product Details

Product: Headset

Model No.: HS-00015

Rated: 5V =, 500mA

Made in China

Operating Temperature: 0 to +40 °C

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