Jabra Evolve 75 User Manual

1. Welcome

Thank you for using the Jabra Evolve 75. We hope you will enjoy it!

JABRA EVOLVE 75 FEATURES

• Superior Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• Integrated busylight to enhance your productivity
• MultiUse connectivity to two Bluetooth® devices, enabling you take calls and listen to music from the same headset
• HD voice and world class speakers
• Up to 30 meter/100 feet Bluetooth connectivity

2. Overview

Diagram of the Jabra Evolve 75 headset showing labeled components: Mute (microphone boom), Busylight (indicator light), Bluetooth LED, Listen-in (speaker area), Volume up, Next track (hold), Answer/end call, Open Microsoft Teams notification*, Play/pause music** (hold), Volume down, Previous track (hold), On/Off/Pairing switch, Battery LED, USB charging port, ANC button.

• *Requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
• **Not supported for Microsoft Teams headset variant

2.1 Included accessories

Images of included accessories: Jabra Link 380 USB-A Bluetooth adapter, USB charging cable, Pouch. A charging stand is shown with a note '(not supplied in all variants)'.

Replacement accessories are available online at jabra.com/accessories.

2.2 Optional accessories

Image of ear cushions.

Replacement ear cushions are available online at jabra.com/accessories.

3. How to wear

Position the microphone close to your mouth (2 cm or 3/4 inch). The microphone is bendable for personal preference.

Illustration showing the microphone positioned near the mouth, with dimensions indicated as 2 cm or 3/4 inch.

Rotate the microphone up to mute, or down to un-mute.

Two illustrations showing the microphone being rotated upwards to mute and downwards to unmute.

When the microphone is not needed, rotate it upwards and magnetically attach to the headband.

3.1 Replacing the ear cushions

Rotate the ear cushions counter-clockwise and gently pry them off to completely remove them from the headset. To attach the new ear cushions, place them in the same position and rotate clockwise to lock them in place.

Three illustrations showing the process of removing and attaching ear cushions: rotating counter-clockwise, prying off, and rotating clockwise to lock.

Do not use or wear the headset when the ear cushions are not attached. Replacement ear cushions can be purchased via jabra.com/accessories.

3.2 Fold-flat storage

The earcups can be folded-flat for easy storage.

Illustration of the Jabra Evolve 75 headset with earcups folded flat.

4. How to charge

4.1 Using the charging stand

Plug the charging stand into a powered USB port on your PC, docking station, or wall charger, and then dock the headset. It takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the headset.

Illustration showing a laptop connected to a charging stand via USB, and the headset docked on the stand. A green arrow indicates docking the headset.

When the PC is turned off, the headset will continue to charge only when the charging stand is plugged into a powered USB port.

4.2 Using the USB charging cable

Plug the supplied USB charging cable into a USB port on your PC, docking station, or wall charger. It takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the headset.

Illustration showing a laptop connected to the headset via a USB charging cable. A green arrow indicates plugging the cable into the headset.

4.3 Battery status

To hear the current headset battery status, wear the headset and press the Volume up or Volume down button when not on a call or listening to music.

Illustration of the headset with green arrows pointing to the Volume up and Volume down buttons. Below, a legend shows battery status indicators: Full (green circle), Medium (yellow circle), Low/charging (red circle), Critically low (red circle with white cross).

5. How to connect

5.1 PC (using Jabra Link 380)

Plug the supplied Jabra Link 380 into a USB port on your PC. The Jabra Evolve 75 and the Jabra Link 380 are pre-paired and ready for use out of the box. The Bluetooth range is up to 30 meters or 100 feet.

Illustration showing a laptop with the Jabra Link 380 plugged into a USB port, and the Jabra Evolve 75 headset nearby.

To hear music in the headset you may need to select the Jabra Link 380 as the playback device in your operating system's audio settings.

To manually pair the Jabra Evolve 75 with the Jabra Link 380, download and use Jabra Direct or Jabra Suite for Mac.

5.2 PC (using USB cable)

Ensure the headset is switched on, and then plug the headset into a USB port on your PC using the supplied USB cable.

5.3 Smartphone

Slide and hold the On/Off/Bluetooth switch in the Bluetooth position for 3 seconds and follow the voice-guided instructions to begin pairing the headset to your smartphone.

Illustration showing a smartphone and the headset. A close-up shows the On/Off/Bluetooth switch being moved to the Bluetooth position, with '3 sec.' indicated. A green arrow points to the switch.

The Bluetooth range is up to 10 meters or 30 feet (limited by your smartphone's Bluetooth connectivity).

6. How to use

Diagram of the Jabra Evolve 75 headset showing labeled components: Mute, Busylight, Bluetooth LED, Listen-in, Volume up, Next track (hold), Answer/end call, Open Microsoft Teams notification*, Play/pause music** (hold), Volume down, Previous track (hold), On/Off/Pairing switch, Battery LED, USB charging port, ANC button.

• *Requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
• **Not supported for Microsoft Teams headset variant

6.1 What the buttons do

RIGHT EARCUP

Illustration of the right earcup. A green arrow points to the On/Off/Bluetooth switch. Text indicates 'Turn headset on/off' and 'Slide the On/Off/Bluetooth switch to On or Off'.

• *Requires Microsoft Teams headset variant

Illustrations of the headset earcup showing button presses for various functions like Answer call, End call, Play/pause music, Volume control, Next/Previous track, and Battery status.

Illustration of the left earcup. Text indicates 'Mute/un-mute microphone' and 'Press the Mute button, or rotate the microphone up/down'.

Illustration of the headset with a green arrow pointing to the Mute button. Text indicates 'Turn voice guidance on/off' and 'Hold (5 secs) the Mute button'.

Illustration of the headset. Text indicates 'Siri/Cortana/ Google Now' and 'Press the Mute button, when not on a call or listening to music'.

Illustration of the headset with the On/Off/Bluetooth switch. Text indicates 'Pair Bluetooth device' and 'Slide and hold (3 secs) the On/Off/Bluetooth switch in the Bluetooth position'.

LEFT EARCUP

Illustration of the left earcup. Text indicates 'Listen-in on/off' and 'Press the Listen-in button'.

Illustration of the left earcup. Text indicates 'ANC on/off' and 'Press the ANC button'.

6.2 Multiple call handling

The headset can accept and handle multiple calls at the same time.

RIGHT EARCUP

Illustration of the right earcup. Text describes actions for managing multiple calls: 'Put current call on hold, and answer incoming call' (Press the Answer/End call button), 'Switch between held call and active call' (Hold (2 secs) the Answer/End call button), 'Reject incoming call, and continue current call' (Double-tap Answer/End call button).

6.3 Voice guidance

The voice guidance can be switched on/off by holding the Mute button for 5 seconds, or by using Jabra Direct software on your PC (jabra.com/direct).

Illustration of the headset with a green arrow pointing to the Mute button, with '5 sec.' indicated.

6.4 Busylights

The Busylights on the headset automatically light up red when you are on a call to indicate to colleagues that you are busy. To manually switch the Busylights on/off, press the Volume up and Volume down buttons simultaneously.

Illustration of the headset with green arrows pointing to the Volume up and Volume down buttons, with '5 sec.' indicated.

To de-activate the Busylight function entirely, hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. De-activating the Busylight function will prevent the use of the busylights.

To re-activate the Busylight function, hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.

6.5 Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reduces outside disturbance to a minimum, allowing you to fully focus on your work or call.

Illustration of a person wearing the headset, with sound waves indicating external noise being blocked.

Press the ANC button to switch Active Noise Cancellation on/off.

Illustration of the headset with a green arrow pointing to the ANC button.

6.6 Listen-in

Listen-in enables you to hear your surroundings without having to take off the headset. Your music and calls will be muted (but not paused) when Listen-in is on.

Illustration of a person wearing the headset, with sound waves indicating external sounds being heard.

Press the Listen-in button to switch Listen-in on/off.

Illustration of the headset with a green arrow pointing to the Listen-in button.

6.7 Factory reset

Resetting the Jabra Evolve 75 clears the list of paired Bluetooth devices and all personalized settings.

To perform a factory reset, hold the Answer/End call button and the Volume up button at the same time for 5 seconds.

After the headset has been reset, you will need to re-pair it to the Jabra Link 380, or to your smartphone.

Illustration of the headset with green arrows pointing to the Answer/End call button and the Volume up button, with '5 sec.' indicated.

7. Software

7.1 Jabra Direct

Jabra Direct is PC software designed to support, manage and enable optimal functionality for Jabra devices.

Download via jabra.com/direct

7.2 Suite for Mac

Suite for Mac is software designed to support, manage and enable optimal functionality for Jabra devices on Apple computers.

Download via jabra.com/supportpages/jabra-suite-for-mac

7.3 Firmware update

Firmware updates improve performance, or add new functionality to Jabra devices.

1. Connect the Jabra Evolve 75 to a PC using the USB cable, charging stand, or Jabra Link 380.
2. Install Jabra Direct on your PC, or Suite for Mac on your Mac.
3. Use Jabra Direct or Suite for Mac to check for the latest firmware updates.

8. Support

Find support for the Jabra Evolve 75 or read the FAQ. at jabra.com/evolve75.