JLab Work Buds User Manual
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Pairing Your Earbuds
- Step 1: Remove earbuds from charging case and remove stickers. Place earbuds back in charging case and plug in.
Diagram: Shows JLab Work Buds earbuds being removed from their charging case, with small stickers on the earbuds. - Step 2: Blue lights on the case indicate charging. Remove earbuds from case.
Diagram: Shows the charging case with blue indicator lights, and earbuds being removed. - Step 3: One earbud will flash blue/white indicating it is ready to pair with your device. Select 'JLab Work Buds' in your device's ? Bluetooth settings.
Diagram: Shows one earbud flashing blue/white, and a smartphone screen displaying Bluetooth settings with 'JLab Work Buds' as an available device.
Choose Side
Replace the microphone stem in both earbuds.
Diagram: Shows two JLab Work Buds earbuds, each with a detachable microphone stem. One stem is labeled 'д' (right) and the other 'л' (left).
Finding Your Fit
- Step 1: Place in ear and rotate for best fit.
Diagram: Shows an earbud being inserted into an ear, with a close-up of the ear tip and the "Cush Fin™" component. - Step 2: Bend microphone ? towards mouth for clear sound.
- Step 3: Try all Cush Fins and ear tips for best fit and seal.
Diagram: Displays a collection of different ear tips and "Cush Fin™" attachments.
Usage Modes
Leave the microphone ready between calls or fold it for travel. Fold the charging case ? to secure earbuds for travel.
Diagram: Shows the charging case in both open and closed positions, illustrating how to store the earbuds for travel.
Controls
LEFT EARBUD ?
- Volume Down: 1 ? tap
- SIRI (iOS) or "OK GOOGLE" (ANDROID): 2 ? taps
- Change EQ: 3 ? taps (cycles EQ presets) ?️
- Music/Movie Mode: ✊ press and hold > 1 sec
- Answer Call: 1 ? tap ?
- End Call: ✊ press and hold > 1 sec ?
- Reject Call: ✊ press and hold > 1 sec ❌
RIGHT EARBUD ?
- Volume Up: 1 ? tap ?
- Play/Pause: 2 ? taps ▶️/⏸️
- Be Aware Mode: 3 ? taps (changes 2 sound settings)
- Track Forward: ✊ press and hold > 1 sec ⏩
- Answer Call: 1 ? tap ?
- End Call: ✊ press and hold > 1 sec ?
- Reject Call: ✊ press and hold > 1 sec ❌
Charging
CHARGE EARBUDS ?
Placing in the charging case ? will automatically TURN OFF and begin charging. Earbud LEDs will pulse blue while charging and turn off when fully charged.
Diagram: Shows earbuds placed inside the charging case, with blue LED lights indicating charging status.
Removing earbuds will automatically turn them on and connect to the last device. To turn off without the case, turn off ? Bluetooth on your device. Earbuds will turn off after 3 minutes.
CHARGE CASE ?
Connect JLab Work earbuds to a computer or output device from USB 5V 1A (or less).
Diagram: Shows the charging case connected via a USB cable to a computer.
LED indicator blinks blue when charging and turns solid blue when fully charged.
Multipoint Connectivity
Connect 2 devices simultaneously ?:
- Step 1: When FIRST device is connected, turn off ? Bluetooth in device settings. Earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing.
Diagram: Shows a smartphone screen with Bluetooth turned off. - Step 2: Go to ? Bluetooth settings for your SECOND device and connect to 'JLab Work Buds'.
Diagram: Shows a smartphone screen connecting to 'JLab Work Buds' via Bluetooth. - Step 3: Go to your FIRST device that has Bluetooth settings. Turn on ? Bluetooth and connect to 'JBuds Work earbuds'.
Diagram: Shows a smartphone screen with Bluetooth turned on, connecting to 'JLab Work Buds'.
The Right Sound for Every Moment
We understand sound is personal. Choose your sound settings from our EQ3 presets and tailor your sound to what you're doing.
EQ MODES ?️
- JLab SIGNATURE: JLab C3™™ signature sound with amplified vocals and bass
- BEST FOR: Best option for most music genres (Pop, rock, country, electronic music and more)
- BALANCED: Even sound without additional enhancements
- BEST FOR: Podcasts, audiobooks, Classical music
- BASS BOOST: Increased bass and sub-bass
- BEST FOR: Workouts, sports, fitness, hip-hop, rap, and electronic music
- "CUSTOM": Customizable EQ setting (download JLab app to customize).
Quick Tips ?
- Both earbuds can connect to your device and be used independently. Simply remove an earbud from the charging case and it will auto connect.
- Earbuds can be used with or without the microphone stem, but the microphone will improve voice quality and reduce background noise for a clear voice mode.
- Choosing the right ear tips significantly improves audio quality due to proper driver seal. Try all ear tips for best results.
Audio Cues ?
- Power On: ? Beep
- Bluetooth Connected: ? Beep
- Low Battery: ? "Low Battery"
- Power Off: ? Beep
When power is reduced to 10%, 'Low Battery' will play.
Download The App ?
Customize JLab Work earbuds features and update to the latest software. Download the JLab app from the Apple/Google Play store.
? Download on the App Store | ▶️ GET IT ON Google Play
Diagram: Shows icons for Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and a QR code labeled "SCAN ME".
Troubleshooting ❓
NO SOUND IN ONE EARBUD OR EARBUDS ARE UNPAIRED (MANUAL RESET) ?
- Keep earbuds in charging station ? and forget 'JLab Work Buds' in your ? Bluetooth device settings.
Diagram: Shows a smartphone screen with Bluetooth settings. - Quickly tap 7 times on the second earbud in the charging case. Earbud flashes blue 4 times.
Diagram: Shows an earbud inside the charging case being tapped multiple times. - Quickly tap 7 times on the second earbud in the charging case. Earbud flashes blue 4 times.
Diagram: Shows an earbud inside the charging case being tapped multiple times. - Remove both earbuds from the charging case. One earbud will flash blue/white indicating it is ready to pair with your device.
Diagram: Shows both earbuds removed from the case, with one earbud flashing blue/white.
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