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USER MANUAL
ELITE
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ACTIVE
GEN 2
Technology for life's new rhythm

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Oscar Ramos
January 31, 2025

What is the button on the jabra case 8 2 gen for ? And why does the jabra 8 2nd gen case die without use to 10 from a full charge ?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The function of the button on the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 case is not specified in the provided context. The reason why the case may lose charge quickly when not in use is also not explained in the provided context.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ELITE ACTIVE GEN 2 Technology for life’s new rhythm...
  • Page 2 A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories.
  • Page 3 ® © 2024 GN Audio A /S. All rights reserved. Jabra is a ® trademark of GN Audio A/S. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Audio A/S is under license.
  • Page 4 4.1 Charging the earbuds 4.2 Fast charge the earbuds 4.3 Charging the Smart case using USB 4.4 Charging the Smart case using the Jabra wireless charging pad 5. What the LEDs mean ....15 6. How to pair ........17 6.1 Pairing with a mobile device...
  • Page 5 7.17 Audio notifications 7.18 Update firmware 7.19 Reset the earbuds 8. Applications and firmware update .......... 42 8.1 Jabra Sound+ 9. Support ........43 9.1 FAQ and technical specifications 9.2 How to care for your earbuds 9.3 Replacement accessories 9.4 Using replacement earbuds...
  • Page 6 1. Welcome Thank you for using the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2. We hope you will enjoy it! Here are some key features you will benefit from the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2: • Fully sweatproof, waterproof & workout-proof •...
  • Page 7 2. Overview LEFT EARBUD RIGHT EARBUD Microphones Left Right button button Microphones Microphones Smart case Earbuds battery LED Smart case battery LED Smart case button Charging port...

  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    2.1 Included accessories EarGels pre-mounted on the earbuds USB-C to USB-C/3.5mm connector cable 2.2 Optional accessories Optional accessories are available at jabra.com/ accessories Wireless charging pad...

  • Page 9: How To Wear

    3. How to wear Microphone Insert each earbud into your ear and ensure the microphones are pointed towards your mouth.
  • Page 10 3.1 Changing EarGels For optimal audio and ANC experience, it is recommended to try on all EarGel sizes. The fit should feel light and comfortable and you may need a different size EarGel for each ear. The medium EarGels are pre-mounted on the earbuds.

  • Page 11: How To Charge

    4. How to charge Get up to 8 hours on a single charge with ANC on, with a total charge of up to 32 hours with the Smart case. If you use the earbuds without ANC and HearThrough, you’ll get even more battery, with up to 14 hours in the earbuds and a total of 56 hours with the Smart case.
  • Page 12 1 hour of battery. Fast charging the earbuds requires that the Smart case has a minimum of 30% battery. You can see the current battery status of the earbuds and Smart case using the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 13 4.3 Charging the Smart case using USB It takes up to 3 hours to fully charge the earbuds and the Smart case using a USB-C charging cable. USB-C The Smart case uses the standard USB voltage of 5V +- 0.25V. It is not recommended to charge the earbuds using a power supply with a higher voltage.
  • Page 14 4.4 Charging the Smart case using the Jabra wireless charging pad Place the Smart case in the center of the Jabra wireless charging pad. The LED on the Smart case will flash to indicate the Smart case is placed correctly. It takes up to 3 hours to fully charge the earbuds and the Smart case.

  • Page 15: What The Leds Mean

    5. What the LEDs mean EARBUD STATUS LED High battery Medium battery Low battery Resetting Pairing SMART CASE STATUS LED High battery Medium battery Low battery Audio streaming activated Critically low battery (earbuds not charging) Firmware update...
  • Page 16 SMART CASE STATUS WITH USB CABLE Firmware updating High battery Medium battery Firmware update error (see Section 7.16) Low battery Audio streaming activated Fully charged SMART CASE STATUS WITH WIRELESS CHARGING PAD Firmware updating High battery Medium battery Firmware update error (see Section 7.16) Low battery Note: When fully charged, the LEDs on the Smart case and...

  • Page 17: How To Pair

    6. How to pair 6.1 Pairing with a mobile device USING THE EARBUDS 3 Sec 1. Power on the earbuds by removing them from the Smart case. Alternatively, press the Left and Right buttons simultaneously to power the earbuds on. 2.
  • Page 18 Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds from the list. The earbuds will now be paired. 4. Remove the earbuds from the Smart case. The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds are ready to be used.
  • Page 19 6.2 Swift Pair with Windows computer USING THE EARBUDS 1. Power on the earbuds by removing them from the Smart case. Alternatively, press and hold (2 sec) the Left and Right buttons to power the earbuds on. 2. Wear the earbuds and press and hold (3 sec) the Left and Right buttons simultaneously until you hear the pairing notification.
  • Page 20 (20cm/8in) and select Connect on the Windows notification to start pairing. 4. Remove the earbuds from the Smart case. The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds are ready to be used. Note: Swift Pair is available on Windows version 10 and...
  • Page 21 6.3 Google Fast Pair with Android devices USING THE EARBUDS Ensure the version of your Android device is 6.0 or higher. 1. Power on the earbuds by removing them from the Smart case. Alternatively, press and hold (2 sec) the Left and Right buttons to power the earbuds on.
  • Page 22 A notification on your Android device will tell you that the pairing is successful. 4. Remove the earbuds from the Smart case. The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds are ready to be used. * Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.

  • Page 23: How To Use

    7. How to use Left button Right button 7.1 Power the earbuds off/on To power off the earbuds, place them in the Smart case. To power on the earbuds, remove them from the Smart case. Alternatively, the earbuds can be manually powered off by pressing the Left and Right buttons on the earbuds simultaneously.

  • Page 24: Music Controls

    Right button Next track when listening to music Triple-press the Right button when listening to Restart track or music previous track Repeat to skip to the previous track Most functions can be reassigned using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 25: Call Controls

    Press the Left or Mute/unmute Press the Left or Right button microphone Right button Press and hold Volume up the Right button Press and hold the Volume down Left button Most functions can be reassigned using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 26 Most functions can be reassigned using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app. To include Off as a Sound mode option, go to Headset settings>General in the Jabra Sound+ app and select HearThrough, ANC & Off option.
  • Page 27 ANC experience. Left button Switch Press the Left between button when not on HearThrough a call and ANC ANC sound mode can be turned off using the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 28 The earbuds automatically adapt windy environments ensure optimal HearThrough experience. Left button HearThrough Switch between Press the Left button HearThrough when not on a call and ANC HearThrough sound mode can be turned off using the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 29: Automatic Volume Adjustment

    Sidetone experience. Sidetone is on by default during calls and can be turned on/off and adjusted using the Jabra Sound+ app. By default, Sidetone cannot be turned on/off using the earbuds. However, it can be added to the earbuds using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 30 7.9 Mono earbud use The right or left earbud can be used individually for music playback or for calls. To activate mono earbud mode, place the unused earbud into the Smart case. The used earbud will automatically switch to HearThrough. Left button Left earbud only Switch...
  • Page 31 Right button Right earbud only Press the Right button Play/pause when listening to music music Answer call Press the Right button End/Reject Double-press the call Right button Mute/unmute Press the Right button microphone when on a call Double-press the Next track Right button when listening to music Triple-press the Right...
  • Page 32 To resume the music, return the earbud to your ear within 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, the music can be manually resumed by pressing the Right button. Auto-pause music and calls can be configured in the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 33: Sleep Mode

    To exit sleep mode, press and hold (2 sec) the button on each earbud. Alternatively, place the earbuds in the Smart case and then remove them from the Smart case. Sleep mode can be configured in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 34 Spatial Sound may vary by device, application, and content. Spatial Sound is off by default and it can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app. When Spatial Sound is on, it optimizes audio from mobile devices connected via Bluetooth and audio streaming using the Smart case.
  • Page 35 7.13 Audio streaming using the Smart case Audio streaming allows you to stream audio from any device to your Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds. 1. Plug the Smart case into the device using the cable provided. When plugging into a 3.5 mm port, attach the 3.5 mm jack to the...
  • Page 36 3. Press the Smart case button to stream audio from the device to your earbuds. The LED on the Smart case will flash white and you will hear a tone notification in the earbuds. 4. Press the Smart case button again to stop streaming.
  • Page 37 7.14 MyControls MyControls is a feature in the Jabra Sound+ app that enables you to reassign any function to each of the earbud buttons, offering you the flexibility to configure the earbuds precisely to your personal preference. By default, the functions listed below cannot be controlled using the earbuds;...

  • Page 38: Multiple Call Handling

    The advanced multiple call functions listed below can be added to the earbuds using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app. • Hold current call and answer incoming call • Switch between held call and current call...
  • Page 39 (device a call dependent) Voice assistant settings can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app. 7.17 Audio notifications The earbuds indicate factory reset, battery level, pairing and Bluetooth connection status using audio notifications. You can select between tone or voice notifications using the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 40: Update Firmware

    7.18 Update firmware The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 can be updated to the latest firmware version using the Jabra Sound+ app. If notifications are enabled in the Jabra Sound+ app, you will receive an automatic notification when a firmware update is available.
  • Page 41 7.19 Reset the earbuds Resetting the earbuds clears the list of paired devices and resets all settings. 1. Place both earbuds in the Smart case. 2. Press and hold (10 sec) the Left and Right buttons on the earbuds simultaneously until the LED inside the Smart case flashes pink.
  • Page 42 8. Applications and firmware update 8.1 Jabra Sound+ Jabra Sound+ is a mobile application that allows you to configure and update the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 based on your needs.
  • Page 43 9. Support 9.1 FAQ and technical specifications The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 FAQ, cerfications and technical specifications are available at jabra. com/support 9.2 How to care for your earbuds • Always store the earbuds in the Smart case and safely protected.

  • Page 44: Replacement Accessories

    9.3 Replacement accessories Replacement or additional accessories can be purchased online at jabra.com/accessories Left and right earbud set Smart case EarGels...
  • Page 45 Smart case and close the lid. 2. Open the Smart case lid and remove the earbuds. 3. Wear the earbuds and follow the voice instructions to pair with your mobile device. 4. Update the earbud firmware using the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 46 9.5 Using a replacement Smart case Before using a replacement Smart case for the first time, it will need to be synced with your current earbuds and charged for 1 hour. 1. To begin syncing, place your current earbuds inside the replacement Smart case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
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