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1. Welcome .........5 2. Jabra Evolve2 85 overview ..6 2.1 Included accessories 2.2 Optional accessories 3. How to wear ........8 3.1 Adjusting the headset 3.2 Positioning the microphone boom arm 3.3 Fold flat for storage 4. How to charge ......11 4.1 Charge using the charging stand (optional...
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7.11 Multiuse 7.12 Multiple call handling 7.13 Voice guidance 7.14 How to reset 8. Software and firmware .... 36 8.1 Jabra Sound+ 8.2 Jabra Direct 8.3 Update firmware 9. Support ........38 9.1 FAQ 9.2 How to care for your headset...
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1. Welcome Thank you for using the Jabra Evolve2 85. We hope you will enjoy it! Jabra Evolve2 85 features • Designed for all day comfort • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) • 4-microphone call technology • Up to 37 hours wireless battery life •...
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2. Jabra Evolve2 85 overview Left Right Volume up/ ANC/HearThrough Next track (hold 1 sec) Busylight/ Busylight/ Microsoft* Microsoft* LED Play or Pause music Answer or end call/ Open Microsoft Teams notification* Volume down/ Charging Restart or pins for previous track...
2.1 Included accessories Jabra Link 380 USB-C Jabra Link 380 USB-A Bluetooth adapter Bluetooth adapter USB-A to USB-C cable Carry case Flight adapter 3.5mm jack cable 2.2 Optional accessories USB-A or USB-C Replacement ear cushions Charging Stand...
3. How to wear 3.1 Adjusting the headset Adjust the headband so that the headset fits your head comfortably.
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3.2 Positioning the microphone boom arm Rotate the microphone boom arm down or up in one smooth motion. When using the microphone, the tip of the boom arm should be positioned close to your mouth.
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3.3 Fold flat for storage The earcups can be folded flat for easy storage inside the carry case.
4. How to charge The headset can be charged using the optional charging stand, or via a USB charging cable plugged directly into the headset. It takes approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes to fully charge the battery. The headset battery life is up to 37 hours.
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4.1 Charge using the charging stand (optional accessory) Connect the charging stand to a powered USB port on your computer using the supplied USB charging cable, and then dock the headset on the charging stand. Powered USB port The status LED on the headset will flash white briefly to indicate the headset has been corrected docked with the charging stand.
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Plug the USB charging cable into the USB-C charging port on the left earcup and any available USB port on your computer. It is recommended to charge the headset using the supplied Jabra charging cable, however it is possible to use a compatible charger. Left earcup...
8 hours to conserve battery. To exit sleep mode, simply press any button. The length of time before the headset enters sleep mode can be adjusted using the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer.
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5. What the LED means BUSYLIGHT/MICROSOFT * LED Busylight Incoming call (slow flash) Headset is trying to connect to Microsoft Teams. Will time out after 10 seconds* (fast flash) Microsoft Teams notification* STATUS LED (Left earcup) Microphone muted Power on/Battery full Plugged into computer and signed into Microsoft Battery medium...
To hear audio 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 Evolve2 85 with the Jabra Link 380, download and use Jabra Direct.
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LED flashes blue and you hear an announcement in the headset. Left earcup 2. Go to the Bluetooth menu on your smartphone and select the Jabra Evolve2 85 from the list of available devices.
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6.3 Connect to 3.5mm jack port Plug the supplied audio jack cable into the 3.5mm audio jack port on the headset. When connected to a device using the audio jack cable, the headset microphone and Bluetooth are disabled. If the headset is plugged into a smartphone, the smartphone’s microphone will be used for calls.
7. How to use Left Right Volume up Sound Modes button button Play/Pause button Answer/End call button Microsoft Teams button* Volume down button On/Off switch Voice button 7.1 Power on/off Slide the On/Off switch to the On or Off position to power the headset on or off. *requires Microsoft Teams variant...
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7.2 Calls & music Right earcup Calls & music Press the Play/Pause Play/pause music button Press the Answer/End call button Alternatively, move Answer call the microphone boom arm down to answer an incoming call. See section 7.10 Press the Answer/End End call call button Double-press the...
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Bring Microsoft Press the Microsoft Teams to Teams button* (when foreground on signed into Microsoft computer Teams) Press the Microsoft Join active Teams button* (when Microsoft Teams signed into Microsoft meeting Teams) View Microsoft Press the Microsoft Teams missed Teams button* (when calls and signed into Microsoft voicemails...
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Left earcup Sound modes Cycle between Sound modes: Press the Sound ANC, Off, modes button HearThrough Press and hold (1 sec) the Sound modes Cycle between button Moments in Jabra Sound+ Moments can be customized in the Jabra Sound+ app...
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7.3 On-ear detection The headset has built-in sensors that can detect when the headset is being worn and will perform different actions depending on if the headset is being worn or not. AUTO-PAUSE MUSIC When listening to music, taking off the headset will automatically pause the music.
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The Microsoft Teams status LED will only indicate Microsoft notifications when the headset is not being worn. Head detection and each individual action can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer. *requires Microsoft Teams headset variant...
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7.4 Switching microphones To use the earcup microphones instead of the boom arm microphone, raise the boom arm and then press the Voice button on the boom arm. Voice button Earcup microphone To use the boom arm microphone instead of the earcup microphones, lower the boom arm.
7.5 Voice Assistant The Jabra Evolve2 85 enables you to speak to Siri, Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa on your smartphone using the Voice button. Right earcup Voice Assistant Activate Voice Assistant (i.e. Press the Voice Siri, Google button, when not...
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Volume down buttons at the same time. Please note that the Busylights will only light up when you are wearing the headset. Busylight settings can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer.
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As a result, you experience a drastically reduced level of surrounding noise. ANC settings can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer. Left earcup...
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HearThrough settings can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer. Left earcup HearThrough...
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The headset microphone can be muted by moving the microphone boom arm up, or unmuted by moving it down. Mute microphone zone Unmute microphone zone This feature is on by default, and can be disabled using Jabra Sound+ your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer.
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An incoming call can be answered by moving the microphone boom arm down. Answer call zone This feature is on by default, and can be disabled using Jabra Sound+ your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer.
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7.11 Multiuse The headset can be paired to up to eight Bluetooth devices and connected to two Bluetooth devices at once (e.g. the Jabra Link 380 and a Smartphone, or two Bluetooth devices). The headset can accept multiple incoming calls from either device.
7.12 Multiple call handling The headset can accept and handle multiple calls at the same time. Right Multiple call handling earcup End current call and Press the Answer/ answer incoming call End call button Put current call on Hold (2 secs) the hold and answer Answer/End call incoming call...
Alternatively, use the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone or Jabra Direct on your computer to turn Voice guidance on or off. For the latest list of supported languages, refer...
Reset pairing the LED lights up list and settings purple and your hear an announcement in the headset You will need to re-pair the headset to the Jabra Link 380 using Jabra Direct, or to your Smartphone (see section 6.2)
Firmware updates improve performance or add new functionality to Jabra devices. The headset firmware can be updated using either Jabra Direct on your computer or the Jabra Sound+ app on your smartphone. Both applications will notify you when a firmware update is available.
9. Support 9.1 FAQ View the FAQs on Jabra.com/help/evolve2-85 9.2 How to care for your headset • Always store the headset in the supplied case. • To prevent the depletion of the battery lifetime or capacity, avoid storing the headset in hot or cold environments, such as a closed car in summer, or in winter conditions.