USER MANUAL
EVOLVE2 40 SE
Technology for life’s new rhythm
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1. Welcome..........................................4
2. Jabra Evolve2 40 SE overview....5
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2.1 Included accessories
3. How to connect..............................6
3.1 Connect to computer
3.2 Connect to mobile devices
4. How to wear....................................8
4.1 Wearing styles
4.2 Adjusting the headset
5. What the LEDs mean................ 10
6. How to use .................................. 11
6.1 Calls & music
6.2 Mute/unmute using the microphone boom-arm
6.3 Answer call using the microphone boom-arm
6.4 Sidetone
6.5 Voice guidance
6.6 Multiple call handling
7. Software and firmware............. 17
7.1 Jabra Direct
7.2 Update firmware
8. Support......................................... 18
8.1 FAQ
8.2 How to care for your headset
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1. Welcome
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Thank you for using the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE.
We hope you will enjoy it!
Jabra Evolve2 40 SE features
• 3-microphone call technology
• Designed for all-day comfort
• Built-in Busylight
• 40mm speaker for exceptional sound
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2. Jabra Evolve2 40 SE
overview
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Left Right
Play/Pause music
Volume down/
Volume up/
Restart or
Next track
previous track
Mute/Unmute
microphone
Microphone
mute status
Busylight/Status LED
Answer/End call
Open Microsoft Teams notification*
*requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
2.1 Included accessories
Carry pouch
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3. How to connect
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3.1 Connect to computer
Plug the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE into either a USB-A
or USB-C port on your computer, depending on
the USB variant of the headset.
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3.2 Connect to mobile devices
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Plug the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE into a USB-C port
on your mobile device. Not all USB-C devices or
apps support an audio connection to the Jabra
Evolve2 40 SE.
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4. How to wear
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4.1 Wearing styles
Mono variant
Stereo variant
Left
Right
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4.2 Adjusting the headset
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Stereo variant Mono variant
While wearing the headset, adjust the
headband so that it fits your head comfortably.
When using the microphone, it should be
positioned close to your mouth.
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5. What the LEDs mean
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BUSYLIGHT/STATUS LED
Busylight/
status LED Busylight
Incoming call
Plugged into
computer and signed
into Microsoft Teams*
Headset is trying to
connect to Microsoft
Teams. Will time out
after 10 seconds*
Microsoft Teams
notification*
MUTE STATUS LED
Headset microphone muted
*requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
When the headset is being worn, the LEDs will
turn off to avoid distracting other people. The
Busylight and mute status LEDs will not turn
off.
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6. How to use
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Left Right
Play/pause music
button
Volume down
Volume up
button
button
Mute button
Multi-function button
Microsoft Teams button*
*requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
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6.1 Calls & music
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Right Calls and music
Press the Multi-
function button
Answer call Alternatively, move the
microphone boom-arm
down to answer an
incoming call
Press the Multi-
End call
function button
Double-press the
Reject call
Multi-function button
Bring Microsoft Press the
Teams to Microsoft Teams
foreground on button* (when signed
computer into Microsoft Teams)
Press the
Join active
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
button* (when signed
meeting
into Microsoft Teams)
Press the
View Microsoft
Microsoft Teams
Teams missed calls
button* (when signed
and voicemails
into Microsoft Teams)
*requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
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Press the Play/pause
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Play/pause music
music button
Press the Volume up
Raise volume
button
Press and hold (1 sec)
Next track
the Volume up button
Press the Volume
Lower volume
down button
Press and hold (1 sec)
the Volume down
button to restart the
Restart track current track.
Press and hold twice to
play the previous track.
Press the Volume up
and Volume down
Busylight on/off
buttons at the same
time
Press the Mute button,
when on a call.
Mute/unmute Alternatively, move the
microphone microphone boom-arm
up to mute, or down to
unmute.
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6.2 Mute/unmute using the
microphone boom-arm
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The headset microphone can be muted by
moving the microphone boom-arm up, or
unmuted by moving it down. This feature is on
by default, and can be disabled using Jabra
Direct.
Mute
microphone
Unmute
microphone
6.3 Answer call using the microphone
boom-arm
An incoming call can be answered by moving
the microphone boom-arm down, close to your
mouth. This feature is on by default, and can be
disabled using Jabra Direct.
Answer call
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6.4 Sidetone
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Sidetone enables you to better hear your own
voice when you are on a call.
Sidetone settings can be configured using
Jabra Direct.
6.5 Voice guidance
Voice guidance are announcements that will
guide you through set up, or will give you
headset status updates (e.g. mute status).
Right Voice guidance
Press and hold
5 (5 sec) the Mute
Turn Voice button and the
guidance on/off Volume up button
until you hear an
announcement
Alternatively, use Jabra Direct to turn Voice
guidance on or off.
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6.6 Multiple call handling
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The headset can accept and handle multiple
calls at the same time.
Right Multiple call handling
End current call and Press the Multi-
answer incoming call function button
Put current call on Hold (2 secs) the
hold and answer Multi-function
incoming call button
Hold (2 secs) the
Switch between held
Multi-function
call and active call
button
Hold (2 secs) the
Activate Cortana Microsoft Teams
button*
Double-press the
Reject incoming call,
Multi-function
when on a call
button
*requires Microsoft Teams headset variant
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7. Software and
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firmware
7.1 Jabra Direct
Jabra Direct is computer software designed to
support, manage and enable optimal
functionality for Jabra devices.
Download the latest free version from jabra.com/direct
7.2 Update firmware
Firmware updates improve performance or
add new functionality to Jabra devices.
1. Connect the Jabra Evolve2 40 SE to a
computer.
2. Use Jabra Direct to check for the latest
firmware updates.
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8. Support
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8.1 FAQ
View the FAQs on Jabra.com/help/evolve2-40se.
8.2 How to care for your headset
• Always store the headset in the supplied
pouch.
• Avoid storage at extreme temperatures
(above 40°C/113°F or below -40°C/-40°F).
• Do not expose the headset to rain or other
liquids.
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