PRELIMINARY SoundLink® Color Bluetooth® speaker Owner's Guide
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Please take the time to carefully read and follow these Important Safety Instructions and keep for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important Safety Instructions Information about products that generate electrical noise NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Contents Thank you............................................................................................................... 6 Features.......................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking...............................................................................................................7 Connecting to AC power......................................................................................
Introduction Thank you Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth ® speaker. Enjoy music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth device anywhere you choose. Features • Bluetooth technology eliminates the need to physically connect your Bluetooth enabled device. • Rechargeable battery provides hours of Bose® performance. • AUX connector lets you connect any music source to your speaker. • Pair up to eight Bluetooth devices. • Easy grab-and-go mobility.
Introduction Unpacking Check the carton for the Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth speaker, AC power supply, and power supply cord (USB). Be sure to save all packing materials. They provide the safest means for any necessary shipping or transporting. If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service. For contact information, visit: owners.Bose.
Operation Connecting to AC power Before using your speaker, connect it to power and charge the battery. Allow 3 hours for a full charge. You can use the speaker while it is charging. 1. Plug the small end of the power supply cord into the POWER connector on the back of the speaker. 2. lug the large end of the power supply cord into the connector on the AC P power supply. 3. Extend the power supply prongs. If needed, snap on the adapter for your region.
Operation Selecting a language for the voice prompts The speaker features voice prompts to guide you through the pairing and connecting processes. The voice prompts also indicate the battery charge level and the name of the currently connected device. The first time you use your speaker, you will need to select a language: 1. 2. Press to turn on the speaker.
Operation Pairing the first mobile device to the speaker After you select a language, the SoundLink® Color speaker will be ready to pair with your mobile device. The Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and the voice prompt says, “Ready to pair”. 1. On your mobile device, make sure Bluetooth is on. (The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.) 2. Select Bose Color SoundLink from the device list. The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white and the voice prompt says, “ connected”.
Operation Playing music Once your mobile device is connected, start a music app on your mobile device and play music. You can play, pause, track forward track backward, and adjust the volume using either the speaker controls or the device controls. Connecting a previously paired mobile device Turn on the speaker and the device. Press on the speaker. The Bluetooth indicator on the speaker blinks white.
Operation Speaker controls The control buttons are located on the top of the speaker. • Press to turn speaker on/off. • Press to check the battery charge state. • Press and hold to get ready to pair with another device. • Press to hear which Bluetooth device is connected; Press again (within 3 seconds) to connect with the next paired device. • Press to select the Bluetooth source. Press to select the AUX source.
Operation Connecting an AUX device: You can use your Bose® SoundLink® Color speaker with any device that features headphone or audio output, such as a portable digital music player. This feature requires using a stereo audio cable with a 3.5 mm plug on each end to connect the audio output of your device to the AUX input on the speaker. This type of cable is available for purchase at electronics stores To use the AUX connector: 1.
Operation Operating on battery power Battery performance varies with the content played and loudness at which it is played. In typical use, the speaker battery lasts up to 6 hours. Checking the battery Each time you turn the speaker on, the voice prompt will indicate the battery charge level. The battery indicator also displays the battery level: Green: ..................................... High charge level (70% or more of full charge) Amber: ....................................
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do Speaker does not turn on • Make sure both ends of the power supply cable are firmly connected. • Make sure the power supply is connected to a live AC (mains) outlet. • Charge the battery. Speaker does not connect with mobile device • Your speaker may be connected to another mobile device. to hear which device is connected. Press again (within 3 Press seconds) to connect to the next paired device.
Care and Maintenance Replacing the battery The battery should be replaced when: • The battery status indicator remains yellow after ten hours of charging. • The length of battery life noticeably decreases. Only use Bose authorized batteries. For replacement batteries, visit owners.Bose.com for Bose contact information in your country or region. Cleaning To clean the exterior surface of your product, you can wipe it using a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.
Care and Maintenance Technical Information Temperature range 32°-113°F (0°-45°C) Operating time Up to 6 hours Bluetooth range 33 feet (10 m) Power supply rating Input: 100 - 240V , 50/60Hz, 180mA Output: 5VDC, 1.0A Max Input power rating Input: 5VDC, 1.0A Max Dimensions 5.3" H x 5" W x 2.1" D (13.5 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.4 cm) Weight 1.16 lb (0.
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