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I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. D o not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 7.
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S WARNINGS/CAUTIONS This symbol means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide. This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device. • Use this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC) in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X O O O O O Metal Parts X O O O O O Plastic Parts O O O O O O Speakers X O O O O O Cables X O O O O O This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
CONTENTS The Bose Connect App Features.......................................................................................................................... 8 Getting Started Unpacking.............................................................................................................................. 9 Placement guidelines........................................................................................................ 10 Connecting to power...........................................
CONTENTS Connecting a Cabled Device Using a cable to connect a device............................................................................... 20 Operating on Battery Power Battery protection mode................................................................................................. 21 Auto-off setting................................................................................................................... 21 Disabling auto-off......................................................
THE BOSE CONNECT APP Enhance your speaker experience with the Bose® Connect App. Features • Unlock the full potential of your speaker. • Free app compatible with most Apple and Android™ systems. • Easily connect and switch between multiple devices with a single swipe. • Disable voice prompts. • Keep your speaker up-to-date with the latest software. • Customize speaker settings, like voice prompt language.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Unpacking Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Soundlink Color/Colour Bluetooth® speaker II USB charging cable If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose® d ealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Placement guidelines • Place your mobile device within 33 ft (10 m) of your speaker. Moving your device further away may impact sound quality, and your device may disconnect from your speaker. • For optimal performance, place the back of your speaker near, but not directly against a wall. Bass response decreases as you move your speaker away from a wall. • Keep other wireless equipment away from your speaker.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Connecting to power Before using your speaker, charge the battery with the USB charging cable. 1. Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the micro-USB connector on your speaker. 2. Plug the other end into a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on. The battery indicator blinks amber and your speaker emits a tone. When fully charged, the battery indicator glows green. Powering on your speaker On the button pad, press Power .
SETTING UP VOICE PROMPTS Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth® pairing and connecting processes. Pre-installed languages • English • German • Italian • Russian • Spanish • Mandarin • Portuguese • Polish • French • Japanese • Dutch To download another language Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SLCII You can also use the Bose Connect app (see page 8). If your language is not available, see “Disabling voice prompts.” Selecting a language 1. Press or to scroll through the languages. 2.
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Bluetooth® wireless technology lets you stream music from Bluetooth smartphones, tablets, computers or other devices to your speaker. Before you can stream music from a mobile device, you must pair the device with your speaker. Choosing your pairing method You can pair your mobile device with your speaker using Bluetooth wireless technology or Near Field Communication (NFC). You can also use the Bose Connect app (see page 17).
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Pairing your device 1. On your device, turn on the Bluetooth feature. Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu. 2. Select your Bose® SoundLink® speaker from the device list. Once paired, you hear “Connected to ” and the Bluetooth indicator glows solid white.
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Pairing a device with NFC 1. Unlock your device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features. Refer to your device owner’s guide to learn more about these features. 2. Tap the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top of your speaker. Your device may prompt you to accept pairing. nce paired, you hear “Connected to ” and the Bluetooth indicator O glows solid white.
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Pairing another device 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue and you hear, “Ready to pair another device.” 2. Pair your device to the speaker. Note: P airing your device stores it in the speaker’s pairing list. The speaker stores up to eight devices. Disconnecting a device • Turn off the B luetooth® feature on your device. • If your device supports NFC, tap the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top of your speaker.
M A N A G I N G M U LT I P L E C O N N E C T I O N S You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list and your speaker can b e actively connected to two devices at a time. Note: You can only play audio from one device at a time. Identifying the connected devices Press to hear which devices are currently connected. Switching between two connected devices 1. Pause audio on your first device. 2. Play audio on your second device.
USING THE SYSTEM System control buttons The button pad controls your speaker’s playback, volume and speakerphone. To use the button pad, pair your device to your speaker. Note: Certain devices may not support these functions.
USING THE SYSTEM Using the Multi-function button This button controls music sources and speakerphone calls on your device from your speaker. Playback controls Play Press . Pause Note: I n Input mode, pressing (see page 20). Skip forward to the next track Press twice. Skip backward to the previous track Press three times. . Press mutes the audio Speakerphone controls Make a call Press and hold device.
CONNECTING A CABLED DEVICE You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of device to the speaker’s AUX connector. Using a cable to connect a device The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided). 1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your device to the AUX connector on your speaker. 2. Press 3. Press on your speaker. . The Input indicator glows white.
O P E R AT I N G O N B AT T E R Y P O W E R Battery protection mode When your speaker is unplugged and unused for more than three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate your speaker, connect it to a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on. Note: Do not store the system for extended periods when the battery indicator blinks red. When not in use, store your speaker in a cool place.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N System status indicators The top of the system has a series of indicators that glow according to system state.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N Battery indicator Shows the battery charge level. Each time you power on your speaker, the battery indicator displays the battery charge level for two seconds and a voice prompt announces the battery charge level. To check the battery charge level, press and hold indicator. while checking the battery Note: Battery performance varies with the content played and the volume level at which it is played.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning • Clean the surface of the speaker with a soft, damp cloth (water only). • Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Customer service For additional help, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty Your system is covered by a limited warranty.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Common solutions Solve common problems by following the recommended solutions. Problem What to do Battery won’t charge • Secure the ends of the USB charging cable. • Connect the USB charging cable to a different USB port. • Use a different USB cable. • Use a different wall charger. No power (battery) • Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Plug the USB charging cable into a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Problem What to do Poor sound quality • Use a different music source. • Pair a different mobile device. • Disconnect the second device. • Move the device closer to the speaker and away from any interference or obstructions. • Increase the volume on your mobile device and music source. Audio plays from the wrong device (when two devices are connected) • Press to hear the connected device(s) and ensure you are using the correct device.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Resetting your speaker Factory reset clears paired devices and language settings from your speaker and returns it to original factory settings. 1. Power on your speaker. 2. Press and hold for 10 seconds. The Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language (see page 12).
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