SoundLink® Colour Bluetooth® speaker Owner's Guide
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Contents Introduction About your SoundLink® Colour Bluetooth® speaker..........................................6 Features..............................................................................................................6 Unpacking.................................................................................................................. 7 Operation Connecting to AC power..........................................................................................8 Charging the battery........
Contents Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 15 Factory reset............................................................................................................ 16 Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 16 Contacting Customer Service..............................................................................
Introduction About your SoundLink® Colour Bluetooth® speaker Your music keeps you moving. And with the SoundLink® Colour Bluetooth® speaker, now it can move with you. Features • Inspired audio performance, anywhere you go. • Connects wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled devices – up to two at a time. • Voice prompts talk you through Bluetooth pairing so it’s easier than ever. • Available in a selection of colours. • Designed and tested to support an active, mobile lifestyle.
Introduction Unpacking Check the carton for the speaker, the AC power supply, and the 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: http://global.Bose.
Operation Connecting to AC power Before using your speaker, connect it to AC power and charge the battery. 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. To remove an adapter, pull back the release tab (A) and lift the adapter up and off (B).
Operation Battery indicator The battery indicator is located above the power button. While the battery is charging, the battery indicator glows amber. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator glows green. Battery indicator (while speaker is charging) Amber: Charging | Green: Fully charged Note: Charging the speaker with the provided AC power supply will provide the fastest charging time. You can also charge the speaker by connecting to a powered USB port, such as on your computer.
Operation Pairing the first mobile device After you select a language, the speaker is ready to pair with your first 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 Colour SoundLink from your mobile device’s Bluetooth list. The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white, and the voice prompt says “Connected to ”.
Operation Using the speaker with multiple devices The speaker can remember up to eight paired devices and can be actively connected to two devices at a time. Pairing another device 1. With the speaker and the mobile device both on, press and hold until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue and the voice prompt says, “Ready to pair another device”. 2. On your mobile device, make sure Bluetooth is on. (The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.) 3.
Operation Speaker controls The speaker controls are located on the top of the speaker. • Press to turn speaker on/off. • With speaker on, press and hold to check the battery charge state. • Press to select the Bluetooth source (if in AUX mode). • Press and hold to get ready to pair with another device. • With voice prompts on, press to hear which Bluetooth device is connected. Press again (within three seconds) to connect with the next paired device.
Operation System status indicators The system status indicators are located on the top of the speaker, above the corresponding buttons. Battery indicator (while speaker is operating on battery power) Green: High charge Amber: Medium charge Red blinking: Low charge/Charge now See “Operating on battery power” on page 14 for more information.
Operation Operating on battery power Battery performance varies with the content played and the volume level at which it is played. In typical use, the speaker battery lasts up to eight hours. Checking the battery • Each time you turn the speaker on, the battery indicator will display the battery charge level for two seconds. (See “System status indicators” on page 13.) • With the speaker on, press and hold to check the battery charge level.
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do Speaker does not turn on (while operating on AC power) • 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. • Make sure you are using the power supply that shipped with your speaker. Speaker does not turn on (while operating on battery power) • Battery may be in protection mode or may need to be charged.
Care and Maintenance Problem What to do No audio from the AUX source • Make sure the connected mobile device is on and playing. • Press the AUX button and check that the AUX indicator is on. • Make sure the 3.5 mm plug is fully inserted into the speaker, and fully inserted into the source device. • Turn up the speaker volume to make sure the speaker is not muted. • Increase the volume level on the AUX device. • Try using a different AUX cable.
Care and Maintenance Technical Information Temperature range 32°-113°F (0°-45°C) Operating time Up to 8 hours Bluetooth range 33 feet (10 m) Power supply rating Input: 100 - 240VAC , 50-60Hz, 0.18A Output: 5VDC, 1.0A 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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