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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.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N For Europe: Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz: Bluetooth: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. Bluetooth Low Energy: Maximum power spectral density less than 10 dBm/MHz EIRP. Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate. This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N Please complete and retain for your records The serial and model numbers are located on the bottom and inside foot of the product. Serial number: _______________________________________________________________________ Model number: _______________________________________________________________________ Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to http://global.Bose.
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 mobile device............................................................... 21 Operating on Battery Power Battery protection mode................................................................................................ 22 Auto-off setting.................................................................................................................. 22 Disabling auto-off.................................................................
THE BOSE® CONNECT APP Download Bose® Connect to easily manage Bluetooth® connections, unlock features and access future updates. Features • Unlock the full potential of your speaker. • Free app compatible with most Apple and Android™ systems. • Easily connect to and switch between multiple mobile 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 Bluetooth® speaker II USB charging cable If part of the speaker is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: global.Bose.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Placement guidelines • For best Bluetooth® performance place your mobile device within 30 ft. (9 m) of your speaker, and make sure there is a clear line of sight between you and your speaker. Moving your mobile device further away, or not having a clear line of sight, may impact sound quality, and your mobile device may disconnect from your speaker. • For optimal performance, place the back of your speaker near, but not directly against a wall.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Connecting to power Your speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using your speaker for the first time, connect it to a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on. Your speaker does not need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery. Note: Use a 1000 mA power source for the best speaker charging experience.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Control buttons The button pad enables you to power on your speaker and control your speaker’s playback, volume and speakerphone. Note: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Using the Multi-function button This button controls music sources and speakerphone calls on your mobile device from your speaker. Playback controls Play Press . Pause Press . Note: I n Input mode, pressing (see page 21). Skip forward to the next track Press twice. Skip backward to the previous track Press three times. mutes the audio Speakerphone controls Make a call Press and hold mobile device.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Accessing voice control on your mobile device through your speaker The speaker microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your smartphone. Using the Multi-function button , you can access the voice control capabilities on your mobile device to make/take calls or ask Siri® or Google Now™ to play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game, and more. Press and hold to access voice control on your mobile device.
SETTING UP VOICE PROMPTS Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth® pairing and connecting processes. Pre-installed languages • English • Mandarin • Italian • Dutch • Spanish • Japanese • Portuguese • Russian • French • Korean • Swedish • Polish • German To check for additional languages Additional languages may be available. To check for language updates, download the Bose® Updater. Visit: btu.Bose.com 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 to pair your mobile device (see page 8).
B LU E T O OT H ® T E C H N O LO G Y Pairing your mobile device When you power your speaker on for the first time, the speaker automatically searches for your mobile device. 1. On your mobile 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 mobile device with NFC 1. Unlock your mobile device and turn on the B luetooth® and NFC features. Refer to your mobile device owner’s guide to learn more about these features. 2. Tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the top of your speaker. Your device may prompt you to accept pairing. 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 another mobile device You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list. • Press and hold the Bluetooth® button until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear, “Ready to pair another device.” Pair your mobile device to the speaker (see page 17). • If your mobile device supports pairing via NFC, see page 18. Disconnecting a mobile device • Turn off the B luetooth feature on your mobile device.
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 be actively connected to two mobile devices at a time. Note: You can only play audio from one mobile device at a time. Identifying the connected mobile devices Press to hear which mobile devices are currently connected. Switching between two connected mobile devices 1. Pause audio on your first mobile device. 2. Play audio on your second mobile device.
CONNECTING A CABLED DEVICE You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of mobile device to the speaker’s AUX connector. Using a cable to connect a mobile device The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided). 1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your mobile 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. When not in use, store your speaker in a cool place. Note: Do not store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or when the battery indicator blinks red.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N 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.
SHARING AUDIO BETWEEN BOSE® SPEAKERS You can pair your Bose® speakers together to play in the following modes using the Bose Connect app (recommended) or the speakers’ control buttons: • Party mode (left and right speakers play in unison) • Stereo mode (left speaker and right speaker play separately) You can set this up using the Bose® Connect app (recommended) or the speaker control buttons. Refer to your Bose owner’s guide to determine if your secondary speaker supports these modes.
SHARING AUDIO BETWEEN BOSE® SPEAKERS 4. Release the buttons when you hear “Press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously on a second Bose device.” 5. On the other speaker, press and hold and – simultaneously. 6. Release the buttons when the speaker emits a tone. After about 10 seconds, you hear “Party mode” from both speakers simultaneously. Party mode is enabled, and you are now able to play audio in unison using your mobile device. 7.
SHARING AUDIO BETWEEN BOSE® SPEAKERS Stereo mode 1. Configure your speakers for Party mode (see page 25). 2. On one speaker, press and + simultaneously. 3. Release the buttons when you hear “Stereo mode.” You hear “Left” from the left speaker and “Right” from the right speaker. Stereo mode is enabled, and you are now able to play audio in stereo using your mobile device. 4.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning • Clean the surface of the speaker with a soft, damp cloth (water only). • Do not use any sprays near the speaker. 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. Visit: global.Bose.com/Support/SLCii Limited warranty Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G If you experience problems with your Bluetooth® speaker: • Check the battery indicator (see page 24). Charge your speaker if necessary. • Make sure all cables are securely attached. • Check the state of status indicators (see page 23). • Place your speaker according to placement guidelines (see page 10). • Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth® or Bluetooth pairing via NFC technology (see page 16).
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Problem What to do No sound • On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth® feature off and then on. Remove your Bose SoundLink speaker from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device. Pair your mobile device again. • Increase the volume on your speaker, your mobile device and music source. • Verify voice prompts are on. Press to hear the connected mobile device. Make sure you are using the correct mobile device. • Use a different music source.
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 until the Bluetooth® indicator blinks blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language (see page 15).
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