Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III ® ® ® Owner’s Guide
Safety Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide 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.
Safety WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Please contact your physician if you have any questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device. CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. NOTES: •T he product label is located on the bottom of the product.
Safety U.S.A. only 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.
Contents Introduction Overview............................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking............................................................................................................ 6 Operation Connecting to AC power.................................................................................... 7 Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker........................................... 9 First-time setup.............
Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III. Enjoy music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth device anywhere you choose. Features • Wireless Bluetooth link eliminates the need to physically connect your Bluetooth device. • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides hours of Bose performance. • AUX connector lets you connect any music device directly to your speaker. • Pair up to six Bluetooth devices. • Easy grab-and-go mobility.
Operation Connecting to AC power The first time using your SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III, connect it to AC (mains) power and charge the battery for three hours. While the battery is charging, you can begin using the speaker. 1. Depending on your AC power supply type: a. Extend the prongs from the AC power supply. Or, b. Slide the AC power adapter for your region onto the AC power supply.
Operation 2. Plug the power cord on the AC power supply into the DC connector on the back of the speaker. 3. Plug the AC power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet. The speaker emits a tone to confirm connection to AC power, and charging begins. On the front of the speaker, the battery status indicator blinks yellow to show the battery is charging.
Operation Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker Before listening to music from your Bose® Soundlink® Bluetooth® speaker III, you must pair and connect your Bluetooth device to the speaker. First-time setup The first time you turn on your speaker, it is ready to pair and connect your first device. 1. Press Power to turn the speaker on. The Bluetooth status indicator speaker is discoverable. 2.
Operation Adding another device to the speaker Pair another device to the speaker by making the speaker discoverable. 1. Press Bluetooth® blinks blue. 2. On your device, turn Bluetooth on, locate the Bluetooth device list, and select the device named “Bose SLIII.” If your device prompts you for a passcode, enter “0000” (four zeros). on the speaker, so the Bluetooth status indicator When the device connects to the speaker, the Bluetooth status indicator turns to solid white.
Operation Control buttons Control buttons are located on the top of the speaker. Control button Description Press to turn the speaker on or off. • When Bluetooth® is the selected source, the speaker attempts to reconnect to the last connected device. If there are no paired devices, the speaker becomes discoverable. See “Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker” on page 9. • If operating on battery power, press and hold to observe the battery status indicator.
Operation System status indicators Status indicators illuminate to show when an audio source or speaker state is activated. Status indicators are located on the front of the speaker. Status indicator System status Indicates the Bluetooth® state of the speaker when the Bluetooth source is selected. See “Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker” on page 9. • • • • Blinking blue light – Discoverable and ready to pair with a device. Blinking white light – Attempting to connect to a paired device.
Operation Connecting a device using the AUX connector You can use your speaker with any device that features a headphone or audio output. This feature requires using a stereo audio cable with a 3.5 mm plug on one end toconnect to the AUX IN input on the speaker. This type of cable is available for purchase at electronics stores. To use the AUX IN connector: 1. Plug the cable from your audio device into the AUX IN connector back of the speaker. 2. Press Power on the on the speaker. 3.
Operation Operating on battery power Battery performance varies with the content played and the loudness at which it is played. In typical usage, the speaker battery lasts up to 14 hours. Checking the battery When the speaker is turned on, the battery status indicator briefly illuminates, then turns off to conserve battery power.
Operation Tips on placing the speaker When using your speaker indoors, the tonal quality can vary depending on where the speaker is placed in a room. When using your speaker outdoors, you should expect the tonal quality to change as you move farther away from the speaker. Follow these guidelines when placing your speaker: • The speaker is designed to sound best when placed on a surface that is 24 to 48 inches high.
Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Problem What to do Speaker will not turn on If using AC power, ensure: • Your system is connected to a working AC (mains) outlet. • You are using the Bose® AC power supply shipped with your speaker or a Bose accessory charger designed for the speaker. If using battery power, the battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect to a working AC outlet to restore the battery to operational mode and charge the battery.
Maintenance and Care Problem What to do The speaker indicates a connection, but is not playing music • Ensure the device you want to hear is connected to the speaker and playing audio. • Ensure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is turned up. • Turn up the volume on your device. • Your Bluetooth® device may be out of range. Try moving it closer to the speaker.
Maintenance and Care Replacing the battery The battery should be replaced when: • The battery status indicator continues blinking yellow after ten hours of charging. • The period of battery operation noticeably decreases. Only Bose can replace the battery in your speaker. If you need a new battery, please contact the Bose organization in your country/region. For contact information, refer to the contact list at the end of this guide or visit http://global.Bose.com.
Bose Corporation USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-901-0472 Phone hours - ET (Eastern Time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. owners.Bose.com Canada Bose Limited 280 Hillmount Road, Unit 5 Markham, Ontario Canada L6C 3A1 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (Eastern Time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.Bose.ca Australia Bose Pty Limited, Unit 3/2 Holker Street Newington NSW 2127 TEL 1 800 061 046 (AU) TEL 008 501 511 (NZ) FAX 612 8737 9924 www.Bose.
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