Bose SoundLink ® ® Mini Bluetooth® Speaker Owner’s Guide
Safety Information 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 Information WARNINGS •D o not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment. o not use any battery pack which is not designed for •D use with the equipment. •K eep battery pack out of the reach of children. eplace the battery pack only with a genuine replace•R ment battery pack from Bose or an authorized Bose dealer.
Safety Information Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Safety Information • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Safety Information Please complete and retain for your records: The serial number is located on the rubber foot at the bottom of the speaker. The model number is located on the inside surface of the rubber foot (pull the rubber foot away from the speaker to read the model number).
Contents Introduction Overview....................................................... 8 Unpacking.................................................... 8 Setup Connecting to AC power............................ 10 Connect to AC power via the charging cradle................................................ 10 Connect to AC power via the speaker.......... 12 Pairing a device to the speaker................ 13 Operation Connecting a paired device...................... 15 Speaker memory.........................
Introduction Overview Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth ® speaker. Enjoy music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth ® device anywhere you choose. Check the carton for the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker, power supply, and charging cradle. Be sure to save all of the packing materials. These provide the safest means for any necessary shipping or transporting.
Introduction Soundlink® Bluetooth® Mini speaker AC power supply Charging Cradle Adapters English - 9
Setup Connecting to AC power Before using your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker the first time, connect it to AC (mains) power and charge the battery. You can connect the power supply cord into the charging cradle, or directly into the speaker. While the battery is charging, you can begin using the speaker. Connect to AC power via the charging cradle The charging cradle provides a home base for your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker.
Setup 3. Plug the DC power cord on the power supply into the DC connector on the charging cradle. 4. Place the speaker on top of the cradle, so the pin connectors line up. Important! Do not force the speaker into the cradle.
Setup 5. Plug the power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet. • The speaker emits a tone to confirm connection to AC power, and charging begins. A blinking yellow battery icon indicates the battery is charging. 2. Plug the DC power cord on the power supply into the DC connector on the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker. • Once connected to AC power, your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker is ready for use.
Setup Pairing a device to the speaker To pair with a Bluetooth device: 1. With your Bluetooth device and the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker both turned on, press the Bluetooth button on the speaker to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator on the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker blinks blue to show that the speaker is discoverable. 4. If your Bluetooth device prompts you for a passcode, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK. Some devices also ask you to accept the connection.
Setup Note: If you are unable to pair your device, reset the speaker by pressing and holding Mute on the speaker for 10 seconds until the indicators briefly flash. Your Bluetooth device is disconnected and the Soundlink® Mini speaker turns off. Press Power to turn the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker on again and reconnect. Note: If the speaker turns off after five minutes, it has not discovered your Bluetooth device. 14 - English To pair additional devices: You can pair up to six devices.
Operation Connecting a paired device Speaker memory To connect a previously paired device, turn on the device and press Bluetooth on the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker. Until the device connects, the Bluetooth indicator on the speaker blinks white. When the speaker and Bluetooth device have successfully connected, the Bluetooth indicator remains on. The Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker memory can hold up to six paired devices.
Operation Control buttons The control buttons are located on the top of the speaker. • Press to turn the speaker on or off. • Press and hold to check the battery charge state. See “Checking the battery” on page 20. • Press to mute/unmute sound from the speaker. • Minus (-) decreases speaker volume. Press and hold the button to continuosly decrease the volume. • Plus (+) increases speaker volume. Press and hold the button to continuously increase the volume.
Operation • Press to select the Bluetooth source. The speaker attempts to connect to the last paired device. If there are no paired devices, the speaker goes into discoverable mode. See “Pairing a device to the speaker” on page 13. • Once Bluetooth is selected, press again to set the speaker to discoverable mode and allow pairing with another Bluetooth device. Press again to go back to connecting mode.
Operation Indicates the battery power level, or the charging state. See “Checking the battery” on page 20. The indicator blinks to indicate that the sound is muted. Indicates the speaker state when the Bluetooth source is selected: • Blinking blue light – Discoverable and ready to pair or reconnect with a device. • Blinking white light – Attempting to connect to a paired device. • Solid white light – Connected to a paired device. See “Pairing a device to the speaker” on page 13.
Operation To use the AUX connector: 1. Plug the cable from the audio device into the (AUX) connector on the side of the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker. 2. Press Power speaker. on the Bose® SoundLink® Mini 3. Press AUX on the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker. 4. Adjust the volume on the connected device to near maximum, then use the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker volume buttons to adjust the volume level.
Operation Operating on battery power Battery protection mode Battery performance varies with the content played and loudness at which it is played. In typical usage, the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker battery lasts up to 12 hours. When the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker is unplugged and unused for more than 24 days, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate the speaker, connect it to AC power (see “Connecting to AC power” on page 10).
Operation To charge the battery, connect the speaker to AC power. See “Connecting to AC power” on page 10. The speaker emits a tone to confirm the power connection. Recommended charging time is three hours to fully charge the battery. The battery status indicator indicates charging status. Blinking yellow: ...................................... Battery is charging Solid green: .....................................
Operation • For best bass response, the back of the speaker should be placed near a wall, but not directly against a wall. Bass response decreases as the speaker is moved away from a wall. Do not lay the speaker on its back. Sound is emitted from both the front and rear of the unit. • Do not place the speaker in small areas that are enclosed on all sides except the front, as this will adversely affect sound quality. 22 - English • Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.
Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Problem What to do Speaker will not turn on (AC power) • Make sure your system is connected to a working AC (mains) outlet. • Make sure you are using the Bose power supply that shipped with your speaker, or a Bose accessory charger designed for the Soundlink® mini speaker. • Make sure you are using the Bose power supply that shipped with your speaker, or a Bose accessory charger designed for the Soundlink® mini speaker.
Maintenance and Care Problem What to do The speaker indicates a connection, but is not playing music • • • • • Make sure your device is connected to the speaker. Make sure the transport controls of the audio device are set to playback audio. Make sure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up. Make sure your Bluetooth device is playing audio, and the device volume is up.
Maintenance and Care Problem What to do Cannot pair the speaker with my • Make sure your speaker is discoverable. Press the Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth indicator slowly Bluetooth device blinks blue. • Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your Bluetooth device is turned on. • Make sure you select “Bose Mini SoundLink” in the pairing list on your device and that connection is confirmed by your device. • Your Bluetooth device may be out of range—try moving it closer to the speaker.
Maintenance and Care Problem What to do Poor sound quality from a Bluetooth device • Try connecting your Bluetooth device to the speaker using the AUX connection. If sound quality improves using the AUX connection, try the following solutions. • Your Bluetooth device may be out of range—try moving it closer to the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker.
Maintenance and Care Problem What to do No audio from the AUX source • • • • • • • Make sure your connected device is on and playing. Press the AUX button and check that the AUX source indicator is on. Make sure the 3.5 mm plug is fully inserted into the speaker, and fully inserted into the source device. Make sure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up. Increase the volume level on the AUX device. Increase the speaker volume. Try using a different AUX cable.
Maintenance and Care Replacing the battery Cleaning The battery should be replaced when: To clean the exterior surface of your product, you can wipe it using a soft, dry cloth. • The battery status indicator remains yellow after ten hours of charging. • The period of battery operation noticeably decreases. • Only use Bose authorized batteries. For replacement batteries, contact Bose® in your country/region (visit http://global.Bose.com for Bose contact information in your country or region).
Maintenance and Care Limited warranty Your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights. Technical information Power supply rating Input: 100 - 240V , 50/60Hz, 360mA Output: 12VDC, 0.833A Max Dimensions 2.0" H x 7.1" W x 2.3" D (5.08 cm x 18.03 cm x 5.
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