Alba WO274 Instruction manual

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating

Bluetooth Speaker

Instruction manual

Using your Bluetooth Speaker

Let’s get started

WO274

You’ll soon be up and running

Looking forward to your new Alba Bluetooth Speaker? Great. Then let’s get you started.

Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.

Help and Guidance

We’re here to help you get the most from your Bluetooth Speaker. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:

www.argos-support.co.uk

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021.

Power source

Only use the USB charging cable that came with the product. Using an unauthorised charging cable will invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably damage the product.

Please charge the integral lithium battery in your Bluetooth Speaker at least once a month, to prevent damage to and prolong the life of the lithium battery.

Moisture and water

• Do not leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the product, which may damage the circuit board.

Heat sources and ﬂames

• Do not leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in heat.

General safety information

Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children.

This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not attempt to open the product. This product does not contain any user serviceable parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it and will void your warranty.

• Do not use your Bluetooth Speaker near emergency/ intensive care medical equipment, if you have a pacemaker fitted or during an electrical storm.

• To avoid possible hearing damage, do not listen to this Bluetooth Speaker at high volume levels for long periods of time. Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.

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Accessories

A Micro USB charging cable is included with your Bluetooth Speaker.

Micro USB cable

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Power connection

1. Pull out the small rubber cover from the side of the Bluetooth Speaker to reveal the Micro USB and Aux in sockets.

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2. Connect the Micro USB end of the charging cable

to the USB socket. Plug the standard end of the USB charging cable into a computer or other USB charging device.

3. The small red charging LED on the bottom left of the front of the Bluetooth Speaker will light up to indicate that the battery is charging. The red LED will go out when the battery is fully charged.

Note: It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge your Bluetooth Speaker, before first use. When fully charged, unplug the Micro USB charging cable.

Connect to a Bluetooth device

1. Power on/off

2. Play/Pause

3. Volume -

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4. Volume +

5. Micro USB socket

6. Aux in socket

Press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds. A tone will sound and a Blue LED will flash in the bottom

left of the front of the Bluetooth speaker.

On the device that you would like to connect to your Bluetooth Speaker via Bluetooth (e.g. iPhone/iPad/

Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn on Bluetooth connectivity and ensure that it is ‘discoverable’.

Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up Bluetooth.

Select to ‘Add new device’, if necessary.

Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so that ‘Add new device’ option is not available.

When found, your Bluetooth Speaker will be displayed as ‘ALBA SPEAKER’. Select the device name to begin pairing.

Note: If your device requests a password, please enter ‘0000’ to complete the device pairing.

When pairing is complete, a tone will sound and the Blue LED will change to flash more slowly.

Now that you have paired your device with the Bluetooth Speaker, it will connect to it when it is within range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or less), line of sight.

Your device will remain paired with the Bluetooth Speaker unless you decide to disconnect or ‘unpair’ it.

Adjusting the volume

Press and hold to increase the volume. A tone will

sound when the volume is at its maximum level.

Other information

Helpful technical information

Product support

Help is always at hand

Press and hold to decrease the volume.

Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth

Select and start the music or audio that you wish to listen to on your paired bluetooth device., it will now be heard through the Bluetooth Speaker. Adjust the volume on the connected device and/or your Bluetooth Speaker.

You can use the controls on your paired device as well as those on your Bluetooth Speaker.

Press and release to Play/Pause

Press and release to Skip forward

Press and release to Skip backward

Using as a Mobile handsfree speakerphone

If you have paired your mobile phone with your Bluetooth Speaker, you can use it as a handsfree speaker.

Make an outgoing call:

1. Dial the number as usual on your mobile phone, you will be able to hear the progress of the call and your caller through your Bluetooth Speaker and your caller will also be able to hear you.

2. Press the Play/Pause button on the Bluetooth Speaker to end the call.

Receive an incoming call:

1. Press and release the Play/Pause button on your Bluetooth Speaker or answer the call as usual on your mobile phone. You will be able to hear your caller through your Bluetooth Speaker and your caller will also be able to hear you.

2. Press and release the Play/Pause button on the Bluetooth Speaker to end the call or end the call as usual on your mobile phone.

Aux in mode

1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied), to the headphone or auxiliary out socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Aux in socket on the side of your Bluetooth Speaker.

Note: Bluetooth is disconnected automatically when you plug in an Aux in cable.

2. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Bluetooth Speaker.

3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume level on both the secondary device and on the Bluetooth Speaker.

Technical speciﬁcation

Audio output: 1W RMS Micro USB input: 5V/500mA Lithium battery: 3.7V/1200mAh Bluetooth: Version 2.1 Pairing name: ALBA SPEAKER Frequency range: 2.4GHz-2.480GHz Proﬁles: GAP/SDAP/SPP/A2DP/AVRCP/

GAVDP

This product is intended for use within the UK. This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, Argos Ltd, declares that this Band II LPD device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete declaration of conformity can be obtained by contacting http://www.argos-support. co.uk/.

Troubleshooting

Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device?

Ensure that you are within range of the Bluetooth Speaker for Bluetooth functionality, 10 metres or less (33 feet or less).

Move the Bluetooth Speaker and Bluetooth device away from other Bluetooth devices/electrical equipment.

If possible, turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth functionality.

No sound

Adjust the volume on the Bluetooth Speaker and on the connected device.

Your Bluetooth Speaker may need to be recharged.

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Bluetooth Speaker is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at

www.argos-support.co.uk

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on

0345 600 3021*.

Local call rates applies*

Lines open 8am-7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.

*Calls to Argos enquiry lines may attract a charge and set up fee from residential lines depending on your call plan/tari. Mobile and other providers costs may vary, see www.bt.com/pricing for details.

For Security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from customer service centres maybe recorded and monitored. Calls from Republic of Ireland will attract international call charges.

Disposal

• This product should not be treated as normal household waste and it should be recycled. Please take it to your local council or visit www.recyclemore.co.uk.

• Batteries contain substances that may be harmful to the environment and human health. Keep out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical help if swallowed.

• Batteries should not be disposed of in the normal household waste but taken to appropriate local recycling facilities, where and when these are available.

• Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to open the outer casing.

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This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the

date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to

faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of

charge (or if applicable the product will be replaced or the purchase price refunded) where possible during this period by the dealer from who your purchased the unit.

Your Alba Guarantee

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage,

• The product must be correctly installed and operated

• It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Alba disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising

• This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish

Guarantor: Argos Limited - 489 - 499 Avebury Blvd. - Milton Keynes - MK9 2NW

The guarantee is subject to the

following provisions:

misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items.

in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual.

guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.

from the breakdown of the product.

your statutory or legal rights.