Bose Soundlink User Manual
Bose® SoundLink
Mini Bluetooth® Speaker
Owner’s Guide
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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.
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equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle,
as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in this owner’s guide.
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WARNINGS:
• To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic
products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the
system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a re hazard.
• Do not place any naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, on or near the apparatus.
• The battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re or the like.
• Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.
• Do not short-circuit the battery or battery pack. Do not
store the battery pack haphazardly in a box or drawer
where it may short-circuit by other metal objects.
• Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
• In the event of a battery pack leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
has been made, wash the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Safety Information
WARNINGS
• Do not use any charger other than that specically
provided for use with the equipment.
• Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for
use with the equipment.
• Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
• Replace the battery pack only with a genuine replacement battery pack from Bose or an authorized Bose
dealer. Bose cannot warrant the safety and compatibility
or assure the operability of batteries from other
manufacturers for use in operating this product.Keep
battery pack clean and dry.
• The battery needs to be charged before use. Always
use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions or equipment manual for proper charging
instructions.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary
to charge and discharge the battery pack several times
to obtain maximum performance.
• The battery pack gives its best performance when it is
operated at normal room temperature (20°C +/- 5°C).
• Use only the battery in the application for which it was
intended.
WARNING: This product contains magnets which can be
harmful to pacemaker wearers.
CAUTION: Make no modications to the system or
accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise
safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance.
• Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any
local regulations.
Do not incinerate.
NOTES:
• The product label is located on the inside of the battery cover on
the bottom of the product.
• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the discon-
nect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• The power supply provided with this product must be used indoors.
It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation
vehicles, or on boats.
• This product is intended to be used only with the power supply
provided, or Bose
this product.
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power supply or charger designed for use with
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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 ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
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Information about products that generate
electrical noise
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation
exposure limits set forth for general population. It must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antennas
or transmitters.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
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. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• 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 modications 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.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Output power: 4 mW @ 2400 MHz
Safety Information
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive
requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity
can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.
Per EN300220-1 this product contains a category 3 receiver.
Part
Name
PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0
Metal
parts
Plastic
parts
Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0
Cables X 0 0 0 0 0
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the
homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T
11363-2006.
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Lead
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
(Pb)
X 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
Hexavalent
(CR(VI))
Polybromi-
nated Biphenyl
(PBB)
Polybromi-
nated Diphenyl
Ether (PBDE)
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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).
Serial number (on bottom of speaker) __________________________________________________________________________________
Model number (inside rubber base of speaker) ___________________________________________________________________________
Purchase date ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.
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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 ........................................ 15
Clearing memory ............................................ 15
Control buttons .......................................... 16
System status indicators ......................... 17
Using the AUX connector ......................... 18
Operating on battery power .................... 20
Checking the battery ..................................... 20
Battery protection mode .............................. 20
Charging the battery ..................................... 20
Tips on placing the speaker ..................... 21
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting ........................................ 23
Replacing the battery ............................... 28
Cleaning ....................................................... 28
Contacting customer service .................. 28
Limited warranty ....................................... 29
Technical information .............................. 29
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Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Mini
Bluetooth
your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth
device anywhere you choose.
Features
• Wireless Bluetooth link eliminates the need to
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides hours of
• AUX connector lets you connect your Bluetooth
• Pair up to six Bluetooth devices.
• Easy grab-and-go mobility.
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®
speaker. Enjoy music wirelessly from
®
physically connect your Bluetooth capable audio
source.
®
Bose
performance.
device or other music source device directly to your
speaker.
Unpacking
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.
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, refer to the contact list
at the end of this guide.
Soundlink® Bluetooth® Mini speaker AC power supply
Charging Cradle Adapters
Introduction
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Setup
Connecting to AC power
Before using your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker
the rst 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. You can connect
to AC power through the charging cradle and, with
the speaker placed on the charging cradle, charge
the battery.
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1. Extend the power supply prongs.
2. If needed, snap on the adapter for your region
(2a). To remove an adapter, press back on the
release and lift the adapter up and off (2b).
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2a 2b
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