Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition Black User manual

SPECIAL EDITION OWNER’S GUIDE

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РУКОВОДСТВО ВЛАДЕЛЬЦА СПЕЦИАЛЬНОЙ ВЕРСИИ
УСТРОЙСТВА

SOUNDLINK MINI II

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or
near the product.

• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.

• Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.

• If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek medical
advice.

• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).

• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.

• This product contains no user serviceable parts. Contact Bose customer service for all servicing concerns.

• Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA,
VDE, CCC).

• The battery provided with this product may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled.

仅适用于 2000m 以下地区安全使用
Use at altitude less than 2000 meters only.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your implantable
medical device.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

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 o 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 dierent 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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and ISED 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 equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between radiator and your body.

CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete
declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in
compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU)
No. 801/2013.

Required Power State Information

Power consumption in specified power mode, at
230V/50Hz input

Time after which equipment is automatically
switched into mode

Power consumption in networked standby if all wired
network ports are connected and all wireless network
ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input

Network port deactivation/activation procedures.
Deactivating all networks will enable standby mode.

Standby Networked Standby

≤ 0.5 W Bluetooth® ≤ 2.0 W

≤ 30 minutes ≤ 5 minutes

N/A ≤ 2.0 W

Bluetooth: Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and
holding the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds. Activate by pairing with a
Bluetooth source.

Power Modes

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an
appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human
health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local
municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII

According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the
NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original
characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found,
the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio
communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM
radio wave radiated devices.

DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or
other qualified professional for removal.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Removal of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified
professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see products.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html for
further information.

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.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

Part Name

PCBs X O O O O O
Metal Parts X O O O O O
Plastic Parts O O O O O O
Speakers X O O O O O
Cables X O O O O O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this

part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

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 of GB/T 26572.

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether

(PBDE)

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: SoundLink Mini II Special Edition, Type designation: 431608

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit

PCBs
Metal Parts
Plastic Parts
Speakers
Cables
Note 1: “” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value

of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Lead

Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd)

(Pb)

-     

-     

     

-     

-     

Hexavalent

chromium (Cr+6)

Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located on the bottom of the system.
Serial number: ______________________________________________________________________
Model number: 416912
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.com/register

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “9” is 2009 or 2019.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China

(Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No.10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan

Phone Number: [phone]
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000

México, D.F. Phone Number: [phone]

Input Power Rating: 5VDC, 1.6A
CMIIT ID: 2015DJ1588

Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

Legal Information

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Bose Corporation is under license.

Bose and SoundLink are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639
© 2019 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without

prior written permission.

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CONTENTS

What’s in the Box

Contents ................................................................................................................................ 8

Placement Guidelines

Avoid wireless interference ............................................................................................ 9

Speaker Controls

Power on/o ........................................................................................................................ 10

Auto-o timer ..................................................................................................................... 10

Disabling auto-o ...................................................................................................... 10

Speaker functions .............................................................................................................. 11

Media playback and volume functions .............................................................. 11

Call functions ............................................................................................................... 12

Battery

Charge the speaker ........................................................................................................... 13

Charging time.............................................................................................................. 13

Hear the battery level .............................................................................................. 14

Battery protection mode ................................................................................................ 14

Replace the battery .......................................................................................................... 14

Status Indicators

Bluetooth® indicator .......................................................................................................... 15

Battery indicator ................................................................................................................ 15

AUX indicator ...................................................................................................................... 16

Voice Prompts

Pre-installed languages ................................................................................................... 17

Select the language .......................................................................................................... 17

Change the language ....................................................................................................... 17

Disable voice prompts .................................................................................................... 17

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CONTENTS

Bluetooth Connection

Pair your mobile device ................................................................................................... 18

Disconnect a mobile device ........................................................................................... 18

Reconnect a mobile device ............................................................................................ 18

Multiple Bluetooth Connections

Pair another mobile device ............................................................................................ 19

Identify connected mobile devices ............................................................................. 19

Switch between two connected mobile devices ................................................... 19

Reconnect a previously connected mobile device ............................................... 20

Clear the speaker’s pairing list...................................................................................... 20

Wired Connection

Connect the 3.5 mm audio cable ................................................................................. 21

Care and Maintenance

Clean the speaker .............................................................................................................. 22

Replacement parts and accessories ........................................................................... 22

Limited warranty ................................................................................................................ 22

Troubleshooting

Common solutions ............................................................................................................ 23

Reset the speaker .............................................................................................................. 25

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Contents

Confirm that the following parts are included:

SoundLink Mini II Special Edition USB-C to USB-A cable

Note: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized

Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SLMii

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PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

• Place your mobile device within 30 ft (9 m) of the speaker. Moving your mobile device
farther away aects sound quality, and it may disconnect from the speaker.

• Place the back of the speaker near but not directly against a wall. Bass response
decreases as the speaker is moved away from a wall.

CAUTIONS: 

• Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.

• Stand the speaker on its base. Standing the speaker on any other side may cause
damage to the speaker and aect sound quality.

Avoid wireless interference

• Keep other wireless equipment away from the speaker.

• Place the speaker and your mobile device outside of and away from metal cabinets,
other audio/video components and direct heat sources.

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SPEAKER CONTROLS

Controls are located on the top of the speaker.

Power
button

Volume down

Multi-function
button

Volume up

Bluetooth
button

Power on/o

Press the Power button .

The Bluetooth indicator glows according to Bluetooth connection status
(see page 15).

Bluetooth indicator

Power button

Auto-o timer

The auto-o timer conserves the battery when the speaker is operating on battery
power. The speaker switches o when audio has stopped and buttons have not been
pressed for 30 minutes.

Disabling auto-o

Press and hold + and the Bluetooth button simultaneously.

You hear an alert (or a tone) confirming that the auto-o feature is disabled.

Repeat to re-enable the auto-o timer.

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SPEAKER CONTROLS

Speaker functions

Media playback and volume functions

Volume down

Multi-function button

Volume up

Note: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.

Function

Play/Pause

Skip forward

Skip backward

Volume Up

Volume Down

What to do

Press the Multi-function button .

In AUX mode, pressing mutes the music.

Double-press .

Triple-press .

Press + .

Note: To quickly increase the volume, press and

hold + .

Press – .

Note: To quickly decrease the volume, press and

hold – .

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SPEAKER CONTROLS

Call functions

Multi-function button

Function

Answer a call

End a call

Decline an incoming call

Switch between two calls

Turn o speakerphone and switch to
a mobile device (in-call)

Access voice control to make a call

Mute/unmute a call

What to do

Press the Multi-function button .

Press .

Press and hold .

With two active calls, double-press .

Press and hold .

While not on a call, press and hold for one second
until you hear a tone.

Your mobile device may not support voice control. Refer
to your device owner’s guide for more information.

While on a call, press and hold – and + simultaneously.

Voice prompt notifications

The speaker identifies incoming callers that are saved in your contact list. To disable this
feature, see page 17.

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BATTERY

Charge the speaker

Your speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using your speaker for the first time,
connect it to an AC (mains) outlet. Your speaker does not need to be fully charged,
but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery.

1. Connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB-C port on the speaker.

2. Connect the other end into a wall charger (not provided) or computer that is

powered on.

The battery indicator blinks amber, and the speaker emits a tone.

Charging time

Allow up to four hours to fully charge the battery. A full charge powers the speaker for
up to 12 hours.

Tip: To extend the battery playback time, reduce the volume. The rate of battery

discharge varies with the volume setting.

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BATTERY

Hear the battery level

Each time you power on the speaker, you hear the battery level.

To hear the battery level while using your speaker, press and hold the
Power button until you hear a voice prompt.

Note: To visually check the battery level, press and hold while viewing the

battery indicator (see page 15).

Battery protection mode

The speaker enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power when the
speaker is unplugged and unused for:

• More than 24 days

• Three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent

To reactivate the system, connect it to AC (mains) power (see page 13).

When not in use, store the speaker in a cool place.

CAUTION: Do not store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or when

the battery indicator blinks red.

Replace the battery

Rechargeable batteries periodically need replacement. The lifetime of a battery
depends on usage and volume settings.

You may need to replace the battery if you must recharge the battery more often.

Note: The battery provided with your system is not user serviceable.

Contact Bose customer service for all battery related issues.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SLMii

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STATUS INDICATORS

The Bluetooth, battery and AUX indicators are located on the top of the speaker.

Bluetooth indicator

Shows the connection status of a mobile device.

Indicator activity System state

Blinking blue Ready to pair

Blinking white Connecting

Solid white Connected

Battery indicator

Shows the battery charge level.

Indicator activity System state

Solid green Full charge

Solid amber Medium charge

Blinking red Needs charge

Blinking amber Charging

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STATUS INDICATORS

AUX indicator

Shows the connection status of a device connected with an AUX cable.

Indicator activity System state

Solid white

Speaker is connected and ready to play content from
a device

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VOICE PROMPTS

Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth connection process, announce the
battery level and identify connected devices. You can customize voice prompts using
the buttons on your speaker.

Pre-installed languages

The following languages are pre-installed on your speaker:

• English • Mandarin • Dutch

• Spanish • Japanese • Russian

• French • Italian • Polish

• German • Portuguese

Select the language

When you power on the speaker for the first time, the voice prompts are in English.

1. Press – or + to scroll through the languages.

2. When you hear your language, press and hold the Multi-function button .

Change the language

1. Press and hold and + simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the

first language option.

2. Press – or + to scroll through the languages.

3. When you hear your language, press and hold .

Disable voice prompts

Press and hold – and + simultaneously until you hear “Voice prompts o.”

Note: Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as
smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a
device, you must connect the device with your speaker.

Pair your mobile device

After selecting your language, the speaker is ready to pair with your mobile device.

1. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.

Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in Settings.

2. Select Bose Mini II SE SoundLink from your device list.

Bose Mini II SE SoundLink

The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white, and you hear “Connected to
<device name>.”

Disconnect a mobile device

Disable the Bluetooth feature on your device.

Reconnect a mobile device

When powered on, the speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently-connected
devices. You can only play music from one mobile device at a time.

Note: The devices must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.

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MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

You can pair additional devices to your speaker. These Bluetooth connections are
controlled with the Bluetooth button . Voice prompts guide you through controlling
multiple connections. Before connecting an additional mobile device, make sure this
feature is enabled.

Pair another mobile device

1. Press and hold until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear
“Ready to pair another device.”

2. Pair your mobile device to the speaker.

Note: Pairing your mobile device stores it in the speaker’s pairing list. The speaker

stores eight mobile devices.

Identify connected mobile devices

Press to hear which mobile device(s) are currently connected.

Switch between two connected mobile devices

1. Pause music from your first mobile device.

2. Play music from your second mobile device.

Note: Your speaker can receive a phone call from both devices, no matter which device

is playing audio.

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MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Reconnect a previously connected mobile device

1. Press the Bluetooth button to hear which device is connected.

2. Press again within three seconds to connect to the next device in the speaker
pairing list.

3. Repeat until you hear the correct device name.

4. Play audio on the connected device.

Clear the speaker’s pairing list

1. Press and hold for ten seconds until you hear “Bluetooth device list cleared.”

2. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device.

All devices are cleared and the speaker is ready to connect.

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WIRED CONNECTION

Connect the 3.5 mm audio cable

You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of
audio device to the AUX connector. The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable
plug (not provided).

1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your device to the AUX connector on
the speaker.

2. Press the Power button .

The AUX indicator glows solid white.

3. Play music on your mobile device.

Tip: Increase the volume on the connected device to near maximum, then use the

speaker volume buttons to adjust the volume level.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the speaker

• Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or
cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.

• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Replacement parts and accessories

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SLMii

Limited warranty

Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at
global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty.

To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions. Failure to
register will not aect your limited warranty rights.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Common solutions

If you experience problems with your speaker:

• Power on the speaker (see page 10).

• Check the state of the status indicators (see page 15).

• Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth technology (see page 18).

• Charge the battery (see page 13).

• Increase the volume on your speaker and device.

• Move your device closer to the speaker and away from any interference
or obstruction.

• Try connecting another device (see page 19).

If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and
solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact
Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contact

Symptom Solution

No power: AC (mains)

No power: battery

Speaker does not connect
to mobile device

• Make sure you are using the USB-C to USB-A cable.

• Secure the USB cable at both ends.

• Connect the USB cable to a dierent USB port.

• Plug the power adapter (not provided) into a live
AC (mains) outlet.

Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect the
USB cable to a power adapter (not provided) or computer that is
powered on.

• On your mobile device:

– Turn o and on the Bluetooth feature.
– Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again.

• Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from
any interference or obstructions.

• Pair another mobile device (see page 19).

• Clear the speaker’s pairing list (see page 20).

• Reset the speaker (see page 25).

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Solution

No sound from your
mobile device

Poor sound quality from
your mobile device

Audio plays from the
wrong mobile device
(when two devices are
connected)

No audio from the AUX
device

Poor sound quality from
an AUX device

• Power on the speaker.

• Increase the volume on the speaker, your mobile device and
music source.

• Press the Bluetooth button to hear the connected mobile
device(s) and ensure you are using the correct device.

• Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any
interference or obstructions.

• Use a dierent music source.

• Pair another mobile device.

• If two mobile devices are connected, pause your other mobile
device first.

• On your mobile device:

– Turn o and on the Bluetooth feature.
– Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again.

• Clear the speaker’s pairing list (see page 20).

• Reset the speaker (see page 25).

• Check your mobile device for compatibility. Refer to your mobile
device owner’s guide.

• Use a dierent music source.

• Pair another mobile device.

• Disconnect the second device.

• Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any
interference or obstructions.

• Press to hear the connected mobile device(s) and ensure you are
using the correct device.

• Pause or quit the music source on your mobile device playing
music.

• Disconnect the second device.

• Power on the AUX device and play music.

• Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and
the AUX device.

• Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device.

• Use a dierent AUX cable.

• Connect a dierent AUX device.

• Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and
the AUX device.

• Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device.

• Use a dierent AUX cable.

• Connect a dierent AUX device.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Reset the speaker

Factory reset clears paired mobile devices and language settings from the speaker and
returns it to original factory settings.

1. Power on the speaker.

2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds until all indicators blink.

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