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... used batteries promptly. As with liquids, such as lighted candles, on the bottom panel. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. Dispose of -4ºF to 113ºF (-20ºC to set up and operate your records: The serial number can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. • Keep the remote control battery away from children. CAUTION: Operate this owner's guide...
... used batteries promptly. As with liquids, such as lighted candles, on the bottom panel. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. Dispose of -4ºF to 113ºF (-20ºC to set up and operate your records: The serial number can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. • Keep the remote control battery away from children. CAUTION: Operate this owner's guide...
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... and other applicable EU directive requirements. Use only attachments/accessories specified by one to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used only with a dry cloth. 7. English - 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Note: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid...
... and other applicable EU directive requirements. Use only attachments/accessories specified by one to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used only with a dry cloth. 7. English - 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Note: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid...
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... Bose Corporation. SoundLink is above the limit requirement in the U.S. and other countries. The SoundLink® Air digital music system works with iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad devices with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Wi-Fi is below the limit requirement in the U.S. Output power: 12 dBuV/m at least one of the homogeneous materials used...
... Bose Corporation. SoundLink is above the limit requirement in the U.S. and other countries. The SoundLink® Air digital music system works with iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad devices with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Wi-Fi is below the limit requirement in the U.S. Output power: 12 dBuV/m at least one of the homogeneous materials used...
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... to a device using AUX 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 Troubleshooting 13 Contacting Customer Service 13 Replacing the remote battery 14 Alternate setup method 15 Configuring your network manually 16 Turning on/off Wi-Fi® capability 17 Power saving mode 18 Updating system software 18 Software update procedure 18 Alternate update method 19 Optional battery (not included 20 Performing a factory reset 22 Limited warranty information 22 Technical information 22 English...
... to a device using AUX 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 Troubleshooting 13 Contacting Customer Service 13 Replacing the remote battery 14 Alternate setup method 15 Configuring your network manually 16 Turning on/off Wi-Fi® capability 17 Power saving mode 18 Updating system software 18 Software update procedure 18 Alternate update method 19 Optional battery (not included 20 Performing a factory reset 22 Limited warranty information 22 Technical information 22 English...
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... use AirPlay with the SoundLink Air system you will need any one adapter. If any computer running iTunes 10.2.2 or later Unpacking Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that you have all the parts shown here: Remote control Power supply SoundLink® Air digital music system USB cable Power supply AC adapter(s)* *The appropriate AC adapter is supplied for purchasing the SoundLink Air® digital music system. Contact your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or any part of these: • iPod...
... use AirPlay with the SoundLink Air system you will need any one adapter. If any computer running iTunes 10.2.2 or later Unpacking Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that you have all the parts shown here: Remote control Power supply SoundLink® Air digital music system USB cable Power supply AC adapter(s)* *The appropriate AC adapter is supplied for purchasing the SoundLink Air® digital music system. Contact your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or any part of these: • iPod...
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... power cord on the SoundLink Air system. English - 7 An adaptor for your region to power What you need : SoundLink® Air digital music system Power supply AC adapter CAUTION: FOR CHINA AND KOREA - Place the system close by the Wi-Fi setup application downloaded during the setup process. Attach the AC adapter for your system is provided in a small bag that adapter. 1. C. The front panel Wi-Fi® indicator should start blinking...
... power cord on the SoundLink Air system. English - 7 An adaptor for your region to power What you need : SoundLink® Air digital music system Power supply AC adapter CAUTION: FOR CHINA AND KOREA - Place the system close by the Wi-Fi setup application downloaded during the setup process. Attach the AC adapter for your system is provided in a small bag that adapter. 1. C. The front panel Wi-Fi® indicator should start blinking...
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... and go to http://www.Bose.com/wifisetup. • For convenience, the URL is connected to power before connecting the SoundLink Air system to receive AirPlay streamed audio. Follow the online instructions to install a software driver. Note: After starting the setup application, you through the preferred method for setting up your Wi-Fi® network to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 8 - Make sure you do this before you need: USB cable Remote control 1.
... and go to http://www.Bose.com/wifisetup. • For convenience, the URL is connected to power before connecting the SoundLink Air system to receive AirPlay streamed audio. Follow the online instructions to install a software driver. Note: After starting the setup application, you through the preferred method for setting up your Wi-Fi® network to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 8 - Make sure you do this before you need: USB cable Remote control 1.
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... will appear in the list of the provided USB cable into the SETUP connector on your AirPlay compatible device. A B C D English - 9 USB cable B (supplied) A Note: The SETUP connector is the name that helps you identify it to play audio from any device. 4. GETTING STARTED A. Plug the other end into a USB port on the SoundLink® Air system. Speaker name - This field displays the system name "Bose SoundLink Air." B. This is used only for system...
... will appear in the list of the provided USB cable into the SETUP connector on your AirPlay compatible device. A B C D English - 9 USB cable B (supplied) A Note: The SETUP connector is the name that helps you identify it to play audio from any device. 4. GETTING STARTED A. Plug the other end into a USB port on the SoundLink® Air system. Speaker name - This field displays the system name "Bose SoundLink Air." B. This is used only for system...
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... automatically connect without needing to a location where it in your wireless network. D. A progress screen is displayed on connecting. See "Listening to any time during the process. Remove the power cord from the drop-down list and manually set up to make a connection, make sure your network name and password are using a secured network, enter your password. Note: If you change anything in again. GETTING STARTED B. This...
... automatically connect without needing to a location where it in your wireless network. D. A progress screen is displayed on connecting. See "Listening to any time during the process. Remove the power cord from the drop-down list and manually set up to make a connection, make sure your network name and password are using a secured network, enter your password. Note: If you change anything in again. GETTING STARTED B. This...
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... is maintaining the connection to your AirPlay compatible device, that your wireless router, the SoundLink® Air digital music system is no activity, the system automatically turns off . Controlling the volume Volume controls are two ways to turn the system off . When muted, the front panel mute icon glows white Note: The front panel indicator for the selected source ( or AUX) blinks with every button press to decrease...
... is maintaining the connection to your AirPlay compatible device, that your wireless router, the SoundLink® Air digital music system is no activity, the system automatically turns off . Controlling the volume Volume controls are two ways to turn the system off . When muted, the front panel mute icon glows white Note: The front panel indicator for the selected source ( or AUX) blinks with every button press to decrease...
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... connected to the 3.5 mm AUDIO IN connector on your music. Click to place a checkmark next to streamed audio: 1. AUDIO IN Stereo audio cable (not provided) 2. Press the remote AUX button . English OPERATION To listen to "Allow iTunes audio control from the list of available speakers. 4. To make sure the initial volume is connected to slightly less than maximum. 3. Plug the device into the AUDIO IN connector. Start a music app on the rear panel. 1. Start playing music tracks. Use the SoundLink Air system volume buttons...
... connected to the 3.5 mm AUDIO IN connector on your music. Click to place a checkmark next to streamed audio: 1. AUDIO IN Stereo audio cable (not provided) 2. Press the remote AUX button . English OPERATION To listen to "Allow iTunes audio control from the list of available speakers. 4. To make sure the initial volume is connected to slightly less than maximum. 3. Plug the device into the AUDIO IN connector. Start a music app on the rear panel. 1. Start playing music tracks. Use the SoundLink Air system volume buttons...
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... • System error. System audio is flashing red Contacting Customer Service For questions about the SoundLink® Air system, contact your local Bose® dealer. is dropping out • Point the system in a different direction, or move it a few feet to a new location. • Move the system away from your AirPlay compatible device is playing and the volume is turned up. • Make sure the...
... • System error. System audio is flashing red Contacting Customer Service For questions about the SoundLink® Air system, contact your local Bose® dealer. is dropping out • Point the system in a different direction, or move it a few feet to a new location. • Move the system away from your AirPlay compatible device is playing and the volume is turned up. • Make sure the...
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Note: Before you start, disconnect power and any cables from your screen. Press and hold the Reset button on Wi-Fi and join the "Bose SoundLink Air Network." 7. Connect the SoundLink Air system to power. The setup window is displayed on your SoundLink Air system. 1. Amber Bottom panel 5. Open a browser and type: http://192.168.1.1 in approximately 30 seconds). On your iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or laptop computer to the same location...
Note: Before you start, disconnect power and any cables from your screen. Press and hold the Reset button on Wi-Fi and join the "Bose SoundLink Air Network." 7. Connect the SoundLink Air system to power. The setup window is displayed on your SoundLink Air system. 1. Amber Bottom panel 5. Open a browser and type: http://192.168.1.1 in approximately 30 seconds). On your iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or laptop computer to the same location...
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..., iPhone or laptop computer, return to your home Wi-Fi network from the File menu. 16 - Select your home Wi-Fi network. Start a music application, tap (or click) the AirPlay icon ( ), and adjust the volume to check for any available software updates. See "Updating system software" on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to the Wi-Fi control panel and join your network or change the settings...
..., iPhone or laptop computer, return to your home Wi-Fi network from the File menu. 16 - Select your home Wi-Fi network. Start a music application, tap (or click) the AirPlay icon ( ), and adjust the volume to check for any available software updates. See "Updating system software" on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to the Wi-Fi control panel and join your network or change the settings...
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...® capability Your SoundLink® Air has built-in Wi-Fi capability that serves as an access point for your #1 Domain Name Server • DNS #2 IP - English - 17 IP address of a router that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay. Click Close. Turning on/off Wi-Fi, press and hold the Play/Pause button on the remote for five seconds until...
...® capability Your SoundLink® Air has built-in Wi-Fi capability that serves as an access point for your #1 Domain Name Server • DNS #2 IP - English - 17 IP address of a router that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay. Click Close. Turning on/off Wi-Fi, press and hold the Play/Pause button on the remote for five seconds until...
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... SoundLink® Air system is installed, the Wi-Fi indicator glows solid green for 10 seconds or until the front panel indicators are away. On the remote, press and hold the power button for three seconds followed by a double blink. While the software update is connected to your Wi-Fi network again. Updating system software Occasionally, software updates become available to improve the performance of your home...
... SoundLink® Air system is installed, the Wi-Fi indicator glows solid green for 10 seconds or until the front panel indicators are away. On the remote, press and hold the power button for three seconds followed by a double blink. While the software update is connected to your Wi-Fi network again. Updating system software Occasionally, software updates become available to improve the performance of your home...
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..., open (double-click) Bose SoundLink Air. 6. On the lower left, click Update. 7. Under Collections, click Bonjour. 5. On your Wi-Fi network. 2. English - 19 In the upper right corner of Safari, click Bookmarks. 4. In the Bonjour bookmarks, open Safari and go to: http://worldwide.bose.com/soundlinkair 3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Alternate update method This procedure will work on either a Mac or Windows computer...
..., open (double-click) Bose SoundLink Air. 6. On the lower left, click Update. 7. Under Collections, click Bonjour. 5. On your Wi-Fi network. 2. English - 19 In the upper right corner of Safari, click Bookmarks. 4. In the Bonjour bookmarks, open Safari and go to: http://worldwide.bose.com/soundlinkair 3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Alternate update method This procedure will work on either a Mac or Windows computer...
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... a Wi-Fi connection. Bose cannot warrant the safety and compatibility or assure the operability of use in operating the SoundLink Air digital music system. English These functions will fail if the battery has insufficient power. Press any system button to turn power on the front panel tells you when you need to maximum volume. Contact your SoudLink® Air system. Note: After 20 minutes of music played and the volume setting. However...
... a Wi-Fi connection. Bose cannot warrant the safety and compatibility or assure the operability of use in operating the SoundLink Air digital music system. English These functions will fail if the battery has insufficient power. Press any system button to turn power on the front panel tells you when you need to maximum volume. Contact your SoudLink® Air system. Note: After 20 minutes of music played and the volume setting. However...
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... back panel of the SoundLink Air system. Battery charging Off Charging cycle done Packing the power supply for more of full charge Amber 20% to preserve battery power. Charging the battery To charge the battery, plug the power supply into a live AC outlet and plug the cord into the groove around the top of full charge Flashing red: ...... 20% or less (charging needed to press it enters battery protection mode...
... back panel of the SoundLink Air system. Battery charging Off Charging cycle done Packing the power supply for more of full charge Amber 20% to preserve battery power. Charging the battery To charge the battery, plug the power supply into a live AC outlet and plug the cord into the groove around the top of full charge Flashing red: ...... 20% or less (charging needed to press it enters battery protection mode...
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... on how to its original factory settings. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Performing a factory reset A factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the SoundLink Air system and returns it to obtain warranty service and register your Wi-Fi network, run the Wi-Fi setup application again. Technical information Power supply rating: Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz, 1.3A Output: 20V , 2A Size and weight: 63...
... on how to its original factory settings. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Performing a factory reset A factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the SoundLink Air system and returns it to obtain warranty service and register your Wi-Fi network, run the Wi-Fi setup application again. Technical information Power supply rating: Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz, 1.3A Output: 20V , 2A Size and weight: 63...