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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not expose the product to rain or moisture. • Do not expose this owner's guide carefully. It may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. Please complete and retain for your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. English Please save this product within an equilateral triangle, as lighted candles, on the system, is incorrectly ...
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not expose the product to rain or moisture. • Do not expose this owner's guide carefully. It may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. Please complete and retain for your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. English Please save this product within an equilateral triangle, as lighted candles, on the system, is incorrectly ...
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... has been tested and found at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on or pinched, particularly at www.Bose.com/compliance. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the product. Do not incinerate. Do not ...dry cloth. 7. Do not use outdoors, in a residential installation. If this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Directive 1999/5/EC and all servicing to qualified service personnel...
... has been tested and found at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on or pinched, particularly at www.Bose.com/compliance. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the product. Do not incinerate. Do not ...dry cloth. 7. Do not use outdoors, in a residential installation. If this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Directive 1999/5/EC and all servicing to qualified service personnel...
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... permission. 4 - X: Indicates that may be installed and operated with a minimum distance of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2012 Bose Corporation. SAFETY INFORMATION Canada These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. FCC...this work may cause undesired operation of Bose Corporation in SJ/T 11363-2006. English Wi-Fi is a trademark of 20 cm between radiator and your body. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. The SoundLink® Air digital music system works with iPod touch, iPhone...
... permission. 4 - X: Indicates that may be installed and operated with a minimum distance of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2012 Bose Corporation. SAFETY INFORMATION Canada These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. FCC...this work may cause undesired operation of Bose Corporation in SJ/T 11363-2006. English Wi-Fi is a trademark of 20 cm between radiator and your body. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. The SoundLink® Air digital music system works with iPod touch, iPhone...
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 6 Overview 6 Unpacking 6 GETTING STARTED 7 Connecting the system to power 7 System setup 8 Moving the system after Wi-Fi setup 10 OPERATION 11 Power on/off 11 Controlling the volume 11 Listening to an AirPlay compatible device 11 Listening 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...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 6 Overview 6 Unpacking 6 GETTING STARTED 7 Connecting the system to power 7 System setup 8 Moving the system after Wi-Fi setup 10 OPERATION 11 Power on/off 11 Controlling the volume 11 Listening to an AirPlay compatible device 11 Listening 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...
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...of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to the AUDIO IN connector. They provide the safest means for purchasing the SoundLink Air® digital music system. Refer to save the carton and packing materials. If any part of these: • iPod touch, iPhone, or ...English Using the SoundLink Air you can: • Stream your favorite music from the music library or other AirPlay enabled apps on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad. • Stream music from iTunes on your computer over your authorized Bose® dealer immediately or contact Bose customer service. ...
...of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to the AUDIO IN connector. They provide the safest means for purchasing the SoundLink Air® digital music system. Refer to save the carton and packing materials. If any part of these: • iPod touch, iPhone, or ...English Using the SoundLink Air you can: • Stream your favorite music from the music library or other AirPlay enabled apps on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad. • Stream music from iTunes on your computer over your authorized Bose® dealer immediately or contact Bose customer service. ...
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... to power: A. The front panel Wi-Fi® indicator should start blinking amber. English - 7 B. Plug the power supply into the DC POWER connector on the SoundLink Air system. You will hear a short tone indicating a power connection was made. An adaptor for your computer. Be sure to use only that is labeled with... supply. Plug the DC power cord on the power supply into an AC (mains) outlet. GETTING STARTED Connecting the system to power What you need : SoundLink® Air digital music system Power supply AC adapter CAUTION: FOR CHINA AND KOREA -
... to power: A. The front panel Wi-Fi® indicator should start blinking amber. English - 7 B. Plug the power supply into the DC POWER connector on the SoundLink Air system. You will hear a short tone indicating a power connection was made. An adaptor for your computer. Be sure to use only that is labeled with... supply. Plug the DC power cord on the power supply into an AC (mains) outlet. GETTING STARTED Connecting the system to power What you need : SoundLink® Air digital music system Power supply AC adapter CAUTION: FOR CHINA AND KOREA -
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... method for setting up your system. The following image, connect the system 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. What you continue. 2. When prompted by the following...setup application. 3. Note: For another setup method, see "Alternate setup method" on the bottom of the system. • Make sure the SoundLink Air is written on the product label located on page 15. Follow the online instructions to install a software driver. Note: After starting the setup...
... method for setting up your system. The following image, connect the system 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. What you continue. 2. When prompted by the following...setup application. 3. Note: For another setup method, see "Alternate setup method" on the bottom of the system. • Make sure the SoundLink Air is written on the product label located on page 15. Follow the online instructions to install a software driver. Note: After starting the setup...
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... SoundLink® Air system. This is used only for system setup functions. GETTING STARTED A. Plug the other end into a USB port on your computer. In the setup window, enter the requested information A. A B C D English - 9 Speaker name - We recommend that you identify it better, such as "Living Room SoundLink Air." This field displays the system name "Bose SoundLink Air...
... SoundLink® Air system. This is used only for system setup functions. GETTING STARTED A. Plug the other end into a USB port on your computer. In the setup window, enter the requested information A. A B C D English - 9 Speaker name - We recommend that you identify it better, such as "Living Room SoundLink Air." This field displays the system name "Bose SoundLink Air...
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... to your computer, the system emits a tone and the front panel Wi-Fi indicator changes to any time during the process. If you move the SoundLink Air system to solid blue. When you are correct and try again. 5. D. You may take up your wireless network. Select your password. A progress screen is within...
... to your computer, the system emits a tone and the front panel Wi-Fi indicator changes to any time during the process. If you move the SoundLink Air system to solid blue. When you are correct and try again. 5. D. You may take up your wireless network. Select your password. A progress screen is within...
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... are two ways to your Wi-Fi network while it is off. You can also use the volume controls on from your wireless router, the SoundLink® Air digital music system is connected and playing when you begin streaming audio from this mode, you will experience a slight delay before hearing audio. English - 11...
... are two ways to your Wi-Fi network while it is off. You can also use the volume controls on from your wireless router, the SoundLink® Air digital music system is connected and playing when you begin streaming audio from this mode, you will experience a slight delay before hearing audio. English - 11...
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...audio level. buttons on Note: To remotely control iTunes using AUX You can use the play/pause , skip forward , or skip backward the SoundLink Air remote to any functions on the rear panel. 1. Plug the device into the AUDIO IN connector. The front panel AUX indicator ( ) glows ... or computer. Start playing music tracks. Select Preferences and click on your music. AUDIO IN Stereo audio cable (not provided) 2. Use the SoundLink Air system volume buttons to slightly less than maximum. 3. To make sure the initial volume is connected to streamed audio: 1. Start a music app...
...audio level. buttons on Note: To remotely control iTunes using AUX You can use the play/pause , skip forward , or skip backward the SoundLink Air remote to any functions on the rear panel. 1. Plug the device into the AUDIO IN connector. The front panel AUX indicator ( ) glows ... or computer. Start playing music tracks. Select Preferences and click on your music. AUDIO IN Stereo audio cable (not provided) 2. Use the SoundLink Air system volume buttons to slightly less than maximum. 3. To make sure the initial volume is connected to streamed audio: 1. Start a music app...
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... • Make sure the system has a Wi-Fi connection. • Make sure the system and the AirPlay compatible device are con- Contact Bose customer service. English - 13 System audio is dropping out • Point the system in a different direction, or move it is adequately charged.... • Perform a factory reset (page 22). is flashing red Contacting Customer Service For questions about the SoundLink® Air system, contact your local Bose® dealer. The Wi-Fi indicator • System error. Refer to "Getting Started" on the Quick Start Guide. ...
... • Make sure the system has a Wi-Fi connection. • Make sure the system and the AirPlay compatible device are con- Contact Bose customer service. English - 13 System audio is dropping out • Point the system in a different direction, or move it is adequately charged.... • Perform a factory reset (page 22). is flashing red Contacting Customer Service For questions about the SoundLink® Air system, contact your local Bose® dealer. The Wi-Fi indicator • System error. Refer to "Getting Started" on the Quick Start Guide. ...
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Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. Replace only with the + symbol in view. 3. WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is time to lock into place. 14 - English It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Dispose of the correct type and model number. WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. Remove the cover and insert the new battery (CR2032 or DL2032) flat side up, with a battery of used batteries promptly. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the remote battery When the remote stops operating or its range ...
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. Replace only with the + symbol in view. 3. WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is time to lock into place. 14 - English It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Dispose of the correct type and model number. WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. Remove the cover and insert the new battery (CR2032 or DL2032) flat side up, with a battery of used batteries promptly. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the remote battery When the remote stops operating or its range ...
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...or laptop computer to the same location. 3. DC POWER 4. On your screen. Press and hold the Reset button on Wi-Fi and join the "Bose SoundLink Air Network." 7. Wait until the Wi-Fi indicator turns solid amber. The setup window is displayed on your iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or laptop computer,... turn on the bottom of the SoundLink Air System for at least two seconds until you hear an audio tone (in approximately 30 seconds). Note: Before you start, disconnect power and ...
...or laptop computer to the same location. 3. DC POWER 4. On your screen. Press and hold the Reset button on Wi-Fi and join the "Bose SoundLink Air Network." 7. Wait until the Wi-Fi indicator turns solid amber. The setup window is displayed on your iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or laptop computer,... turn on the bottom of the SoundLink Air System for at least two seconds until you hear an audio tone (in approximately 30 seconds). Note: Before you start, disconnect power and ...
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... to your home Wi-Fi network. 10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8. Blinking Blue Blue Note: Before you continue, it is recommended to 30%. 11. Select the SoundLink Air system in the speaker list. See "Updating system software" on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to the Wi-Fi control panel and join your...
... to your home Wi-Fi network. 10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8. Blinking Blue Blue Note: Before you continue, it is recommended to 30%. 11. Select the SoundLink Air system in the speaker list. See "Updating system software" on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to the Wi-Fi control panel and join your...
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... Server • DNS #2 IP - IP address for five seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator starts blinking. To turn off Wi-Fi® capability Your SoundLink® Air has built-in Wi-Fi capability that serves as an access point for five seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator turns off. Enter or change...
... Server • DNS #2 IP - IP address for five seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator starts blinking. To turn off Wi-Fi® capability Your SoundLink® Air has built-in Wi-Fi capability that serves as an access point for five seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator turns off. Enter or change...
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...performance of your home while you can be solid blue. 2. At the end of power. CAUTION: Do not remove power from the SoundLink Air system while updating the system software. Updating system software Occasionally, software updates become available to your Wi-Fi® network and that ...three seconds followed by a double blink. English Note: If the Wi-Fi indicator starts blinking red, a system error has occurred. Contact Bose Customer Service for installing software updates. It can release the Mute button. The following is the preferred method for assistance. 18 - On ...
...performance of your home while you can be solid blue. 2. At the end of power. CAUTION: Do not remove power from the SoundLink Air system while updating the system software. Updating system software Occasionally, software updates become available to your Wi-Fi® network and that ...three seconds followed by a double blink. English Note: If the Wi-Fi indicator starts blinking red, a system error has occurred. Contact Bose Customer Service for installing software updates. It can release the Mute button. The following is the preferred method for assistance. 18 - On ...
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... Bookmarks. 4. Under Collections, click Bonjour. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. English - 19 In the Bonjour bookmarks, open Safari and go to your computer, open (double-click) Bose SoundLink Air. 6. On your Wi-Fi network. 2. Make sure your SoundLink® Air system is connected to : http://worldwide.bose.com/soundlinkair 3. On the lower left, click Update. 7.
... Bookmarks. 4. Under Collections, click Bonjour. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. English - 19 In the Bonjour bookmarks, open Safari and go to your computer, open (double-click) Bose SoundLink Air. 6. On your Wi-Fi network. 2. Make sure your SoundLink® Air system is connected to : http://worldwide.bose.com/soundlinkair 3. On the lower left, click Update. 7.
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... hours of music played and the volume setting. You can purchase a battery to add portability to your local authorized Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com for use in operating the SoundLink Air digital music system. English Battery status indicator The battery status indicator on the front panel tells you when you need to...
... hours of music played and the volume setting. You can purchase a battery to add portability to your local authorized Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com for use in operating the SoundLink Air digital music system. English Battery status indicator The battery status indicator on the front panel tells you when you need to...
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Manual battery check The battery indicator is normally off when the battery is fully charged. To reactivate your SoundLink Air system, connect the power supply to conserve battery power. The battery indicator will turn off to the system and charge the battery. Amber: ...as needed ) Note: The battery should be replaced if the battery status indicator remains yellow after 10 hours of charging or the amount of the SoundLink Air system. English - 21 Charging the battery To charge the battery, plug the power supply into a live AC outlet and plug the cord into...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Manual battery check The battery indicator is normally off when the battery is fully charged. To reactivate your SoundLink Air system, connect the power supply to conserve battery power. The battery indicator will turn off to the system and charge the battery. Amber: ...as needed ) Note: The battery should be replaced if the battery status indicator remains yellow after 10 hours of charging or the amount of the SoundLink Air system. English - 21 Charging the battery To charge the battery, plug the power supply into a live AC outlet and plug the cord into...