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...help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its best performance when it is operated at normal room temperature (68°F +/- 23°F or 20°C +/- 5°C). • Do not leave a battery on the system, is under license. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with the equipment. • The battery needs... user to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for use with copious amounts of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle, as marked on prolonged charge when not in this owner's guide. The lightning flash ...
...help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its best performance when it is operated at normal room temperature (68°F +/- 23°F or 20°C +/- 5°C). • Do not leave a battery on the system, is under license. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with the equipment. • The battery needs... user to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for use with copious amounts of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle, as marked on prolonged charge when not in this owner's guide. The lightning flash ...
Owner's guide
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Heed all instructions. 5. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in conjunction with Part 15 of the product. • W here the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • T he AC power supply provided with this product must be co-located or operating in any ventilation openings. Please...
Heed all instructions. 5. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in conjunction with Part 15 of the product. • W here the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • T he AC power supply provided with this product must be co-located or operating in any ventilation openings. Please...
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... retain for help. Serial number Model number Purchase date We suggest you keep your records. English Output power: 7 mW @ 2400-2483.5 MHz Bose Corporation hereby declares that to comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the device. The complete declaration of conformity can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for this part is connected. • Consult...
... retain for help. Serial number Model number Purchase date We suggest you keep your records. English Output power: 7 mW @ 2400-2483.5 MHz Bose Corporation hereby declares that to comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the device. The complete declaration of conformity can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for this part is connected. • Consult...
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... setup 9 Adding another device to the speaker 10 Speaker memory 10 Reconnecting a device 10 Switching to a different device 10 Control buttons 11 System status indicators 12 Connecting a device using the AUX connector 13 Operating on battery power 14 Checking the battery 14 Charging the battery 14 Battery protection mode 14 Tips on placing the speaker 15 Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting 16 Replacing the battery 18 Cleaning the speaker 18 Contacting customer service 18 Technical...
... setup 9 Adding another device to the speaker 10 Speaker memory 10 Reconnecting a device 10 Switching to a different device 10 Control buttons 11 System status indicators 12 Connecting a device using the AUX connector 13 Operating on battery power 14 Checking the battery 14 Charging the battery 14 Battery protection mode 14 Tips on placing the speaker 15 Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting 16 Replacing the battery 18 Cleaning the speaker 18 Contacting customer service 18 Technical...
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... AC power adapters for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III. Be sure to the contact list at the end of the system. For contact information, refer to save all of Bose performance. • AUX connector lets you for the AC power supply. English Features • Wireless Bluetooth link eliminates the need to physically connect your Bluetooth device. • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery...
... AC power adapters for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III. Be sure to the contact list at the end of the system. For contact information, refer to save all of Bose performance. • AUX connector lets you for the AC power supply. English Features • Wireless Bluetooth link eliminates the need to physically connect your Bluetooth device. • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery...
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Slide the AC power adapter for three hours. English - 7 Depending on your region onto the AC power supply. Or, b. Operation Connecting to AC power The first time using the speaker. 1. While the battery is charging, you can begin using your SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III, connect it to AC (mains) power and charge the battery for your AC power supply type: a. Extend the prongs from the AC power supply.
Slide the AC power adapter for three hours. English - 7 Depending on your region onto the AC power supply. Or, b. Operation Connecting to AC power The first time using the speaker. 1. While the battery is charging, you can begin using your SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III, connect it to AC (mains) power and charge the battery for your AC power supply type: a. Extend the prongs from the AC power supply.
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English On the front of the speaker. 3. Plug the AC power supply into the DC connector on the back of the speaker, the battery status indicator blinks yellow to AC power, and charging begins. The speaker emits a tone to confirm connection to show the battery is charging. 8 - Plug the power cord on the AC power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet. Operation 2.
English On the front of the speaker. 3. Plug the AC power supply into the DC connector on the back of the speaker, the battery status indicator blinks yellow to AC power, and charging begins. The speaker emits a tone to confirm connection to show the battery is charging. 8 - Plug the power cord on the AC power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet. Operation 2.
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... device. 1. Press Power to turn Bluetooth on , and try pairing your Bluetooth device to the speaker. Operation Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker Before listening to music from blinking blue to solid white and the speaker emits a tone. English - 9 The Bluetooth status indicator on the speaker changes from your Bose® Soundlink® Bluetooth® speaker III, you must pair and connect your device again. Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth ON Devices Bose SLIII Connected When pairing is discoverable. 2.
... device. 1. Press Power to turn Bluetooth on , and try pairing your Bluetooth device to the speaker. Operation Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker Before listening to music from blinking blue to solid white and the speaker emits a tone. English - 9 The Bluetooth status indicator on the speaker changes from your Bose® Soundlink® Bluetooth® speaker III, you must pair and connect your device again. Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth ON Devices Bose SLIII Connected When pairing is discoverable. 2.
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... to six paired devices. Speaker memory The speaker can switch between connecting/connected and discoverable by making the speaker discoverable. 1. If the last connected device is discoverable. 3. The speaker searches for a paired device for a passcode, enter "0000" (four zeros). English Operation Adding another device to the speaker Pair another previously paired device. Press Bluetooth® on the speaker. On your device, select "Bose SLIII" from blinking to solid...
... to six paired devices. Speaker memory The speaker can switch between connecting/connected and discoverable by making the speaker discoverable. 1. If the last connected device is discoverable. 3. The speaker searches for a paired device for a passcode, enter "0000" (four zeros). English Operation Adding another device to the speaker Pair another previously paired device. Press Bluetooth® on the speaker. On your device, select "Bose SLIII" from blinking to solid...
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.... Press to select the Bluetooth source. • The speaker attempts to connect to a device plugged into the AUX connector. See "Connecting a device using the AUX connector" on battery power, press and hold to the speaker" on page 9. • If operating on page 13. Press to listen to the last paired device. Press and hold to preserve battery power. Operation Control button Description Press to turn the speaker on page 14...
.... Press to select the Bluetooth source. • The speaker attempts to connect to a device plugged into the AUX connector. See "Connecting a device using the AUX connector" on battery power, press and hold to the speaker" on page 9. • If operating on page 13. Press to listen to the last paired device. Press and hold to preserve battery power. Operation Control button Description Press to turn the speaker on page 14...
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... playing the source connected to the AUX IN connector. • Blinks as the volume of the speaker increases or decreases when AUX is the source. Blinks when the sound is activated. Status indicator System status Indicates the Bluetooth® state of the speaker. Operation System status indicators Status indicators illuminate to show when an audio source or speaker state is muted. Indicates the battery power...
... playing the source connected to the AUX IN connector. • Blinks as the volume of the speaker increases or decreases when AUX is the source. Blinks when the sound is activated. Status indicator System status Indicates the Bluetooth® state of the speaker. Operation System status indicators Status indicators illuminate to show when an audio source or speaker state is muted. Indicates the battery power...
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... the speaker. 2. English - 13 Adjust the volume on the speaker. 4. Notes: • If the connected device stops playing audio for 30 minutes, the speaker automatically turns off to adjust the volume level. This type of the speaker is available for software updates. Press AUX on the connected device to near maximum, then use the speaker volume buttons to conserve battery power. • The SERVICE connector on the speaker. 3. Operation Connecting a device using a stereo audio cable with...
... the speaker. 2. English - 13 Adjust the volume on the speaker. 4. Notes: • If the connected device stops playing audio for 30 minutes, the speaker automatically turns off to adjust the volume level. This type of the speaker is available for software updates. Press AUX on the connected device to near maximum, then use the speaker volume buttons to conserve battery power. • The SERVICE connector on the speaker. 3. Operation Connecting a device using a stereo audio cable with...
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... power connection. Solid green Solid yellow Blinking red Full charge Medium charge Charging is unplugged and unused for more than 24 days, it enters battery protection mode to AC power" on page 7). To reactivate the speaker, connect it is turned on, the battery status indicator briefly illuminates, then turns off to AC power" on page 7). 14 - Operation Operating on battery power Battery performance varies with the content played...
... power connection. Solid green Solid yellow Blinking red Full charge Medium charge Charging is unplugged and unused for more than 24 days, it enters battery protection mode to AC power" on page 7). To reactivate the speaker, connect it is turned on, the battery status indicator briefly illuminates, then turns off to AC power" on page 7). 14 - Operation Operating on battery power Battery performance varies with the content played...
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... all sides except the front, as you move farther away from a wall. Do not lay the speaker on where the speaker is moved away from the speaker. When using your speaker indoors, the tonal quality can vary depending on its back. Operation Tips on placing the speaker When using your speaker outdoors, you should be placed near a wall, but not directly against a wall.
... all sides except the front, as you move farther away from a wall. Do not lay the speaker on where the speaker is moved away from the speaker. When using your speaker indoors, the tonal quality can vary depending on its back. Operation Tips on placing the speaker When using your speaker outdoors, you should be placed near a wall, but not directly against a wall.
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... the speaker turns off . Paired • Ensure your speaker is enabled on your speaker or a Bose accessory charger designed for the speaker. See "First-time setup" on page 9 and "Adding another device" on your device. • Your device may need to play an audio track to finalize the connection (see the computer manufacturer for detailed instructions). • Refer to the owner's guide, help system, or technical support for updates...
... the speaker turns off . Paired • Ensure your speaker is enabled on your speaker or a Bose accessory charger designed for the speaker. See "First-time setup" on page 9 and "Adding another device" on your device. • Your device may need to play an audio track to finalize the connection (see the computer manufacturer for detailed instructions). • Refer to the owner's guide, help system, or technical support for updates...
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... hear. • Refer to the owner's guide, help system, or technical support for ten seconds until all status indicators briefly illuminate and the speaker turns off. Poor sound quality from an AUX device • Ensure your connected device is on and playing audio. • Ensure the 3.5 mm plug of the stereo cable is fully inserted into the speaker and the other end into the...
... hear. • Refer to the owner's guide, help system, or technical support for ten seconds until all status indicators briefly illuminate and the speaker turns off. Poor sound quality from an AUX device • Ensure your connected device is on and playing audio. • Ensure the 3.5 mm plug of the stereo cable is fully inserted into the speaker and the other end into the...
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... for instructions on the product registration card included in your limited warranty rights. Contacting customer service For questions about the Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III, contact your country/region. Limited warranty Your Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III is covered by a limited warranty. Details of this guide or visit http://global.Bose.com. If you need a new battery, please contact the Bose organization...
... for instructions on the product registration card included in your limited warranty rights. Contacting customer service For questions about the Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III, contact your country/region. Limited warranty Your Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III is covered by a limited warranty. Details of this guide or visit http://global.Bose.com. If you need a new battery, please contact the Bose organization...
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... 450 FAX +46 31 - 274 89 15 United Kingdom Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0800 081 3569 FAX 0870-741-4545 www.Bose.co.uk World Wide Web www.Bose.com www.Bose.eu global.Bose.com English - 19 to 5 p.m. Castleblayney Road Carrickmacross, Co...China Bose Greater China Operations 1st Floor, EYON Building, No. 118 East Dong Baoxing Road Shanghai 200080 P.R.C. Woloska 12 02-675 Warszawa TEL 22-852-2928 FAX 22-852-2927 www.Bose.pl Österreich Bose Ges.m.b.H. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-901-0472 Phone hours ...
... 450 FAX +46 31 - 274 89 15 United Kingdom Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0800 081 3569 FAX 0870-741-4545 www.Bose.co.uk World Wide Web www.Bose.com www.Bose.eu global.Bose.com English - 19 to 5 p.m. Castleblayney Road Carrickmacross, Co...China Bose Greater China Operations 1st Floor, EYON Building, No. 118 East Dong Baoxing Road Shanghai 200080 P.R.C. Woloska 12 02-675 Warszawa TEL 22-852-2928 FAX 22-852-2927 www.Bose.pl Österreich Bose Ges.m.b.H. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-901-0472 Phone hours ...