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Question posted by ccrlpen on September 11th, 2013
My Bose Soundlink Won't Connect Bluetooth
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Owner's guide - Page 2
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... or near the product. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with your new Bose® product and enjoy its features.
It is intended to be exposed to the product or ...can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
• The power supply must be used only with the Bose product and the power supply provided with liquids, such as keys, pocket change, paper clips, and jewelry.
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Owner's guide - Page 3
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...overheating, put it from other hazards. See product enclosure for future reference.
3. Bose cannot warrant the safety and compatibility or assure the operability of storage, it may... ensure reliable operation of a used only with its ventilation openings.
8. Only use the SoundLink system battery to power other regions, see the contact information included in compliance with a genuine...
Owner's guide - Page 4
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...energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this apparatus meets all requirements of Bose Corporation in a particular installation.
For factory use only.
TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15 TAB...the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on the bottom of the SoundLink™ speaker is for general population.
However, this device must...
Owner's guide - Page 5
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... for all the parts shown.
If any room you for purchasing the SoundLink™ wireless music system. Now you can enjoy music from your authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service. SoundLink speaker
Power supply
Power supply AC adapter(s)
Remote control
SoundLink USB key
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Owner's guide - Page 6
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... or a replacement power supply from Bose Corporation. Attach the AC adapter for your region (more than one of these two types of power supplies.
Place the SoundLink™ speaker on page 9.
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See "Charging... charging for use that contains it. Plug the power supply into the DC POWER connector on the SoundLink speaker. TAB 8, 16 TAB 7, 15
SYSTEM SETUP
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Owner's guide - Page 7
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SYSTEM SETUP
Connecting your computer to 20 seconds the first time, much less after that.
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Wait a few seconds for ...SoundLink USB key to the vertical position and plug it will automatically establish a wireless link with the SoundLink speaker. Make sure that the SoundLink USB key power light turns on the SoundLink™ speaker ...
Owner's guide - Page 8
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... USB key power light start flashing faster as the SoundLink™ system establishes a wireless connection. To disconnect or reconnect, press the button on page 5 for more information.
When both lights change from the SoundLink speaker
Mac users: Go to System Preferences, Sound settings and make sure "Bose SoundLink Audio" is ready to use.
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Owner's guide - Page 9
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... Fast flashing: ... Wireless source is not powered Slow flashing: ......Powered and available for connecting
to the SoundLink speaker Fast flashing: ........Establishing a connection On Connected to the SoundLink speaker
Note: Each button pressed on page 9. English
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OPERATION
System status lights
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Owner's guide - Page 10
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.../Pause and skip buttons may not work for faster adjustment. Note: This remote does not control any remote button except Off to turn off the SoundLink system.
Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
Press and hold for Internet radio stations or some music applications.
Press to skip to select the...
Owner's guide - Page 11
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...; Touch to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume. • Touch and hold for the connected audio device and has a 3.5mm mini plug on the end that plugs into the AUDIO IN connector on the back of the SoundLink™ speaker. This requires using a stereo audio cable (not provided) that is appropriate for faster adjustment...
Owner's guide - Page 12
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... necessary. To check the charge level, press and hold the remote Off button and observe the battery light color. To reactivate your SoundLink system, connect the power supply to the SoundLink speaker and charge the battery.
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OPERATION
Operating on...
Owner's guide - Page 13
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... cord in place.
Yellow: ... The battery light on the back panel of the SoundLink speaker. Charging cycle done
OPERATION
Taking the system with you
To turn off the SoundLink system and pack it into the DC POWER connector on the speaker indicates charging status. English
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Owner's guide - Page 14
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... operability of batteries from the back of the SoundLink speaker.
3. Using your local authorized Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com to order from Bose directly. To contact Bose by phone, refer to unlock the battery.
2. Carefully pull the battery away from other manufacturers when used in the SoundLink system.
1. Slotted knob
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Slotted knob (horizontal)
Multi...
Owner's guide - Page 15
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2. Cleaning
To clean the exterior surface of used battery and insert the new one. Connect the power supply and charge the battery. Remove the used batteries promptly. It may
cause ...not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. • Dispose of your SoundLink™ wireless music system, use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.
• Do not allow liquids to...
Owner's guide - Page 16
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... stations.
12 Charge the battery if necessary. • Make sure your music playback program is a clear path between the speaker and the USB key. My computer does not connect with the SoundLink speaker.
The SoundLink system does not respond to remote control commands.
• Make sure there is selected in the foreground on your computer...
Owner's guide - Page 17
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...SoundLink USB key.
• Rotate the SoundLink speaker, or move a few feet to a new location.
• Connect the SoundLink USB key to a different USB port on your computer or try using a powered USB hub.
• Move the SoundLink speaker...is running. • Press the SoundLink USB key button to restore the wireless link. • Make sure "Bose SoundLink Audio" is selected as microwaves, ...
Owner's guide - Page 18
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Restoring the wireless link
If the SoundLink speaker and USB key fail to connect, try the following procedures:
1. Turn on the product registration card that is covered by the Bose organization in your local Bose dealer. Press and hold the wireless source button until the USB key power...
Owner's guide - Page 19
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Computer system recommendation Microsoft Windows® XP or Vista Mac OS® X 10.4 or higher
Bluetooth® QD ID SoundLink™ speaker: B015402 SoundLink USB key: B015403
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bose Corporation is under license. English
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