Bose Soundlink Bluetooth Speaker Iii: Owner'S Guide
Bose Soundlink Bluetooth Speaker Iii: Owner'S Guide
Owners Guide
Safety
Please read this guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owners guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your
system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owners guide.
WARNINGS:
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any
part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.
Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
The battery needs to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the
manufacturers instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery pack several
times to obtain maximum performance.
The battery pack gives its best performance when it is operated at normal room temperature
(68F +/- 23F or 20C +/- 5C).
Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
The battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
In the event of fluid from the battery leaks from the equipment, do not allow the liquid to come in contact
with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for use with the equipment.
Keep battery pack clean and dry.
For battery replacement, please contact Bose Customer Service.
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.
Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
2013 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
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Safety
WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Please contact your physician if you have any
questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device.
CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may
compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance.
NOTES:
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.
It must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
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Safety
U.S.A. only
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 off
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 different 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 users authority to operate
this equipment.
Canada
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent
Polybrominated
Polybrominated Diphenyl
(Hg)
(Cd)
(CR(VI))
Biphenyl (PBB)
Ether (PBDE)
Part Name (Pb)
PCBs
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Metal
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parts
Plastic
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Speakers
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Cables
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O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is
below the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
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 in SJ/T 11363-2006.
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Contents
Introduction
Overview............................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking............................................................................................................ 6
Operation
Connecting to AC power.................................................................................... 7
Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker........................................... 9
First-time 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
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Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III. Enjoy
music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetoothdevice
anywhere you choose.
Features
Wireless Bluetooth link eliminates the need to physically connect your
Bluetooth device.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides hours of Bose performance.
AUX connector lets you connect any music device directly to your speaker.
Pair up to six Bluetooth devices.
Easy grab-and-go mobility.
Unpacking
Open the carton and remove the speaker and AC power supply. Depending on
your region, the carton may also contain AC power adapters for the AC power
supply. Be sure to save all of the packing materials. These provide the safest
means for any necessary shipping or transporting of the system.
If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it.
Contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service.
For contact information, refer to the contact list at the end of this guide or visit
http://global.Bose.com.
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AC power supply
AC power supply
adapters
Operation
Connecting to AC power
The first time using your SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III, connect it to AC
(mains) power and charge the battery for three hours. While the battery is charging,
you can begin using the speaker.
1. Depending on your AC power supply type:
a. Extend the prongs from the AC power supply.
Or,
b. Slide the AC power adapter for your region onto the AC power supply.
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Operation
2. Plug the power cord on the AC power supply into the DC connector on the
back of the speaker.
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Operation
First-time setup
The first time you turn on your speaker, it is ready to pair and connect your
first device.
1. Press Power
2. On your device, turn Bluetooth on, locate the Bluetooth device list, and select
the device named Bose SLIII. If your device prompts you for a passcode,
enter 0000 (four zeros).
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
ON
Devices
Bose SLIII
Connected
When pairing is complete and your device is connected to the speaker, the
Bluetooth status indicator on the speaker changes from blinking blue to
solid white and the speaker emits a tone.
Note: If the speaker turns off after five minutes, it has not paired or connected with
your device. Turn the speaker off and back on, and try pairing your device
again. See Troubleshooting on page 16.
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Operation
Adding another device to the speaker
Pair another device to the speaker by making the speaker discoverable.
1. Press Bluetooth
blinks blue.
2. On your device, turn Bluetooth on, locate the Bluetooth device list, and select
the device named Bose SLIII. If your device prompts you for a passcode,
enter 0000 (four zeros).
When the device connects to the speaker, the Bluetooth status indicator turns
to solid white.
Note: You can switch between connecting/connected and discoverable by
pressing Bluetooth on the speaker.
Speaker memory
The speaker can remember up to six paired devices. If you pair the speaker with
an additional device, the device least recently connected is no longer paired with
the speaker.
Note: To clear the speaker memory of all devices, press and hold Bluetooth
(about 10 seconds) until you hear a tone. All devices are cleared and the
speaker becomes discoverable.
Reconnecting a device
When turned on, the speaker attempts to reconnect with a device in memory
starting with the last connected device. If the last connected device is not
available, the speaker connects to the next to last connected device, and so forth.
The speaker searches for a paired device for approximately 30 seconds.
3. On your device, select Bose SLIII from the Bluetooth device list.
The Bluetooth status indicator blinks white, while the speaker attempts to connect to the device.
When the speaker and Bluetooth device have successfully connected, the
luetooth status indicator changes from blinking to solid white and the
B
speaker emits a tone.
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Operation
Control buttons
Control buttons are located on the top of the speaker.
Control
button
Description
Press to turn the speaker on or off.
When Bluetooth is the selected source, the speaker attempts to
reconnect to the last connected device. If there are no paired devices,
the speaker becomes discoverable. See Pairing and connecting a device
to the speaker on page 9.
If operating on battery power, press and hold to observe the battery
status indicator. See Checking the battery on page 14.
If the speaker is not used within 30 minutes, the speaker automatically
turns off to preserve battery power.
Press to select the Bluetooth source.
The speaker attempts to connect to the last paired device. If there are no
paired devices, the speaker becomes discoverable.
If Bluetooth is connecting/connected, press to set the speaker to
discoverable to allow pairing with another Bluetooth device. Press again to
go back to connecting mode.
Press to listen to a device plugged into the AUX connector. See Connecting
a device using the AUX connector on page 13.
Press to mute/unmute sound from the speaker.
Press to decrease the speaker volume incrementally. Press and hold to
decrease the volume continuously.
Press to increase the speaker volume incrementally. Press and hold to
increase the volume continuously.
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Operation
Status
indicator
System status
Indicates the Bluetooth state of the speaker when the Bluetooth source
is selected. See Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker on
page 9.
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Operation
2. Press Power
on the
on the speaker.
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Operation
Full charge
Solid yellow
Medium charge
Blinking red
Charging is needed
Battery is charging
Solid green
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Operation
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What to do
Speaker will
not turn on
Cannot pair
the speaker
with my
Bluetooth
device
Paired
Ensure your speaker is discoverable (Bluetooth status indicator blinks blue).
luetooth
B
See Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker on page 9.
device will not Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device.
connect to
Your device may be out of range. Try moving it closer to the speaker.
the speaker
Turn your device off and back on, and connect it to the speaker.
See Reconnecting a device on page <OV>.
If possible, turn off all other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth
functionality.
Reset the speaker. Press and hold Mute on the speaker for ten seconds until all
status indicators briefly illuminate and the speaker turns off. Turn the speaker on
again, and connect your device.
Clear the speaker memory. Pair and connect the device to the speaker again.
See Speaker memory on page 10 and First-time setup on page 9.
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What to do
The speaker
indicates a
connection,
but is not
playing music
Ensure the device you want to hear is connected to the speaker and playing audio.
Ensure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is turned up.
Turn up the volume on your device.
Your Bluetooth device may be out of range. Try moving it closer to the speaker.
Move your device away from any device that generates electromagnetic
interference, such as another Bluetooth device, cordless phone,microwave
oven, or wireless router.
If possible, turn off all other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth
functionality and reconnect the device you want to hear.
Refer to the owners guide, help system, or technical support for your Bluetooth
device to learn how it pairs with other Bluetooth devices.
Turn the speaker off and back on.
Reset the speaker. Press and hold Mute on the speaker for ten seconds until all
status indicators briefly illuminate and the speaker turns off. Turn the speaker on
again, and connect your device.
Poor sound
quality from
a Bluetooth
device
Connect your Bluetooth device to the speaker using the AUX connection. If sound
quality improves using the AUX connection, try these solutions:
Your Bluetooth device may be out of range. Try moving it closer to the speaker.
Move your device away from any device that generates electromagnetic
interference, such as another Bluetooth device, cordless phone,microwave
oven, or wireless router.
Reduce the number of applications running on your device. Running multiple
applications can reduce the amount of internal resources available to transmit
audio. Closing non-essential applications may improve audio quality.
No audio or
poor sound
quality from
an AUX
device
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Limited warranty
Your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is covered by a limited warranty.
etails of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card
D
included in the carton. Refer to the card for instructions on how to register.
Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
Technical information
AC power supply rating
Input: 100 - 240V , 50/60 Hz, 600 mA
Output: 17 VDC, 1A Max
Input power rating
Input: 17 - 20 VDC, 1A Max
Dimensions
5.2" H x 10" W x 1.9" D (13.5 cm x 25.6 cm x 4.8 cm)
Weight
3.03 lb (1.37 kg)
Temperature range for use
32 to 113F (0 to +45C)
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