BOSE 865983-0100 SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Bose

Table of Contents

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices
Security Information
Warranty Information
References
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865983-0100 SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Instruction Manual

Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.
Refer to the owner’s guide for more information about your Bose SoundLink Flex (including accessories and replacement parts) at worldwide.Bose.com/Support/ Flex or contact Bose customer service for a printed copy.
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements per Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all
Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been doing not operating normally or has been physically damaged.
If the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water, gently rinse with fresh water following the exposure to remove residue.
Make sure the connector port is fully dried out before charging.
Do not charge the speaker when wet.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.

Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
Use this product only with an agency approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
The battery provided with this product may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled.
Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire, or the like).

Regulatory and Legal Information
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 product.
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 user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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 of the device.

This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Meets IMDA Requirements.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) For Europe:
The frequency band of operation is 2400 to 2483.5 MHz.
Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII
According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV
The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere with legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications mean radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
The low-power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible to interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or another qualified professional for recycling and disposal.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “1” is 2011 or 2021.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9,
No. 353 North Rising Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545
UK Importer: Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom
Input Rating: 5Vdc, 1.5A The CMIIT ID is located on the back of the speaker.

Please complete and retain for your records
The serial number is located on the side of the speaker near the strap. The model number is located on the back of the speaker.
Serial number:
Model number:
Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the Bose Connect app. In order to receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Connect app. If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu.Bose.com

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