BOSE Mini Bluetooth speaker II User Manual

: June 7, 2024
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Mini Bluetooth speaker II

Bose® SoundLink®
Mini Bluetooth® speaker II

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference. Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way: such as power supply or cord is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNINGS: · To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 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 product. Exposure to liquids may create a failure and/or fire hazard. · Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product. · Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock. · In the event of a battery leaking, 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 charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment. · Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use. · After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the batteries several times to obtain maximum performance. · Batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature 68°F (20°C) ± 9°F (5°C). · The battery provided with your system is not user serviceable. Contact Bose Customer Service for all battery related issues.
CAUTION: Do not make unauthorized alterations to the product; doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, system performance, and may void the warranty.
WARNING: Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device.
NOTES: · The product markings are located on the bottom and inside foot of the product. · Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. · This product is neither designed nor tested for use in recreational vehicles or on boats. · This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided. · This product contains no user serviceable parts. Contact Bose Customer Service for all servicing concerns.
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Important Safety Instructions

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
The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/ EC, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013.

Required Power State Information

Standby

Power Modes Networked Standby

Power consumption in specified power mode, at 230V/50Hz input

0.5 W

Bluetooth® 2.0 W

Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode

30 minutes

5 minutes

Power consumption in networked standby if all wired

N/A

network ports are connected and all wireless network

ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input

2.0 W

Network port deactivation/activation procedures. Deactivating all networks will enable standby mode.

Bluetooth: Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds. Activate by pairing with a Bluetooth source.

External Power Supply Technical Information
The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or documents(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782.

Manufacturer Commercial registration number
Address
Model identifier Input voltage Input AC frequency Output voltage Output current

Bose Products B.V. 36037901
Gorslaan 60 1441 RG Purmerend The Netherlands S008XM0500160 100V-240V 50Hz/60Hz 5V DC 1.6A

Output power Average active efficiency Efficiency at low load (10%)

8W 79.4% 75.8%

No-load power consumption

0.05W

For Europe:
Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per applicable regulations.

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Regulatory Information
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 helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Removal of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see products.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html for further 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 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 user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and 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. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. It must not be co-located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters.
Please complete and retain for your records:
Serial and model numbers can be found on the bottom of the system Serial number: Model number: 416912 Purchase date: We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.
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Regulatory Information

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Part Name

Lead Mercury (Pb) (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalent (CR(VI))

Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB)

PCBs

X

O

Metal Parts

X

O

Plastic Parts

O

Speakers

X

O

Cables

X

O

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

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 of GB/T 26572.

Polybrominated diphenylether
(PBDE) O O O O O

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: Bose® Soundlink® Mini Bluetooth®, Type designation: 416912

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit

Lead (Pb)

Mercury (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6)

Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)

PCBs

–

Metal Parts

–

Plastic Parts

Speakers

–

Cables

–

Note 1: “” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 2: The “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020. China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying 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 Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639 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. © 2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.

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Contents
Introduction
About your SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker II ……………………………………………… 8 System Features…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Unpacking the system…………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Placement guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Setting up the System
Placing the speaker on the charging cradle ………………………………………………………….. 11 Connecting to power……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Powering on the speaker……………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Setting up voice prompts ……………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Pre-installed languages …………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Selecting a language ……………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Disabling voice prompts ……………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Changing the language ………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Bluetooth®
Pairing your mobile device ……………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Pairing another mobile device ……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Playing music ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Managing multiple connections……………………………………………………………………………. 15
Switching between two connected mobile devices ………………………………………. 15 Identifying the connected mobile device(s) ………………………………………………….. 15 Connecting a mobile device from the speaker’s pairing list…………………………… 15 Clearing the speaker’s pairing list ………………………………………………………………….. 15
Using the System
System control buttons for speakerphone and playback ……………………………………… 16 Using the multifunction button …………………………………………………………………….. 16
Connecting a Device to the AUX Connector
Using a cable to connect an audio device……………………………………………………………… 18
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Operating on Battery Power
Checking the battery …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Battery protection mode……………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Replacing the battery …………………………………………………………………………………………….20 Auto off setting………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
Disabling auto off ……………………………………………………………………………………………20
Getting System Information
System status indicators ………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Removing an AC power adapter……………………………………………………………………………..23 Resetting the speaker…………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Customer service……………………………………………………………………………………………………24 Limited warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Technical Information …………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
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Introduction
About your SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker II
The SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker II delivers full, natural sound from an ultra-compact speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. It connects to your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled device, so you can listen to your music, videos or games anytime, anywhere.
System Features
· Stores up to eight mobile devices in its pairing list. · Connects up to two mobile devices for easy switching between mobile devices. · Speakerphone enables hands-free calls with your smartphone. · Voice prompts guide you through Bluetooth pairing and connecting processes. · Voice alerts indicate currently connected mobile device(s), remind you to charge
the speaker and identify incoming callers. · Rechargeable lithium-ion battery keeps your music going for hours. · Wall charger plugs into the cradle or directly into the speaker. · Charges with most USB power supplies. · Charging cradle serves as a convenient home base for the speaker. · AUX connector enables playback from an audio device. · Portable design lets you play where you play.
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Introduction
Unpacking the system
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included:

SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker II

Power supply and cord

Charging cradle

AC power adapters

May ship with multiple AC power adapters. Use the AC power adapter for your region.
Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton.

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Introduction
Placement guidelines
· Place your mobile device within range of the speaker (33 feet (10 m)). Moving your mobile device farther away affects sound quality, and it may disconnect from the speaker.
· Place the speaker’s back near but not directly against a wall. Bass response decreases as the speaker is moved away from a wall.
CAUTIONS: · Stand the speaker on its base. Standing the speaker on any other side may
cause damage to the speaker and affect sound quality.
· Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces. To avoid wireless interference: · Keep other wireless equipment away from the speaker. · Place the speaker and your mobile device outside of and away from metal
cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.
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Setting up the System
Placing the speaker on the charging cradle
Place the speaker on top of the cradle. Align the pin connectors. Note: Use the charging cradle that shipped with your speaker. This speaker is not
compatible with the SoundLink Mini Bluetooth® speaker’s charging cradle. Speaker to cradle connectors
CAUTION: Do not force the speaker into the cradle as it may cause damage.
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Setting up the System
Connecting to power
Before using the speaker, connect it to AC (mains) power and charge the battery. 1. Plug the power cord into the USB connector on the charging cradle
or speaker.
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2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power supply.

3. Plug the power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet.

Note: Attach the AC power adapter for your region.

The battery indicator

blinks amber and the speaker emits a tone.

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Setting up the System

Powering on the speaker
Press Power . The Bluetooth® indicator blinks blue.

Setting up voice prompts
Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth pairing and connecting processes.

Pre-installed languages

· English

· Mandarin

· Spanish

· Japanese

· French

· Italian

· German

· Portuguese

· Dutch · Russian · Polish

Note: To download another language, go to: updates.Bose.com/SoundLinkMiniII If your language is not available, see “Disabling voice prompts”.

Selecting a language
4. Press or to scroll through the languages. 5. When you hear your language, press and hold the Multifunction button ( ).
You hear, “Ready to pair”.

Disabling voice prompts
Press and hold and simultaneously until you hear “voice prompts off”. Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

Changing the language
1. Press and hold and simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option.
2. Press or to scroll through the languages.
3. When you hear your language, press and hold .

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Bluetooth®
Pairing your mobile device
After selecting your language, the speaker is ready to pair with your mobile device. 4. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth® feature.
Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in Settings. A gear icon ( ) often represents Settings on the Home screen.
5. Select Bose Mini II SoundLink from your device list.
The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white, and you hear “Connected to <device name>”.
Pairing another mobile device
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button ( ) until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue and you hear, “Ready to pair another device”.
2. Pair your mobile device to the speaker. Note: Pairing your mobile device stores it in the speaker’s pairing list. The speaker stores eight mobile devices.
Playing music
Once your mobile device is connected, start a music source. You can use the playback and volume controls on your mobile device or on the speaker (see page 16).
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Bluetooth®
Managing multiple connections
When powered on, the speaker connects to the two most recently used mobile devices in its pairing list. This allows you to easily switch between mobile devices. You can only play music from one mobile device at a time.
Switching between two connected mobile devices
3. Pause music from your first mobile device. 4. Play music from your second mobile device.
Identifying the connected mobile device(s)
Press to hear which mobile device(s) are currently connected.
Connecting a mobile device from the speaker’s pairing list
Play music from a paired mobile device that is not currently connected. 1. Press twice (within three seconds) to connect to the next paired
mobile device. 2. Press until you hear the correct mobile device name.
You hear “Connected to ”. 3. Play music on your mobile device.
Clearing the speaker’s pairing list
1. Press and hold for ten seconds, until you hear “Bluetooth® device list cleared.”
2. On your mobile device, delete the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. All paired mobile devices are cleared and the speaker is ready to pair (see page 14).
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Using the System
System control buttons for speakerphone and playback
The button pad controls the speaker’s playback, volume and speakerphone controls. To use the button pad, pair your mobile device to the speaker (see page 14). Note: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.

Decreases volume

Increases volume

Powers on/off the speaker

Multifunction: controls playback and speakerphone

Bluetooth® controls

Using the multifunction button
This button controls music sources and speakerphone calls on your mobile device from the speaker.
Playback controls

Play Pause Skip forward to the next track Skip backward to the previous track

Press .
Press . Note: In AUX mode, pressing music.
Press twice.
Press three times.

mutes the

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Using the System

Speakerphone controls

Make a call Turn off speakerphone and switch to a mobile device (in-call) Receive a call Reject a call End a call
Mute a call
Switch between calls

Press and hold to activate voice dial (Siri).
Press and hold .
Press . Press and hold . Press . Press and hold and simultaneously. Press and hold again to unmute. Press twice.

Voice alerts
The speaker identifies incoming callers (when applicable). To disable this feature, see page 13.

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Connecting a Device to the AUX Connector
Using a cable to connect an audio device
You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of audio device to the AUX connector. The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided). 1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your device to the AUX connector on
the speaker.
2. Press on the speaker. The AUX indicator glows.
3. Play music on the audio device. Tip: Increase the volume on the connected device to near maximum, then use the speaker volume buttons to adjust the volume level.
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Operating on Battery Power

Checking the battery

A fully charged battery provides approximately 10 hours of playback with typical usage. The rate of battery discharge varies with the volume setting.
To check the battery charge level, press and hold while observing the battery indicator . You hear remaining battery percentage.
Tip: To extend the battery playback time, reduce the volume.

System state

Battery indicator

Charged / High charge

Charging / Medium charge

Charge needed / Low charge

Note: Recommended charging time is four hours (see page 12).

Battery protection mode
The system enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power when the system is unplugged and unused for:
· More than 24 days, or
· Three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent
To reactivate the system, connect it to AC (mains) power (see page 12).
Note: Do not store the system for extended periods when the battery indicator blinks red. When not in use, store the speaker in a cool place.
Do not store the system fully charged for long periods of time.

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Operating on Battery Power
Replacing the battery
Rechargeable batteries periodically need replacement. The lifetime of a battery depends on usage and volume settings. You may need to replace the battery if you must recharge the battery more often. Note: The battery provided with your system is not user serviceable. Contact Bose
Customer Service for all battery related issues. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton.
Auto off setting
The speaker powers off after 30 minutes of inactivity (no sound coming from the speaker) while operating on battery power.
Disabling auto off
Press and hold and simultaneously. You hear an alert (or a tone) confirming that the Auto off feature is disabled. Repeat to re-enable the Auto off setting.
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Getting System Information
System status indicators
The system status indicators are above the corresponding buttons and show system information.
Battery indicator Indicates the battery power level (see page 19). Bluetooth® indicator · Blinking blue: Ready to pair. · Blinking white: Connecting. · Solid white: Connected. See “Pairing your mobile device” on page 14 for more information. AUX indicator Solid white: AUX is the selected source.
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting

Problem

What to do

No power (AC (mains))
No power (battery)

· Secure the power cord at both ends. · Plug the power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet. · Connect the power cord to a different USB port. · Use the power supply that shipped with the speaker. · Use the charging cradle that shipped with your speaker. This
speaker is not compatible with the SoundLink Mini Bluetooth® speaker’s charging cradle.
Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Plug the power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet.

Speaker does not connect with mobile device

· On your mobile device: – Turn off and on the Bluetooth feature.
– Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again. · Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any
interference or obstructions. · Pair another mobile device (see page 14). · Clear the speaker’s pairing list (see page 15). · Reset the speaker (see page 23).

No sound from your mobile device

· Power on the speaker. · Increase the volume on the speaker, your mobile device and
music source. · Press to hear the connected mobile device(s) and ensure you are
using the correct device. · Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any
interference or obstructions. · Use a different music source. · Pair another mobile device. · If two mobile devices are connected, pause your other mobile
device first. · Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any
interference or obstructions. · On your mobile device:
– Turn off and on the Bluetooth feature.
– Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again. · Clear the speaker’s pairing list (see page 15). · Reset the speaker (see page 23). · Check your mobile device for compatibility. Refer to your mobile
device owner’s guide.

Poor sound quality from your mobile device

· Use a different music source. · Pair another mobile device. · Disconnect the second device. · Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any
interference or obstructions.

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Care and Maintenance

Problem

What to do

Audio plays from the wrong mobile device (when two devices are connected)

· Press to hear the connected mobile device(s) and ensure you are using the correct device.
· Pause or quit the music source on your mobile device playing music.
· Disconnect the second device.

No audio from the AUX device

· Power on the AUX device and play music. · Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and
the AUX device. · Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device. · Use a different AUX cable. · Connect a different AUX device.

Poor sound quality from an AUX device

· Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and the AUX device.
· Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device. · Use a different AUX cable. · Connect a different AUX device.

Removing an AC power adapter
1. Press the push tab. 2

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1. Lift the adapter up and off.
Resetting the speaker
Factory reset clears paired mobile devices and language settings from the speaker and returns it to original factory settings. 1. Power on the speaker. 2. Press and hold for ten seconds.

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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning
· Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth. · Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or
cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. · Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
Customer service
For additional help, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton.
Limited warranty
Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty. To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
Technical Information
Power supply rating Input: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz, 300mA Output: 5VDC, 1600mA Input power rating Input: 5VDC, 1.6A
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