Bose Soundlink 3 Manual

							Bose
®
 SoundLink
®
 
 Bluetooth
® 
speaker III
Owner’s Guide 
						

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Safety
Please read this guidePlease take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s 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 t\
his owner’s 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  manufacturer’

s 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   
(68°F +/- 23°F or 20°C +/- 5°C).
•
   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:•   The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
•   Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect devi\
ce, such disconnect device shall remain 
readily operable.
•
   The AC power supply provided with this product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use 
outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats.
•
   This product is intended to be used only with the AC power supply provided, or a Bose® AC power supply or 
charger designed for use with this product.
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. Insta
 ll in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.
   

 
Do not install near an
 y heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
   

 
Only use attachment
 s/accessories specified by the 
 manufacturer.
10.
   

 
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
1

1.
   

 
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
  been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug 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.
Information about products that  generate electrical noiseThis 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. onlyNOTE: 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 harmfu\
l 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.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.\
Output power: 7 mW @ 2400-2483.5 MHz
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and to all applicable EU directive requirements.   
The complete declaration of conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance
Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements 
Part Name
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Lead  (Pb) Mercury 
(Hg) Cadmium 
(Cd) Hexavalent 
(CR(VI)) Polybrominated 
Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated Diphenyl 
Ether (PBDE)
PCBs X0 0 00 0
Metal 
parts X
0 0 00 0
Plastic 
parts 0 0 0
00 0
Speakers X0 0 00 0
Cables X0 0 00 0
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.
Please complete and retain for your records.
The serial and model number can be found on the bottom of the speaker.
Serial number: 
 ___________________________________________________________________
Model number: 
 __________________________________________________________________
Pur

chase date: 
 __________________________________________________________________
W

e suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide. 
						

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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 memor

y
 ........................................................................\
................ 10
Reconnecting a device
 ........................................................................\
...... 10
Switching to a dif

ferent device
 ................................................................ 10
Control buttons
 ........................................................................\
.......................... 11
System status indicators
 ........................................................................\
......... 12
Connecting a device using the A

UX connector
 ............................................ 13
Operating on batter

y power
 ........................................................................\
.... 14
Checking the batter

y
 ........................................................................\
......... 14
Charging the batter

y
 ........................................................................\
......... 14
Batter

y protection mode
 ........................................................................\
.. 14
T

ips on placing the speaker
 ........................................................................\
..... 15
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
........................ 16
Replacing the batter y
 ........................................................................\
............... 18
Cleaning the speaker
 ........................................................................\
................ 18
Contacting customer ser

vice
 ........................................................................\
.. 18
Technical information
 ........................................................................\
.............. 18 
						

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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 Bluetooth device 
anywhere you choose.
Featur
es
•	 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 sur

e 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 Cust

omer Service. 
For 
 contact information, refer to the contact list at the end of this guide or visit 
http://global.Bose.com.
SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III AC power supply AC power supply 
adapters 
						

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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 fr

om 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.
3. Plug the AC power supply into a live AC (mains) outlet.
The speaker emits a tone to confirm connection to AC power, and 
 charging 
begins. On the fr

ont of the speaker, the battery status indicator 
  blinks  yellow to show the battery is charging. 
						

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Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker
Before listening to music from your Bose® Soundlink® Bluetooth® speaker III, you 
must pair and connect your Bluetooth device to the speaker.
First-time setup
The first time you turn on your speaker, it is ready to pair and connect your  
first device.
1.
 Press Power  to turn the speaker on. 
The 
 Bluetooth status indicator  on the speaker blinks blue to show the 
speaker is discoverable.
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 zer

os). 
BluetoothSetting s
Devices
BluetoothON
Connec ted
Bose SLIII
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 of

f 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.
Operation 
						

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Adding another device to the speaker
Pair another device to the speaker by making the speaker discoverable.
1.
 Press 
Bluetooth
®  on the speaker, so the Bluetooth status indicator   
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 zer

os). 
When the device connects to the speaker, the 
 Bluetooth status indicator tur

ns 
to solid white.
Note: 
 You can switch between connecting/connected and discoverable 

by 
 pr

essing 
 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, pr
 ess 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 sear

ches for a paired device for approximately 30 seconds.
Switching to a different device
You can switch the speaker from your connected device to another previously 
paired  device. The device you are switching to must be in the speaker memory .
1.
 On your previously pair

ed device, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
2.
 Press 

Bluetooth 
 on the speaker to make the speaker discoverable. 
The Bluetooth status indicator 
 speaker blinks blue to show the speaker 
is discoverable.
3.
 On your device, select “Bose SLIII” from the 

Bluetooth device list.
The Bluetooth status indicator blinks white, while the speaker attempts to con-
nect to the device.
When the speaker and Bluetooth device have 
 successfully connected, the  Bluetooth status indicator changes fr

om blinking to solid white and the 
speaker emits a tone.
Operation