Bose Soundlink 3 Manual

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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 ther
e 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, pr

ess 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 of

f to preserve battery power.
Press to select the \dBluetooth 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\d de\fice plugged into t\dhe AU\b connector. See “Connecting \d
a de\fice using the AU\b connector” on pa\dge 13.
Press to mute/unmute \dsound from the speaker.
Press to decrease the speaker \folume incrementally. Press and hold to 
 decrease the \f

olume continuously\d.
Press to increase the speaker \folume incrementally. Press and hold to 
 increase the \f

olume continuously\d. 
						

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Operation
System status indicators
Status indicators illuminate to show when an audio source or speaker state is  activated. Status indicators are located on the front of the speaker.
Status 
indicator System status
Indicates the Bluetooth® state of the speak\der when the Bluetooth source  
is  selected. See “Pair
ing and connecting \da de\fice to the speaker” on  
page 9.
•	 Blinking blue light – Discoverable and ready to pair with a device.
•	 Blinking white light – Attempting to connect to a paired device.
•	 Solid white light – Connected to a paired device. 
•	 Blinks as the volume of the speaker increases or decreases when 
 Bluetooth is the sour

ce. When the indicator blinks twice, the maximum or 
minimum volume has been reached.
•	 The speaker is playing the source connected to the AUX IN  connector.
•	 Blinks as the volume of the speaker increases or decreases when AUX is 
the source. When the indicator blinks twice, the maximum or minimum 
volume has been reached.
Blinks when the so\dund is muted. 
Indicates the batte\dry power le\fel or the battery \dcharging state. See “C\dhecking 
the battery” on pa\dge 14. 
						

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Operation
Connecting a device using the AUX connector
You can use your speaker with any device that  features a headphone or audio  output. This feature requires using a stereo audio cable with a 3.5 mm plug on 
one end to
  connect to the AUX IN input  on the speaker. This type of cable is  available for  purchase at electr
onics stores.
To use the AUX IN connector:
1.
 Plug the cable from your audio device into the AUX IN connector  on the 
back of the speaker.
2.
 Press Power  on the speaker.
3.
 Press AUX on the speaker.
4.
 Adjust the volume on the connected device to near
  maximum, then use  
the speaker volume buttons to adjust the volume level.
Notes:
•	 If the connected device stops playing audio for 30 minutes, the speaker 
 automatically turns of

f to conserve battery power.
•	 The SERVICE connector on the back of the speaker is only for software updates. 
It cannot be used to connect an audio device. 
						

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Operation
Operating on battery power
Battery performance varies with the content played and the loudness at which  
it is played. In typical usage, the speaker battery lasts up to 14 hours.
Checking the battery
When the speaker is turned on, the battery status indicator briefly illuminates, then 
turns off to conserve battery power. However, if the battery requires charging, the 
battery status indicator illuminates and continuously blink red until the speaker the 
speaker is connected to AC power and the battery begins charging.
To check the battery charge level, press and hold Power 
 on the speaker and 
observe the battery status indicator.
Solid green Full charge
Solid yellow Medium charge
Blinking red Charging is needed
Charging the battery
The battery status indicator on the  speaker blinks red when the battery needs 
char ging. 
To charge the battery, connect the speaker to AC power (see “Connecting to AC 
power” on page 7). The speaker emits a tone to confirm the power c\
onnection. 
Recommended charging time is three hours to fully charge the battery. The 
 battery 
status indicator indicates the charging status. Y

ou can use the speaker while 
charging the battery.
Blinking yellow Battery is charging
Solid green Battery is fully c\dharged
Battery protection mode
When the speaker is unplugged and unused for more than 24 days, it enters  battery protection mode to pr
eserve battery power. To reactivate the speaker, 
 connect it to AC power (see “Connecting to AC power” on page 7). 
						

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Tips on placing the speaker
When using your speaker indoors, the tonal quality can vary depending on where 
the speaker is placed in a room. 
When using your speaker outdoors, you should 
 expect the tonal quality to change 
as you move farther away from the speaker

. 
Follow these guidelines when placing your speaker:
•	 The speaker is designed to sound best when placed on a surface that is 2\
4 to 48 
inches high.
•	 For best bass response, the back of the speaker should be placed near a wall, 
but not directly against a wall. Bass response decreases as the speaker is 
moved away from a wall. Do not lay the speaker on its back. Sound is emitted 
from both the front and the rear of the speaker.
•	 Do not place the speaker in small areas where the speaker is enclosed on all 
sides except the front, as this will adversely affect sound quality.
•	 Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.
Operation 
						

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Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
Speaker will 
not turn onIf using AC power, ensure:
•
 Your system is connected to a working 

AC (mains) outlet.
•
 You are using the Bose® AC power supply shipped with your speaker or a Bose 
accessory charger designed for the speaker.
If using battery power, the battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect 
to a working AC outlet to restore the battery to 
 operational mode and charge the 
battery.
Cannot pair 
the speaker 
with my 
 Bluetooth® 
device •
 Ensure your speaker is discoverable (
Bluetooth status indicator blinks blue).   
See “Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker” on page 9.
•
 Ensure Bluetooth  is enabled on your device.
• Ensure you have selected “Bose SLIII”  in the 
Bluetooth device list on your device 
and the connection has been confirmed by your device.
•
 Your 

Bluetooth device may be out of range. Try moving it closer to the speaker.
•
 If possible, turn off all other nearby  Bluetooth

 devices or disable their Bluetooth 
functionality.
•
 Ensure your device supports the A2DP

 (stereo Bluetooth) profile.
•
 When pairing and connecting to a PC or Mac computer, ensure you have selected 
the SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III as the audio output device within the audio 
settings menu of the computer. You may need to play an audio track to finalize the 
connection (see the computer manufacturer for detailed instructions).
•
 Refer to the owner’

s guide, help system, or technical support for your  Bluetooth 
device to learn how it pairs with other  Bluetooth devices.
•
 Turn the speaker of

f and back on, and pair and connect your device.   
See “First-time setup” on page 9 and “Adding another device” on page .
•
 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 pair your device.
•
 Check for updated software for your  Bluetooth device, or go to owners.Bose.com 
for updates to the SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III.
Paired 
 Bluetooth  device will not  connect 

to 
the speaker •
 Ensure your speaker is discoverable (
Bluetooth status indicator blinks blue).   
See “Pairing and connecting a device to the speaker” on page 9.
•
 Ensure Bluetooth

 is enabled on your device.
•
 Your device may be out of range. 

Try moving it closer to the speaker.
•
 Turn your device of

f and back on, and connect it to the speaker.  
See “Reconnecting a device” on page .
•
 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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Maintenance and Care
Problem 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 owner’

s guide, help system, or technical support for your  Bluetooth 
device to learn how it pairs with other  Bluetooth devices.
•
 Turn the speaker of

f 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.
•
 Try turning of

f Wi-Fi
® on your device to improve audio quality.
•
 Try clearing your device from the speaker by disabling  Bluetooth on your device. 
Pair your device and the speaker again.
•
 If your device is in your pocket, try placing it in open air, without your body between 
the device and the speaker

.
•
 Turn the speaker of

f 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 pair and connect your device.
•
 Check for updated software for your  Bluetooth device, or go to owners.Bose.com 
for updates to the SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III.
No audio or 
poor sound 
quality from 
an AUX 
device •
 Ensure your connected device is on and playing audio.
•
 Ensure the 3.5 mm plug of the stereo cable is fully inserted into the speaker and 
the other end into the AUX device.
•
 Press AUX on the speaker and ensure the 

AUX status indicator is on.
•
 Ensure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up.
•
 If there is no sound, increase the volume level on the AUX device.
•
 If sound quality is poor, reduce the volume level on the 

AUX device.
•
 Try using a dif

ferent AUX cable. 
						

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Replacing the battery
The battery should be replaced when:
•	The battery status indicator continues blinking yellow after ten hours of charging.
•	 The period of battery operation noticeably decreases.
Only Bose can replace the battery in your speaker. If you need a new battery, 
please contact the Bose organization in your country/region. For contact  
information, refer to the contact list at the end of this guide or visit  
http://global.Bose.com.
Cleaning the speaker
To clean the exterior surface of your product, wipe it using a soft, dry cloth.
•	 Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.
•	 Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings.
Contacting customer service
For questions about the Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III, contact your 
local Bose dealer. For  contact information, refer to the contact list at the end of this 
guide or visit http://global.Bose.com.
Limited warranty
Your Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth® speaker III is covered by a limited warranty.  Details of the limited warranty are pr ovided on the product registration card 
 included in the carton. Refer to the card for instructions on how to r

egister.  
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 113°F (0° to +45°C) 
						

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