Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker User Manual

							Bose
®
 SoundLink
®
Mini Bluetooth® Speaker
Owner’s Guide 
						

							Safety Information
2 - English
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 this 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.
•
   The battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
•
   Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.
•   Do not short-circuit the battery or battery pack. Do not 
store the battery pack haphazardly in a box or drawer 
where it may short-circuit by other metal objects.
•
   Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
•   In the event of a battery pack 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.
©2013 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without written permission. 
						

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WARNINGS
•  Do not use any charger other than that specifically 
provided for use with the equipment.
•
   Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for 
use with the equipment.
•
   Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
•   Replace the battery pack only with a genuine replace -
ment battery pack from Bose or an authorized Bose 
dealer. Bose cannot warrant the safety and compatibility 
or assure the operability of batteries from other   
manufacturers for use in operating this product.Keep 
battery pack clean and dry.
•
    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 (20°C +/- 5°C).
•
   Use only the battery in the application for which it was 
intended.
WARNING: This product contains magnets which can be 
harmful to pacemaker wearers.
CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or 
accessories.  Unauthorized alterations may compromise 
safety,  regulatory compliance, and system performance.
•
   Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any 
local regulations.  
Do not incinerate.
NOTES:•  The product label is located on the inside of the battery cover on 
the bottom of the product.
•
   Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the discon-
nect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
•
   The 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 power supply 
provided, or Bose® power supply or charger designed for use with 
this product. 
						

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Important Safety Instructions1.  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 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 noise
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.
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 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: 
						

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•
 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.
CanadaThis 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: 4 mW @ 2400 MHz
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive  requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity 
can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.
 
Per EN300220-1 this product contains a category 3 receiver.
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)) Polybromi-
nated Biphenyl  (PBB) Polybromi-
nated Diphenyl  Ether (PBDE)
PCBs X 0 0 0 00
Metal 
parts X 0 0 0
00
Plastic 
parts 0 0 0 0
00
Speakers X 0 0 0 00
Cables X 0 0 0 00
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of \
the homoge-
neous 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 leas\
t one of the 
homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement \
in SJ/T 
11363-2006. 
						

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Please complete and retain for your records:
The serial number is located on the rubber foot at the bottom of the speaker. The model number is located on the inside surface of the rubber 
foot (pull the rubber foot away from the speaker to read the model number).
Serial number (on bottom of speaker) 
 ________________________________________________________________________\
__________
Model number (inside rubber base of speaker) 
 ________________________________________________________________________\
___
Purchase date  _________________________________________________________\
___________________________________________
W

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

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Contents
Introduction
Overview ...................................................... 8
Unpacking
 ................................................... 8
Setup
Connecting to AC power ........................... 10
Connect to AC power via the  
charging cradle ............................................... 10
Connect to AC power via the speaker
 ......... 12
Pairing a device to the speaker ............... 13
Operation
Connecting a paired device ..................... 15
Speaker memor y
 ........................................ 15
Clearing memory ............................................ 15
Control buttons .......................................... 16
System status indicators
 ......................... 17 Using the A

UX connector
 ......................... 18
Operating on batter
 y power
 .................... 20
Checking the battery ..................................... 20
Batter y protection mode
 .............................. 20
Charging the batter

y
 ..................................... 20
Tips on placing the speaker ..................... 21
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting ........................................ 23
Replacing the batter y
 ............................... 28
Cleaning
 ....................................................... 28
Contacting customer ser

vice
 .................. 28
Limited warrant

y
 ....................................... 29
Technical information
 .............................. 29 
						

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Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® SoundLink® Mini 
Bluetooth ® speaker. Enjoy music wirelessly from 
your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other  Bluetooth ® 
device anywhere you choose.
Features
•
 Wireless  Bluetooth link eliminates the need to 
physically connect your  Bluetooth

 capable audio 
source.
•
 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides hours of 
Bose® performance.
•
 AUX connector lets you connect your  Bluetooth 
device or other music source device directly to your 
speaker

.
•
 Pair up to six  Bluetooth devices.
•
 Easy grab-and-go mobility.
Unpacking
Check the carton for the Bose® SoundLink® Mini 
speaker, power supply, and charging cradle. Be sure 
to save all of the packing materials. These provide 
the safest means for any necessary shipping or 
transporting.
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. 
						

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Introduction
Soundlink® Bluetooth® Mini speakerAC power supply
Charging Cradle Adapters 
						

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Setup
Connecting to AC power
Before using your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker 
the first time, connect it to AC (mains) power and 
charge the battery. You can connect the power  
supply cord into the charging cradle, or directly into 
the speaker. While the battery is charging, you can 
begin using the speaker. 
Connect to AC power via the  
charging cradle
The charging cradle provides a home base for your 
Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker. You can connect   
to AC power through the charging cradle and, with 
the speaker placed on the charging cradle, charge 
the battery.  1.
 Extend the power supply prongs.
2.
 If needed, snap on the adapter for your region 
(2a). T
 o remove an adapter, press back on the 
release and lift the adapter up and off (2b).
1 2a
2b