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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Maintenance and Care
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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...

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Canada L6C 3A1
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TEL 1 800 061 046 (AU)
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FAX 612 8737 9924
www.Bose.com.au...

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