Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker User Manual

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To charge the battery, connect the speaker to AC 
power. See “Connecting to AC power” on page 10. 
The speaker emits a tone to confirm the power 
connection. Recommended charging time is three 
hours to fully charge the battery. The battery status 
indicator indicates charging status.
Blinking yellow: ...................................... Battery is charging
Solid green: ..................................... Charging cycle is done
Note: When the battery status indicator blinks red, 
storing the speaker for extended periods of time may 
put the speaker into battery protection mode.
Tips on placing the speaker
When using your Bose® SoundLink® Mini 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. 
Keep the following guidelines in mind when placing 
your speaker:
•
 For optimal sound, the front of the speaker, which 
has the  Bose® logo on the grille, should face the 
user. 
						

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• 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 rear of the unit.
•
 Do not place the speaker in small areas that are 
enclosed on all sides except the front, as this will 
adversely affect sound quality

.• Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.
•
 Place the speaker only on its rubber base.   
Standing the speaker on any side other than its 
rubber base can cause damage to the speaker and 
adversely affect sound quality

. 
						

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Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
Speaker will not turn on  
(AC power) • Make sure your system is connected to a working AC (mains) outlet.
• Make sure you are using the Bose power supply that shipped with your spe\
aker, or a Bose accessory 
charger designed for the Soundlink® mini speaker.
• Make sure you are using the Bose power supply that shipped with your spe\
aker, or a Bose accessory 
charger designed for the Soundlink® mini speaker.
Speaker will not turn on   
(battery power) •
 Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect to working 
AC outlet to restore the battery to 
operational mode. 
Paired Bluetooth

 device will not 
connect to the speaker •
 If your device requires a passcode, make sure the one you entered is cor\
rect.
•
 Make sure  Bluetooth functionality is turned on or enabled on your source 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.
•
 Reset the speaker. Press the Mute button for ten seconds, until the indicators briefly flash. Y

our Bluetooth 
device is disconnected and the SoundLink
® Mini speaker turns off. Press the Power button to turn the 
speaker back on, and reconnect.
•
 Clear the speaker memory (see “Clearing memory” on page 15). Pai\
r the  Bluetooth device and the  speaker 

again.
•
 Turn the power of

f and back on, and reconnect. 
						

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ProblemWhat to do
The speaker indicates a  connection, but is not playing 
music • Make sure your device is connected to the speaker.
• Make sure the transport controls of the audio device are set to playback audio.
• Make sure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up.
• Make sure your  Bluetooth device is playing audio, and the device volume is up.
• Turn of

f or disable Bluetooth functionality on all other paired devices nearby (including Bose
®  preferred 
devices) and reconnect the device you want to hear
.
•
 Turn the speaker of

f and back on. 
No audio from a Bluetooth 
device •
 Make sure your device is connected to the speaker.
• Make sure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up.
• Make sure your  Bluetooth device is playing audio, and the device volume is up.
• Your 

Bluetooth device may be out of range—try moving it closer to the speaker.
•
 Move your  Bluetooth device and/or the speaker is set away from other devices that generate \
 electromagnetic interference. Examples are cordless phones, microwave ov\
ens, wireless network routers, or 
other Bluetooth

 devices.
•
 If possible, turn off all other nearby  Bluetooth

 devices or disable their  Bluetooth functionality.
•
 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.
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ProblemWhat to do
Cannot pair the speaker with my 
Bluetooth device • Make sure your speaker is discoverable. Press the 
Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth  indicator slowly 
blinks blue.
•
 Make sure the  Bluetooth capability of your  Bluetooth

 device is turned on.
•
 Make sure you select “Bose Mini SoundLink” in the pairing list on your device and that connection is 
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.
•
 Refer to the owner’

s guide, help system, or technical support for your Bluetooth device to learn how it pairs 
with other Bluetooth devices.
•
 Make sure your  Bluetooth device supports the 

A2DP (stereo Bluetooth) profile.
•
 When connecting to a PC or Mac computer, make sure that you select the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker 
as the audio output device within the audio settings menu of the device.  You may need to play an audio 
track to finalize the connection (see the device manufacturer for detailed instructions).
•
 Reset the speaker: Press the Mute button for ten seconds. Y

our Bluetooth device is disconnected and 
the Bose
® SoundLink® Mini speaker turns off. Press the Power button to turn the speaker back on, and  reconnect.
• Check for updated software for your  Bluetooth device, or go to owners.Bose.com for updates to the Bose® 
SoundLink® Mini speaker.
Poor sound quality from an  
AUX device •
 Reduce the volume level on the AUX device.
• Make sure the 3.5 mm plug is fully inserted into the speaker. 
						

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ProblemWhat to do
Poor sound quality from a 
Bluetooth device • Try connecting your 
Bluetooth  device to the speaker using the AUX connection. If sound quality improves 
using the AUX connection, try the following solutions.
•
 Your 

Bluetooth device may be out of range—try moving it closer to the Bose
® SoundLink® Mini speaker.
• Move your  Bluetooth device away from any device that generates electromagnetic interference\
, such as 
another 
Bluetooth enabled device, cordless phone, microwave oven, or wireless router . 
•
 Reduce the number of applications running on your  Bluetooth 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
® to improve audio quality.
• Try clearing your  Bluetooth
 device from the Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker by disabling  Bluetooth on your 
device. Pair the device and speaker again. 
•
 Turn the speaker of

f and back on.
•
 If your Bluetooth

 device is in your pocket, try placing it in open air, without your body between the device 
and the Bose
® SoundLink® Mini speaker.
• Reset the speaker: (1) Press the Mute button for 10 seconds. Y our  Bluetooth device disconnects and the 
speaker turns of
f. (2) Press the Power button to turn the speaker  back on.
•
 Try connecting your Bluetooth device to the speaker using the 

AUX connection to verify that the poor sound 
quality is Bluetooth related. 
•
 Check for updated software for your  Bluetooth device, or go to owners.Bose.com for updates to the Bose® 
SoundLink® Mini speaker.
• Apple device users may need to adjust the default bitpool setting for  Bluetooth audio to improve signal  quality. Please visit owners.Bose.com for detailed instructions.  
						

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ProblemWhat to do
No audio from the AUX source • Make sure your connected device is on and playing.
• Press the AUX button and check that the  AUX source indicator is on.
•
 Make sure the 3.5 mm plug is fully inserted into the speaker,

 and fully inserted into the source device.
•
 Make sure the speaker is not muted and the speaker volume is up.
• Increase the volume level on the AUX device.
• Increase the speaker volume.
• Try using a dif

ferent AUX cable. 
						

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Replacing the battery
The battery should be replaced when:
•
 The battery status indicator remains yellow after  
ten hours of charging.
•
 The period of battery operation noticeably  decreases.
•
 Only use Bose authorized batteries.
For replacement batteries, contact Bose
®  in your 
country/region (visit http://global.Bose.com for Bose 
contact information in your country or region).
Cleaning
To clean the exterior surface of your product, you can 
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® Mini 
speaker, contact your local Bose dealer. To contact 
Bose directly, see the contact list at the end of this 
guide, or visit owners.Bose.com. 
						

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Limited warranty
Your Bose® SoundLink® Mini speaker is covered by 
a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty 
are provided on the product registration card that is 
included in the carton. Please refer to the card for 
instructions on how to register. Failure to register will 
not affect your limited warranty rights.
Technical information
Power supply rating
Input: 100 - 240V
, 50/60Hz, 360mA  
Output: 12VDC, 0.833A Max
Input power rating
Input: 12VDC, 0.833A Max Dimensions
2.0" H x 7.1" W x 2.3" D  
(5.08 cm x 18.03 cm x 5.84 cm)
Weight
1.44 lb. (0.655 kg)
Temperature range for use
0°- 45°C (32° - 131°F)
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 
llicense.
Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 
						

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USABose Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168
1-800-901-0472
Phone hours - ET (Eastern Time):
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Canada L6C 3A1
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