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Bose SoundLink Air Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 01.Whippet_OG_DraftCover.fm Page 1 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:12 PM ® SoundLink digital music system Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    Whippet_OG.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:51 PM AFETY NFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you to set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this owner’s 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The product label is located on the bottom of the product. • Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.
  • Page 4 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Whippet_OG.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:51 PM ONTENTS NTRODUCTION Overview ............Unpacking .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Stream music from iTunes on your computer over your Wi-Fi network. • Connect an additional analog audio source to the AUDIO IN connector. To use AirPlay with the SoundLink Air system you will need any one of these: • iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad device with iOS 4.3.3 or later •...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    A. Attach the AC adapter for your region to the power supply. B. Plug the DC power cord on the power supply into the DC POWER connector on the SoundLink Air system. C. Plug the power supply into an AC (mains) outlet.

  • Page 8: System Setup

    SoundLink Air system to your computer. Note: Do not remove power from the SoundLink Air system while downloading and running the Wi-Fi setup application. 3. When prompted by the following image, connect the system to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 9 This connector can not be use to play audio from any device. 4. In the setup window, enter the requested information A. Speaker name - This field displays the system name “Bose SoundLink Air.” We recommend that you select the Speaker name and change it to something that helps you identify it better, such as “Living Room SoundLink Air.”...

  • Page 10: Moving The System After Wi-Fi Setup

    “Listening to an AirPlay compatible device” on page 11. Moving the system after Wi-Fi setup After the initial setup, you can move the SoundLink Air system to any location within the range of your Wi-Fi network. Remove the power cord from the AC outlet, move the system and plug it in again.

  • Page 11: Operation

    1. Start a music app on your AirPlay compatible device or computer. Make sure it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the SoundLink Air system. 2. To make sure the initial volume is not too loud, move the volume slider in the music app to within the lower third of the scale.

  • Page 12: Listening To A Device Using Aux

    SoundLink Air remote to control playback of your music. Note: To remotely control iTunes using the SoundLink Air remote, you will need to change a setting in the iTunes Preferences menu. Start iTunes and open the Edit menu. Select Preferences and click on Devices.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    • System error. Contact Bose customer service. is flashing red Contacting Customer Service ® ® For questions about the SoundLink Air system, contact your local Bose dealer. To contact Bose directly, see the contact list on the Quick Start Guide. English – 13...

  • Page 14: Replacing The Remote Battery

    Whippet_OG.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:51 PM ARE AND AINTENANCE Replacing the remote battery When the remote stops operating or its range seems reduced, it is time to change the remote battery. WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled.

  • Page 15: Alternate Setup Method

    AINTENANCE Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up the SoundLink Air System by first joining its own built- in wireless network and then connecting to your home wireless network. 1. Place the SoundLink Air system near your computer/mobile device.

  • Page 16: Turning On/Off Wi-Fi Capability

    Whippet_OG.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:51 PM ARE AND AINTENANCE 2. Enter or change the settings. DHCP • – Sets the IP assignment to either Automatic or Static IP Address • – Host IP address Subnet Mask • –...

  • Page 17: Updating System Software

    This pattern repeats until the installation is finished. At the end of the installation, the system emits a tone and automatically restarts. After restart, the system will automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network again. CAUTION: Do not remove power from the SoundLink Air system while updating the system software. Note: If the Wi-Fi indicator starts blinking red, a system error has occurred.

  • Page 18: Alternate Update Method

    This procedure will work on either a Mac or Windows computer providing it has the Safari browser installed on its hard drive. 1. Make sure your SoundLink Air system is connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. On your computer, open Safari and go to: http://worldwide.bose.com/soundlinkair 3.

  • Page 19: Optional Battery (Not Included)

    (charging needed) A fully charged battery provides approximately three hours of use if the SoundLink Air system is set to maximum volume. However, the rate of battery discharge varies with the type of music played and the volume setting. You can extend the battery operating time significantly by lowering the volume.

  • Page 20: Battery Protection Mode

    AINTENANCE Battery protection mode If the battery is not being charged and the SoundLink Air system is unused for more than 14 days, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate your SoundLink Air system, connect the power supply to the system and charge the battery.

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty Information

    AINTENANCE Limited warranty information Your SoundLink Air system 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 obtain warranty service and register your product.
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