Bose SoundDock Portable Owners' guide - Page 8

TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 SOUNDDOCK® PORTABLE DIGITAL MUSIC SYSTEM Using the battery When the system is first plugged in, the protection mode that preserves the battery during shipping disengages. The battery begins to charge as needed. Unplugging the power pack allows the system to run on battery power. To check the battery power level 1. Press and hold the remote control Off button. 2. Notice the color of the light on the front of the SoundDock Portable system. •Green - battery power is above 70%. •Green, blinks briefly - a remote button is pressed. •Yellow - battery power is between 20% and 70%. •Yellow - battery is charging if the system is plugged in. •Red, solid - battery power is 20% or less. •Red, blinking - recharging is required. •Off - the battery is fully charged or the system is off. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English More to know about the battery Plugging in the power supply recharges the battery. The indicator light glows yellow, then green when the battery is at or above 70% of power. • If the light remains yellow after 10 hours of recharging, the battery needs to be replaced. • If the period of battery operation becomes shorter and shorter, the battery needs to be replaced. • If the system is unplugged and unused for many days, the system enters battery power protection mode. Plugging in the power supply is the only means to reactivate the system. • With the battery fully charged and the system playing at full volume, the battery provides approximately three hours of play. • Lowering the volume extends the battery power significantly. • There is very little depletion of battery power when the SoundDock Portable system is not in use. CAUTION: Refer to the important safety instructions at the beginning of this guide for WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. • There is very little depletion of battery power when the SoundDock Portable system is not in use. 6