Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker Owner's guide - Page 14

Operation Operating on battery power Battery performance varies with the content played and the volume level at which it is played. In typical use, the speaker battery lasts up to eight hours. Checking the battery • Each time you turn the speaker on, the battery indicator will display the battery charge level for two seconds. (See "System status indicators" on page 13.) • With the speaker on, press and hold to check the battery charge level. • If the battery indicator begins to blink red while operating on battery power, the battery is low and you must charge the speaker now. Battery protection mode When the speaker is unplugged and unused for more than 24 days, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate the speaker, connect it to AC power. Auto off feature If no Bluetooth device is actively connected, the speaker will automatically turn off after 30 minutes of inactivity. To turn off this feature, press and hold and at the same time. You will hear a voice prompt (or a tone) confirming that the Auto-off setting is off. Repeat to turn the Auto-off setting back on. Tips on placing the speaker When using your speaker indoors, the sound quality can vary depending on where the speaker is placed in a room. When using your speaker outdoors, you should expect the sound quality to change as you move farther away from the speaker. Keep the following guidelines in mind when placing your speaker: • The speaker's Bluetooth range is 33 feet (10 m). If you move the device farther away from the speaker, sound quality will be affected and the device may disconnect from the speaker. • For optimal sound, the front of the speaker should face the user. • 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 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. • Only place the speaker upright, sitting on its rubber feet. 14 - English