Page 2 - AFETY; Please read this owner’s guide; Please complete and retain for your records:; The serial number can be found on the bottom panel.
2 – English S AFETY I 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 light...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
English – 3 S AFETY I NFORMATION Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. C...
Page 4 - Canada
4 – English S AFETY I NFORMATION Canada These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n...
Page 6 - NTRODUCTION; Overview; Using the SoundLink Air you can:; Unpacking
6 – English I NTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing the SoundLink Air ® digital music system. This system lets you enjoy clear, room-filling sound, streamed wirelessly via AirPlay using your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or any computer running iTunes. Using the SoundLink Air you can: • Stream yo...
Page 7 - ETTING; Connecting the system to power; DC POWER; FOR CHINA AND KOREA
English – 7 G ETTING S TARTED Connecting the system to power What you need: 1. Place the system close to your computer. Keep all system parts close by so they are easy to reach when you need them. 2. Connect the system to power: A. Attach the AC adapter for your region to the power supply. B. Plug t...
Page 8 - System setup; preferred
8 – English G ETTING S TARTED System setup The SoundLink ® Air system requires a connection to your Wi-Fi ® network to receive AirPlay streamed audio. The following steps guide you through the preferred method for setting up your system. Note: For another setup method, see “Alternate setup method” o...
Page 9 - SETUP
English – 9 G ETTING S TARTED A. Plug the large connector of the provided USB cable into a USB port on your computer. B. Plug the other end into the SETUP connector on the SoundLink ® Air system. 4. In the setup window, enter the requested information A. Speaker name - This field displays the system...
Page 10 - Select your Wi-Fi network; Moving the system after Wi-Fi setup
10 – English G ETTING S TARTED B. Select your Wi-Fi network - This field should display the name of your wire- less network. If you have more than one, click the triangle ( ) and select the network you want from the drop-down list. If your network name does not appear in the list or it is hidden, se...
Page 11 - PERATION; To turn the system on; There are two ways to turn the system on; To turn the system off; On the remote, press the power button to turn the system off.; Controlling the volume; Listening to an AirPlay compatible device; After connecting to your wireless router, the SoundLink
English – 11 O PERATION Power on/off To turn the system on There are two ways to turn the system on When the system turns on, the Wi-Fi indicator changes from dim blue to bright blue, indicating that your system has a Wi-Fi connection. To turn the system off On the remote, press the power button to ...
Page 12 - Listening to a device using AUX
12 – English O PERATION To listen to streamed audio: 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 wit...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting; Problem
English – 13 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Troubleshooting 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. Problem What to do System cannot connect to my network • Make sur...
Page 14 - Replacing the remote battery; Using a coin, turn the battery cover slightly counterclockwise.
14 – English C ARE AND M 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. Do not recharge, disa...
Page 15 - Alternate setup method; Reset
English – 15 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundLink ® Air System by first joining its own built-in Wi-Fi ® network and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Note: Before you start, disconnect power and any cables from your SoundLink Air sy...
Page 16 - Connect; Select the SoundLink Air system in the speaker list.; Configuring your network manually; To manually configure your network or change the settings:; Advanced Configuration
16 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 8. Select your home Wi-Fi network from the drop-down list, enter your password and tap (or click) Connect . The Wi-Fi indicator may briefly blink blue and then turn on solid blue to indicate a successful connection to your home Wi-Fi network. Note: Before you cont...
Page 17 - capability
English – 17 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 2. Enter or change the settings. • DHCP – Sets the IP assignment to either Automatic or Static • IP Address – Host IP address • Subnet Mask – Subnet within the IP address for your network • Gateway IP – IP address of a router that serves as an access point for ano...
Page 18 - Power saving mode; Software update procedure; Mute
18 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Power saving mode The power saving mode allows the system to consume only a minimum amount of power. It can be used to reduce the power consumed in your home while you are away. To switch the system to the power saving mode, press and hold the power button for 10 ...
Page 19 - Alternate update method
English – 19 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 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 ...
Page 20 - You can purchase a battery to add portability to your SoudLink; Battery status indicator
20 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Optional battery (not included) You can purchase a battery to add portability to your SoudLink ® Air system. Contact your local authorized Bose ® dealer or visit www.Bose.com for assistance. To contact Bose by phone, refer to the contact list on the Quick Start Gu...
Page 21 - Manual battery check; level, press and hold the remote Power button; Battery protection mode; If the battery is not being charged and the SoundLink; Charging the battery
English – 21 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Manual battery check The battery indicator is normally off to conserve battery power. To check the charge level, press and hold the remote Power button and observe the indicator color. Note: The battery should be replaced if the battery status indicator remains ye...
Page 22 - Performing a factory reset; To reset your system, press and hold the; button on the bottom panel for 10; Limited warranty information; Your SoundLink; Technical information
22 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Performing a factory reset A factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the SoundLink Air system and returns it to its original factory settings. To reset your system, press and hold the Reset button on the bottom panel for 10 seconds. When...
