Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition Owner’s Guide

Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition

About Bose
Bose is a company that designs and manufactures audio equipment, including speakers, headphones, and home theater systems. The company was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, an MIT professor, and audio engineer. Bose is known for its high-quality sound systems and innovative technology. The company also sells automotive sound systems, professional audio equipment, and noise-canceling technology.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Confirm that the following parts are included:

• SoundLink Mini II Special Edition
• USB-C to USB-A cable

Note: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.

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PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

• Place your mobile device within 30 ft (9 m) of the speaker. Moving your mobile device farther away affects sound quality, and it may disconnect from the speaker.
• Place the back of the speaker near but not directly against a wall. Bass response decreases as the speaker is moved away from a wall.

CAUTIONS: 

• Do not place the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.
• Stand the speaker on its base. Standing the speaker on any other side may cause damage to the speaker and affect the sound quality

Avoid wireless interference

• Keep other wireless equipment away from the speaker.
• Place the speaker and your mobile device outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.

SPEAKER CONTROLS

Controls are located on the top of the speaker.

Power on/of

• Press the Power button Off.
• The Bluetooth indicator glows according to the Bluetooth connection status (see page 15).

Auto-off timer

The auto-off timer conserves the battery when the speaker is operating on battery power. The speaker switches off when audio has stopped and buttons have not been pressed for 30 minutes.

Disabling auto-off

• Press and hold + and the Bluetooth button simultaneously.
• You hear an alert (or a tone) confirming that the auto-off feature is disabled.
• Repeat to re-enable the auto-off timer.

Speaker functions

Media playback and volume functions

Note: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.

Function	What to do
Play/Pause	Press the Multi-function button.   In AUX mode, pressing mutes the music.
Skip forward	Double-press.
Skip backward	Triple-press.
Volume Up	Press +.   Note: To quickly increase the volume, press and hold +.
Volume Down	Press –.   Note: To quickly decrease the volume, press and hold – .

Call functions

Function	What to do
Answer a call	Press the Multi-function button.
End a call	Press.
Decline an incoming call	Press and hold.
Switch between two calls	With two active calls, double-press.
Turn off the speakerphone and switch to a mobile device (in-call)	Press and hold.
Access voice control to make a call	While not on a call, press and hold for one second until you hear a tone.   Your mobile device may not support voice control. Refer to your device owner’s guide for more information.
Mute/unmute a call	While on a call, press and hold – and + simultaneously.

Voice prompt notifications

The speaker identifies incoming callers that are saved in your contact list. To disable this feature, see page 17.

BATTERY

Charge the speaker

Your speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using your speaker for the first time, connect it to an AC (mains) outlet. Your speaker does not need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery.

1. Connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB-C port on the speaker.
2.  Connect the other end into a wall charger (not provided).

The battery indicator blinks amber, and the speaker emits a tone. Charging time Allow up to four hours to fully charge the battery. A full charge powers the speaker for up to 12 hours.
Tip: To extend the battery playback time, reduce the volume. The rate of battery discharge varies with the volume setting.

Hear the battery level

• Each time you power on the speaker, you hear the battery level.
• To hear the battery level while using your speaker, press and hold the Power button Off until you hear a voice prompt.

Note: To visually check the battery level, press and hold Off while viewing the battery indicator (see page 15).

Battery protection mode

The speaker enters a battery protection mode to preserve battery power when the speaker is unplugged and unused for:

• More than 24 days
• Three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent

To reactivate the system, connect it to AC (mains) power (see page 13).  When not in use, store the speaker in a cool place.

CAUTION: Do not store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or when the battery indicator bli

Replace the battery’s red

Rechargeable batteries periodically need replacement. The lifetime of a battery depends on usage and volume settings. You may need to replace the battery if you must recharge the battery more often.

Note: The battery provided with your system is not user serviceable. Contact Bose customer service for all battery-related issues.

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STATUS INDICATORS

The Bluetooth, battery and AUX indicators are located on the top of the speaker.

Bluetooth indicator

Shows the connection status of a mobile device.

Indicator activity	System state
Blinking blue	Ready to pair
Blinking white	Connecting
Solid white	Connected

Battery indicator

Shows the battery charge level.

Indicator activity	System state
Solid green	Full charge
Solid amber	Medium charge
Blinking red	Needs charge
Blinking amber	Charging

AUX indicator

Shows the connection status of a device connected with an AUX cable.

Indicator activity	System state
Solid white	Speaker is connected and ready to play content from a device

VOICE PROMPTS

Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth connection process, announce the battery level and identify connected devices. You can customize voice prompts using the buttons on your speaker.

Pre-installed languages

The following languages are pre-installed on your speaker:

• English
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Mandarin
• Japanese
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Dutch
• Russian
• Polish

Select the language

When you power on the speaker for the first time, the voice prompts are in English.

• Press – or + to scroll through the languages.
• When you hear your language, press and hold the Multi-function button

Change the language

1. Press and hold and + simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option.
2. Press – or + to scroll through the languages.
3. When you hear your language, press, and hold.

Disable voice prompts

Press and hold – and + simultaneously until you hear “Voice prompts off.”
Note: Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a device, you must connect the device to your speaker.

Pair your mobile device

After selecting your language, the speaker is ready to pair with your mobile device.

1. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
   Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in Settings.
2. Select Bose Mini II SE SoundLink from your device list.

The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white, and you hear “Connected to .”

Disconnect a mobile device

Disable the Bluetooth feature on your device.

Reconnect a mobile device

When powered on, the speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices. You can only play music from one mobile device at a time.
Note: The devices must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.

MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

You can pair additional devices to your speaker. These Bluetooth connections are controlled with the Bluetooth button. Voice prompts guide you through controlling multiple connections. Before connecting an additional mobile device, make sure this feature is enabled.

Pair another mobile device

1. Press and hold until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear “Ready to pair another device.”
2. Pair your mobile device to the speaker

Note: Pairing your mobile device stores it in the speaker’s pairing list. The speaker stores eight mobile devices.

Identify connected mobile devices

Press Bluetooth to hear which mobile device(s) are currently connected.

Switch between two connected mobile devices

1. Pause music from your first mobile device.
2. Play music from your second mobile device.

Note: Your speaker can receive a phone call from both devices, no matter which device is playing audio.

Reconnect a previously connected mobile device

1. Press the Bluetooth button to hear which device is connected.
2. Press again within three seconds to connect to the next device in the speaker pairing list.
3.  Repeat until you hear the correct device name.
4. Play audio on the connected device.

Clear the speaker’s pairing list

1. Press and hold Bluetooth for ten seconds until you hear “Bluetooth device list cleared.”
2. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device. All devices are cleared and the speaker is ready to connect.

WIRED CONNECTION

Connect the 3.5 mm audio cable You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or another type of audio device to the AUX connector. The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided).

1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your device to the AUX connector on the speaker.
2. 2. Press the Power button Off. The AUX indicator glows solid white.
3. Play music on your mobile device.
   Tip: Increase the volume on the connected device to near maximum, then use the speaker volume buttons to adjust the volume level.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the speaker

• Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Replacement parts and accessories

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.

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Limited warranty

Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty. To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common solutions If you experience problems with your speaker:

• Power on the speaker (see page 10).
• Check the state of the status indicators (see page 15).
• Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth technology (see page 18).
• Charge the battery (see page 13).
• Increase the volume on your speaker and device.
•  Move your device closer to the speaker and away from any interference or obstruction.
•  Try connecting to another device (see page 19).

If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service.

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Symptom	Solution
No power: AC (mains)	•   Make sure you are using the USB-C to USB-A cable.   •   Secure the USB cable at both ends. •   Connect the USB cable to a different USB port. •   Plug the power adapter (not provided) into a live AC (mains) outlet.
No power: battery	Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect the USB cable to a power adapter (not provided).
Speaker does not connect to mobile device	•   On your mobile device:   –  Turn off and on the Bluetooth feature. –  Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again. •   Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any interference or obstructions. •   Pair another mobile device (see page 19). •   Clear the speaker’s pairing list (see page 20). •   Reset the speaker (see page 25).

Symptom	Solution
No sound from your mobile device	•   Power on the speaker.   •   Increase the volume on the speaker, your mobile device and music source. •   Press the Bluetooth button to hear the connected mobile device(s) and ensure you are using the correct device. •   Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any interference or obstructions. •   Use a different music source. •   Pair another mobile device. •   If two mobile devices are connected, pause your other mobile device first. •   On your mobile device: –  Turn off and on the Bluetooth feature. –  Remove the speaker from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again. •   Clear the speaker’s pairing list (see page 20). •   Reset the speaker (see page 25). •   Check your mobile device for compatibility. Refer to your mobile device owner’s guide.
Poor sound quality from your mobile device	•   Use a different music source.   •   Pair another mobile device. •   Disconnect the second device. •   Move your mobile device closer to the speaker and away from any interference or obstructions.
Audio plays from the wrong mobile device (when two devices are connected)	•   Press to hear the connected mobile device(s) and ensure you are using the correct device.   •   Pause or quit the music source on your mobile device playing music. •   Disconnect the second device.
No audio from the AUX device	•   Power on the AUX device and play music.   •   Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and the AUX device. •   Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device. •   Use a different AUX cable. •   Connect a different AUX device.
Poor sound quality from an AUX device	•   Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and the AUX device.   •   Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device. •   Use a different AUX cable. •   Connect a different AUX device.

Reset the speaker

A factory reset clears paired mobile devices and language settings from the speaker and returns it to its original factory settings.

1. Power on the speaker.
2. Press and hold the Power button Off for 10 seconds until all indicators blink.

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