Altec IMW385 User manual

Item # IMW385
Owner’s Manual
FCC ID:XKK-IMW385

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing IMW385 Bluetooth Speaker. You can use this
speaker to listen to audio wirelessly from devices such as smart phones, computers, iPods, tablets and most
other Bluetooth sound sources while you are taking a shower. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order
to get the most out of your speaker.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The iMW385 is an IPX5 Splash Resistant certified device. Please note that the splash
resistant cover must be placed securely over the USB charging jack at all times while using your speaker in the
shower or near water. Failure to do so may result in damage to your speaker which will not be covered by the
device’s one year warranty.
Important Safety Precautions
When using your speaker basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR SPEAKER.
2. Never expose your speaker to high temperatures.
3. In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, never attempt to open your speaker or repair it without the
assistance of certified professionals.
4. If you do not intend on using your speaker for an extended period of time, please unplug the AC power
adapter from the power outlet and also disconnect it from your speaker.

Features
-Seamlessly stream music from your iPad, iPhone, Android device, laptop, tablet or other Bluetooth enabled
device.
- Bluetooth Specification V4.0 system
- Water resistance
- Spoken Caller ID
Package Contents
1. IMW385 Bluetooth Speaker
2. Micro USB Charging Cable
3. Owner’s Manual with Warranty Information
Technical Specifications
- Net Weight: 220g
- Battery Life: up to 5 hours
- AC Adaptor: 5V, 500mA
- Power Adapter Input Rating: 100~240V, ~50/60Hz, 0.2A
- RF Frequency Range: 2.402-2.480GHZ, 2.4G ISM band
- Bluetooth Range: 10M

A Quick Look at Your Device
1. Volume Up
2. MF Button
3. Volume Down
4. USB Charging Jack
5. NFC

Charging Your Speaker
1. Connect one end of the included USB Charging Cable to the USB Charging Jack. Then plug the other end
of the USB Charging Cable into an available USB port on your computer in order to recharge your speaker’s
internal rechargeable battery.
NOTE: The internal battery of your speaker takes approximately two to three hours to charge when completely
drained.
2. When charging, a red LED light will illuminate. The red light will turn off when your unit is fully charged.

Understanding the LED Status Indicators
1. Bluetooth Connected: Once your speaker is paired to a Bluetooth audio source, a blue LED light flashes
once every seven seconds.
2. Incoming Call: A blue LED light flashes twice every two seconds to indicate that you are receiving an
incoming call.
3. Low Power Alert: A red LED light will blink and you will hear a beeping noise every minute when your
speaker’s battery power is low and needs to be recharged.
4. Charging: When charging, a red LED light will illuminate. The red light will turn off when your unit is fully
charged.
5. Powering On: When powered on, there’s a quick blue LED flash, then turn to blue and red LED lights
flashing alternately.
6. Powering Off: When powered off, a quick red LED flash.
7. Pairing: When your speaker is ready to pair with a Bluetooth audio source, red and blue LED lights will flash
alternately.

Powering Your Speakers ON & OFF
1. To power on your speaker, press and hold the MF button. You will hear an audio confirmation saying
“POWERING ON”, and a blue/red LED light will flash alternately after an initial quick blue LED light flashes.
2. To power off your speaker, press and hold the MF button. You will hear an audio confirmation saying
“POWERING OFF”
Note: Your speaker will power off automatically if left idle for ten minutes.
Adjusting Volume
When listening to audio, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the
volume of your speaker. Press and hold the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons to go to the next or
previous track in a playlist or album.

Setting Up Your IMW385 Bluetooth Music Receiver
Bluetooth Device Compatibility
Your speaker connects with all Bluetooth devices that support the A2DP profile including iPads, iPhones, iPod
touches, and most smart phones, laptops and tablets.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device with Your Speaker
Press and hold the MF button in order to power on your speaker. You will hear an audio confirmation indicating
that your speaker is powered on. Make sure your Bluetooth audio source is within a few feet of your speaker
and the Bluetooth settings have been turned on. Your speaker will automatically prepare to pair, with a red and
blue LED light will flash alternately.
Now you are ready to pair your device with your iMW385 speaker.
1. Go to the Bluetooth Manager of your Bluetooth device.
2. Search Bluetooth devices and select “iMW385” to start connecting.
3. Enter “0000” if your device asks for a PIN code.
4. An audio confirmation will indicate when your speaker is paired with your Bluetooth audio source. Once
paired, a blue LED light flashes once every 7 seconds.
Bluetooth Connecting via NFC
1. Go to the Bluetooth Manager of your Bluetooth device, and make sure the NFC function is activated.
2. Hold your phone close to your speaker’s NFC spot.
3. An audio confirmation will indicate when your speaker is paired with your Bluetooth audio source. Once
paired, a blue LED light flashes once every 7 seconds.

Connecting a Paired Bluetooth Device
1. You should only need to pair your Bluetooth device with your speaker one time.
2. The next time your Bluetooth device and your speaker are in range of each other, and the Bluetooth feature
is turned on, they should automatically connect.
3. Your speaker will only automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device it was connected to.
4. If your paired device does not automatically connect, navigate to the Bluetooth menu on your device and
select “iMW385” from the list.
Note: Your iMW385 can pair with and remember multiple Bluetooth devices; however it can only connect with
one device at a time.
Playing Audio from Your Bluetooth Device
1. Once your audio source is paired with your speaker, all the audio will automatically be played through your
speaker.
2. Press the MF BUTTON to play/pause audio.
3. Press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN to adjust the volume level of the unit.
4. Keep in mind that the iMW385 has a 30 foot Bluetooth wireless range.
5. Press and hold the VOLUME UP button to advance to the next track, or press and hold the VOLUME DOWN
button to go back to previous track. (This feature may not be available on all audio devices.)
Note: The volume controls on your audio source work separately from the volume controls on your speaker.

hold the VOLUME UP for 3 seconds to call the last
When there is an incoming call:
1. Press the MF BUTTON to pick up the call.
2. Press and hold the MF BUTTON to reject the call.
3. During a call: Press the MF BUTTON again to end the call.
4. If you have a phone paired to your speaker, and the phone is in standby mode or playing music, press and
number you dialed.
5. When using your speaker to take a phone call, you can press and hold the MF BUTTON for three seconds
to transfer the call back to your phone. You can press and hold the MF BUTTON again for three seconds to
transfer the call back to your speaker.
6. During a call, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button to switch off the microphone on the speaker. You
will hear a beeping sound, and anything you say will not be audible to the person you are talking to. The same
operation can switch the microphone back on.