Bose SOUNDLINK FLEX User manual

SOUNDLINK FLEX

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker
USB Type-C® cable
NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your
authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Flexworldwide.Bose.com/Support/Flex

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BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP
The Bose Connect app lets you set up and control the speaker from any mobile device,
such as a smartphone or tablet.
Using the app you can manage Bluetooth connections, choose your voice prompt
language, manage speaker settings, and get new features.
DOWNLOAD THE BOSE CONNECT APP
1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Connect app.
BOSE CONNECT
2. Follow the app instructions.

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SPEAKER PORTABILITY
STRAP CONFIGURATIONS
You can use the strap as a finger loop to easily carry the speaker. You can also attach it
to a carabiner or a cord.
WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE
Your speaker is waterproof, splash resistant, and dustproof. It is rated IP67 and IP64.
You can immerse the speaker in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to
3.3 ft (1 m). It can also be used while showering and in the rain or snow.
CAUTIONS:
• Do NOT submerge this speaker in any pool of water deeper than
3.3 ft (1 m).
• If the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water, gently rinse with fresh water
following the exposure to remove residue. Make sure the connector port is fully
dried out before charging.
• Never attempt to charge the speaker while it is wet. Doing so may cause
damage to the speaker.
> 3.3 ft
(1 m)

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SPEAKER CONTROLS
Controls are located on the top of the speaker.
Power button
Volume down Volume up
Bluetooth button
Multi-function button

SPEAKER CONTROLS
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POWER ON/OFF
Press the Power button I.
The battery light glows solid white.
AUTO-OFF TIMER
The auto-o timer conserves the battery when the speaker is operating on battery
power. The speaker switches o when audio has stopped and buttons have not been
pressed for 20 minutes.
NOTE: To adjust the time it takes for your speaker to automatically power o, use the
Bose Connect app.
Disable the auto-o timer
Press and hold Hand the Multi-function button Vsimultaneously. You hear
“Auto-o disabled.”
Repeat to re-enable the auto-o timer.
TIP: You can also disable the auto-o timer using the Bose Connect app.

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SPEAKER FUNCTIONS
Media playback and volume functions
Volume down Volume up
Multi-function button
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Play/Pause Press the Multi-function button V.
Skip forward Press Vtwice quickly.
Skip backward Press Vthree times quickly.
Volume up Press H.
Volume down Press z.

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Call functions
Volume down Volume up
Multi-function button
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Answer/End a call Press the Multi-function button V.
Decline an incoming call Press and hold Vfor 1 second.
Answer a second incoming call and
put the current call on hold While on a call, press V.
Decline a second incoming call and
stay on current call While on a call, press and hold Vfor 1 second.
Switch between two calls With two active calls, press Vtwice quickly.
Access voice control to make a call
While not on a call, press and hold Vfor
1 second.
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 Hand zsimultaneously.

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Voice prompt notifications
Your speaker identifies incoming callers who are saved in your contact list.
To disable this feature, see page 22.
NOTE: Disabling voice prompt notifications also disables voice prompts.
ACCESS VOICE CONTROL
The speaker microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your mobile
device. Using the Multi-function button Von the speaker, you can access the voice
control capabilities on your device to make/take calls, or access your voice assistant to
play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game and more.
Press and hold Vto access voice control on your device. You hear a tone that
indicates voice control is active.

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BATTERY
CHARGE THE SPEAKER
Charge your speaker using the USB-C® charging cable (wall-charger not provided).
While charging, the battery light blinks white. When the battery is fully charged, the
battery light glows solid white.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to charge the speaker while it is wet. Doing so may cause
damage to the speaker.
Charging time
Allow up to 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
With typical usage, the battery lasts up to 12 hours. Battery performance varies with
the content played and volume at which it’s played.