Sony LSPX-S3 Reference guide

Help Guide
Glass Sound Speaker
LSPX-S3
The following explains how to use the Glass Sound Speaker. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Getting started
Parts and controls
Power source/charging
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
Auto Standby (power saving) function
Making connections
BLUETOOTH connection
Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)
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Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)
Listening to music
BLUETOOTH device
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Selecting the quality for music playback via BLUETOOTH connections (Codec)
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection)
Stereo Pair function
Enjoying stereo playback with 2 speakers (Stereo Pair function)
Terminating the Stereo Pair function
Party Connect function
Enjoying music playback and linked illumination with multiple speakers (Party Connect function)
Using the illumination function
Adjusting the brightness of the illumination LED
Turning on/off the illumination LED
Enjoying the Candle Light Mode
Changing the flickering setting for Candle Light Mode
Phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Additional features
Using the Sleep Timer function
Using “Sony | Music Center”
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
Installing “Sony | Music Center”
Information
About the indicators
Updating the pre-installed software
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Notes on use
Precautions
Notes on charging
About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
License notice
Trademarks
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power supply
Unable to charge the speaker
Unable to turn on the speaker or the speaker suddenly turns off
Sound
Distorted sound/No sound/Low sound level/Humming or noise in the speaker output/No voice or low voice from callers
Sound becomes low while in use
BLUETOOTH connection
Unable to pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device
Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH device with the speaker for the Stereo Pair function
Unable to connect with a speaker for the Party Connect function
Reset
Restarting the speaker
Initializing the speaker
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Glass Sound Speaker
LSPX-S3
Parts and controls
Buttons/Indicators/Terminals section/Speaker/Illumination LED section
Operating section on the bottom surface
(power) button and indicator1.
(call) button2.
Touch sensor3.
Illumination LED4.
Organic glass tweeter5.
-/+ (volume) buttons6.
DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C®) and charge indicator
The built-in battery of the speaker can be charged when connected to an AC outlet via the supplied USB Type-C
cable and a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
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Microphone8.
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For our visually impaired customers:
The power button, the call button, and the volume control buttons are located on the fabric-covered portion at the bottom
of the speaker.
The two buttons to the right of the USB receptacle on the fabric-covered surface are the volume control buttons.
The buttons to the left of the USB receptacle on the fabric-covered surface are the power button and the call button. The
leftmost button is the power button. Each of the buttons has its own icon outlined and raised from the background on it to
help you identify the button by touching.
The groove above the USB receptacle is the touch sensor.
You can adjust the brightness of the illumination LED by flicking your finger to the right or left on the touch sensor.
On the bottom surface when the speaker is held with its USB receptacle pointing upward, the left button is the timer
button and the right button is the BLUETOOTH button/Stereo Pair button. Both buttons are bulging from the surface to
help you locate them by touching.
Related Topic
About the indicators
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(BLUETOOTH) button with indicator/ ST PAIR (Stereo Pair) button with indicator1.
(timer) button2.
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Glass Sound Speaker
LSPX-S3
Charging the speaker
The speaker is capable of running on power either from an AC outlet connected by a USB AC adaptor (commercially
available) or from the built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery.
When using the speaker for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the
speaker.
With the built-in battery charged in advance, you can use the speaker solely with battery power.
Checking the charging completion
If the built-in battery is fully charged when you connect the speaker to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor
(commercially available), the charge indicator lights up in orange then turns off after about 1 minute.
When using the Android smartphone with OS 8.1 or later installed
When the speaker is connected with the Android smartphone via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH
connection, tap [Settings] - [Device connection] - [Bluetooth] on the smartphone. The remaining battery power of the
speaker is displayed along with the connected BLUETOOTH device name. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the Android smartphone.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet to charge it.
Connect one end of a USB Type-C® cable to the DC IN 5V port on the speaker and the other end to a USB AC
adaptor (commercially available), and then connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
The speaker supports USB AC adaptors that are capable of delivering an output current of 1.5 A. Use of any other
devices is not guaranteed for battery charging.
The charge indicator lights up in orange while charging is in progress.
The estimated charging time varies depending on the power output capacity of the connected USB AC adaptor
(commercially available). In addition, it may take longer than the charging time stated below depending on the type
and specification of the USB AC adaptor and USB cable. The charging time may differ from the time stated below
depending on the ambient temperature or the usage of the speaker as well.
The following time is stated as a reference.
When a commercially available USB AC adaptor capable of delivering an output current of 1.5 A is connected,
charging completes in about 5 hours* and the charge indicator turns off.
When using a commercially available USB AC adaptor, make sure that it is capable of delivering an output
current of 1.5 A or more. You can use a USB AC adaptor with an output current of 500 mA or more and less
than 1.5 A as well, but it may take a very long time before charging completes.
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Time that is required to charge the empty built-in battery to its full capacity when the speaker turns off.
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Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the smartphone may vary from the actual remaining battery
power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
When using the iPhone/iPod touch with iOS 10.0 or later installed
While the speaker is connected with the iPhone/iPod touch via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH
connection, the remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone/iPod touch.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone/iPod touch.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the iPhone/iPod touch may vary from the actual remaining
battery power of the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
Built-in battery life (using a BLUETOOTH connection)
About 8 hours
Volume level: 41
Sound: Bass Boost* off
Illumination: Lighting Mode (Brightness level: 16 (default))
About 4 hours
Volume level: 50 (Maximum)
Sound: Bass Boost* on
Illumination: Lighting Mode (Brightness level: 32 (Maximum))
The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source.
Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and
usage conditions.
When the built-in battery is running low
When the charge indicator starts flashing slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged.
If the charge indicator flashes in orange 3 times and goes out when you turn on the speaker, the built-in battery is empty
and needs to be charged.
Hint
You can charge the speaker's built-in battery by connecting the USB cable connected with the speaker to a computer that comes
equipped with a USB charging port as well. However, not all the computers are tested and found compatible with this procedure
and the procedure is not applicable to home-built computers.
As long as the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or to a computer that comes
equipped with a USB charging port, the speaker's built-in battery is capable of charging itself even while music playback from the
speaker is in progress. However, it may take a long time before charging completes depending on the usage of the speaker. It is
recommended that you turn off the speaker before battery charging.
Note
Charge the speaker in an ambient temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F). Be aware that the room temperature
may fall to 5 °C (41 °F) or lower depending on the season, for example, especially in wintertime.
Depending on the type or specifications of the USB AC adaptor, if you use the speaker at a loud volume, the remaining power of
the rechargeable built-in battery may decrease or the speaker may turn off even while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet
by the USB AC adaptor. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. If such a case occurs, turn off the speaker and let the
battery fully charge itself before you use the speaker.
When you use the speaker at a loud volume for a long time, the built-in battery may run low even if the speaker is connected to
an AC outlet. As a result, sound becomes low. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the speaker and charge the built-in battery
Use “Sony | Music Center” to change the Sound settings.
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sufficiently.
The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.
If the ambient temperature is high or if music playback is started while battery charging is in progress, the speaker may
automatically turn down the volume for safety reasons.
In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it also makes charging of the
speaker stop. To resolve these issues, disconnect the USB cable, and then connect it again within an operating temperature
between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).
Do not charge the speaker's built-in battery in places where water may splash on it. The speaker is not designed for waterproof.
Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the built-in battery sufficiently once every 6 months to
maintain its performance.
The multi-device connection is not compatible with HFP (Hands-free Profile). Therefore, when using the multi-device connection,
the remaining battery power of the speaker is not displayed on the Android smartphone or the iPhone/iPod touch.
When the Android smartphone is configured to use only A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for establishing
BLUETOOTH connections, the remaining battery power of the speaker is not displayed on the smartphone.
While the Stereo Pair function is in use, the remaining battery power of the speaker with a BLUETOOTH connection is displayed.
The remaining battery power of the other speaker is not displayed.
Related Topic
Turning the power on
Notes on charging
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Turning the power on
Note
If the charge indicator flashes 3 times and the speaker turns off after you turn it on, the rechargeable built-in battery is empty.
Charge the built-in battery.
When the charge indicator starts flashing slowly, the built-in battery is running low and needs to be charged.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Charging the speaker
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator lights up in white and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the bottom of the speaker flashes
slowly in blue.
When the speaker has no pairing information, for example when you use the BLUETOOTH function for the first time
after purchase, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator keeps double flashing in blue.
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Turning the power off
Hint
If you turn off the speaker while it is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) and the
BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator will light up in orange and the speaker will enter
BLUETOOTH standby mode*.
Related Topic
Auto Standby (power saving) function
Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
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Press the (power) button.
The (power) indicator and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the bottom of the speaker turn off.
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At the time of purchase, the BLUETOOTH standby function is deactivated.*
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Using the BLUETOOTH standby (auto power on) function
While the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the speaker turns on automatically when you operate a
BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.
Before operating the speaker, note the following:
The BLUETOOTH standby function is activated only while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC
adaptor (commercially available). While the speaker is running only on power from the rechargeable built-in battery,
the BLUETOOTH standby function is deactivated.
Pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device in advance. If pairing information is not stored in the speaker, such as
when the speaker is used for the first time after purchase, the speaker will not enter the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
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Turn on the speaker.
The (power) indicator lights up in white.
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Tap [Music Center] on your smartphone, etc. to start up the application.
Music Center
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Tap [LSPX-S3].
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To turn off the BLUETOOTH standby function
In step above, tap the check box for [Bluetooth Standby] to deselect the check box.
The BLUETOOTH standby function will be deactivated.
Hint
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated, the (power) indicator lights up in orange while the speaker is turned off.
(Provided that the speaker is connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).)
Related Topic
Charging the speaker
Turning the power on
About the indicators
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Tap [Settings].
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Tap [Power Option].
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Tap the check box for [Bluetooth Standby] to select the check box.
The selected check box indicates that the BLUETOOTH standby function is activated.
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Go back to the top screen for the speaker (the screen in step ).
The change to the settings is put in effect.
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Auto Standby (power saving) function
In the event of the following, the speaker automatically turns off in 15 minutes to conserve the power of the rechargeable
built-in battery.
At the time of purchase, the Auto Standby function is turned off.
No operation on the speaker.
The hands-free function of the connected mobile phone (smartphone) is set to off and the mobile phone
(smartphone) is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the mobile phone.
The connected BLUETOOTH device, such as a WALKMAN®, is not playing music (audio), nor is it being operated.
Hint
You can turn on or off the Auto Standby function by using “Sony | Music Center.”
Note
When the speaker is connected to an iPhone/iPod touch via a BLUETOOTH connection, the Auto Standby function is disabled.
While the Sleep Timer is active, the Auto Standby function is disabled.
Turning on/off the Auto Standby function
Related Topic
What you can do with “Sony | Music Center”
Using the Sleep Timer function
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Turn on the speaker.
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Press and hold the + (volume) button and the - (volume) button at the same time for about 5 seconds.
When the Auto Standby function is turned on, the (power) indicator flashes twice in orange.
When the Auto Standby function is turned off, the (power) indicator flashes 3 times in orange.
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Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH® devices
Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly.
To pair with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device, perform the following pairing procedure for each device.
Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following:
Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the speaker.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available). Or charge the built-in battery
sufficiently.
To avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker, turn down the volume of both the BLUETOOTH device and
the speaker or stop music playback.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the volume of the device may be synchronized with the speaker.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device for reference.
Turn on the speaker.
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Check the status of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the bottom of the speaker.
When the indicator is double flashing
After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for the first time since purchase or initialize the speaker (the
speaker has no pairing information), the speaker automatically enters pairing mode when it is turned on. Proceed to
step .
When the indicator is flashing slowly
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The speaker is searching for paired BLUETOOTH devices.
To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing
information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step .
To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to step . The speaker
will automatically be connected just by turning on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be reconnected just by turning on the power to the speaker. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.
When the indicator stays lit
The speaker has been connected to the BLUETOOTH device.
To connect to other BLUETOOTH devices, follow one of the procedures below.
To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing
information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step .
To reconnect to the BLUETOOTH device that has been registered (paired), proceed to step . The speaker
will automatically be connected just by turning on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.
Press the (BLUETOOTH) button on the bottom of the speaker.
You hear a notification sound* from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing
mode).
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Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)
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Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker.
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Hint
As long as the BLUETOOTH function is activated on a BLUETOOTH device that has previously been connected with the
speaker, the speaker is reconnected with the device right after it is turned on.
The above instructions on the BLUETOOTH device are provided as an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.
Up to 2 BLUETOOTH devices can be connected to the speaker at the same time. When one of the devices starts playing back
while playing back music on another device, the speaker switches the output and starts outputting the sound from the new device
(Multi-device connection).
Note
For Apple iOS devices, the unit is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later. A BLUETOOTH connection is not available on the devices
with iOS 9.x or earlier.
The pairing mode of the speaker is released after about 5 minutes and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly. However,
when the speaker has no pairing information, such as at the factory settings, the pairing mode is not released. If the pairing mode
is released before finishing the process, repeat from step .
The passkey of the speaker is “0000.” If a passkey besides “0000” is set on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with
the speaker.
Once the BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again, except in the following cases:
Pairing information has been deleted after repair, etc.
The speaker is already paired with 8 devices and another device is to be paired.
The speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices. When a new device is paired in addition to 8 paired devices, the pairing
information of the earliest device connected via a BLUETOOTH connection is replaced by the information of the new one.
The pairing information with the speaker has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device.
The speaker is initialized.
All pairing information will be deleted. If you initialize the speaker, it may not be able to connect your BLUETOOTH device. In
this case, erase the pairing information of the speaker on your BLUETOOTH device, and then perform the pairing procedure
again.
The speaker can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time.
When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “LSPX-S3.”
If a passkey* is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”
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The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”
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Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a notification sound* from the speaker and the activity
of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.
If the BLUETOOTH connection is not established, repeat from step .
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Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)
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When using the Stereo Pair function or Party Connect function, you cannot use the multi-device connection.
Related Topic
Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection
Terminating the BLUETOOTH connection (After use)
Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time (Multi-device-connection)
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Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)
Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly.
It is necessary to pair a device with the speaker to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the first time. Perform
the same procedures to pair to other devices.
Supported operation systems
Windows 10, Windows 8.1
Do the following before starting.
Place your computer within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the speaker.
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet via a USB AC adaptor (commercially available). Or charge the built-in battery
sufficiently.
Prepare the operating instructions supplied with the computer for reference.
To avoid any sudden loud sound output from the speaker, turn down the volume of both the BLUETOOTH device and
the speaker or stop music playback.
Set the speaker of your computer to on.
If the speaker of your computer is set to (mute), sound does not output on the BLUETOOTH speaker.
When the speaker of your computer is set to on:
Turn on the speaker.
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Check the status of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the bottom of the speaker.
When the indicator is double flashing
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After you pair the speaker with a BLUETOOTH device for the first time since purchase or initialize the speaker (the
speaker has no pairing information), the speaker automatically enters pairing mode when it is turned on. Proceed to
step .
When the indicator is flashing slowly
The speaker is searching for paired BLUETOOTH devices.
To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing
information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step .
To reconnect the speaker with one of the BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before,
proceed to step .
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the speaker may be reconnected with the device right after it is turned
on. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.
When the indicator stays lit
The speaker is already connected with one of the BLUETOOTH devices.
To connect the speaker with another BLUETOOTH device, do either of the following:
To pair the speaker with a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device (when the speaker has pairing
information of other BLUETOOTH devices), proceed to step .
To reconnect the speaker with one of the BLUETOOTH devices that have been paired with the speaker before,
proceed to step .
Press the (BLUETOOTH) button on the bottom of the speaker.
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You hear a notification sound* from the speaker and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing
mode).
Sound example (Playback may require the latest browser.)
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Wake the computer up if the computer is in standby (sleep) or hibernation mode.
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Register the speaker to the computer.
For Windows 10
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Click the [Start] button, then [Settings].1.
Click [Devices].
2.
Click the [Bluetooth & other devices] tab, click the [Bluetooth] switch to turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and
then click [Add Bluetooth or other device].
3.
Click [Bluetooth].
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