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SOUNDLINK MINI II
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or
near the product.
• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
• Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
• If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek medical
advice.
• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
• This product contains no user serviceable parts. Contact Bose customer service for all servicing concerns.
• Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA,
VDE, CCC).
• The battery provided with this product may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled.
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R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N
This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable
medical device.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between radiator and your body.
CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B)
T his symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an
appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human
health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local
municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.
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R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Removal of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified
professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see products.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html for
further information.
For Europe:
Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz:
Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.
Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per
applicable regulations.
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R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N
Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “9” is 2009 or 2019.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Level 6, Tower D, No. 2337 Gudai Rd. Minhang District,
Shanghai 201100
EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000
México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545
UK Importer: Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom
Input Power Rating: 5VDC, 1.6A
CMIIT ID: 2015DJ1588
Legal Information
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Bose Corporation is under license.
Bose and SoundLink are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639
© 2021 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without
prior written permission.
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CONTENTS
Placement Guidelines
Avoid wireless interference............................................................................................. 9
Speaker Controls
Power on/off......................................................................................................................... 10
Auto-off timer...................................................................................................................... 10
Disabling auto-off....................................................................................................... 10
Speaker functions............................................................................................................... 11
Media playback and volume functions............................................................... 11
Call functions................................................................................................................ 12
Battery
Charge the speaker............................................................................................................ 13
Charging time.............................................................................................................. 13
Hear the battery level............................................................................................... 14
Battery protection mode................................................................................................. 14
Replace the battery........................................................................................................... 14
Status Indicators
Bluetooth® indicator........................................................................................................... 15
Battery indicator................................................................................................................. 15
AUX indicator....................................................................................................................... 16
Voice Prompts
Pre-installed languages.................................................................................................... 17
Select the language........................................................................................................... 17
Change the language........................................................................................................ 17
Disable voice prompts ..................................................................................................... 17
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CONTENTS
Bluetooth Connection
Pair your mobile device.................................................................................................... 18
Disconnect a mobile device............................................................................................ 18
Reconnect a mobile device............................................................................................. 18
Wired Connection
Connect the 3.5 mm audio cable.................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting
Common solutions............................................................................................................. 23
Reset the speaker............................................................................................................... 25
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W H AT ’ S I N T H E B O X
Contents
Confirm that the following parts are included:
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/SLMii
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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 sound quality.
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SPEAKER CONTROLS
Power on/off
Press the Power button .
The Bluetooth indicator glows according to Bluetooth connection status
(see page 15).
Bluetooth indicator
Power button
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.
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SPEAKER CONTROLS
Speaker functions
Media playback and volume functions
Multi-function button
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 .
Volume Up Press +.
Note: To quickly increase the volume, press and
hold . +
Volume Down Press – .
Note: To quickly decrease the volume, press and
hold . –
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SPEAKER CONTROLS
Call functions
Multi-function button
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 speakerphone and switch to Press and hold .
a mobile device (in-call)
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.
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B AT T E R Y
1. Connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB-C port on the speaker.
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 s peaker 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.
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B AT T E R Y
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S TAT U S I N D I C AT O R S
The Bluetooth, battery and AUX indicators are located on the top of the speaker.
Bluetooth indicator
Shows the connection status of a mobile device.
Battery indicator
Shows the battery charge level.
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S TAT U S I N D I C AT O R S
AUX indicator
Shows the connection status of a device connected with an AUX cable.
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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 • Mandarin • Dutch
• Spanish • Japanese • Russian
• French • Italian • Polish
• German • Portuguese
2. When you hear your language, press and hold the Multi-function button .
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B LU E T O OT H C O N N E C T I O N
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 with your speaker.
The Bluetooth indicator glows solid white, and you hear “Connected to
<device name>.”
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M U LT I P L E B L U E T O O T H C O N N E C T I O N S
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.
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M U LT I P L E B L U E T O O T H C O N N E C T I O N S
2. Press again within three seconds to connect to the next device in the speaker
pairing list.
2. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device.
All devices are cleared and the speaker is ready to connect.
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WIRED CONNECTION
1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your device to the AUX connector on
the speaker.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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.
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T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G
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 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.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contact
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 • On your mobile device:
to 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).
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T roubleshooting
Symptom Solution
No sound from your • Power on the speaker.
mobile device • 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 • Use a different music source.
your mobile device • 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 • Press to hear the connected mobile device(s) and ensure you are
wrong mobile device using the correct device.
(when two devices are • Pause or quit the music source on your mobile device playing
connected) music.
• Disconnect the second device.
No audio from the AUX • Power on the AUX device and play music.
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.
Poor sound quality from • Secure the 3.5 mm cable to the speaker’s AUX connector and
an AUX device the AUX device.
• Increase the volume on the speaker and AUX device.
• Use a different AUX cable.
• Connect a different AUX device.
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T roubleshooting
2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds until all indicators blink.
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