Alba WO274 - Bluetooth Speaker Manual

Using your Bluetooth Speaker

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Accessories

A Micro USB charging cable is included with your Bluetooth Speaker.

Overview

1. Power on/off
2. Play/Pause
3. Volume -
4. Volume +
5. Micro USB socket
6. Aux in socket

Power connection

1. Pull out the small rubber cover from the side of the Bluetooth Speaker to reveal the Micro USB and Aux in sockets.
2. Connect the Micro USB end of the charging cable to the USB socket. Plug the standard end of the USB charging cable into a computer or other USB charging device.
3. The small red charging LED on the bottom left of the front of the Bluetooth Speaker will light up to indicate that the battery is charging. The red LED will go out when the battery is fully charged.

Note: It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge your Bluetooth Speaker, before first use. When fully charged, unplug the Micro USB charging cable.

Connect to a Bluetooth device

Press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds. A tone will sound and a Blue LED will flash in the bottom left of the front of the Bluetooth speaker.

On the device that you would like to connect to your Bluetooth Speaker via Bluetooth (e.g. iPhone/iPad/Android/other phone/Tablet/Computer), turn on Bluetooth connectivity and ensure that it is 'discoverable'.

Note: If necessary, refer to the instructions for your device to add or set up Bluetooth.

Select to 'Add new device', if necessary.

Note: Some products will automatically search for a new device and so that 'Add new device' option is not available.

When found, your Bluetooth Speaker will be displayed as 'ALBA SPEAKER'. Select the device name to begin pairing.

Note: If your device requests a password, please enter '0000' to complete the device pairing.

When pairing is complete, a tone will sound and the Blue LED will change to flash more slowly.

Now that you have paired your device with the Bluetooth Speaker, it will connect to it when it is within range, which is about 10 metres or less (33 feet or less), line of sight.

Your device will remain paired with the Bluetooth Speaker unless you decide to disconnect or 'unpair' it.

Adjusting the volume

Press and hold to increase the volume. A tone will sound when the volume is at its maximum level.
Press and hold to decrease the volume.

Listening to Music/Audio using Bluetooth

Select and start the music or audio that you wish to listen to on your paired bluetooth device., it will now be heard through the Bluetooth Speaker. Adjust the volume on the connected device and/or your Bluetooth Speaker.

You can use the controls on your paired device as well as those on your Bluetooth Speaker.

Press and release to Play/Pause
Press and release to Skip forward
Press and release to Skip backward

Using as a Mobile handsfree speakerphone

If you have paired your mobile phone with your Bluetooth Speaker, you can use it as a handsfree speaker.

Make an outgoing call:

1. Dial the number as usual on your mobile phone, you will be able to hear the progress of the call and your caller through your Bluetooth Speaker and your caller will also be able to hear you.
2. Press the Play/Pause button on the Bluetooth Speaker to end the call.

Receive an incoming call:

1. Press and release the Play/Pause button on your Bluetooth Speaker or answer the call as usual on your mobile phone. You will be able to hear your caller through your Bluetooth Speaker and your caller will also be able to hear you.
2. Press and release the Play/Pause button on the Bluetooth Speaker to end the call or end the call as usual on your mobile phone.

Aux in mode

1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied), to the headphone or auxiliary out socket of your secondary device, connect the other end to the Aux in socket on the side of your Bluetooth Speaker.
   Note: Bluetooth is disconnected automatically when you plug in an Aux in cable.
2. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Bluetooth Speaker.
3. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume level on both the secondary device and on the Bluetooth Speaker.

Other information

Helpful technical information

Technical specification

This product is intended for use within the UK. This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.

Troubleshooting

Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device?

Ensure that you are within range of the Bluetooth
Speaker for Bluetooth functionality, 10 metres or less (33 feet or less).
Move the Bluetooth Speaker and Bluetooth device away from other Bluetooth devices/electrical equipment.
If possible, turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth functionality.

No sound

Adjust the volume on the Bluetooth Speaker and on the connected device.
Your Bluetooth Speaker may need to be recharged.

Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Bluetooth Speaker is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 600 3021*.
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Lines open 8am-7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.

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