Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing IMW455 Portable Wireless 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. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your speaker.
Charger Your Speaker 1. Connect one end of the included AC power adapter cable to the iMW455 DC input jack. Then plug the other end of the AC adapter into a suitable power outlet to recharge your speaker’s internal rechargeable battery. NOTE: The internal battery of your speaker takes approximately four hours to charge when completely drained.
Powering Your Speakers ON & OFF 1. Press and hold the “POWER” button for 2 seconds to turn on the unit. The Bluetooth LED light will start blinking slowly. Now you can ready to pair your audio source with your IMW455 speaker. 2.
Setting Up Your IMW455 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 “POWER”...
Playing Audio from Your Bluetooth Device 1. Once your media device is connected to the unit, simply start playing the music, movie or game and all the audio will automatically be played through iMW455. 2. Press “POWER” to play/pause the audio. 3.
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To avoid a lost connection: 1. Move the music device back into range (within 30 feet), and/or make sure there’s a clear line of sight between the unit and the Bluetooth device. 2. If the connection is lost, the connection will need to be reestablished. Follow the directions under “Reconnecting Your Device”.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions 1. I am having Bluetooth pairing or connection problems, what do I do? A.) Make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on and is on the discoverable mode.(blinking blue light denotes that the speaker is ready to accept connections) B.) Make sure your speaker is not already connected with another device (easiest way to determine this is if you see a steady blue light in the center of the speaker).
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other device is available for connection. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone/player. Click on “Scan” for Bluetooth devices from your phone/player to discover iMW455.Now click on iMW455 to connect. H.) Please note this speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices and will establish automatic connection to these devices.
Warning When using your speaker please follow these important safety precautions: DO NOT use this product near or in water. DO NOT use this product outdoors when it’s raining. DO NOT clean with a wet cloth. DO NOT USE the product near a heat source or expose to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
Altec Lansing One Year Warranty Card This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.
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OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CONSUMER’S RECOVERY AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on warranties, so limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
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This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. 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. Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notes on Disposal Dispose of the appliance, packing material and accessories only at specified collection points. Follow the regional and national disposal requirements with regard to the separation of material, waste collection and recyclable material depots.