| Charging the system

Charging the system

The system contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the system for the first time. You can use the speaker while charging the battery.

System requirements for battery charge using USB

Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the following operating systems and USB port:

Operating Systems

(when using Windows)

Windows® 7

Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate

Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later)

Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate

Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or later)

Home Edition / Professional / Media Center Edition 2004 / Media Center Edition 2005

(when using Macintosh)

Mac OS X (version 10.3 or later)

Charging the system

Open the jack cover of the system.

Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to the system, and then connect the other end to a computer.

Make sure that you connect the plug of the micro-USB cable in the direction as shown in the illustration below.

Charging starts when the system and the computer are connected.

Make sure that the BATT/CHG indicator (orange) lights up. Charging is completed in about 3 hours* and the BATT/CHG indicator (orange) goes off automatically.

* Time required to charge the empty battery to its full capacity

Notes

If the system is not used for a long time, the BATT/CHG indicator (orange) may not light up when you connect the micro-USB cable to charge the system. In this case, do not disconnect the micro-USB cable from the system and wait until the BATT/CHG indicator (orange) lights up.

By connecting the system to a computer via USB, you can charge the system, but cannot play music.

Tips

To charge the system from an AC outlet, use a USB Charging AC Power Adaptor (sold separately). For details, refer to the manuals supplied with the USB Charging AC Power Adaptor.

Caution

If the system detects a problem while charging, the BATT/CHG indicator (orange) may turn off, although charging is not complete.

Check for the following causes:

Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F – 95 °F).

There is a problem with the battery.

In this case, charge again within the above-mentioned temperature range. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes

Charging time varies depending on conditions of use of the battery.

Charge the system in the ambient temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F).

Charging the system using the computer you assembled or converted is not guaranteed to work.

If you connect the system to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop computer battery will discharge faster than normal.

The system will get warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

Even if you do not intend to use the system for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance.

If the system is not used for a long time, it may take longer to charge the battery.

If the life of the built-in rechargeable battery drops to half the normal length, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery.

Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave the system in a car parked in the sun.

Use the supplied micro-USB cable only, and connect directly to a computer. Charging will not be completed properly by an indirect connection, such as via a USB hub.

Battery life (when using the BLUETOOTH connection)

About 5 hours

Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or conditions of use.

When the battery is almost empty

The BATT/CHG indicator (orange) flashes. When the battery becomes empty, the system turns off automatically.

Auto power off function

If the system is left in any of the following conditions for more than 20 minutes, it turns off automatically.

No BLUETOOTH connection has been established between the system and the smartphone or mobile phone.

No music (audio) is played, when the system is connected to a BLUETOOTH device without a communication function, such as a “Walkman.”

No music (audio) is played on an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN jack.