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
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then turns off after about 1 minute.
When using the Android smartphone with Android 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.
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 with iOS 10.0 or later installed
While the speaker is connected with the iPhone via an HFP (Hands-free Profile) BLUETOOTH connection, the
remaining battery power of the speaker is displayed on the widget screen of the iPhone. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the iPhone.
Note that the remaining battery power displayed on the iPhone may vary from the actual remaining battery power of
the speaker. Consider this information as a reference.
Checking the built-in battery level of the rechargeable built-in battery
When the BATT (battery) button is pressed while the speaker is turned on, the voice guidance listed below is output from
the speaker in accordance with the remaining built-in battery power.
81% - 100%: “Battery fully charged”
81% - 90% (Battery Care mode): “Battery Care Mode, Fully Charged, Battery About 90%”
61% - 80%: “Battery about 80%”
41% - 60%: “Battery about 60%”
21% - 40%: “Battery about 40%”
1% - 20%: “Low Battery, Please Recharge Speaker”
Hint
By using “Sony | Music Center,” you can activate/deactivate the voice guidance associated with the remaining battery power that
you hear when you turn on the speaker.
Built-in battery life (while the speaker is not in Battery Care mode and a BLUETOOTH connection is
established)
Approx. 24 hours
Volume level: 34
STAMINA: on
Approx. 14 hours (default)
Volume level: 34
Use of a USB AC adaptor with an output current of less than 500 mA is not guaranteed for battery charging.
After you disconnect the USB cable from the speaker upon completion of battery charging, be sure to close the cap
securely.
The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the waterproof and dustproof performance.
While the speaker is in Battery Care mode, the CHARGE indicator lights up in white.
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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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While the speaker is in Battery Care mode, the CHARGE indicator lights up in white.
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