You can control iPod/iPhone volume using the buttons on the side of your SoundDock® Portable system, and you can use the SoundDock® Portable system remote to control the system volume and turn your iPod or iPhone on or off. You can also use the remote to control basic iPod/iPhone functions, such as: 

• Play/pause: pause and resume play
• Track seek: skip to the beginning of a previous track and scan backward, advance to the next track, skip tracks, and scan forward within a track
• Playlist select: select your next or previous playlist

This small light informs you of the state of the system. The light is:

• Off: when the battery is fully charged and the system is on or off, playing or inactive
• Green: when you touch a button on the remote or on the SoundDock® Portable system. The light blinks several times when the volume reaches maximum or minimum levels
• Yellow: when the system battery is charging. If the light remains yellow after 10 hours of recharging, the battery needs to be replaced
• Red (blinking): when the system battery needs charging. This requires plugging in the system

The light also indicates the level of battery power when you press and hold the Off button on the remote:

• Red: 20% or less full power
• Yellow: from 20% to 70% full power
• Green: above 70% full power

To remove the old battery, follow these steps: 

1. Press in the slotted knob on the battery and turn counterclockwise, using a coin or your thumbnail. When the slot reaches a horizontal position, the battery lock releases and the knob pops out
2. Using both hands, firmly pull back on the battery. Carefully remove it from the multi-pin connector on the lower left rear of the system

To install a new battery, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the slot in the knob on the battery is in a horizontal position
2. Fit the battery plug into the multi-pin connector at the lower left rear of the system
3. With the battery in place, press in and turn the slotted knob clockwise until the slot is vertical. This locks the battery in place

When the remote stops operating or its range seems reduced, it is time to change the remote battery. Follow these steps:

1. Using a coin, turn the battery cover slightly counterclockwise. When the cover comes off, turn over the remote and tap it lightly on your hand
2. Remove the used battery and place the new battery in the compartment. Be sure the new battery is broad side up, with the + symbol in view
3. Reseat the cover with the slot at a slight angle and turn it clockwise until the slot is vertical

Whenever you move your SoundDock® Portable system:

1. Make sure your iPod or iPhone is removed and the dock on the front is closed
2. Place one hand in the grip on the rear of the system and lift
3. Use the other hand to support the bottom until you place the system in a new location

For protection during transit, you can purchase an optional SoundDock® Portable system bag, click here to learn more.

Wipe the system using a soft, dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the grille or the dock to remove any grit or debris.

• Do not use solvents, chemicals or sprays
• Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Damage from liquids voids the warranty

If you ever experience problems (intermittent or no audio, strange iPod/iPhone behaviour) please follow these simple guidelines – they will solve many of the troubleshooting questions you may have: 

• Switch off and unplug your SoundDock® Portable system from mains power for at least 1 minute
• Reset your iPod or iPhone (consult your iPod/iPhone manual or click here)
• If problems still persist after following both steps above please contact the retailer that you purchased from or call the Troubleshooting/Repairs Line on 0800 781 1274

Lithium-ion batteries do not have the same kind of memory issues commonly associated with older NiCd rechargeable batteries, so it is not necessary to fully drain a SoundDock® Portable system battery before recharging it. However, to maximize the accuracy of the LED charge indicator, we recommend that you fully discharge and then fully charge the battery at least once a month.

The battery has been designed such that it can be plugged into AC power at all times, so there is no need to unplug the system once the battery is fully charged.

In general, to maximize battery life, batteries should be kept out of extreme hot or cold temperature conditions and out of direct sunlight. As a safety feature, the SoundDock® Portable system battery may turn itself off in the most extreme temperature conditions. It will be necessary to plug the system in to make the battery turn back on.

On January 1, 2008 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) instituted a new safety rule regarding air travel with lithium batteries. This has prompted a number of inquires concerning the rule’s impact to SoundDock® Portable systems. The below information will both educate you on the rule, as well as explain its impact to owners of SoundDock® Portable systems.

There are two options for travelling with the SoundDock® Portable system on a plane; either packing it in checked luggage or bringing it in carry-on baggage. Under the new rule, you can bring batteries with up to eight (8) grams of equivalent lithium-ion content on board an airplane in carry-on luggage. The SoundDock® Portable system uses a lithium-ion battery that contains 2.66 grams of equivalent lithium-ion material, well below the TSA limit. With the battery attached and the system turned off, the SoundDock® Portable system may also be packed within checked baggage.

Instructions for packing SoundDock® Portable in checked luggage:

1. Install the battery in the SoundDock® Portable system
2. Pack the system carefully in checked luggage

Instructions for bringing SoundDock® Portable in carry-on baggage:

1. Install the battery in the SoundDock® Portable system
2. Pack the system carefully in either the SoundDock® Portable Bag or in a personal carry-on bag

The new rule also calls out that spare batteries (batteries not installed in the device) cannot be packed within checked luggage. They must be packed in carry-on baggage. For customers who own a spare SoundDock® Portable battery, it may be packed in carry-on baggage as long as actions are taken to ensure that the battery will not short-circuit (also a new requirement under new regulations). This can be accomplished by doing one of the following:

1. Place tape across the battery's contacts to isolate terminals.
2. Place the battery in its original packaging or closeable plastic bag
   
   Please note: You should ensure that a loose battery does not come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys, or jewelry.

Listed below you will find a chart that summarizes the new rule as it pertains to owners of SoundDock® Portable systems. At this time, these rules apply only to U.S. airport security checkpoints and flights originating and terminating in the US. For further information on the new rule you can go to:http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html