Dell 2.0 Speaker
AE215
User’s Guide
Regulatory model: AE215
Contents
What’s in the box........................................................................................................................ 4
Features.........................................................................................................................................5
Setting up your speaker............................................................................................................ 6
Powering your speaker on/off ........................................................................................... 6
Connecting your speaker......................................................................................................... 8
Audio-in port ......................................................................................................................... 8
Headphone jack .................................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the volume .............................................................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................11
Specifications.............................................................................................................................14
Statutory information...............................................................................................................15
Warranty.................................................................................................................................15
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What’s in the box
NOTE: The documents that shipped with the speaker may vary based on
your region.
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speaker
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documents
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Features
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volume up
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volume down
power button
line-in cable
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aux-in port
headphone port
USB cable
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Setting up your speaker
Powering your speaker on/off
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To power on the speaker, plug in the USB cable to the USB port on your
computer.
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Press and release the power button. The LED on the power button will
light up to indicate that the device is on. An audio tone can be heard when
the speaker is powered on.
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To power off the speaker, press and release the power button. The LED on
the power button will fade out to indicate that the device is off.
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Connecting your speaker
Use the audio in or headphone jack to connect your audio device (tablet, smart
phone) to your Dell speaker.
Audio-in port
You can play audio using the audio-in cable that came with your audio device.
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Connect the audio-in cable to the aux-in port on the speaker.
Connect the other end of the cable to the aux-in port on your audio device.
Play music and adjust the volume as desired.
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Headphone jack
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Connect the headphone to the headphone jack on the speaker.
Play music and adjust the volume as desired.
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Adjusting the volume
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Press the + button to adjust the volume up. A soft dual tone can be heard
when the speaker is at the maximum volume.
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Press the - button to adjust the volume down. A soft single tone can be heard
when the speaker is at the minimum volume.
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Troubleshooting
Problems
Speaker is not
functioning properly
Possible causes
The power button
LED is off
Possible solutions
If the power button LED is
off, check if the USB cable is
connected to a USB port.
Connect the speaker to a
USB port using the USB
cable.
Press the power button, you
will hear an alert tone and
the LED on the power
button turns white to
indicate that the speaker is
on.
Check if the connected
audio device is playing audio
and volume is not muted.
The power button
LED is on but the
speaker is not
working in aux-in
mode
Make sure the audio cable is
connected to the audio-in
port and the other end is
connected to an audio
source.
Reseat the audio cable and
try again.
Make sure that the volume
level is turned to a higher
volume level.
The power button
LED is on but the
speaker is not
working using the
line-in cable
Make sure that the line-in
cable of your speaker is
connected to an audio
device.
Reseat the line-in cable and
try again.
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The speaker is
Make sure that the volume
level is turned to a higher
volume level.
Check that the computer or
mobile device is not in sleep
mode.
Restart the computer or
mobile device and play
music again.
connected to the
computer or mobile
device but no sound
is coming out
Sound from the
speaker is distorted
Distorted sound in
aux-in or line-in
mode
Remove any obstructions
between the speaker and the
user.
Make sure the audio cable is
connected firmly to the
speaker and your computer.
Set the volume control on
the audio device to a lower
level.
Decrease the volume level
on the speaker.
Clean and reseat all the
cables.
Test the speaker using
another audio source, for
example a portable music
player.
Make sure no loose objects
are touching the speaker.
Low sound output
Volume is too low
Remove any obstructions
between the speaker and the
user.
Increase the volume level of
the speaker and the audio
source.
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Test the speaker using
another audio source. For
example, use another a
portable music player.
Static noise from the
speaker
Buzzing noise
Remove any obstructions
between the speaker and the
user.
Make sure there are no loose
objects hanging or touching
the speaker.
Decrease the volume level
of the speaker.
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Specifications
General
Model number
AE215
USB
Connection type
Microsoft Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Supported operating
systems
Windows 10
Electrical
Operating voltage
Operating current
5.0 V
1.0 A
USB 3.0: 2.5W x 2 continuous RMS power @10%
THD
Output Power
USB 2.0: 1.25 W x 2 continuous RMS power @10%
THD
Physical Characteristics
Enclosure:
Diameter
120 mm (4.72 in)
1800 mm (70.87 in)
1800 mm (70.87 in)
340 g (0.75 lb)
Line in cable length
USB cable length
Weight
Environmental
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
-40°C to 65°C
90% maximum relative humidity
non condensing
90% maximum relative humidity
non condensing
Storage humidity
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Statutory information
Warranty
Limited warranty and return policies
Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased
together with a Dell system, it will follow the system warranty.
For U.S. customers:
This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user
agreement, which you can find at Dell.com/terms. This document contains a
binding arbitration clause.
For European, Middle Eastern and African customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national
consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have
entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s end user
contract terms.
Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty—full details of the Dell end
user contract and warranty terms can be found by going to Dell.com, selecting
your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then clicking the
“terms and conditions” link for the end user terms or the “support” link for the
warranty terms.
For non-U.S. customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national
consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have
entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s warranty
terms. Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty
—full details of Dell’s warranty terms can be found by going to Dell.com, selecting
your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then clicking the
“terms and conditions” link or the “support” link for the warranty terms.
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