

In the 'System Preferences,' open the 'Sound' control panel.IMPORTANT: Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is 'Bose USB Audio.' If not Select 'Bose USB Audio' and click 'Set Default'.Click 'Sound' in the 'Hardware and Sound' control panel.Open the control panel and click 'Hardware and Sound'.Click on the message to display the installation status.Wait for the device driver installation message to appear on your computer screen

Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to check the settings. But there is a note at the systems preferences: no output control is available for this device.

In the Windows XP Control Panel, open 'Sounds and Audio Devices Properties'.Wait two minutes before proceeding to the next step. Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled on computer. After plugging in the USB cable, wait for a series of 'Found New Hardware' messages to appear on your computer screen (this takes about 30 seconds).Upgrade your sound and your experience with Bose Companion 2 Series III speakers High quality audio performance, with clear sound at any volume Play an additional device just connect to the auxiliary input Volume control/headphone jack on front of right speaker Operating compatibility: Mac, Windows XP. The way in which you connect your speakers to a computer depends on the type of computer you are using, and on your operating system.
