Connecting to a Computer

• 1). Turn off your computer. Determine where you want to place your Altec speakers --- one on each side of your computer, on a shelf or other location.
  
  
• 2). Place the speakers as far apart as possible, if the speakers are a pair. This arrangement yields the best stereo sound, according to Altec.
  
  Note that the two speakers share one cable. Note also a single cable exiting one of the speakers. If the single cable is not present, plug one end of a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo cable into the jack on the back of one of the speakers. The jack may be labeled "Aux."
  
  
• 3). Plug the speaker cable running from the single Altec speaker into the "Headphone" jack on the front, side or back of your computer.
  
  
• 4). Plug the Altec speakers' power cable with the round connector into the "Power" jack on the back of one of the speakers. Plug the other end of this cable into an electrical outlet.
  
  If the Altec speakers use batteries, turn over the speakers and find the battery compartment in one of them. Remove the battery door and install AA batteries; the number of batteries will vary depending on the model. Reinstall the battery door.
  
  
• 5). Press the "Power" button on the front, side or back of one of the speakers. Turn on your computer---you will hear your computer beep through the Altec speakers. Adjust the "Volume" control on your computer and on the speakers to your liking.
  
  If you don't hear any sound, check the speaker's connection cable, volume control then check your computer's volume control and the cable plugged into the "Headphone" jack.
  
  

Connecting to a Music Player or Other Device

• 1). Turn off your music player, stereo receiver, CD player or other device, if it is on. Determine where you want to place your Altec speakers---next to your music player/other device, on a bookshelf, table or other location.
  
  
• 2). Place the speakers as far apart as possible, if the speakers are a pair. This arrangement yields the best stereo sound, according to Altec. You will see the two speakers share one cable.
  
  You will also see a single cable exiting from one of the speakers. If the single cable is not present, plug one end of a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo cable into the jack on the back of one of the speakers---the jack may contain the wording "Aux" above it.
  
  
• 3). Plug the speaker cable running from the single Altec speaker into the "Headphone" jack on the side or bottom of your music player. If connecting to another device, plug the speaker cable into the "Line Out" jack on the front, side or back of the device.
  
  
• 4). Plug your Altec speakers' power cable into the "Power" jack on the back of one of the speakers. Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet.
  
  If your Altec speakers use batteries, turn over the speakers and locate the battery compartment on one of the speakers. Remove the battery door and install "AA" batteries, number of batteries will vary depending on model, according to the diagram on the battery tray or battery door then reinstall the battery door.
  
  
• 5). Press the "Power" button on the front, side or back of one of the speakers. Turn on your music player or other device. If using a stereo receiver, press or select "Line Out" to activate the jack the Altec speakers are plugged into.
  
  
• 6). Adjust the "Volume" control on your music player/other device and on the speakers to your liking. You should hear audio coming from the speakers.
  
  If you hear no sound, check the speaker's connection cable and volume control. Then check your music player/other device's volume control, "Line Out" selection and the cable plugged into the "Line Out" jack.