Bose WAVE-MUSIC-SYSTEM-III user manual

To reset your Bose Wave Music System III, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
2. Wait for about one minute.
3. Plug the power cord back into the wall socket.
4. Press the Power button to turn on your system.
Your Bose Wave Music System III should now be reset. You might need to reconfigure some settings or preferences.

To update your Bose Wave Music System III, you need to follow these steps:
1. Connect your music system to your computer using a USB cable (preferably the one provided with the system).
. Go to the Bose website (https://www.bose.com/) and navigate to the Support section.
3. In the Support section, search for your specific product model, which is the Wave Music System III.
4. Once you find your product, locate the "Downloads" or "Software Updates" section.
5. Check if there are any available updates for your music system.
6. If updates are available, download the firmware update file onto your computer.
7. Locate the downloaded file and double-click on it to start the update process.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
9. During the update process, make sure your music system remains connected to the computer and avoid disconnecting the USB cable until the update is finished.
10. Once the update is complete, disconnect your music system from the computer and restart it.
Note: It is essential to have a stable internet connection and ensure that your computer meets any system requirements specified by Bose before updating your Wave Music System III.

The Bose Wave Music System III was released in 2012.

Bose is a company that regularly updates and introduces new products in its lineup. The discontinuation of the Bose Wave Music System III could be attributed to multiple factors, including:
1. Technological Advancements: As technology evolves, newer and more advanced audio systems are introduced to the market. Bose may have decided to discontinue the Wave Music System III to make way for newer models that offer improved features and capabilities.
2. Market Demand: The decision to discontinue a product can also be influenced by market demand. If a particular product is not generating sufficient sales or if consumer preferences shift towards other audio systems, Bose may choose to discontinue it to focus on more popular products.
3. Product Lifecycle: Every product has a lifecycle, including stages of introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. Bose might have considered the Wave Music System III to have reached its maturity stage and decided to discontinue it to focus on newer products that have greater growth potential.
4. Production Costs: If the production costs of a particular product increase due to various factors such as component availability or manufacturing complexities, it might become economically unsustainable for Bose to continue producing it.
It's important to note that while the Bose Wave Music System III may be discontinued, Bose continues to offer a wide range of other audio products, including newer models that provide similar or enhanced functionality.