LG TONE Free HBS-FN-7 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Manual

NOTE: For the best performance and to prevent any damage to, or misuse of the headset, please read all of the information carefully prior to using the headset.

Any modifications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.

The LG TONE Free (HBS-FN7) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth technology.

This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting either the A2DP or Hands-Free Bluetooth Profile.

Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions are provided to prevent any unexpected accident or damage. Please familiarize yourself with the safety precautions.

The safety precautions are classified into "WARNING" and "CAUTION".

Failing to comply with the instructions may result in serious injury or death.

Failing to comply with the instructions may result in minor injury or product damage.

NOTE

HD Speaker

If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in high definition.

Product Components

LG TONE Free™ Earbuds (medium ear gels installed)
UV Charging Case

Extra Ear Gels (small & large)

USB Type C™ Charging Cable

User Manual

Warranty Card

WEEE Card

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.

Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty. Use the USB Type C™ cable provided with the product.

Overview

Charging Case

Earbuds

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Pairing and Connecting

Fast Pair

1. Open the cover of the charging case with the earbuds mounted on the case. Press the pairing button for 3 to 5 seconds until the blue battery status lamp blinks.
   
2. If the pop-up does not appear, select [LG HBS-FN7] from the Bluetooth menu on the mobile phone and connect it (for users of iOS or Android 5.0 or lower versions).
   

NOTE: To connect with another device, perform the above procedure again.

In the list of Bluetooth connected devices, LG HBS-FN7_LE is not the correct model name for connection. Check the model name in use and connect with the model name without "LE".

Automatic Reconnection

The earbuds are connected automatically when you open the cover of the charging case. If you close the cover of the charging case with both earbuds mounted in the charging case, the earbuds are disconnected.

Wearing Earbuds

1. Separate the earbuds from the charging case and adjust them so that they fit comfortably in your ears.
   
   NOTE: You can easily separate the earbuds from the charging case by turning the part with dotted line in the image below to left or right and lifting the earbuds.
2. When you wear the earbuds, you will hear a wearing detection alarm.
   

Playing Music

Function	Description
Play / Pause	: Touch the left or right earbud once.
Adjusting the Volume	: Touch the left (Decrease volume) or right (Increase volume) earbud twice.
Play Next	: Touch the left or right earbud three times.

NOTE: You can change the operation method of the function in the touchpad settings of the LG TONE Free app.

Mobile Calling Functions

Function	Status	Description
Answering Calls	Ringing	Touch the left or right earbud once.
Ending Calls	Talking	Touch the left or right earbud twice.
Making Calls	Idle	If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically connected to the headset.
Receiving Calls while on the Phone	Talking	If you touch the left or right earbud once, the current call will go on hold, and you will be able to answer an incoming call. If the previous call is on hold, you can finish the current call on the mobile phone. (It works differently depending on the mobile phone settings.)
Rejecting Calls	Ringing	Touch and hold the left or right earbud.

Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS)

The Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) function allows you to listen to the ambient sound so that you can recognize the surrounding situation and any potential risks.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) function blocks any ambient sound. So, you can use the function to listen to the music or watch a video without interference.

Touch and hold the left or right earbud to switch between the ANC mode and the LAS mode.

You can set the LAS and ANC functions in the LG TONE Free app.

If you use the LAS or ANC function, the battery consumes faster, reducing the time you can use the product.

You can use the LAS and ANC functions while being idle, listening to music, or being on the phone.

NOTE: ANC is an acronym for Active Noise Cancellation.

When the LAS mode is enabled, you may hear the ambient sound become loud suddenly. When using the ANC function outdoors, pay attention to the surrounding environment for safety.

UVnano

The charging case has a built-in UVnano LED, which allows you to use your earbuds cleanly.

If you charge the earbuds wired after mounting them on the charging case and closing the cover, the UVnano LED operates for 10 minutes.

*UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit, nanometer.

NOTE:

Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise while the UVnano LED is on.

Charging

Wired Charging

When the charging cable is connected, the charging status is displayed in the charging case.

NOTE:

Wireless Charging

Align the bottom center of the charging case with the center of the wireless charger.

NOTE: The wireless charger is not provided. The wireless charging function may not work in some wireless chargers. Wireless charging feature charges at a slower rate due to less power being transmitted to the charging case.

Checking the Battery Status

If earbuds are mounted in the charging case, the earbuds' battery status is displayed.

Otherwise, the charging case's battery status is displayed.

If the earbuds are mounted in the charging case while plugged in, the UVnano process will commence for ten minutes.

Once this process is complete, the charging case's battery status will be displayed.

Battery Status Indicator	Remaining Battery (charger not connected)	Charging State (charger connected)
Red	20% or lower	Charging
Yellow	20% - 80%	-
Green	80% or higher	Fully charged

NOTE: When the charging case lid is closed, charging case battery status is displayed. If the charging case has no remaining charge, there will be no display and it cannot function. We recommend you keep the charging case charged at all times as the earbuds are not able to be turned on and turned off independently.

Battery Status Indicator

Status	Description
Bluetooth Search Mode	The battery status indicator flashes in blue.
Battery below 20%	The battery status indicator turns on and off in red.
Battery 20% - 80%	The battery status indicator turns on and off in yellow.
Battery 80% or more	The battery status indicator turns on and off in green.
When there is a problem while charging	The battery status indicator flashes in red.
Charging (charger connected)	The battery status indicator turns on in red.
Charging complete (charger connected)	The battery status indicator turns on in green.

Out of Range

If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range, the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost. The effective communication range may vary depending on surrounding and other conditions.

If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, touch the left or right earbud once to connect them.

LG TONE Free App

If you install the "LG TONE Free" app, you can use Check Earbud Battery, Voice Alert, Change Equalizer Mode, Check Last Connected Location Information, and Find My Earbuds functions. Check out the app for more details.

To install the "LG TONE Free" app, search LG TONE Free in the Google Play Store or App Store or scan the QR code below.

It supports Android 5.0 or higher and iOS 11 or higher.

Google Play

App Store

Troubleshooting

If you see any of the following symptoms while using the product, make sure to recheck it. It may not be a malfunction.

Symptom	Cause and Solution
The power does not turn on	Check the battery level and charge it.
If unable to make a call with earbuds	If the mobile phone does not support headset and hands-free functions, you cannot use the calling features. Check the battery level and charge it.
If unable to register earbuds to mobile phone	Check whether earbuds are turned on Check if the charging case of earbuds are in search mode.
If you replaced the earbuds or there is a problem with the operation	Put the earbuds in the charging case and, with the case open, press the pairing button for 10 seconds or more. The factory reset proceeds while the battery status indicator on the charging case flashes red. Please reconnect the device after factory reset.

Specifications and Features

Item	Comments
Bluetooth Specifications	V 5.0 (Headset/Hands-Free/A2DP/AVRCP)
Battery	Earbud: 3.7 V / 55 mAh, Lithium-ion Charging case: 3.7 V / 390 mAh, Lithium-ion
Music Play Time Earbuds & With Charging case (ANC ON)	Up to 7 & Up to 21 hours (Up to 5 / Up to 15 hours)*
Charging Time	Earbud: within an hour / Charging case: within 2 hours Fast Charging: 5 min charge for up to 60 min playtime ※When charging wired at room temperature
Rated Input Voltage	Earbud: DC 5 V, 110 mA Charging case: DC 5 V, 500 mA
Operating Temperature	0°C (+32°F) ~ +40°C (+104°F)
Dimensions (mm) / Weight (g)	Earbud: 16.2 mm (W) X 32.7 mm (L) X 26.8 mm (H) / 5.6 g (One earbud) Charging case: 54.5 mm (W) X 54.5 mm (L) X 27.6 mm (H) / 39 g
Frequency range	2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Output power (Max.)	10 dBm

*Duration of use may vary depending on the connected mobile device, features being used, settings, signal strength, operating temperature, frequency band, and other methods of use.
Fast charging feature does not apply when charging case is placed on wireless charging device such as a pad.
Wireless charging feature charges at a slower rate due to less power being transmitted to the charging case.

Declaration of Confirmation

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Hereby, LG Electronics declares that the radio equipment type this headset is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.lg.com/global/declaration

Bluetooth^® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

Android, Google Play, the Google Play logo, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.

Additional Information

1. Radio frequency exposure
   This Bluetooth LG Stereo Headset is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation it communicates with a Bluetooth equipped mobile device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in the frequency range 2402 to 2480 MHz. Your Bluetooth headset is designed to operate in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when used with any compatible LG Electronics mobile phone.
2. Bluetooth Connection Precautions
   The following environments affect the range and reception of Bluetooth signals:
   • When walls, metal, human bodies, or other obstacles exist between the Bluetooth device and the connected device
   • When using a Bluetooth device (TV, laptop, etc.) other than the mobile phone, the sound quality may be affected by the specifications and performance of the device
3. Potentially explosive atmosphere
   Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
4. Battery information
   A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long period of time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +50° or below -10°. For maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. If the battery is used in low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between 0° and +45°.
   Removal of waste batteries and accumulators (Product with embedded battery ONLY)
5. Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth Headset
   The battery in your Bluetooth Headset must be disposed of properly and should never be placed in municipal waste.

Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

Important Safety Information

Avoiding hearing damage

Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your Headset at a high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.

If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing:

Please refer to your handset user guide for more information on how to adjust listening levels on your handset.

Using headsets safely

Use of Headset to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using this device if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.

Open Source Software Notice Information

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.

In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to [email protected].

This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

RISK GROUP 2
	UV EMITTED FROM THIS PRODUCT. EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION MAY RESULT FROM EXPOSURE. USE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING.
	WHEN OPENING THE CHARGING CASE OR WIRELESS CHARGING, THE UV FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK.

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