LG HBS-F110 User manual

User Manual
Bluetooth®Wireless Stereo Headset
LG TONE FREE™
Please read the Important Safety Information for the proper use of this product.
After reading, store this User Manual in an easily accessible place for all users.
NOTE: Please read all information carefully prior to using the HBS-F110 in order to enjoy the best
performance and prevent damage to the product.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Call [phone] for more information.
Wash hands after handling.
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HBS-F110 (SDT-F110)

Contents
Product Components............................................................................................................1
Safety Cautions .......................................................................................................................2
Precautions When Using the Product.........................................................................3
HD Speaker.................................................................................................................................4
Product Description...............................................................................................................4
Using Earbuds...........................................................................................................................6
HBS-F110 Pairing and Connecting...............................................................................6
Earbud Indicator Lamp.........................................................................................................9
Mobile Calling Functions..................................................................................................10
Playing Music .........................................................................................................................11
Battery Charging and Alerts..........................................................................................12
Out of Communication Range ......................................................................................14
Using LG Tone & Talk™......................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................15
Specications and Features ...........................................................................................16
Declaration of Conrmation ..........................................................................................17
Additional Information......................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................20
Important Safety Information.......................................................................................21
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The LG TONE FREE (HBS-F110) 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 prole.
Product Components
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LG TONE FREE
HBS-F110 (Neckband)
LG TONE FREE
HBS-F110 (Earbuds)
Extra ear gels
(small)*
Micro USB Charging
Cable
LG TONE FREE
TM
User Manual Warranty Card SDT-F110 (Cradle)
(optional part)
The actual product design may differ from the images shown in this manual.
The cradle is an optional part and is not included with this product.
*HBS-F110 is equipped with medium-sized ear gels.
Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component
may damage the product and thus void the warranty.
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Safety Cautions
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CAUTION
Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
Do not place the product near excessive heat or ammable material.
Do not arbitrarily replace the battery, as it may explode.
The product may be damaged if an incompatible recharger is used.
Make sure that an infant or a child does not swallow a magnet or a small component of the product.
Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger’s connectors (charging port and power plug).
Failure to do so may result in re or electric shock.
If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before using this device.
For your safety, do not remove the battery installed in the product.
The lithium-ion polymer battery and the lithium-ion battery are hazardous components that can
cause injury.
Battery replacement by an unqualied professional can cause damage to your device.
Do not let charging terminals touch metal objects. Doing so may result in malfunction.
In order to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, disconnect the device when fully charged.
Always use an easily accessible power-outlet for charging your device.
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WARNING
Do not apply excessive force to, make holes in, or drop the product from a high place.
Keep the product away from water, alcohol, benzene, etc.
Do not store the product in a wet or a dusty place.
Do not place any heavy objects on the product.
This product is not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.

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Precautions When Using the Product
To use the product for a long time, please refer to the following:
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Plug the earbuds into the neckband or cradle for storage so that they
will not be lost.
Clean the product if it is exposed to excessive sweat.
Always keep the earbuds clean.
For your safety, do not wear neckband products while they are being
charged.
The cradle / neckband battery can be discharged if the earbuds are
plugged into the cradle / neckband for a long period of time.
Press the MFB on the earbuds to turn on the earbuds for use if the
cradle / neckband battery is discharged.

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HD Speaker
If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports “HD Voice Calling,”
you can make voice calls in high denition.
Product Description
Neckband
The power switch of the neckband turns the power of the earbuds on or off.
For example, if the earbuds are plugged into the neckband while its power is OFF, the power of
the earbuds is turned off.
The earbuds are charged regardless of whether the neckband power is on or off.
NOTE
Power switch (earbuds)
Charging terminals
Earbud separating
button
Earbud separating button
Charging port
Neckband charging
indicator lamp
PUSH
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Earbuds
The right earbud is the sub earbud that must be connected to the main earbud for use.
NOTE
Cradle
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The complete manual is available for download from the LG Electronics website.
www.lg.com > Support > Manuals & Documents > Browse by Product > Mobile Devices >
LG Bluetooth Devices
NOTE
Charging terminals
Charging port
Cradle charging indicator lamp
MFB (Multi-Function Button)/
Indicator lamp
Microphone
MFB (Multi-Function Button)/
Indicator lamp
Charging terminals
Main earbud (left) Sub earbud (right)
Microphone

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Using Earbuds
1 Press the PUSH Button on the neckband to separate the earbuds, and then wear them.
NOTE: Check the right/left indications on the earbuds, then make sure the MFB is facing
downwards and place the earbuds in your ears.
2 The earbuds are automatically fastened if you plug them into the neckband after use.
HBS-F110 Pairing and Connecting
You can register/connect HBS-F110 using one of the following methods:
If you hear that the battery is insufcient, recharge the battery before proceeding.
If pairing is not completed within three minutes, power automatically turns off.
If the power turned off automatically, plug the earbuds into the neckband or cradle and then remove
them to turn the earbuds on.
Installing LG Tone & Talk™
Installing The LG Tone & Talk app allows you to access
features such as voice alerts and earbud battery checking.
To install LG Tone & Talk, download “LG Tone & Talk” from
the Google Play™ store or the App Store® or use the
QR code to install LG Tone & Talk. Google Play App Store

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Simple connection 1
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1 Turn on the power of the neckband while the earbuds are plugged into the neckband.
2 The left Indicator lamp of the earbuds is lighted, and the status is automatically switched to
Connection mode.
3 Turn Bluetooth on in the Settings menu of the device to be connected.
(Or launch LG Tone & Talk on the device to be connected and select Connect.)
4 Select LG HBSF110 Master in the Bluetooth menu to connect the device.
5 The neckband vibrates when the connection is completed.
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The voice prompt will help you in registration and connection if you proceed with connection after
wearing the earbuds.
1 Turn on the power of the neckband and separate the earbuds from the neckband.
2 The left Indicator lamp of the earbuds is lighted, and the status is automatically switched to
Connection mode.
3 Turn Bluetooth on in the Settings menu of the device to be connected.
(Or launch LG Tone & Talk on the device to be connected and select Connect.)

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4 Select LG HBSF110 Master in the Bluetooth menu to connect the device.
5 Once the device is connected, you will hear a voice prompt on the connection status.
Simple connection 3
If you purchased the cradle with the product, you can register and connect HBS-F110 as follows:
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1 Plug in the earbuds on the cradle, and then separate them.
2 The left Indicator lamp of the earbuds is lighted, and the status is automatically switched to
Connection mode.
3 Turn Bluetooth on in the Settings menu of the device to be connected.
(Or launch LG Tone & Talk on the device to be connected and select Connect.)
4 Select LG HBSF110 Master in the Bluetooth menu to connect it.
5 Once the device is connected, you will hear a voice prompt on the connection status.
Connecting manually (connecting to other devices or reconnecting)
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1 Press and hold the MFB of left main earbud for ve seconds.
2 The left Indicator lamp of the earbuds is lighted, and the status is switched to Connection
mode.
3 Turn Bluetooth on in the Settings menu of the device to be connected.
(Or launch LG Tone & Talk on the device to be connected and select Connect.)

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4 Select LG HBSF110 Master in the Bluetooth menu to connect the device.
5 Once the device is connected, you will hear a voice prompt on the connection status.
Note for Using Earbuds
1 The main (left) and sub (right) earbuds are automatically connected.
2 The connection between the earbuds is automatically cut if the device connected to the main
earbud is disconnected.
3 Refer to “HBS-F110 Pairing and Connecting” if the main earbud is disconnected.
4 If the sub earbud does not operate,
- check the battery charging status, or
- if the battery is sufciently charged, connect the earbuds again by referring to “HBS-F110
Pairing and Connecting.”
5 If the earbuds have been properly plugged into the Neckband/Cradle, the earbuds’ white
Indicator Lamp will ash.
6 Contact an LG Electronics Service Center if you lost an earbud.
Automatic Reconnection
If the earbuds are separated from the neckband or cradle, power is turned on, with the last connected
device automatically connected. (If a connected device is not found, it switches to Search mode.)
If the device is not automatically connected, manually connect using LG HBSF110 Master in the
device to be connected.
Earbud Indicator Lamp
HBS-F110 Status Operation
Power on The white Indicator lamp will ash four times.
Search Mode The white Indicator lamp is lighted.
When plugged into the
Neckband/Cradle The white Indicator Lamp ashes two times.

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Mobile Calling Functions
Only the left earbud operates during a voice call.
The neckband vibrates when there is an incoming call if the earbuds are plugged into the neckband.
(If the neckband is low on battery, it may not vibrate when a call is received.)
Function Status Description
Answering Call Ringing Briey press the MFB.
Ending a call Talking Briey press the MFB.
Rejecting a call Ringing Press and hold the MFB for two seconds, and then release.*
Voice dial Standby mode Press and hold the MFB for two seconds, and then release.*
Switching Calls Talking
If you plug the earbuds into the neckband during a phone
call, the call will switch to your mobile phone. If you remove
the earbuds again, the call will switch to the earbuds.
*A sound alert will be generated if you press and hold the MFB for two seconds.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the volume on HBS-F110. Adjust in-call volume from the device connected
to HBS-F110. The function of answering another incoming call during a call is not supported.

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Playing Music
Function Status Description
Playing Music Standby mode Briey press the MFB.
Pause Music in play
Briey press the MFB.
If you plug the earbuds into the neckband while music
is playing, the music will stop. Press the MFB again
to play music.
Play Next Song Music in play Briey press the MFB twice.
Equalizer Mode Change Music in play Change EQ using LG Tone & Talk.
NOTE: Use the music player app in the connected device to play the previous or next music le or
other play-related functions.
You can adjust the volume from the LG Tone & Talk app connected to HBS-F110.
To prevent hearing loss, a control sound is played twice or at length when controlling the
volume at high volumes.

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Battery Charging and Alerts
You can charge the earbuds and the neckband/cradle as follows:
NOTE: The main (left) earbud can be discharged faster than the sub (right) earbud.
The earbuds and the neckband/cradle may not be charged if there are foreign substances on
the charging terminal.
The earbud Indicator lamp turns on during charging and turns off once complete.
Single Charging
The earbuds can be plugged into the neckband or cradle for charging.
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Charging Simultaneously
You can charge the earbuds and the neckband/cradle together as shown below.
NOTE: The charging speed can decrease because of low current when you charge the neckband
cradle by connecting it to a PC.
The cradle case may open while connecting the charger. Fix the top of the cradle in place
before connecting.
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NOTE: To properly plug the earbuds into the cradle, make sure you hear a “click” as you press
on the top of the earbuds.
Charging/Battery Status Indication and Alert
The charging status is indicated when the charger is connected to the Charging port of the
neckband/cradle.
Indicator Lamp Red Blue
Battery Status Charging Completed
If the earbud battery level is 5% or lower, you will hear a voice alert that
the battery is low. You can check the battery level in LG Tone & Talk.
The red indicator lamp will blink if the neckband is low on battery.

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Voice Commands
You can say “Answer” or “Ignore” to answer or reject an incoming call.
The voice command function can be turned on or off from LG Tone & Talk.
Out of Communication Range
If the device connected to HBS-F110 is out of effective communication range (approximately 10 meters),
the communication signal will weaken, causing disconnection. If the device comes back within the effective
communication range, the product will automatically reconnect to HBS-F110.
If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the MFB on HBS-F110 to connect manually.
Using LG Tone & Talk™
Function Button and Description
Voice Notication
You can set the voice notication to ON/OFF in Notication Setting.
The function reads the text in the SMS, MMS, and SNS message through the
earbuds.
Vibration Notication
You can set the vibration notication to ON/OFF in Notication Setting.
The neckband vibrates when a new message is received if the earbuds are
plugged into the neckband.
Equalizer Mode Change You can change the equalizer mode in the EQ menu:
Bass (default), Normal (general), Treble (emphasis on high notes).
Earbud Battery
Checking You can check the battery level of both earbuds via the app screen.
Changing the Voice
Prompt Language You can change the language of voice prompt in Headset Setting.
Changing Voice
Command Setting You can set the voice notication to ON/OFF in Headset Setting.
Last location of
connection information
The last connection position to headset is recorded in the map using GPS in
the mobile phone.
The GPS (location data) function must be activated in the connected device,
and there can be a position error according to the GPS performance.

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Function Button and Description
Caller ID Notication
Android™ : Set caller ID notication to ON in the headset settings to receive
caller ID information via voice prompts from your earbuds.
iOS: This feature is supported on iOS v. 10.0 or above if set up in Settings >
Phone > Announce Calls.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Power is not turned on Check the battery level and charge it.
Cannot make a call with the
HBS-F110
If the mobile phone does not support the headset and hands-free
function, you cannot use the calling features. Check the battery level
and charge it.
HBS-F110 is not registered
in the mobile phone
Check whether HBS-F110 is turned on.
Check if the left main earbud of HBS-F110 is in Search mode.
Press and hold the MFB in the left main earbud for ve seconds to switch
the earbuds to Connection mode.
The sound is low Adjust the volume of the device connected to HBS-F110 or check the
headset volume in the Tone & Talk app.
Sub earbud is not operable
Check the battery charging status.
If the battery is sufciently charged, connect the earbuds again by
referring to “HBS-F110 Pairing and Connecting.”
When the earbuds have
been disconnected from
each other
Plug both earbuds into the cradle or neckband, and then remove
them again.

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Specications and Features
Neckband/Earbuds
Item Description
Bluetooth Specications V 4.2 (Headset / Hands-Free / A2DP / AVRCP)
Battery Neckband: 3.7 V / 120 mAh* 2, lithium-ion polymer
Earbuds: 3.7 V / 58 mAh, lithium-ion
Neckband Standby Time Up to 240 hours*
Earbuds Standby Time Max. 82 hours*
Earbuds Talk Time Max. 3 hours / 7.2 hours (Using with Neckband)*
Earbud Music Play Time Max. 3 hours / 7.2 hours (Using with Neckband)*
Charging Time Neckband / Earbuds: About 2 hours
Rated Input Voltage DC 4.75 ~ 5.3 V, 400 mA
Operating Temperature -10°C (+14°F) ~ +50°C (+122°F)
Dimension / Weight Neckband: 6.90 "(W) X 6.30" (L) X 1.12" (H) / 1.62 oz
Earbuds: 1.03" (W) X 0.66" (L) X 1.09" (H) / 0.20 oz
Frequency 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Cradle
Item Description
Battery 3.7 V / 410 mAh lithium-ion polymer
Standby Time Up to 410 hours*
Charging time About 2 hours
Rated Input Voltage DC 4.75 ~ 5.3 V, 600 mA
Operating Temperature -10°C (+14°F) ~ +50°C (+122°F)
Dimension / Weight 3.80" (W) X 1.13" (L) X 1.35" (H) / 1.76 oz
*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.

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Declaration of Conrmation
FCC NOTICE TO USERS:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer (or party responsible) for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the
device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the
RF exposure requirements and void the user’s authority to operate the device.

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
FCC ID: ZNFHBSF110
The earbuds’ FCC ID is marked on the back of the neckband provided
with the earbuds.
Additional Information
1. Radio frequency exposure
This Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset HBS-F110 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 elds (microwaves) in the frequency range 2.4
to 2.4835 GHz. 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 equipment that uses 2.4 GHz frequency signals (wireless LANs, wireless phones, microwave
ovens, etc.) is placed near the devices being used.