LG TONE Free fit TONE-TF8Q User manual

Simple Owner’s Manual & WARRANTY INFORMATION
Bluetooth ® LG Stereo Headset
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.
Rev 2.0 SA
TONE-TF8Q
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Product Components
LG TONE Free®
Earbuds (medium
eargels installed)
UV Charging Case
Extra Ear Gels
(small & large)
USB-C™ to
AUX cable
Simple Owner’s Manual
Ear hooks
(small & large)
USB Type-C™
Charging Cable
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. The LG limited warranty does not cover
damage caused by the use of non-authentic components.
Use the USB Type-C™ cable/USB-C™ to AUX cable provided with the product.
CAUTION
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Overview
[Charging Case]
Mood light
(When you open the
charging case, the
mood light turns on
and off.)
UVnano LED
Earbuds
charging
terminals
eCase charging
port
UVnano LED
dPlug and Wireless Mode Switch
Battery Status
Indicator (up)
UVnano Indicator
(down)
a
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[Earbuds]
Ear hooks
Microphone
Speaker
mesh
(Microphone)
Earbuds
charging
terminals
cTouchpad
Speaker
mesh
(Microphone)
*Make sure that the Earbuds charging terminal is not soiled with foreign
substance.
*Theappearanceandspecicationsoftheactualproductmaydiffer
depending on the model.
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Using the Earbuds
aConnect the Earbuds to a mobile phone via Bluetooth
1 Tap the Setting [ / ] app on your mobile phone. Select and then
turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > On)
2 Open the cover of the charging case with the earbuds mounted on the case.
The battery status indicator on the front will blink blue.
If the battery status light does not blink blue, or if you want to connect a
device other than the one already connected, press and hold the touchpad
of the left or right earbud for 3 to 5 seconds.
~1m
3 When the Fast Pair connection pop-up appears on the bottom of the
mobile phone screen, tap it to connect.
4 If the pop-up does not appear, select [TONE-TF8Q] from the Bluetooth
menu on the mobile phone and connect it.
•In the list of Bluetooth connected devices, TONE-TF8Q_LE is not the
correct model name for connection.
Check the model name in use and connect with the model name without
“LE”.
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bWearing Earbuds
1 In the charging case, bend the inside of the earbuds outward and separate
it.
2 Wear the ear hook so that the tip of the wing is on the bottom marked
part of the pinna. When wearing, rotate the earbuds little by little to wear
it in the most comfortable position.
•Choosefromamongsmall,medium,andlargeearhookstotyourears
and wear it.
3 Youwillhearanaudioconrmationwhenwearingtheearbuds.
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[Replacing the Ear hooks]
1 Grasp the end of the wing of the ear hooks from the earbuds and separate it.
2 Choose an ear hooks that is the right size for your ear, and then insert the
ear hooks into the earbuds. Hold the wing of the ear hooks and turn it little
by little to align the hole of the ear hooks with the protrusion of the earbuds.
Check the L (left) or R (right) marks on the Ear hooks and Earbuds, then
replace the Ear hooks with the Ear hooks in the same direction as the
Earbuds.
* Be careful as it may be damaged if you pull on the ear hooks with too much force.
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cUsing the Earbuds with touch
Touch the earbuds to play or pause music, answer or reject calls.
You can change how the function works in the touchpad settings of the
“LG TONE Free” app.
Description
Mobile
Calling
Functions
Playing
Music
Plug and
Wireless Mode
Listen to
the Ambient
Sound (LAS) /
Active Noise
Cancellation
(ANC)
Touch once
Answering
Calls
Play /
Pause
Mute or
Unmute -
Touch twice
Ending
Calls
Decrease volume
(Touch the left)
Increase volume
(Touch the right)
-
Touch
three times
-Play
Next - -
Touch and
hold
Rejecting
Calls - - Change the
functions
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dConnecting to an External Device(Plug and Wireless Mode)
You can connect the charging case to a device such as an airplane stereo
system, treadmill, cassette player, radio, and TV to listen with the earbuds.
1 Connect the USB-C™ side of the included USB-C™ to AUX cable to the
charging case.
2 Connect the AUX side to a device you want to use.
3 Wear the earbuds.
4 Push the Plug and Wireless Mode switch to the right to turn on the mode.
Theindicatoronthechargingcaseashesingreen.
5 Once the charging case is connected to the earbuds, the indicator turns
of f.
*To disconnect an external device, push the Plug and Wireless Mode switch
to the left.
Theindicatoronthechargingcaseashesinblueandtheearbuds
reconnect to the device that was previously connected.
*If the device is not found, the earbuds enter the Connection Ready mode.
*Call function is not supported in Plug and Wireless Mode.
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eCharging
[Wired Charging] With the earbuds mounted to the charging case, connect
the charging cable to the charging case to charge. The earbuds and the
charging case are charged at the same time.
•The UVnano LED operates for 10 minutes when mounted in the charging
case while it is being charged.
CAUTION: Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise while
the UVnano LED is on.
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fConnecting the LG TONE Free app
1 Search for “LG TONE Free” in the Google Play Store or App Store on your
mobile phone or scan the QR code below to install the LG TONE Free app.
2 Run the app to use various functions. (Check Earbud Battery, Voice Alert,
Change Equalizer Mode, Check Last Connected Location Information, and
Find My Earbuds function, etc.)
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The LG TONE Free (TONE-TF8Q) 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.
Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions are provided to prevent any unexpected
accident or damage. Please familiarise yourself with the safety precautions.
Thesafetyprecautionsareclassiedinto“WARNING”and“CAUTION”.
WARNING: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in minor
injury or product damage.
WARNING
Do not drop the product from a high place.
Make sure there is no alcohol, or benzene in contact with the product.
Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
This product is dustproof and waterproof to the IP67 level. (The charging
case does not support dustproof and waterproof protection.)
Do not put in a washing machine or dryer.
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CAUTION
Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product.
Donotplacetheproductnearexcessiveheatorammablematerial.
The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.
Keep small components of the product away from infants or children.
Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger’s connectors
(Case charging port and power plug). Foreign objects in the charger’s
connectors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 incorporated in the product.
This product has a built-in battery, and the battery cannot be removed
or replaced.
If you arbitrarily replace the battery or don’t replace it correctly, it may
explode.
The lithium-ion battery is a hazardous component that can cause injury.
Batteryreplacementbyanunqualiedprofessionalcancausedamageto
your device.
Do not discard the battery arbitrarily. Follow the local procedure for
discarding batteries.
In order to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, disconnect the
device when fully charged. Always use an easily accessible power outlet
for charging your device.
Riskofreorexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.
Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and at above
15000 m altitude.
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Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a
safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
Disposalofabatteryintoreorahotoven,ormechanicallycrushingor
cutting of a battery, may result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environmentthatcanresultinanexplosionortheleakageofammable
liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an
explosionortheleakageofammableliquidorgas.
Do not carelessly throw away old batteries. It can cause an explosion or
re.Thedisposalmethodmayvarybycountryandregion.Disposeofitin
an appropriate manner.
Precautions When Using the Product
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, Clean the product with dry
cloth. Keep the earbuds clean.
Wearing earbuds for a long time may cause pain, and if humidity inside ears
continues for a long time, it may cause skin trouble.
If it is not dried properly, the performance may deteriorate.
If the earbuds are used with moisture remaining, the performance may
deteriorate. If it gets wet, dry it with a dry towel or cloth and use it after drying.
If the earbuds are washed or wet during use, the touch may malfunction.
the touch may malfunction due to water. To prevent touch malfunction, turn
on the touchpad lock function in the LG TONE Free app.
Do not swim or enter sea water while wearing the product.
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denition.
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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 power is turned on by opening the
cover of the charging case.
Check if the earbuds have entered the search mode.
- While the earbuds are inserted in the charging case,
press and hold the touch pad on the left or right earbud
for 3 to 5 seconds to switch to the search mode.
Check whether Plug and Wireless mode switch is
turned on.
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If you replaced
the earbuds
or there is a
problem with
the operation
(Factory reset)
While the earbuds are inserted in the charging case,
press and hold the touch pad on the left or right earbud
for 10 seconds or more.
- The battery status indicator of the charging case
ashesredandtheinitializationtothefactorystatus
is carried out. After initialization to the factory status,
reconnect the earbuds.
•Factory reset and Search mode cannot be used in Plug and Wireless mode.
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Specications and Features
Item Comments
Bluetooth
Specications
V 5.3 (HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP)
Battery Earbud: 3.7 V / 68 mAh, Lithium-ion
Charging case: 3.7 V / 390 mAh, Lithium-ion
Music Play Time
Earbuds &
With Charging case
ANC Off: Up to 10 & Up to 30 hours*
ANC On: Up to 6 & Up to 18 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: 5 V 0, 136 mA
Charging case: 5 V 0, 500 mA
Operating
Temperature 0 °C ~ +40 °C
Operating Humidity 5 % ~ 60 %
Dimensions (mm) /
Weight (g)
Earbud: 24.8 mm (W) X 23.5 mm (L) X
26.7 mm (H) / 5.95 g (One earbud)
Charging case: 65.8 mm (W) X 51.9 mm (L) X
32.7 mm (H) / 43 g
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Frequency range 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Waterproof Rating
IP67
-The dust and waterproof rating is for the
earbuds only, not for the charging case.
-Based on the international standard IEC
standard 60529 (30 minutes in 1 m depth)
-Test results under controlled laboratory
conditions
-The water-repellent effect may be weakened
by natural wear and tear of the product.
* 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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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.
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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elds
(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 equipment that uses 2.4 GHz frequency signals (Wireless LANs,
wireless phones, microwave ovens, etc.) is placed near the devices being used
- When using a
Bluetooth device (TV, laptop, etc.) other than the mobile phone,
thesoundqualitymaybeaffectedbythespecicationsandperformanceof
the device
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