LG TONE Free HBS-FN5U User manual

Rev 8.0 EU
HBS-FN6 / HBS-FN5U /
HBS-FN4
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Using LG TONE Free™
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ENGLISH
Copyright © 2020 - 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved
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.
information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.
The LG TONE Free (HBS-FN6 / HBS-FN5U / HBS-FN4) 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
Safety Cautions
CAUTION
Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.
Make sure that an infant or 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).
If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before using this device.
This product has a built-in battery, and the battery cannot be removed or replaced arbitrarily.
For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
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.
Do not replace the battery by yourself. The battery can be damaged, which can cause overheat and
injury. The battery must be replaced by authorized service provider. The battery should be recycled or
disposed separately from household wastes.

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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.
Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and at above 15,000 m altitude.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case
of some lithium battery types).
result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of
vary by country and region. Dispose of it in an appropriate manner.
WARNING
Do not drop the product from a high place.
Make sure there is no water, 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 waterproof to the IPx4 level (daily life waterproof).
(The IPx4 waterproof rating applies to the earbud product only.)
Do not put the product under the water or use it in a humid location such as a bathroom.
NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbuds clean.

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HD Speaker
If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you
Product Components
LG TONE Free™
Earbuds (medium eargels installed)
UV Charging Case (this apply to
HBS-FN6 and HBS-FN5U)
Extra Ear Gels
(small & large)
USB Type C™ Charging Cable
Reference guide User Manual WEEE Card (Europe Only)
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.
CAUTION

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Product Description
Charging Case
Earbuds
NOTE: HBS-FN4 does not have a UV-C LED and mood light.
UV-C LED
Pairing / Battery check button
Charging port
Charging terminals
Status indicator light
Mood light
(When you open the charging case,
the mood light turns on and off.)
UV-C LED
Speaker mesh
Microphone
Microphone
Touchpad
Touchpad
Charging terminals
Charging terminals
Speaker mesh

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Pairing and Connecting
Fast Pair
1 Activate Bluetooth on your phone or device.
2 While the earbud is mounted in the charging case, open the charging case lid and press the
pairing button for 3 to 5 seconds until the blue indicator light blinks.
3 When the Fast Pair connection pop-up appears on the top area of the mobile phone screen,
Bluetooth and
location information settings of the mobile device.)
4 If the pop-up does not appear, select [LG HBS-FN6] 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.
CAUTION: In the list of Bluetooth connected devices, LG HBS-FN6_LE is not the correct model
name for connection. Check the model name in use and connect with the model name
without “LE”.
~39 inch, ~1m

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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.
How to wear earbuds
ears. When you wear the earbuds, you will hear a wearing detection alarm.
NOTE: You can easily separate the earbuds from the charging case by turning the part with dotted line
in Image 1 to left or right and lifting the earbuds.

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Indicator Light
Status Description
Bluetooth Search Mode The blue status indicator light blinks.
Battery below 20% The red status indicator light turns on and off.
Battery 20% - 80% The purple status indicator light turns on and off.
Battery 80% or more The blue status indicator light turns on and off.
When there is a problem while charging The red status indicator light blinks.
When the UVnano function is operating The status indicator light blinks slowly during the UV-C LED
operation.
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.
the mobile phone.
(It works differently depending on the mobile phone settings.)
Rejecting Calls Ringing Touch and hold the left or right earbud.

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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: On the LG TONE Free app, you can switch the operation mode through the touchpad settings.
Listening to the ambient sound
Touch and hold the left or right earbud to hear the ambient sound.
You can adjust the intensity of the ambient sound in the LG TONE Free app.
The Listen to the Ambient Sound function works only when the product is on hold or playing music.
While using the listen to the ambient sound function, the battery discharges faster than usual.
CAUTION: When the Listen to the Ambient Sound mode is enabled, you may hear the ambient sound
become loud suddenly.

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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.
Indicator Light Battery Status
Red Below 20% battery
Violet Between 20% and 80% battery
Blue Above 80% battery
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.

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How to charge
Wired Charging
When the charging cable is connected, the charging status is displayed in the charging case.
NOTE: The earbuds and the charging case are charged at the same time.
The charging port on the charging case cannot be used to supply power to mobile phones, etc.
Wireless Charging
Align the bottom center of the charging case with the center of the wireless charger.
NOTE: The wireless charger is not provided. HBS-FN5U and HBS-FN4 does not support wireless
charging. 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.

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UVnano Description
UV-C LED process operates for ten minutes and begins when
charging case (with earbuds) is plugged in.
UV-C LED does not operate while device is charging wirelessly
such as on a pad or third party wireless charging device (this
apply to HBS-FN6 and HBS-FN5U).
- Independent testing shows the UVnano charging case kills
99.9% of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia
coli) on the speaker mesh of the earbuds in ten minutes
while charging. The UV-C LED function works only when the
charging case is connected to the power cable.
- For best result, it is recommended that the full 10 minutes of
UV-C LED operation be performed while charging.
NOTE:
The status indicator light blinks slowly during the UV-C LED operation.
The light will slowly illuminate on and off until the UV-C LED function is complete (10 minutes).
Once completed, the indicator light will switch back to the always-on battery indicator, see
"Battery Status".
HBS-FN4 does not have a UV-C LED and mood light.
Performance may vary based on usage conditions.
A white product may slightly differ in the color of the UV-C LED contact area, but there is no
problem with the product performance.
UV-C LED does not operate while charging wirelessly.
CAUTION: Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise while the UV-C LED is operating.
Avoid direct eye and skin exposure to UV light.
Keep out of reach of children.

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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
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