LG TONE FREE Instruction Manual
ENGLISH ةيبرعلا
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 modications or changes to this
manual due to typographical errors or
inaccuracies of stated information shall
only be made by LG Electronics Inc.
Rev 1.0 SA
TONE-FP8 / TONE-FP8W
TONE-FP8E
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Contents
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................1
HD Speaker.........................................................................................................................................3
Product Components....................................................................................................................4
Overview...............................................................................................................................................5
Pairing and Connecting ................................................................................................................6
Wearing Earbuds .............................................................................................................................7
Playing Music.....................................................................................................................................8
Mobile Calling Functions .............................................................................................................9
Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) .......10
UVnano...............................................................................................................................................11
Charging ............................................................................................................................................12
Checking the Battery Status .................................................................................................13
Battery Status Indicator...........................................................................................................14
Out of Range...................................................................................................................................15
LG TONE Free App.......................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................16
Specications and Features....................................................................................................17
Additional Information...............................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty..........................................................................................................................22
Important Safety Information ...............................................................................................23
Open Source Software Notice Information....................................................................24
Symbols .............................................................................................................................................25
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Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved
The LG TONE Free (TONE-FP8) 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 Prole.
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 classied into “WARNING” and “CAUTION”.
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WARNING: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in serious
injury or death.
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CAUTION: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in minor
injury or product damage.
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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.
Contents
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................1
HD Speaker.........................................................................................................................................3
Product Components....................................................................................................................4
Overview...............................................................................................................................................5
Pairing and Connecting ................................................................................................................6
Wearing Earbuds .............................................................................................................................7
Playing Music.....................................................................................................................................8
Mobile Calling Functions .............................................................................................................9
Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) .......10
UVnano...............................................................................................................................................11
Charging ............................................................................................................................................12
Checking the Battery Status .................................................................................................13
Battery Status Indicator...........................................................................................................14
Out of Range...................................................................................................................................15
LG TONE Free App.......................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................16
Specications and Features....................................................................................................17
Additional Information...............................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty..........................................................................................................................22
Important Safety Information ...............................................................................................23
Open Source Software Notice Information....................................................................24
Symbols .............................................................................................................................................25
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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.
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). 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.
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.
Battery replacement by an unqualied professional can cause damage
to your device.
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.
Do not discard the battery arbitrarily. Follow the local procedure for
discarding batteries.
Risk of re or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
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Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and at above
15000 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).
Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a battery, that can 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 that 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.
NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
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.
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 denition.
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Product Components
LG TONE Free™
Earbuds (medium eargels
installed)
UV Charging Case
Extra Ear Gels
(small & large)
USB Type C™ Charging
Cable
Owner's Manual
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.
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CAUTION
The complete manual is available for download from the LG Electronics website.
www.lg.com > support or service > Manuals & Downloads > Manuals
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Overview
Charging Case
Earbuds
*Make sure that the charging terminal is not soiled with foreign substance.
*The appearance and specications of the actual product may differ
depending on the model.
Charging port
Charging terminals
UVnano LED
Mood light
(When you open the
charging case, the mood
light turns on and off.)
UVnano LED
Battery Status Indicator (up)
UVnano Indicator (down)
Speaker mesh
(Microphone)
Microphone
Microphone
Touchpad
Touchpad
Charging terminalsCharging terminals
Speaker mesh
(Microphone)
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Pairing and Connecting
Fast Pair
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1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the mobile phone or the device to be
connected.
2 Open the cover of the charging case with the earbuds mounted on the
case. Press and hold the touchpad of the left or right earbud for 3 to 5
seconds until the battery status indicator blinks in blue.
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#MVFUPPUI
3 When the Fast Pair connection pop-up appears on the top area of the
mobile phone screen, tap it to connect. (It only supports Android™ 6.0
or higher, and requires conguring Bluetooth and location information
settings of the mobile device.)
4 If the pop-up does not appear, select [LG-TONE-FP8] from the Bluetooth
menu on the mobile phone and connect it (for users of iOS or Android 5.0
or lower versions).
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CAUTION: In the list of Bluetooth connected devices, LG-TONE-FP8_LE is
not the correct model name for connection. Check the model name in
use and connect with the model name without “LE”.
If the earbud model name is abnormally displayed on the Android
device, change the model name in the Bluetooth menu of Connected
Device Settings.
NOTE: To connect with another device, perform the above procedure again.
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
t comfortably in your ears.
NOTE: You can use ear gels that t your ears to improve
Active Noise Canceling (ANC) performance and enjoy rich
music sound.
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2 When you wear the earbuds, you will hear a wearing detection alarm.
Playing Music
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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.
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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 nish
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.
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Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) 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.
You can congure the Listen to
the Ambient Sound mode and
Conversation mode using 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.
*ANC is an acronym for Active
Noise Cancellation.
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CAUTION: 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.
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.
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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 5 minutes.
*UVnano is a compound word
derived from the words UV and its
unit, nanometer.
NOTE: The UVnano indicator turns on blue while the UVnano LED is on.
The UVnano charging case eliminates up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria
inside the earbud hole.
In the case of a white product, discolouring may occur in the contact
area of the UVnano LED, but it does not affect the product function.
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CAUTION: Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise
while the UVnano LED is on.
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Charging
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.
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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.
If you do wireless charging, the UVnano LED sterilizes the earbuds for
5 minutes before charging.
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 5 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.
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Battery Status Indicator
Status Description
Bluetooth Search Mode The battery status indicator ashes 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 ashes 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.
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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 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 7.0 or higher and iOS 11 or higher.
Google Play App Store
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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 earbuds are turned on.
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.
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.
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Specications and Features
Item Comments
Bluetooth
Specications V 5.2 (Headset/Hands-Free/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 24 hours*
ANC On : Up to 6 & 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 : 5 V 0136 mA
Charging case : 5 V 0500 mA
Operating
Temperature 0 °C ~ +40 °C
Operating
Humidity 5 % ~ 60 %
Dimensions
(mm) /
Weight (g)
Earbud : 21.2 mm (W) X 28.3 mm (L) X 23.2 mm (H) /
5.2 g (One earbud)
Charging case : 54.5 mm (W) X 54.5 mm (L) X 30 mm (H)
/ 39 g
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Frequency range 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
*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.
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
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