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USER MANUAL Tone Free HBSFN6 LG

ENGLISH Copyright © 2020 - 2022 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. Any modications 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-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 Prole. Safety Cautions

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.2 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 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). 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.

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.3 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. 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.

CAUTION4 Product Description Charging Case Earbuds *The appearance and specications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. 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 mesh5 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.

-()#4'/ #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 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, ~1m6 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

Separate the earbuds from the charging case and adjust them so that they t comfortably in your 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.7 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. 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.8 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.9 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.10 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.11 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.12 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 Store13 Troubleshooting Problem 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. - Press the pairing button on the charging case to switch to 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 status indicator on the charging case ashes red. Please reconnect the device after factory reset.loading-circle-1Použití LG TONE Free™

ENGLISH Declaration of Conrmation DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Hereby, LG Electronics declares that the radio equipment type this headset is in compliance with the relevant statutory requirements. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc# LG Electronics Inc. Single point of contact (EU/UK) : Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands. UK Importer : LG Electronics U.K. Ltd, Velocity 2, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0SL 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/support/cedoc/cedoc# 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.2 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.

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 specications 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 re 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 rst few times it is used. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +50° or below -10°. For maximum battery3 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°.

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.

- The warranty is valid only if the original receipt issued to the original purchaser by the dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial number, is presented with the product to be repaired or replaced. LG Electronics reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product from the dealer. - This Warranty does not cover any failure of the product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with instructions for use and maintenance of the product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the product due to accident, modication or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid. - This warranty does not cover product failures due to improper repair installations, modications or service performed by a non-LG Electronics authorized person. Tampering with any of the seals on the product will void the warranty. Limited Warranty SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, LG ELECTRONICS WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP AT THE TIME OF ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE BY A CONSUMER, AND FOR A SUBSEQUENT PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEAR. SHOULD YOUR PRODUCT NEED WARRANTY SERVICE, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE DEALER FROM WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LG ELECTRONICS CONTACT CENTER TO GET FURTHER INFORMATION.4 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 mufed 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:

• Limit the amount of time you use Headset at high volume.

• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you. 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 nd it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.5 Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses that have the obligations to disclose source code, that is contained in this product, and to access all referred license terms, copyright notices and other relevant documents please visithttps://opensource.lge.com. 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 toopensource@lge.com. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information for a period of three yearsafter our last shipment of this product. RISK GROUP 2 CAUTION : UV EMITTED FROM THIS PRODUCT. EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION MAY RESULT FROM EXPOSURE. USE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING.