LG HBS-FN6, HBS-FN5W, HBS-FN4 User Manual
USER MANUAL
Bluetooth® LG Stereo Headset
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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
headset in order to enjoy the best
damage to the product.
performance and prevent
HBS-FN6 / HBS-FN5W /
HBS-FN4
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Contents
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................................1
Precautions When Using the Product ....................................................................................2
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HD Speaker ...........................................................................................................................................2
Product Components ......................................................................................................................3
Product Description .........................................................................................................................4
Pairing and Connecting ..................................................................................................................5
Indicator Light .....................................................................................................................................6
Mobile Calling Functions ................................................................................................................7
Playing Music .......................................................................................................................................8
Listening to the ambient sound.................................................................................................8
Battery Status .....................................................................................................................................9
UVnano Description ..........................................................................................................................9
Out of Range .....................................................................................................................................10
LG TONE Free ...................................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................11
Specications and Features ......................................................................................................12
Declaration of Conrmation .....................................................................................................13
Additional Information .................................................................................................................14
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................17
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 17
Open Source Software Notice .................................................................................................18
The LG TONE Free (HBS-FN6 / HBS-FN5W / HBS-FN4) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses
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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 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.
Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that
can result in an explosion.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage
of ammable liquid or gas.
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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.
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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.
Precautions When Using the Product
Refer to the following to use the product for its normal life span.
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbuds clean.
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
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LG TONE Free™
Earbuds (medium eargels installed)
UV Charging Case (this only applies
to HBS-FN6)
User Manual Warranty Card
Extra Ear Gels
(small & large)
USB Type C™ Charging Cable
NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.
CAUTION
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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.
NOTE
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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
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Product Description
Charging Case
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Charging port
UV-C LED
Pairing / Battery check button
Earbuds
Speaker mesh
Touchpad
Charging terminals
*The appearance and specications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.
NOTE: HBS-FN4 and HBS-FN5W models do not have a UV-C LED and mood light.
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Microphone
Microphone
Mood light
(When you open the charging case,
the mood light turns on and off.)
UV-C LED
Charging terminals
Status indicator light
Speaker mesh
Touchpad
Charging terminals
Pairing and Connecting
Initial Pairing
Open the charging case lid.
With the earbuds mounted on the charging case, plug a
type C™ cable into the charging port of the charging case
and connect it to a power source*.
The earbuds enter pairing mode (The blue LED on the
charging case blinks).
* You need to plug a cable into the charging port and
connect it to a power source only for the initial pairing.
Fast Pair
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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,
tap it to connect. (It only supports Android™ 5.0 or higher, and requires conguring Bluetooth and
location information settings of the mobile device.)
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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
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connection. Check the model name in use and connect with the model name without “LE”.
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.
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
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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
Receiving Calls
while on the
Phone
Rejecting Calls Ringing Touch and hold the left or right earbud.
Talking
If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically
connected to the headset.
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.)
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Playing Music
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Function Description
Play / Pause : Touch the left or right earbud once.
Adjusting the Volume
Play Next : Touch the left or right earbud three times.
: Touch the left(Decrease volume) or right(Increase volume)
earbud twice.
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.
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 only
applies to HBS-FN6).
- 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.
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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 and HBS-FN5W models do not have a UV-C LED and mood light.
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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.
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.
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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
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 unable to register
earbuds to mobile phone
If you replaced the
earbuds or there is
a problem with the
operation
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.
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.
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.
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Specications and Features
Item Comments
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Bluetooth Specications V 5.0 (Headset/Hands-Free/A2DP/AVRCP)
Battery
Talk Time
(Earbuds / With Charging case)
Music Play Time
(Earbuds / With Charging case)
Charging Time
Rated Input Voltage
Operating Temperature 0°C (+32°F) ~ +35°C (+95°F)
Dimensions (inch) /
Weight (oz)
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.
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Earbud : 3.7 V / 55 mAh, Lithium-ion
Charging case : 3.7 V / 390 mAh, Lithium-ion
Up to 5 / 15 hours*
Up to 6 / 18 hours*
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
Earbud : DC 5 V, 110 mA
Charging case : DC 5 V, 500 mA
Earbud : 0.63" (W) X 1.29" (L) X 0.98" (H) / 0.19 oz (One earbud)
Charging case : 2.15" (W) X 2.15" (L) X 1.08" (H) / 1.38 oz
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