LG HBS-S80 Owner’s Manual
User Manual
LG FORCE™
Bluetooth® Wireless Stereo Headset
Rev 1.0 CA
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© 2016 LG Electronics Inc.
Note: Please read all information carefully prior to using the HBS-S80 in order to prevent
product damage and to enjoy the best performance.
Any modications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of
stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.
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Contents
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................... 1
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HD Speaker ..............................................................................................................................2
Qualcomm® aptXTM Audio ...............................................................................................2
Product Components .........................................................................................................2
Product Description ...........................................................................................................3
Battery Charging and Alerts .......................................................................................... 3
Putting on the Product .....................................................................................................4
HBS-S80 Pairing and Connecting ...............................................................................4
Indicator Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 6
Mobile Calling Functions ...................................................................................................6
Playing Music .......................................................................................................................... 7
Out of Range ........................................................................................................................... 7
Summary of HBS-S80 Functions .................................................................................8
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 9
Specications and Features ............................................................................................9
Declaration of Conrmation ........................................................................................10
Additional Information .................................................................................................... 12
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................14
Important Safety Information .................................................................................... 14
The LG FORCE (HBS-S80) 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.
Do not arbitrarily replace the battery as it may explode.
The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.
Make sure that any 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).
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
For your safety, do not wear the product while it is being charged.
If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before use.
Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.
For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
The Lithium-ion polymer battery is a hazardous component, which can cause injury.
Battery replacement by non-qualied professional can cause damage to your device.
! 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 any heavy objects on the product.
Product is sweat and water resistant (IPx5). It is not waterproof and should not be submerged in water.
NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbud of the earphone always clean.
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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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Qualcomm® aptXTM Audio
LG HBS-S80 is powered by Qualcomm aptX audio. Qualcomm aptX audio is Bluetooth wireless
technology that provides clearer audio for listening to music and watching movies.
Qualcomm aptX audio is automatically enabled when a mobile phone or audio device supports it.
Product Components
FORCE HBS-S80
(Medium ear gels installed)
TM
LG FORCE
User Manual Pouch
Micro USB Charging
Cable
Extra Ear Gels
(small & large)
NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.
CAUTION
!
Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component
may damage the product and thus void the warranty.
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Product Description
Earbuds
(Left/Right)
Microphone (Rear)
Power Button
Volume Down
(Previous) Button
NOTE:
When you control the volume (level 16), you will hear a control sound two times or as a long
sound from volume level 6 and higher.
Volume Up (Next) Button
MFB (Multi-Function Button)
Charging Port
Battery Charging and Alerts
Open the Charging Port cover and connect the charger to the Charging
Port.
Indicator Lamp Red Purple Blue
Battery Status Charging 80% Completed
Press and hold the Volume Down Button for 2 seconds to check the battery level using voice
prompts and the Indicator Lamp.
Battery Status High Medium Low
Indicator Lamp Flashes blue Flashes purple Flashes red
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Indicator Lamp
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Putting on the Product
1 Fit the top of the ear hooks on your ears, and insert the earbuds into your ears.
2 Fit the bottom of the ear hooks on your ears, and adjust the ear hooks so they do not move.
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HBS-S80 Pairing and Connecting
If you start the process after putting in your earbuds, you can easily pair and
connect following the voice prompts.
If you hear that the battery is insufcient, recharge the battery before
proceeding with pairing.
If pairing is not completed within 3 minutes, the power automatically turns off.
If the power turned off automatically, press and hold the Power Button for
2 seconds to turn the power on.
Connecting Quickly
MAKE PHONE VISIBLE
LG
Allow other Bluetooth devices to nd
my phone
AVAILABLE DEVICES
LG HBSS80
1 Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds to turn the power on.
2 The Indicator Lamp will turn blue and the HBS-S80 will switch to Search mode.
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Search for devices
3 From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBSS80 to connect.
4 A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
5 Use the same process to pair the HBS-S80 with other devices.
Connecting Manually
1 When the power is off, simultaneously press and hold the Power Button and the MFB for
2 seconds to turn the power on.
2 The blue Indicator Lamp turns on and the HBS-S80 switches to Search mode.
3 Select LG HBSS80 from the device list to connect.
Multiple Connections
The HBS-S80 can be simultaneously connected to a mobile phone and a PC.
The HBS-S80 can be connected to an additional device while it is already connected to a device.
1 When the power is off, simultaneously press and hold the Power Button and the MFB for
2 seconds to turn the power on.
2 The Indicator Lamp will turn blue, and the HBS-S80 will switch to Search mode.
3 From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBSS80 to connect.
4 A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed. This device becomes the
“Main Connected Device.”
5 Try to connect to HBS-S80 using a previously connected device. This device becomes the
“Sub Connected Device.”
NOTE:
If simultaneously connected to two devices, the device that was connected most recently
is the “Main Connected Device.” The main functions work based on the “Main Connected
Device.”
Automatic Reconnection
If you turn on the product, it automatically searches for and connects to the devices (“Main Connected
Device” and “Sub Connected Device”) to which it was previously connected. (If the product cannot nd the
device to which it was connected last time, the product switches to Search mode.)
If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search the device list for the
product you want to connect to and connect it manually.
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Indicator Lamp
HBS-S80 Status Description
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Power On The blue Indicator Lamp ashes four times.
Power Off The blue Indicator Lamp ashes four times.
Search Mode The blue Indicator Lamp is on.
Connected to a device The Indicator Lamp will ash blue once every 5 seconds.
Call Connected or
Playing Music
The Indicator Lamp will ash blue once every 5 seconds.
Mobile Calling Functions
Functions Description
Receiving a Call/
Hanging Up
Making a Call
Redial
Voice Dial Press and hold the MFB for 1 second.
Switching Calls
Receiving a Call
While on the
Phone
Rejecting a Call Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.
Enabling/
Disabling Mute
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Press the MFB.
If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically connected to
the HBS-S80.
Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to redial the most recent number that
you called.
Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 2 seconds.
(Every time you press one of these buttons, the call switches to the mobile phone
or the HBS-S80.)
Press and hold the MFB for 1 second to receive another call while already talking
on the phone.
The rst call will be switched to call waiting. Press and hold the MFB for 1 second
to return to the rst call.
Simultaneously press and hold the Volume Up Button and the Volume Down
Button for 1 second.
CAUTION: Do not disable/enable the mute while driving, as you need to use both hands.
NOTE: The Voice Dial and Redial functions work on the Main Connected Device or on the device
on which you made the last call. (The Voice Dial and Redial functions may work differently
depending on the mobile phone being used.)
The Voice Dial and Redial functions are not available while music is being played.
Press the MFB to pause the music before using these functions.
Playing Music
Functions Description
Play
Pause Press the MFB while your music is playing.
Previous Song Press and hold the Volume Down Button for 1 second.
Next Song Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 1 second.
Change Equalizer Mode
NOTE: To switch to a different music playback device when multiple devices are connected,
stop any music playing and play music from the device of your choice.
Press the MFB.
Music will play from the activated player of the connected device.
While your music is playing, press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.
The Equalizer Mode will change in the following order:
Bass Boost (default) > Normal > Treble Boost.
Out of Range
If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range (33 feet/10 meters),
the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost.
If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects
to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the MFB on the product to connect
to it manually.
If a device not in use moves out of range when multiple devices are connected, a voice prompt will be
generated. In this case, the automatic reconnection function is not supported.
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Summary of HBS-S80 Functions
Function HBS-S80 Status Action
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Power On Power off Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds.
Power Off Power on Press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds.
Volume Up
Volume Down
Switching Calls Talking Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 2 seconds.
Receiving a Call Ringing Briey press the MFB.
Ending a Call Talking Briey press the MFB.
Call Waiting Talking Press and hold the MFB for 1 second.
Last Number Redial Idle Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.
Voice Dialing
(must be supported on
mobile device)
Rejecting a Call Ringing Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.
Enabling/Disabling Mute Talking
Pairing Mode (manual) Power off
Battery Status Check Idle
Play Power on Briey press the MFB.
Pause Music on Briey press the MFB.
Next Song Music on Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 1 second.
Previous Song Music on
Equalizer Settings Music on Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.
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Talking/
Music on
Talking/
Music on
Idle Press and hold the MFB for 1 second.
Briey press the Volume Up Button.
Briey press the Volume Down Button.
Simultaneously press and hold the Volume Up and
Volume Down Buttons for 1 second.
Simultaneously press and hold the MFB and
the Power Button for 2 seconds.
Press and hold the Volume Down Button for
2 seconds.
Press and hold the Volume Down Button for
1 second.
Troubleshooting
Problems Solutions
The power does not
turn on
Cannot make a call with
the HBS-S80
Cannot register the
HBS-S80 to the
mobile phone
The sound is low Control the sound level of the device connected to the HBS-S80.
Check the battery level and charge it.
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 the HBS-S80 is turned on.
Check whether the HBS-S80 is in Search mode.
- While the power is off, Simultaneously press and hold the Power Button
and MFB for 2 seconds to turn the power on. The HBS-S80 will change
to Search mode.
Specications and Features
Item Comments
Bluetooth Specications
Battery Battery 3.7 V / 115 mAh, Lithium-ion polymer
Standby Time Up to 400 hours*
Talk Time Up to 6.5 hours*
Music Play Time Up to 6 hours*
Charging Time Less than 2.5 hours
Rated Input Voltage DC 4.75 V ~ 5.3 V, 400 mA
Operating Temperature -10 °C (+14 °F) ~ +50 °C (+122 °F)
Dimensions/Weight [39.2 mm (W) X 74.7 mm (L) X 30.45 mm (H)] X 2 / 27.5 g
Operating Frequency 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual time to vary.
V 4.1 (Headset/Hands-Free/A2DP/AVRCP)
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