LG Electronics USA HBS850 User Manual

HBS-850 User Manual

Bluetooth® Stereo Headset

Rev 3.0 US

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3

- Included in the Package 3

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Description of Parts 4

- Headset 4

- Stabilizer Tip Replacement 5 How to Use 6

- Power On/Power Off 6

- Charging 6

- Low Battery 6

- Battery Status Alert 6

- Retractable Earbuds 6

- Pairing 7

- Advanced Multipoint 7

- Auto Reconnect 8

- Calling 9

• Answering a Call 9

• Transferring a Call 9

• Voice Dialing 9

• Last Number Redial 9

• Ending a Call 9

• Call Waiting 9

• Rejecting a Call 9

• Microphone Mute 9

- Volume Control 10

- Vibration Control 10

- Audio Streaming 10

- Equalizer 10

- aptX® 11

- Tone & TalkTM 11 Summary of Button Functions 13 LED Indicator 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specification 16 Precautions 17 Declaration of Confirmatio 18 Additional Information 19 Limited Warranty 22 Important Safety Information 23

Introduction

The LG TONE ActiveTM (HBS-850) 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 profile.

Included in the Package

Extra Ear Gels (1 Set - Small)

HBS-850

(Medium Ear Gels and Stabilizer Tips

installed)

Extra Stabilizer Tips

(1 Set - Small)

*USB Charging

Cable

*Actual product design may differ from images shown in this manual.

User Manual Warranty Card Quick Start Guide

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Description of Parts

Headset

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Volume Up Button/ Previous Song

Volume Down Button/ Next Song

Earbud (R) Earbud (L)

Charging Port

LED Indicator

Microphone

Stabilizer Tips

Power Button

MFB (Multi-Function Button)

Description of Parts

Stabilizer Tip Replacement

- An extra set of Stabilizer Tips is included. Depending on your neck size, you may want to change the size of the Stabilizer Tips for comfort and fit.

Stabilizer Tip Removal

Stabilizer Tip Installation

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How to Use

Power On/Power Off

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- Power On: Press and hold the PWR button for 2 seconds.

- Power Off: Press and hold the PWR button for 3 seconds.

Charging

- When the charger is connected (with the power on or off) the headset will power off.

- While charging, the LED indicator will show a solid red light. When charged 80% or more, the indicator will show a violet light.

- When the device is fully charged, the LED indicator will show a solid blue light.

Low Battery

- A low battery alert will play once every 2 minutes.

- If the battery is not charged, the headset will power off.

Battery Status Alert

- Press and hold the Volume Down button for 3 seconds to check the battery status of the headset.

Battery

Status Voice

Prompt

Indicator

NOTE: When paired, some mobile devices may display the headset's battery level at the top of the screen.

Retractable Earbuds

- Pull the earbuds to extend them to the desired length.

- To retract the earbuds, pull the cords out slightly, and they will automatically retract into place.

- If the earbuds do not retract, pull the earbuds out completely to retract them.

High Medium Low

Battery High

Blinking

LED

Blue

Battery Medium Blinking

Violet

Battery Low

Blinking

Red

Pairing

- To use the headset, you must first pair it with your mobile device. Once the devices have been paired, the headset will automatically reconnect.

1) Easy Pairing

a) Press and hold the PWR button for 2 seconds to

power on the headset.

b) If it is your first time pairing the device or it does not

detect a previously paired device, it will enter Pairing mode. The LED indicator will be solid blue.

c) On the device you wish to pair with, find the Bluetooth

menu and search for or add new devices. d) Select LG HBS850 from the list of devices. e) If asked for a Pass/Pin Code, enter 0000 (4 zeros). f) Once the devices are paired, you will hear “Your

headset paired.” NOTE: The headset will automatically power off if not paired within 3 minutes.

How to Use

2) Manual Pairing (pairing with another phone or re-pairing)

a) With the power off, press and hold the MFB and the

PWR button at the same time for 2 seconds to enter Manual Pairing mode.

b) When the headset enters Pairing mode, the LED

indicator will show a solid blue light. Repeat Easy Pairing steps c through f.

Advanced Multipoint

The headset can be connected to two devices at the same time. This will give you the freedom to use call waiting between calls on both of your connected phones.

Pairing with Two Devices

- First, pair the headset with the Bluetooth-enabled mobile

device you want to use as your secondary device (see Pairing instructions).

- Once paired, power off the headset.

- With the power off, press and hold the MFB and the

PWR button at the same time for 2 seconds. This will activate Manual Pairing mode.

- Pair and connect the headset with your other Bluetooth-

enabled mobile device. This will be your primary device.

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How to Use

- Once the primary mobile device is paired and connected with the headset, reconnect the headset to the initially

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paired mobile device.

NOTE: When the headset is connected to two mobile devices at the same time (Multipoint), the headset calling functions will work with the primary mobile device.

NOTE: If the headset fails to connect to the primary phone through Easy Pairing, it will enter Pairing mode.

Calling Function

- Voice Dialing and Last Number Redial features work with the primary mobile device (or the mobile device that made the last outgoing call).

Call Waiting

- While on a call, press and hold the MFB for 1 second to answer an incoming call.

- To switch between two active calls, press and hold the MFB for 1 second.

- To end both calls, briefly press the MFB.

- If both paired mobile devices are receiving an incoming call, the headset will default to the primary device.

Auto Reconnect

- If in range of each other when the headset is powered on, the headset and the primary mobile device will automatically reconnect.

- The secondary mobile device will need to be manually connected. Select LG HBS850 from the list of devices in the

Bluetooth

menu and connect.

Out of Range

- If the paired devices are separated by a range of 33

feet (10 meters) or more, the headset and paired mobile device(s) will disconnect, and the headset will vibrate to alert you.

NOTE: To power off device vibration, press and hold the Volume Up button for 3 seconds.

- If the headset and paired mobile device do not

automatically reconnect when they are back within the required range, briefly press the MFB on the headset to manually reconnect.

- While in multi-connection and streaming, the inactive

paired device will be disconnected when out of range. The headset will alert you once with no attempt to reconnect.

Calling

Answering a Call

- When receiving an incoming call, the headset will ring and vibrate.

- Briefly press the olume Down button to stop the vibration.

NOTE: The headset will not vibrate if vibration has been deactivated.

- Briefly press the MFB to answer the incoming call

Transferring a Call

- You can manually transfer the call to or from the headset by pressing the Volume Up button for 2 seconds on the headset (mobile device and headset must be paired).

Voice Dialing

- Press and hold the MFB for 1 second to activate Voice Command. For best results, record the voice dialing tag through your headset.

NOTE: If your mobile device does not support voice dialing, this action may activate Last Number Redial.

How to Use

Last Number Redial

- Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to activate Last Number Redial. The headset will call the last number dialed.

Ending a Call

- Briefly press the MFB

Call Waiting

- Answer a second call without hanging up the first call b pressing the MFB for 1 second. Press and hold the MFB for 1 second to return to the first call

- Briefly press the MFB to end both calls

Rejecting a Call

- Activate Call Reject by pressing the MFB for 2 seconds when the mobile device rings.

NOTE: These functions may not be available on all mobile devices. For further information about using these features, please consult your mobile device’s user manual.

Microphone Mute

- Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second to mute/unmute the microphone during conversation.

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How to Use

Volume Control

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- Press the Volume buttons to adjust the speaker volume. Caution: Listening to music for long periods of time at

high volume levels may cause hearing damage or loss. To prevent this, the headset will emit a warning beep when you are using the upper six volume levels.

Vibration Control

- To activate or deactivate device vibration, press and hold the Volume Up button for 3 seconds. You will hear “Vibrate on” or “Vibrate off” when it is activated or deactivated.

- When vibration is deactivated, the headset will not vibrate when receiving an incoming call or when it is out of range of a paired mobile device.

- Vibration will be automatically reactivated when the device is powered on.

Audio Streaming

Play

- Briefly press the MFB.

Pause

- While playing music, briefly press the MFB.

Next song

- Press and hold the Volume Down button for 1 second.

Previous song

- Press and hold the Volume Up button for 1 second.

Equalizer

- While playing music, press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to switch between Bass Boost (default), Normal, and Treble Boost.

NOTE: The size of the ear gel can affect the amount of bass you hear.

aptX

- The headset features aptX technology that ensures audio content transmitted via Bluetooth is seamless and crystal clear.

- aptX is automatically enabled as long as the source device supports it.

Tone & Talk

The HBS-850 Bluetooth headset supports SMS reading on AndroidTM-based devices.

To download the app, search for Tone & Talk in Google

Play

* or scan the QR code. Follow the installation

instructions. *Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.

Function Action

Current time alert Read latest SMS or MMS

Designated contact

Favorite contacts

Press and hold the Volume Down button for 1 second. Press and hold the Volume Up button for 1 second.

1. Select Designated contact in the headset call settings of the app.

2. To call the Designated contact, press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second.

1. Select Favorite contacts in the headset call settings of the app.

2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second on your headset.

3. Use the Volume buttons to choose the contact.

4. To call the Favorite contact, press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second.

How to Use

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How to Use

Function Action

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Call logs

1. Select Call logs in the headset call settings of the app.

2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second on your headset.

3. Use the Volume buttons to choose the contact.

4. To call the contact, press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second.

Headset

Function

Power on Power off

Power off Power on

Volume up

Volume down

Transferring a call

Answering a call

Stop incoming call vibration

Vibration on/off

Ending a call Talking Briefly press the MFB Call waiting Talking Press and hold the MFB for 1 second. Last number

redial

Status

Talking/ Music on

Talking

Ringing Briefly press the MFB

Ringing Briefly press the olume Down button.

Idle

Idle Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.

Action

Press and hold the PWR button for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the PWR button for 3 seconds.

Briefly press the olume Up button.

Briefly press the olume Down button.

Press and hold the Volume Up button for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the Volume Up button for 3 seconds.

Summary of Button Functions

Headset

Function

Voice dialing (must be supported on mobile device)

Call reject Ringing Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.

Microphone mute on/off

Pairing mode (Manual)

Battery status check

Play Power on Briefly press the MFB Pause Music on Briefly press the MFB

Next song Music on

Previous song Music on

Equalizer settings

Status

Idle Press and hold the MFB for 1 second.

Talking

Power off

Idle

Music on Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.

Action

Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time for 1 second.

Press and hold the MFB and the PWR button at the same time for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the Volume Down button for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the Volume Down button for 1 second.

Press and hold the Volume Up button for 1 second.

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LED Indicator

Function Headset Status Indicator

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Operating

Charging

Pairing mode Solid blue LED light.

Headset/hands-free profile connecte

Call connected The blue LED light flickers 1 time

Charging Solid red LED light, which changes to violet when charged 80% or more.

Charging complete

The blue LED light flickers 1 time

Solid blue LED light.

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution

Does not power on

Unable to communicate with the LG Bluetooth HBS-850

Unable to pair the headset with the Bluetooth device

Headset

Check whether the battery of the headset is fully charged.

Check whether the mobile device you are trying to pair supports the headset or hands-free Bluetooth profiles

Check whether the battery of the headset is low.

Check to make sure the headset is on.

Check to make sure the headset is placed in Pairing mode.

Charge the battery.

Determine whether your mobile device supports the headset or hands-free Bluetooth profiles

Charge the battery.

Press and hold the PWR button for 2 seconds to power on the headset.

With the power off, press and hold the MFB and the PWR button at the same time for 2 seconds to place the headset in Manual Pairing mode.

Low sound (speaker) Check the speaker volume. lncrease the volume level.

Troubleshooting

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