Help Guide
Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
The following explains how to use FL-N01. Select a topic from the navigation pane.
About the Future Lab Program N application
Use the app to setup FL-N01.
Click here for more information about installing the app on your smartphone.
What is FL-N01?
Concept
Flow of operations to begin FL-N01
Parts and Controls
Packaged contents
Getting Started
Charge
Charging
Checking the battery level
Power on/Power off
Initial Setup
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
How to wear
Wearing FL-N01
Using Open-ear earphones
Voice Control
What is voice control?
How to control FL - N01
Music
Listening to music
What you can do with device mode and streaming mode
Personalized Radio service
What is Personalized Radio service ?
Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically
Acquiring Personalized Radio service
About segments on Personalized Radio service
Camera
Taking a still image
Taking photos at intervals
Taking continuous photos
Taking a video
Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)
Phone Calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Notice for Phone Call
Working with apps
We Run
Settings
Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N”
Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app
PC connection
Connecting to a computer
Connecting to a computer
Transferring music using a computer
Transferring music using Explorer/Finder
Deleting music using Explorer/Finder
Checking photos stored on the built-in memory
Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01
Information
Specifications
About the indicators
Specifications
Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01
Voice command/Natural speech list
General voice command
Voice command on music
Voice command on camera
Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service
Voice command on working with apps
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties
Notes on recognition technologies
Notes on recognition technologies
Precautions
Precautions
Updating FL-N01
Updating FL-N01
Copyrights and trademarks
Copyrights and trademarks
Troubleshooting
What you can do to solve a problem
What you can do to solve a problem
Power
FL-N01 is not turned on.
It takes time to power on FL-N01.
FL-N01 cannot be operated even though it is turned on.
FL-N01 turned off unexpectedly.
Charging
Charging cannot be done.
FL-N01 cannot be recognized by a computer.
The rechargeable battery life is short.
Sound
No sound
Low sound level
Distorted sound from FL-N01
Sound skips frequently during playback.
Volume changes on its own.
Bluetooth
Pairing cannot be done.
How can I delete the pairing information?
Unable to connect FL-N01 to a smartphone with one-touch connection (NFC)
Voice control
The wake-up phrase "Listen up Nigel" cannot be recognized by FL-N01.
The voice command function does not work well.
FL-N01 does not react correctly even though you have sent a voice command.
Music
You cannot play the music files transferred to FL-N01.
Music files on your smartphone cannot be played back.
Personalized Radio Service
FL-N01 does not deliver information / FL-N01 does not respond to the voice command.
FL-N01 delivers inappropriate information.
The route on the activity log is not correct.
FL-N01 does not deliver information based on the current location.
FL-N01 does not read out the latest SMS even though telling FL-N01 “Start SMS.”
When using Activity Log, Live Segments does not start.
Information that FL-N01 announces is inaccurate when using Activity Logs with Live Segments.
FL-N01 announces/the “Future Lab Program N” app shows that there is no space left on the internal storage of FL-N01.
Camera
Photos and videos taken by FL-N01 cannot be played back on a smartphone.
Video shooting stopped in the middle.
How can I disable the shutter sound of FL-N01?
FL-N01 is unable to take a photo/video.
How can I adjust the camera angle?
Phone call
The other party’s voice cannot be heard / Phone call cannot be made.
Computer
The computer does not recognize FL-N01.
The music files cannot be transferred to FL-N01 from a computer.
The latest system software cannot be installed on FL-N01.
Others
A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on FL-N01 / FL-N01 was washed in the washing machine.
FL-N01 becomes hot.
I lost FL-N01.
I lost both FL-N01 and the smartphone.
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Table Of Contents
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Help Guide FL-N01 i..........................................................................................................................
About the “Future Lab Program N” app 1.........................................................................................
What is FL-N01? i..............................................................................................................................
Concept 2..........................................................................................................................................
Flow of operations to begin FL-N01 3...............................................................................................
Parts and Controls 4..........................................................................................................................
Packaged contents 6.........................................................................................................................
Getting Started i.................................................................................................................................
Charge i.............................................................................................................................................
Charging 7...................................................................................................................................
Checking the battery level 9........................................................................................................
Power on/Power off 12................................................................................................................
Initial Setup ii.....................................................................................................................................
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app 1..............................................................................
Items of Initial Setup (Android) 13...............................................................................................
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone) 17................................................................................................
How to wear ii....................................................................................................................................
Wearing FL-N01 20.....................................................................................................................
Using Open-ear earphones 21....................................................................................................
Voice Control ii..................................................................................................................................
What is voice control? 24..................................................................................................................
How to control FL-N01 25..................................................................................................................
Music ii...............................................................................................................................................
Listening to music 29.........................................................................................................................
What you can do with device mode and streaming mode 32............................................................
Personalized Radio service ii............................................................................................................
What is Personalized Radio service? 35...........................................................................................
Receiving Personalized Radio service automatically 37...................................................................
Acquiring Personalized Radio service 40..........................................................................................
About segments on Personalized Radio service 44..........................................................................
Camera ii...........................................................................................................................................
Taking a still image 47.......................................................................................................................
Taking photos at intervals 50.............................................................................................................
Taking continuous photos 53.............................................................................................................
Taking a video 56..............................................................................................................................
Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap) 59....................................................................
Phone Calls ii.....................................................................................................................................
Receiving a call 61............................................................................................................................
Making a call 63.................................................................................................................................
TOC-2
Notice for Phone Call 65....................................................................................................................
Working with apps iii..........................................................................................................................
We Run 66.........................................................................................................................................
Settings iii..........................................................................................................................................
Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N” 69...................................................
Changing the settings of FL-N01 on the “Future Lab Program N” app 72........................................
PC connection iii................................................................................................................................
Connecting to a computer iii..............................................................................................................
Connecting to a computer 78......................................................................................................
Transferring music using a computer iii.............................................................................................
Transferring music using Explorer/Finder 80...............................................................................
Deleting music using Explorer/Finder 82.....................................................................................
Checking photos stored on the built-in memory iii.............................................................................
Checking photos/videos/activity logs stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01 83.....................
Information iii.....................................................................................................................................
Specifications iii.................................................................................................................................
About the indicators 84................................................................................................................
Specifications 87.........................................................................................................................
Folder hierarchy recognized by FL-N01 90.................................................................................
Voice command/Natural speech list iii...............................................................................................
General voice command 91.........................................................................................................
Voice command on music 93......................................................................................................
Voice command on camera 94....................................................................................................
Voice command/Natural speech on Personalized Radio service 95...........................................
Voice command on working with apps 99...................................................................................
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties 100..........................................................
Notes on recognition technologies iii.................................................................................................
Notes on recognition technologies 101.......................................................................................
Precautions 102.................................................................................................................................
Updating FL-N01 106........................................................................................................................
Copyrights and trademarks 108........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting iv.............................................................................................................................
What you can do to solve a problem iv..............................................................................................
What you can do to solve a problem 109....................................................................................
Power iv.............................................................................................................................................
FL-N01 is not turned on. 110.......................................................................................................
It takes time to power on FL-N01. 111........................................................................................
FL-N01 cannot be operated even though it is turned on. 112.....................................................
FL-N01 turned off unexpectedly. 113..........................................................................................
Charging iv........................................................................................................................................
TOC-3
Charging cannot be done. 114....................................................................................................
FL-N01 cannot be recognized by a computer. 115.....................................................................
The rechargeable battery life is short. 116..................................................................................
Sound iv.............................................................................................................................................
No sound 117..............................................................................................................................
Low sound level 118....................................................................................................................
Distorted sound from FL-N01 119...............................................................................................
Sound skips frequently during playback. 120..............................................................................
Volume changes on its own. 121.................................................................................................
Bluetooth iv........................................................................................................................................
Pairing cannot be done. 122........................................................................................................
How can I delete the pairing information? 123............................................................................
Unable to connect FL-N01 to a smartphone with one-touch connection (NFC) 124...................
Voice control iv..................................................................................................................................
The wake-up phrase "Listen up Nigel" cannot be recognized by FL-N01. 125...........................
The voice command function does not work well. 126................................................................
FL-N01 does not react correctly even though you have sent a voice
command. 127.............................................................................................................................
Music v..............................................................................................................................................
You cannot play the music files transferred to FL-N01. 128........................................................
Music files on your smartphone cannot be played back. 129......................................................
Personalized Radio Service v............................................................................................................
FL-N01 does not deliver information / FL-N01 does not respond to the voice
command. 130.............................................................................................................................
FL-N01 delivers inappropriate information. 131..........................................................................
The route on the activity log is not correct. 132...........................................................................
FL-N01 does not deliver information based on the current location. 133....................................
FL-N01 does not read out the latest SMS even though telling FL-N01 “Start
SMS.” 134...................................................................................................................................
When using Activity Log, Live Segments does not start. 135......................................................
Information that FL-N01 announces is inaccurate when using Activity Logs
with Live Segments. 136.............................................................................................................
FL-N01 announces/the “Future Lab Program N” app shows that there is no
space left on the internal storage of FL-N01. 137.......................................................................
Camera v...........................................................................................................................................
Photos and videos taken by FL-N01 cannot be played back on a smartphone. 138..................
Video shooting stopped in the middle. 139..................................................................................
How can I disable the shutter sound of FL-N01? 140.................................................................
FL-N01 is unable to take a photo/video. 141...............................................................................
How can I adjust the camera angle? 142....................................................................................
TOC-4
Phone call v.......................................................................................................................................
The other party’s voice cannot be heard / Phone call cannot be made. 143..............................
Computer v........................................................................................................................................
The computer does not recognize FL-N01. 144..........................................................................
The music files cannot be transferred to FL-N01 from a computer. 145.....................................
The latest system software cannot be installed on FL-N01. 146.................................................
Others v.............................................................................................................................................
A drink (water, coffee, etc.) was spilled on FL-N01 / FL-N01 was washed in
the washing machine. 147...........................................................................................................
FL-N01 becomes hot. 148...........................................................................................................
I lost FL-N01. 149........................................................................................................................
I lost both FL-N01 and the smartphone. 150...............................................................................
Help Guide
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Settings of FL -N01 can be made on the "Future Lab Program N" app.
Access Google Play™ or App Store to download and install the “Future Lab Program N” app on your
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smartphone.
Launch the app.
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Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup.
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Related Topic
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Concept
N is a Concept Prototype featuring a voice interaction system.
With ears open, hands free, and eyes no longer distracted by mobile displays, you can enjoy music and get up- to - the-minute
information on demand, promoting a more agreeable active lifestyle.
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Flow of operations to begin FL - N01
This is a simple explanation of the steps between purchasing and using FL-N01.
Charge FL-N01.
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Power on FL-N01.
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Install the “Future Lab Program N” app.
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Download the “Future Lab Program N” app, a dedicated app for FL-N01, from App Store or Google Play onto your
smartphone, and then install.
Start and setup the “Future Lab Program N” app.
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Follow the on- screen instructions for initial setup.
Wear FL-N01.
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Related Topic
Charging
Power on/Power off
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
Wearing FL-N01
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Parts and Controls
FL-N01
Custom button
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Volume +/- button
2.
The volume + button has a tactile dot.
Voice input button
3.
Indicator light
4.
(power) button
5.
Micro- USB port
6.
Charge light
7.
Tally light (Camera indicator)
8.
Camera
9.
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(N-mark)
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Open-ear earphones
Guide rings
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1.
Micro- USB connector
2.
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Packaged contents
After opening the package, check that all items in the list are included. If any items are missing, consult Sony Customer
Experience Center. Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount.
FL-N01 (1)
Open-ear earphones (1)
Micro- USB cable (approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 in.)) (1)
Printed documents
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Charging
FL-N01 contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Charge FL -N01 using the supplied micro-USB cable.
Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to FL-N01, and then connect the other end to a booted
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computer.
Make sure that the charge light lights up.
Charging is completed in about 2.5 hours
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Time required for charging the empty battery to its full capacity.
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and the charge light goes off automatically.
Battery life (when using the Bluetooth connection)
About 3.0 to 5.5 hours when playing back music files with the speakers on FL-N01
About 6.5 hours when playing back music files with the supplied Open-ear earphones
Recommended computer environment
Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7 SP1, Mac OS® X v10.11, Mac OS® X v10.10, Mac OS® X v10.9
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There is no guarantee that all computers with the environment above work with FL-N01.
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A home-built computer is not supported.
Note
To protect the battery from high/low-temperature environments, charging may stop. Charging may also stop if it takes a long time. In this case, FLN01 tells you that the internal temperature of FL-N01 becomes hot, the indicator light flashes twice quickly, then FL-N01 will turn off. This is not a
malfunction. Change locations to where the ambient temperature is between 5 °C and 35 °C (41 °F and 95 °F). Then disconnect and reconnect
the supplied micro-USB cable, and charge FL-N01 again.
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Even if you do not intend to use FL-N01 for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every six months to maintain its performance.
Never use a device other than a computer to charge FL-N01, including commercially available AC adaptors, etc.
Related Topic
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Connecting to a computer
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Checking the battery level
You can check the battery level by talking to FL-N01.
Set FL-N01 to ready for operation.
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Select one of the following methods to set FL-N01 to ready for operation.
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Tell FL-N01 “Listen up Nigel
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Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
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Press the voice input button on FL-N01.
You will hear a sound*2 from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL -N01 is ready for operation.
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*2
Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
Within a few seconds after hearing the sound, tell FL-N01 "Check battery."
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You will hear a sound*3 from FL-N01 which reminds you that FL -N01 has received your voice input.
When you hear the error sound
Check for the sound
*2
*4
and "Failed to recognize. Try one more time." from FL-N01
that indicates FL-N01 is ready for operation.
Tell FL-N01 "Check battery" again.
You do not need to go back to step
When you hear the error sound
Go back to step
*2
Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
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Hear the sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
*4
Hear the error sound (Playback may require the latest browser.)
FL-N01 tells you the battery level.
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and try the procedures again.
*4
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and "Failed to recognize." from FL -N01
To cancel inputting voice command
After step , press the voice input button on FL-N01.
If you cannnot control FL-N01 well
See "How to control FL-N01" for details.
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Hint
You can also check the battery level on the status screen of the “Future Lab Program N” app.
Related Topic
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Using the dedicated smartphone app “Future Lab Program N”
How to control FL - N01
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Power on/Power off
Press and hold the (power) button for 4 seconds until FL-N01 vibrates.
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A: Indicator light
(power) button
B:
After about 70 seconds, FL - N01 will power on and you will hear the announcement that FL-N01 is ready for operation.
To activate sleep mode
Press the (power) button.
To release from sleep mode, press the
(power) button again.
To power off
Press and hold the (power) button for more than 4 seconds.
Note
It takes about one and a half minutes longer to boot-up FL-N01 than usual when 2,000 music files are stored on the built-in memory of FL-N01.
Related Topic
About the indicators
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Items of Initial Setup (Android)
Bluetooth connection by One-Touch (NFC)
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as
smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, Bluetooth pairing - can be achieved
easily by simply touching NFC- compatible devices together (i.e., at the N- Mark symbol or location designated on each device).
1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked.
2. Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on.
3. Touch FL-N01 with the smartphone.
Touch the smartphone on the N- Mark of FL-N01. Keep touching FL-N01 with the smartphone until the smartphone vibrates.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone.
Follow the on- screen instructions to complete pairing and connection.
If you do not setup Bluetooth settings
You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:
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Some of the functions in device mode (when playing back music files)
Some of the functions for taking photos
Hint
If you cannot connect FL-N01, try the following.
Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked and move the smartphone slowly over the N-Mark of FL-N01.
If the smartphone is in a case, remove the case.
Manual Bluetooth pairing
Follow the on- screen instructions of the app to pair and connect with a smartphone.
1. Press and hold the custom button of FL-N01 for at least 3 seconds.
2. Open the Bluetooth setting screen of the smartphone.
3. Set the Bluetooth function of the smartphone to on.
4. Select [FL-N01] from the detected devices.
If you do not setup Bluetooth settings
You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:
Some of the functions in device mode (when playing back music files)
Some of the functions for taking photos
Bluetooth tethering
To enjoy the full -functions of FL-N01, perform a Bluetooth tethering setting on your smartphone. An initial contract with a mobile
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provider may be required to use this function. For details about a Bluetooth tethering contract, contact your mobile provider.
1. Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup, then connect FL-N01 and your smartphone via
Bluetooth.
2. Open the Bluetooth tethering setting on your smartphone.
3. Set your smartphone's Bluetooth tethering setting to on.
If you do not setup Bluetooth tethering settings
You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:
Some of the functions in Personalized Radio service
Some of the voice commands
Signing in to Personalized Radio service
A Facebook account is required to use the Personalized Radio service.
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If you do not have a Facebook account, create a new one on the Facebook site.
By signing in to a Facebook account, you can enjoy the Personalized Radio service such as Mail, Social Feeds, and other
segments.
If you do not sign with Facebook
You can only enjoy the limited Personalized Radio service.
Life Snap
FL-N01 detects when you are in activity (cycling, running or walking), which you have selected on the “Future Lab Program N”
app, and automatically takes photos at intervals. Since photos are automatically taken, you can enjoy unexpected scenes.
Related Topic
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Items of Initial Setup (iPhone)
Bluetooth pairing
Follow the on- screen instructions of the app to pair and connect with an iPhone.
1. Press and hold the custom button of FL-N01 for at least 3 seconds.
2. Open the Bluetooth setting screen of the iPhone.
3. Set the Bluetooth function of the iPhone to on.
4. Select [FL-N01] from the detected devices.
5. When Bluetooth pairing is complete, return to this app and tap [Next].
6. Tap [Connect].
7. If the dialog box appears, tap [Pair].
Hint
A Bluetooth connection has been completed when [FL-N01] and [FL-N01_BLE] appear on the Bluetooth connection screen of your iPhone. Do not
delete these model names from the Bluetooth connection screen of your iPhone.
If you do not setup Bluetooth settings
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You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:
Some of the functions in device mode (when playing back music files)
Some of the functions for taking photos
Personal Hotspot
To enjoy the full -functions of FL-N01, perform a Personal Hotspot setting on your iPhone. An initial contract with a mobile
provider may be required to use this function. For details about a Personal Hotspot contract, contact your mobile provider.
1. Follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup, then connect FL-N01 and your iPhone via Bluetooth.
2. Open the Personal Hotspot setting on your iPhone.
3. Set the Personal Hotspot setting of your iPhone to on.
If you do not setup Personal Hotspot settings
You can enjoy the limited functions of FL -N01 such as:
Some of the functions in Personalized Radio service
Some of the voice commands
Signing in to Personalized Radio service
A Facebook account is required to use the Personalized Radio service.
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If you do not have a Facebook account, create a new one on the Facebook site.
By signing in to a Facebook account, you can enjoy the Personalized Radio service such as Mail, Social Feeds, and other
segments.
If you do not sign with Facebook
You can only enjoy the limited Personalized Radio service.
Life Snap
FL-N01 detects when you are in activity (cycling, running or walking), which you have selected on the “Future Lab Program N”
app, and automatically takes photos at intervals. Since photos are automatically taken, you can enjoy unexpected scenes.
Related Topic
Installing the “Future Lab Program N” app
Taking photos at intervals automatically (Life Snap)
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Future Lab Program N
FL-N01
Wearing FL- N01
Wear FL-N01 on your neck so that the camera is on your right-hand side.
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Note
Do not cover FL-N01 with cloth such as a collar, etc. to maximize the functions of FL-N01.
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