LG Tone Style HBS-SL5 Bluetooth Neckband Earbuds User Manual

LG Tone Style HBS-SL5 Bluetooth Neckband Earbuds

Safety Cautions

• Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
• Do not place the product near excessive heat or flammable 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 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 fire or electric shock.
• If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before using this device.
• For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
• The lithium-ion polymer battery is a hazardous component that can cause injury.
• Battery replacement by an unqualified professional can cause damage to your device.
• In order to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, disconnect the device when fully charged, and always use an easily accessible power outlet for charging your device.
• 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 not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.

Precautions When Using the Product

Refer to the following to use the product for its normal life span.

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 definition.

Product Components

Product Description

• The Speaker function is only supported in the HBS-SL6S model. In the HBS-SL5 model that does not support the Speaker function, there is no Speaker and Speaker/Earphone Mode Switch. The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, a control sound is played twice or at length when controlling the volume at high volumes.

Power On/Off

• The blue LED blinks, and an alert sounds when you turn the product on or off.

Pairing and Connecting

• Put in your earbuds to easily pair and connect by following the voice prompts.
• NOTE: If you are prompted for the authorization code (PIN code), type 0000.
• If you hear that the battery is insufficient, recharge the battery before proceeding with pairing. If pairing is not completed within three minutes, the power automatically turns off.
• If this happens, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.

Connecting Quickly

1. From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
2. On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.
3. The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.
4. From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect. NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of an HBS-SL6S model, LG HBS-SL6S is displayed).
5. A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.

Fast Pair

1. From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
2. On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.
3. The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.
4. Place the mobile phone whose screen is unlocked or a device to be connected nearby, and connect it to the headset according to the instructions on the screen.
5. A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.

NOTE: It only supports Android™ 6.0 or above. Before connecting the headset, configure the mobile device or the device to be connected to use the location information.

Connecting Manually (pairing with another phone or re-pairing)

1. While the headset is turned off, press the MFB and the Volume Button (Previous) simultaneously for two seconds or more.
2. The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset switches to Search mode.
3. From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect.

NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of an HBS-SL6S model, LG HBS-SL6S is displayed).

Multiple Connections

The headset can be connected to two devices, such as a mobile phone and a PC, simultaneously. NOTE: If the headset is simultaneously connected to two devices, the main functions work based on the “Main Connected Device.”

1. To connect multiple devices, turn off the headset while the product is connected to one device.
2. Perform 1 to 3 under “Connecting Manually.” This device becomes the “Main Connected Device.”
3. Try to connect to the headset using a previously connected device. This device becomes the “Sub Connected Device.”

Automatic Reconnection

• If you turn on the headset, it will automatically connect to the most recent device (Main or Sub Connected Device) it was connected to. (If a device cannot be found, Search mode will be activated.)
• If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search for your product on the device you want to connect to and connect it manually.

Indicator Lamp

Mobile Calling Functions

NOTE: The Voice Dial function works on the Main Connected Device or on the device on which you made the last call. (The Voice Dial function may work differently depending on the mobile phone being used.)

Playing Music

Switching Music Players

To switch to a different music playback device when multiple devices are connected, stop the currently playing music and then play music from the device of your choice.

Speaker Mode (HBS-SL6S only)

If you slide the Speaker/Earphones Mode Switch to the Speaker mode position, the device will enter Speaker mode.

Battery Charging and Alerts

• Open the Charging Port cover and connect the charger to the Charging Port.
• The headset is turned off while being charged. NOTE: If the temperature is too high or too low, the status indicator lamp blinks red, and the battery is not charged. For more information on the battery, go to [Additional Information] > [5. Battery information.
• Press and hold the Volume Button for one second in idle mode to check the Indicator Lamp and battery level by voice.

Vibration Alert Settings

• The headset is set to Vibration Alert by default. To enable or disable Vibration Alert, press and hold the Volume Button for two seconds in idle mode.

NOTE: If you turn off the vibration alerts, it will not vibrate even when a call is being received or you are out of communication range.

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 the surroundings 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, press the MFB on the product to connect to it manually.
• If a device that is not in use goes out of communication range when multiple devices are connected, the product vibrates, and a voice message indicates that the connection is lost. In this case, the automatic reconnection function is not supported.

LG Tone & Talk™

Tone & Talk supports various functions, including text & voice directions and calling. Search for “LG Tone & Talk” in the Google Play store (Android™ OS) or in the App Store® (iOS) to install Tone & Talk. You can scan the QR code on the right to install Tone & Talk. NOTE: Some features in Tone & Talk may not be activated on iOS devices.

Troubleshooting

Specifications and Features

• 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.

Declaration of Confirmation

FCC NOTICE TO USERS:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer (or party responsible) for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void the user’s authority to operate the device. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Google, Android, Google Play, the Google Play logo, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.

Additional Information

1. Radio frequency exposure

This Bluetooth Wireless 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 fields (microwaves) in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz. 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.

2. 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.

3. Potentially explosive atmosphere

Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although this is uncommon, your electronic device could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.

4. Emergency calls

IMPORTANT! This Bluetooth headset and the electronic device connected to the headset operate using radio signals and mobile and landline networks, as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (e.g., medical emergencies). Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the headset and the electronic device connected to the headset must be switched on and in a service area with adequate mobile signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all mobile phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider.

5. 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 first few times it is used. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +50°C (+122°F) or below -10°C (+14°F). For maximum battery capacity, use the battery at room temperature. If the battery is used in low temperatures, its capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between +10°C (+50°F) and +45°C (+113°F).

6. 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 LG Electronics service partner that removes the battery will dispose of it according to local regulations. In case a rechargeable battery is included in this product, the entire device should be recycled in compliance with rechargeable battery recycling standards because of the internal battery. To dispose of properly, call (800) 822-8837 or visit www.call2recycle.org.

7. Conditions

• 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.
• If LG Electronics repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will become the property of LG Electronics.

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 one (1) 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.

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