LG FN6 TONE Free Bluetooth Stereo Headset Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
LG TONE FRE
Bluetooth® LG Stereo Headset

NOTE: For the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the headset, please read all of the information carefully prior to using the headset.
Any modifications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.

TONE-FP9
TONE-FP9W
TONE-FP9E

****Google Play
https://apps.apple.com/app/lg-tone-talk-free/id1498881097

App Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.tonentalkplus.tonentalkfree

www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in the manual.
*A mid-sized ear gel is attached to the earbud by default.

CAUTION
Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a nonauthentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty.
Use the USB  Type C™ cable/USB-C™ to the AUX  cable provided with the product.

**Overview

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[Charging Case]

[Earbuds]

Make sure that the charging terminal is not soiled with a foreign substance.
The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

How to pair

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the mobile phone or the device to reconnect.
2. Open the cover of the charging case with the earbuds mounted on the case. Press and hold the touchpad of the left or right earbud for 3 to 5 seconds until the battery status indicator blinks in blue.
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™ 6.0 or higher, and requires configuring Bluetooth and location information settings of the mobile device.)
4. If the pop-up does not appear, select [LG-TONE-FP9] from the Bluetooth menu on the mobile phone and connect it (for users of iOS or Android 5.0 or lower versions).

CAUTION: In the list of Bluetooth-connected devices, LG-TONE-FP9_LE is not the correct model name for the connection. Check the model name in use and connect with the model name without “LE”. If the earbud model name is abnormally displayed on the Android device, change the model name in the Bluetooth menu of the Connected Device Settings.
NOTE: To connect with another device, perform the above procedure again.

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.

Wearing Earbuds

1. Separate the earbuds from the charging case and adjust them so that they fit comfortably in your ears.
   NOTE: You can use ear gels that fit your ears to improve Active Noise Canceling (ANC) performance and enjoy rich music sound.

2. When you wear the earbuds, you will hear a wearing detection alarm.

Playing Music****

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Function

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Description

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Play / Pause| | : Touch the left or right earbud once.
Adjusting the Volume| | : Touch the left(Decrease volume) or right(increase volume) earbud twice.
Play Next| | : Touch the left or right earbud three times.

Mobile Calling Functions

NOTE: You can change the operation method of the function in the touchpad settings of the LG TONE Free app.

Function

| Status|

Description

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Answering Calls| Ringing| Touch the left or right earbud once.
Ending Calls| Talking| Touch the left or right earbud twice.
Making cars| Idle| if you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically connected to the headset
Receiving Calls while on the Phone| Talking| 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 finish the current call on the mobile phone.(It works differently depending on the mobile phone settings.)
Rejecting Calls| Ringing| Touch and hold the left or right earbud.

**Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

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[Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS)] The Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) function allows you to listen to the ambient sound so that you can recognize the surrounding situation and any
potential risks.

[Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)] The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) function blocks any ambient sound.
So, you can use the function to listen to music or watch a video without interference.

Touch and hold the left or right earbud to switch between the ANC mode and the LAS model.
You can set the LAS and ANC functions in the LG TONE Free app.
You can configure the Listen to the Ambient Sound mode and Conversation mode using the LG TONE Free app.
If you use the LAS or ANC function, the battery consumes faster, reducing the time you can use the product.
You can use the LAS and ANC functions while being idle, listening to music, or being on the phone.
*ANC is an acronym for Active Noise Cancellation.
CAUTION: When the LAS mode is enabled, you may hear the ambient sound become loud suddenly.
When using the ANC function outdoors, pay attention to the surrounding environment for safety.

UVnano

The charging case has a built-in UVnano LED, which allows you to use your earbuds cleanly.
If you charge the earbuds wired after mounting them on the charging case and closing the cover, the UVnano LED operates for 5 minutes.
*UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit, nanometer.

**NOTE: The UVnano indicator turns on blue while the UVnano LED is on.
The UVnano charging case eliminates up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria inside the earbud hole.
In the case of a white product, discoloring may occur in the contact area of the UVnano LED, but it does not affect the product function.
CAUTION:** Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise while the UVnano LED is on.

Charging

[Wired Charging]

When the charging cable is connected, the charging status is displayed in the charging case.
NOTE: The earbuds and the charging case are charged at the same time. The charging port on the charging case cannot be used to supply power to mobile phones, etc.

Plug and Wireless Mode (External Device Connection Mode)

You can connect the charging case to a device such as an airplane stereo system, treadmill, cassette player, radio, and TV to listen with the earbuds.

1. Push the Plug and Wireless Mode switch on the charging case to the right to activate the Plug and Wireless Mode. The battery status indicator flashes in green.
2. Open the cover of the charging case to connect the charging case to the earbuds. Once the connection is established, the battery status indicator turns on in green for 3 seconds and turns off.
3. Connect the USB Type C™ side of the USB-C™ to the AUX cable to the charging case. (The USB-C™ to AUX cable does not support the charging function.)
4. Connect the AUX side of the USB-C™ to the AUX cable to a device that you want.

NOTE: Deactivate the Plug and Wireless Mode to reconnect the earbuds to the Bluetooth device that was previously connected.
If the Plug and Wireless Mode is turned on, the earbuds and the LG TONE Free app are disconnected.
The Plug and Wireless mode does not support the call function.
The Plug and Wireless mode may not be compatible with some devices.
In airplane models in which the AUX terminal is divided into left and right channels, an adapter (separately sold) may be necessary.
If you use the Plug and Wireless mode for a long duration, the battery of the earbuds (including the charging case) may drain faster than when physically connected to a smartphone.

Checking the 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 5 minutes. Once this process is complete, the charging case’s battery status will be displayed.

Battery Status Indicator

| Remaining Battery (charger not connected)|

Charging State (charger connected)

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Red| 20% or lower| Charging
Yellow| 20% – 80%| –
Green| 80% or higher| Fully charged

NOTE: When the charging case lid is closed, the 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.

The LG TONE Free (TONE-FP9) 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.

Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions are provided to prevent any unexpected accident or damage. Please familiarise yourself with the safety precautions. The safety precautions are classified into “WARNING” and “CAUTION”.
WARNING: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in serious injury or death.
  CAUTION: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in minor injury or product damage.
WARNING
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 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.

CAUTION
Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
Do not place the product near excessive heat or flammable 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 fire 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 unqualified professional can cause damage to your device.
Do not discard the battery arbitrarily. Follow the local procedure for discarding batteries.
Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and above 15000 m altitudes.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a
safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
an environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Do not carelessly throw away old batteries. It can cause an explosion or fire.
The disposal method may vary by country and region. Dispose of it in an appropriate manner.

NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbuds clean.
Wearing earbuds for a long time may cause pain, and if humidity inside ears continues for a long time, it may cause skin trouble.

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.

Battery Status Indicator

Status

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Description

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Bluetooth Search Mode| The battery status indicator flashes in blue.
Battery below 20%| The battery status indicator turns on and off in red.
Battery 20% – 80%| The battery status indicator turns on and off in yellow.
Battery 80% or more| The battery status indicator turns on and off in green.
When there is a problem while charging| The battery status indicator flashes in red.
Charging(charger connected)| The battery status indicator turns on in red.
Charging complete (charger connected)| The battery status indicator turns on in green.

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.

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 7.0 or higher and iOS 11 or higher.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.tonentalkplus.tonentalkfree
Google Play

https://apps.apple.com/app/lg-tone-talk-free/id1498881097
App Store

Troubleshooting

If you see any of the following symptoms while using the product, make sure to recheck it. It may not be a malfunction.

Symptom

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Cause and Solution

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The power does not turn on| Check the battery level and charge it.
If unable to make a call with earbuds| If the mobile phone does not support a headset and hands-free functions, you cannot use the calling features. Check the battery level and charge it.
If unable to register earbuds to mobile phone| Check whether earbuds are turned on. Check if the earbuds have entered the search mode.- While the earbuds are inserted in the charging case, press and hold the touchpad on the left or right earbud for 3 to 5 seconds to switch to the search mode.
If you replaced the earbuds or there is a problem with the operation(Factory reset)|

While the earbuds are inserted in the charging case, press and hold the touchpad on the left or right earbud for 10 seconds or more.- The battery status indicator of the charging case flashes red and the initialization to the factory status is carried out. After initialization to the factory status, reconnect the earbuds.

*Factory reset and Search mode cannot be used in Plug and Wireless mode.

**Specifications and Features

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Item

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Comments

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Bluetooth Specifications| V 5.2 (Headset/Hands-Free/A2DP/AVRCP)
Battery| Earbud : 3.7 V / 68 mAh, Lithium-ion Charging case : 3.7 V / 390 mAh, Lithium-ion
Music Play Time Earbuds & With Charging case| ANC Off : Up to 10 & Up to 24 hours ANC On : Up to 6 & Up to 15 hours
Charging Time| 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
Rated Input Voltage| Earbud : 5 V = 136 mA Charging case : 5 V = 500 mA
Operating Temperature| 0 °C – +40 °C
Operating Humidity| 5%- 60%
Dimensions (mm) /Weight (g)| Earbud : 21.2 mm (W) X 28.3 mm (L) X 23.2 mm (H) / 5.2 g (One earbud)Charging case: 54.5 mm (W) X 54.5 mm (L) X 30 mm (H) / 36.7 g
Frequency range| 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
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*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

As per Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices:
Without permission, no company, firm or user may change the frequency, increase the power, or alter features or functions of the original design of type-approved low power radio-frequency devices.
The use of low-power radio-frequency devices shall not affect aircraft security or interfere with legal communications. If found to be interfering, the device shall cease operation immediately. Use of the device can be resumed only after the device has been improved to the point that it will not cause any interference. The legal communications mentioned above refer to radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act. Low power radio-frequency devices must accept any interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiation-emitting devices.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Android, Google Play, the Google Play logo, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.

Bluetooth®

**Additional Information

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1. Radiofrequency exposure
   This Bluetooth LG 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 2402 to 2480 MHz.
   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 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
   – When using a Bluetooth device (TV, laptop, etc.) other than the mobile phone, the sound quality may be affected by the specifications and performance of the device

3. Potentially explosive atmosphere
   Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but 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. 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° or below -10°. For maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. If the
   battery is used in low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between 0° and +45°.

5. 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.

6. 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.
   – This Warranty does not cover any failure of the product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with instructions for use and maintenance of the product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the product due to accident, modification or adjustment, acts of God, or damage resulting from the liquid.
   – This warranty does not cover product failures due to improper repair installations, modifications or service performed by a non-LG Electronics authorized person. Tampering with any of the seals on the product will void the warranty.

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.

Important Safety Information

Avoiding hearing damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your Headset at a high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing:

• Limit the amount of time you use the headset at a high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
  Please refer to your handset user guide for more information on how to adjust listening levels on your handset.

Using headsets safely
Use of a Headset to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using this device if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.

Open Source Software Notice Information
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open-source licenses, that are contained in this product, please visit https://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers, and copyright notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

RISK GROUP 2

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CAUTION : UV EMITTED FROM THIS PRODUCT EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION MAY RESULT FROM EXPOSURE.USE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING.

WARNING : IF THE DEVICE IS NOT CHARGING THE CHARGING CASE IS OPENED, THE NANO FUNCTION IS NOT ACTIVATED.

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NOTE
The complete manual is available for download from the LG Electronics website.
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IMDA Standards
DB102260

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