FAIRPHONE Fairbuds Earbuds User Guide

: August 16, 2024
: FAIRPHONE

Table of Contents

FAIRPHONE Fairbuds Earbuds
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
What’s in the box?
Charging & Connecting
Sound & Phone Calls
Health and Safety
Maintenance, care and storage
Warranty
CONTACT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FAIRPHONE Fairbuds Earbuds

Product Information

Specifications

Charging case included
Earbuds for both left and right ears
USB-C port for charging
LED battery indicator

Product Usage Instructions

Place both earbuds in the charging case.
Connect the USB-C cable to the charging port on the case.
Check the LED indicator to monitor the battery status.
To adjust the sound, tap on the earbuds or swipe up.
To accept an incoming call, tap once.
To decline a call, swipe down.
Use voice assistant by tapping twice.
To end an active call, tap thrice.
Avoid prolonged high-volume levels to prevent hearing damage.
Follow proper battery disposal guidelines to prevent risks of explosion.
Clean Fairbuds with a cloth and store in a dry place away from extreme temperatures.
Avoid using Fairbuds after exposure to liquids to prevent skin irritation.

FAQ

Q: How do I replace the battery of my Fairbuds?
A: To replace the battery, ensure you use an original Fairbuds battery conforming to model number AUFBAT-1 / LIR1054. Refer to our Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions.
Q: How should I clean my Fairbuds?
A: Use a cloth to wipe away dust and oil. Avoid aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Store in the provided pouch in a clean, dry place.
Q: What should I do if I experience skin irritation while using Fairbuds?
A: Stop using the Fairbuds immediately and consult a physician if you experience skin irritation. Contact us at www.fairphone.com/support for further assistance.

What’s in the box?

If you don’t need it, we don’t include it. And if you do, check out our shop.

Support & Tutorials

fairphone.com/support

Register your extended warranty at

fairphone.com/warranty

Charging & Connecting

Sound & Phone Calls

Health and Safety

Please read these precautions carefully to ensure you are using your Fairbuds safely.
Audio properties and hearing precautions

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not use your Fairbuds at high volume levels for prolonged periods.

Charging and Battery

Charge your Fairbuds with a USB type C cable and USB-compatible charger (5V DC, 1A). Only charge your Fairbuds using a cable or charger that follows the IEC/EN 62684, IEC/EN 62680-1-2, and IEC/EN 62680-1-3 standards, like the one you can find on shop.fairphone.com/shop/category/accessories-5. Failure to use compatible charging accessories can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the device and the accessories. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause electric shock.
Only use a PC as a source of energy for charging if you are already using the PC for another use, to reduce energy consumption during charging.
Icon 1 on page 6 indicates a separate collection for batteries. Please consult your municipality’s website should you need further clarification on the separate waste recycling program.

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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 environment can result in an explosion or 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.
Your battery is a lithium-ion battery. Please do not puncture or damage the battery as it has a risk of explosion. Do not use this battery at high temperatures or expose it to excessive heat, as sustained exposure to high (or low) temperatures may affect the
Fairbuds operations. Keep your Fairbuds in a well-ventilated area when using or charging it. Use your device within the temperature range of -10 °C to +40 °C. Do not charge the device when the environment temperature is below 0 °C or above +40 °C.
If you need to replace your battery, ensure that it is an original Fairbuds. Fairphone only supports and takes responsibility for batteries conforming with the model number AUFBAT-1 / LIR1054, like the one you can find on https://shop.fairphone.com/en/spare-parts. Do not use any other battery as it may pose a risk to your device and your health and safety.
For instructions on how to replace the battery safely, please check our Quick Start Guide.

Maintenance, care and storage

To keep your Fairbuds clean, you can use a cloth to wipe away dust and oil.
Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
Store your Fairbuds in the protective pouch that is provided.
Do not store other items in the case provided.
Ensure you store in a clean, dry place.
Avoid storing them in direct sunlight or in extreme heat or cold.

Skin Irritations
To avoid skin irritation and damage to your Fairbuds, avoid usage after exposure to liquids such as soap, shampoo, makeup, sunscreen, lotions, and any other irritants that can potentially cause skin irritation. If you experience redness, swelling, itchiness, or any other irritation, we recommend that you stop using your Fairbuds and that you may want to consult your physician immediately and please contact us at www.fairphone.com/support.

Situational Safety

Using your Fairbuds in some circumstances may distract you and might cause a dangerous situation (for example, while driving a car).
Ensure that you are aware of the road safety rules in your area and the specific prohibition or restriction on the use of earbuds (e.g. in hospitals or on airplanes).

Medical devices

Your Fairbuds contain magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.

Disposal

Please do not dispose of your Fairbuds with household waste. Icon 1 on page 6 indicates a separate waste collection for batteries.
When this product or its battery reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities for safe disposal or recycling. Please consult your municipality website should you need further clarification on the separate waste recycling program.

Warranty

This product is covered by the Fairphone Warranty.
The Fairphone Warranty is a manufacturer warranty covering any manufacturing defects, including improper or inferior workmanship to materials, and design during the designated warranty period of 24 months for the earbuds.
This warranty does not include malfunctions or defects as a result of improper handling or normal wear and tear.
For the full warranty and applicable warranty exclusions, please visit www.fairphone.com/legal.
If you notice any defects or malfunctions in your product, please inform the Fairphone customer support team immediately.
Failing to do so on time, may influence how diligently the issue can be handled. Please contact us at: www.fairphone.com/support.
The Fairphone Warranty does not replace, restrict, limit or otherwise affect your rights under consumer law.

Legal and Privacy Information

The essential Fairphone legal information about the use of your Fairbuds is available on www.fairphone.com/en/legal. Our Privacy
Policy describes how we gather, use and protect your personal information. Read more at www.fairphone.com/en/legal.

Support and Returns

For additional information about configuring, using, updating and repairing your Fairbuds, plus frequently asked questions, tutorials and our community forum, visit www.fairphone.com/support. If you change your mind and want to return a product purchased through the Fairphone online store, you are entitled to do so within 14 calendar days from the delivery date without giving any reason.
To initiate a return and receive the return address, please contact the Fairphone Customer Support team at www.fairphone.com/support.

Declaration of conformity in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Fairphone hereby declares that the radio equipment is compliant with the RED Directive (2014/53/EU), RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC No 1907/2006), WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) (represented by icon 4 on page 6), EU Directive on batteries and accumulators (represented by icon 1 on page 6), waste batteries and accumulators (2006/66/EC) and its amendments and their respective UK legislation as a result of Brexit (EU Exit) Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206).
This compliance is also shown by displaying, the CE marking and the UKCA marking on the Fairphone
The full text of the EU and UK declaration of conformity is available here: www.fairphone.com/en/legal/declaration-of-conformity/