English LG Electronics BLUETOOTH Hands-free Car Kit HFB-510 User manual All rights reserved. LG Electronics Inc., 2009 Note : For the best performance and to prevent any damage to, or misuse of the HFB-510, please read all of the information carefully prior to using the HFB-510. Any modifications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc. Table of Contents Introduction
- Included in package Part description How to use
- Recommended installation position
- Charging
- Low battery
- Battery status
- Solar charging status
- Language Selection
- Name alert
- Power on
- Power Vibration
- Power off
- Pairing Easy Pairing Manual Pairing
- Auto Reconnect
- Volume control
- Calling Answering a call Making a call Voice dialing*
Last number redial*
Ending a call Transferring a call*
Call waiting*
Call reject*
Mute Multipoint
- Multipoint Connect Summary of button functions LED indication and signal sound Troubleshooting Specification Precautions Declaration of confirmation Additional information Limited warranty Important safety information WARNINGS 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 16 16 16 Introduction The LG Bluetooth Hands-free car kit HFB-510 is a solar-powered wireless hands-free car kit utilising Bluetooth technology with a slim and fashionable design. This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting the Headset or Handsfree Bluetooth profiles. Included in package Ensure that the items mentioned below are all included in the package. If any item is missing, please contact the dealer. Hands-free car kit User manual Window mount Car charger Suction cups Emergency battery cable Warranty Card Warning Card 2 3 Part description Front Volume UP /
Down Button Back Solar Module 4 CALL Button Speaker Charging Port Power Switch ON VIBRATION OFF Recommend installation position How to use
- For the best performance, the HFB-510 should be positioned and installed on the windshield in front of the driver's seat.
* WARNING :
1. The HFB-510 must be positioned on the windshield in a way so that it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. 2. Do not position the HFB-510 in the way of any of your vehicle's airbags. Charging
- Using the car charger Remove the cover on the charging port and connect the included LG charger. When the HFB-510 is charging the red LED indicator flashes slowly. It takes 3 hours to fully charge the hands-free car kit. When charging is complete, the red LED indicator will turn off.
- Using solar power Direct the solar panel on the back of the hands-free car kit toward the sun.
(Please refer to the recommended installation position, as mentioned above.) If the car kit receives sufficient sunlight for 2 hours, you can talk for a duration of up to 1 hour. When using solar power to charge the HFB-510, the talk time and the standby time will be extended, without any need to plug in the charge.
* WARNING : Do not attempt to charge the HFB-510 with any charger other than the one provided in the box. Using another charger may damage the HFB-510. Low battery
- When the battery status is lower than 10% of its full charge, the flashing blue LED will change to a flashing red LED. Battery status
- By pressing the VOL UP button and VOL DOWN button simultaneously and then quickly releasing them, the battery status is indicated by the TTS(Text to Speech). TTS message Battery full Battery half Battery low Battery very low, need to charge 5 How to use Solar charging status
- Pressing and holding the VOL DOWN button for 3 seconds, the solar charging status is indicated by the number of green LED flashes every 5 seconds.
- After a minute, solar charging indication will be deactivated automatically. Number of green 4 flashes 3 flashes 2 flashes 1 flash LED flashes Solar charging Fully charged Well charged Low charge No charge status Language Selection
- You can change TTS language by Pressing and holding the VOL UP button and VOL DOWN button for at least 3 seconds. After announcing Please select language choose your language using VOL DOWN button or VOL UP button then select language by briefly pressing CALL button.
- If an incoming call or power off happen before you select language, you have to start from the beginning.
- UK English French German Italian European Spanish Name alert
[Name alert]
The HFB-510 is capable to announce caller name (or number) via multi-language TTS engine. If your handset supports downloading the phone book on BT link, The hands-free car kit will download phone book when connected to handset. After phone book downloaded, when there is an incoming call, you can hear ring and caller name (or number) like "Call from Robert". NOTE : Name Alert feature is only available if your handset supports downloading the phone book on BT link. If your handset is not supported it, HFB-510 will be ringing or announcing caller number during incoming call. While downloading phone book you can hear number alert instead of name alert. Up to 2000 phone numbers can be stored in each handset.
[Name alert on/off]
- To activate the Name alert function, press VOL UP button for 3 seconds.
- To release the Name alert function, press VOL UP button for 3 seconds again.
- When the Name alert function is activated, you will hear a ring tone and Name
(or number) alert on incoming call. And when ending a call, TTS speech will be prompt saying the current battery status. How to use Power on
- Move the PWR switch to the mic side.
- The blue LED indicator will flickers quickly 5 times.
- After TTS speech will be saying Ready and the current battery status.
- With the PWR switch is in ON position, HFB-510 will not be turned off automatically. Power Vibration
- Move the PWR switch to the middle side, then Auto Powered On function will
- The car-kit will be turned on automatically under various vibration conditions be enabled. such as closing the door.
- The car-kit might not be turned on if the vibration is too weak.
- The blue LED indicator will flickers quickly 5 times.
- You will hear TTS speech and will be prompted by "ready" and the current
- Disconnected from the handset, the carkit will be turned off automatically after battery status. 10 minutes. Power off
- Move the PWR switch to the charging port side.
- You will hear TTS speech will be prompted saying Powering down and the blue LED indicator will be flickers fast 5 times. Pairing
- Prior to using the hands-free car kit for the first time, you must pair it with a Bluetooth-enabled handset.
- There are 2 pairing mode methods with the HFB-510. 1) Easy Pairing With the power off, Move the PWR switch to the mic side, to turn on the HFB-
510. The hands-free car kit will enter Auto-Reconnect mode, for 40 seconds
(If your hands-free car kit has been previously paired to the handset, the headset will automatically reconnect to the handset, when the HFB-510 is powered on.) After then, the HFB-510 will automatically enter pairing mode. TTS Speech will be prompted saying Please pair phone now and the all LED indicator will shows a solid all light, when the device entered Pairing Mode.
(The LED indicator is on 2 seconds, and off 2 seconds.) Using your handset, find the Bluetooth menu and search for or add new devices. Select LG HFB-510 from the list of devices and pair it with your handset. When asked for the Pass/PIN code during the pairing procedure, please enter 0000 (4 zeros). 6 7 How to use How to use Once pairing has completed successfully, TTS speech will be prompted saying Pairing successful to phone. After pairing successfully, be sure to Connect to the LG HFB-510. Once connecting has completed successfully, TTS speech will be prompted If you want to pair with a different device in the future, the hands-free car kit saying Connected to phone. must be placed in pairing mode. If the hands-free car kit is in pairing mode for 3 minutes without being connected to a handset, the HFB-510 will automatically turn off. 2) Manual pairing With the power off, press and hold the CALL button and move the PWR switch to the mic side. TTS Speech will be prompted saying Please pair phone now and the all LED indicator will shows a solid all light, when the device entered Pairing Mode.
(The LED indicator is on 2 seconds, and off 2 seconds.) Using your handset, find the Bluetooth menu and search for or add new devices. Select LG HFB-510 from the list of devices and pair it with your handset. When asked for the Pass/PIN code during the pairing procedure, please enter 0000 (4 zeros). Once pairing has completed successfully, TTS speech will be prompted saying Pairing successful to phone. After pairing successfully, be sure to Connect to the LG HFB-510. Once connecting has completed successfully, TTS speech will be prompted If you want to pair with a different device in the future, the hands-free car kit saying Connected to phone. must be placed in pairing mode. If the hands-free car kit is in pairing mode for 3 minutes without being connected to a handset, the HFB-510 will automatically turn off. Auto Reconnect
- When the HFB-510 turns off (accidentally or intentionally) while connected to a handset, the hands-free car kit will automatically reconnect when the HFB-
510 is turned back on (as long as both devices are within the required range of 33ft. of 10m).
[Out of range]
- When the HFB-510 and your handset are separated by a distance of 33 feet
(10 meters) or more, the HFB-510 and handset will disconnected. When the handset and HFB-510 are brought back within the required distance, the HFB-510 will automatically reconnect with the handset.
- If the HFB-510 and handset do not automatically reconnect when they are back within the required range, briefly press the CALL button on the HFB-510 to reconnect manually. Note : If the HFB-510 and handset are out of range for 10 minutes, HFB-510 will automatically turn off, to help save power. Volume control
- Briefly press the VOL UP or VOL DOWN button to adjust the speaker volume.
- There are eight levels of speaker volume. Calling Answering a call
- When there is an incoming call, the HFB-510 will be a ring and Name alert.
- Briefly press the CALL button to answer an incoming call. Making a call
- If you make a call from the hands-free car kit, the call will (subject to phone settings) automatically transfer to the hands-free car kit. If the call is not automatically transferred, you can manually transfer the call by briefly pressing the CALL button on the HFB-510 (handset and hands-free car kit must be paired). Voice dialing*
- Briefly press the CALL button to activate Voice Command. You will get the best results if you record the voice dialing tag through your hands-free car kit. NOTE : If the handset does not support Voice Dialing, it is possible that performing this action will activate Last Number redial. Last number redial*
- Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second to activate Last Number Redial. The hands-free car kit will beep, and call the last number dialed. Ending a call
- Briefly press the CALL button. Transferring a call*
- While on a call on your handset, briefly press the CALL button to transfer the audio to the hands-free car kit. (handset and hands-free car kit must be paired).
- And to transfer a call from the hands-free car kit to handset, press and hold VOL UP button for 1 second. Call waiting*
- Answer a second call without hanging up the first call by pressing the CALL for 1 second. Press the CALL button for 1 second to return to the original call.
- Briefly press the CALL button to terminate both calls at once. Call reject*
- Activate Call Reject by pressing the pressing the CALL button for 1 second when the hands-free car kit ring or name alerting. 8 9 How to use Summary of button functions Mute
- To activate the mute function, press VOL DOWN button for 1 second; this will mute your voice to the other party while on a phone call.
- To release the mute function, press VOL DOWN button for 1 second again.
- When the mute function is activated, you will hear a beep periodically.
* The *indicates that these functions are only available when the mobile phone supports them. For additional information regarding these functions, refer to the user manual of your Bluetooth mobile phone. Multipoint HFB-510 is capable of having two handsets connected to the hands-free car kit at the same time. This will give you the freedom of having your hands-free car kit to operate both of your handsets
[Multipoint Connect]
- Pair the hands-free car kit with one of your Bluetooth-enabled handsets.
- Turn off the hands-free car kit.
- With the power off, press and hold the CALL button and move the PWR switch to the mic side to enter Manual Pairing mode.
- Pair and connect the hands-free car kit with your other Bluetooth-enabled handsets.
- Go back and connect the first paired handset to the hands-free car kit. NOTE : Calling functions work with the most recently outgoing called handset. Summary of button functions Function HFB-510 Status Power on Power off Power on by vibration Power off Power on Power off Talking Volume up Talking Volume down Transferring a call Talking Ringing Talking Talking Answering a call Ending a call Call waiting Last number redialing Idle Voice dialing Idle 10 Action Move the PWR switch to the mic side Move the PWR switch to the middle Move the PWR switch to the charging port side Briefly press the VOL UP button Briefly press the VOL DOWN button
- Handset to hands-free car kit Briefly press the CALL button(handset and HFB-
510 must be paired)
- Hands-free car kit to handset Press and hold the VOL UP button for 1 second Briefly press the CALL button Briefly press the CALL button Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second Briefly press the CALL button Call reject Pairing (Manual) Ringing Power off Mute on Mute off Battery status check Talking Mute on Idle Solar charging status check Enter the Language selection mode Change language Language select Name alert on/off Idle Idle Language selection mode Language selection mode Idle Press the CALL button for 1 second Press and hold the CALL button and move the PWR switch to the mic side. Press and hold the VOL DOWN button for 1 second Press and hold the VOL DOWN button for 1 second Briefly Press the VOL UP buttons and VOL DOWN button simultaneously Press and hold the VOL DOWN buttons for 3 seconds Press and hold the VOL UP button and VOL DOWN button for 3 seconds Briefly press VOL UP button or VOL DOWN button Briefly press CALL button Press and hold the VOL UP button for 3 seconds LED indication and signal sound HFB-510 Status Signal sound LED indcation Power on Power off Pairing Pairing successful The blue LED indicator flickers fast 5 times TTS (Ready +
current battery status) TTS (Powering down) The blue LED indicator flickers fast 5 times The all LED indicator flickers at 2 second TTS (Please Pair phone Now) intervals. (The LED indicator is on 2 seconds, and off 2 seconds.) The blue LED indicator flickers twice every 5 seconds The blue LED indicator flickers once every 5 TTS (Pairing successful to phone)
(Connected to phone) seconds Handsfree / Headset TTS Profile connected Handsfree / Headset No beep Profile disconnected Unintentional loss of TTS (Out of range) The all LED indicator flickers twice every 5 connection Incoming call The blue LED indicator flickers twice every 5 seconds seconds The blue LED indicator flickers once every 5 seconds The blue LED indicator flickers once every 5 End call periodically Ring tone and name
(or number) TTS (end call +
current battery status) seconds Charging No beep Charging completed No beep Solar charging status No beep The red LED indicator flickers slowly The red LED indicator is off The green LED indicator flickers 1 ~ 4 times every 5 seconds by current solar charging status The red LED indicator flickers same with blue LED Battery power is low No beep 11 Troubleshooting Precautions Status To check Corrective action Do not drop the unit from high places. Charge the battery Does not turn on Check whether the battery of the HFB-510 is fully charged. Check whether your mobile phone Determine whether your handset Unable to communicate with supports the Headset and/or the LG Bluetooth Hands-free car kit Check whether the HFB-510 HFB-510 Unable to pair the HFB-510 with is on. 1 second to turn on the HFB-510 Bluetooth device Check and make sure the HFB-510 When the power is off, press and battery is low. Check and make sure the HFB-510 Press and hold the PWR button for supports the Headset or Handsfree Bluetooth profile(s). Charge the battery. Handsfree Bluetooth Profile(s). is placed in pairing mode. Extremely low or Check the speaker volume. loud speaker volume hold CALL button for at least 5 seconds to place the HFB-510 in the pairing mode Press either the VOL UP button or the VOL DOWN button to control the volume accordingly Specifications Name of product Bluetooth Specification Supported profiles Frequency Transmitting output Cover range Battery Standby time Talk time Charging time A wireless device for wireless data communication system (LG HFB-510) V2.1 (EDR disabled) HFP, HSP, GAP, SDAP 2.402GHz ~ 2.480 GHz(ISM band) Class2 Within 10m / 33ft 3.7V, Li-polymer, 780mA Up to 1100 hours Up to 16 hours Using charger Using solar power Approximateely 3 h Approximateely 33 h
(For a complete charge) Operation temperature Dimension / Weight
-10 ~ 60 104.2 x 66.5 x 24 (mm) / 90 (g) 12 Do not modify, repair, or take apart. Do not expose directly to water, alcohol, benzene, etc. for clearing. Do not expose directly to flammables. Do not place or keep the unit near flammables. Keep unit away from humidity & dust. Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Please only use the hands-free car kit with an LG original charger. Otherwise the hands-free might be damaged. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 13 Declaration of confirmation Additional Information FCC NOTICE TO USERS :
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 user's authority to operate the device. CE NOTICE TO USERS :
Hereby, [LG Electronics Inc.], declares that this [HFB-510] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Additional Information 1. Radio frequency exposure This Bluetooth Hands-free car kit, HFB-510, 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. The output power of the radio transmitter is low, 0.001 watt. Your Bluetooth Hands-free car kit is designed to operate in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when used any compatible LG Electronics mobile phone. 2. 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. 3. Emergency calls IMPORTANT!
This Bluetooth Hands-free car kit and the electronic device connected to the Hands-free car kit operate using radio signals, 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 Hands-free car kit and the electronic device connected to the Hands-free car kit 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. 14 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
+60(+140F) or under -20(-4F). 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 +10(+50F) and
+45(+113F). For your safety, do not remove the battery incorperated in the product. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. 5. Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth Hands-free car kit The battery in your Bluetooth Hands-free car kit must be disposed of properly and should never be placed in municipal waste. The LG Electronics service partner removing battery will dispose of it according to local regulations. 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 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.
- THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL LG ELECTRONICS OR ITS VENDORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
* Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable national legislation in force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. 15 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 you 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 you 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 Headset at 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. Using Headsets safely Use of Headsets 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. WARNINGS WARNINGS - The failure to avoid the following hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Never let your use of this HFB-510 Hands-Free Car kit, or use of a device cradled within the HFB-510 Hands-Free Car kit, divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle, always observe safe driving rules and obey all traffic laws. All adjustments to or repositioning of the HFB-510 Hands-Free Car kit or any device cradled within the HFB-510 Hands-Free Car kit should be done when the vehicle is safely parked or stopped. When installing the unit in a vehicle, make sure the unit is secure and does not obstruct the driver's view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls. Do not mount this product near or over an airbag cover panel within an airbag deployment zone. In some states certain operations of devices capable of use with this unit, including video functionality, while driving is illegal. In addition, some states prohibit or restrict the manner in which drivers may suction mount devices to their windshields. Please consult your local laws to determine whether any of the foregoing regulations apply. 16