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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

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

Part description

Recommend installation position Front

How to use

CALL Button LED Indicator

Volume UP / Down Button

Speaker
- 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 such a way that it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. 2. Do not position the HFB-510 in the path of any of your vehicle's airbags.

Charging

- Using the car charger Remove the cover on the charging port and connect the LG charger provided. 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 up to 1 hour. When using solar power to charge the HFB-510, the talk time and standby time will be extended, without any need to plug in the charger. * 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.

Charging Port

Solar Module
Power Switch ON VIBRATION OFF

Low battery

- When the battery status is lower than 10% of its full charge, the red LED indicator flickers at the same time as the blue LED

Battery status

- By pressing the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons simultaneously and then quickly releasing them, the battery status is indicated by TTS (Text to Speech).

TTS message

Battery full

Battery half

Battery low "Battery very low, Please charge now"

Solar charging status

- If the VOL DOWN button is pressed and held for 3 seconds, the solar charging status is indicated by the number of green LED flashes every 5 seconds. - After a minute, the solar charging indication will be deactivated automatically.
Number of green LED flashes Solar charging status 4 flashes Fully charged 3 flashes Well charged 2 flashes Low charge 1 flash No charge

Power on

Move the PWR switch to the mic side. The blue LED indicator will flicker quickly 5 times. Then TTS speech will say Ready and give the current battery status. When the PWR switch is in the ON position, the HFB-510 will not be turned off automatically.

Power Vibration

- Move the PWR switch to the middle and the Auto Power On function will be enabled. - The car-kit will be turned on automatically under various vibration conditions such as closing the door. - The car-kit might not be turned on if the vibration is too weak. - The blue LED indicator will flicker quickly 5 times. - You will hear TTS speech say Ready and give the current battery status. - When disconnected from the handset, the car-kit will be turned off automatically after 10 minutes.

Language Selection

- You can change the TTS language by pressing and holding the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons for at least 3 seconds. After announcing Please select language choose your language using the VOL DOWN or VOL UP button then select the language by briefly pressing the CALL button. - If an incoming call or power off happens before you select the language, you must start again. - UK English French German Italian European Spanish

Power off

- Move the PWR switch to the charging port side. - You will hear TTS speech say Powering down and the blue LED indicator will flicker quickly 5 times.

Name alert

[Name alert]
The HFB-510 is capable of announcing the caller name (or number) via the multilanguage TTS engine. If your handset supports downloading the phone book via the Bluetooth link, the hands-free car kit will download the phone book when connected to the handset. After the phone book is downloaded, when there is an incoming call, you will hear a ring tone and the caller's name (or number), e.g. "Call from Robert". NOTE : The Name Alert feature is only available if your handset supports downloading the phone book via the Bluetooth link. If your handset is not supported, the HFB-510 will ring or announce the caller's number for an incoming call. While downloading the phone book you will hear the number alert instead of name alert. Up to 2000 phone numbers can be stored in each handset.

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 10seconds (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.) The HFB-510 will then automatically enter pairing mode. TTS Speech will say Please pair phone now and the LED indicator will show a continuous light when the device enters 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).

[Name alert on/off]

- To activate the Name Alert function, press the VOL UP button for 3 seconds. - To deactivate the Name Alert function, press the 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.
Once pairing has completed successfully, TTS speech will say Pairing After pairing successfully, be sure to Connect to the LG HFB-510. Once connection has completed successfully, TTS speech will say Connected If you want to pair with a different device in the future, the hands-free car kit If the hands-free car kit is in pairing mode for 3 minutes without being connected
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 ring and give a 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 CALL button for 1 second when the handsfree car kit rings or gives a Name Alert.
successful to phone. to phone.
must be placed in pairing mode.
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 TTS Speech will say Please pair phone now and the LED indicator will show 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 Once pairing has completed successfully, TTS speech will say Pairing After pairing successfully, be sure to Connect to the LG HFB-510. Once connection has completed successfully, TTS speech will say Connected If you want to pair with a different device in the future, the hands-free car kit

to the mic side.

a continuous light when the device enters Pairing Mode. (The LED indicator is on 2 seconds, and off 2 seconds.)

0000 (4 zeros).

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 HFB510 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, the HFB-510 will automatically turn off, to help save power.
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 for your Bluetooth mobile phone.

Call reject Pairing (Manual) Mute on Mute off Battery status check Solar charging status check Enter the Language selection mode Change language Language select Name Alert on/off Ringing Power off Talking Mute on Idle Idle Idle
Summary of button functions
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 and VOL DOWN buttons simultaneously Press and hold the VOL DOWN buttons for 3 seconds

Multipoint

The 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 using your hands-free car kit for 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 used handset for outgoing calls.
Press and hold the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons for 3 seconds. Language Briefly press VOL UP button or VOL DOWN button selection mode Language Briefly press CALL button selection mode Idle Press and hold the VOL UP button for 3 seconds
LED indication and signal sound

HFB- 510 Status

Power on Power off Pairing

Signal sound

TTS (Ready + current battery status) TTS (Powering down) TTS (Please Pair phone Now)

LED indcation

The blue LED indicator flickers quickly 5 times

Function

Power on Power on by vibration Power off Volume up Volume down Transferring a call

HFB-510 Status

Power off Power off Power on Talking Talking Talking

Pairing successful

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 HFB510 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 Handsfree / Headset Profile connected Handsfree / Headset Profile disconnected Unintentional loss of connection Incoming call End call Charging Charging completed Solar charging status Battery power is low

Answering a call Ending a call Call waiting Last number redialing Voice dialing
Ringing Talking Talking Idle Idle
The blue LED indicator flickers quickly 5 times The all LED indicator flickers at 2 second intervals. (The LED indicator is on 2 seconds, and off 2 seconds.) TTS (Pairing The blue LED indicator flickers twice every 5 successful to phone) seconds TTS The blue LED indicator flickers once every 5 (Connected to phone) seconds No beep The blue LED indicator flickers twice every 5 seconds Beep periodically The all LED indicator flickers twice every 5 seconds Ring tone and name The blue LED indicator flickers once every 5 (or number) seconds End call TTS The blue LED indicator flickers once every 5 (end call) seconds No beep The red LED indicator flickers slowly No beep The red LED indicator is off No beep The green LED indicator flickers 1 ~ 4 times every 5 seconds to give the current solar charging status No beep The red LED indicator flickers at the same time as the blue LED

Troubleshooting

Precautions

Status

Does not turn on

To check

Corrective action
Charge the battery Determine whether your handset supports the Headset or Handsfree Bluetooth profile(s). Charge the battery. Press and hold the PWR button for 1 second to turn on the HFB-510 When the power is off, press and hold the 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
Do not drop the unit from high places.
Check whether the battery of the HFB-510 is fully charged. Unable to Check whether your mobile phone communicate with supports the Headset and/or the LG Bluetooth Handsfree Bluetooth Profile(s). Hands-free car kit Check whether the HFB-510 HFB-510 battery is low. Unable to pair Check and make sure the HFB-510 the HFB-510 with is on. Bluetooth device Check and make sure the HFB-510 is placed in pairing mode.
Do not modify, repair, or take apart.
Do not expose directly to water, alcohol, benzene, etc. for clearing.
Extremely low or loud speaker volume
Check the speaker volume.
Do not expose directly to flammables.
Do not place or keep the unit near flammables.

Specifications

Keep unit away from humidity & dust.

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 HFP, HSP, GAP, SDAP 2.402GHz ~ 2.480 GHz(ISM band) Class2 Within 10m / 33ft 3.7V, Li-polymer, 780mA Up to 1000 hours Up to 16 hours Using charger Approximateely 3 h Using solar power Approximateely 33 h (For a complete charge) -20C ~ 60C 104.4 x 66.5 x 27.6 (mm) / 86 (g)
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
Operation temperature Dimension / Weight
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.
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: (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

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.
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, cellular 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 cellular signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider.
* 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.

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.

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WARNINGS

WARNINGS - Failure to avoid the following hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Never allow your use of this HFB-510 Hands-Free Car kit, or the 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 that can be used with this unit, including video functionality, are illegal while driving. 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.

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