Page 2 - Using this manual; Icons used in this manual
Using this manual • Some operations of your MP3 player may differ from those described in this manual depending on the firmware installed. Some of the contents may be changed without prior notice. • Your MP3 player and screens may differ from the illustrations in this manual. • This user manual is b...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 Safety information This manual describes how to properly use your new MP3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings. CAUTION Situations that may result in death or serious injury to yourself or others • ...
Page 4 - Safety information
4 Safety information • Stop using the player and contact a Samsung Service Centre if the player or battery emits smoke, an unusual smell, or unusual noises. Failure to do so may result in a fire or injury. • Do not touch the product or the power cord with wet hands. The water can conduct electricity...
Page 5 - WARNING
5 Safety information WARNING Situations that could cause damage to yourself or the product • Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own. • For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of your arm or become entangled in nearby objects while you are exercis...
Page 7 - Use caution when using the battery
7 Safety information Use caution when using the battery • If you detect a leak, odours, or smoke, turn off the product immediately and contact a Samsung service centre. The battery may explode or cause a fire. • Do not use the product on or near hot floors or electric blankets. The battery may malfu...
Page 8 - Special features of your; Use basic functions
8 Enjoy free jogging and hiking with a solid portable clip Compact, simplistic design Check your calorie consumption in Fitness mode A virtual youCreate a Popcon character SoundAlive TM brings your music to life Simple menus for language study in Study mode Special features of your MP3 player Conten...
Page 9 - Contents; Play music
Contents 20 Play music 20 Music 20 Listen to music 22 Create your own playlists 22 Use the user key 25 Use additional applications 25 FM Radio 25 Listen to the FM radio 26 Save radio stations 27 Fitness 27 Set fitness information 28 Use Fitness mode 30 Customise settings 30 Settings 31 Music setting...
Page 11 - Use basic functions >; Product layout
Use basic functions > Product layout 11 Button functions Button Function Power/lock • Turn your player on and off (press and hold) • Lock the buttons User Use the user key function (See page 22) Back • Return to the previous screen • Return to the main menu (press and hold) n Navigation/Selection...
Page 13 - Connect to a PC and charge the battery
Use basic functions > Connect to a PC and charge the battery 13 About the battery • Charge and store the battery at 5˚ C ~ 35˚ C. • Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours or leave the battery fully discharged for a long time. Doing so may shorten the battery life. • Depending on how you...
Page 16 - Supported file formats and PC requirements; Manage music files
16 Download music files Download music files from a PC to your player. Caution To avoid damage to your player and corruption of your files, do not disconnect the USB cable while files are being transferred. Supported file formats and PC requirements Supported files Menu Supported files Music Music f...
Page 17 - Manage music files >; Download music files; Download files using your
Manage music files > Download music files 17 Download files using your player as a removable disk Connect your player to a PC using the USB cable. On your PC, open <My Computer> and then the <F3> folder. Select a folder you want. Copy files from the PC to your player. Note • The order...
Page 18 - Disconnect your player from a
Manage music files > Download music files 18 Caution • To avoid damage to your player and corruption of your files, do not disconnect the USB cable while files are being transferred. • Do not disconnect your player when playing files stored in your player on a PC. Make sure that you stop playback...
Page 19 - My files
19 My files Search files by folder, and open files. Search for files In the main menu, select <My files>. Select a folder from the list. Scroll through the file list. Select a file you want.
Page 20 - Listen to music
20 Music Play music files on your player. To download files, see "Download music files" on page 16. Listen to music Music files are categorised in folders by type. You can easily find a music file you want. Music category Function Artists Display files by artist. Albums Display files by albu...
Page 22 - Create your own playlists; Use the user key
Play music > Music 22 Create your own playlists You can create your own playlist by adding music files you want. There are 5 default playlists. Add music files to a playlist From the music category list, select a file you want to add to a playlist, and then press . Select <Add to Playlist>....
Page 25 - FM Radio; Listen to the FM radio; Use additional applications
25 FM Radio You can listen to the FM radio as well as save radio stations. Note • The FM radio may be unavailable depending on the region you purchased. • You must connect the earphones to your player to listen to the FM radio. The earphones serve as a radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio In the ma...
Page 26 - Use additional applications >; Save radio stations
Use additional applications > FM Radio 26 Save radio stations You can save your favourite radio stations to access them easily. Save the current radio station In Manual mode, press to save a radio station. Note To automatically save radio stations, see 'Save radio stations automatically' on page ...
Page 27 - Fitness; Set fitness information
27 Fitness You can check your expected calorie consumption according to a type of exercise, your body weight, and the duration of your workout. Note You must set the current time before using Fitness mode.See "Date and time settings" on page 34. Set fitness information Set a daily goal Set y...
Page 28 - Use Fitness mode
Use additional applications > Fitness 28 Set body type information Set your body type information before using Fitness mode. In the main menu, select <Fitness>. Select <Body Info>. Set your current weight and the unit of measure. Use Fitness mode In the main menu, select <Fitness&g...
Page 30 - Settings; Customise settings
30 Settings You can change your player’s settings. In the main menu, select <Settings>. Select a setting menu. Menu Description Music Set music playback settings FM radio Set FM radio settings My Popcon Set Popcon character settings The user key (•••) Set user key settings (See page 22) Sound ...
Page 31 - Customise settings >; Music settings; FM radio settings
Customise settings > Settings 31 Music settings Menu Description SoundAlive Select appropriate sound effects for music. See page 24. Play mode Change the repeat mode. Play speed Change the playback speed. Note Changing <SoundAlive> effects will set the playback speed to <Normal>. Skip...
Page 32 - My Popcon settings
Customise settings > Settings 32 Save radio stations automatically You can automatically search for available radio stations and save them as your favourites. You can save up to 100 radio stations. In the FM Radio settings menu, select <Auto scan>. Select <Yes> from the pop-up window....
Page 33 - Sound settings; Display settings
Customise settings > Settings 33 Sound settings Menu Description Beep Turn the beep sound on or off when you press the buttons. Volume limit Set to limit the volume of the earphones to protect your hearing. - <On>: You cannot increase the volume over level 16. - <Off>: You can adjust ...
Page 34 - Language settings; Date and time settings
Customise settings > Settings 34 Language settings Menu Description Menu Select a language for the display text. Contents Select a language for file names and information about saved contents. Date and time settings Set the current time and date.Scroll to a unit and press a to change the time or ...
Page 35 - System settings
Customise settings > Settings 35 Menu Description About Check the system information of your player. - <Firmware Version>: View the version of the firmware installed in your player. - <Memory>: View the total amount of memory, and the amount of memory being used and remaining. Note Re...
Page 36 - Appendix; Maintenance of your player
36 36 View the maintenance procedures, specifications and troubleshooting solutions for your player. Appendix Maintenance of your player Carefully read the following to clean, store, or dispose of your player properly. Cleaning • When your player is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. • Do...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting
37 Troubleshooting When you have a trouble using the player, try the following before contacting a service centre. Problem Solution My player will not turn on. • Your player will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery and turn the player on again. • Press and hold the...
Page 39 - Specifications
39 Specifications Model Name YP-F3 Rating DC 5.0 V / 0.5 A File • MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (20 kbps ~ 320 kbps, 8 kHz ~ 48 kHz) • WMA(48 kbps ~ 320 kbps, 8 kHz ~ 48 kHz) • Ogg(Q0 ~ Q10) • FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) Output Frequency Range 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 91 dB with 20 kHz LPF (ba...
Page 42 - Contact Samsung World Wide
42 Contact Samsung World Wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre. Country Customer Care Centre ☎ Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUN...
Page 44 - Halogen Free Product
REV. 1.0 Halogen Free Product Samsung's Halogen Free Product means that an environmental friendly product does not contain Chlorine, Bromine Flame Retardants and PVC (poly vinyl chloride) material based on the IEC 61249-2-21 standard. This product also complies with EU RoHS Directive, which restrict...