Page 2 - features of your new MP3 Player
features of your new MP3 Player Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercis...
Page 3 - safety information; What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injur...
Page 4 - PROTECT YOURSELF
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: PROTECT YOURSELF Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own. Do not ge...
Page 6 - contents; THE BASICS
contents THE BASICS 7 7 What’s included 7 Using the cable winder 8 Your MP3 Player 11 Screen displays 12 Using the touch button12 Using the clip13 Charging the battery 14 Caring for the battery14 Turning the Power on & off15 Playing music 16 Controlling the volume 16 Disabling the buttons17 Chan...
Page 7 - LISTENING TO MUSIC
contents LISTENING TO MUSIC 36 36 Listening by category37 Pausing37 Searching within a track37 Playing from the beginning of the current track 37 Playing the previous or next track38 To search a music fi le 38 To switch back to the current play screen 39 Creating an album (playlist) using Samsung Me...
Page 8 - MORE THAN MUSIC
TROUBLESHOOTING 55 55 Troubleshooting APPENDIX 58 58 Menu Tree 59 Product Speci fi cations 60 License61 Warranty contents MORE THAN MUSIC 46 46 Listening to FM Radio 47 To search for FM stations 48 To store stations in the preset memory 48 To listen to preset stations 49 To delete a preset 50 Voice ...
Page 9 - the basics; WHAT’S INCLUDED; USING THE CABLE WINDER
the basics _ 7 the basics WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service Center. Player Earphones Cable Winder Installation CD Clip USING THE CABLE WINDER 1. Insert the earphone cable into the winder and wind i...
Page 10 - YOUR MP3 PLAYER
8 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLAYER Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player. Earphone connection jack User/Recording button Press to set section repetition, DNSe, Play Speed, Play Mode, or stop Voice recording.Pr...
Page 13 - SCREEN DISPLAYS; Music
the basics _ 11 SCREEN DISPLAYS Music DNSe, Play Speed Indicator Battery Indicator Repeat A-B, Play Mode Indicator Play Time Indicator Current Music Number/Total Number Indicator Play/Pause, Search Indicator Music Title Indicator Play Status Bar FM Radio Mono/Stereo Indicator Battery Indicator Curre...
Page 14 - USING THE TOUCH BUTTON; USING THE CLIP
12 _ the basics USING THE TOUCH BUTTON Tap on touch screen with your fi ngertip. To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fi ngers to operate the touch screen.Do not tap on the touch screen if your fi ngers are not clean. Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves o...
Page 15 - CHARGING THE BATTERY
the basics _ 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about one and a half hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. Charge it before using the player for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for a long time. 1. Slide the...
Page 16 - CARING FOR THE BATTERY; TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF
14 _ the basics CARING FOR THE BATTERY Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring for and storing it. • Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C ). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours).Excessive charging or dischargi...
Page 17 - PLAYING MUSIC
the basics _ 15 PLAYING MUSIC Load music fi les onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio. Learn more about Media Studio on page 29. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select <Music> and then press the [ ] button ....
Page 18 - CONTROLLING THE VOLUME; DISABLING THE BUTTONS
16 _ the basics CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Press the [ , ] button . You will see a volume control icon. Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ ] button to decrease it. DISABLING THE BUTTONS The hold function disables all the other buttons on the mp3 player, so that if you accidentally bump...
Page 19 - CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES; Music preferences
the basics _ 17 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Your mp3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player. Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] but...
Page 20 - CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
18 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Music setting options DNSe : Select the right sound for each music genre. Choose either <3D-User>, <3D-Studio>, <3D-Stage>, <3D-Club>, <Concert Hall>, <Normal>, <Rock>, <House>, <Danc...
Page 21 - FM Radio preferences
the basics _ 19 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) FM Radio preferences You can set FM radio frequencies automatically and also select the FM receiving area and sensitivity. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select...
Page 23 - To set Auto Preset; To cancel Auto Preset
the basics _ 21 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) To set Auto Preset You can preset up to 20 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Have the MP3 player fi nd and store stations automatically. 1. Press the [ , ] button to select <...
Page 24 - Time preferences
22 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Time preferences Setting the time allows you to use the sleep timer, set automatic shut-off time limits, and even display off. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to se...
Page 25 - Language preferences
the basics _ 23 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language preferences The menus on your new mp3 player can appear in any one of multiple languages. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Settings> and t...
Page 27 - System preferences
the basics _ 25 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System preferences Choose the voice recording bit rate, delete a recorded voice fi le, resume that’s right for you. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < S...
Page 29 - To Delete a Recorded Voice File
the basics _ 27 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) To Delete a Recorded Voice File 1. Press the [ , ] button to select <Delete Record File> and then press the [ ] button . 2. Press the [ , ] button to select a fi le to delete and then press the [ ] button . <Delete?> will ...
Page 30 - RESETTING THE SYSTEM
28 _ the basics RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your mp3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system. Push the switch in the direction of the arrow.Press and brie fl y hold the and buttons at the same time to reset the sy...
Page 31 - Samsung Media Studio; PC REQUIREMENTS
samsung media studio _ 29 Samsung Media Studio Samsung Media Studio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your fi les on your PC. With your fi les already sorted and organized in Media Studio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard driv...
Page 32 - INSTALLING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
30 _ samsung media studio INSTALLING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO Ensure that you run the <Media Studio> installer in your PC’s administrator account. Otherwise, <Media Studio> will not be installed. To fi nd the administrator account, please refer to your PC’s user manual. 1. Insert the Install...
Page 33 - ORGANIZING FOLDERS AND FILES USING
samsung media studio _ 31 ORGANIZING FOLDERS AND FILES USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO Media Studio enables you to select and organize fi les and folders before transferring them to your player. This will make scanning fi les on your mp3 player easier and faster. 1. Slide the switch . The USB plug is rev...
Page 35 - To add folders
samsung media studio _ 33 ORGANIZING FOLDERS AND FILES USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) To add folders 4. Click <Add Folder> on the bottom of <Media Studio>. The <Open Folder> window will appear. 5. Select the folder to add and click <OK> . The fi les of the selected fo...
Page 36 - TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH
34 _ samsung media studio TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO <Media Studio> fi le transfer is the easiest way to get fi les from your PC to your mp3 player. 1. Slide the switch . The USB plug is revealed. 2. Connect the USB plug to the USB port ( ) on your PC. <USB C...
Page 38 - listening to music; LISTENING BY CATEGORY
36 _ listening to music listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. LISTENING BY CATEGORY 1. Press and brie f...
Page 39 - PAUSING; SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK; PLAYING FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE CURRENT
listening to music _ 37 PAUSING 1. Press the button while the music is playing. The music playback will be paused. 2. Press the button again. The music will play from the point where it stopped. SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] or [ ] button while the selected track is pl...
Page 40 - TO SEARCH A MUSIC FILE; TO SWITCH BACK TO THE CURRENT PLAY SCREEN
38 _ listening to music TO SEARCH A MUSIC FILE 1. Press the [ ] button while the selected music fi le is playing. The fi le list of the folder will appear. 2. Press the [ ] button to move to the upper folder. 3. Press the [ , ] button to select a folder of your choice. 4. Use the [ ] button to move ...
Page 41 - SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
listening to music _ 39 CREATING AN ALBUM (PLAYLIST) USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO With Samsung <Media Studio>, you can create your own collection, or album, of audio fi les. Before you start - Connect the player to your PC. Media Studio must be installed on your PC. 1. Click <My Album> on ...
Page 43 - Transferring an Album (Playlist) to your player using
listening to music _ 41 CREATING AN ALBUM (PLAYLIST) USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) Transferring an Album (Playlist) to your player using Media Studio 1. Click <My Album> on the top of <Media Studio>. The <My Album> window appears. 2. Select an album in the <My Album>...
Page 44 - PLAYING A PLAYLIST
42 _ listening to music PLAYING A PLAYLIST Before you start - See pages 39~41 to see how to create and transfer playlists to your player. Be sure to remove the player from your PC. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select < Mu...
Page 45 - USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION; To set User Button Mode
listening to music _ 43 USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION You can set the button to control one of four modes listed below. After setting, you can access the mode directly with the button. To set User Button Mode Use the button during playback for simple mode change. 1. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] bu...
Page 46 - To set Section Repeat; To cancel Section Repeat
44 _ listening to music USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION (Continued) To set Section Repeat This function enables you to listen to speci fi c parts of a track repeatedly. Recommended for language learning. 1. Set the User Button Mode to <Repeat A-B> and play a fi le of your choice. 2. Press the butt...
Page 47 - To use the DNSe button; To use the Play Speed button; To use the Play Mode button
listening to music _ 45 USER BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION (Continued) To use the DNSe button Set the User Button Mode to <DNSe> and press the button . DNSe mode changes in the following order each time the button is pressed (Normal) (Rock) (House) (Dance) (Jazz) (Ballad) (Rhythm & Blues) (Classi...
Page 48 - more than music; LISTENING TO FM RADIO
46 _ more than music more than music You’ll enjoy much more than music with your new mp3 player.Listen to FM Radio, Voice recording. Your mp3 player brings this and more right to the palm of your hand. LISTENING TO FM RADIO Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check...
Page 49 - To search for FM stations
more than music _ 47 LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) Press the [ ] button to move to the previous screen. Press and brie fl y hold the [ ] button to move to the main menu screen. To search for FM stations 1. Press the button and select <MANUAL> . <MANUAL> w ı ll appear. 2. Press and br...
Page 50 - To store stations in the Preset memory; To listen to preset stations
48 _ more than music LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) To store stations in the Preset memory 1. Press the button to select <MANUAL> . <MANUAL> w ı ll appear. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to search for station frequencies to preset. 3. Press the button . <Save?> will appear. 4. P...
Page 51 - To delete a preset
more than music _ 49 LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) To delete a preset Follow the steps below to delete frequencies while listening to FM Radio. 1. Press the button and select <PRESET> . <PRESET> w ı ll appear. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to search for preset frequencies to delete....
Page 52 - VOICE RECORDING; Method 1; Method 2
50 _ more than music VOICE RECORDING You can record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your mp3 player. You can also adjust the quality of the recording by selecting a different bit rate. For more information on setting the voice recording bit rate, see page 26. Method...
Page 53 - To stop recording
more than music _ 51 VOICE RECORDING (Continued) To stop recording 1. Press the button when you want recording to stop. The con fi rmation window will appear. 2. Press the [ , ] button to select <YES> or <NO> and then press the button . <YES> the just recorded fi le will play. <...
Page 54 - Recorded
52 _ more than music VOICE RECORDING (Continued) Recorded fi le names While recording, the MP3 player generates a fi le name automatically. The fi lename follows the format <VNNNN.mp3>, where V indicates the voice recording fi le and NNNN de fi nes the recording number. For example, fi le name...
Page 55 - upgrading fi rmware
upgrading fi rmware _ 53 upgrading fi rmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance andcompatibility. 1. Connect to http://www.samsung.com, select [SUPPORT] [DOWNLOAD CENTER] and then select your player. 2. When the player page appears, select [Firmware] below the mo...
Page 57 - troubleshooting
troubleshooting _ 55 troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new mp3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Center near you. PROBLEM SOLUTION Power will not turn on. • Power will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. R...
Page 60 - appendix; MENU TREE
58 _ appendix appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new mp3 player. Menu Select Screen Music FM Radio Voice Record Settings Now Playing Music User Button Mode FM Radio Time Language System DNSe Repeat A-B Auto Preset Sleep Menu Voice Recording Bi...
Page 61 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
appendix _ 59 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name YP-U3 Power 3.7V (Li-Polymer Rechargeable) Built-in Battery Power 250 mAh File Compatibility MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8kbps~320kbps, 8kHz~48kHz)WMA(48kbps~192kbps,8kHz~48kHz) Supported Number of Files File: Max. 1500, Voice Recorded File: Max. 512 Earphone O...
Page 62 - LICENSE
LICENSE The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not co...
Page 63 - Samsung Limited Warranty
Samsung Limited Warranty Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanshipSECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the speci fi ed warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or def...
