Samsung Yepp YP-U3 User manual

MP3 Player
user manual
YP-U3

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 exercising,
downloading your favorite tunes, or even listening to FM Radio.
Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE!
The MP3 player is an USB-integrated
product with no need for a USB cable,
which offers you with fast data transfer and
convenient recharging.
FREEDOM OF MY FAVORITE SELECTION
WITH MP3 PLAYER!
You can edit your favorite music files in the
playlist.
EXPANSION AND COMPATIBILITY
With your new player, you’re not limited to
MP3 files. Your player supports MP3 and
WMA and Ogg formats.
TOUCH NAVIGATION!
You can tap on the touch pad to navigate
through the menus.
LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER
DOWNLOADING!
A fully charged battery can play up to 15
hours of music (when using the earphone).
Download times are shorter. Because of its
USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster
than models with USB 1.1.
ACOUSTIC WONDER
Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe
(Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s™
unique sound technology created to deliver
richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable
listening experience.
WHERE FORM MEETS FUNCTION
Sure, it’s sleek and good-looking. But it’s
easy to hold and use, too.

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 fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow
these basic safety precautions:
NOTE
Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to
operate the player.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Call the service center for help.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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 get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do
not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact
a Samsung Customer Service Center near you.
Do not use the earphone while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or
motorcycle.
Otherwise it can cause a serious accident and, furthermore, it is prohibited by the
law in some areas.
Using the earphone while walking or jogging on a road, in particular, on the
crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.
For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of
your arm or other surrounding objects while you are taking exercise or a
walk.
Take caution when you use the player with the USB plug pulled out.
The sharp USB connection plug may cause injury.
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
environments could lead to fire or electric shock.
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CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION

PROTECT YOURSELF
Using the earphone or headphone for an extended time can cause a
serious damage to your hearing.
If you are exposed to a sound in higher than 85db for an extended time, you will
be adversely affecting your hearing. The higher the sound is, the more seriously
damaged your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is made in 50 to 60db and
the noise level on the road is approximately 80db).
You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is
usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).
If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the
earphone or headphone.
PROTECT YOUR MP3 PLAYER
Do not leave the player in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a
sauna or a parked car.
Do not cause excessive impact on the player by dropping it.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the player.
Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product.
Do not place the product near magnetic objects.
Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical
substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fire, electric
shock or deteriorate the surface.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or
damage to the player.
When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in color
and check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.
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CAUTION

contents
THE BASICS
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7 What’s included
7 Using the cable winder
8 Your MP3 Player
11 Screen displays
12 Using the touch button
12 Using the clip
13 Charging the battery
14 Caring for the battery
14 Turning the Power on & off
15 Playing music
16 Controlling the volume
16 Disabling the buttons
17 Changing the settings and
preferences
17 Music preferences
19 FM Radio preferences
22 Time preferences
23 Language preferences
25 System preferences
28 Resetting the system
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
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29 PC requirements
30 Installing Samsung Media Studio
31 Organizing folders and files using
Samsung Media Studio
33 To add folders
33 To add files
34 Transferring files to the Player with
Samsung Media Studio
36 Using as a Removable Disk
37 Disconnecting from your PC

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LISTENING TO MUSIC
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38 Listening by category
39 Pausing
39 Searching within a track
39 Playing from the beginning of the
current track
39 Playing the previous or next track
40 To search a music file
40 To switch back to the current play
screen
41 Creating a playlist using
Samsung Media Studio
42 Adding music files to an existing
playlist
43 Transferring a playlist to your player
using Media Studio
44 Creating a playlist on your
MP3 player
45 Playing a playlist
46 User button custom function
46 To set user button mode

TROUBLESHOOTING
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56 Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
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59 Menu tree
60 Product specifications
61 License
contents
MORE THAN MUSIC
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49 Listening to FM radio
50 To search for FM stations
51 To store stations in the preset memory
51 To listen to preset stations
52 To delete a preset
53 Voice recording
54 To stop recording
55 Recorded file names
55 To listen to a previously recorded file

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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
The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.
USING THE CABLE WINDER
1. Insert the earphone cable into the
winder and wind it around.
2. Clip the earphone cable into the two
holes of the winder.

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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 recording.
Press and briefly hold to start recording.
Power & Play/Pause button
Press for play/pause and move to the
selected menu/confirm and save your
selection. Press and briefly hold for power
on/off.
LED Lighting

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
These buttons are ‘Touch’ buttons.
Screen display
Down volume button
Press to reduce the volume or move to a lower
item/menu.
Right file browser button
Press to move to next track/menu.
Press and briefly hold to quickly scan tracks.
Up volume button
Press to increase the volume or
move to an upper item/menu.
Left file browser button
Press to move to the previous track/menu or
play the current track from the beginning.
Press and briefly hold to quickly scan tracks.
Back button
Press to return to the previous screen.
Press and briefly hold to move to the
main menu.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
Hold switch
Push in the direction of the arrow to lock
the button functions.
USB plug
USB switch
Slides the USB plug in and
out
Microphone
Clip hook

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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
Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator
Preset number Indicator
FM Radio Indicator
Manual/Preset Indicator
Frequency Location Indicator
The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen
may differ.
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USING THE TOUCH BUTTON
Tap on touch screen with your fingertip.
To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fingers
to operate the touch screen.
Do not tap on the touch screen if your fingers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.
USING THE CLIP
Fasten the clip by inserting its protruding part to the clip hook.
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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 first time and when you haven’t used it
for a long time.
1. Slide the switch.
The USB plug is revealed.
2. Connect the USB plug to the USB port ( ) on your PC as in the figure.
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The insertion direction of the USB port may
differ, depending on the PC. So check the
player’s USB plug for the direction before
insertion.
Screen Display
USB Connected
Charging...
Fully Charged
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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 discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
• Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.
If you are charging the player while it is connected to a laptop computer, make sure
the laptop’s battery is also fully charged or that the laptop is plugged into its power
source.
TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF
Turning the Power on
Press and briefly hold the button.
Power is turned on.
Turning the Power off
Press and briefly hold the button.
Power is turned off.
Your mp3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have
been pressed for a specific length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for
<Auto Power Off> is 1 minute, but you can change this length of time. See page 22
for more information.
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NOTE
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PLAYING MUSIC
Load music files onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio.
Learn more about Media Studio on page 29.
1. Press and briefly hold the [] button to move to the
main menu screen.
2. Press the [ , ] button to select <Music> and
then press the [ ] button.
The <Music> list will appear.
3. Press the [ , ] button to select the desired list and
then press the [ ] button.
4. Press the [ , , , ] button to select the file to
play and then press the button.
The music will start playing.
Press the [] button to move to the previous screen.
Press and briefly hold the [] button to move to the main
menu.
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Singer-Song 1
Music
Music
Playlist

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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 one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be
interrupted.
1. Push the switch in the direction of the arrow.
2. Push the switch in the opposite direction
of the arrow to release the hold function.
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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 briefly hold the [] button to move to the main menu screen.
Music preferences
1. Press and briefly hold the [ ] button
to move to the main menu screen.
2. Press the [ , ] button to select
<Settings> and then press the [ ] button.
The <Settings> menu appears.
3. Press the [ , ] button to select <Music>
and then press the [ ] button.
The <Music> menu appears.
4. Use the [ , , , ] and
buttons to choose the settings you prefer.
Press the [ ] button to move to the previous item.
Press the [] button to move to the next item/select the menu.
Press the [, ] button to move up or down through the current menu.
If the <Settings> screen is open and you don’t push any buttons for about
40 seconds, the unsaved settings will be lost, and the player will return to
the previous function.
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NOTE
Music
User Button Mo..
FM Radio
Time
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DNSe
3D-User Set
User EQ Set
Play Mode

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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>,
<Dance>, <Jazz>, <Ballad>, <Rhythm & Blues>, <Classical>, or <User EQ>.
3D-User Set : Sets 3D sound effect and bass enhancement for 3D-User.
<3D> can be set between 0~5 levels, and <Bass Enhance> between 0~3 levels.
If <3D-User Set> is selected, <DNSe> will be changed to <3D-User>.
User EQ Set :
Select a sound effect (EQ). If <User EQ Set> is selected, <DNSe> will
be changed to <User EQ>. In <User EQ Set> settings, use [ , , , ] button to
select the desired User EQ Set and then press the button. Press the [ ] or
[] button to select <YES> and then press the button to save.
Play Mode : Select playback mode such as repeat settings. Select from <Normal>,
<Repeat Folder>, <Repeat All>, <Repeat One>, <Shuffle Folder>, and <Shuffle All>.
Play Speed : Adjust the playback speed of music/voice recording.
Select <x0.7>, <x0.8>, <x0.9>, <x1.0>, <x1.1>, <x1.2>, or <x1.3>.
(The higher the number is, the faster the playback speed is.)
Skip Interval : Set the length of the segment the file will skip when you press the
[] or [ ] button during playback. Select either <1 Track>, <3 sec>, <5 sec>,
<7 sec>, <10 sec>, <30 sec>, or <1 min>.
Tag : Allows you to select to display or not to display the file’s music information,
if any. Select either <Off> or <On>.
If the file was developed with a variable bit rate(VBR) or Ogg file, the actual
length of the skip interval may not be exactly what you select.
The play speed and skip interval will return to the default (play speed: x1.0,
skip interval: 1 Track) each time you turn on the player.
If the play speed is set to other than x1.0, <DNSe> will be switched to <Normal>.
The adjusted play speed may differ from the actual speed, depending on the file.
What is DNSe?
Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players
developed by Samsung. It supports the best stereophonic sound effect to the music.
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