Samsung YP-U4JQB User manual

MP3 Player
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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 fast data transfer and convenient
recharging.
FREEDOM OF YOUR FAVORITE
SELECTION WITH THIS MP3 PLAYER!
You can create playlists of your favorite
music.
EXPANSION AND COMPATIBILITY
With your new player, you’re not limited to
MP3 files. Your player supports MP3 and
WMA 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 16
hours of music.
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
also 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
Samsung Customer Service Centre near you.
Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause
malfunction or a risk of electric shock.
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 a 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 earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious
damage to your hearing.
If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may
adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged
your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road
noise 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
earphones or headphones.
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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contents
THE BASICS
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9What’s included
10 Your MP3 Player
13 Screen displays
14 Using the touch button
15 Charging the battery
16 Caring for the battery
16 Turning the power on & off
17 Playing music
17 Controlling the volume
18 Disabling the buttons
18 Browsing for files using “File Browser”
19 Deleting files with “File Browser”
20 Changing the settings and
preferences
20 Music Settings
23 FM Radio Settings
27 Sound Settings
28 Display Settings
29 Language Settings
31 Date/Time Settings
32 System Settings
36 Resetting the system
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
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37 PC requirements
38 Installing Samsung Media Studio
39 Transferring files to the Player with
Samsung Media Studio

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LISTENING TO MUSIC
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42 Listening by category
43 To switch back to the current play
screen
44 Pausing
44 Searching within a track
44 Playing from the beginning of the
current track
44 Playing the previous track
44 Playing the next track
45 Creating a Playlist using
Samsung Media Studio
45 Creating a Playlist
46 Adding music files to a Playlist you’ve
created
47 Transferring a Playlist to your player
using Media Studio
48 Creating a playlist on your mp3
player
49 Playing a playlist
50 Deleting a file from the playlist
50 Deleting all files from the playlist
51 User button custom function
51 To set User Button Mode

TROUBLESHOOTING
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66 Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
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69 Menu Tree
70 Product Specifications
71 License
contents
MORE THAN MUSIC
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55 Listening to FM Radio
55 To use the mute function
56 To search for FM stations
57 To switch to Preset Mode
57 To switch to Manual Mode
57 To store stations in the Preset memory
58 To listen to preset stations
58 To delete a preset
59 To record FM Radio broadcasting
59 To stop recording
60 Using Datacasts
64 Voice Recording
64 To make a voice recording
65 To stop voice recording

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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 aSamsung Customer Service centre near you.
Player Earphones Installation CD
The accessories in your box may look slightly different to these pictured.

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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
Power & Play/Pause button
Press and hold for power on/off.
Press for play/pause.
LED Lighting
Hold switch
Slide in the direction of the arrow to lock the
button functions.
User/Recording button
Press to set section repetition, DNSe,
Play Speed, Play Mode.
Press and hold to start/stop FM radio or Voice
recording.

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

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
USB plug
USB switch
Slides the USB plug in and
out.
Microphone
Neck string hole
Reset hole
If a player malfunction occurs,
press the reset hole with a
pointed object to re-initialize
the system.

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SCREEN DISPLAYS
Music
Play Mode Indicator
Battery Status
DNSe, Play Speed Indicator
Play Time Indicator
Current track playing / Total
number of tracks Indicator
Play/Pause, Search Indicator
Music Title
Play Status Bar
FM Radio
Battery Status
Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator
RDS Indicator
FM Radio Indicator
Manual/Preset Indicator
Frequency Location Indicator
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USING THE TOUCH BUTTON
Tap on the touch button with your fingertip.
To avoid damage to the touch button, do not use any object other than your fingers
to operate it.
Do not tap on the touch button if your fingers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch button with gloves on.
The touch button may not function if you use a fingernail or other instruments such
as a ballpoint pen.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charge the player before using it for the first time and when you haven’t used it
for awhile.
The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about 4 hours, although total
charging time varies depending on your PC environment.
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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Screen Display
USB connected
- Charging
- Fully Charged
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The insertion direction of the USB port may
differ, depending on the PC. Check the
direction of the player’s USB plug before
inserting.

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CARING FOR THE BATTERY
Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and
storing the player.
• Recharge the battery within the temperature range of 5°C~35°C (40°F~95°F).
•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 hold the [ ] button.
Power is turned on.
Turning the Power off
Press and 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 33
for more information.
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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 39.
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Music> and
tap [ ].
The <Music> list will appear.
3. Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to select a music
file of your choice.
4. Tap [ ] to play the selected music file.
The music file will begin playing.
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
Tap the [Up, Down] button.
You will see a volume control icon.
The volume range is 00 to 30.
Tap the [Up] button to increase the volume and tap the
[Down] button to decrease it.
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Now Playing
Artists
Albums
Songs
Rising Sun

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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. Slide the [ ] switch in the direction of the arrow
to enable the Lock function
2. Slide the [ ] switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to release the Lock function.
BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”
Search easily for files using the “File Browser” function.
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser>
and tap [ ].
The <File Browser> folder list containing “Music, Playlists,
Datacasts, and Recorded Files” appears.
3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired folder.
4. Tap [ ] to bring up the file list in the selected folder.
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired file.
6. Tap [ ].
The file will start playing.
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Music
Playlists
Datacasts
Recorded Files
File Browser

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DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser”
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser>
and tap [ ].
The <File Browser> folder list appears.
3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired folder
and tap [ ].
4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the file that you
want to delete and press the [] button.
5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Delete File> and
tap [ ].
The confirmation window will appear.
6. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and
tap [ ].
The file will be deleted
Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
The currently played file will not be deleted.
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CAUTION
Music
Playlists
Datacasts
Recorded Files
NOTE
Music Space.mp3
Rising Sun.mp3
Add to Playlist
Delete from Playl...
Delete File

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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.
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
Music Settings
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu
screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select
<Settings> and tap [ ].
The <Settings> menu appears.
3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Music>
and tap [ ].
The <Music> menu appears.
4. Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set
functions.
Tap the [Up, Down] button to move up or down through the current menu.
Tap [ ] to move to the next item/select the menu.
If the <Settings> screen is open and you don’t press any buttons for a
while, the unsaved settings will be lost, and the player will return to the
previous screen.
What is DNSe?
Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players
developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of
music you’re listening to.
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NOTE
Music
FM Radio
User Button Mode
Sound
Sound Effect
DNSe
Play Mode
Play Speed