Samsung YP-U5AL 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 favourite 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.
FITNESS MODE FOR YOUR HEALTH
GUIDE!
In this mode, you can check your expected
calorie burn while exercising.
USER BUTTON ENABLED STUDY MODE
You can use the user button to set button
operation to your preference.
Study mode is useful when learning a
language by setting the section repeat and
play speed functions.
MY OWN CHARACTER POPCON
You can create your own character that will
appear when you turn on the MP3 player.
LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER
DOWNLOADING!
A fully charged battery can play up to 20
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 centre 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 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 earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or
motorcycle.
It can cause a serious accident and furthermore, is prohibited by the law in some
areas.
Using the earphones 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.
Be careful when using the player with the USB cover removed.
The USB plug is sharp and 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
CAUTION
WARNING

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 35°C (95°F), 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 colour and
check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.
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CAUTION
NOTE
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CAUTION

contents
THE BASICS
9
9 What’s included
10 Your MP3 player
14 Resetting the system
15 Charging the battery
16 Caring for the battery
16 Turning the Power on & off
17 Controlling the volume
17 Disabling the buttons
18 Browsing for files using “file browser”
18 Deleting files with “file browser”
19 Changing the settings and
preferences
20 Music settings
22 FM radio settings
24 My Popcon settings
25 Sound settings
25 Display settings
26 Language settings
27 Date&Time settings
28 System settings
EMODIO
29
29 PC requirements
30 Using EmoDio
32 Using as a removable disk
33 Disconnecting from your PC

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LISTENING TO MUSIC
34
34 Listening by category
36 Music playback display
37 Buttons for playback control
38 Creating a playlist on your MP3
player
40 User button custom function
40 To set the user button mode
MORE THAN MUSIC
45
45 Listening to FM radio
50 Using the fitness mode
50 To set your weight
50 To set your daily exercising target
51 To use the audio guide
52 To start the fitness mode
53 To stop the fitness mode
53 To check a record of your exercising
54 Using datacasts
55 Voice recording
55 To make a voice recording
56 To stop voice recording

TROUBLESHOOTING
57
57 Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
60
60 Menu tree
61 Product specifications
62 Licence
contents

the basics _ 9
the basics
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your new MP3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these
items, please contact a Samsung Customer Service Centre near you.
Player Earphones
The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these shown.

10 _ the basics
YOUR MP3 PLAYER
Power & Hold button
Press and hold for power on/off.
Press once to lock the button functions.
Press once again to unlock the button functions.
Right file browser button
Press to move to the next menu.
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 menu.
Down volume button
Press to reduce the volume or move to a
lower item/menu.
Play/Pause/Select button
Press to select Play/Pause and a function,
or move to the next screen.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
Back button
Press to move to the previous screen.
Press and hold to move to the
main menu screen.
User/Recording button
Press to access the user button mode.
For further information on the user button
mode, see page 40.
Press and hold to start/stop recording.
Microphone
Screen display

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
USB plug
USB cover
Reset hole
If a player malfunction occurs,
press the reset hole with a pointed
object to re-initialize the system.
Clip hook
Earphone
connection jack
Earphones
Labelled “L” for the left
earpiece and “R” for
the right earpiece. Also
serves as an antenna
for the FM Radio in the
MP3 player.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
Removing the USB Cover
Remove the USB cover as shown.
Inserting the USB Cover
Insert the USB cover so that the
arrow-marked side faces the rear of
the player.

14 _ the basics
RESETTING THE SYSTEM
If your MP3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognised by your
computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system.
Press the Reset hole at the rear of the
player with a pointed object such as a
safety clip.
The system will be initialized.
Your settings and files will not be affected.
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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.
Connect the USB plug to the USB port ( ) on your PC as in the figure while
your PC is on.
Charging Time about 2.5 hours
Total charging time varies depending on your PC environment.
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.
The battery is not charged in the PC Standby mode or when the hardware is safely
removed.
The player can only be charged by connecting to your PC. Do not use a separate
USB AC adapter.
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Screen Display
<USB Connected>
<> - Charging
<> - Fully Charged
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CAUTION

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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.
TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF
Turning the Power on
Press and hold the [ ] button.
When you turn on the player for the first time, you will
see the Popcon character setting screen. To set your
own Popcon character, see step 2 on page 24.
Turning the Power off
Press and hold the [ ] button.
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 28
for more information.
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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
You can adjust the volume while a file is playing back.
Press the [Up, Down] button.
The volume range is set between 00 to 30.
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. Press the [] button once.
2. Press the [] button once again to release the
hold function.
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File Browser
18 _ the basics
BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”
Search easily for files using the “File Browser” function.
1. Select <File Browser> on the main menu screen.
2. Select a desired folder to bring up the file list.
3. Select a desired file.
The file will start playing.
DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser”
Follow steps 1-2 above.
3.
Select the file that you want to delete and press the
[
] button.
4. Select <Delete File> ĺ<Yes>.
The file will be deleted.
Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
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CAUTION
Music
Playlists
Datacasts
Recorded Files
Add to Playlist
Delete from Playlist
Delete File

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES
You can change the pre-set factory values to truly customize your mp3 player.
1. Select <Settings> on the main menu screen.
2. Select a desired item in the setting list.
3. Select a desired setting option.
4. Set the options you prefer.
[Setting list]
Settings
Music
FM Radio
My Popcon
User Button(...)

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
Music Settings
You can make detailed settings for music playback.
Music setting options
DNSe: Select the right sound for each music genre. <Auto> will automatically
select the corresponding DNSe according to genre and other mood information
set by EmoDio. You can set <EQ> and <3D & BASS> when you have selected
<myDNSe>. See page 21.
Play Mode: Select playback mode such as repeat settings.
Play Speed : Speed up or slow down your favourite music by adjusting the play
speed.
Skip Interval : You can fast forward through a file at various intervals. Skip a
whole track or skip several seconds at a time.
Tag : You can select to display the track information for a music file containing
ID3 Tag.
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The skip interval may differ from the actual interval, depending on the file.
The play speed will return to <Normal> each time <DNSe> is changed.
What is ID3 Tag?
This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the file,
such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment field.
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DNSe
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Interval