Samsung YPU3JQBXAA 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 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 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 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 the earphone or headphone for an extended time can 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
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
NOTE
WARNING
CAUTION

SAFETY INFORMATION
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
FCC
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Compliance
This product conforms to the following.
Council Directive: Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC)
Declaration of Conformity
Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Address: 416, Maetan-3Dong, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon City, Kyungki-Do, Korea
442-742 declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Model Number: YP-U3 has been tested according to the FCC/CISPR22/95
requirements for Class B devices and found compliant with the following
standards:
EMI/EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesirable operation.
Party Responsible for Product Compliance
Samsung Electronics America
QA Lab.
3351 Michelson Dr. Suite #290
Irvine, CA92612

contents
THE BASICS
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9 What’s included
9 Using the cable winder
10 Your MP3 Player
13 Screen displays
14 Using the touch button
14 Using the clip
15 Charging the battery
16 Caring for the battery
16 Turning the Power on & off
17 Playing music
18 Controlling the volume
18 Disabling the buttons
19 Changing the settings and
preferences
19 Music preferences
21 FM Radio preferences
24 Time preferences
25 Language preferences
27 System preferences
30 Resetting the system
BEST BUY
DIGITAL MUSIC STORE
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31 PC requirements
32 Installing Best Buy Digital Music Store
33 Transferring files to the Player with
Best Buy Digital Music Store

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LISTENING TO MUSIC
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36 Listening by category
37 Pausing
37 Searching within a track
37 Playing from the beginning of the
current track
37 Playing the previous or next track
38 To search a music file
38 To switch back to the current play
screen
39 Creating a playlist using
Best Buy Digital Music Store
39 Creating a Playlist
40 Adding music files to a playlist you’ve
created
41 Transferring a playlist to your player
using Best Buy Digital Music Store
42 Playing a playlist
43 User button custom function
43 To set user button mode

TROUBLESHOOTING
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55 Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
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58 Menu Tree
59 Product Specifications
60 License
61 Warranty
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MORE THAN MUSIC
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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 Recording
51 To stop recording
52 Recorded file names
52 To listen to a previously recorded file
UPGRADING FIRMWARE
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53 Upgrading firmware

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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 at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
Player Earphones
/ Cable Winder
Installation CD
AH46-00045D
Clip
AH69-01993A
Black White Pink Green Blue
Earphones AH30-00085E AH30-00084H AH30-00084E AH30-00084F AH30-00084G
Cable Winder AH69-01992A AH69-01992B AH69-01992C AH69-01992D AH69-01992E
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 Voice recording.
Press and briefly hold to start Voice 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. Check the
direction of the player’s USB plug before
inserting.
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 24
for more information.
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NOTE
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PLAYING MUSIC
Load music files onto your new mp3 player using Best Buy Digital Music Store.
Learn more about Best Buy Digital Music Store on page 31.
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
Artists
Albums
Songs
Genres

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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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Hold!