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YP-U5
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! MY OWN CHARACTER POPCON The MP3 player i
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safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING 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 injury when using your MP3 player, follow these CAUTION basic safety precautions: Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to operate the player. NOTE Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touc
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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 CAUTION not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact Samsung’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-S
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PROTECT YOURSELF Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious WARNING 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 m
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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 modifi cations 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 equipmen
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contents 10 What’s included THE BASICS 11 Your MP3 player 15 Resetting the system 16 Connecting to your PC/Charging the 10 battery 17 Caring for the battery 17 Turning the Power on & off 18 Controlling the volume 18 Disabling the buttons 19 Browsing for fi les using “fi le browser” 19 Deleting fi les with “fi le browser” 20 Changing the settings and preferences 21 Music settings 23 FM radio settings 25 My popcon settings 26 Sound settings 26 Display settings 27 Language settings 28 Date&Time setti
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contents 33 Listening by category LISTENING TO MUSIC 35 Music playback display 36 Buttons for playback control 37 Creating a playlist on your MP3 33 player 39 User button custom function 39 To set the user button mode 44 Listening to FM radio MORE THAN MUSIC 49 Using the fi tness mode 49 To set your weight 49 To set your daily exercising target 44 50 To use the audio guide 51 To start the fi tness mode 52 To stop the fi tness mode 52 To check a record of your exercising 53 Using datacasts 54 Voic
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contents 56 Upgrading fi rmware UPGRADING FIRMWARE 56 57 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING 57 60 Menu tree APPENDIX 61 Product specifi cations 62 License 63 Warranty 60
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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 Black : AH30-00110A White : AH30-00111A The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these. 10 _ the basics
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER Rightfi le browser button Press to move to the next menu. Up volume button Press to increase the volume or move to an upper item/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. 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. Leftfi le browser button Pres
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Microphone 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 39. Press and hold to start/stop recording. Screen display 12 _ the basics
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Clip hook Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system. USB plug USB cover Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for the FM Radio in the MP3 player. Earphone connection jack the basics _ 13
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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
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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. 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 fi les will not be affected. the basics _ 15
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CONNECTING TO YOUR PC/CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for awhile. Screen Display < > - Charging < > - Fully Charged Connect the USB plug to the USB port ( ) on your PC as in the fi gure while your PC is on. Charging Time about 2.5 hours Play Time on Full Charge Music : Max. 20 hours Total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. NOTE If you are charging the player while it is connected
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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 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. TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF Turning the Power on Press and hold the button. When you turn on the player for the fi rst time, you wi
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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME You can adjust the volume while a fi le is playing back. Press the [Up, Down] button. The volume range is set between 00 to 30. Samsung 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. 18 _ the basics
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BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser” Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function. 1. Select on the main menu screen. File Browser 2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list. 3. Select a desired fi le. The fi le will start playing. Music Playlists Datacasts Recorded Files DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser” Follow steps 1-2 above. 3. Select the fi le that you want to delete and press the Add to Playlist [ ] button. Delete from Playlist Delete File 4. Sele
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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. 1. Select on the main menu screen. Settings 2. Select a desired item in the setting list. 3. Select a desired setting option. Music 4. Set the options you prefer. FM Radio My Popcon User Button(...) [Setting list] 20 _ the basics
