Samsung 2GB Hello Kitty manual

MP3 Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register YP-U5[...]

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 [...]

safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : W ARNING 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 T o reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 player , follow these bas[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 modi fi cations in const[...]

contents THE BASICS 10 10 What’ s included 1 1 Y our MP3 player 15 Resetting the system 16 Connecting to your PC/Charging the battery 17 Caring for the battery 17 T urning 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 [...]

contents LISTENING TO MUSIC 33 33 Listening by category 35 Music playback display 36 Buttons for playback control 37 Creating a playlist on your MP3 player 39 User button custom function 39 T o set the user button mode MORE THAN MUSIC 44 44 Listening to FM radio 49 Using the fi tness mode 49 T o set your weight 49 T o set your daily exercising tar[...]

UPGRADING FIRMW ARE 56 56 Upgrading fi rmware TROUBLESHOOTING 57 57 T roubleshooting contents APPENDIX 60 60 Menu tree 61 Product speci fi cations 62 License 63 W arranty[...]

10 _ the basics the basics WHA T’S INCLUDED Y our 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 : AH30-001 10A White : AH30-001 1 1A The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.[...]

the basics _ 1 1 YOUR MP3 PLA YER 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 fi 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. Left fi le browser button Press[...]

12 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLA YER (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 39. Press and hold to start/stop recording. Microphone Screen display[...]

the basics _ 13 YOUR MP3 PLA YER (Continued) Earphone connection jack 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 . USB plug USB cover Reset hole If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system.[...]

14 _ the basics YOUR MP3 PLA YER (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 .[...]

the basics _ 15 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. Y our settings and fi les will not be [...]

16 _ the basics CONNECTING TO YOUR PC/CHARGING THE BA TTER Y Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for awhile. 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 T otal charging time v[...]

the basics _ 17 CARING FOR THE BA TTER Y Y our 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. • Bat[...]

18 _ the basics CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Y ou 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. 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[...]

File Browser the basics _ 19 BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser” Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function. 1. Select <File Browser> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired folder to bring up the fi le list. 3. Select a desired fi le. The fi le will start playing. DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser” Fo[...]

20 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Y our 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 <Settings> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the setting list. 3. Select a desired setting option. 4.[...]

the basics _ 21 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Music Settings Y ou 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. Select from <Auto&[...]

22 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) T o set the myDNSe option 1. Select <myDNSe> in the DNSe option and press the [Right] button . 2. Set the myDNSe options you prefer . 3. Press the [Select] button and select <Y es> . The setting is completed. myDNSe options EQ: Y ou can adjust individual frequencies to ad[...]

the basics _ 23 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) FM Radio Settings Y ou can set FM radio frequencies automatically and also select the FM Radio mode, receiving area and reception. FM Radio setting options Mode: Y ou can switch to Manual or Preset mode. Select either <Manual> or <Preset>. If no preset frequencies are set[...]

24 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) T o set Auto Preset Y ou can preset up to 30 stations in your MP3 player ’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Automatic – automatically stores all the stations the player receives 1. Select <Auto Preset> in the FM Radio setting option. 2. Select &[...]

the basics _ 25 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) My Popcon Settings Y ou can select or create your own character . 1. Select < My Popcon> in the Setting list. 2. Select a desired Popcon character . Select from 10 preset characters. If you select < >, you can create and save 1 character of your own. [ ] button : Moves to[...]

26 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Sound Settings Y ou can set the beep sound and volume limit. Sound Setting Options Beep Sound: Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off. Select from <Of f> and <On>.  V olume Limit: Y ou can avoid hearing damage by setting the volume limit when using the [...]

the basics _ 27 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Language Settings The menus on your new MP3 player can be set to appear in any one of the available languages. Y ou can change your preference language easily . Language setting options Menu: Set the menu language. Select <English>, < 한국어 >, <Français>, <D[...]

28 _ the basics CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Date&Time Settings Set the current date and time. Date&Time setting options Date: Y ou can set the current date. Set the Y ear, Month, and Date. Time: Y ou can set the current time. Set the Hour and Min.   Date Ti me[...]

the basics _ 29 CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Settings Choose the sleep timer , auto power off and default setting that’s right for you. System setting options Sleep: T urns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either <Off>, <15 min>, <30 min>, <60 min>, <90 min> or <120[...]

30 _ EmoDio EmoDio EmoDio is a software application provided for this MP3 player for various content-related services as well as device support. Before you start - Follow the quick start guide to install EmoDio. Connect the player to your PC. <EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC. If the program does not st[...]

EmoDio _ 31 USING EMODIO EmoDio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your fi les on your PC. With your fi les already sorted and organized in EmoDio, you can quickly transfer them to your MP3 player without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi le. “EmoDio” fi le transfer is the easiest way to get fi [...]

32 _ EmoDio USING EMODIO (Continued) Do not disconnect the USB plug during fi le transfer . Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC. T o avoid an unstable connection, connect the player to the computer directly rather than through a USB hub. All functions on the player are disabled during the PC connection. Use F A T 32 for [...]

listening to music _ 33 listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player , and check the battery . LISTENING BY CA TEGORY 1. Select <Music> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired item in the music list. 3. Select a music fi le to play . The music will start playing.   426 Samsung Music Now Play[...]

34 _ listening to music LISTENING BY CA TEGORY (Continued) Music List File information including the artist name, album name, music title and genre will be displayed according to the ID3 T ag information on the appropriate music fi le. A fi le without an ID3 T ag is displayed as [Unknown]. Now Playing : Plays a recently played fi le or moves to [...]

listening to music _ 35 MUSIC PLA YBACK DISPLA Y 1 Play Mode Indicator 6 Current track playing / T otal number of tracks Indicator 2 DNSe/Play Speed Indicator 7 Play/Pause/Search Indicator 3 Battery Status 8 Popcon Character / Album Cover Image 4 Music Title 9 Play Status Bar 5 Current Play Time The screen pictures are for illustration purposes onl[...]

36 _ listening to music BUTTONS FOR PLA YBACK CONTROL [Left] button Press once 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the beginning of the current fi le. Press twice 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing to play the previous fi le. Press and hold to move backwards in the current fi le. [Select] button Press to pa[...]

listening to music _ 37 CREA TING A PLA YLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLA YER If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your MP3 player , you can create a “Favorites” playlist without EmoDio or your PC. T o add a fi le to the Playlist 1. Select <Music> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Music Browser> . 3. Select a fi le to add to the playli[...]

38 _ listening to music CREA TING A PLA YLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLA YER (Continued) T o delete a fi le from a playlist 1. Select <Music> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Playlists> . 3. Select a desired playlist. 4. Select a music fi le to delete and press the [ ] button . 5. Select <Delete from Playlist>  <Y es> . The sel[...]

listening to music _ 39 USER BUTTON CUST O M FUNCTION Y ou can set the [ ] button to control one of four modes listed below . After setting, you can access the mode directly with the [ ] button. T o set the User Button Mode Use the [ ] button during playback to change the mode. 1. Select <Settings> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <User [...]

40 _ listening to music USER BUTTON CUST O M FUNCTION (Continued) T o use the Study Mode The Study mode is used for language learning where you will frequently use such functions as section repetition and play speed. 1. Set <User Button> to <Study Mode> . 2. Press the [ ] button on the music play screen to enter the Study mode. T o set [...]

listening to music _ 41 USER BUTTON CUST O M FUNCTION (Continued) T o use the Study Mode (continued) T o set the Play Speed Speed up or slow down your favorite music by adjusting the play speed. Use the [Up, Down] button to select a desired speed. Select from , , , (Normal), , and . T o use the Skip Interval Use the [Left, Right] button to move at [...]

42 _ listening to music USER BUTTON CUST O M FUNCTION (Continued) T o set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) Select the right sound for each music genre. 1. Set <User Button> to <DNSe> . 2. Press the [ ] button on the music play screen to select a desired DNSe mode. The DNSe mode changes in the following order each time the button [...]

listening to music _ 43 USER BUTTON CUST O M FUNCTION (Continued) T o set the Play Mode Select the playback mode from the options below . 1. Set <User Button> to <Play Mode>. 2. Press the [ ] button on the music play screen to select a desired play mode. The play mode changes in the following order each time the button is pressed (Repea[...]

44 _ more than music more than music You’ll enjoy much more than music with your new MP3 player. Listen to FM Radio, download Datacasts and make Voice recordings. Your MP3 player brings this and more right to the palm of your hand. Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player , and check the battery . LISTENING TO FM RADIO Se[...]

more than music _ 45 LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) FM Radio Display 1 Mute Indicator 2 Battery Status 3 Frequency Location Indicator 4 Manual/Preset Mode Indicator 5 Radio Mode Indicator 6 Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only . The actual screen may differ . T o search for FM stations Press and[...]

46 _ more than music LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) T o switch to Preset Mode Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets one preset at a time. Press and hold the [Select] button in Manual mode. If no preset frequencies are set, the player will not switch to Preset mode. T o switch to Manual Mode Select this mode if you [...]

more than music _ 47 LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) T o store stations in the Preset memory Y ou can store up to 30 stations in your MP3 player ’s memory and return to them with the press of just one button. Manual - choose only the stations you want to store Select a frequency to preset in Manual mode and press the [ ] button . The selected f[...]

48 _ more than music LISTENING TO FM RADIO (Continued) T o record FM Radio broadcasting Y ou can record an FM radio program at any time while listening to the radio. Select a frequency to record on the FM Radio screen and press and hold the [ ] button . The player starts recording. T o stop recording 1. Press and hold the [ ] button during the reco[...]

more than music _ 49 USING THE FITNESS MODE Y ou can check expected calorie(kcal) consumption(burn) during exercise (Fitness mode), depending on the exercise activity , your weight and length of exercise. Before you start - First, you should set the clock for the current time. See page 28. T o set your weight Set your weight before starting the Fit[...]

50 _ more than music USING THE FITNESS MODE (Continued) T o use the audio guide Y ou can listen to an audio guide that will name the exercise activity you’ve selected and the time that has elapsed during exercise. Y ou will hear an elapsed time message once every fi ve minutes of exercise. 1. Select <Fitness> on the main menu screen. 2. Se[...]

more than music _ 51 USING THE FITNESS MODE (Continued) T o start the Fitness mode 1. Select <Fitness> on the main menu screen. 2. Select a desired exercise activity and press the [Select] button. Select from <W alk1> (Walk Slow), <W alk2> (Walk Fast), <Run1> (Run Slow), <Run2> (Run Fast), <Hiking>, <Cycle>[...]

52 _ more than music USING THE FITNESS MODE (Continued) T o stop the Fitness mode Press the [ ] button . T o check your exercise record Y ou can check your exercise completion rate. 1. Select <Fitness> on the main menu screen. 2. Select <Performance> . 3. Select a date to check your record. Y ou can check the exercising time, calorie co[...]

more than music _ 53 USING DA T ACASTS Y ou can automatically receive updated information without having to visit your frequently visited news, blog and UCC sites every time. Before you start - T ransfer a desired channel post to the player using <EmoDio> Playing Datacasts Y ou can enjoy music fi les of the transferred datacasts by accessing[...]

54 _ more than music VOICE RECORDING Y ou can record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your MP3 player . T o make a voice recording 1. Select <V oice REC> on the main menu screen. 2 . Press the [Select] button . The player starts recording. Y ou can make a voice recording at any time by pressing and holding the[...]

more than music _ 55 VOICE RECORDING (Continued) T o stop voice recording 1. Press and hold the [ ] button during the recording. A message appears asking you if you want to listen to the fi le you just recorded. 2. Select <Y es> or <No> . Selecting <Y es> will play the just recorded fi le. Selecting <No> will not play the [...]

56 _ upgrading fi rmware upgrading fi rmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility. 1. Connect the player to your PC. <EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC. If the program does not start automatically , double-click the <EmoDio> icon on the desktop[...]

troubleshooting _ 57 troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new MP3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). PROBLEM SOLUTION Power will not turn on. • Power will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery and turn t[...]

58 _ troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Battery life differs from what is stated in the manual. • The battery life can vary depending on the sound mode and display settings. • Battery life may be shortened when the player is left for extended periods in low or high temperatures. EmoDio Program malfunction. • Check if your PC meets the basic sys[...]

troubleshooting _ 59 PROBLEM SOLUTION File upload doesn’t work. • Check if the USB plug is securely connected. Reconnect if necessary . • Check if the memory is full. • Press the Reset hole. Files or data are missing. • Check if the USB plug has been disconnected during fi le or data transmission. If this is the case, it may cause seriou[...]

60 _ appendix appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new MP3 player . Menu Select Screen Music FM Radio Fitness Datacasts V oice REC File Browser Settings Music FM Radio My Popcon User Button Sound Display Language Date&Time System DNSe Mode Popcon Character Study Mode Beep Sound Display Of[...]

appendix _ 61 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Model Name YP-U5 Rating DC 5.0V/ 500mA Built-in Battery Power 160mAh / DC 3.7V File Compatibility MPEG1 Layer3 (8kbps ~ 320kbps, 32kHz ~ 48kHz), MPEG2 Layer3 (32kbps ~ 160kbps, 16kHz ~ 24kHz), MPEG2.5 Layer3 (32kbps ~ 160kbps, 8kHz ~ 12kHz), WMA(48kbps ~ 320kbps, 8kHz ~ 48kHz), ASF(Audio) (8kbps ~ 192kbps, 8 ~ [...]

62 _ appendix LICENSE The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. In particular , this product is licensed under the following US patents : 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618, 5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481[...]

appendix _ 63 W ARRANTY Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally pur[...]

64 _ appendix W ARRANTY (Continued) 2. Samsung’s obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 3. W arranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorized Samsung Dealer/ Service Center . No reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Centers, an[...]

appendix _ 65 W ARRANTY (Continued) - Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation or use not consistent with technical or safety standardsin current force, or failure to comply with productmanual instructions. - Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Samsung caused by lightning, water , fi re, public disturbances [...]

66 _ appendix W ARRANTY (Continued) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO W ARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS W ARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER[...]

appendix _ 67 W ARRANTY (Continued) PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTL Y BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO[...]

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