SAMSUNG M1 User Manual

MP3 Player
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YP-M1
Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound, and vibrant pictures. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising, downloading your favourite tunes, watching videos, or even listening to FM Radio. Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
PUTTING THE “MULTI” IN MULTIMEDIA
We call it an MP3 player, but it’s much more than that. It allows you to view pictures, text, videos and listen to FM radio. The built-in Bluetooth wireless technology turns your MP3 player into your own personal network.
TACTILE TOUCHSCREEN
Your MP3 player has a responsive touchscreen that reacts in a tactile way to your touch. You can experience various vibration effects.
EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD
Your MP3 player has a built-in memory slot compatible with microSD microSDHC used to back up or transfer fi les and data.
TM
cards which are primarily
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and
HANDY AND USEFUL WIDGETS!
Place clock, calendar and other widgets on your main menu screen for your convenience, providing direct and easy access. You can change and decorate buttons and icons on the background.
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.

safety information

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
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.
Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.
To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 player, follow these basic safety precautions:
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.
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
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
It can cause a serious accident, and furthermore, is prohibited by 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.
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
WARNING
environments could lead to fi re or electric shock.
Do not use the product if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass
or acrylic could cause injury to your hand or face. Bring the product to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void the warranty.
PROTECT YOURSELF
Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious
damage to your hearing.
WARNING
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. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the
like.
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 fi re, electric
CAUTION
shock or deteriorate the surface.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to
the player.
CAUTION
When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in colour and
check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.
NOTE

contents

THE BASICS
11
11 What’s included 12 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 touch screen 18
Browsing for fi les using “fi le browser” 18 Deleting fi les with “fi le browser” 19 Checking the status indicators 20 Using the touch screen 24 Setting the main menu display 26 Widget icons 28 Using widgets 33 Using the Mini-player/Quick tray 35 Using virtual keyboard 36 Switching list mode 38 Connecting to a TV 39 Using screen rotation 40 Changing the settings and
preferences
41 Sound Setting Options 42 Display Setting Options 43 Language Setting Options 44 Time Setting Options 45 System Setting Options
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EMODIO
49
49 PC requirements 50 Using EmoDio
WATCHING A VIDEO
52
LISTENING TO MUSIC
61
VIEWING PICTURES
75
52 Watching a video 53 Video playback display 54 Touch icons for playback control 55 Creating chapters 55 Screen capture 56 Using bookmarks 57 Using the video menu
61 Listening by category 63 Music playback display 64 Touch icons for playback control 65 Repeating a section 66
Creating a playlist on your MP3 player 70 Using the music menu
75 Viewing pictures 76 Enlarging a picture 76 Watching a slideshow 77 Using the picture menu
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READING TEXT
80
80 Reading text 81 Using bookmarks 82 Using the text menu
USING THE EXTERNAL
MEMORY CARD
83
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
88
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
96
83 Inserting the external memory card 83 Removing the external memory card 84 Playing a fi le in the external memory
card 85 To transfer a fi le in the memory card
to the player 86 Deleting a fi le in the external memory
card 87 To transfer a fi le in the player to the
memory card
88 Listening to FM radio 89 FM radio display 90 To search for FM stations 91 Recording FM radio 92 Switching to preset or manual mode
93 Using the FM radio menu
96 Playing video games
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USING BLUETOOTH
102
102 What is Bluetooth? 103 Bluetooth settings 105 Connecting a Bluetooth device 108 Using a Bluetooth stereo headset 109 Using a Bluetooth mobile phone 114 Transferring fi les to/from a Bluetooth
device 116 Checking Bluetooth devices
SETTING THE ALARM
118
VIEWING DATACASTS
120
VOICE RECORDING
121
ENJOYING FLASH
FILES
123
118 Setting the alarm
120 Viewing datacasts
121 Voice recording
123 Viewing fl ash fi les
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USING THE CALCULATOR
124
124 Using the calculator
VIEWING
THE ADDRESS BOOK
125
TROUBLESHOOTING
127
APPENDIX
130
125 Viewing the address book
127 Troubleshooting
130 Menu tree 131 Product specifi cations 134 Licence

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 USB Cable
The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER

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Down volume button
Press to reduce the volume
Up volume button
Press to increase the volume
Microphone
Power & Hold button
Press once to lock the touch screen. Press once again to unlock the touch screen. Press and hold for power on/off.
Speaker
Touch screen
LED light
Speaker
YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
External memory card slot
USB connection port
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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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 and hold the [ ] button for more than 10 seconds.
The system will be initialized.
Your settings and fi les will not be affected.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY

Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for a while.
Screen Display
<USB connected>
> - Charging
<
> - Fully Charged
<
2
1
1. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connection port on the
bottom of the player.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC.
Charging Time about 3 hours
Total charging time varies depending on your PC environment.
NOTE
The player can only be charged by connecting to your PC with the USB cable.
Do not use a separate USB AC Adapter as it may not charge the battery or allow
CAUTION
proper operation of the player.
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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
NOTE
source.
The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider.
CAUTION

TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF

Turning the Power on
Press and hold the [ ] button.
Turning the Power off
Press and hold the [ ] button.
Your MP3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons and icons
have been pressed for 5 minutes in the pause mode.
NOTE
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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

You can adjust the volume while a fi le is playing back.
Press the [
], [ ] button.

DISABLING THE TOUCH SCREEN

The Hold function disables the touch screen of your MP3 player, so that if you accidentally bump it 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.
If you set to <All> in <Settings> ĺ <System> ĺ <Hold Option>, the touch screen
NOTE
and all the other buttons will be locked.
See page 45.
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BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”

Search easily for les using the “File Browser” function.
1. Select the icon on the main menu screen.
2. Select a desired folder to bring up the le list.
3. Select a desired le.
The fi le will start playing.

DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser”

Follow steps 1-2 above.
3. Tap the [
4. Select <Delete>.
5. Select the le that you want to delete and tap <OK>.
Tap the [ ] icon to select all fi les.
The fi le will be deleted.
You can delete a fi le directly in the fi le list of video and music modes as well as in
NOTE
the <File Browser>.
The selected fi le cannot be deleted while it’s playing back.
Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
CAUTION
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] icon.

CHECKING THE STATUS INDICATORS

The player’s current status indicators are displayed on the top of the screen.
Alarm Indicator Lock Indicator
Bluetooth Indicator Current Time
Memory Card Indicator Battery Status
The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ.
NOTE
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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN

Tap on the touch screen with your thumb or fi ngertip.
Do not use force when touching the touch screen, as it may cause damage to the
screen.
NOTE
To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your thumb
or fi ngers to operate it.
Do not tap on the touch screen if your thumb or fi ngers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.
The touch screen may not function if you use a fi ngernail or other instruments such
as a ballpoint pen.
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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN (Continued)
Tapping
Tap on the desired part on the touch screen.
Examples
To select an item or
1. Run a function by tapping on its icon, or select
move to the next screen
To display playback
2. information and function icons
an item from the list.
Tap on the touch screen to display playback
information and video, music, picture and text view icons.
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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN (Continued)
Longer Touch
Press and hold the desired part of the touch screen.
Examples
Press and hold the or icon to play a
Moving to the previous
1. playback screen.
Creating video chapters2.
recently played fi le or to move to the playback screen of the current fi le.
Press and hold on the screen during video
playback to create a total of 5 chapters for the current video.
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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN (Continued)
Dragging
Tap and drag your thumb or fi ngers to the desired point.
Examples
Browsing the main menu
1. Drag on an empty space of the touch screen screen
Moving to the previous/
2. next list
Controlling the Play
3. Status Bar
Page Move / Playback
4. Searching
Moving Widget Icons5.
horizontally to browse the main menu screen.
You can check the next/previous list by dragging vertically in the video and music menu screen.
Tap the play status bar on the screen and
drag your thumb or fi ngers to a desired point before releasing it.
Drag horizontally while in video or music
playback to skip backward / forward depending on the the horizontal stroke setting.
Drag horizontally in the picture view screen to move to the previous / next picture.
Drag horizontally in the text view screen to
move to the previous / next page.
While using widgets, select the main menu or
widget icon to move and drag it to the desired point.
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SETTING THE MAIN MENU DISPLAY

In the main menu, tap the [Ÿ] icon at the bottom to display a context menu where you can customize the main menu.
1 2 3
To change the main menu style
Select a desired main menu style.
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1
You can change the main menu style.
You can customize the main menu
2
screen layout by moving each main menu icon to a desired location.
3
You can delete or add a widget icon from/to the main menu screen.
SETTING THE MAIN MENU DISPLAY (Continued)
To change the main menu screen layout
Tap a main menu icon and drag it to a desired location/page.
Drag the main menu icon to the lower menu bar to delete the icon from the main
menu.
To add / delete a widget icon
Drag a widget icon from the widget bar to the main menu screen or drag it from the main menu screen to the widget bar.
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WIDGET ICONS

A Widget is a small specialized GUI application on the screen that provides easy access to frequently used functions such as a clock, calendar and note. Place the clock, calendar and other widgets on your main menu screen for convenience, providing direct and easy access.
Displays an analogue clock and shows the current time. The time can also be set. See page 28.
Displays a digital clock and shows the current time. The time can also be set. See page 28.
You can note and save a memo. See page 29.
You can view the calendar and your schedules. See page 30.
You can can check the current time of two major cities in the world. See page 31.
You can view pictures saved in the player in slideshow mode.
page 32.
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You can select a folder for a slideshow. See
Tap the light bulb to adjust the brightness of the touch screen.
You can set also the brightness in <Settings> <Display>
<Brightness>. See
page 42.
WIDGET ICONS (Continued)
Tap to schedule your sleep time. It will automatically turn the power off at the scheduled time.
You can set also the sleep time in <Settings> ĺ <System> ĺ <Sleep>.
page 45.
See
You can check the remaining capacity of the battery.
You can listen to music or FM radio in the main menu screen without switching to music or FM radio mode.
A decorative item showing a butterfl y around a fl ower.
A decorative item with fl oral leaves that fl utter when tapped.
A decorative item of a coffee cup that steams when tapped.
A decorative item of a cookie that cracks a bit when tapped.
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USING WIDGETS

To set the current time
1. Tap on the digital or analogue clock widget on the
main menu screen.
2. Set each <Year>, <Month>, <Day>, <Hour>, <Min>, <AM, PM>.
3. Tap <OK>.
Clock Option
<Style>: You can change the style of the clock widget on the main menu
screen.
You can set also the current time in <Settings>  <Time>  <
page 44.
See
NOTE
Date&Time>.
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USING WIDGETS (Continued)
To input a memo
1. Tap on the memo widget on the main menu screen.
2. Select <New Memo>.
3. Enter your memo and tap <OK>.
For using the keyboard, see page 35.
Memo options
<Style>: You can change the style of the memo widget on the main
menu screen.
<Delete>: You can delete a stored memo.
Set as Main Memo
Displays a memo on the main menu screen.
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USING WIDGETS (Continued)
To view the calendar/schedule
You can check your schedules only when the schedule fi le(.ics fi le format) created using MS offi ce outlook has been transferred to <File Browser> ĺ <My Pack> ĺ <Calendar> folder in the player.
1.
Tap on the calendar widget on the main menu screen.
2. Select the desired month.
Drag your thumb or fi ngers vertically to select a desired
month. Drag your thumb or fi ngers horizontally to select a desired year.
3. Select a date with the schedule icon in the calendar.
4. Select a desired schedule.
You can check your schedule.
Calendar/Schedule options
<Style>: Changes the style of the calendar widget on the main menu screen.
Delete All Schedule>: Deletes all saved schedules.
<
A schedule cannot be created on the player.
NOTE
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