Samsung U4 4GB NAVY PURPLE, U4 2GB NAVY PURPLE, U4 2GB OCEAN BLUE, U4 4GB OCEAN BLUE, YP-U4JAB User Manual

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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 YOUR FAVORITE SELECTION WITH
You can create playlists of your favorite music.
EXPANSION AND COMP ATIBILITY
With your new player, you’re not limited to MP3 fi les. Your player supports MP3 and WMA formats.
TOUCH NAVIGATION!
You can tap on the touch pad to navigate through the menus.
THIS MP3 PLAYER!
LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER DOWNLOADING!
A fully charged battery can play up to 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 (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.
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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 center 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
Samsung Customer Service Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause
malfunction or a risk of electric shock. Do not use the earphone while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or
CAUTION
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 fi re or electric shock.
WARNING
Centre near you.
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 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 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.
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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
CAUTION
substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fi re, electric shock or deteriorate the surface.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to
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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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contents

THE BASICS
9
9 What’s included 10 Your MP3 Player 13 Screen displays 14 Using the touch button 15 Charging the battery 16 Caring for the battery 16 Turning the power on & off 17 Playing music 17 Controlling the volume 18 Disabling the buttons 18
Browsing for fi les using “File Browser” 19 Deleting fi les with “File Browser” 20 Changing the settings and
preferences
20 Music Settings 23 FM Radio Settings 27 Sound Settings 28 Display Settings 29 Language Settings 31 Date/Time Settings 32 System Settings
36 Resetting the system
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
37
37 PC requirements 38 Installing Samsung Media Studio 39 Transferring fi les to the Player with
Samsung Media Studio
contents
LISTENING TO MUSIC
42
42 Listening by category 43 To switch back to the current play
screen 44 Pausing 44 Searching within a track 44 Playing from the beginning of the
current track 44 Playing the previous track 44 Playing the next track 45 Creating a Playlist using
Samsung Media Studio
45 Creating a Playlist 46 Adding music fi les to a Playlist you’ve
created
47 Transferring a Playlist to your player
using Media Studio
48 Creating a playlist on your mp3
player 49 Playing a playlist 50 Deleting a fi le from the playlist 50 Deleting all fi les from the playlist 51 User button custom function
51 To set User Button Mode
contents
MORE THAN MUSIC
55
55 Listening to FM Radio
55 To use the mute function 56 To search for FM stations 57 To switch to Preset Mode 57 To switch to Manual Mode 57
To store stations in the Preset memory 58 To listen to preset stations 58 To delete a preset 59 To record FM Radio broadcasting 59 To stop recording
60 Using Datacasts 64 Voice Recording
64 To make a voice recording 65 To stop voice recording
TROUBLESHOOTING
66
APPENDIX
69
66 Troubleshooting
69 Menu Tree 70 Product Specifi cations 71 License

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your new MP3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact a Samsung Customer Service centre near you.
Player Earphones Installation CD
The accessories in your box may look slightly different to these pictured.
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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
Hold switch
Slide in the direction of the arrow to lock the button functions.
User/Recording button
Press to set section repetition, DNSe, Play Speed, Play Mode. Press and hold to start/stop FM radio or Voice recording.
Power & Play/Pause button
Press and hold for power on/off. Press for play/pause.
LED Lighting
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
These buttons are ‘Touch Sensitive’ buttons.
Screen display
Tap to move to the previous track/menu or play
Left fi le browser button
the current track from the beginning.
Press and hold to quickly scan tracks.
Play/Pause, Select button
Tap to select play/pause and a
function, or move to the next screen.
Down volume button
Tap to reduce the volume or move to a lower
item/menu.
Right fi le browser button
Tap to move to the next track/menu.
Press and hold to quickly scan tracks.
Up volume button
Tap to increase the volume or move to an
upper item/menu.
Back button
Tap to move to the previous screen.
Press and hold to move to the main menu
screen.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
USB plug
USB switch
Slides the USB plug in and out.
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Neck string hole
Reset hole
If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system.
Microphone

SCREEN DISPLAYS

Music
5
6
Rising Sun
7
8
FM Radio
4 5
6
The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ.
NOTE
Jazz
1
1
2 3
4
1 2 3
Play Mode Indicator
2
Battery Status
3
DNSe, Play Speed Indicator
4
Play Time Indicator Current track playing / Total
5
number of tracks Indicator
6
Play/Pause, Search Indicator
7
Music Title
8
Play Status Bar
1
Battery Status
2
Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator
3
RDS Indicator
4
FM Radio Indicator
5
Manual/Preset Indicator
6
Frequency Location Indicator
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USING THE TOUCH BUTTON

Tap on the touch button with your fi ngertip.
To avoid damage to the touch button, do not use any object other than your fi ngers
to operate it.
NOTE
Do not tap on the touch button if your fi ngers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch button with gloves on.
The touch button may not function if you use a fi ngernail or other instruments such
as a ballpoint pen.
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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 awhile. The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about 4 hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment.
Screen Display
USB
connected
- Charging
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Fully Charged
2
The insertion direction of the USB port may differ, depending on the PC. Check the direction of the player’s USB plug before
1
1. Slide the [ ] switch.
The USB plug is revealed.
2. Connect the USB plug to the USB port ( ) on your PC as in the fi gure.
inserting.
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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
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sourc
e.

TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF

Turning the Power on
Press and hold the
Power is turned on.
Turning the Power off
Press and hold the
Power is turned off.
Your mp3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have
been pressed for a specifi c length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for
NOTE
<Auto Power Off> is 1 minute, but you can change this length of time. See
for more information.
[ ] button.
[ ] button.
Rising Sun
page 33
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PLAYING MUSIC

Load music fi les onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio. Learn more about Media Studio on page 39.
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].
The <Music> list will appear.
3. Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to select a music le of your choice.
4. Tap [ ] to play the selected music fi le.
The music fi le will begin playing.
Now Playing
Artists Albums Songs
Music
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
NOTE
Press and hold [
] to move to the main menu screen.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

Tap the [Up, Down] button.
You will see a volume control icon.
The volume range is 00 to 30.
Tap the [Up] button to increase the volume and tap the
[Down] button to decrease it.
Rising Sun
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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. Slide the [ ] switch in the direction of the arrow to enable the Lock function
2. Slide the [ ] switch in the opposite direction of the arrow to release the Lock function.

BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”

Search easily for les using the “File Browser” function.
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser>
and tap [ ].
The <File Browser> folder list containing “Music, Playlists,
Datacasts, and Recorded Files” appears.
3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired folder.
4. Tap [ ] to bring up the le list in the selected folder.
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired le.
6. Tap [ ].
The fi le will start playing.
File Browser
Music
Playlists Datacasts Recorded Files
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DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser”

1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser> and tap [ ].
The <File Browser> folder list appears.
3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired folder and tap [ ].
4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the fi le that you want to delete and press the [ ] button.
5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Delete File> and tap [ ].
The confi rmation window will appear.
6. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].
The fi le will be deleted
Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
CAUTION
The currently played fi le will not be deleted.
NOTE
Music
Playlists Datacasts Recorded Files
Music Space.mp3
Rising Sun.mp3
Add to Playlist
Delete from Playl...
Delete File
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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.
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
Press and hold [
NOTE
Music Settings
] to move to the main menu screen.
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2.
Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings> and tap [ ].
The <Settings> menu appears.
3.
Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].
The <Music> menu appears.
4.
Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.
Tap the [Up, Down] button to move up or down through the current menu.
Tap [
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] to move to the next item/select the menu.
If the <Settings> screen is open and you don’t press any buttons for a while, the unsaved settings will be lost, and the player will return to the previous screen.
What is DNSe?
Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to.
Music
FM Radio User Button Mode Sound
Sound Effect
DNSe Play Mode Play Speed
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
Music setting options
Sound Effect: You can set the street mode, clarity and master EQ. <Street Mode> : Allows you to hear the music outdoors clearly by ltering out some
of the street noise. Select either <Off> or <On>.
<Clarity> : You can enjoy clearer sound with improved quality. Select from <0 - 2>. <Master EQ> : You can optimize sound settings.
Tap the [Left, Right] button to select the frequency you want to adjust. Tap the [Up, Down] button to adjust the selected frequency’s level and then tap [
DNSe: Select the right sound for each music genre. Select from <Normal>, <Studio>, <Rock>, <Classical>, <Jazz>, <Ballad>, <Club>, <R&B>, <Dance>, <Concert Hall>, mode when you have selected <User>. See page 22.
Play Mode: Select playback mode such as repeat settings. Select from <Normal>, <Repeat>, <Repeat One>, and <Shuffl e>.
Play Speed: Adjust the playback speed of Select <x0.7>, <x0.8>, <x0.9>, <x1.0(Normal)>, <x1.1>, <x1.2>, or <x1.3>. (The higher the number is, the faster the playback speed is.)
Skip Interval:
track or skip several seconds at a time. Select from <1 Song>, <5sec>, <10sec>, <30sec> and <1min>.
Tag: You can select to display the track information for a music fi le containing ID3 Tag. Select either <Off> or <On>.
NOTE
and <User>. You can also set <EQ> and <3D & BASS> in the DNSe
music/recording fi les.
You can fast forward through a fi le at various intervals. Skip a whole
If the fi le was developed with a variable bit rate(VBR), the actual length of
the skip interval may not be exactly what you select.
The adjusted play speed may differ from the actual speed, depending on the fi le.
What is ID3 Tag?
This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the fi le, such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment fi eld.
].
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) (Continued) <EQ>
You can adjust individual frequencies to adjust the sound to your preference. 1 Tap the [Up, Down] button in the DNSe menu
to select <User> and tap the [Right] button.
2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <EQ> and tap [ ].
The <EQ> setting screen appears.
3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select the frequency you want to adjust and tap the [Up, Down] button to adjust the selected frequency’s level.
You can select from –10 to +10 for the selected frequency’s level.
4. Tap [ ].
The confi rmation window will appear.
5. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].
The setting is completed.
<3D & BASS>
You can set the 3D surround sound and bass boost level.
1. Tap the [Up, Down] button in the DNSe menu to select <User> and tap the [Right] button.
2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <3D & BASS> and tap [
The <3D & Bass> setting screen appears.
].
3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <3D> or <Bass> and tap the [Up, Down] button.
You can select a <3D> level from 0 to 4, and <Bass> from 0 to 4.
4. Tap [ ].
The confi rmation window will appear.
5. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].
The setting is completed.
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EQ
3D & BASS
EQ
3D & BASS
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
FM Radio Settings
You can set FM radio frequencies automatically and also select the FM Radio mode, receiving area and sensitivity.
1. Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
2.
Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings> and tap [ ].
The <Settings> menu appears.
3.
Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <FM Radio> and tap [ ].
The <FM Radio> menu appears.
4.
Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.
Music
FM Radio
User Button Mode Sound
Mode
Auto Preset FM Region FM Sensitivity
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
FM Radio setting options
Mode: You can switch to Manual or Preset mode. Select either <Manual> or
<Preset>. If no preset frequencies are set, the player will not switch to Preset mode.
Auto Preset: Automatically scans for available frequencies. See page 25. FM Region: You can change an FM area setting in preparation for overseas
travel. Select FM Sensitivity: To receive more or fewer FM radio frequencies, adjust the <FM
Sensitivity>. Select either <Low>, <Middle>, and <High>. If you select <High>, the more frequencies can be received.
RDS Display : Radio Data System(RDS) provides the reception and display of messages such as broadcasting information. Select either <Program Type> or <Program Service>. See page 26.
NOTE
from
<Korea/US>, <Japan>, and <Other Countries>.
Your previously stored radio frequencies will be deleted when you change the <FM Region> on your player.
FM region can be deleted or changed according to the target region of the
player. Frequency range by region
- Korea/US: Search for FM frequencies in 100 kHz increments between
87.5 MHz~108.0 MHz.
- Japan: Search for FM frequencies in 100 kHz increments between 76.0 MHz~108.0 MHz.
- Other Countries: Search for FM frequencies in 50 kHz increments between 87.50 MHz~108.00 MHz.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
To set Auto Preset
You can preset up to return to them with the press of just one button. Have the MP3 player nd and store stations automatically.
Automatic – automatically store all the stations the player receives
1.
Tap the [Up, Down] button in the FM Radio setting menu to select <Auto Preset> and tap [ ].
The Auto Preset confi rmation window will appear.
2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ]
Up to 30 frequencies are automatically set.
When you have completed your settings, tap the [Left, Right] button to
select a desired preset frequency in Preset mode.
To cancel Auto Preset
If you want to cancel the auto preset, press any button in the process.
The auto preset setting is canceled, and only frequencies set up to that point
are stored.
Always connect your earphones to the player when searching or setting
NOTE
frequencies and listening to FM Radio. The earphones serve as antennas to receive FM radio reception.
In poor reception areas, the player may not be able to fi nd an available FM frequency.
You may want to re-set the stored stations if you’re going to listen to your
MP3 player in a different city. To delete the preset stations and store new ones, simply repeat the process.
30 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and
Mode
Auto Preset
FM Region FM Sensitivity
.
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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)
To set RDS Display
Radio Data System(RDS) provides the reception and display of messages such as broadcasting information. The program information such as News, Sports or Music, or the broadcasting station information is displayed on the screen.
1.
Tap the [Up, Down] button in the FM Radio setting menu to select <RDS Display> and tap [ ].
The <RDS Display> menu appears.
2.
Tap the [Up, Down] button display mode and
Select either <Program Type> or <Program
Service>.
RDS Display Options Program Type : Displays the type of program currently being broadcast.
Program Service : Displays the name of broadcasting station and is composed
8 characters. If the Program Service information is being received, the Program
of Service name (BBC, AFO, NDR, etc.) is shown on the display. If the Program Service information isn’t received, the original FM frequency is shown.
If FM signal strength is weak, the RDS information might not be displayed.
NOTE
to select the RDS
tap [ ].
RDS Display
Program Type
Program Service
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