Samsung YP-K3JQR/XAA, YP-K3JQG/XAA, YP-K3JQB/XAA User Manual

YP-K3J

For Your Safety

Read this manual carefully to ensure proper use of the player and to avoid any danger or physical damage.
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WARNING
Improper use can result in explosion, fire or electric shock.
To avoid your hearing damage
Do not disassemble, repair or modify this player on your own.
Do not get the player wet or drop it in water.
If the player gets wet, do not switch it on. Contact a Service Center.
Do not place the player in damp, dusty or sooty areas, as it could result in fire or electric shock.
Avoid using your player at high volume levels, as it may result in permanent hearing damage. If you experience ringing in your ears while using the earphone, remove the earphone immediately and lower the volume.
To avoid a risk of traffic accident
Do not use the earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.
It can cause a serious accident and furthermore, is prohibited by law in some areas. Using the earphones while walking, in particular, on a crosswalk, can lead to a serious accident.
Take care not to tangle the earphone cable around your arms or neighboring objects while driving, working out or walking, as it could result in a car accident or other injuries.
Do not leave the player in areas above 35°C(95°F) (such as a sauna or inside a parked car).
During hot weather, the temperature inside a car may rise up to 80°C(176°F).
Failing to heed the player instructions may cause serious injury.
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CAUTION
Product Use
Management of Important Data
Avoid malfunction
Be sure to back up important data.
Please be aware that we claim no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair or other causes.
Avoid malfunction
Failure to follow all instructions lead to physical injuries or damage to the player.
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 player.
Always use the accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
Do not spray water on the player. Never clean the player with chemical substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fire, electric shock or deteriorate the surface.
Do not place the player near magnetic objects, as it may cause a malfunction.
Basic Information .......................................6
Components...............................................6
Screen Display Information........................9
Button Functions......................................10
Charging the battery ................................12
Basic Use.................................................13

Contents

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Chapter 1. Preparation
Chapter 2.
Loading Your Desired File
Loading Your Desired File ......................16
Installing Samsung Media Studio ............16
Connecting to your PC.............................17
Adding Files/Folders in
Samsung Media Studio............................18
Transferring Files to the Player with
Samsung Media Studio............................20
Chapter 3. Multimedia function
Listening to Music ....................................22
Listening to Music....................................22
Creating a Playlist Using
Samsung Media Studio............................26
To Play a Playlist......................................28
Using the Music Option Menu..................29
Photo Viewing ...........................................31
Photo Viewing..........................................31
Using the Photo Option Menu..................32
Listening to FM Radio .............................33
Listening to FM Radio..............................33
Setting FM Presets ..................................36
To Delete Presets.....................................38
Setting FM Radio.....................................39
For Your Safety ..........................................2
Contents .......................................................4
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Chapter 4. Setting
Settings.......................................................40
Setting Display.........................................40
Setting Time ............................................42
Setting Language.....................................44
Setting the System ..................................45
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
To Upgrade Firmware..............................47
Troubleshooting........................................49
Chapter 6. Appendix
Menu Tree...................................................51
Product Specifications............................52

Components

Basic Information
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Checking the Accessories
Player Earphones USB Cable
Installation CD
AH30-00087D(black) AH39-00899A AH80-00139D
Design of accessories is subject to change for the purpose of improvement, without notice.
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Components
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Front, Right Side
Power & Hold Switch
Screen Display
Back Button
Play/Pause & Select Button
Menu Button
Button
All buttons are 'Light-touch' buttons.
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Bottom/Rear
USB Connection Port
Earphone Jack
Reset Hole
Components (Continued)
Basic Information
[Rear]
[Bottom]
Earphone Connection
Bottom
Earphones
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Screen Display Information

Basic Information
NOTE
The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ.
Music
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1 Play Mode Display 2 Graphic Equalizer 3 Music Information 4 Play Status Bar 5 Current Music Number/
Total Number Display
6 Sound Effect Display 7 Battery Status Display 8 Play Time Display 9 Play/Pause Display
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Button Functions

Basic Information
Slide and hold in the opposite direction of the arrow to turn the power on/off.
Slide in the arrow direction to lock the buttons.
Moving up, down, left and right and Function Selection.
Tap to move up or down by one selection. Tap to move left or right by one selection. Press and hold to move up or down continuously.
Short tap to select the play/pause and function, move to the
next screen.
Search for a track and control volume while listening to music.
Press and hold to scan to a point on the current track. Tap to move to the previous track or to play the current track
from the start.
Press and hold to scan to a point on the current track. Tap to move to the next track. Tap to reduce/increase the volume.
Press and hold to move to the main menu.
Short tap to move to the previous screen.
Buttons Functions and Use
Tap to display the option menu.
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Button Functions
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CAUTION
Do not use any sharp object other than your fingers to operate the touch screen.
Otherwise, touch screen may be damaged.
Do not tap on the touch screen if your fingers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.
Tap on touch screen with your
fingertip.
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Charging the battery

Fully charge the rechargeable battery before using the player for the first time or when it has not been used for a while.
Basic Information
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Connect the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC.
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Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port on the bottom of the player.
When connected with the USB cable, it takes
about 4 hours for the player to fully charge although this may vary depending on your PC environment.
Battery Use
Recharge and store 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 your Notebook, make sure the Notebook's
battery is also fully charged.
NOTE
Chapter 1. Preparation
Charging the battery/Basic Use
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Basic Use

Basic Information
Turning the Power On & Off
Turning the Power On
Slide and hold the [HOLD√]
switch in the opposite direction
of the arrow.
Power is turned on.
Turning the Power Off
Slide and hold the [HOLD√]
switch in the opposite direction
of the arrow again.
Power is turned off.
Power is automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been tapped for a preset
period of time
(Default: 1 minute)
in the pause mode.
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NOTE
NOTE
Tap [
]
to move to the previous screen.
Press and hold
[]
to move to the main menu screen.
Playing Music
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Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu.
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Tap [ ] to select <Music> and then tap [ ].
The Music Menu will appear.
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Use [
]
and [ ] t o select a music file of your choice.
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Tap [ ].
The music file will begin playing.
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Volume Control
Lock Function
Tap [ ].
You will see a volume control icon.
Tap [
]
to increase the volume or []to decrease it.
In Hold mode, all buttons are disabled. This function is useful when you are walking or jogging.
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Slide the [
HOLD√]
switch
in the direction of the arrow.
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Slide the [
HOLD√]
switch
in the opposite direction of the
arrow to release the Lock function.
Basic Use (Continued)
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If a player malfunction occurs, you can re-initialize the system by pressing the Reset hole.
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 files will not be affected.
Reset Function
Reset hole
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Before you start!
Insert the installation CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive.
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Click <NEXT>.
Media Studio installation starts.
An icon is created on the desktop after
installation is complete and Media Studio starts.
Welcome to Best Buy Digital Music Store installation
You are about to install Best Buy Digital Music Store, the premier music jukebox service. Best Buy Digital Music Store is a fully featured music jukebox that also gives you access to award-winning music subscription services. Best Buy Digital Music Store puts the world of music at your fingertips!
Choose a service below and get your first 30 days on us:
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Click <Install now>.

Installing Samsung Media Studio

Use Media Studio to transfer music files from your PC to the player.
Loading Your Desired File
If Media Studio is not installed automatically
Install the program on a PC running Windows XPafter logging on with an Administrator account.
Please refer to your PC's user manual to see how to do this.
CAUTION
Chapter 2. Loading Your Desired File
Installing Samsung Media Studio/

Connecting to your PC

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Connecting to your PC
Loading Your Desired File
Before you start!
Use the USB Cable provided when connecting the player to your PC.
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Connect the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC.
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Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB Connection Port
on the
bottom of the player.
The PC system must meet the following minimum specifications:
Pentium 300MHz or higher Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher
DirectX 9.0 or higher USB Port 2.0
100MB of free hard disc space CD Rom Drive (2X or higher)
Windows Media Player 10.0 or higher
Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher
PC Requirements
CAUTION
If you connect the player through a USB hub, the connection may be unstable. Please connect the player to your PC directly.
If you connect the player to your PC and the battery charge is low, the player automatically checks the battery status and charges itself for several minutes.
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Adding Files/Folders in
Samsung Media Studio
Loading Your Desired File
Please refer to Help for more information on how to use Media Studio.
Click <MENU> <Help> <Help> from the menu at the top of the Media Studio program.
Media Studio enables you to select and organize files and folders in preparation for transfer to your player.
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