SAMSUNG YP-R0JCS User Manual

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YP-R0

Icons used in this manual
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your MP3 player depending on the firmware installed. Some of the contents may be changed without prior notice.
Your MP3 player and screens may differ from the illustrations in this manual.
To view the special features of your MP3 player, see "Special features of your MP3 player" on page 4.
To view troubleshooting, see " Troubleshooting" on page 50.
Icon Description
Note
Caution
< >
[ ]
Notes, usage tips, or additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
Menu names or text on the screen ; for example: <Yes> Buttons; for example: [ Back button)
] (represents the
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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 not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact a Samsung Customer Service Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
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.
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 while you are taking exercising or walking.
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these 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 center to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void the warranty.
Safety information
2
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 60 db and road noise is approximately 80 db). 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 your ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the earphones or headphones.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
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.
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 shock or deteriorate the surface.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to 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.
Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that the product, Trade name Samsung & Model name YP-R0, has been tested according to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Party responsible for Product Compliance Samsung Electronics America QA Lab. 18600 Broadwick Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

Special features of your MP3 player

Listen to true three­dimensional sound with the Samsung Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe™)
Use the text viewer to open and view text documents without corruption
Download and play high­quality videos in various formats
Listen to your favorite radio stations anytime
Play a slideshow with your pictures and use your player as a digital frame
Use memory cards to extend the capacity of your player and store more contents
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Contents

Use basic functions
7
What's included
8
Your MP3 player
9
Connect to a PC and charge the
11
battery
Turn your player on and lock the
13
buttons
Access menus from the main
14
menu screen
Enter text
15
Manage media fi les
16
Download media fi les
17
Supported fi le formats and PC
17
requirements
Download fi les with EmoDio
18
Download fi les using your player as a
19
removable disk
Manage fi les
21
Play video and music
22
VIDEOS
23
Play video fi les
23
Use the video options
25
MUSIC
26
Listen to music
26
Create your own playlists
29
Use the music options
30
Contents
Use additional
31
applications
PICTURES
32
View pictures
32
Play a slideshow
33
Set a picture as a wallpaper
33
TEXTS
34
View text fi les
34
Insert a bookmark
35
Change the background style
35
FM RADIO
36
Listen to the FM radio
36
Save radio stations
37
Use the FM radio options
38
DATACASTS
39
MICRO SD
40
Insert a memory card (optional)
40
Manage fi les in a memory card
41
Customize settings
42
Settings
43
Sound settings
44
Display settings
44
Language settings
44
Date and time settings
45
System settings
45
Appendix
47
Firmware upgrade
48
Maintenance of your player
49
Troubleshooting
50
Specifi cations
52
Warranty
54
License
56

Use basic functions

Learn to perform basic operations with your player.
What's included .................................................................8
Your MP3 player .................................................................9
Connect to a PC and charge the battery ...........................11
Turn your player on and lock the buttons ..........................13
Access menus from the main menu screen ......................14
Enter text ............................................................................15
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What's included

Check your product box for the following items:
MP3 player Earphones
GM59-01010A (Black)
-
Note
The items supplied with your player may appear different from the illustrations in this
manual.
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
USB cable
GM39-01004A
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Your M P 3 player

n Navigation/
Selection button
Back button
User button
Reset hole
If your player is frozen or unresponsive, insert a pointed object (such as a toothpick or paper clip) into the reset hole. The system will be initialized. You can also reset your player by pressing and holding [ ] for more than 10 seconds.
Accessories hook
Display
Menu button
Power/lock button
Memory card
slot
Earphones jack
USB connection port
Use basic functions > Your MP3 player
Button functions
Button Function
Return to the previous screen Return to the main menu screen (press and hold)
Open a list of options available in the current menu
Rewind 10 seconds during video playback Repeat a section of a track during music playback Zoom in on the picture screen Change the font size on the text screen
Turn your player on and off (press and hold) Lock the buttons
n
o
(Center) a
(Up/Down)
b (Left/Right)
Scroll up, down, left, or right on the screen
Select the highlighted menu or option Begin or pause playback
Adjust the volume
Skip to the previous/next fi le Move to the previous/next page Search backward/forward (press and hold)
n
Back
Menu
User
Power/lock
Navigation/ Selection
10
11

Connect to a PC and charge the battery

Connect your player to a PC and charge the battery before you use your player for the fi rst time or when you have not used it for a long time.
Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connection port at the
bottom of your player.
Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of a PC.
<USB connected>
: Charging
: Fully charged
Charging time About 3 hours
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the USB cable from your player
and the PC.
Use basic functions > Connect to a PC and charge the battery
About batteries
Charge and store the battery at 41˚ F ~ 95˚ F (5˚ C ~ 35˚ C). Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours or leave the
battery fully discharged for a long time. Doing so may shorten the battery life.
Depending on how you use your player, actual battery life may vary and may be shorter than specifi ed.
Note
The charging time may differ depending on your PC’s
capabilities.
If you want to charge the battery on your laptop, make sure
that the laptop's battery is full or the laptop is plugged into a power source.
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 proper operation of the player.
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13

Turn your player on and lock the buttons

Turn your player on or off
Press and hold [ ] to turn your player on or off.
Note
If you do not use your player for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off.
Lock or unlock the buttons
Lock the buttons to prevent any unwanted operations while listening to music or playing videos. Press [
Note
When the buttons are locked, will appear at the top of the screen.
] to lock or unlock the buttons.
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Access menus from the main menu screen

Select menus from the main menu screen.
When you turn on your player, the main menu screen appears and you can access menus or functions from the main menu screen.
Main menu screen
In the main menu, use [n] to scroll to a menu you want
and press [o].
Press [a] to scroll to an item and press [o].
Use the menu you select.
Press [ ] to return to the previous screen.
Press and hold [ ] to return to the main menu screen.
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Enter text

Enter text using the virtual keyboard.
To rename a playlist, for example:
Select a music playlist, and then press [ ] and select <Rename>.
See page 29.
Select a button which has a character you want to enter.
To delete characters, select .
To change the text input mode, press [
Delete
Insert a space
When you are fi nished, select <OK>.
].
Input fi eld
Press [o] once to enter "A" and twice to enter "B"
Text input mode
: English (lowercase)
: English (uppercase)
: numbers
Manage media fi les
Download media fi les to your player, and search for or delete fi les stored in your player.
Download media fi les .........................................................17
Manage fi les .......................................................................21
17
Download media  les
Download media fi les from a PC to your player.
Caution
To avoid damage to your player and corruption of your fi les, do not disconnect the USB cable while fi les are being transferred.
Supported fi le formats and PC requirements
Supported fi les
Menu Supported fi les
VIDEOS
MUSIC
PICTURES
TEXTS
Note
For supported fi le formats, see "Specifi cations" on page 52.
Recommended PC requirements
CPU Pentium 500 MHz or higher Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher
Others
Video fi les
Music fi les
Image and picture fi les
Text fi les
Windows Media Player 11.0 or higher Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher DirectX 9.0 or higher
Manage media  les > Download media  les
Download fi les with EmoDio
You can easily download various media fi les with EmoDio.
Note
For information about installing EmoDio on a PC, refer to
the Quick Start Guide supplied with your player.
EmoDio will be regularly upgraded for peak performance.
Some features of EmoDio may change without prior notice.
Connect your player to a PC using the USB cable.
See page 11 to connect the player to your PC.
When the player is connected to your PC, EmoDio launches automatically on your PC.
Click <My PC> on the main screen of EmoDio.
Click <Add Folder> or <Add File> at the bottom of
the My PC screen.
The list of the fi les stored in your PC appears.
Select a folder or fi le you want.
Select a fi le you want on the My PC screen and
click
.
The selected fi le is copied to your player.
Note
You cannot use your player when connected to a PC. If you connect your player to a PC when the player's
battery is low, the battery will be charged for a few minutes before your player will be connected to the PC.
If you connect your player to a PC via a USB hub, the PC
may not recognize your player. Connect your player directly into the USB port of a PC.
When you format your player on a PC, use the FAT32
system. In Windows Vista, click <Restore device defaults> and then format your player.
Music recognition technology and related data are provided
by Gracenote ServiceSM.
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The
Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote CDDB” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.
®
and Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition
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