Samsung YP-Q3 User Manual

Samsung YP-Q3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 YP-Q3 MP3 Pl a yer user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or this product are licensed for limited use by Samsung by any means, electronic or mechanical, including from their respective owners. Extracting and using...
  • Page 3 Using earphones when driving is also prohibited by law in some areas. • Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung. • When hanging the product around your neck, do not apply pressure to the neck strap.
  • Page 4 Safety information > CAUTION • Stop using the player and contact a Samsung Service • Keep your player and all accessories out of the reach of Centre if the player or battery emits smoke, an unusual small children and animals. Children or animals can damage smell, or unusual noises.
  • Page 5 Safety information > WARNING WARNING Situations that could cause damage to yourself or the product • Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not • Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your responsible for data loss. own.
  • Page 6 Safety information > WARNING • Do not paint or put stickers on the product. The USB • To clean the product, wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. connection cap may get stuck, or the touch screen may not Do not use strong chemicals or detergents.
  • Page 7 The battery may explode or cause a fire. The product or battery may malfunction, cause a fire or explode. • Use only Samsung-approved chargers and AC adapters. Use the product only within the suggested temperature and Third-party products may malfunction, explode, or cause humidity range: -5°...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Special features of your Contents MP3 player Use basic functions Product layout SoundAlive™ brings your music to life Connect to a PC and charge the battery Turn your player on and lock the Download and play high-quality buttons videos in various formats Access menus from the main menu Use the mini player...
  • Page 9 View text files Correct disposal of batteries in Insert a bookmark this product Change the background style License Open recent menus Contact Samsung World Wide FM RADIO Listen to the FM radio Save radio stations Use the FM radio options VOICE REC...
  • Page 10: Use Basic Functions

    Quick start guide Note • The items supplied with your player may look different than the illustrations in this manual. • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Your MP3 player Display Reset hole If your player is frozen...
  • Page 11 Use basic functions > Product layout Button functions Button Function Button Function • Return to the previous screen Scroll up, down, left, or right on the Back • Return to the main menu (press and hold) screen • Select the highlighted menu or Open a list of options available in the current menu Menu option...
  • Page 12: Connect To A Pc And Charge The Battery

    Connect to Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connection port at the bottom of your player. a PC and Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of a PC. charge the <USB connected>...
  • Page 13 Use basic functions > Connect to a PC and charge the battery About the battery • Charge and store the battery at 5˚ C ~ 35˚ C (41˚ F ~ 95˚ F). • Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours or leave the battery fully discharged for a long time.
  • Page 14: Turn Your Player On And Lock The Buttons

    Turn your Turn your player on or off Press and hold to turn your player on or off. player on and lock the buttons 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.
  • Page 15: Access Menus From The Main Menu

    Access menus When you turn on the player, the main menu appears, which allows you to run functions you want. from the main menu Select menus from the main menu. ▲ Main menu In the main menu, use to scroll to a menu you want and press Use the menu you select.
  • Page 16: Use The Mini Player

    Use the mini From a menu without playback function, select Listen to music with the mini player. player With the mini player, you can listen to music or the FM radio while using other menus which do not have the playback feature. Do this Press Skip to the previous file or the next...
  • Page 17: Enter Text

    Enter text Example: Rename a playlist Select a music playlist, and then press and select <Rename>. Enter text using the virtual See page 29. keyboard. Select a button which has a character you want to enter. ■ To delete characters, select ■...
  • Page 18: Task Manager

    Task manager Press and hold while using video, music, picture, text, or FM radio menus. Active menus appear as thumbnail images. The current menu does not appear in the list. View thumbnails of active menus. Press and hold Select a menu, and then press to open the menu.
  • Page 19: Manage Media Files

    Manage media files Download media files to your player, and search for or delete files stored in your player. Download Supported file formats and PC requirements media fi les Supported files Menu Supported files Download media files from Video files VIDEOS a PC to your player.
  • Page 20: Download Files With Kies

    Manage media fi les > Download media fi les Download files with Kies You can easily download various media files with Kies. Note Note • You cannot use your player when it is connected to a PC. • For information about installing Kies on a PC, refer to the •...
  • Page 21: Download Files Using Your Player As A Removable Disk

    Manage media fi les > Download media fi les Download files using your player as a removable disk Note Connect your player to a PC using the USB cable. • The order of files on your PC will differ from the order of files in your player.
  • Page 22: Disconnect Your Player From A Pc

    Manage media fi les > Download media fi les Disconnect your player from a Carefully follow the steps below when disconnecting your player from a PC to avoid data loss or damage to your player. Example: Windows XP Click on the Windows taskbar. Click the pop-up message.
  • Page 23: File Explorer

    File Explorer Search for files Delete files Search files by folder, and open or delete files. In the main menu, select Select a folder from the list. Select a folder from the list. Select a file you want to delete, and then press Select <Delete>.
  • Page 24: Play Video And Music

    Transfer music and video files to your player using the Play video and music Kies program or a removable disk, and then play high- quality video files and listen to music in excellent 3D surround sound. VIDEOS Play video files Play video files on your In the main menu, select player.
  • Page 25 Play video and music > VIDEOS Video playback screen Play a video from a chapter Press and hold during video playback. Your player will split the video file into 15 chapters and capture still images from each chapter. When you select one of the still images, the video will begin playback from that point.
  • Page 26: Use The Video Options

    Play video and music > VIDEOS Use the video options Insert a bookmark During video playback, press You can insert a bookmark at the point you want and go to the Use one or more of the following options. bookmark to play from that point. Option Description While viewing a video, press...
  • Page 27 Play video and music > VIDEOS Option Description Change the playback speed. Note Play Speed Speed adjustment may not be available for some files. File Display detailed information about the video file. Information...
  • Page 28: Music

    MUSIC Listen to music Music files are categorised in folders by type. You can easily find a music file you want. Play music files stored in your player. Music category Function To download files, see Artists Display files by artist. "Download media files"...
  • Page 29 Play video and music > MUSIC Play music files Music playback screen In the main menu, select Select a music category. ■ To play the file you last played, select <Now Playing>. Select a file to play. Control playback by using the buttons. See "Music playback screen."...
  • Page 30 Play video and music > MUSIC Repeat a section of a track Enable SoundAlive effects You can select a section of a track to repeat. During music playback, press To use this function, you must first set the <Repeat A-B> option in the <User Button>...
  • Page 31: Create Your Own Playlists

    Play video and music > MUSIC Create your own playlists Delete music files from a playlist You can create your own playlist by adding music files you want. There are 5 default playlists. From the music category list, select <Playlists>. Add music files to a playlist Select a playlist that has a file you want to delete.
  • Page 32: Use The Music Options

    Play video and music > MUSIC Use the music options During music playback, press Option Description Change the image that displays during music Use one or more of the following options. playback. Option Description Music Play Note Add the currently playing music file to the Screen Add to Playlist playlist.
  • Page 33: Use Additional Applications

    Use additional applications Learn how to work with your player’s additional applications. PICTURES View pictures View pictures stored in your In the main menu, select player. Browse pictures. To download files, see "Download media files" on File name page 17. Picture with no thumbnail information Select a picture you want.
  • Page 34: Play A Slideshow

    Use additional applications > PICTURES Play a slideshow View the picture. You can create and play a slideshow with your pictures. From the file list, press Select <Start Slideshow>. View pictures in a slideshow. To stop slideshow, press Set a picture as a wallpaper From the file list, select a picture, and then press Do this Move to the previous...
  • Page 35: Texts

    TEXTS View text files You can use the text viewer In the main menu, select to view text files (.txt) stored Select a text file from the list. in your player. To download files, see View the document. "Download media files" on Percent of progress page 17.
  • Page 36: Insert A Bookmark

    Use additional applications > TEXTS Insert a bookmark Change the background style You can insert a bookmark on the page you want and go to the You can change the background style of the text viewer. bookmark to view that page of a document. On the text screen, press Go to the page you want to bookmark, and then Select <Viewer Theme>.
  • Page 37: Open Recent Menus

    Open recent Example: When the most recently used menu is <MUSIC> In the main menu, select menus The most recently accessed music file begins playing. ■ Quickly select the current menu or most recently used menu. Note If the most recently accessed file has been deleted, the first file in the folder will be opened.
  • Page 38: Fm Radio

    FM RADIO Listen to the FM radio You can listen to the FM In the main menu, select radio as well as save radio Press to scan the radio stations. stations. ■ Press to scroll through radio frequencies. ■ Press and hold to scan the available stations automatically.
  • Page 39: Save Radio Stations

    Use additional applications > FM RADIO Save radio stations You can save your favourite radio stations to access them easily. What is RDS? Save the current radio station • Radio Data System (RDS) provides the reception and display of messages such as broadcasting information. The In Manual mode, press program information such as News, Sports or Music, or the broadcasting station information is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 40: Use The Fm Radio Options

    Use additional applications > FM RADIO Use the FM radio options You can change options for using the FM radio. Listen to a favourite radio station From the FM radio screen, press In Manual mode, press Use one or more of the following options. Select <Go to Preset Mode>.
  • Page 41: Voice Rec

    VOICE In the main menu, select Press to start recording. The recording starts. ■ You can record voice memos. Press to stop recording. The player saves the recorded file automatically. ■ Press <Yes> to play the recorded file. ■ After the recorded file has played, the screen returns to Recording mode. ■...
  • Page 42: Customise Settings

    Customise settings Change your player’s settings to match your preferences. Settings In the main menu, select Select a setting menu. You can change your Menu Description player’s settings. Sound Set sound settings Display Set display settings Language Set language settings Date&Time Set the current time and date System...
  • Page 43: Sound Settings

    Customise settings > Settings Sound settings Display settings Menu Description Menu Description Set the player to adjust the volume automatically. Menu Design Change the style of the main menu. <EarCare>: Set to limit the volume of the Font Select a font type for the display text. earphones to protect your hearing.
  • Page 44: Date And Time Settings

    Customise settings > Settings Date and time settings Menu Description Select a USB connection mode to connect your Set the current time and date. player to a PC. Scroll to a unit and press to change the time or date. To <MSC>: A PC will recognise your player as a save the time and date, press removable disk.
  • Page 45 Customise settings > Settings Menu Description Delete all data and files stored in your player. Note Remember to make backup copies of all Format important data stored in your player. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data that results from your use of the player. Check the system information of your player.
  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix View the maintenance procedures, specifications, and troubleshooting solutions for your player. Maintenance of your player Carefully read the following to clean, store, or dispose of your player properly. Cleaning • When your player is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. •...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you have a trouble using the player, try the following before contacting a service centre. Problem Solution Problem Solution • Your player will not turn on if the battery is Run Windows Update on the PC. Select key My player will not completely drained.
  • Page 48 Solution Check if you disconnected the USB cable while transferring files or data. This can cause data Files or data are loss or fatal errors in your player. Samsung is missing. not responsible for any damages resulting from data loss.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Model Name YP-Q3 Rating DC 5.0 V/1 A • MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8 kbps ~ 320 kbps, 22 kHz ~ 48 kHz) • WMA (8 kbps ~ 320 kbps, 8 kHz ~ 48 kHz) • Ogg (Q0 ~Q10) • FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) Audio •...
  • Page 50 Appendix > Specifi cations Temperature Range for -5˚ C ~ 35˚ C (23˚ F ~ 95˚ F) Operation Case Aluminum, Plastic Weight 51.4 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 42.2 X 95.1 X 8.6 mm 0.8 % FM T.H.D FM Signal to 45 dB FM Radio Noise Ratio FM Useable...
  • Page 51: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

    Correct disposal of this product Correct disposal of batteries in (Waste Electrical & Electronic this product Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries This marking on the battery, manual or with separate collection systems) packaging indicates that the batteries in...
  • Page 52: License

    License The product player accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product player other than this product player and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product player or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/ IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product player.
  • Page 53: Contact Samsung World Wide

    Contact Samsung World Wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG Customer Care Centre. ☎ ☎ Country Web Site Country Web Site Customer Care Centre Customer Care Centre 0810 - SAMSUNG(7267864, CANADA www.samsung.com...
  • Page 54 Appendix > Contact Samsung World Wide ☎ ☎ Country Web Site Country Web Site Customer Care Centre Customer Care Centre 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 PORTUGAL www.samsung.com 80820-SAMSUNG(726-7864) NEW ZEALAND www.samsung.com 786) 08010 SAMSUNG (08010 726 400-810-5858 CHINA www.samsung.com 7864) only from landline, local...
  • Page 55 Halogen Free Product Samsung's Halogen Free Product means that an environmental friendly product does not contain Chlorine, Bromine Flame Retardants and PVC (poly vinyl chloride) material based on the IEC 61249-2-21 standard. This product also complies with EU RoHS Directive, which restricts the use of certain Hazardous Substances - Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6) as well.

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