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For Y our Safety Read this manual carefully to ensure proper use of the player and to avoid any danger or physical damage. 2 W ARNING Pr oduct Use Improper use can result in explosion, fire or electric shock. T o 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 . I[...]
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Chapter 1. Preparation 3 CAUTION Pr oduct Use Management of Important Data A void 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. A void malfunction Failure to follow all instructions lead to physical injuries or damage to the player .[...]
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Basic Information .......................................6 Components ...............................................6 Screen Display Information ........................9 Button Functions ......................................10 Charging the battery ................................12 Basic Use .................................................13 Co[...]
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5 Chapter 4. Setting Settings .......................................................40 Setting Display .........................................40 Setting T ime ............................................42 Setting Language .....................................44 Setting the System ..................................45 Chapter 5. T roubleshooting [...]
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Components Basic Information 6 Checking the Accessories Player Earphones USB Cable Installation CD AH30-00087D(black) AH39-00899A AH80-00139A ■ Design of accessories is subject to change for the purpose of improvement, without notice.[...]
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Chapter 1. Preparation Components 7 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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8 Bottom/Rear USB Connection Port Earphone Jack Reset Hole Components (Continued) Basic Information [Rear] [Bottom] Earphone Connection √ Bottom Earphones[...]
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Chapter 1. Preparation Components/Screen Display Information 9 Screen Display Information Basic Information NOTE ■ The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only . The actual screen may differ . Music Normal 1.Life is cool 002/020 √ √ 00:02:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Play Mode Display 2 Graphic Equalizer 3 Music Information 4 Play Status [...]
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10 Button Functions Basic Information ■ Slide and hold in the opposite direction of the arrow to turn the power on/of f. ■ Slide in the arrow direction to lock the buttons. ■ Moving up, down, left and right and Function Selection. T ap to move up or down by one selection. T ap to move left or right by one selection. Press and hold to move up [...]
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Chapter 1. Preparation Button Functions 11 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. ✽ T ap on touch screen with your fingertip.[...]
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12 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 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port on the bottom of the player . ■ When connected with the USB[...]
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Chapter 1. Preparation Charging the battery/Basic Use 13 Basic Use Basic Information T urning the Power On & Off T urning the Power On Slide and hold the [ HOLD √ ] switch in the opposite direction of the arrow . ■ Power is turned on. T urning the Power Off Slide and hold the [ HOLD √ ] switch in the opposite direction of the arrow again.[...]
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14 V olume Control Lock Function T ap [ ]. ■ Y ou will see a volume control icon. ■ T ap [ ] 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. 1 Slide the [ HOLD √ ] switch in the direction of the arrow . 2 Slide the [ HOLD √ ] switch in the opposit[...]
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Chapter 1. Preparation Basic Use 15 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. ■ Y our settings and files will not be af fected. Reset Function Reset hole[...]
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16 Before you start! Insert the installation CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click <NEXT>. ■ Media Studio installation starts. ■ An icon is created on the desktop after installation is complete and Media Studio starts. The K3 gives you freedom! - Fill up your K3 now , free! - Get Unlimited Downloads - Choose from over[...]
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Chapter 2. Loading Y our Desired File Installing Samsung Media Studio/ Connecting to your PC 17 Connecting to your PC Loading Y our Desired File Before you start! Use the USB Cable provided when connecting the player to your PC. 1 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC. 2 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB Connectio[...]
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18 Adding Files/Folders in Samsung Media Studio Loading Y our 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 [...]
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Chapter 2. Loading Y our Desired File Adding Files/Folders in Samsung Media Studio 19 1 Media Studio will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC. ■ If the program does not start automatically , double-click the Media Studio icon on the desktop. 2 Click the desired file icon on the left side. ■ Choose the file type you want [...]
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20 T ransferring Files to the Player with Samsung Media Studio Loading Y our Desired File NOTE ■ Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB ® Music Recognition Service SM . ■ CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and th[...]
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Chapter 2. Loading Y our Desired File T ransferring Files to the Player with Samsung Media Studio 21 1 Media Studio will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC. ■ If the program does not start automatically , double-click the Media Studio icon on the desktop. 2 Click the desired file icon on the left side. ■ Choose the file[...]
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22 Listening to Music Listening to Music Before you start! Connect the earphones, then turn on the player , and check the battery . 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Music> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Music Menu will appear . Music Menu ■ <Now Playing> : Y ou can see the current song. ■ <Artists&g[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Listening to Music 23 4 T ap [ ] to select an artist, then tap [ ]. ■ The albums for the artist will appear . 5 T ap [ ] to select an album, then tap [ ]. ■ The music files for the selected album will appear . 6 T ap [ ] to select a music file to play , then tap [ ]. ■ The music will start playing. 4,5,6 Music N[...]
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24 Listening to Music (Continued) Listening to Music T o Pause 1 T ap [ ] while the music is playing. ■ The music playback will be paused. 2 T ap [ ] again. ■ The music will play from the point where it stopped. NOTE ■ Power is automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been tapped for a preset period of time (Default: 1 minute) i[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Listening to Music 25 T o Play from the beginning of the current track T ap [ ] after 3 seconds of play . ■ The current track starts playing from the beginning. T o Play the previous/next track T ap [ ] within 3 seconds of play . ■ The previous track will start playing. T ap [ ]. ■ The next track will start play[...]
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26 Creating a Playlist Using Samsung Media Studio Listening to Music 1 Click <My Album> on the top of Media Studio. ■ The <My Album> window appears. A playlist is a list of your favorite songs. 2 Click <New Album> on the bottom. ■ The Creation window appears. 3 T ype in the album title and click <OK>. ■ A new album (pl[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Creating a Playlist Using Samsung Media Studio 27 Adding Music files to a Playlist Exporting a Playlist to your Player Using Media Studio 1 Click <My PC> on the top of Media Studio. ■ The <My PC> window appears. 2 Click <My Album> in the right corner of the window . ■ The Album window appears. 3 [...]
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28 T o Play a Playlist Listening to Music Before you start! For more information, see pages 26~27 to see how to create and transfer playlists to your player . Music Now Playing Artists Albums T racks Genres Playlists 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Music> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Music Menu will appear . [...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function T o Play a Playlist/ Using the Music Option Menu 29 T o select the sound effect T o select the graphic EQ display 1 T ap [ ] while listening to music. ■ The music option menu appears. Different sound effects can be selected that enable you to enhance the music you are listening to. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Sound Eff[...]
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30 T o select the play mode 1 T ap [ ] while listening to music. ■ The music option menu appears. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Play Mode> and then tap [ ]. ■ The play mode menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select the desired mode and then tap [ ]. ■ Y ou can select either <Normal> <Repeat One> <Repeat> or <Shuffle>. Using the[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Using the Music Option Menu/ Photo V iewing 31 1 2, 3 1, 2 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Photo> and then tap [] . ■ The Photo list will appear . 3 T ap [ ] to select the photo file of your choice, then tap [ ]. ■ The selected file will appear . ■ Large photos may take[...]
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32 T o add a photo to the screen saver list T o listen to music while viewing your photo 1 Select a photo file that you want to add to the screen saver list. 2 T ap [ ] while viewing a photo. ■ The photo option menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select <Add to Screen Saver> and then tap [] . ■ The selected photo file is added to the screen saver[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Using the Photo Option Menu/ Listening to FM Radio 33 1 2 Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Before you start! Connect the earphones, then turn on the player , and check the battery . 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <FM Radio> and then tap [] . ■ FM radio reception [...]
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34 T o switch to Preset Mode T o switch to Manual mode 1 T ap [ ] in <Manual Mode>. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Go to Preset Mode> and then tap [ ]. ■ Y ou will see <Preset Mode> on the screen. 3 T ap [ ] to select the preset frequency . ■ Once <Preset Mode> appears on the screen, you can select a radio frequency and listen to[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Listening to FM Radio 35 T o manually search for frequencies T o automatically search for frequencies Press and hold [ ] in <Manual Mode>. ■ The broadcast station frequency nearest from the point the button is released will be searched. T ap [ ] in <Manual Mode>. ■ Moves to next frequency whenever the [...]
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36 T o automatically set Presets 1 T ap [ ] in FM Radio mode. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Auto Preset> and then tap [ ]. ■ Y ou will see the Auto Preset window on the screen. 3 T ap [ ] to select <Y es> and then tap [ ]. ■ Up to 30 presets are automatically saved. Setting FM Presets Listening to FM Radio Y ou can set up to 30 presets in F[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function Setting FM Presets 37 T o manually set Presets T o search for presets in Preset mode 1 T ap [ ] to select the desired frequency in <Manual Mode>. 2 T ap [ ]. 3 T ap [ ] to select <Add Preset> and then tap [ ]. ■ The selected frequency will be added to the preset list. A maximum of 30 preset numbers are a[...]
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38 1 T ap [ ] in <Preset Mode>. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Delete Preset> and then tap [ ]. ■ The preset frequencies will appear . 3 T ap [ ] to select the preset frequency you want to delete and then tap [ ]. ■ The confirmation window will appear . 4 T ap [ ] to select <Y es> and then tap [ ]. ■ The selected preset will be delet[...]
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Chapter 3. Multimedia Function T o Delete Presets/ Setting FM Radio 39 Listening to FM Radio Setting FM Radio T o set FM Sensitivity 1 T ap [ ] in FM Radio mode. 2 T ap [ ] to select <FM Sensitivity> and then tap [ ]. ■ The FM Sensitivity menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select the sensitivity and then tap [ ]. ■ Y ou can select from <High&[...]
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40 Setting Display Y ou can adjust the screen saver and the turn-off time for the screen display . Settings 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Settings> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Settings menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select <Display> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Display menu appears. 4 Use the [ ] and [ ] t[...]
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Chapter 4. Setting Setting Display 41 ■ <Screen Saver>: Y ou can set an image to use as a screen saver . Select either <Analog Clock>, <Animation1>, <Animation2> <Animation3>, and <Photo> and set the wait time. <Photo> is a photo you designated as a screen saver in <Add to Screen Saver>. √ page 32[...]
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42 Setting T ime Y ou can set the current T ime, Sleep T imer and Auto Power Off. Settings 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Settings> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Settings menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select <T im e > and then tap [ ]. ■ The T ime menu appears. 4 Use the [ ] and [ ] to set the desired f[...]
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Chapter 4. Setting Setting T ime 43 T ime Set 1 T ap [ ] to select <T ime set> and then tap [ ]. 2 T ap [ ] to move to <AM/PM, Hour , Minute> and use the [ ] to set the time. 3 T ap [ ]. ■ The confirmation window will appear . 4 T ap [ ] to select <Y es> and then tap [ ]. ■ The time setting will be saved. Hour Min PM 0 6 3 5 T[...]
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44 Setting Language Y ou can set the language for the menu. Settings 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Settings> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Settings menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select < Language> and then tap [ ]. 4 Use the [ ] and [ ] to select the language for the menu. ■ Select from <English>[...]
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Chapter 4. Setting Setting Language/ Setting the System 45 Setting the System Y ou can set various functions of the player . Settings 1 Press and hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2 T ap [ ] to select <Settings> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Settings menu appears. 3 T ap [ ] to select < System> and then tap [ ]. ■ The System menu appears[...]
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46 Default Set 1 T ap [ ] to select <Default Set> and then tap [ ]. ■ The Confirmation window will appear . 2 T ap [ ] to select <Y es> and then tap [ ] . ■ <Y es> : Initializes all settings to default. ■ <No> : Cancels default settings. Setting the System (Continued) Settings ■ <Default Set> : Returns all sett[...]
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Chapter 5. T roubleshooting Setting the System/ T o Upgrade Firmware 47 T o Upgrade Firmware 1 Connect to http://www .samsung.com, select [SUPPORT] → [DOWNLOAD CENTER] and then select your player . Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility . 2 When the player page appears, select [Firmware] below th[...]
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48 7 Locate and select the Firmware update files (right column) and drag-and-drop it into the [Samsung YP-K3] → [Data] folder . 6 Locate and click on the Desktop icon in Windows Explorer (left column). The contents of the Desktop will appear in the right column. 8 After disconnecting USB Cable, the player will be turned off automatically . 9 Slid[...]
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Chapter 5. T roubleshooting T o Upgrade Firmware/ T roubleshooting 49 T roubleshooting If a malfunction is experienced, check the following. If the problem persists, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG for assistance. Power will not turn on. Buttons do not work. The screen will not turn on. Problem Check points & T roubleshooting ■ Check if the [HOLD √ ][...]
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50 The player is hot. Heat may be generated during recharging. This has no ef fect on the player life or functions. Playing is disabled. File upload is disabled. Files or data are missing. Abnormal Play Time Display during Play Problem Check points & T roubleshooting ■ Check if the available file has been saved in the player . ■ Check if th[...]
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Chapter 6. Appendix T roubleshooting/ Menu T ree 51 Menu Select Screen » ≠∏ È º ≥ ¡§ Display Music FM Radio Photo Settings Screen Saver Display Off T ime Sleep T imer Auto Power Off T ime Set Language System Resume Beep V olume Limit FM Region Default Set About Menu T ree Y ou can quickly view the menu structure.[...]
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52 Product Specifications Model Name Power Built-in Battery Power Earphone Output Output Frequency Range Noise Ratio Play T ime T emperature Range for Operation Case Weight Dimension (WxHxD) FM Frequency FM Signal to Noise Ratio FM T .H.D FM Useable Sensitiivity File Compatibility YP-K3 3.7V (Li-Polymer Rechargeable) 500mAh Music : MPEG1/2/2.5 Laye[...]
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53 License The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. In particular , this product is licensed under the following US patents : 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618, 5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481,643, 5,544[...]
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54 Safety Information 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 inter- ference by one or more of the following mea- sures: ◆ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ◆ Increase the separation bet[...]
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55 FCC Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user ’s authority to operate the device. Compliance This product conforms to the following Council Directive: ◆ Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC(EMC) Declaration of Conformity Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Address: 416, Maetan-3Dong, Y eo[...]
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56 W arranty Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for a period of twelve(12) months from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased. The [...]
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57 5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material, design and workman- ship. The warranty does not cover the following: ◆ Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear . ◆ Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limit- ed to the failure to use this product for its normal p[...]
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58 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO W ARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED W AR- RANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS W ARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS W ARRANTY OR GUARANT[...]
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REV 0.0 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com[...]