Samsung MP3 Player AH68 01669B User Guide

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  
400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856  
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)  
AH68-01669B (Rev 0.0)  
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Contents  
Contents  
Time Settings .........................................50  
Time Set................................................50  
Clock Type Set .......................................50  
Sleep ....................................................51  
Auto Off Time.........................................51  
Clock Screen Saver ................................52  
Display Settings ....................................52  
Contrast.................................................52  
Screen Settings .....................................53  
LCD brightness.......................................53  
Backlight Time........................................53  
Language Setting...................................54  
FM Radio Settings..................................55  
Auto Preset............................................55  
FM Search Level.....................................55  
FM Region .............................................56  
Managing Files.......................................57  
Deleting Files .........................................57  
Formatting from the MP3 player.................58  
About......................................................58  
5. Appendix  
3. Using Your Player  
1. Before You Begin  
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MENU Table............................................ 59  
Safety Instructions ..................................4  
Charging the battery ...............................8  
Features................................................10  
Components..........................................12  
Location of Controls..............................14  
Playing Music and Turning Off the Device....36  
Adjusting Volume/Hold Function..................37  
Recording Voice .........................................38  
Searching for Music/Voice Files...................39  
Loop Repeating ..........................................40  
MENU Options ...........................................41  
Listening to FM Radio.................................42  
FM Recording ............................................44  
Using Navigation.........................................45  
6. Customer Support  
2. Connecting to Your Computer  
Troubleshooting.......................................60  
Specifications ..........................................62  
Connecting the player to your PC ..........16  
Manual installation of the USB Driver.........20  
Using the removable storage (PC)............24  
Formatting on your PC ........................24  
Downloading/Uploading files..................25  
Disconnecting the USB cable ................26  
Transferring music files using  
Windows Media.................................27  
Installing Music Studio .......................29  
Using Music Studio............................31  
To View Help on Music Studio ...............35  
4. Setting Your Player  
Setting the Advanced Functions............... 46  
Selecting the Play Mode........................... 47  
Setting Sound Effects............................... 48  
EQ ..........................................................48  
SRS .......................................................48  
Beep .......................................................49  
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Safety Instructions  
Safety Instructions  
Please be aware that we claim no responsibility for damage from  
data loss due to breakdown, repair or other causes.  
Read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury  
to yourself and damage to the equipment.  
Do not expose to extreme  
temperatures (above 95°F or  
below 23°F). Do not expose to  
moisture.  
Do not subject the player to  
severe impact, or place heavy  
objects on it.  
Do not expose to chemicals such  
as benzene and thinners.  
Do not expose to direct sunlight  
or heat sources.  
Be careful not to subject the  
player to excessive pressure  
when wearing it round your neck.  
Do not let any foreign matter spill  
into the device.  
Do not store in dusty areas.  
Do not try to disassemble and  
repair the device yourself.  
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Safety Instructions  
Battery Charger Safety  
Earphones  
CAUTION  
Opening the case may  
result in electric shock.  
Follow Traffic Safety Instructions  
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Do not use the earphones while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle.  
It’s not only dangerous, but also against the law.  
To avoid an accident, do not turn up the volume of the earphones too high while  
walking.  
Warning  
Protect your ears  
The uninsulated parts inside the charger may cause electric shock.  
Please do not open the charger case for your safety.Read the user  
manual to prevent problems while using the charger.  
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Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to  
high volume.  
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Stop using the device or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.  
- Use the charger away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock.  
Ambient operating conditions  
Caution  
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Ambient temperature : 5°C ~ 35°C (41°F ~ 95°F)  
Humidity : 10 ~ 75%  
Read the user manual to prevent problems while using the charger.  
- To avoid electric shock, use the charger only with a power outlet that  
matches the shape of the converter's plug.  
- Make sure that the charger's plug is inserted all the way into the outlet.  
Environmental Information  
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Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packages, batteries,  
and old electronic appliances.  
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Charging the battery  
Charging the battery  
Caution  
- Do not plug several devices into the same outlet.  
- Do not use a defective charger.  
- When using the rechargeable battery for the first time or after several months  
of non-use, fully charge it first.  
Charger  
- Do not charge the player longer than 12 hours.  
- Overcharging will reduce the battery life.  
- The rechargeable battery is a consumable item and its capacity will decrease  
gradually.  
Charger  
Connection Cable  
- To prolong the life of your battery, use the fully charged battery until it is  
completely discharged, and then fully charge it again before use.  
If you charge the battery that is not completely drained, the battery operating  
time will decrease. In this case, fully cycle (fully charge and then fully  
discharge) the battery several times.  
The charger is supplied with your player.  
- Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into contact with  
the terminals (metallic parts) of the charger and the built-in rechargeable  
battery. A fire or electric shock may result.  
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.  
When recharging is complete, “100% CHARGED” is shown in the display  
window.  
- Do not touch the charger with wet hands.  
The unit can also be charged at low speed using the power supplied from  
your computer through the USB cable.  
Battery recharge time in normal operation is approximately 2.5 hours.  
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Features  
Features  
MP3, WMA, Audio ASF, Secure WMA and Ogg Playback  
USB 2.0 High Speed Data Transfer  
The player supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audio ASF, Secure WMA and  
Ogg(Ogg Vorbis)  
Maximum data speed transfer of 70 Mbps  
OGG is a new audio compression format that is free, open and unpatented.  
Upgradable  
You can upgrade the built-in programs when available.  
Removable Storage Device  
You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows Explorer.  
Built-in Rechargeable Li-polymer Battery  
FM Reception and Recording  
The built-in rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 8 hours of  
play time.  
Listening to an FM program is made easy with Auto Search and  
Frequency Memory functions. You can record FM broadcasts.  
Time may vary depending on usage pattern  
Voice Recording Function  
SRS WOW Surround Sound  
You can make high quality voice recordings.  
The 3D surround(SRS) feature adds spaciousness to the sound.  
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Components  
Components  
Portable Case  
Portable Case  
AH61-01994A  
Installation CD  
AH80-00100B  
Carrying case  
AH61-01894A  
Player  
Earphones  
USB Cable  
Neck Strap  
Belt Chain  
Earphones  
AH39-00731A  
AH61-01895A  
AH30-00073A  
AH61-01896A  
Player  
User manual  
AH68-01669B  
Belt Chain Case  
AH61-01991A  
Cotton Tissue  
AH61-01993A  
Direct Connect  
USB Adaptor  
AH39-00730A  
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The capacity of the useable built-in memory is less than indicated as  
the internal firmware uses part of the memory as well.  
The accessories' design is subject to change for the purpose of  
improvement, without notice.  
Charger  
AH44-00085B  
Charger Connection Cable  
AH39-00732A  
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Location of Controls  
Location of Controls  
Front View  
Display  
Earphone Jack  
Menu/  
Function  
Button  
Recording  
Button  
Play/Stop/Pause  
indicator  
Play mode  
indicator  
Play/Pause  
Button  
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NOR  
001  
Track Number  
indicator  
Equalizer,  
SRS indicator  
Hold  
Switch  
7.GUMMY-Tor  
Title (track &  
artist) indicator  
Display  
MP3  
00:00:00  
Fast Forward/  
Rewind  
Volume Control  
Playtime  
indicator  
Microphone  
Remaining Battery  
Power indicator  
USB Cable  
Connection Port  
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Connecting the player to your PC  
Connecting the player to your PC  
For Windows 98SE, install the USB driver prior to connecting the player to PC.  
Installing software  
System Requirements.  
The PC system must meet the  
following specifications:  
G Pentium 200MHz or greater  
G Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP  
G 40MB of available hard disk  
space  
Insert the Installation CD into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
Select [Install Player USB Driver].  
Follow the instructions in the window to complete the  
installation.  
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G CD-ROM drive  
(double speed or greater)  
G USB port (2.0) supported  
G VGA graphic  
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Log into your PC as an  
administrator (Main User) and  
install the supplied software  
(Music Studio) for Windows 2000  
or XP. Otherwise, the software  
may not install properly.  
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Connecting the player to your PC  
Connecting the player to your PC  
Connecting the player to your PC with the USB cable  
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.  
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Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB cable connection  
Upon installation of the USB driver "SAMSUNG YP-W3 USB Device"  
2 port on the bottom of the player.  
4 will appear in the [System Properties] [Device Manager].  
I If you disconnect the USB cable from your PC while implementing a  
command or initializing during USB driver installation, your PC may not  
function correctly.  
How to check if USB driver is properly installed  
I Windows 98:  
Control Panel System Device Manager Disk Drives ➝  
SAMSUNG YP-W3  
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You can also connect the player to your PC with the Direct connect USB  
adaptor.  
The USB driver is installed with a message saying that it is searching  
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Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware ➝  
Device Manager Disk Drives SAMSUNG YP-W3 USB Device  
3 for a new device. You may not see the display screen during  
installation.Go to the device manager (see next page)to check that  
installation has been successfully completed.  
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A USB driver is a file that  
lets your PC communicate  
with the MP3 player.  
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Manual installation of the USB Driver  
Manual installation of the USB Driver  
If the driver does not install automatically, follow the instructions below to install  
the USB driver manually.  
Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager].  
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Click [YP-W3].  
The USB driver is located in  
C:\WINDOWS\INF\MUSBA2.inf. if  
the driver does not appear, click on  
Browse to locate it.  
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Manual installation of the USB Driver  
Manual installation of the USB Driver  
Click [Reinstall Driver].  
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The USB driver is located in  
C:\WINDOWS\INF\DISKDRV.inf.  
if the driver does not appear,  
click on Browse to locate it.  
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Using the removable storage (PC)  
Using the removable storage (PC)  
When the MP3 player is connected to your PC, the PC will see it as a removable disc. Music and other files  
can then be dragged and dropped into the removable disc for playback on the MP3 player.  
- Before formatting can begin, you must connect your YP-W3 to your PC using the USB cable (see page 16).  
- Formatting deletes all files on the MP3 player so maximum memory is available for new file storage.  
It saves you the trouble of deleting unwanted files one at a time.  
Downloading/Uploading files  
Formatting on your PC  
Connect the player to your PC with the supplied USB cable.  
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Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to  
1 select [Format].  
Open Windows Explorer on PC.  
I Removable Disc is displayed in Windows Explorer.  
Use the pull-down menu to set the File System to FAT32.  
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I You can change the name of the removable disc (see next page) by  
Select the files to save.  
selecting [Volume label], then typing text into the field.  
3 Drag and drop them into  
Press the [Start] button.  
I All saved files will be formatted (deleted).  
respective folders in the  
removable disc.  
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Disconnecting the USB cable while downloading or uploading files may cause  
malfunction of the player.  
The music file order displayed in Windows Explorer may differ from the play  
Caution!  
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Care must be taken as formatted files can not be recovered.  
Caution!  
order on your player.  
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Using the removable storage (PC)  
Transferring music files using Windows Media  
Downloading Secure WMA Files  
Disconnecting the USB cable  
Make sure to download the Secure WMA file you purchased from a pay site  
through Windows Media Player Version 9 or above and save it to a folder on your PC.  
After completing the file transfer, you must disconnect the cable in  
the following way:  
pay site :  
Double-click on the green arrow in  
1 the taskbar on the bottom right of  
the window.  
Connect the player to PC.  
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Run the Windows Media Player10.  
I On our PC, select [Start]  
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[Programs]  
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[Accessories]  
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When the [Stop a Hardware device] message appears,  
2 press the [OK] button and disconnect the USB cable.  
[Entertainment]  
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[Windows Media Player10].  
Select [Sync].  
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Transferring music files using Windows Media  
Installing Music Studio  
- Music Studio is a program that enables you to play back music files on your  
PC's HD and CD-ROM drive.  
- You can not transfer music files to the player with Music Studio.  
When the [Sync] window appears,  
4 select the file on your PC you want to  
transfer to the player using Windows  
Explorer. Drag and drop the file to the  
left [Sync List] window  
Insert the Installation CD  
1 into CD-ROM drive.  
Select [Install Samsung  
Music Studio].  
Press the  
[Start Sync]  
5 button on the main screen and the file  
will be transferred.  
You can see the transferred file in the  
6 right window. The right window  
Select language.  
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shows the files contained on your  
MP3 player.  
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Make sure to use Media Player 9.0 or above to play Secure WMA files  
downloaded from a pay site.  
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Installing Music Studio  
Using Music Studio  
Playing Music  
Follow the instructions in the window to complete the installation.  
I Please refer to Help for more information on how to use Music Studio.  
Double click the Music Studio icon  
on your PC.  
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Main Window  
Play List Window  
File List Window  
Click the  
[Open Files] button in the main window to open the  
2 [Open] dialog box and select the music files you want to play back.  
Then click the [Open] button.  
I The Selected files are automatically played back.  
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Using Music Studio  
Using Music Studio  
You can create an Album that will contain a group of your favorite songs for  
playback.  
Creating an Album  
After creating the New Album, click the  
[To HDD Mode] button in  
Double click the Music Studio icon on your PC.  
4 the File List Window to select music files stored in your computer.  
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Click the  
[Album List] button in the Play List Window.  
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Drag and drop the selected music files into the Play List Window.  
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Click your right mouse button to select [New Group] which opens the  
[New Album] dialog box. Assign a new name and an image for the  
new album.  
I To add an Album image file to your album, click Open to the right of  
the Album image window and select a desired image from your PC.  
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I To change the Name and  
image for an Album,  
click the  
[Properties]  
button in the Play List  
Window. After bringing up  
the [Album Properties]  
window, assign the  
desired name and image  
and then press the [OK]  
button.  
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Using Music Studio  
You can convert CD Audio tracks to MP3 or WMA(Windows Media Audio) format  
by using Music Studio.  
Using Music Studio  
To View Help on Music Studio  
Converting Music File Formats  
Run Music Studio and press F1.  
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Double click the Music Studio icon on your PC.  
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Insert an audio CD into your CD drive and click the  
Move the arrow to the top of Music Studio and right click on the mouse.  
The following selection window will appear.  
I Click on Help and the Help window will appear.  
2 [To CD-ROM Mode] button in the File List Window.  
After selecting the tracks to be converted, click with the right mouse  
3 button to choose the file format.  
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Music recognition technology and related data are provided by  
Gracenote and Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition 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.  
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I Converted files are saved in the folder C:\My Music.  
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Playing Music and Turning Off the Device  
Adjusting Volume/HOLD Function  
Playing Music (Power On)  
Adjusting Volume  
Press the √» button on the player. The clock appears on the screen.  
Press the √» button once again to play a music/voice file.  
I When turning on the main unit, only analog clock type is supported.  
Press  
form 00 to 40  
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to adjust the volume  
HOLD Function  
Pausing Music  
In Hold mode, all buttons are disabled.  
This is useful when using the player and walking, jogging etc.  
Press the √» button to pause playback.  
I If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds (or a custom set Auto off time  
you selected), the player automatically powers off.  
Slide the  
When the button is pressed, the “  
switch in the direction of the arrow.  
I While in Pause mode, press the button again to resume playback.  
HOLDmessage will appear  
on the display.  
Power Off  
Press and hold the √» button to turn off the power.  
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If the file name is not displayed correctly, move to [Settings] [Display]  
[Language] and then change the language setting.  
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The power off time can be set in the menu.  
If the MP3 player is in Clock Screen saver mode, you must press √»  
before you can play files or access menus. (See page 52)  
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Recording Voice  
Searching for Music/Voice Files  
To search for specific parts during play  
Press and hold the REC button for 2 seconds to start voice  
1 recording.  
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Press and hold œœ , √√during playback to search for a specific  
section of the music file you want to listen to.  
Release œœ , √√to resume play normally.  
Press the REC button again to stop the recording and save the  
2 voice file.  
To change tracks during play  
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Press √√briefly during playback to play the next track.  
Press œœ briefly within 5 seconds after playback starts to move to and  
play the previous track. Press œœ briefly after 5 seconds to play the  
current track from the beginning.  
To change tracks when stopped/paused  
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Press œœ , √√in stop/pause mode to move to the previous/next track.  
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The files are recorded in the order of V001,V002......,and saved as MP3 files  
in the VOICE folder after recording.  
If the Memory is full, Voice Recording will be disabled automatically.  
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VBR(Variable Bit Rate) file: A file that constantly changes the compression  
rate according to the type of sounds, such as their pitch, in the file.  
When playing a VBR file, you cannot move to and play the previous track  
even if you press œœ within 5 seconds after playback starts..  
Files that were downloaded in MP2 or MP1 and had their file extension  
changed to MP3 may not play.  
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Loop Repeating  
MENU Options  
Starting Point  
Press and hold the "M" button to switch to MENU mode.  
Use to move between the menus and press √√briefly to  
While playing music files, press the  
button  
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briefly at the beginning of the loop you want to set.  
select the sub-menu you want.  
NOR  
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001  
7.GUMMY-Tor  
Aappears in the display.  
Press the "M" button again to exit MENU mode.  
MP3  
00:01:20  
Music  
FM Radio  
Settings  
Navigation  
Ending Point  
Press the  
button briefly again to set the  
end of the loop.  
AB appears in the display.  
NOR  
A
B
001  
7.GUMMY-Tor  
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Music  
FM Radio : To listen to FM radio.  
Navigation : To move to Navigation Mode and browse files and folders.  
: To check the file currently playing.  
The loop is played repeatedly.  
MP3  
00:01:20  
Settings  
: To set the functions. (see page 46)  
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Press the  
button briefly to cancel the loop.  
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Loop Repeat is automatically released if you Speed Search with œœ , √√.  
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Menu mode will be cancelled if no buttons are pressed within one minute.  
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Listening to FM Radio  
Listening to FM Radio  
Press and hold the "M" button to display the menu screen.  
Select FM Radio and press √√.  
Searching Stored Frequencies  
Press the "M" button in FM  
1 mode.  
Search for a Frequency  
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appear.  
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Manual Search : Press œœ , √√to change the frequency  
up or down.  
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Automatic Search : Press and hold œœ , √√to automatically search for  
Use œœ , √√to move to the  
2 desired frequency.  
receiving frequencies.  
Manual Storage of a Frequency  
Deleting Stored Frequencies  
Use œœ , √√to move to the frequency to save, and then press  
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Press the "M" button in FM mode.  
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the √» button.  
I The PRESET screen will appear.  
Use œœ , √√to select the  
number you want to assign to save  
the frequency.  
Use œœ , √√to select the preset  
number you want to delete.  
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Use  
,
to select YES, and  
Press the √» button to display the  
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3 Delete screen. Select YES, and  
then press √».  
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then press the √» button to delete  
the preset number.  
saved.  
I The saved preset number will be  
deleted.  
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To save frequencies to the preset numbers automatically,select  
[Settings] [Environment] [FM Setting] [Auto Preset](see page 55).  
You can store up to 20 frequencies.  
Mono (MO) or Stereo (ST) is automatically selected.  
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To exit FM mode, press and hold the "M" button.  
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Press the "M" button in PRESET screen to exit PRESET mode.  
See pages 55-56 for more FM radio options.  
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FM Recording  
Using Navigation  
You can easily search for files or switch modes using the Navigation function.  
Press and hold the REC button during FM reception.  
I Recording of the currently transmitted FM broadcast begins.  
1
Press the "M" button to enter Navigation mode  
1 (except if you are in FM radio mode), or press and hold the "M" button  
to move to Menu and then select Navigation.  
Press the REC button again.  
2
I A file is created and the Recording stops.  
Select the file or folder that you want to play.  
I œœ : To move to a higher-level folder.  
I Files are recorded in the order F001, F002, F003...  
2
and saved as MP3 files in FM_REC folder.  
I √√: To move to a lower-level folder.  
I
,
: To move to a file or folder in the same directory.  
I √» : To open the current highlighted menu item.  
Navigation  
Navigation  
Press the √» button.  
I The selected file will be  
played.  
3
I
Press the "M" button in Navigation mode to exit the Navigation mode.  
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Setting the Advanced Functions  
Selecting the Play Mode  
Select Settings in the menu. (refer to MENU Options)  
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Play Mode].  
1
1
2
In Play mode, use  
,
to move to the mode you want and  
In Settings, use  
,
to move to the function you want and  
2
press √√to select.  
press √√to select.  
I To move to a previous menu, use œœ or select Return.  
Play Mode  
Play Mode  
Play Mode  
Normal  
Sound Effe..  
Time  
Environme..  
Repeat O..  
Repeat All  
Shuffle  
Play Mode  
Play Mode  
Play Mode  
Play Mode  
Sound Effe..  
Time  
Sound Effe..  
Time  
Sound Effe..  
Time  
Sound Effe..  
Time  
Environme..  
Environme..  
Environme..  
Environme..  
I
I
I
I
I
Normal  
: To play all the files in order one time.  
Repeat One : To repeat one file.  
Repeat All : To repeat all files.  
Shuffle  
Return  
Delete  
Delete  
Delete  
Delete  
Format  
About  
Return  
Format  
About  
Return  
Format  
About  
Return  
Format  
About  
Return  
: To play files at random.  
: To move to a previous menu.  
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Setting Sound Effects  
Setting Sound Effects  
EQ  
I
I
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Sound Effect] [EQ].  
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS labs, Inc.  
Please adjust the volume to a suitable level, as the volume may increase  
in the SRS setting.  
This unit supports sampling frequencies of 32KHz, 44.1KHz or 48KHz.  
The SRS function cannot be set voice recording files.  
I
Use  
,
to move to the sound mode you want and then press √√button.  
I
I
If you want Bass booster, select DBB.  
Normal ¡ Classic ¡ Jazz ¡ Rock ¡ Normal DBB ¡ Jazz DBB ¡ Rock DBB  
I
I
Beep  
I
Press and hold the MButton.Select [Settings] [Sound Effect] ➔  
I
DBB stands for Dynamic Bass Boost.  
[Beep].  
Use  
I
,
to select Beep On or Off.  
SRS  
I On : The unit beeps when the  
buttons are pressed.  
I Off : The unit does not beep.  
Sound Effect  
Sound Effect  
Beep  
Beep  
EQ  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Sound Effect] ➔  
On  
Off  
SRS  
[SRS].  
Use  
Beep  
Return  
I
Return  
,
to select  
SRS On or Off.  
Sound Effect  
Sound Effect  
I On: You will hear 3D Stereo sound.  
I Off: Music file is played in the  
current EQ mode chosen.  
EQ  
On  
Off  
SRS  
Beep  
Return  
Return  
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Time Settings  
Time Settings  
G Use the Time Set function to set the current time.  
Time Set  
Sleep  
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Time] ➔  
1 [Time Set].  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Time] ➔  
[Sleep].  
Use  
Use  
,
to set the clock time, and then press √√❙  
2 to move to the next stage.  
I
I
I
,
to set the sleep time from  
After setting the current time,  
15, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes.  
The player will automatically turn off  
after the time you set.  
When sleep set to Off, the function is disabled.  
Time  
Time  
Time Set  
Clock Typ..  
Sleep  
Auto Off Ti..  
Time Set  
3 move to CONFIRM and then  
press √√.  
Sleep  
I The current time will be  
displayed.  
Clock Type Set  
Auto Off Time  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Time] ➔  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Time] ➔  
[Clock Type Set].  
I
[Auto Off Time].  
Use  
,
to select Analog type or Digital type for the clock display.  
I
I
I
Use  
,
to set the Auto Off time from 30  
seconds,1, 5, 10,15 minutes.  
Clock Type  
Clock Type  
PM  
If no button is pressed after play stops, the player  
will automatically turn off after the time you set.  
When Auto Off is set to Off, the function is  
disabled.  
Analog  
Digital  
Auto Off  
8:50  
Return  
01/26  
Analog type  
50  
Digital type  
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Time Settings  
Screen Settings  
Clock Screen Saver  
LCD brightness  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Time] ➔  
[Clock Screen Saver].  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings]  
[Environment] [Display] ➔  
[LCD Brightness].  
I
Use  
,
to select time for the Screen Saver  
from 30 seconds, 1, 5,10, or 15 minutes.  
If no button is pressed after playback,  
the screen will automatically display  
the clock screen saver.  
LCD Bright  
I
I
Use  
,
to set the LCD Brightness from 0 to 6.  
Clock Screen  
Backlight Time  
I
Once the MP3 player is in Clock Screen mode, you must press √»  
before you can play files or access menus.  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] ➔  
[Environment] [Display] [Backlight Time].  
Display Settings  
I
I
Use  
,
to set the Backlight Time from  
Off to 9 seconds  
When set to On, the Light stays on continuously.  
Contrast  
Backlight  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] ➔  
[Environment] [Display] [Contrast].  
Contrast  
I
Use  
,
to set the Contrast level of the display  
from 0 to 10.  
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Language Setting  
FM Radio Settings  
You can select a menu language from 10 languages.  
Auto Preset  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Environment]  
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Environment]  
[Language].  
[FM Setting] [Auto Preset].  
Frequencies within the range of 87.5MHz to  
108.0MHz are automatically selected and stored.  
Frequencies are automatically stored, starting  
1
2
I
I
FM Setting  
Use  
,
to select a desired menu language and then press √√.  
Auto Preset  
FM search...  
FM Region  
I English Korean French German Italian Japanese ➔  
Simp.Chinese Spanish Trad.Chinese Russian  
from 1.  
Return  
Environme  
Environme  
Display  
I
You can store up to 20 frequencies.  
Play Mode  
Sound Effe..  
Time  
Environme..  
Language  
FM Setting  
Return  
FM Search Level  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Environment]  
[FM Setting ] [FM Search Level].  
I
I
Use  
,
to select FM tuner sensitivity.  
FM search  
High  
The higher the FM tuner sensitivity,  
the more stations it can receive .  
High ¡ Middle ¡ Low  
Middle  
Low  
Return  
I
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FM Radio Settings  
Managing Files  
Deleting Files  
FM Region  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings]  
[Environment] [FM Setting] ➔  
[FM Region].  
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Delete].  
FM Region  
FM Region  
1
2
USA,Korea  
Japan  
Other Co..  
Use  
,
to move to the file you want to delete and then press √√.  
I
Use  
,
to select FM tuner region,  
Return  
Use  
,
to move to YES and then press √√❙  
.
3
I The selected file will be deleted.  
I USA, Korea,  
: Search FM frequencies between 87.5MHz to 108.0MHz  
in increments of 100 kHz.  
I Japan  
: Search FM frequencies between 76.0MHz to 108.0MHz  
Delete  
Delete  
Delete it  
in increments of 100 kHz.  
I Other Country : Search FM frequencies between 87.50MHz to  
Time set  
Environme..  
Delete  
Format  
108.00MHz in increments of 50 kHz.  
I
When deleting a file, the track currently played will stop.  
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MENU Table  
Managing Files  
Formatting from the MP3 player  
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings] [Format].  
1
2
Navigation  
Settings  
Music  
FM Radio  
Use  
,
to select Confirm and  
Format  
Time set  
Confirm  
then press √√.  
Environme..  
Cancel  
Return  
I
Delete  
Format  
Memory is formatted and all saved  
files are deleted.  
Play Mode  
Time  
Environment  
Delete  
Format  
Sound Effect  
About  
About  
EQ  
Normal  
Repreat One  
Repeat All  
Shuffle  
Time Set  
Clock Type Set  
Sleep  
Display  
Language  
FM Setting  
Return  
SRS  
Beep  
I
Press and hold the MButton. Select [Settings]  
[About].  
Auto Off Time  
Clock Screen Saver  
Return  
Return  
Return  
I
If you select About, you can check the software  
version information, todays date, total number  
of tracks and memory capacity.  
I
You can navigate and select menus with the  
,
or œœ , √√buttons,.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
The software  
doesnt work  
I
I
I
Refer to the System Requirements  
Check to see if the HOLD button is locked.  
The buttons do  
not work.  
Reset your player by pressing the  
buttons simultaneously.  
and  
The player does not  
work and the LCD  
displays nothing.  
I
I
Reset your player by pressing the  
buttons simultaneously.  
Plug the charger into an outlet.  
and  
I
I
In Stop mode, the power is automatically  
turned off (changes depending on settings).  
Check to see if there are files saved in it.  
The player keeps  
turning off.  
In PLAY mode, music is  
not played after  
pressing the √» button  
I
I
Check to see if MP3 or WMA files are saved  
in the built-in memory.  
Check to see if the HOLD button is locked.  
I
I
Check Contrast  
LCD window is dark  
Select [Settings]  
¡
[Environment]  
¡
The file name is not  
displayed correctly.  
[Language] from the menu and change the  
language settings.  
I
I
I
Check to see if the driver is installed correctly  
in the computer.  
Check the connection between the player and  
PC.  
Operating system limits the number of files you  
can save. Please save your music files by  
creating a subfolder.  
I
I
Win98 : Try to connect again after  
installing Driver.  
WinME/2000/XP : Press Start in the  
desktop to execute Windows Update.  
After selecting important update and  
service pack, execute update all.  
Try to connect it again after rebooting PC.  
Files cannot be  
downloaded.  
I cannot properly  
connect the player to  
the PC.  
I
Check if the memory is full.  
I
I
Check the backlight setup.  
When the battery power is low, the backlight  
will go out.  
Backlight does  
not work.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual  
Model  
Built-in Memory capacity  
Voltage  
YP-W3  
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, 5,544,247, 5,960,037,  
6,023,490, 5,878,080, and under US Published Patent Application No. 2001-44713-A1.  
1GB (YP-W3)  
3.7V (Li-ion)  
Playing time  
lasts up to 8hours (MP3 128Kbps, Vol level 20)  
2.08X 2.44X 0.59/ 2.4 oz  
Zinc/Plastic  
Dimensions/Weight  
Case  
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 unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed  
product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold  
in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit  
to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC  
13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do  
not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
90dB with 20KHz  
Earphones Jack Output Power 17mW/CH (16)  
Output Frequency Range 20Hz~20KHz  
Operating Temperature Range -5 ~ +35°C(23~95°F)  
FM Frequency  
FM Signal to Noise Ratio  
FM T.H.D  
87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz  
50dB  
1%  
FM Useable Sensitivity  
File Support  
10dB  
MPEG1/2/2.5 LAYER 3 (8Kbps ~ 320Kbps, 8KHz ~ 48KHz)  
MPEG1 LAYER 2 (32Kbps ~ 384Kbps, 32KHz, 44.1KHz,  
48KHz) WMA, ASF(Audio) (8Kbps ~ 192Kbps, 8KHz ~  
44.1KHz), 0gg  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
FCC  
FCC  
Any changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the grantee of this device could  
void the users authority to operate the device.  
EMI/EMC: AnSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15  
Subpart B  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
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:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Compliance  
This product conforms to the following  
Council Directive:  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
Caution: Any changes or modifications in  
construction of this device which are not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the users authority to  
operate the equipment  
N Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC(EMC)  
1.This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
N Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
2.This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesirable operation.  
N Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd  
Address: 416, Maetan-3Dong, Paldal-Gu, Suwon  
City, Kyungki-Do, Korea 442-742  
declares under its sole responsibility that the  
product  
Trade Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd  
Model Number: YP-W3  
has been tested according to the  
FCC/CISPR22/95 requirements for Class B  
devices and found compliant with the following  
standards  
N Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
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 frquency  
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.  
Party Responsible for Product Compliance  
N Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Samsung Electronics America  
QA Lab.  
3351 Michelson Dr. Suite #290  
Irvine, CA92612  
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Warranty  
Warranty  
5. The warranty is not applicable in cases  
other than defects in material, design and  
workmanship. The warranty does not cover  
the following:  
N Unauthorized modifications carried out for  
WARRANTY CONDITIONS:  
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.  
the product to comply with local or national  
technical standards in countries for which the  
Samsung product was not originally designed.  
1.The warranty is only valid when the warranty  
card is properly completed, and upon presentation  
of the proof of purchase consisting of original  
invoice or sales slip confirmation, indicating the  
date of purchase, dealers name, model, serial No.  
and product number.  
Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty  
service if this information has been removed or  
changed after the original purchase of the product  
from the dealer.  
N Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and  
replacement of parts due to normal wear and  
tear.  
N Repairs performed by non-authorized  
service centers such as opening of the product  
by a non-authorized person.  
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  
liability of Samsung and its appointed  
maintenance company is limited to the cost of  
repair and/or replacement of the unit under  
warranty.  
Return of the product for defective reasons  
should be to the original purchaser; however,  
Samsung Authorized Dealers and Authorized  
Service Centers will comply with the warranty  
on the terms issued to purchasers in the  
country concerned. For further information  
relating to the Authorized Service Centers  
contact;  
N Abuse or misuse, including but not solely  
limited to the failure to use this product for its  
normal purposed or in accordance with  
Samsung's instructions usage and  
maintenance.  
N The model, serial No. and product number  
on the product has been altered, deleted,  
removed or made illegible.  
2.Samsung's obligations are to the repair of the  
defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of  
the product (service exchange unit).  
6. This warranty does not affect the  
consumers statutory rights nor the consumers  
rights against the dealer from their  
purchase/sales agreement.  
N Use of the product in conjunction with  
accessories not approved by Samsung for  
use with this product.  
3.Warranty repairs must be carried out by an  
Authorized Samsung Dealer/Service Center. No  
reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out  
by non Samsung Centers, and warranty coverage  
will not be valid for any repairs or damage caused  
by such repairs.  
N Failure of the product arising from incorrect  
installationor use not consistent with technical  
or safety standardsin current force, or failure  
to comply with productmanual instructions.  
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)  
4.Repair or replacement under the terms of this  
warranty does not give right to extension to or a  
new starting of the period of warranty. Repair or  
direct replacement under the terms of this warranty  
may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service  
exchange units.  
N Accidents, Acts of God or any cause  
beyond the control of Samsung caused by  
lightning, water, fire, public disturbances and  
improper ventilation.  
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Warranty  
Warranty  
To obtain warranty service, please contact  
SAMSUNG at:  
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  
400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington,  
NJ 07856  
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)  
081299  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER  
THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE,  
AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY  
GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR  
CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS  
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG,  
SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF  
REVENUE OR PROFITS,FAILURE TO REALIZE  
SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY  
OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR  
LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO  
PURCHASER AND PURCHASERS  
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR  
PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE,  
MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS  
PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT  
CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE  
NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS  
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT  
EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE  
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS  
PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND  
STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE  
USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS  
PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL  
THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND  
EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL  
RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG  
BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE  
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY  
SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED  
DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING,  
PURCHASER  
Some states do not allow limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, or the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you. This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
This product is for personal use only, and is  
only for use in compliance with the  
limitations of copyright and other laws.  
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