Samsung XM2go User Manual

user guide Satellite Radio with MP3

Introduction10IntroductionWhat’s in the BoxHelix (YX-M1)Battery (AH43-00007A)Home dock/cradle (YA-CD100)Earbuds(EP-360)Remote (YA-RC100)Home XM antenn

IntroductionIntroduction11ENGWhat’s in the BoxRCA audio cable (AH39-00901A)Also included:User guide (AH81-02210A)XM+Napster install CD(AH59-01733A)USB

3. Plug adapter into cradle and wall socket. When you insert Helix into a cradle, wait for the beep before powering on.Introduction12IntroductionCharg

IntroductionIntroduction13ENGHelix ControlsPower button – Slidedown to turn power on or off. Slide up to “hold”controls, preventing youfrom accidental

Introduction14IntroductionHelix ControlsWhen you dock Helix in its home cradle,both the display and arrow buttons rotateby 90° so that “up” really poi

Using This GuideThroughout this guide, you will see instructions such as “Select XM  Settings  Setup Antenna Aiming.” This tells you to perform the

Available memory or signal strength –Green portion indicates amount of storage taken upby locked XM songs (page 40). In “Live XM” mode,you will see a

IntroductionIntroduction17ENGRemotePower buttonLeft arrow button –Pressing the left arrow buttonallows you to “back out” of or exit most menus.VolumeR

Subscribing to XM18Subscribing to XMBefore you can listen to or record XM content, you must activate your Helix.1. Set up your Helix, cradle, power ad

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Quick Start2Quick Start1. Charge battery for at least 8 hours (page 12).2. Set up your Helix (page 20).3. Activate your XM subscription (page 18).4. L

Using Your Helix Alone20Using Your Helix AloneSetupAt Home1. Insert Helix into home cradle.2. Connect Helix to youraudio system as shown. Ifyour audio

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone21ENGWhile TravelingIf you’re traveling, you can connect the power adapter directly to Helixusing the trav

Using Your Helix Alone22SetupIn a Vehicle (requires Car Accessory Kit YA-CP100, sold separately)Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow al

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone23ENG2. Insert Helix into car cradle.3. Connect car cradle to antenna cable and power adapter.

4. To install the swivel mount, first find a suitable location. The swivel mount’s adhesive isvery strong and may be difficult to remove. Do not insta

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone25ENG5. To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your Helixand its

Using Your Helix Alone26Using Your Helix AloneLive XMTurn on your Helix. Subscribe to XM (page 18) if you haven’t done so already.If you see “XM” at t

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone27ENGSelecting ChannelsPress the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of channels.– OR –Pre

Using Your Helix Alone28Using Your Helix AloneFavorite ChannelsYou can save your favorite channels in an easily accessible list.1. While you’re tuned

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone29ENGTuneSelect™TuneSelect™finds your favorite artist or song whenever they’re currently being played on a

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Using Your Helix Alone30Using Your Helix AloneTuneSelect also allows you to type an artist name or song title even if the song isn’t currentlyplaying

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone31ENGInfo ExtrasXM Satellite Radio broadcasts information such as sports scores, stocks, and other feature

32Using Your Helix Alone4. Continue selecting letters by using the arrow and XM buttons.5. Select “Enter” when you’ve entered the entire stock symbol.

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix AloneENGRecording XMYour Helix enables you to record XM content for personal, non-commercial use. You mayrecord

Using Your Helix Alone34Using Your Helix AloneRecording a Channel1. While you’re listening to live XM, select XM  Record  Rec Channel. You will reco

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone35ENGScheduling a Recording SessionYou can set Helix to record XM at a later time. When you schedule a rec

Using Your Helix Alone36Using Your Helix Alone NOTE: Scheduled recording sessions will begin only if Helix is docked in a home cradle or ina boombox

Using Your Helix AloneUsing Your Helix Alone37ENGListening to Recorded XM Content (My Music)When you see “My Music” at the top of the display, you’re

Using Your Helix Alone38Using Your Helix AloneOrganizing Your MusicFinding Your MusicAll songs and tracks that are stored in your Helix are normally p

4. Once you’ve selected an artist, you will see a list of songs by that artist that you haverecorded.5. Select the song you want to hear using the arr

Introduction4IntroductionFeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Samsung Helix™. It’s the next-generation XM2go®radio, with an XM receiver, bu

Using Your Helix Alone40Using Your Helix AloneLocking and Unlocking XM ContentWhen you record XM, your Helix records over the oldest XM tracks first.

Playlists – Adding SongsYou can create one or more custom lists, called playlists. Each playlist is an index of songsthat play in a certain order. You

Using Your Helix Alone42Using Your Helix AlonePlaylists – Removing EntriesYou can remove entries from a playlist. Remember that removing a song from o

Playlists – Playing1. Select XM  Playlists  (playlist name)  Select.2. Choose a song you want to hear and press the XM button.3. You will see the f

Using Your Helix Alone44Using Your Helix AlonePlaylists – Other OptionsNormally, the songs in a playlist appear in the order that they were added.To r

Bookmarking Songs“Bookmarks” are a great way to remember interesting songs. You can view all your book-marks through the XM+Napster application, look

Using Your Helix Alone46Using Your Helix AloneDeleting SongsWhen you’re no longer interested in a song or track, you can delete it from your Helix.“De

Using Your Helix Alone47ENGTo delete multiple songs from “My Music”:1. Select XM  Organize  Songs.2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight

Using Helix with a PC48Using Helix with a PCSystem RequirementsThe PC system must meet the following requirements: Intel®Pentium®-class CPU Microsof

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC49ENGSetupTo connect your Helix to your PC:1. If you haven’t done so already, disconnect your Helix and its

IntroductionIntroduction5ENGHelix, Undocked Listen to live and recorded XM* content Play MP3 and WMA files Manage your tracks, favorite channels, a

Using Helix with a PC50Using Helix with a PC4. Reboot your PC if necessary, then launch the XM+Napster program from the shortcut onyour desktop.5. Set

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC51ENGRegistering with XM+NapsterChoose either the XM+Napster Light service or the XM+Napster service. XM+Nap

Using Helix with a PC52Using Helix with a PCTo register, follow these steps:1. Click File/Sign In on the XM+Napster application. Click on the link for

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC53ENG3. If you choose XM+Napster, you must provide a valid credit card. Registering forXM+Napster Light does

Using Helix with a PC54Using Helix with a PCWhat Can You Do with XM+Napster?Using XM+Napster, you can: Manage songs, playlists, and recording session

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC55ENGPurchasing MusicThe XM+Napster store allows you to stream, download, or buy songs or albums. Stream –

Using Helix with a PC56Using Helix with a PCOrganizing Your MusicThe “Folder” pane lets you view thetracks stored on Helix or on yourPC, playlists, re

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC57ENGRecording SessionsView and edit your Helix recording sessions by selecting Library/Helix/XM Recordingso

Using Helix with a PC58Using Helix with a PCPlaylistsYou can manage your Helix playlists using XM+Napster. Simply dock your Helix, then selectLibrary/

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC59ENGTransferring Between PC and HelixTo transfer a track or playlist from your PC to your Helix, drag and d

Introduction6IntroductionHelix + Cradle + Antenna + PC Manage content using Helix or your PC Listen to XM Radio Online Purchase music from XM+Napst

Using Helix with a PC60Using Helix with a PCDisconnecting Your Helix from the PCBefore you remove your Helix from its dock or unplug the USB cable fro

Using Helix with a PCUsing Helix with a PC61ENGListening to XM Radio Online (XMRO)XM Radio Online gives you access to over 75 channels of the same ama

Using Helix with a PC62Using Helix with a PCUsing Your CDs or MP3/WMA FilesRipping Your CDsUse the XM+Napster application to rip tracks from a CD into

Using Helix with a PC63ENGBurning CDsTransfer MP3 and WMA files onto a recordable CD or DVD. Please note that the contentrecorded from XM cannot be bu

Updating Helix Firmware64Updating Helix FirmwareOccasionally we make improvements to the Helix firmware, which is the software that makesyour Helix wo

Updating Helix FirmwareUpdating Helix Firmware65ENGUsing the UpdateToolIf you don’t use XM+Napster, you canupdate the Helix firmware manually.1. Inser

Settings66SettingsFM ModulatorSet the FM frequency that Helixtransmits on.Turn the FM modulator on or offmanually – or automatically wheninserted into

SettingsSettings67ENGFM FrequencyYour Helix contains a built-in FM modulator (or FM transmitter) that allows you to listen towhatever your Helix is pl

Settings68SettingsFM LevelWhen listening to your Helix using the FM modulator, you can adjust its volume level tomatch other audio sources (your CD pl

SettingsSettings69ENGAiming the AntennaFor optimal reception of XM’s live satellite signal, your Helix antenna should have an unobstructed view of the

IntroductionIntroduction7ENGSafety InstructionsPlease read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourselfand/or damage to your Helix.

Settings70SettingsAudioToneYou can adjust the audio tone quality to suit the kind of music you’re listening to.1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences 

SettingsSettings71ENGDisplayBrightness and ContrastTo change the screen’s brightness and contrast:1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Change Displ

Settings72SettingsStock TickerIf you created a stock ticker, you will see stock symbols and their prices displayed at the bottom of Helix’s display. Y

SettingsSettings73ENGChannel AccessDirect TuneNormally, as you scroll through live XM channels using the up and down arrow buttons, youcan preview the

Settings74SettingsChannel Skip/AddYou can simplify the list of channels that you see when you press the up and down arrowbuttons. To skip a channel:1.

Clock and Sleep TimerTime1. The time is automatically set using the XM signal. Select XM  Settings  Setup Set Time  Set Clock  Select Time Zone t

Settings76SettingsVehicle ModeIf you listen to your Helix in a vehicle, you’ve probably plugged the power adapter into thecigarette lighter socket. In

SettingsSettings77ENGMemory PartitionThe internal storage in Helix can store recorded XM content and MP3/WMA files. By default,the storage is divided

Settings78SettingsRestoring Factory DefaultsTo restore all Helix settings and preferences to a “factory fresh” state:1. Select XM  Settings  Setup 

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Introduction8IntroductionEarbuds and HeadphonesTo avoid damaging your hearing: Using earbuds or headphones for an extended time can cause serious dam

Customer Support80Customer SupportTroubleshootingIf your Helix does not work the way you expect, first consult this troubleshooting guide. Toreset you

TroubleshootingCustomer SupportCustomer Support81ENGIf this happens: You should:There is no power or your Helix shuts Your Helix battery may be low.

TroubleshootingCustomer Support82Customer SupportIf this happens: You should:Helix does not communicate with your PC. Check the power and USB connecti

Customer SupportCustomer Support83ENGSpecificationsHelix PlayerDimensions 56 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 16 mm (D)2.2 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.6 in (D)Weight

Customer Support84Customer SupportSpecificationsRemoteDimensions 39 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)1.5 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.47 in (D)Weight 40 g1.4

Customer SupportCustomer Support85ENGPatent InformationTechnology. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,manipulate

Customer Support86Customer SupportFCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions

Customer SupportCustomer Support87ENGNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t

Customer Support88Customer SupportWarrantySamsung warrants MP3 players to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) m

Customer SupportCustomer Support89ENGWarranty Conditions1. The warranty is only valid upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of origina

Battery Charger SafetyCaution: Opening the case may result in electric shock.Caution: The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may ca

Customer Support90Customer Supporte. Accidents, acts of God, lightning, water, fire, public disturbances, improper ventilation orany cause beyond the

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