Default playing mode for samples

Sorry for another noobish question! But couldn't find it in the manual.
Can I change the default playing mode of samples? I don't want it on repeat and I don't want it to play the sample automatically after I define it, as happens now.
Can I change the default playing mode of samples? I don't want it on repeat and I don't want it to play the sample automatically after I define it, as happens now.