MP3 Player user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register the possibilities YP-S...
MP3 Player Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising or downloading your favorite tunes.
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to operate the player.
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This manual describes how to properly use your new mp3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings: PROTECT YOURSELF Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.
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Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product. Do not place the product near magnetic objects. Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
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- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity We, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd., declares under its sole responsibility that the product, Trade name Samsung & Model name YP-S2, has been tested according to the part 15 of the FCC Rules. Party responsible for Product Compliance Samsung Electronics America QA Lab.
13 Turning the power on & off 14 Playing music 14 Controlling the volume 14 Resetting the system 15 PC requirements 16 Installing Samsung Media Studio 17 Transferring fi les to the player with Samsung Media Studio 20 Using as a removable disk...
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contents UPGRADING FIRMWARE TROUBLESHOOTING 24 Smart button custom function 25 Creating a playlist on your mp3 player 25 To play a playlist 25 To delete a music fi le from the playlist 26 Upgrading fi rmware 28 Troubleshooting APPENDIX 31 Product specifi cations 32 License To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe)
WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Earphones Player Black : AH30-00104A White : AH30-00105A Direct Connect USB Adaptor Installation CD...
YOUR MP3 PLAYER Earphone fi xing hole Down volume button Left fi le browser button Press to move to the previous track or play the current track from the beginning. Press and hold to quickly scan tracks. 10 _ the basics Used to help secure the earphone mini-plug to the player's earphone jack.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Connect the earphones Earphone Flap Earphone Mini-Plug Earphone Fixing Hole Earphone Jack Earphones Neck string hole Earphone / Direct USB adaptor connection jack You can check the status of the battery or the playback by checking the color or blinking of the LED.
Charge the player before using it for the fi rst time and when you haven’t used it for a long time. The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about 2 hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment.
CARING FOR THE BATTERY Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and storing it. • Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F (5°C~35°C ). • Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours). Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
NOTE the player back on. RESETTING THE SYSTEM If your mp3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system. 14 _ the basics ] button.
Samsung Media Studio Samsung Media Studio is an easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your fi les on your PC. With your fi les already sorted and organized in Media Studio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard drive for the right fi le.
CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. Click <Install now>. Follow the instruction to start installation. <Media Studio> installation starts and then creates an icon installation is complete. 16 _ samsung media studio on your desktop when...
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. samsung media studio _ 17...
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6. Select the fi le to transfer from the list on the left side. 7. Click the icon. The fi le you selected is transferred to the player. The LED will blink blue during the fi le transfer. 18 _ samsung media studio...
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Use FAT 32 for the fi le system when formatting the player on your PC. In Windows Vista, click Restore device defaults and format it. Samsung Media Studio has a thorough Help function. If you can’t fi nd the answer to your question about Media Studio, click <MENU>...
DRM fi les are charged music fi les applied with the illegal copy protection technology of legally purchased MP3 music. 20 _ samsung media studio <S2> from the...
This may cause damage to data and the player. CAUTION You cannot remove the player while fi les within the player are being played on your PC. Please retry after fi le playback is fi nished. samsung media studio _ 21...
Listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. PLAYING MUSIC Press and hold the [ The LED will fl ash blue and the music fi le will begin playing. During playback, the LED will blink in the color of the selected play mode once every 3 seconds.
SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK 1. Press and hold the [ It searches to the beginning or the end of the track. 2. Release the button at the point you wish to start. It starts playing from the point you release the button. PLAYING FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE CURRENT TRACK Press the [ ] button after 4 seconds of play has elapsed from the beginning...
SMART BUTTON CUSTOM FUNCTION You can use the Smart button to set DNSe, the play mode, and turn off the LED. To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) You can select a desired sound effect. During music playback, press the Smart button. Each time you press the button, the sound effect will switch to Normal, Studio and Concert Hall in sequence.
What is DNSe? Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 NOTE players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to. CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded fi...
fi rmware Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance and compatibility. 1. Connect to http://www.samsung.com, select [support] and then select your player. 2. When the player page appears, select [fi rmware] below the model name to download the latest fi...
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6. Locate and click on the Desktop icon in Windows Explorer (left column). The contents of the Desktop will appear in the right column. 7. Locate and select the Firmware update fi les (right column) and drag-and-drop it into the [S2]. 8.
If you have a problem with your new mp3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). PROBLEM Power will not turn on. Buttons do not work. Power is turning off.
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PROBLEM Media Studio Program malfunction. Connection to your PC is disabled. The fi le transfer rate is too slow. Player isn’t playing. File upload doesn’t work. SOLUTION • Check if your PC meets the basic system requirements. • Check if the direct connect USB adaptor is correctly connected and try again.
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fi les/data but also to the product. You have to be extra cautious as Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • Heat may be generated during recharging. This has...
appendix PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Rating Built-in Battery Power File Compatibility Supported Number of folders and fi les Earphone Output Output Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Play Time Temperature Range for Operation Case Weight Dimensions (WxHxD) The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement.
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, 5,544,247, 5,960,037, 6,023,490, 5,878,080, and under US Published Patent Application No.
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WARRANTY 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.
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WARRANTY (Continued) 2. Samsung’s obligations are to the repair of the defective part, and at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). 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 ordamage caused by such repairs.
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- Failure of the product arising from incorrect installation or use not consistent with technical or safety standardsin current force, or failure to comply with productmanual instructions. - Accidents, Acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Samsung caused by lightning, water, fi re, public disturbances and improper ventilation.
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OR 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.
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OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S 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.
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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 800-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com IN THE US 105 Challenger Road (800-726-7864) Ridgefi eld Park, NJ 07660-0511 REV. 0.0...