Samsung Electronics Co YPS5 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER User Manual YPS5 USA ENGLISH0 0 0703 1

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER YPS5 USA ENGLISH0 0 0703 1

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USERS MANUAL 1

MP3 Playeruser manualimagine the possibilitiesThank you for purchasing this Samsung product.To receive more complete service, please register your product atwww.samsung.com/global/registerYP-S5
features of your new MP3 PlayerGood 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, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound, vibrant pictures, and action-packed games. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising, downloading your favorite tunes, watching videos, playing games, or even listening to FM Radio. Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.HIGH-QUALITY STEREO SPEAKER!Slide the speaker unit to reveal it, with which you can enjoy a dynamic music.You can share your favorite music anytime and anywhere.PUTTING THE “MULTI” IN MULTIMEDIAWe call it an MP3 player, but it’s much more than that. It allows you to view pictures, text, and videos and listen to FM radio. The built-in Bluetooth wireless technology turns your MP3 player into your own personal network.TOUCH NAVIGATION!You can tap on the touch pad to navigate through the menus.WHERE FORM MEETS FUNCTIONSure, it’s sleek and good-looking. But it’s easy to hold and use, too.LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER DOWNLOADING!A fully charged battery can play up to 24 hours of music or 4 hours of video(when using the earphone). Download times are shorter. Because of its USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster than models with USB 1.1.ACOUSTIC WONDERYour new MP3 player has built-in DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s™ unique sound technology created to deliver richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable listening experience.
safety informationWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean :WARNINGMeans that death or serious personal injury is a risk.CAUTIONMeans that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow these basic safety precautions:NOTEMeans hints or referential pages that may be helpful to operate the player.Do NOT attempt.Do NOT disassemble.Do NOT touch.Follow directions explicitly.Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.Call the service center for help.These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.Please follow them explicitly.After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
safety informationThis 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 YOURSELFDo not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact a Samsung Customer Service Center near you.Do not use the earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.It can cause a serious accident, and furthermore, is prohibited by the law in some areas.Using the earphones while walking or jogging on a road, in particular, on a crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of your arm or other surrounding objects while you are taking exercise or a walk.Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these environments could lead to fi re or electric shock.CAUTIONWARNINGCAUTION
PROTECT YOURSELFUsing the earphone or headphone for an extended time can cause serious damage to your hearing.If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road noise is approximately 80db). You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the earphone or headphone.PROTECT YOUR MP3 PLAYERDo not leave the player in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a sauna or a parked car.Do not cause excessive impact on the player by dropping it.Do not place heavy objects on top of the player.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.Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fi re, electric shock or deteriorate the surface.The Bluetooth function of this product can’t be provided for services regarding rescue/health assistance as it can be impaired by radio frequency interference.Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to the player.When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in color and check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing. CAUTIONNOTEWARNINGCAUTION
SAFETY INFORMATIONFCCThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Caution: Any changes or modifi cations in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.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 frequency 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.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:-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.-Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
SAFETY INFORMATION (Continued)Declaration of ConformityWe, Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd., declares under its sole responsibility that the product, Trade name Samsung & Model name YP-S5, has been tested according to the part 15 of the FCC Rules.Party responsible for Product ComplianceSamsung Electronics America QA Lab.18600 Broadwick Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
contentsTHE BASICS1212 What’s included13 Your MP3 Player16 Screen displays19 Using the touch button19 Using the speaker20 Charging the battery21 Caring for the battery21 Turning the Power on & off22 Playing music22 Controlling the volume23 Disabling the buttons23 Browsing for fi les using “File Browser”24 Deleting fi les with (File Browser)25 Changing the settings and preferences25 Menu Style Settings26 Sound Settings27 Display Settings28 Language Settings29 Time Settings30 System Settings32 RESETTING THE SYSTEMSAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO3333 PC Requirements34 Installing Samsung Media Studio35 Transferring fi les to the Player with Samsung Media Studio
contentsLISTENING TO MUSIC4038 Listening by category40 Pausing40 Searching within a track40 Playing from the beginning of the current track40 Playing the previous track40 Playing the next track41 Creating an album (playlist) using Samsung Media Studio41 Creating an Album (Playlist)42 Adding music fi les to an Album (Playlist) you’ve created43 Transferring an Album (Playlist) to your player using Media Studio44 Creating a playlist on your mp3 player45 Playing a playlist46 Deleting a fi le from playlist46 Deleting all fi les from playlist47 Using the music menuWATCHING A VIDEO5656 Pausing57 To move to a specifi c frame57 To play the previous video fi le57 To play the next video fi le58 Using the video menu
contentsVIEWING PICTURES6060 Viewing pictures61 Using the picture menuLISTENING TO FM RADIO6565 To use the mute function66 To search for FM stations67 Using the FM radio menuUSING THE DATACAST7575 Registering a channel76 Creating a new channel group76 Transferring the Datacast from the “Media Studio”77 Viewing DatacastsENJOYINGTHE PRIME PACK7878 Reading text79 Using the text menu82 Voice recording83 Using the voice recording menu84 Playing video games86 Setting the alarm89 Viewing the World Clock90 Listening to music from external device using the speaker
TROUBLESHOOTING112112 TroubleshootingAPPENDIX116116 Menu Tree117 Product Specifi cations119 License120 WarrantycontentsUSING BLUETOOTH9191 What is Bluetooth?93 Using a Bluetooth stereo headset96 Using a Bluetooth mobile phone102 Transferring fi les107 Using Bluetooth menu108 Bluetooth settingsUPGRADING FIRMWARE110110 Upgrading fi rmware
12 _ the basicsthe basicsWHAT’S INCLUDEDYour 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).PlayerEarphonesBlack : AH59-01883AWhite : AH59-01883BUSB CableAH39-00899ALine In CableAH39-00900AInstallation CDAH46-00048BThe accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.
the basics _ 13YOUR MP3 PLAYERPower & Hold switchSlide and hold in the opposite direction of the arrow for power on/off. Slide in the direction of the arrow to lock the button functions.Screen displaySpeakerReset HoleIf a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole with a pointed object to re-initialize the system.
14 _ the basicsYOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)These buttons are ‘Touch’ buttons.Back buttonTap to move to the previous screen.Press and briefl y hold to move to the main menu screen.Up volume buttonTap to increase the volume or move to an upper item/menu.Play/Pause, Select buttonTap to select the play/pause and function, move to the next screen.Left fi le browser buttonTap to move to the previous track/menu or play the current track from the beginning. Press and briefl y hold to quickly scan tracks.Down volume buttonTap to reduce the volume or move to a lower item/menu.Right fi le browser buttonTap to move to next track/menu. Press and briefl y hold to quickly scan tracks.Menu buttonTap to display the menu screen.
the basics _ 15YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)EarphonesLabeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player.Earphone connection jackUSB connection portMicrophone
16 _ the basicsSCREEN DISPLAYSMusic1Parent Menu Indicator2Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator3Battery Status4Current track playing / Total number of tracks Indicator5Play Speed Indicator6Current Time7Total Play Time8Play/Pause, Search Indicator9Music Mode Indicator10Play Mode Indicator11DNSe Mode Indicator12Music Play Screen13Music Title14Play Status Bar15Current Play TimeThe screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen may differ.Music1.Life is cool02:13 04:2815/20891011121314151324567NOTEX 1.1
the basics _ 17SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued)Video1Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator6Video Mode Indicator2Battery Status7File Name3Current Time8Play Status Bar4Total Play Time9Current Play Time5Play/Pause, Search IndicatorVideo Track 1567891234
18 _ the basicsSCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued)Picture1Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator2Battery Status3Current fi le / Total number of fi les Indicator4Current Time5Music Play Status6Picture Mode Indicator7Parent Menu Indicator8File NameFM Radio1Current Time2Battery Status3Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator4Radio Mode Indicator5Manual/Preset Indicator6Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator7Frequency Location IndicatorPictures 1/8Picture Image 1.jpg567812343456712
the basics _ 19USING THE TOUCH BUTTONTap on touch screen with your fi ngertip.To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fi ngers to operate the touch screen.Do not tap on the touch screen if your fi ngers are not clean.Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.The touch screen may not function if you use a fi ngernail or other instruments such as a ballpoint pen.USING THE SPEAKERSlide the middle of the player in the arrow direction while listening to music or the radio.You can listen to music through the speaker. Make sure that the earphones are connected to the player if you want to listen to the radio through the speaker.If you want to use the earphone for enjoying the music, close the speaker by sliding back to the original position. If you close the slide panel, the speaker will shut off.Please position the player horizontally when using the speaker.NOTEMusic1.Life is cool02:13 04:281503:28 PM
20 _ the basicsCHARGING THE BATTERYCharge it before using the player 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 3 hours, although total charging time varies depending on your PC environment. 1. Connect the other (larger) end of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port on the bottom of the player. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC.2Screen DisplayUSB ConnectedCharging...Fully Charged 1
the basics _ 21CARING FOR THE BATTERYYour battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring for 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. •Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.If you are charging the player while it is connected to a laptop computer, make sure the laptop’s battery is also fully charged or that the laptop is plugged into its power source.TURNING THE POWER ON & OFFTurning the Power onSlide and hold the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow.Power is turned on.Turning the Power offSlide and hold the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow again.Power is turned off.Your mp3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been pressed for a specifi c length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for <Auto Power Off> is 1 minute, but you can change this length of time. See page 31for more information.NOTENOTE
22 _ the basicsPLAYING MUSICLoad music fi les onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio. Learn more about Media Studio on page 35.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <Music> and tap [ ].3. Use [] and [ ] to select a music fi le of your choice.4. Tap [ ].The music fi le will begin playing.Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.CONTROLLING THE VOLUMETap [ ].You will see a volume control icon.The range of volume is set between 0 to 30.Tap [ ] to increase the volume or [ ] to decrease it.Music1.Life is cool02:13 04:2815/20NOTEMusic1.Life is cool02:13 04:2815/20
the basics _ 23DISABLING THE BUTTONSThe hold function disables all the other buttons on the mp3 player, so that if you accidentally bump one-while working out, for example-your music won’t be interrupted.1. Slide the in the direction of the arrow.2. Slide the in the opposite direction of the arrow to release the Lock function.BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”Search easily for fi les using the “File Browser” function.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <File Browser> and tap [ ].The <File Browser> folder list containing “Music, Playlists, Video, Pictures, Datacasts, Texts, Recorded Files, Games and Received Files ” appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a desired folder.4. Tap [ ] to bring up the fi le list in the selected folder.Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.5. Tap [ ] to select a desired fi le.6. Tap [ ].The fi le will start playing.Music1.Life is cool02:13 04:2815/20
24 _ the basicsDELETING FILES WITH (FILE BROWSER)1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <File Browser> and tap [ ].The <File Browser> folder list containing appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a desired folder.4. Tap [] to select the fi le that you want to delete and tap [ ].5. Tap [ ] to select <Delete> and tap [ ].The confi rmation window will apear.6. Tap [ ] to select <Yes> and tap [ ].The fi le will be deletedOnce fi les are deleted, they cannot be recovered.CAUTIONFile BrowserMusicPlaylistsVideoPicturesDatacastsTextsRecorded FilesGamesReceived Files
the basics _ 25CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCESYour mp3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player.Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.Menu Style SettingsYou can change the menu design and font and delete the background image of the main menu.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [] to select <Settings> and tap [ ].The <Settings> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Menu Style> and tap [ ].The <Menu Style> menu appears.4. Use the [ ] and [ ] to set functions.Tap [ ] to move to the next item/select the menu. Tap [ ] to move up or down through the current menu. Menu Style Setting OptionsMenu Design : You can change the style of the main menu screen. Select from <Crystal>, <My skin>, <Stella>. Font : You can change the font type of the menu language. Select one from 3 font types.Reset My Skin : Initializes the background image of the screen display to its default image.NOTESettingsMenu StyleSoundDisplayLanguageTime System
26 _ the basicsCHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)Sound SettingsYou can set the master EQ, beep sound, volume limit.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2.Tap [ ] to select <Settings> and tap [ ].The <Settings> menu appears.3.Tap [ ] to select <Sound> and tap [ ].The <Sound> menu appears.4. Use the [ ] and [ ] to set functions.Sound Setting OptionsMaster EQ : You can optimize sound settings. Tap [ ] to select the frequency you want to adjust. The frequency can be selected from <60Hz>, <125Hz>, <250Hz>, <500Hz>, <1KHz>, <2KHz>,<4KHz>, <8KHz>, and <16KHz>.Tap [ ] to adjust the selected frequency’s level and then tap [ ].Beep Sound : Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off. Select from <Off> and <On>.Volume Limit : You can avoid hearing damage by setting the limit of the volume when using the earphone. <On> will limit the maximum volume level to 15. The maximum volume level when volume limit is set to <Off> is 30. Even if you have select <Off>, the volume will be set back to 15 to avoid hearing damage when you turn the player back on.SettingsMenu StyleSoundDisplayLanguageTime System
the basics _ 27CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)Display SettingsChange the display off time, the screen saver and brightness of your screen.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2.Tap [ ] to select <Settings> and tap [ ].The <Settings> menu appears.3.Tap [ ] to select <Display> and tap [ ].The <Display> menu appears.4. Use the [ ] and [ ] to set functions.Display Setting OptionsDisplay Off : If no button is tapped within the time set shown below, the screen display will be automatically turned off. Select either <15 sec>, <30 sec>, <1 min>, <3 min>, <5 min>, or <Always On>. Press any button to turn it back on. However, Sliding the in the opposite direction of the arrow when the HOLD condition is on will not turn on the display.Screen Saver : You can set an image to use as a screen saver. Select either <Analog Clock>, <Digital Clock>, <Animation 1>, <Animation 2>,< Animation 3> and set the wait time. You can select from <Off>, <15sec>, <30sec>, <1min>, <3min> and <5min>. If no button is tapped within the time set shown above, the player will display the screen saver image.Brightness : You can adjust the brightness of the display screen. Select a level from <0-10>, where 10 is the brightest.SettingsMenu StyleSoundDisplayLanguageTime System
28 _ the basicsCHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)Language SettingsThe menus on your new mp3 player can be set to appear in any one of multiple languages. You can change your preference language easily.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2.Tap [ ] to select <Settings> and tap [ ].The <Settings> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Language> and tap [ ].The <Language> menu appears.4. Use the [ ] and [ ] to set functions.Language Setting OptionsMenu : Set the menu language. Select from <English>, <한국어>, <Français>, <Deutsch>, <Italiano>, <日本語>, <∝䇁ㅔԧ>, <Español>, <㐕储Ё᭛>,<Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ>, <Magyar>, <Nederlands>, <Polski>, <Português>, <Svenska>, <ѳъѕ>, <þeština>, <ƧnjnjLjǎNJNjƽ>, <Türkçe>, <Norsk>, <Dansk>, <suomi>,<Español (Sudamérica)>, <Português (América do Sul)>, <Indonesia>, <TiӃng ViӋt>, <Bulgarian>, <Romani>, <ɍɤɪɚʀɧɫɶɤɚ>, <Slovenšþina> or <Slovenský>.Contents : Set the language in which the track information and Text will appear. Select from <English>, <Korean>, <French>, <German>, <Italian>, <Japanese>, <Chinese(S)>, <Tranditional Chinese>, <Spanish>, <Russian>, <Hungarian>,<Dutch>, <Polish>, <Portuguese>, <Swedish>, <Thai>, <Finnish>, <Danish>,<Norwegian>, <Farsi>, <Afrikaans>, <Basque>, <Catalan>, <Czech>, <Estonian>,<Greek>, <Hrvatski>, <Icelandic>, <Romany>, <Slovak>, <Slovene>, <Turkish> or <Vietnamese>.The supported languages can be changed or added.SettingsMenu StyleSoundDisplayLanguageTime SystemNOTE
the basics _ 29CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)Time SettingsSetting the time allows you to use the date/time set, date type and even time zone.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2.Tap [ ] to select <Settings> and tap [ ].The <Settings> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Time> and tap [ ].The <Time> menu appears.4. Use the [ ] and [ ] to set functions.Time Setting OptionsDate & Tme : You can set the current time and date. Tap [ ] to move to <Year, Month, Date, Hour, Min, AM/PM> and tap [ ] to set each item.Date Type : You can set the time display type for the World Clock. Select from <YY-MM-DD>, <MM-DD-YY> and <DD-MM-YY>.Time Zone : You can change the current time by selecting an international city-specifi c time zone. You must set the time zone before you can display the world time information. See page 88.SettingsMenu StyleSoundDisplayLanguageTimeSystem
30 _ the basicsCHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)System SettingsChoose the sleep timer, start mode, auto power off, default setting that’s right for you.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2.Tap [ ] to select <Settings> and tap [ ].The <Settings> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <System> and tap [ ].The <System> menu appears.4. Use the [ ] and [ ] to set functions.SettingsMenu StyleSoundDisplayLanguageTime System
the basics _ 31CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)System Setting OptionsSleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either <Off>, <15 min>, <30 min>, <60 min>, <90 min>, or <120 min>.Start Mode : You can set the start screen displayed when you turn on the player. Select from <Home> and <Last State>. Select <Home> to start the system with the main menu screen while <Last State> will use the last used menu screen.Auto Power Off : Automatically turns power off when there is no button operation after the preset time in the pause mode. Select either <15sec>, <30sec>, <1min>, <3min>, <5min> or <Always On>.Default Set : Returns all settings to the default value. Select either <Yes> or <No>. <Yes> initializes all settings to default. <No> cancels default settings.Format : Formats the internal memory. Select either <Yes> or <No>. Selecting <Yes> will format the internal memory and delete all fi les on the player. Selecting <No> does not format the internal memory.Check before formatting it.About : Checks the fi rmware version and memory capacity. <Firmware Version> displays the current fi rmware version. <Used> indicates the usage, <Available> indicates the remaining capacity and <Total> indicates the total memory capacity.Regarding the Built-In Memory1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal fi rmware uses a portion of the memory.NOTE
32 _ the basicsRESETTING THE SYSTEMIf 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.Press the Reset hole at the rear of the player with a pointed object such as a safety clip.The system will be initialized.Your settings and fi les will not be affected.
samsung media studio _ 33samsung media studioSamsung Media Studio is the 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.PC REQUIREMENTSYour PC system must meet the following minimum specifi cations in order to install and run Media Studio:•Pentium 500MHz or higher•USB Port 2.0•Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher•DirectX 9.0 or higher•100MB of free hard disc space•CD Rom Drive (2X or higher)•Windows Media Player 10.0 or higher•Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher•Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher•512 MB RAM or higher
34 _ samsung media studioINSTALLING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIOEnsure that you run the <Media Studio> installer in your PC’s administrator account. Otherwise, <Media Studio> will not be installed. To fi nd the administrator account, please refer to your PC’s user manual.1. Insert the Installation CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive.2. Click <Install Now>.3. Click <Next>.<Media Studio> installation starts and then creates an icon on your desktop when installation is complete.CAUTIONNext >
samsung media studio _ 35TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO<Media Studio> enables you to select and organize fi les and folders before transferring them to your player. This will make scanning fi les on your mp3 player easier and faster. <Media Studio> fi le transfer is the easiest way to get fi les from your PC to your mp3 player.1. Connect the other (larger) end of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port on the bottom of the player. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port ( ) on your PC.<USB Connected> appears on the screen display of the player.<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> iconon the desktop.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.12NOTE
36 _ samsung media studioTRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)3. Click the icon for the type of fi le you want to transfer.Click to display music list.Click to display video list.Click to display picture listClick to display etc list. The ETC list includes fi le types (ex: TXT, etc) other than music, picture, and video fi les.4. Click <Add File> on the bottom of <Media Studio>.The <Open> window will appear.5. Select the fi les to add and click <Open>.The fi les are added to the list on the left side the <Media Studio> Screen.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.34576
samsung media studio _ 37TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)Do not disconnect the USB plug during fi le transfer. Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC.Connect the player to the computer directly rather than through a USB hub to avoid an unstable connection.When transferring a video fi le to the player using Media Studio, it is automatically converted into. SVI format before transfer. The fi le size is automatically adjusted, too.When transferring a picture fi le to the player using Media Studio, it is automatically converted into JPG format before transfer. The fi le size is automatically adjusted, too.GA picture that is transferred to the player without using <Media Studio> can look different on the screen from the original picture.All functions are disabled during connection.If you connect the USB plug to the PC in the Low Battery condition, the player will be charged for several minutes before connecting to the PC.Samsung Media Studio has a thorough Help function. If you can’t fi nd the answer to your question about Media Studio, click <MENU> ĺ <Help> ĺ <Help> on the top of the <Media Studio> program.What is SVI?Samsung Audio Video interleaving(SVI) is a new video format developed and controlled by Samsung.CAUTIONNOTE
38 _ listening to musiclistening to musicBefore you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.LISTENING BY CATEGORY1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <Music> and tap [ ].The <Music> list appears.3. Tap [ ] to select the desired list and tap [ ].The music fi les appears.4. Tap [ ] to select the fi le to play and tap [ ].The music will start playing.NOTEMusic1.Life is cool02:13 04:2815/20MusicNow PlaylingArtistsAlbums SongsGenresPlaylistsRecorded FilesMusic Browser03:28 PM
listening to music _ 39LISTENING BY CATEGORY (Continued)Music ListFile information including the artist name, album name, music title and genre will be displayed according to the ID3 tag information on the appropriate music fi le. A fi le without an ID3 Tag is displayed as [Unknown].Now Playing : Plays a recently played fi le or moves to the playback screen of the current fi le.Artists : To play by artist Albums : To play by albumSongs : To play in numeric or alphabetical order Genres : To play by genrePlaylists : To play by Playlist.Recorded Files : Shows all recoded fi les.Music Browser : Shows all the music fi les stored in the Music Folder.MP3 and WMA music fi les are compatible with the player. MP1 or MP2 fi les which only have a changed extension to MP3 may not play on the player.Disconnecting the earphones during music playback will pause the playback.What is ID3 Tag?This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the fi le such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment fi eld.NOTE
40 _ listening to musicPAUSING1. Tap [ ] while the music is playing.The music playback will be paused.2. Tap [ ] again.The music will play from the point where it stopped.SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] while the selected track is playing.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 TRACK1. Tap [ ] after 3 seconds of play.The current track starts playing from the beginning.PLAYING THE PREVIOUS TRACKTap [ ] within 3 seconds of play.Tap [ ] twice after 3 seconds of play.The previous track will start playing.PLAYING THE NEXT TRACKTap [ ].The next track will start playing.When playing VBR fi les, the previous track may not play even if you tap [ ] within 3 seconds of the play.CAUTION
listening to music _ 41CREATING AN ALBUM (PLAYLIST) USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIOWith <Media Studio>, you can create your own collection, or album, of audio fi les.Before you start - Connect the player to your PC.Media Studio must be installed on your PC.Creating an Album (Playlist)1. Click <My Album> on the top of <Media Studio>.The <My Album> window appears.2. Click <New Album> on the bottom.The <Creation> window appears.3. Type in the album title and click [OK].A new album (playlist) will be named and stored in the <My Album> section of <Media Studio>.21OKNew Album3My Album
42 _ listening to musicCREATING AN ALBUM (PLAYLIST) USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)Adding music fi les to an Album (Playlist) you’ve created1. 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 <My Album> window appears.3. Double click on an album in the right window.4. Select fi les that you want to transfer in the <My PC> window.5. Click .The selected fi les will be added to the album (playlist).51My Album342
listening to music _ 43CREATING AN ALBUM (PLAYLIST) USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)Transferring an Album (Playlist) to your player using Media Studio1. Click <My Album> on the top of <Media Studio>.The <My Album> window appears.2. Select an album in the <My Album> list.3. Click .The selected album will be transferred to the player folder by folder in <File Browser> ĺ <Playlists>.A maximum of 999 transferred playlists can be played.132My AlbumNOTE
44 _ listening to musicCREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYERIf you’ve already downloaded fi les to your mp3 player, you can create a “Favorites” playlist without Media Studio or your PC.1. Press and briefl y hold [] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <File Browser> and tap [ ].3. Tap [] to select <Music> and tap [ ].The music fi le appears.4. Tap [ ] to select a fi le to add to the playlist list and tap [ ].The Playlist menu appears.5.Tap [ ] to select <Add to Playlist> and tap [ ].<Playlist 1> to <Playlist 5> appears.6. Tap [ ] to select a playlist number to add the selected fi le and tap [ ].The selected fi le will be added to the playlist. You can check the playlist in <Music> ĺ <Playlist> ĺ<Playlist 1> to <Playlist 5> in the main menu.You can add up to 100 music fi les to each of <Playlist 1> to <Playlist 5>.MusicLife is coolMy loveAdd to PlaylistDelete from Pla..Delete03:28 PMMusicLife is coolMy loveAdd to PlaylistDelete from Fav..03:28 PMPlaylist 1Playlist 2Playlist 3Playlist 4Playlist 5NOTE
listening to music _ 45PLAYING A PLAYLIST1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <Music> and tap [ ].The music list appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Playlists> and tap [ ].The playlist(s) appear.4. Tap [ ] to select the playlist of your choice and tap [ ].Music fi les stored in the selected playlist appear.If there is no playlist found, you will see a <No fi le> message on the screen.5. Tap [ ] to select a music fi le to play and tap [ ].The music fi le will start playing.See pages 41 and 43 to see how to transfer the playlist using <Media Studio>.MusicNow PlaylingArtistsAlbums SongsGenresPlaylistsRecorded FilesMusic Browser03:28 PMNOTEPlayjlistsPlaylist 1Playlist 2Playlist 3Playlist 4Playlist 503:28 PM
46 _ listening to musicDELETING A FILE FROM PLAYLIST1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [] to select <Music> and tap [ ].The music list appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Playlists> and tap [ ].The playlist(s) appear.4.Tap [ ] to select the playlist of your choice and tap [ ].Music fi les stored in the selected playlist appear.5. Tap [ ] to select a fi le to delete from the playlist and tap [ ].The Playlist menu appears.6. Tap <Delete from Playlist>.The delete confi rmation window appeas.7. Tap [ ] to select <Yes> and tap [ ].The selected fi le is deleted from the playlist.DELETING ALL FILES FROM PLAYLISTFollow the same 1-4 steps above.5. Tap [].The playlist menu appears.6. Tap [ ] to select <Delete All from Playlist> and tap [ ].The delete confi rmation window appeas.7. Tap [ ] to select <Yes> and tap [ ].All fi les are deleted from the playlist.Playlists 1Life is coolMy loveDelete from PlaylistDelete All from ..03:28 PMPlaylist 1Life is coolMy loveDelete from PlaylistDelete All from ..03:28 PM
listening to music _ 47USING THE MUSIC MENUThe Music menu allows you manage all facets of listening - from repeating tracks and albums to choosing the background on the screen as you listen.To set the sound effectYou can enjoy clearer sound.1. Tap [] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Sound Efect> and tap [ ].The <Sound Effect> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select the desired sound effect and tap [ ].Sound Effect OptionsStreet Mode : Allows you to hear the music outdoors clearly by fi ltering out some of the street noise. Select either <Off> or <On>.Clarity: You can enjoy clearer sound with improved quality. Select from <0 - 2>.To exit the menu, tap [ ].Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip IntervalNOTE
48 _ listening to musicUSING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe)Select the right sound for each music genre.1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <DNSe> and tap [ ].The <DNSe> menu appears.3. Tap [] to select a desired DNSe and tap [ ].Select from <Normal>, <Rock>, <Vocal>, <Bass Boost>, <Classical>, <Studio>, <Concert Hall>, and <User>.You can set <EQ> and <3D&BASS> when you have selected <User>. See page 49.What is DNSe?Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to enhance the type of music you’re listening to.NOTEMusic1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip Interval
listening to music _ 49USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) (Continued)<EQ>You can adjust individual frequencies to adjust the sound to your preference.1Tap [] in the DNSe menu to select <User>and tap [ ].2. Tap [ ] to select <EQ> and tap [ ].The <EQ> setting screen appears.3. Tap [ ] to select the frequency you want to adjust and tap [ ] to adjust the selected frequency’s level.You can select from –10 to +10 for <EQ>.4. Tap [ ].The setting is completed.<3D&BASS>You can set the 3D surround sound and bass boost level.1. Tap [] in the DNSe menu to select <User>and tap [ ].2. Tap [ ] to select <3D & BASS> and tap [ ].The <3D & BASS> setting screen appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <3D> or <BASS> and tap [ ].You can select a <3D> level from 0 to 4, and <BASS> from 0 to 4.4. Tap [ ].The setting is completed.Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20EQ3D & BASSMusic1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20EQ3D & BASS
50 _ listening to musicUSING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)To set the play modeSelect playback mode such as repeat settings.1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Play Mode> and tap [ ].The <Play Mode> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select the desired mode and tap [ ].Select from <Normal>, <Repeat>, <Repeat One> and <Shuffl e>.Play Mode OptionsNormal : To play all the tracks in order one time.Repeat : To repeat all fi les in the current folder.Repeat One : To repeat one fi le.Shuffl e : To play fi les at random.Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip Interval
listening to music _ 51USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To select the music play screenChoose a background image from those provided, or choose an image of your own to be displayed as you listen to music.1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Music Play Screen> and tap [ ].The <Music Play Screen> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a desired music play screen and tap [ ].Select from <Type 1>, <Type 2>, <Type 3>, <Album Info.>, <Album Cover> and <Auto>.Music Play Screen OptionsType 1 ~ Type 3 : You can select a desired music play screen.Album Info. : Information on the artist name, album and genre displays if ID3 Tag information is stored on the music fi le.Album Art :The album cover image displays if an album cover image is included in the ID3 Tag information of the music fi le.The album cover image stored in the player displays if there is no album cover image in the ID3 Tag information of the music fi le.Album Cover images less than 200 pixel (horizontal) x 200 pixel(vertical) in size are supported.Auto : Automatically switches <Type 1> through <Type 3> each time a different music fi le is played.Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip Interval
52 _ listening to musicUSING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)To add to alarm soundYou can add your favorite music fi le to the alarm sound list, so it can be heard the next time the alarm goes off. See page 86 to set the alarm.1. Select a musc fi le to add to the alarm sound and tap [].The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Add to Alarm> and tap [ ].The selected music will be added to the alarm sound list.One music fi le can be added to the alarm sound.To set the play speedSpeed up or slow down your favorite music by adjusting the play speed.1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Play Speed> and tap [ ].The <Play Speed> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a desired play speed and tap [ ].Select from <X 0.7>, <X 0.8>, <X 0.9>, <X 0 (Normal)>, <X 1.1>, <X 1.2>, <X 1.3>The higher the number is, the faster the speed is.The adjusted play speed may differ from the actual speed, depending on the fi le.Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip IntervalMusic1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip IntervalNOTE
listening to music _ 53USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)To set the skip intervalYou can fast forward through a fi le at various intervals. Skip a whole track or skip several seconds at a time.1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Skip Interval> and tap [ ].The <Skip Interval> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a desired skip interval and tap [ ].Select from <1 Song>, <5 sec>, <10 sec>, <30 sec> and <1 min>.If the fi le was developed with a variable bit rate, the actual length of the skip interval may not be exactly what you select.NOTEMusic1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Sound EffectDNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip Interval
54 _ listening to musicUSING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)To set a bookmarkOnce you set a bookmark, you can easily fi nd that position later.1. Tap [] at the point you want while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Bookmark> and tap [ ].The <Bookmark> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Add Bookmark> and tap [ ].The current play / stop point will be added to the bookmark.You will see the [ Ň ] symbol next to the bookmark point.The Overwrite window appears if there is a bookmark previously set. If you select <Yes>, the previously set bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added.The bookmark can be set one for each music fi le, and a maximum number of 50 bookmarks can be set.To move / remove the bookmark1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Bookmark> and tap [ ].The <Bookmark> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select <Go to Bookmark> or <Delete Bookmark> and tap [ ].When you selected <Go to Bookamrk> then it will move to the selected bookmark and start playing from that bookmark. <Delete Bookmark> will remove the selected bookmark from the music fi le.Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Play ModeLyricsMusic Play Scr..Add to AlarmPlaySpeedSkip IntervalBookmarkAdd BookmarkGo to BookmarkDelete BookmarkNOTEMusic1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20DNSePlay ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip IntervalBookmark
listening to music _ 55USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)Before you start - Use only the Bluetooth-certifi ed stereo headset.Check if your Bluetooth stereo headset has been registered. <Connect to Headset> appears when there is a registered headset. For more information, refer to <Using a Bluetooth Stereo Headset.>.See page 93.To connect a Bluetooth stereo headsetYou can connect directly to the registered Bluetooth stereo headset during music playback.1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Connect to Stereo headset> and tap [ ].When the connection is successfully done, you will see the [ ] icon on the screen.You can listen to the music through the stereo headset.To disconnect the Bluetooth stereo headset1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.The music menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Disconnect to Stereo headset> and tap [ ].The headset is disconnected.Some menu will not be selected while the player is connecting to the Bluetooth stereo headset.Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Play ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip IntervalBookmarkDisconnect to..Music1.Life is cool02:18 04:2815/20Play ModeMusic Play Scre..Add to AlarmPlay SpeedSkip IntervalBookmarkConnect to Ster..NOTE
56 _ watching a videowatching a videoBefore you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.Transfer a video fi le to the player. See pages 35~37.Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [ ] to select <Videos> and tap [ ].The video list appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a video to play and tap [ ]. The selected video fi le starts to play horizontally.PAUSING1. Tap [ ] during a video playback.The player pauses playing.2. Tap [ ] again.The player resumes playing from the last played point.When transferring a video fi le to the player using <Media Studio>, it is automatically converted into SVI(video) format before transfer. The fi le size is automatically adjusted, too.NOTENOTE
watching a video _ 57TO MOVE TO A SPECIFIC FRAME1. In horizontal view, press and briefl y hold [ ].This enables you to move backwards or in forwards current video fi le.2. Release the button when you have moved to the position you want.The video starts playing from the position.TO PLAY THE PREVIOUS VIDEO FILETap [ ] within 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing.Tap [ ] twice after 3 seconds after the current fi le started playing.This will return to the previous video.TO PLAY THE NEXT VIDEO FILETap [ ].This will move to the next video.Video Track 1Video Track 2Video Track 1
58 _ watching a videoUSING THE VIDEO MENUTo set a bookmarkOnce you set a bookmark, you can easily fi nd that position later.1. Tap [ ] at the desired scene you want during video playback.The video menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Add Bookmark> and tap [ ].The current play / stop point will be added to the bookmark. You will see the [Ň] symbol next to the bookmark point.The Overwrite window appears if there is a bookmark previously set. If you select <Yes>, the previously set bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added.The bookmark can be set one for each video fi le, and a maximum number of 50 bookmarks can be set.To move or remove the bookmark1. Tap [ ] during video playback.The video menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Go to Bookmark> or <Delete Bookmark> and tap [ ].When you selected <Go to Bookamrk> then it will move to the selected bookmark and start playing from that bookmark. <Delete Bookmark> will remove the selected bookmark from the video fi le.To exit the menu, tap [ ].NOTENOTEAdd BookmarkGo to BookmarkDelete BookmarkDNSeBrightnessAdd BookmarkGo to BookmarkDelete BookmarkDNSeBrightness
viewing Pictures _ 59USING THE VIDEO MENUTo set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe)Select the right sound for each video genre.1. Tap [ ] during video playback.The video menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <DNSe> and tap [ ].The <DNSe> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to select a desired DNSe and tap [ ].Select from <Normal>, <Drama> and <Action>.To adjust the brightnessYou can adjust the screen brightness for a video.1. Tap [ ] during video playback.The video menu appears.2. Tap [ ] to select <Brightness> and tap [ ].The <Brightness> menu appears.3. Tap [ ] to adjust the brightness and tap [ ].Select from <0~10>.What is DNSe?Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3 players developed by Samsung.Add BookmarkGo to BookmarkDelete BookmarkDNSeBrightnessAdd BookmarkGo to BookmarkDelete BookmarkDNSeBrightnessNOTE
60 _ viewing Picturesviewing picturesBefore you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.2. Tap [] to select <Pictures> and tap [ ].The picture preview window appears.3. Tap [ ] to select the picture you want to look at and tap [ ].The selected picture will be displayed.Tap [ ] to move to the preview window.To move to the previous/next pictureIn horizontal view, tap [ ].The previous/next picture will be displayed.A JPG fi le including incorrect thumbnail data will be displayed in .Some pictures can be displayed slowly.When transferring a picture to the player using <Media Studio>, it is automatically converted into JPG format before transfer. The fi le size is automatically adjusted, too.You can also use the <File Browser> to search for a picture. See page 23.NOTENOTE

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