YP-S5
MP3 Player
user manual
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features of your new 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, 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 MULTIMEDIA
We 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 FUNCTION
Sure, 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 WONDER
Your 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 information
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
WARNING
CAUTION
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or
material damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow
these basic safety precautions:
NOTE
Means 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 information
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
environments could lead to fire or electric shock.
PROTECT YOURSELF
WARNING
Using 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 PLAYER
Do 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.
CAUTION
Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical
substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fire, 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.
CAUTION
NOTE
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
FCC
This 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 modifications 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 Conformity
We, 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 Compliance
Samsung Electronics America QA Lab.
18600 Broadwick Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
contents
THE BASICS
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SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO
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What’s included
Your MP3 Player
Screen displays
Using the touch button
Using the speaker
Charging the battery
Caring for the battery
Turning the Power on & off
Playing music
Controlling the volume
Disabling the buttons
Browsing for files using
“File Browser”
Deleting files with (File Browser)
Changing the settings and
preferences
Menu Style Settings
Sound Settings
Display Settings
Language Settings
Time Settings
System Settings
RESETTING THE SYSTEM
PC Requirements
Installing Samsung Media Studio
Transferring files to the Player with
Samsung Media Studio
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LISTENING TO MUSIC
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Listening by category
Pausing
Searching within a track
Playing from the beginning of the
current track
Playing the previous track
Playing the next track
Creating an album (playlist) using
Samsung Media Studio
Creating an Album (Playlist)
Adding music fi les to an Album
(Playlist) you’ve created
Transferring an Album (Playlist) to
your player using Media Studio
Creating a playlist on your mp3
player
Playing a playlist
Deleting a file from playlist
Deleting all files from playlist
Using the music menu
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Pausing
To move to a specific frame
To play the previous video file
To play the next video file
Using the video menu
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WATCHING A VIDEO
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VIEWING PICTURES
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LISTENING TO
FM RADIO
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USING THE DATACAST
ENJOYING
THE PRIME PACK
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Viewing pictures
Using the picture menu
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To use the mute function
To search for FM stations
Using the FM radio menu
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Registering a channel
Creating a new channel group
Transferring the Datacast from the
“Media Studio”
Viewing Datacasts
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Reading text
Using the text menu
Voice recording
Using the voice recording menu
Playing video games
Setting the alarm
Viewing the World Clock
Listening to music from external
device using the speaker
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USING BLUETOOTH
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UPGRADING FIRMWARE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
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What is Bluetooth?
Using a Bluetooth stereo headset
Using a Bluetooth mobile phone
Transferring files
Using Bluetooth menu
Bluetooth settings
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112 Troubleshooting
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Menu Tree
Product Specifications
License
Warranty
the basics
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
Black : AH59-01883A
White : AH59-01883B
Player
USB Cable
AH39-00899A
Line In Cable
AH39-00900A
Installation CD
AH46-00048B
The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER
Power & Hold switch
Slide 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 display
Speaker
Reset Hole
If a player malfunction occurs,
press the reset hole with a pointed
object to re-initialize the system.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
These buttons are ‘Touch’ buttons.
Back button
Tap to move to the previous
screen.
Press and briefly hold to move to
the main menu screen.
Up volume button
Tap to increase the volume or
move to an upper item/menu.
Left file browser button
Tap to move to the previous track/
menu or play the current track
from the beginning.
Press and briefly hold to quickly
scan tracks.
Play/Pause, Select button
Tap to select the play/pause and
function, move to the next screen.
Down volume button
Tap to reduce the volume or move
to a lower item/menu.
Right file browser button
Tap to move to next track/menu.
Press and briefly hold to quickly
scan tracks.
Menu button
Tap to display the menu screen.
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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
Microphone
Earphone connection jack
USB connection port
Earphones
Labeled “L” for the left earpiece
and “R” for the right earpiece.
Also serves as an antenna for FM
Radio in the MP3 player.
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SCREEN DISPLAYS
Music
Music
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Parent Menu Indicator
Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/
Sleep Timer Indicator
Battery Status
Current track playing / Total
number of tracks Indicator
Play Speed Indicator
Current Time
Total Play Time
Play/Pause, Search Indicator
Music Mode Indicator
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Play Mode Indicator
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DNSe Mode Indicator
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Music Play Screen
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Music Title
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Play Status Bar
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Current Play Time
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The screen pictures are for illustration purposes only. The actual screen
may differ.
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SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued)
Video
Video Track 1
Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/
Sleep Timer Indicator
Video Mode Indicator
Battery Status
File Name
Current Time
Play Status Bar
Total Play Time
Current Play Time
Play/Pause, Search
Indicator
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SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued)
Picture
Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/
Sleep Timer Indicator
Battery Status
Current file /
Total number of files Indicator
Current Time
Music Play Status
Picture Mode Indicator
Parent Menu Indicator
File Name
Current Time
Battery Status
Bluetooth/Lock/Alarm/
Sleep Timer Indicator
Radio Mode Indicator
Manual/Preset Indicator
Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator
Frequency Location Indicator
Pictures
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FM Radio
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USING THE TOUCH BUTTON
Tap on touch screen with your fingertip.
NOTE
To avoid damage to the touch screen, do not use any object other than your fingers
to operate the touch screen.
Do not tap on the touch screen if your fingers are not clean.
Do not tap on the touch screen with gloves on.
The touch screen may not function if you use a fingernail or other instruments such
as a ballpoint pen.
USING THE SPEAKER
Slide 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.
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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.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charge it before using the player for the first 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.
Screen Display
USB Connected
Charging...
Fully Charged
1. Connect the other (larger) end of the USB cable to the USB Connection Port
on the bottom of the player.
) on your PC.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port (
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CARING FOR THE BATTERY
Your 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.
NOTE
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 & OFF
Turning the Power on
Slide and hold the
direction of the arrow.
switch in the opposite
Power is turned on.
Turning the Power off
Slide and hold the
direction of the arrow again.
switch in the opposite
Power is turned off.
NOTE
Your mp3 player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have
been pressed for a specific length of time in the pause mode. The factory setting for
is 1 minute, but you can change this length of time. See page 31
for more information.
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PLAYING MUSIC
Load music files onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio.
Learn more about Media Studio on page 35.
1. Press and briefly hold [
screen.
Music
] to select and tap [
2. Tap [
3. Use [
4. Tap [
] to move to the main menu
] and [
15/20
].
] to select a music file of your choice.
].
The music file will begin playing.
Tap [
] to move to the previous screen.
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NOTE
Press and briefly hold [
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] to move to the main menu screen.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
Tap [
].
You will see a volume control icon.
Music
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The range of volume is set between 0 to 30.
Tap [
] to increase the volume or [
] to decrease it.
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DISABLING THE BUTTONS
The 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.
Music
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in the opposite direction of the arrow
2. Slide the
to release the Lock function.
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BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser”
Search easily for files using the “File Browser” function.
1. Press and briefly hold [
screen.
2. Tap [
] to move to the main menu
] to select and tap [
].
The folder list containing “Music, Playlists,
Video, Pictures, Datacasts, Texts, Recorded Files, Games and
Received Files ” appears.
3. Tap [
4. Tap [
Tap [
5. Tap [
6. Tap [
] to select a desired folder.
] to bring up the file list in the selected folder.
] to move to the previous screen.
] to select a desired file.
].
The file will start playing.
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DELETING FILES WITH (FILE BROWSER)
1. Press and briefly hold [
screen.
2. Tap [
] to move to the main menu
] to select and tap [
].
The folder list containing appears.
3. Tap [
] to select a desired folder.
4. Tap [
] to select the file that you want to delete
and tap [ ].
5. Tap [
] to select and tap [
].
The confirmation window will apear.
6. Tap [
] to select and tap [
].
The file will be deleted
Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
CAUTION
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File Browser
Music
Playlists
Video
Pictures
Datacasts
Texts
Recorded Files
Games
Received Files
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES
Your 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.
NOTE
Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.
Menu Style Settings
You can change the menu design and font and delete the background
image of the main menu.
1. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main
Settings
menu screen.
Menu Style
Sound
] to select and tap [ ].
2. Tap [
Display
The menu appears.
3. Tap [
] to select
