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MP3 Player

user manual

imagine the possibilities

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.

To receive more complete service, please

register your product at

www.samsung.com/global/register

YP-S2

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.

You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising or downloading

your favorite tunes.

Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

SIMPLE DESIGN IN A PEBBLE SHAPE

Compact, simple and portable design.

EXPANSION AND COMPATIBILITY

With your new player, you’re not limited to

MP3 fi les. Your player supports MP3, WMA

and Ogg formats.

NECKLACE EARPHONE

With the necklace-shaped earphones you

can enjoy music without the inconvenience

of tangled wires.

FREEDOM OF MY FAVORITE SELECTION

WITH THIS MP3 PLAYER!

You can create playlists of your favorite

music.

LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER

DOWNLOADING!

A fully charged battery can play up to 13

hours of music.

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 :

WARNING

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

CAUTION

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:

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.

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

Samsung’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause malfunction

or a risk of electric shock.

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 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.

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CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

PROTECT YOURSELF

Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may 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

earphones or headphones.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

18600 Broadwick Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

contents

9 What’s included

10 Your MP3 Player

12 Charging the battery

13 Caring for the battery

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

21 Disconnecting from your PC

22 Playing music

22 Pausing

23 Searching within a track

23 Playing from the beginning of

the current track

23 Playing the previous track

23 Playing the next track

THE BASICS

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SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

22

contents

24 Smart button custom function

24 To set the Digital Natural

Sound engine (DNSe)

24 To set the play mode

24 To turn off the LED

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

31 Product specifi cations

32 License

UPGRADING FIRMWARE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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APPENDIX

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the basics _ 9

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).

L

R

Player Earphones

Black : AH30-00104A

White : AH30-00105A

Direct Connect USB Adaptor

Black : 3722-002720

White : 3722-002740

Installation CD

AH46-00059A

The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER

Right fi le browser button

Press to move to the next track.

Press and hold to quickly scan tracks.

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Power, Play/Pause button

Press and hold to turn the power on/off.

Press to select the play/pause.

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Down volume button

Press to reduce the volume.

In Playlist mode, press and hold to delete the current

track from the playlist.

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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.

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Up volume button

Press to increase the volume.

In Repeat All or Shuffl e mode, press and hold to

add the current track to the playlist.

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Earphone fi xing hole

Used to help secure the earphone mini-plug

to the player's earphone jack. See next page for use.

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Smart button

Press to switch to Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe).

Press and hold during playback to switch to the play mode.

Press and hold in pause mode to turn the LED on/off.

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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)

Neck string hole

LED

You can check the status of the

battery or the playback by checking

the color or blinking of the LED.

Earphone / Direct USB adaptor

connection jack

Connect the direct connect USB adaptor

Earphones

Direct Connect USB Adaptor

Insert the Earphone mini-plug

into the Earphone Jack.

Insert the Earphone Flap into the

Earphone Fixing Hole.

Earphone Flap

Earphone

Mini-Plug

Earphone Jack

Earphone

Fixing Hole

Connect the earphones

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Before you start - Remove the earphones before connecting the direct connect USB adaptor.

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When you need to recharge the battery

- When the battery is too low, the LED blinks red and the color of the selected play

mode alternately. If the LED is turned off, this will not work.

- When the battery runs out, the LED blinks red.

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.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

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.

NOTE

1.

Connect the mini plug end (A) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the Earphone/

USB Connection Jack of the player.

2. Connect the wide (USB) end (B) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the

USB port ( ) on your PC as in the fi gure above.

The LED will blink red while the battery is being charged. When done, it turns green.

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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.

• Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.

TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF

Turning the Power on

Press and hold the [ ] button.

The LED will fl ash blue and Power is turned on.

Turning the Power off

Press and hold the [ ] button.

The player turns off with a beep.

The player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been

pressed for 1 minute in the pause mode.

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PLAYING MUSIC

Press and hold the [ ]

button.

The LED will fl ash blue and the music fi le will begin playing.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

Press the [ , ] button.

The volume range is set between 0 to 30.

Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ ]

button to decrease it.

If you selected over 15, the volume will be set back to 15 when

you turn the player off to avoid hearing damage when you turn

the player back on.

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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.

NOTE

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.

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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.

PC REQUIREMENTS

Your 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 2000/XP/Vista

• DirectX 9.0 or higher

• 100MB of free hard disc space

• CD Rom Drive (2X or higher)

• Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher

• Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• 512 MB RAM or higher

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INSTALLING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO

Ensure 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.

Use care when inserting the Installation CD into a vertically oriented CD-ROM

drive.

1. Insert the Installation CD provided

with the player into the 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 on your desktop when

installation is complete.

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TRANSFERRING 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.

Before you start - Remove the earphones before connecting the direct connect USB adaptor.

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1.

Connect the mini plug end (A) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the

Earphone

/USB Connection Jack of the player.

2.

Connect the wide (USB) end (B) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the USB

port ( ) on your PC as in the fi gure above.

<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> icon on

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.

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TRANSFERRING 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.

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 of 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.

The LED will blink blue during the fi le transfer.

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TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH

SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)

Do not disconnect the direct connect USB adaptor during fi le transfer with the LED

blinking blue.

Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC.

When connecting via a USB port on the front of your PC or a USB hub, it may not

connect properly. If there is an unstable connection, connect it via the USB port on

the rear of your PC.

All functions are disabled during connection.

If you connect the direct connect USB adaptor to the PC and the player's Battery

charge is low, the player will be charged for several minutes before connecting to the

PC.

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>  <Help>  <Help> on the top

of the <Media Studio> program.

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USING AS A REMOVABLE DISK

You can use the player as a removable storage device.

Before you start - Connect the player to your PC.

1.

Open fi les/folders to transfer from your PC.

2. Open <My Computer>  <S2> from the

desktop.

3. Select the fi les/folders to transfer from

your PC and drag-and-drop them to a

folder of your choice in the <S2>.

The selected folders or fi les are transferred to

the player.

The LED will blink blue during the fi le transfer.

Do not disconnect the direct connect USB adaptor during fi le transfer with the LED

blinking blue.

Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC.

The order of music fi les displayed in your PC may differ from the play order on your player.

If you transfer a DRM fi le(charged fi le) to the removable disk, the fi le will not be

played.

What is DRM?

Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology and service to prevent the illegal

use of digital contents and protect the profi t and rights of copyright holders. DRM

fi les are charged music fi les applied with the illegal copy protection technology of

legally purchased MP3 music.

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DISCONNECTING FROM YOUR PC

Follow the steps below to prevent damage to the player and data when

disconnecting from your PC.

1. Place the mouse cursor on top of the

icon on the taskbar at the bottom right

corner of the desktop and click the left

mouse button.

2. Click the <Safely Remove USB Mass

Storage Device Drive> message.

3. Disconnect the player from your PC.

Do not disconnect the player from the PC during fi le transfer with the LED blinking

blue. This may cause damage to data and the player.

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.

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Listening to music

Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery.

PLAYING MUSIC

Press and hold the [ ] button.

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.

Go to page 24 to see how colors indicate different play modes.

MP3, WMA and Ogg 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.

If you try to play when no fi les are present, the LED does not turn on and you will

hear a beep each time you press the button.

If you try to play a fi le that is not playable, the LED blinks in the color of the selected

play mode once every 1.5 seconds with a beep.

The music fi les will be played in sequence following the characters, numbers and

upper / lower case alphabetical letters in the fi le name.

PAUSING

1. Press the [ ] button while the music is playing.

The music playback will be paused.

In pause mode, the LED will blink in the color of the selected play mode once every 1.5

seconds.

2. Press the [ ] button again.

The music will play from the point where it stopped.

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SEARCHING WITHIN A TRACK

1. Press and hold the [ , ] button 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 TRACK

Press the [ ] button after 4 seconds of play has elapsed from the beginning

of the track.

The current track starts playing from the beginning.

PLAYING THE PREVIOUS TRACK

Press the [ ] button before 4 seconds of play has elapsed from the

beginning of the track.

Press the [ ] button twice after 4 seconds of play has elapsed from the

beginning of the track.

The previous track will start playing.

PLAYING THE NEXT TRACK

Press the [ ] button.

The next track will start playing.

When playing VBR fi les, the previous track may not play even if you press the

[ ] button within 4 seconds.

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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.

Sound Effect Options

Normal: You can enjoy a sharp and clear sound.

Studio: This offers natural sound and is appropriate to

most music genres.

Concert Hall: This option simulates the sound of a

concert hall.

To set the Play Mode

You can select a play mode of a music fi le such as Repeat All, Shuffl e and Playlist.

During music playback, press and hold the Smart button and the following options

will be available in sequence.

Play Mode Options

Blue LED (Repeat All mode): The player repeats playing all music fi les over and over

with a long beep.

Green – Blue – Magenta alternately LED (Shuffl e mode): The player plays

Green – Blue – Magenta alternately LED (Shuffl e mode): The player plays music

fi les over and over at random with a beep.

Magenta LED (Playlist mode): The player plays the playlist with a beep.

To turn off the LED

You can turn off the LED during music playback.

Press and hold the Smart button in pause mode.

The LED will turn off.

To turn it back on, press and hold the Smart button in pause mode.

The Playlist mode(Magenta LED) will not be selected until you add at least one

music fi le to the playlist.

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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.

CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER

If you’ve already downloaded fi les to your mp3 player, you can create a

“Favorites” playlist without Media Studio or your PC.

1.

During music playback, press and hold the Smart button until the LED fl ashes

blue (Repeat All mode) or green – blue – magenta alternately (Shuffl e mode).

2. Select a music fi le to add to the playlist, and press and hold the [ ] button.

The selected music fi le will be added to the playlist with a beep.(long tone)

You can add up to 30 music fi les to the playlist.

If the playlist is full, the player deletes fi les starting from the fi rst added fi le and

adds a new fi le at the end with a beep.

An already added fi le can not be added again.

TO PLAY A PLAYLIST

During music playback, press and hold the Smart button until the LED fl ashes

magenta (Playlist mode).

The player switches to the playlist mode with a beep.

The music fi les in the playlist will be played at random.

TO DELETE A MUSIC FILE FROM THE PLAYLIST

1. During music playback, press and hold the Smart button until the LED

fl ashes magenta (Playlist mode).

2.

Select a music fi le to delete from the playlist,

and press and

hold the [ ] button.

The selected music fi le will be deleted from the playlist with a beep.

The Playlist mode (Magenta LED) will not be selected until you add at least one

music fi le to the playlist.

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upgrading fi rmware

Future upgrades may be available for this player to enhance performance

and compatibility.

1. Connect to http://www.samsung.com, select [support]

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[download center]

and then select your player.

2. When the player page appears, select [fi rmware] below the model name to

download the latest fi rmware.

3. Uncompress the downloaded fi le onto

your Desktop.

The uncompressed fi les will be

displayed.

4. Connect the player to your PC with

the d

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5. Right click on the Start button on the

bottom left of your PC’s screen, then

choose Explore to Open Windows

Explorer on your PC.

[S2] is displayed in Windows Explorer.

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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. After disconnecting the direct connect USB

adaptor, the player will be turned off automatically.

9. Press and hold the [ ] button.

The LED will blink green and blue during the fi rmware upgrade.

The fi rmware will be upgraded.

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NOTE

Check the battery charge status of the player. If the battery is not suffi ciently

charged, the fi rmware will not be upgraded.

You need to have at least 10 MB of free space on the player for the upgrade.

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troubleshooting

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 SOLUTION

Power will not turn on.

• Power will not turn on if the battery is completely

drained. Recharge the battery and turn the power

on again.

• Press the Reset hole.

Buttons do not work.

• Check if you pressed the right button, then

press again.

• Press the Reset hole.

Power is turning off.

• The power is automatically turned off when the

battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery.

• Your mp3 player will be automatically turned off

when none of the buttons have been pressed for 1

minute in the pause mode.

Turn on the Player.

Battery life differs from

what is stated in the

manual.

• The battery life can vary depending on the sound

mode.

• Battery life may be shortened when the player is left

for extended periods in low or high temperatures.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

Media Studio Program

malfunction.

•

Check if your PC meets the basic system requirements.

Connection to your PC

is disabled.

• Check if the direct connect USB adaptor is correctly

connected and try again.

•

Press <Start> on the toolbar of your PC to run

Windows Update. Select Key Updates and Service

Packs, then update all. Reboot your PC and reconnect.

• When connecting via a USB port on the front of your

PC or a USB hub, it may not connect properly. If

there is an unstable connection, connect it via the

USB port on the rear of your PC.

The fi le transfer rate is

too slow.

• If you have formatted the player on Windows 2000,

the fi le transfer may be delayed. Format the player

on Windows XP or Vista and try again.

• If you are running multiple programs including

<Media Studio> on your PC, the fi le transfer rate

will be slow. Exit unnecessary programs and try

transferring again.

Player isn’t playing.

• Check if the available fi le has been saved in the

memory of the player.

• Check if the music fi le is damaged.

• Check if there is enough battery power.

• This player does not support secure WMA fi les from

online stores.

File upload doesn’t work.

• Check if the direct connect USB adaptor is securely

connected. Reconnect if necessary.

• Check if the memory is full.

• Press the Reset hole.

30 _ troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Files or data are missing.

• Check if the direct connect USB adaptor has been

disconnected during fi le or data transmission. If this

is the case, it may cause serious damage not only

to fi les/data but also to the product. You have to be

extra cautious as Samsung is not responsible for

data loss.

The product is hot.

• Heat may be generated during recharging. This has

no effect on the product life or functions.

appendix _ 31

appendix

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name YP-S2

Rating DC 5.0V / 500mA

Built-in Battery Power 200 mAh / DC 3.7V

File Compatibility

AUDIO : MPEG1/2/2.5 Layer3(8kbps~320kbps,

8kHz~48kHz), WMA(48kbps~192kbps,8kHz

~48kHz), Ogg(Q0~Q10)

Supported Number of

folders and fi les

Folder: Max. 2000 / File: Max. 2000

Earphone Output 16mW/Ch. (based on 16Ω)

Output Frequency

Range 40Hz~20KHz

Signal to Noise Ratio 88 dB with 20 KHz LPF(based on 1kHz 0 dB)

Play Time

Maximum of 13 hours for music playback

(based on : MP3 128kbps, Volume 15, Normal

sound mode).

Temperature Range

for Operation 23~95°F ( -5~35°C )

Case Plastic

Weight 0.61 oz

Dimensions (WxHxD) 1.62 X 1.67 X 0.66 inches

The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice for further

improvement.

32 _ appendix

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. 2001-44713-A1.

This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for

licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does

not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not

extend to any unli-censed product unit or process conforming to

ISO/IEC 11172- 3

or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The

license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio

fi les conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are

granted under this license for product features or func-tions that do not conform

to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

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.

The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to

the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty.

Return of the product for defective reasons should be to the original purchaser;

however, Samsung Authorized Dealers and Authorized Service Centers will

comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country

concerned. For further information relating to the Authorized Service Centers

contact; 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

www.samsung.com

WARANTY CONDITIONS:

1. The warranty is only valid when the warranty card is properly completed,

and upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of original invoice

or sales slip confi rmation, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s name,

model, serial No. and product number.

Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information

has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product

from the dealer.

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.

4. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not give

right to extension to or a new starting of the period of warranty. Repair or

direct replacement under the terms of this warranty may be fulfi lled with

functionally equivalent service exchange units.

5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material, design

and workmanship.

The warranty does not cover the following:

- Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to

normal wear and tear.

- Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the failure to use

this product for its normal purposed or in accordance with Samsung’s

instructions usage and maintenance.

- Use of the product in conjunction with accessories not approved by

Samsung for use with this product.

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WARRANTY (Continued)

- 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.

- Unauthorized modifi cations carried out for the product to comply with local

or national technical standards in countries for which the Samsung product

was not originally designed.

- Repairs performed by non-authorized service centers such as opening of

the product by a non-authorized person.

- The model, serial No. and product number on the product has been

altered, deleted, removed or made illegible.

6. This warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights nor the

consumers rights against the dealer from their purchase/sales agreement.

WARRANTY (Continued)

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED

AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED

ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN

BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS

PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS,FAILURE TO REALIZE

SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL

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.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING,

WARRANTY (Continued)

PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE

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.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

This product is for personal use only, and is only for use in compliance with the

limitations of copyright and other laws.

To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at: Samsung Electronics

America, Inc. 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.samsung.com 081299

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