Samsung YP-S3JAR/XAA, YP-S3JALY/XAA, YP-S3JAL/XAA, YP-S3JAGY/XAA, YP-S3JAG/XAA User Manual

MP3 Player

user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
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YP-S3

features of your new MP3 Player

Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player
is all this and more.
in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound,
vibrant pictures, and action-packed games.
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.

Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space

You’ll love your new MP3

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 and play
games.

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

of music, or 4 hours of video.

hours
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.

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safety information

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

NOTE

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.

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or
material damage.

To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow
these basic safety precautions:

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.

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

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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.

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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

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a Samsung Customer Service Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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

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malfunction or a risk of electric shock.

Do not use the earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or

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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.

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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

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WARNING

environments could lead to fi re or electric shock.

PROTECT YOURSELF

Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious

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WARNING

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

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earphones or headphones.

PROTECT YOUR MP3 PLAYER

Do not leave the player in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a

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sauna or a parked car.
Do not cause excessive impact on the player by dropping it.

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Do not place heavy objects on top of the player.

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Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product.
Do not place the product near magnetic objects.

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Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

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Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.

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Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical

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substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fi re, electric

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shock or deteriorate the surface.

Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to

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the player.

CAUTION

When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in color and

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check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.

NOTE

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-S3, 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

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THE BASICS

11

11 What’s included
12 Your MP3 Player
15 Screen displays
18 Using the touch button
19 Charging the battery
20 Caring for the battery
20 Turning the Power on & off
21 Playing music
21 Controlling the volume
22 Disabling the buttons
22 Browsing for fi les using

“File Browser”
23 Deleting fi les with “File Browser”
24 Changing the settings and

preferences

24 Menu Style Settings
25 Sound Settings
26 Display Settings
27 Language Settings
28 Time Settings
29 System Settings

31 Resetting the system

SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO

32

32 PC requirements
33 Installing Samsung Media Studio
34 Transferring fi les to the player with

Samsung Media Studio

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

37

37 Listening by category
39 Pausing
39 Searching within a track
39 Playing from the beginning of the

current track
39 Playing the previous track
39 Playing the next track
40 Creating a playlist using Samsung

Media Studio

40 Creating a playlist
41 Adding music fi les to a playlist you’ve

created

42 Transferring a playlist to your player

using Media Studio

43

Creating a playlist on your mp3 player
44 Playing a playlist
45 Deleting a fi le from the playlist
45 Deleting all fi les from the playlist
46 Using the music menu

WATCHING A VIDEO

54

54 Pausing
55 To move to a specifi c frame
55 To play the previous video fi le
55 To play the next video fi le
56 Using the video menu

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VIEWING PICTURES

58

58 Viewing pictures
59 Using the picture menu

LISTENING TO

FM RADIO

63

USING DATACASTS

73

ENJOYING

THE PRIME PACK

78

63 To use the mute function
64 To search for FM stations
65 Using the FM radio menu

73 Registering a channel
75 Creating a new channel group
75 Transferring a datacast from

<Media Studio>
77 Viewing Datacasts

78 Reading text
79 Using the text menu
82 Playing video games
84 Setting the alarm
87 Viewing the world clock

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UPGRADING FIRMWARE

88

88 Upgrading fi rmware

TROUBLESHOOTING

90

APPENDIX

93

90 Troubleshooting

93 Menu Tree
94 Product Specifi cations
95 License

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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).

Player Earphones

Black : AH59-01884A / White : AH59-01886A

Blue : AH30-00100A / Green : AH30-00101A

Red : AH30-00102A

USB Cable

Black : AH39-00899B
White : AH39-00979B

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

Installation CD

AH46-00057D

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER

Neck string hole

Screen display

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.

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 Sensitive’ buttons.

Menu button

Tap to display the menu.

Up volume button

Tap to increase the volume or

move to an upper item/menu.

Back button

Tap to move to the previous

screen.

Press and briefl y hold to move to

the main menu screen.

Left fi le browser button

Tap to move to the previous track/

menu or play the current track

from the beginning.

Press and briefl y hold to quickly

scan tracks.

Play/Pause, Select button

Tap to select the play/pause and a

function, or move to the next screen.

Down volume button

Tap to reduce the volume or move

to a lower item/menu.

Right fi le browser button

Tap to move to the next track/

menu. Press and briefl y hold to

quickly scan tracks.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)

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.

Disconnecting the earphones

during music or video playback will

pause the playback.

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Earphone connection jack

SCREEN DISPLAYS

Music

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Music

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5

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Parent Menu Indicator

Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer

2

Indicator

3

Battery Status

Current track playing / Total

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number of tracks Indicator

5

Play Speed Indicator

6

Current Time

7

Total Play Time

8

Play/Pause, Search Indicator

9

Music Mode Indicator

Play Mode Indicator

10

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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SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued)

Video

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8

9

Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer

1

Indicator

2

Battery Status

Video Track 1

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Video Mode Indicator

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File Name

1

2

3

4

3

4

5

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Current Time

Total Play Time

Play/Pause, Search
Indicator

8

Play Status Bar

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Current Play Time

SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued)

Picture

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Picture Image 1.jpg

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[Preview Screen]

FM Radio

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4

5

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Pictures

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2

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2

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3

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5

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Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer
Indicator

Battery Status

Current fi le /
Total number of fi les Indicator

Current Time

Music Play Status

Picture Mode Indicator

Parent Menu Indicator

File Name

Current Time

Battery Status

Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer
Indicator

Radio Mode Indicator

Manual/Preset Indicator

Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator

Frequency Location Indicator

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USING THE TOUCH BUTTON

Tap on the touch button with your fi ngertip.

incorrectcorrect

To avoid damage to the touch button, do not use any object other than your fi ngers

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to operate it.

NOTE

Do not tap on the touch button if your fi ngers are not clean.

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Do not tap on the touch button with gloves on.

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The touch button may not function if you use a fi ngernail or other instruments such

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as a ballpoint pen.

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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 awhile.
The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about 4 hours, although total
charging time varies depending on your PC environment.

Screen Display

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2

1

1. Connect the 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.

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CARING FOR THE BATTERY

Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and
storing the player.

•

Recharge 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

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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
of the arrow.

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Power is turned on.

Turning the Power off

Slide and hold
of the arrow again.

Power is turned off.

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the switch in the opposite direction

the switch in the opposite direction

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
for more information.

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PLAYING MUSIC

Load music fi les onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio.
Learn more about Media Studio on pages 34~36.

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu
screen.

Music

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].

3. Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to select a music fi le

of your choice.

4. Tap [ ] to play the selected music fi le.

The music fi le will begin playing.

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Ta p [

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] to move to the previous screen.

Press and briefl y hold [

] to move to the main menu screen.

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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

Tap the [Up, Down] button.

You will see a volume control icon.

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The volume range is 0 to 30.

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Tap the [Up] button to increase the volume and tap the [Down]

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button 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 switch in the direction of the arrow to
enable the Lock function.

Music

2. Slide the switch in the opposite direction of
the arrow to release the Lock function.

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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 the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser> and
tap [ ].

The <File Browser> folder list containing “Music, Playlists, Video,

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Pictures, Datacasts, Texts, and Recorded Files” appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button 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.

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5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired fi le.

6. Tap [ ].

The fi le will start playing.

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DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser”

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser> and
tap [ ].

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The <File Browser> folder list appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired folder and
tap [ ].

4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the fi le that you want to
delete and tap [ ].

5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Delete> and tap [ ].

The confi rmation window will appear.

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6. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].

The fi le will be deleted

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Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be recovered.

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CAUTION

File Browser

Music

Playlists

Video

Pictures

Datacasts

Tex t s

Recorded Files

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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.

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Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.
Press and briefl y hold [

NOTE

Menu Style Settings

You can change the menu design and font and delete the background
image of the main menu.

1. Press and briefl y hold [
menu screen.

2.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings>
and tap [ ].

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The <Settings> menu appears.

3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Menu Style>
and tap [ ].

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The <Menu Style> menu appears.

4.

Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.

Tap [ ] to move to the next item/select the menu.

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Tap the [Up, Down] button to move up or down through the current menu.

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Menu Style Setting Options

Menu Design : You can change the style of the main menu screen. Select from

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<Sparkling>, <Crystal>, <My Skin>.

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Font : You can change the font type of the menu language. Select one from 3
font types. In Japanese,Simplifi ed Chinese,Traditional Chinese and Thai menu
languages, <Font> will be disabled

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Reset My Skin : Initializes the background image of the screen display to its
default image.
My Skin> will be disabled.

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] to move to the main menu screen.

] to move to the main

and cannot be changed.

If you set <Sparkling> or <Crystal> in <Menu Design>, <Reset

Settings

Menu Style

Sound

Display

Language

Time

System

CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

Sound Settings

You can set the master EQ, beep sound and volume limit.

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main
menu screen.

2.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings>
and tap [ ].

The <Settings> menu appears.

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3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Sound> and
tap [ ].

The <Sound> menu appears.

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4.

Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.

Sound Setting Options

Master EQ : You can optimize sound settings. Tap the [Left, Right] button to

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select the frequency you want to adjust.
are <60Hz>, <125Hz>, <250Hz>, <500Hz>, <1KHz>, <2KHz>,<4KHz>,
<8KHz>, and <16KHz>.
frequency’s level and then tap [

Beep Sound : Sets the beep sound for button operations to on or off. Select

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from <Off> and <On>.

Volume Limit : You can avoid hearing damage by setting the limit of the volume

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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 selected <Off>, the volume will be set back to 15 to avoid hearing damage
when you turn the player back on.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to adjust the selected

The frequencies that can be adjusted

].

Settings

Menu Style

Sound

Display

Language

Time

System

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

Display Settings

Change 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 the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings>
and tap [ ].

The <Settings> menu appears.

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3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Display> and
tap [ ].

The <Display> menu appears.

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4.

Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.

Display Setting Options

Display Off : If no button is tapped within the time shown below, the screen

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display will automatically be turned off. Select either <15sec>, <30sec>,
<1min>, <3min>, <5min>, or <Always On>. Press any button to turn
back on.

Screen Saver : You can set an image to use as a screen saver. Select either

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<Auto Change>, <Sweet>, <Blue Rain>, <Cheers>, <Analog Clock>, <Digital

and set the wait time. You can select from <Off>, <15sec>, <30sec>,

Clock>
<1min>, <3min> and <5min>. If no button is tapped within the
above, the player will display the screen saver image.

You can change the screen saver image by tapping [

Brightness : You can adjust the brightness of the display screen. Select a level

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from <0-10>, where 10 is the brightest.

Settings

Menu Style

Sound

Display

Language

Time

System

the display

time shown

] during its operation.

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

Language Settings

The menus on your new mp3 player can be set to appear in any one
of the available languages. You can change your preference language
easily.

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main
menu screen.

2.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings>
and tap [ ].

The <Settings> menu appears.

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3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Language>
and tap [ ].

The <Language> menu appears.

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4.

Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.

Language Setting Options

Menu : Set the menu language. Select from <English>, <한국어>, <Français>,

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<Deutsch>, <Italiano>, <日本語>, <ㅔԧЁ᭛>, <㐕储Ё᭛>, <Español>,
<Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ>, <Magyar>, <Nederlands>, <Polski>, <Português>, <Svenska>,
<ѳъѕ>, <ýeština>, <ƧnjnjLjǎNJNjƽ>, <Türkçe>, <Norsk>, <Dansk>, <Suomi>,
<Español (Sudamérica)>, <Português (Brasil)>, <Indonesia>, <TiӃng ViӋt>,
<Bulgarian>, <Română>, <ɍɤɪɚʀɧɫɶɤɚ>, <Slovenšþina> or <Slovenský>.

Contents : Set the language in which the track information and Text will

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appear. Select from <English>, <Korean>, <French>, <German>, <Italian>,
<Japanese>, <Simplifi ed Chinese>, <Tranditional Chinese>, <Spanish>,
<Russian>, <Hungarian>, <Dutch>, <Polish>, <Portuguese>, <Swedish>,
<Thai>, <Finnish>, <Danish>, <Norwegian>, <Farsi>, <Afrikaans>, <Basque>,
<Catalan>, <Czech>, <Estonian>, <Greek>, <Hrvatski>, <Icelandic>,
<Rumanian>, <Slovak>, <Slovene>, <Turkish> or <Vietnamese>.

The supported languages can be changed or added.

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NOTE

Settings

Menu Style

Sound

Display

Language

Time

System

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

Time Settings

Setting 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 the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings>
and tap [ ].

The <Settings> menu appears.

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3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Time> and
tap [ ].

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The <Time> menu appears.

4.

Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.

Time Setting Options

Date & Time : You can set the current time and date. Tap the [Left, Right] button

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to move to <Year, Month, Date, Hour, Min, AM/PM> and tap the [Up, Down]
button to set each item.

Date Type : You can set the time display type for the World Clock. Select from

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<YY-MM-DD>, <MM-DD-YY> and <DD-MM-YY>.

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Time Zone : You can change the current time by selecting an international city­specifi c time zone. You must set the time zone before you can display the world
time information. See

page 87.

Settings

Menu Style

Sound

Display

Language

Time

System

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

System Settings

Choose the sleep timer, start mode, auto power off and default setting
that’s right for you.

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main
menu screen.

2.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Settings>
and tap [ ].

The <Settings> menu appears.

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3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <System> and
tap [ ].

The <System> menu appears.

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4.

Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.

Settings

Menu Style

Sound

Display

Language

Time

System

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued)

System Setting Options

Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either <Off>,

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<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

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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

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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 Memory



1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the

NOTE

internal fi rmware uses a portion of the memory.

30 _ the basics

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.

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.



the basics _ 31

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 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

32 _ samsung media studio

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,

CAUTION

please refer to your PC’s user manual.

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
installation is complete.

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



CAUTION

icon on your desktop when

samsung media studio _ 33

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.

2

1

1. Connect the 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> icon



on the desktop.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and



Gracenote CDDB

NOTE

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.

®

Music Recognition ServiceSM.

34 _ samsung media studio

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.

Click



Click



Click



fi le types (ex: TXT, etc) other than music, picture,
and video fi les.

to display video list.

to display picture list

to display etc list. The ETC list includes

3

4

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.



6

7

YP-S3[MTP]

[YP-S3[MTP]] > M...

5

YP-S3[MTP]

[YP-S3[MTP]] > M...

samsung media studio _ 35

TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)

Do not disconnect the USB cable during fi le transfer. Disconnecting during transfer



CAUTION

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



NOTE

converted into .svi format before transfer. The fi le size is automatically adjusted, too.
A video fi le that is not converted into .svi format cannot be played on your player.



Samsung Media Studio supported video fi les

- Mpeg Files (.mpg, .mpeg), AVI Files (.avi), WMV Files (.wmv), ASF Files (.asf),
SVI Files (.svi), MP4 Files (.mp4), Real Media Files (.rm, .rmvb), MOV Files
(.mov), SMF Files (.smf).

- Files that Media Studio supports may change in the future.



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.



All functions are disabled during connection.



If you connect the USB cable to the PC in the Low Battery condition, the player will
be charged for several minutes before connecting to the PC.

It is recommended to use FAT 32 for the fi le system when formatting the player on



your 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.



An audio book with DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not supported.



What is SVI?

Samsung Audio Video interleaving(SVI) is a new video format developed and
controlled by Samsung.

36 _ samsung media studio

listening to music



Before 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 [

NOTE

LISTENING BY CATEGORY

] to move to the main menu screen.

Music

Now Playing

Artists

Albums

Songs

Genres

Playlists

Recorded Files

Music Browser

Music

Rising Sun

02:13 04:28

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].



The <Music> list appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the desired list and tap [ ].

The music fi les appear.



4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the fi le to play and tap [ ].

The music will start playing.



listening to music _ 37

15/20

LISTENING BY CATEGORY (Continued)

Music List

File 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 :
Artists : To play by artist Albums : To play by album
Songs : To play in numeric or alphabetical order Genres : To play by genre
Playlists : To play by Playlist.
Recorded Files : Shows all recorded fi les.
Music Browser : Shows all the music fi les stored in the Music Folder.

NOTE

Plays a recently played fi le or moves to the playback screen of the current fi le.

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 an 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.

38 _ listening to music

PAUSING

1. 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 TRACK

1.

Press and briefl y hold the [Left, Right] 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

1. Tap the [Left] button after 3 seconds of play has elapsed from the beginning

of the track.

The current track starts playing from the beginning.



PLAYING THE PREVIOUS TRACK

Tap the [Left] button before 3 seconds of play has elapsed from the beginning
of the track.

Tap the [Left] button twice after 3 seconds of play has elapsed from the
beginning of the track.

The previous track will start playing.



PLAYING THE NEXT TRACK

Tap the [Right] button.

The next track will start playing.



When playing VBR fi les, the previous track may not play even if you tap the [Left]



button within 3 seconds.

CAUTION

listening to music _ 39

CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO

With <Media Studio>, you can create your own collection, or playlist, of audio fi les.

Before you start - Connect the player to your PC.



Media Studio must be installed on your PC.

Creating a Playlist

YP-S3[MTP]

1

OK

3

[YP-S3[MTP]]...

2

1. Click <Playlists> on the top of <Media Studio>.

The <Playlists> window appears.



2. Click <New Playlists> on the bottom.

The <Create Playlists> window appears.



3. Type in the playlist title and click [OK].

A new playlist will be named and stored in the <Playlists> section



of <Media Studio>.

40 _ listening to music

CREATING A PLAYLIST USING
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)

Adding music fi les to a Playlist you’ve created

1

4

5

1. Click <My PC> on the top of <Media Studio>.

The <My PC> window appears.



2. Click <Playlists> in the right corner of the window.

The <Playlists> window appears.



3. Double click on a playlist 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 playlist.



YP-S3[MTP]

2

3

listening to music _ 41

CREATING A PLAYLIST USING
SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued)

Transferring a Playlist to your player using Media Studio

YP-S3[MTP]

1

[YP-S3[MTP]]...

2

3

1. Click <Playlists> on the top of <Media Studio>.



The <Playlists> window appears.

2. Select a playlist in the <Playlists> section.

3. Click .

The selected playlist will be transferred to the player in <File Browser> ĺ



<Playlists>.

GThe player can play up to 999 music fi les for each playlist.



NOTE

42 _ listening to music

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. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu
screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <File Browser> and
tap [ ].

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].

The music fi le(s) appear.



4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a fi le to add to the
playlist list and tap [ ].

The Playlist menu appears.



5.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Add to Playlist> and
tap [ ].

<Playlist 1> to <Playlist 5> appears.



6. Tap the [Up, Down] button 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 <Playlists> ĺ



<Playlist 1> to <Playlist 5> in the main menu.



You can add up to 100 music fi les to each playlist (<Playlist 1> to <Playlist 5>).

NOTE

listening to music _ 43

Music

Life is cool
My love

Add to Playlist

Delete from Pla..
Delete

Music

Life is cool
My love

Playlist 1

Playlist 2
Playlist 3
Playlist 4
Playlist 5

PLAYING A PLAYLIST

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].

The <Music> list appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Playlists> and tap
[ ].

The playlist(s) appear.



4. Tap the [Up, Down] button 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 the [Up, Down] button to select a music fi le to play and
tap [ ].

The music fi le will start playing.



pages 40 and 42 to see how to transfer the playlist using

See



<Media Studio>.

NOTE

44 _ listening to music

Music

Now Playing

Artists

Albums

Songs

Genres

Playlists

Recorded Files

Music Browser

Playlists

Playlist 1

Playlist 2

Playlist 3

Playlist 4

Playlist 5

1/5

DELETING A FILE FROM THE PLAYLIST

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Music> and tap [ ].

The <Music> list appears.



3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Playlists> and tap [ ].

The playlist(s) appear.



Playlist 1

Life is cool
My love

Delete from Playlist

Delete All from ..

4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the playlist of your
choice and tap [ ].

Music fi les stored in the selected playlist appear.



5.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a fi le to delete from the playlist and tap [ ].

The Playlist menu appears.



6. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Delete from Playlist> and tap [ ].

The delete confi rmation window appears.



7. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].

The selected fi le is deleted from the playlist.



DELETING ALL FILES FROM THE PLAYLIST

Follow the steps 1-4 above.

5. Tap [

].

The Playlist menu appears.



6. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Delete All from
Playlist> and tap [ ].

The delete confi rmation window appears.



7. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].

All fi les are deleted from the playlist.



Playlist 1

Life is cool
My love

Delete from Pla..

Delete All from Pla

listening to music _ 45

USING THE MUSIC MENU

The 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 effect

You can enjoy clearer sound.

1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.

The <Music> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Sound
Effect> and tap [ ].

The <Sound Effect> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the desired
sound effect and tap [ ].

Sound Effect Options

Street 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 [

NOTE

].

Music

Sound Effect

DNSe
Play Mode
Music Play Scre..
Add to Alarm
Play Speed

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46 _ listening to music

USING 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 the [Up, Down] button to select <DNSe> and
tap [ ].

The <DNSe> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired
DNSe and tap [ ].

Select from <Normal>, <Rock>, <Vocal>, <Bass Boost>,



<Classical>, <Studio>, <Concert Hall>, and <User>.

You can also set <EQ> and <3D & BASS> in the DNSe mode when you



have selected <User>. See page 48.

What is DNSe?



Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3

NOTE

players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to
enhance the type of music you’re listening to.

Music

Sound Effect

DNSe

Play Mode
Music Play Scre..
Add to Alarm
Play Speed

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listening to music _ 47

USING 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.
1 Tap the [Up, Down] button in the DNSe menu to

select <User> and tap the [Right] button.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <EQ> and tap
[ ].



The <EQ> setting screen appears.

3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select the frequency
you want to adjust and tap the [Up, Down] button
to adjust the selected frequency’s level.

The frequencies that can be adjusted are <60Hz>,



<125Hz>,<250Hz>, <500Hz>, <1KHz>, <2KHz>,
<4KHz>, <8KHz>, <16KHz>.



You can select from –10 to +10 for the selected frequency’s level.

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02:13 04:28

4. Tap [ ].

The setting is completed.



<3D&BASS>

You can set the 3D surround sound and bass boost level.

1. Tap the [Up, Down] button in the DNSe menu to
select <User> and tap the [Right] button.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <3D & BASS>
and tap [

The <3D & Bass> setting screen appears.



].

3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <3D> or
<Bass> and tap the [Up, Down] button.

You can select a <3D> level from 0 to 4, and <Bass>



from 0 to 4.

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02:13 04:28

4. Tap [ ].

The setting is completed.

48 _ listening to music



Music

EQ

3D & BASS

Music

EQ

3D & BASS

15/20

15/20

USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)

To set the play mode

Select playback mode such as repeat settings.

1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.

The <Music> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Play Mode>
and tap [ ].

The <Play Mode> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired play
mode and tap [ ].

Play Mode Options

Normal : 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.



Music

Sound Effect
DNSe

Play Mode

Music Play Scre..
Add to Alarm
Play Speed

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listening to music _ 49

USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)

To select the music play screen

Choose 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 the [Up, Down] button to select <Music Play
Screen> and tap [ ].

The <Music Play Screen> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired
music play screen and tap [ ].

Music Play Screen Options

Type 1 ~ Type 3 : You can select a desired music play screen.



Album Info. : Information on the artist name, album and genre is displayed if



Album Art : The album cover image is displayed if an album cover image is



Auto Change : Automatically switches <Type 1> through <Type 3> each time a





What is an ID3 Tag?

This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the fi le

NOTE

such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment fi eld.

Tag information is stored on the music fi le.

ID3

included 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.

different music fi le is played.

Music

Sound Effect
DNSe
Play Mode

Music Play Screen

Add to Alarm
Play Speed

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50 _ listening to music

USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)

To add to alarm sound

You 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 84 to set the alarm.

1. Select a music fi le to add to the alarm sound.
Tap [ ] while listening to the fi le.

The <Music> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button 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 speed

Speed up or slow down your favorite music by adjusting the play speed.

1. Tap [

2. Tap the the [Up, Down] button to select <Play

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired

NOTE

] while listening to music.

The <Music> menu appears.



Speed> and tap [ ].

The <Play Speed> menu appears.



play speed and tap [ ].

Select from <X 0.7>, <X 0.8>, <X 0.9>,



<X 1.0 (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.

listening to music _ 51

Music

Sound Effect
DNSe
Play Mode
Music Play Scre..

Add to Alarm

Play Speed

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02:13 04:28

Music

Sound Effect
DNSe
Play Mode
Music Play Scre..
Add to Alarm

Play Speed

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15/20

15/20

USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)

To set the skip interval

You 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 the [Up, Down] button to select <Skip
Interval> and tap [ ].

The <Skip Interval> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button 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.

NOTE

Music

Sound Effect
DNSe
Play Mode
Music Play Scre..
Add to Alarm
Play Speed

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52 _ listening to music

USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued)

To set a bookmark

Once 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 the [Up, Down] button to select <Bookmark>
and tap [ ].

The <Bookmark> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Add
Bookmark> and tap [ ].



The current play / stop point will be added to the
bookmark.



You will see the [ Ň ] symbol on the play status bar.



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

NOTE

is added.
One bookmark can be set for each music fi le, and a maximum number of



50 bookmarks can be set.

To move to (play) / remove the bookmark

1. Tap [ ] while listening to music.



The <Music> menu appears.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Bookmark>
and tap [ ].

The <Bookmark> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Go to
Bookmark> or <Delete Bookmark> and tap [ ].



When you selected <Go to Bookmark> then the player will
move to the selected bookmark



<Delete Bookmark> will remove the selected bookmark from the music fi le.

in the fi le and start playback.

Music

DNSe
Play Mode
Music Play Scre..
Add to Alarm
Play Speed
Skip Interval

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Music

Add Bookmark

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

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listening to music _ 53

watching a video

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



battery.
Transfer a video fi le to the player. See



NOTE

] to move to the previous screen.

Tap [
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 the [Left, Right] button to select <Videos> and tap [ ].

The <Videos> list appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a video to play and tap
[ ].

The selected video fi le starts to play horizontally.



PAUSING

1. Tap [ ] during 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 format before transfer. The fi le size is automatically adjusted, too.

NOTE

Disconnecting the earphones during video playback will pause the playback.



54 _ watching a video

pages 34~36.

[Up, Down] button

[Left, Right] button

<In horizontal view>

TO MOVE TO A SPECIFIC FRAME

1. In horizontal view, press and briefl y hold the [Left,
Right] button.



This enables you to move backwards or forwards within the

video fi le.

current

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 FILE

Tap the [Left] button once before 3 seconds of play has
elapsed from the beginning of the fi le.

Tap the [Left] button twice after 3 seconds of play has
elapsed from the beginning of the fi le.



This will return to the previous video.

TO PLAY THE NEXT VIDEO FILE

Tap the [Right] button.



This will move to the next video.

Video Track 1

Video Track 1

Video Track 2

watching a video _ 55

USING THE VIDEO MENU

To set a bookmark

Once 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 the [Up, Down] button to select <Add
Bookmark> and tap [ ].

The current play / stop point will be added to the



bookmark.
You will see the [ Ň ] symbol on the play status bar.



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

NOTE

is added.
One bookmark can be set for each video fi le, and a maximum number of



50 bookmarks can be set.

To move to (play) / remove the bookmark

1. Tap [ ] during video playback.

The <Video> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Go to
Bookmark> or <Delete Bookmark> and tap
[ ].

When you selected <Go to Bookmark> then the



player will move to the selected

<Delete Bookmark> will remove the selected bookmark from the video fi le.



To exit the menu, tap [



NOTE

56 _ watching a video

].

bookmark in the fi le and start playback.

Add Bookmark

Go to Bookmark
Delete Bookmark

DNSe
Brightness

Add Bookmark

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

DNSe
Brightness

USING THE VIDEO MENU (Continued)

To 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 the [Up, Down] button to select <DNSe>
and tap [ ].

The <DNSe> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a
desired DNSe and tap [ ].



Select from <Normal>, <Drama> and <Action>.



What is DNSe?

Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) is a sound effect function for MP3

NOTE

players developed by Samsung. It provides various sound settings to
enhance the type of music you’re listening to.

To adjust the brightness

You can adjust the screen brightness.

1. Tap [ ] during video playback.

The <Video> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select
<Brightness> and tap [ ].

The <Brightness> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to adjust a
desired brightness and
tap [ ].

Select from <0~10>.



Add Bookmark
Go to Bookmark
Delete Bookmark

DNSe

Brightness

Add Bookmark
Go to Bookmark
Delete Bookmark
DNSe

Brightness

watching a video _ 57

viewing pictures

Before 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 [

NOTE

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Pictures> and tap [ ].

The picture preview window appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select the picture
you want to look at and tap [ ].

The selected picture will be displayed.



] to move to the preview window.

Tap [



To move to the previous/next picture

In horizontal view, tap the [Left, Right]
button.

The previous/next picture will be displayed.



will be displayed if the JPG fi les have the



wrong thumbnail information.

NOTE

Some pictures may be slow to appear.



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

58 _ viewing pictures

] to move to the main menu screen.

[Up, Down] button

[Left, Right] button

<In horizontal view>

page 22.

USING THE PICTURE MENU

To listen to music while viewing your picture

You can listen to the current music fi le while viewing your picture.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture.

The <Picture> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select
<Music> and tap [ ].

The <Music> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a
desired mode and tap [ ].

<Off> : No background music is played while viewing a picture.



You can listen to the music that you last played while viewing your picture.

<On> :



To watch a slideshow

How To 1

Tap [ ] while viewing a picture.

1.

You will see [ ] on the screen and then the player will



start the slideshow.

How To 2

1. In the picture preview mode, tap [

The Start Slideshow window appears.



2. Tap [ ].

You will see [ ] on the screen and then the player will



start the slideshow.

To exit the menu, tap [



NOTE

].

].

Music

Start Sildeshow
Slideshow Speed
Zoom
Rotate
Select as My Skin

Pictures

Picture Image 1

Start Slideshow

viewing pictures _ 59

1/8

USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued)

To stop the slideshow

How To 1

1. In the slideshow mode, tap [ ].

The slideshow stops.



How To 2

1. In the slideshow mode, tap [ ].

The <Picture> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Stop Slideshow> and tap [ ].

The slideshow stops.



To set the slideshow speed

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture.

The <Picture> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select
<Slideshow Speed> and tap [ ].

The <Slideshow Speed> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a
desired speed and tap [ ].



Select from <Fast>, <Normal>, and <Slow>.

Music

Stop Sildeshow

Slideshow Speed
Zoom
Rotate
Select as My Skin

Music
Start Sildeshow

Slideshow Speed

Zoom
Rotate
Select as My Skin

60 _ viewing pictures

USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued)

To enlarge a picture

You can zoom in a picture.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture.

The <Picture> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select
<Zoom> and tap [ ].

The <Zoom> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a
desired zoom factor and tap [ ].

Select from <100%>, <200%> and <400%>.



4. Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to move to the portion of the
picture to magnify.

To cancel the zooming

Ta p [ ] in an enlarged picture view.



This returns to the original size.



A big picture fi le may take awhile to zoom.

NOTE

Music
Start Sildeshow
Slideshow Speed

Zoom

Rotate
Select as My Skin

viewing pictures _ 61

USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued)

To rotate a picture

You can rotate a picture for your convenience.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture.

The <Picture> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select
<Rotate> and tap [ ].

The <Rotate> menu appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a
desired angle and tap [ ].



Select from <Left 90°>, <Right 90°>, and <180°>.

To set a picture as a background image

You can set a desired picture as a background image for the display window.

1. Select a picture fi le to set as a background
image and tap [ ].

The <Picture> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Select
as My Skin> and tap [ ].

The save confi rmation window appears.



3.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes>
and tap [ ].



The selected picture will be set to the background image.



If <My Skin> is selected from <Settings> ĺ <Menu Style> ĺ
<Menu Design>, the set image will be displayed.

Music
Start Sildeshow
Slideshow Speed
Zoom

Rotate

Select as My Skin

Music
Start Sildeshow
Slideshow Speed
Zoom
Rotate

Select as My Skin

62 _ viewing pictures

listening to FM radio

Before 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 [

NOTE

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2.

Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <FM Radio> and
tap [ ].

FM radio reception will start.



TO USE THE MUTE FUNCTION

1. Tap [ ] while listening to FM Radio.

Sound is muted.



2. Tap [ ] once again to resume listening.

Always connect your earphones to the player when searching or setting frequencies



and listening to FM Radio.

NOTE

The earphones serve as antennas to receive FM radio reception.

In poor reception areas, the player may not be able to fi nd an available FM frequency.



] to move to the main menu screen.

listening to FM radio _ 63

TO SEARCH FOR FM STATIONS

1. Press and briefl y hold the [

release in Manual mode.

The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the



button is released.

OR,

Left, Right

] button and then

Searching

1. Tap the [

Left, Right

] button to progress through the

frequencies one by one in Manual mode.

Moves to frequencies whenever the button is pressed.



64 _ listening to FM radio

USING THE FM RADIO MENU

To switch to Preset Mode

Select this mode if you want to search through your saved FM presets
one preset at a time.

1. Tap [ ] in Manual mode.

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Go to Preset
Mode> and tap [ ].



You will see <Preset> on the screen.

If no preset frequencies are set, the player will not



NOTE

switch to Preset mode.

To switch to Manual Mode

Select this mode if you want to manually search through the FM band
one frequency at a time.

1. Tap [ ] in Preset mode.

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Go to
Manual Mode> and tap [ ].

You will see <Manual> on the screen.



Go to Preset Mo..

Add to Preset
Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

Go to Manual M..

Delete from Pre..
Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

listening to FM radio _ 65

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To store stations in the preset memory

You can store up to 30 stations in your MP3 player’s memory and return
to them with the press of just one number. Have the MP3 player choose
only the stations you want using the manual process, or fi nd and store
the local stations automatically.

Manual - choose only the stations you want to store

1. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a frequency

to preset in Manual mode and tap [ ].

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Add to Preset>
and tap [ ].



The selected frequency will be added to the preset list.

3.

To set a preset for other frequencies, follow 1-2 steps
above.

If the same frequency is already set, the setting is disabled.



NOTE

Go to Preset Mo..

Add to Preset

Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

66 _ listening to FM radio

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To store stations in the preset memory (Continued)

Automatic – automatically store all the stations the player receives

1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode.

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Auto Preset>
and tap [ ].

The confi rmation window appears.



3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and
tap [ ]

.

Up to 30 frequencies are automatically set.



To cancel Auto Preset

If you want to cancel the auto preset, tap [ ] in the process.

The auto preset setting is canceled, and only frequencies set up to that point are



stored.

You may want to re-set the stored stations if you’re going to listen to your



MP3 player in a different city. To delete the preset stations and store new

NOTE

ones, simply repeat the process.

Go to Preset Mo..
Add to Preset

Auto Preset

Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

listening to FM radio _ 67

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To listen to preset stations

While in Preset mode, tap the [Left, Right] button to
scroll through preset stations.

You can listen to the stored radio frequency.



To delete a preset

Follow the steps below to delete frequencies while listening to FM
Radio.

1.

While in Preset mode, tap the [Left, Right] button to
search for a preset frequency to delete and tap [ ].



The <FM Radio> menu appears.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Delete from
Preset> and tap [ ].



The selected frequency will be deleted.

3. To delete other preset frequencies, follow 1-2 steps
above.

Go to Manual M..

Delete from Pre..

Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

68 _ listening to FM radio

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To record FM Radio broadcasting

You can record an FM radio program at any time while listening to the radio.

1. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a frequency
to record in FM Radio mode and tap [ ].

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Start
Recording> and tap [ ].



An automatically created fi le name appears and the
recording starts.

To stop recording

1. Tap [ ] during the recording.

A message appears asking you if you want to listen to



the fi le you just recorded.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> or
<No> and tap [ ].

Selecting <Yes> will play the just recorded fi le.



Selecting <No> will not play the recorded fi le.



The recorded fi le is stored in <File Browser> ĺ



<Recorded Files> ĺ <FM Radio>.

You can store a maximum of 999 fi les for FM radio recording.



You can make a recording for up to approximately 30 hours. (based on



NOTE

128Kbps, 2GB)



The recording fi le name will be automatically specifi ed, for example, as such as
“FM_XXX.mp3”. “FM” indicates FM radio recording and “XXX” is the recording
fi le number.

listening to FM radio _ 69

Go to Manual M..
Delete from Pre..
Auto Preset

Start Recording

FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To set the FM recording quality

You can choose the recording quality for FM radio.

1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode.

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <FM REC
Quality> and tap [ ].



The FM recording quality menu appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired
quality level and tap [ ].

Select from <Super High(192kbps)>, <High(160kbps)>



and <Normal(128kbps)>.



The higher the number is, the better the audio quality and the larger the fi le
size becomes.

To set the FM sensitivity

To receive more or fewer FM radio frequencies, adjust the FM sensitivity.

1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode.



The <FM Radio> menu appears.

2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <FM
Sensitivity> and tap [ ].



The< FM Sensitivity> menu appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the search
level and tap [ ].

Select from <High>, <Middle> and <Low>.



If you select <High>, more frequencies will be received.



To exit the menu, tap [



NOTE

70 _ listening to FM radio

].

Go to Manual Mo
Delete from Pre..
Auto Preset
Start Recording

FM REC Quality

FM Sensitivity
FM Region

Go to Manual Mo
Delete from Pre..
Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality

FM Sensitivity

FM Region

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To set the FM region

You can change an FM region setting in preparation for overseas travel.

1. Tap [ ] in FM Radio mode.



The <FM Radio> menu appears.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <FM Region>
and tap [ ].



The <FM Region> menu appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select your regional
area for FM radio and tap [ ].



Select from <Korea/US>, <Japan> and <Other Countries>.



Your previously stored radio frequencies will be deleted when you change
the <FM Region> on your player.

NOTE



Frequency range by region

- Korea/US: Search for FM frequencies in 100 kHz increments between

87.5 MHz~108.0 MHz.

- Japan: Search for FM frequencies in 100 kHz increments between 76.0
MHz~108.0 MHz.

- Other Countries: Search for FM frequencies in 50 kHz increments
between 87.50 MHz~108.00 MHz.

Go to Manual Mo
Delete from Pre..
Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity

FM Region

listening to FM radio _ 71

USING THE FM RADIO MENU (Continued)

To add to the alarm sound

You can add your FM radio to the alarm sound list, so it can be heard
the next time the alarm goes off. See page 84 to set the alarm.

1. Select a radio frequency to add to the alarm sound
and tap [ ].

The <FM Radio> menu appears.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Add to
Alarm> and tap [ ].

If you set the alarm sound to <FM Radio> in the alarm



you will hear FM radio when the alarm goes off.

setting,

Delete from Pre..
Auto Preset
Start Recording
FM REC Quality
FM Sensitivity
FM Region

Add to Alarm

72 _ listening to FM radio

using datacasts

Using <Media Studio>, you can transfer blog information and fi les registered on
RSS to the player for your entertainment.

What is RSS?



RSS stands for Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication.

NOTE

transmission system used to deliver information on frequently updated web sites such as
news and blogs to users in a more convenient



What are Datacasts?

You can automatically receive updated information without having to visit your frequently
visited news, blog and UCC sites every time.



Before you start - Media Studio must be installed on your PC. See page 33.

and easy way.

REGISTERING A CHANNEL

You can create a new channel by registering RSS-supported web sites or web pages
on your computer.

1. Click <Subscribe> on the bottom
of the <Datacasts> of <Media
Studio>.

It is an xml-based data

YP-S3[MTP]

[YP-S3[MTP]] > Music

1

using datacasts _ 73

REGISTERING A CHANNEL (Continued)

2. Enter an address in the <URL> and Click
<ŹNext>.



When you copy a web address and click
<Subscribe>, the copied address is displayed
automatically in the <URL>.



The setting confi rmation window appears if the
Web address supports RSS.

3. Click <OK>.

The channel you want is registered.



icon appears in Datacasts for the

The



registered channel.

Refer to the <Datacasts> of <Media Studio> for detailed instructions.



NOTE

2

3

74 _ using datacasts

CREATING A NEW CHANNEL GROUP

You can create a new group to manage channels by the category.

1. Click <New Group> on the
bottom of <Datacasts> of <Media
Studio>.

1

2. Type in a group name and description and
click <OK>.

2

TRANSFERRING A DATACAST FROM <MEDIA STUDIO>

Before you start - Connect the player to your PC.



Media Studio must be installed on your PC. See

1. <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.

2. Click <Datacasts> on the top of

<Media Studio>.

Datacasts group channel list appears.



3. Click a desired group channel.

2

3

page 33.

YP-S3[MTP]

[YP-S3[MTP]] > M..

using datacasts _ 75

TRANSFERRING A DATACAST FROM <MEDIA STUDIO>
(Continued)

4. Click a desired channel.

YP-S3[MTP]

[YP-S3[MTP]] > M..

4

4

5. Select the post you want to

transfer.

6. Click the

The Post of the selected channel will



be transferred to the player in <File
Browser> ĺ <Datacasts>.

icon.

YP-S3[MTP]

[YP-S3[MTP]] > M..

5




NOTE

76 _ using datacasts

on the top of <Media Studio> to move to the previous screen.

Click
In <Datacasts> of <Media Studio>, if the post has the attachment, you can

download the attachment to the player.
attachment will not download, depending on the policy of the applicable website.

However, there may be times the

6

VIEWING DATACASTS

You can view channel posts added to <Datacasts>.

Before you start - Transfer a desired channel post to the player using <Media



Studio>. See



Tap [
Press and briefl y hold [

NOTE

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Datacasts> and tap
[ ].

The <Datacasts> list appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired channel list
and tap [ ].

The title is the same as that of the channel added to <



in <Media Studio>.

4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired post title and
tap [ ].

The fi le list appears.



icon : main text for the transferred post



icon : picture fi le



icon : music fi le



icon : video fi le



5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired fi le and tap [ ].

The selected fi le will start playing.



pages 75~76.

] to move to the previous screen.

] to move to the main menu screen.

Datacasts

>

Datacasts

Datacast 1

Datacast 2

Datacast 3

Datacast 4

1/4

using datacasts _ 77

enjoying the prime pack

Prime Pack enables you to enjoy various functions such as reading text,
playing games and the alarm setting, etc.

READING TEXT

Whether it’s a novel, the manuscript of a new story, or your research paper, your
mp3 player allows you to read it… all while listening to music!

Before you start - Turn on the player and check the battery.



Transfer text fi les to the player using <Media Studio>. See
Set a preferred text language for text in <Settings> ˧ <Language> ˧ <Contents>.
See page 27.

Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen.



Press and briefl y hold [

NOTE

1.

Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen.

] to move to the main menu screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Prime Pack> and
tap [ ].

The <Prime Pack> list appears.



3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Text> and tap [ ].

The Text fi le list appears.



4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired text fi le and
tap [ ].

You will see the text on the screen.



To move to previous/next page

Tap the [Left, Right] button.



Press and briefl y hold the [Left, Right] button to move continuously to the
previous / next page.

You can also use the <File Browser>>to search for a text fi le. See page 22.



Your mp3 player supports the TXT fi le format in Text mode.



NOTE

78 _ enjoying the prime pack

page 34.

Prime Pack

Tex t

Games

Alarm

World Clock

USING THE TEXT MENU

To listen to music while viewing your text

You can listen to the music that you last played while viewing your text.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text.



The <Text> menu appears.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Music> and
tap [ ].



The <Music> menu appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired
mode and tap [ ].

<Off> : No background music is played while viewing



your text.



To move to the fi rst page

Use this if you want to view the text from the fi rst page.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text.



2.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Go to 1st
Page> and tap [ ].



3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and
tap [ ].



To exit the menu, tap [ ].



NOTE

You can listen to the music that you last played while viewing your text.

<On> :

The <Text> menu appears.

The Confi rmation window will appear.

Moves to the fi rst page of the text fi le.

enjoying the prime pack_ 79

Book1

It's a common fantasy:
rewind your life, erase all the
mistakes and cringe-worthy

Music

moments and start over

Go to 1st Page

with a clean slate. But for
Samantha Newly, the fantasy

Add Bookmark

is far too real.

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

Font Size

Text Viewer Col..

Book1

It's a common fantasy:
rewind your life, erase all the
mistakes and cringe-worthy

Music

moments and start over

Go to 1st Page

with a clean slate. But for
Samantha Newly, the fantasy

Add Bookmark

is far too real.

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

Font Size

Text Viewer Col..

45.40%

45.40%

USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued)

To set a bookmark

Set a bookmark to return to that point in the text at any time.

1. Tap [ ] at the desired page you want while
viewing a text.

The <Text> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down ] button to select <Add
Bookmark> and tap [ ].

The current text screen is set to a bookmark with the



] symbol displayed on the top left corner.

[

The Overwrite window appears if there is a bookmark



previously set. If you select <Yes>, the previously set

NOTE

bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added.

One bookmark can be set for each text fi le, and you can set a maximum of



50 bookmarks.

To move to/ remove the bookmark

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text.

The <Text> menu appears.



2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Go to
Bookmark> or <Delete Bookmark> and tap [ ].



When you selected <Go to Bookmark> then it will move
to the selected bookmark and <Delete Bookmark> will
remove the selected bookmark from the text fi le.

Book1

It's a common fantasy:
rewind your life, erase all the
mistakes and cringe-worthy

Music

moments and start over

Go to 1st Page

with a clean slate. But for
Samantha Newly, the fantasy

Add Bookmark

is far too real.

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

Font Size

Text Viewer Col..

Book1

It's a common fantasy:
rewind your life, erase all the
mistakes and cringe-worthy

Music

moments and start over

Go to 1st Page

with a clean slate. But for
Samantha Newly, the fantasy

Add Bookmark

is far too real.

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

Font Size

Text Viewer Col..

45.40%

45.40%

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USING THE TEXT MENU (Continued)

To change the font size

You can change the font size of the text.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text.



The <Text> menu appears.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Font Size>
and tap [ ].



The <Font Size> menu appears.

3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a desired font
size and tap [ ].



Select from <Small>, <Medium> and <Large>.

To set the text viewer color

Choose what color you’d like the text to appear.

1. Tap [ ] while viewing a text.



The <Text> menu appears.

2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Text Viewer
Color> and tap [ ].



The <Text Viewer Color> menu appears.

3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a desired
text viewer color and tap [ ].

Select from <Type 1>(Black), <Type 2>(Blue), <Type 3>(Green),



<Type 4>(Orange), <Type 5>(Pink) and <Type 6>(Violet).

Book1

It's a common fantasy:
rewind your life, erase all the
mistakes and cringe-worthy

Music

moments and start over

Go to 1st Page

with a clean slate. But for
Samantha Newly, the fantasy

Add Bookmark

is far too real.

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

Font Size

Text Viewer Col..

Book1

It's a common fantasy:
rewind your life, erase all the
mistakes and cringe-worthy

Music

moments and start over

Go to 1st Page

with a clean slate. But for
Samantha Newly, the fantasy

Add Bookmark

is far too real.

Go to Bookmark

Delete Bookmark

Font Size

Text Viewer Color

45.40%

45.40%

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PLAYING VIDEO GAMES

Your mp3 player comes with exciting games already loaded!

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



battery.



NOTE

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Prime Pack> and
tap [ ].



The <Prime Pack> list appears.

3.

Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Games> and tap [ ].

Tha <Games> list appears.



4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired game and
tap [ ].

] to move to the previous screen.

Tap [
Press and briefl y hold [

] to move to the main menu screen.

Baseball

Try to score against one of the league’s best pitchers in
this version of America’s favorite pastime.

Tap the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select a
menu or function.

Tap [

] to pitch or hit the ball.

Pizza Delivery

See if you can get the pizza delivered on time and
avoid the many obstacles along the way.

Tap [ ] to jump up.

Prime Pack

Tex t

Games

Alarm

World Clock

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PLAYING VIDEO GAMES (Continued)

Honeybee

This is a puzzle game where you match 3 or more
colored objects to gain scores.

Use the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button to select a
menu or move the object’s direction.

Tap [

] to select or cancel.

Jungmumun

This is a martial arts type game requiring
instantaneous reactionary ability, in which you have to
kick and punch to remove the stones according to the
arrow direction marked on them.

Use the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button and [
remove the stone.

Food King

This is a game that requires you to arrange food
by changing the order of three colored objects
(representing burger, tomato and bun) up and down,
diagonally, or in a row. The object is to prevent the food
from reaching the top of the screen.

Use the [Left, Right] button to move the object.

Use the [Up] button to change the position of the object.

Tap the [Down] button to drop the object.

Games may be added or changed without notice.



For more information about Game navigation, see the Help section.



NOTE

] to

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SETTING THE ALARM

This player has an alarm which can be set to go off at a scheduled time.

Before you start - Set the current date and time . See page 28.



1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu
screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Prime Pack> and
tap [ ].

The <Prime Pack> list appears.



Prime Pack

Tex t

Games

Alarm

World Clock

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <Alarm> and tap [ ].

4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <New Alarm> and tap

[ ].



The New Alarm Settings window appears.

5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select an alarm frequency
and tap the [Right] button.



Select from <Once>, <Everyday>, <Mon~Fri>, <Mon~Sat>,
<Sat~Sun> and <Off>.

Alarm

New Alarm

6. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the hour and tap the
[Right] button.

7. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the minute and tap the
[Right] button.

8. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <AM> or <PM> and tap the [Right]

button.

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SETTING THE ALARM (Continued)

9. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select an alarm sound and

tap the [Right] button.

Select one from <Alarm Sound 1> through <Alarm Sound 3>,



music fi les or an FM Radio station added to the alarm sound.
Alarm sounds 1-3 are built in. 2 additional alarm sounds can be
added from music fi les or FM radio. This enables you to hear
music or the radio as an alarm sound.



See page 51 to add a music fi le to the alarm sound. See page 72
to add an FM Radio station.

10.

Tap the [

Up, Down

[ ].

Interval operates like a Snooze button. The Alarm will keep going off at the interval



you set until it is turned off.

Select one from <Interval : Off>, <Interval : 3min>, <Interval : 5min> and



<Interval : 10min>.

The save confi rmation window will appear.



11. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and tap [ ].

When the alarm setting is done, the symbol ( ) will appear on the top.



You can store up to 7 alarm settings .



NOTE

The player will sound the alarm when it reaches the scheduled time.



To end the alarm, tap [
When the confi rmation window appears, tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes>
and tap [

] button to select an alarm interval and tap

].

]. This will exit the alarm and return to the main menu.

New Alarm Settings

Once

08 00 AM

Ÿ

Alarm Sound 1

ź

Interval : Off

enjoying the prime pack_ 85

SETTING THE ALARM (Continued)

To edit the alarm setting

1. Tap the [
setting to change in the alarm list and tap [ ].



2. Use the [
edit the settings you prefer.

To delete an alarm setting

1. Tap the [
setting to delete in the alarm list and tap [ ].



2. Tap [ ].



3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Yes> and
tap [ ].



Up, Down

The Alarm Settings window appears.

Up, Down, Left, Right

Up, Down

The delete menu appears.

The Delete window appears.

The selected alarm will be deleted.

] button to select the alarm

] button and [ ] to

] button to select the alarm

Alarm

New Alarm

08:00 AM

Alarm

New Alarm

08:00 AM

Delete

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VIEWING THE WORLD CLOCK

You can check the location and date/time of major world cities based on their
respective time zone.

Before you start - Set the current date and time. See page 28.



Set the time zone you want in the <Settings> ˧ <Time> ˧ <Time Zone>.

1. Press and briefl y hold [ ] to move to the main menu

screen.

2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select <Prime Pack> and
tap [ ].



The <Prime Pack> list appears.

3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select <World Clock> and
tap [ ].



The world clock screen appears.

4. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a time zone.

You can check local time of the following time zones.
(‘/’ indicates the standard time zone in the region)

Cape Verde / London, Lisbon / Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt/
Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara / Moscow, Riyadh / Abu Dhabi, Muscat / Tashkent, Ashgabat /
Alma Ata, Kathmandu / Bangkok, Jakarta, Rangoon / Hongkong, Beijing, Manila, Singapore /
Seoul, Tokyo, Pyongyang / Guam, Sydney, Brisbane / Okhotsk /
Wellingtons, Oakland, Fiji / Samoa, Midway / Honolulu, Hawaii, Tahiti / Alyeska /
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle / Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City /
Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City / New York, Miami, Washington DC, Montreal, Atlanta /
Caracas, LA Paz, Santiago / Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Sao Paulo / The middle Atlantic

Prime Pack

Tex t

Games

Alarm

World Clock

enjoying the prime pack_ 87

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]  [DOWNLOAD
CENTER] and then select your player.

2. When the player page appears, select [Firmware] 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 USB cable.

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.

[S3] is displayed in Windows Explorer.



88 _ upgrading fi rmware

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. (Windows Media Player 10)
Locate and select the Firmware update fi les
(right column) and drag-and-drop it into the
folder of [S3]  [Data].

OR,

(Windows Media Player 11)
Locate and select the Firmware update fi les (right column) and drag-and-drop
it into the [S3]  [S3].

8. After disconnecting the USB cable, the player will be turned off automatically.

9. Slide and hold the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow.

The fi rmware will be upgraded.



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



NOTE

charged, the fi rmware will not be upgraded.



You need to have at least 30MB of free space on the player for the upgrade.

upgrading fi rmware _ 89

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 if the battery is

Power will not turn on.

Buttons do not work.

The screen will not
turn on.

90 _ troubleshooting

completely drained. Recharge the battery and
turn the power on again.

• Press the Reset hole.

• Check if

direction of the arrow position.

• Check if you pressed the right button, then
press again.

• Press the Reset hole.

• The screen may not be visible under direct

sunlight.

• If <Display Off> is selected from <Settings>
ĺ <Display>, the screen display can be
turned off. Tap any button and see if it turns on.

the switch is in the

PROBLEM SOLUTION

• Check the battery status.

•

The power is automatically turned off when the
battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery.

Power is turning off.

•

If <Auto Power Off> is selected from
<Settings> ĺ <System>, the Power will be

turned off when the player is in Pause mode.
Turn on the Player.

• The battery life can vary depending on the

Battery life differs from
the manual.

sound mode and display setting.

• Battery life may be shortened when the player
is left for extended periods in low or high
temperatures.

Media Studio Program
Malfunction

• Check if your PC meets the basic system

requirements.

• Check if the USB cable is correctly connected
and try again.

Connection to your PC
is disabled.

• 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.

• If you are running multiple programs including

The fi le transfer rate is
too slow.

<Media Studio> on your PC, the fi le transfer
rate will be slow. Exit unnecessary programs
and try transferring again.

troubleshooting _ 91

PROBLEM SOLUTION

• Check if the available fi le has been saved in

Player isn’t playing.

the memory.

• Check if the music fi le is damaged.

• Check if there is enough battery power.

• Check if the USB cable is securely connected.

File upload doesn’t
work.

Reconnect if necessary.

• Check if the memory is full.

• Press the Reset hole.

• Check if the USB cable has been disconnected

during fi le or data transmission. If this is

Files or data are
missing.

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.

Abnormal play time
display during play.

Abnormal display of fi le
name.

The product is hot.

A message appears
while watching a video.

• Check if the fi le is in Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

format.

• Go to <Settings> ĺ <Language> ĺ
<Contents> in the main menu screen and set

an appropriate language.

• Heat may be generated during recharging. This
has no effect on the product life or functions.

• Try to download the video clip through Media
Studio again.

92 _ troubleshooting

appendix

MENU TREE

Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new
mp3 player.

Menu Select Screen

Music Videos Pictures FM Radio Datacasts Prime Pack File Browser Settings

Sound
Effect

DNSe

Play Mode

Music Play

Screen

Add to
Alarm

Play

Speed

Skip

Interval

Bookmark Add to Alarm

Add

Bookmark

Go to

Delete

DNSe

Slideshow /

Slideshow

Slideshow

Select as

My Skin

Bookmark

Bookmark

Brightness Rotate

Music

Start

Stop

Speed

Zoom

Go to Preset

Mode /

Go to Manual

Mode

Add to Preset /

Delete from

Preset

Auto Preset

Start

Recording

FM REC

Quality

FM Sensitivity

FM Region

Tex t

Games Sound

Alarm Display

World Clock Language

Menu

Style

Time

System

appendix _ 93

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name

Rating

Built-in Battery Power

File Compatibility

Supported Number of Files Max. 5000 (Include folder)
Earphone Output 20mW/Ch. (based on 16ȍ)

Output Frequency Range 40Hz~20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio 90 dB with 20 kHz LPF(based on 1kHz 0 dB)

Play Time

Temperature Range for
Operation

Case Metal Plating, Plastic

Weight 1.87 oz

Dimensions (WxHxD)

FM Radio

FM Frequency
FM Signal to

Noise Ratio

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

94 _ appendix

YP-S3

DC 5.0V/ 500mA

580 mAh/ DC 3.7V

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

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

VIDEO : SVI (Video: MPEG4, Audio: MP3

(44.1kHZ, 128kbps),
Resolution: 208X176, Frame Rate: 15fps)

IMAGE : JP

Maximum of 25 hours for music playback,
Maximum of 4 hours for video playback
(based on: MP3 128kbps, Volume: 15, Normal Mode)

-5~35°C (23~95°F)

1.73

87.5~108.0MHz FM T.H.D 1%

55 dB

G (Progressive, Sequential Scan ning,

File Size: less than 3MB)

˝ X 3.74˝ X 0.38˝

FM Useable
Sensitiivity

38dB

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 11172­3 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.

appendix _ 95

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 or
damage 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.

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