Samsung YP-S2ZB - 1 GB, Digital Player User manual

MP3 Player
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features of your new MP3 Player
Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this
and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket.
You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising or downloading
your favorite tunes.
Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
SIMPLE DESIGN IN A PEBBLE SHAPE
Compact, simple and portable design.
EXPANSION AND COMPATIBILITY
With your new player, you’re not limited to
MP3 files. Your player supports MP3, WMA
and Ogg formats.
NECKLACE EARPHONE
With the necklace-shaped earphones you
can enjoy music without the inconvenience
of tangled wires.
FREEDOM OF MY FAVORITE SELECTION
WITH THIS MP3 PLAYER!
You can create a playlist of your favorite
music.
LONGER PLAY TIME AND SHORTER
DOWNLOADING!
A fully charged battery can play up to 13
hours of music.
Download times are shorter. Because of its
USB 2.0 capability, the player is much faster
than models with USB 1.1.
ACOUSTIC WONDER
Your new MP3 player has built-in DNSe™
(Digital Natural Sound engine), Samsung’s
unique sound technology created to deliver
richer, deeper sound for an unbelievable
listening experience.

safety information
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
CAUTION
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or
material damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow
these basic safety precautions:
NOTE
Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to
operate the player.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Call the service center for help.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

safety information
This manual describes how to properly use your new mp3 player.
Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself.
Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings:
PROTECT YOURSELF
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own.
Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do
not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact
Samsung's Customer Service Center near you.
Do not use the product during a thunderstorm, as it may cause malfunction
or a risk of electric shock.
Do not use the earphones while you are driving a bicycle, automobile or
motorcycle.
It can cause a serious accident, and furthermore, is prohibited by law in some
areas. Using the earphones while walking or jogging on a road, in particular, on a
crosswalk can lead to a serious accident.
For your safety, make sure the earphone cable does not get in the way of
your arm or other surrounding objects while you are taking exercise or a
walk.
Do not place the product in damp, dusty, or sooty areas because these
environments could lead to fire or electric shock.
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WARNING
CAUTION

PROTECT YOURSELF
Using earphones or headphones for an extended time may cause serious
damage to your hearing.
If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may
adversely affect your hearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged
your hearing may be (an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60db and road
noise is approximately 80db).
You are strongly advised to set the volume level to medium (the medium level is
usually less than 2/3 of the maximum).
If you feel a ringing in the ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the
earphones or headphones.
PROTECT YOUR MP3 PLAYER
Do not leave the player in temperatures above 95°F (35°C), such as a
sauna or a parked car.
Do not cause excessive impact on the player by dropping it.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the player.
Prevent any foreign particles or dust from entering into the product.
Do not place the product near magnetic objects.
Be sure to backup important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
Use only accessories provided by or approved by Samsung.
Do not spray water on the product. Never clean the product with chemical
substances such as benzene or thinner, as it may cause fire, electric
shock or deteriorate the surface.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical injuries or damage to
the player.
When printing this user manual, we recommend that you print in color and
check “Fit to Page” in the print option for better viewing.
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contents 8 What’s included
9 Your MP3 Player
11 Charging the battery
12 Caring for the battery
12 Turning the power on & off
13 Playing music
13 Controlling the volume
13 Resetting the system
14 PC requirements
15 Installing EmoDio
16 Transferring files to the player
with EmoDio
19 Using as a removable disk
20 Disconnecting from your PC
21 Playing music
21 Pausing
22 Searching within a track
22 Playing from the beginning of
the current track
22 Playing the previous track
22 Playing the next track
THE BASICS
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EMODIO
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LISTENING TO MUSIC
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contents 23 Smart button custom function
23 To set the Digital Natural
Sound Engine (DNSe)
23 To set the Play Mode
23 To turn off the LED
24 Creating a playlist on your mp3
player
24 To play a playlist
24 To delete a music file from the
playlist
25 Troubleshooting
28 Product specifications
TROUBLESHOOTING
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APPENDIX
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8 _ the basics
the basics
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these
items, contact Samsung Customer Service Center near you.
L
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Player Earphones
Direct Connect USB Adaptor Installation CD
The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER
Right file browser button
Press to move to the next track.
Press and hold to quickly scan tracks.
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Power, Play/Pause button
Press and hold to turn the power on/off.
Press to select the play/pause.
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Down volume button
Press to reduce the volume.
In Playlist mode, press and hold to delete the current
track from the playlist.
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Left file browser button
Press to move to the previous track or play the current
track from the beginning.
Press and hold to quickly scan tracks.
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Up volume button
Press to increase the volume.
In Repeat All or Shuffle mode, press and hold to
add the current track to the playlist.
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Earphone fixing hole
Smart button
Press to switch to Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe).
Press and hold during playback to switch to the play mode.
Press and hold in pause mode to turn the LED on/off.
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Reset hole
If a player malfunction occurs, press the reset hole
with a pointed object to re-initialize the system.

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YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued)
Neck string hole
LED
You can check the status of the
battery or the playback by checking
the color or blinking of the LED.
Earphone / USB connection jack
Connect the earphones
Connect the direct connect USB adaptor
earphones
direct connect USB adaptor

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Before you start - Remove the earphones before connecting the direct connect USB adaptor. 
When you need to recharge the battery.
- When the battery is too low, the LED blinks red and the color of the selected play
mode alternately. If the LED is turned off, this will not work.
- When the battery runs out, the LED blinks red.
If you are charging the player while it is connected to a laptop computer, make sure
the laptop’s battery is also fully charged or that the laptop is plugged into its power
source.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charge the player before using it for the first time and when you haven’t used it
for a long time.
The battery for your mp3 player will fully charge in about 2 hours, although total
charging time varies depending on your PC environment.
1. Connect the mini plug end (A) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the
Earphone/USB Connection Jack of the player.
2. Connect the wide (USB) end (B) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the
USB port ( ) on your PC as in the figure above.
The LED will blink red while the battery is being charged. When done, it turns green.
NOTE
(A)
(B)
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CARING FOR THE BATTERY
Your battery will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines for caring and
storing it.
• Recharge and store the battery within the temperature range of 40°F~95°F
(5°C~35°C ).
• Do not overcharge (longer than 12 hours).
Excessive charging or discharging may shorten the battery’s life.
• Battery life naturally shortens slowly over time.
The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For
information on its replacement, please contact your service provider.
TURNING THE POWER ON & OFF
Turning the Power on
Press and hold the [ ] button.
The LED will flash blue and Power is turned on.
Turning the Power off
Press and hold the [] button.
The player turns off with a beep.
The player will be automatically turned off when none of the buttons have been
pressed for 1 minute in the pause mode.
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PLAYING MUSIC
Press and hold the [ ] button.
The LED will flash blue and the music file will begin playing.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
Press the [, ] button.
The volume range is set between 0 to 30.
Press the [ ] button to increase the volume or the [ ]
button to decrease it.
If you selected over 15, the volume will be set back to 15 when
you turn the player off to avoid hearing damage when you turn
the player back on.
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RESETTING THE SYSTEM
If your mp3 player won’t turn on, won’t play music, or isn’t recognized by your
computer when you connect it, you may have to reset the system.
NOTE
Press the Reset hole at the rear of the
player with a pointed object such as a
safety clip.
The system will be initialized.
Your settings and files will not be affected.
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14 _ EmoDio
EmoDio
EmoDio is an easy-to-use software application that helps you organize
your files on your PC. With your files already sorted and organized in
EmoDio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching
your entire hard drive for the right file.
PC REQUIREMENTS
Your PC system must meet the following minimum specifications in order to
install and run EmoDio:
• Pentium 500MHz or higher
• USB Port 2.0
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 100MB of free hard disc space
• CD Rom Drive (2X or higher)
• Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
• Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• 512 MB RAM or higher

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INSTALLING EMODIO
Ensure that you run the <EmoDio> installer in your PC’s administrator account
Otherwise, <EmoDio> will not be installed. To find the administrator account,
please refer to your PC’s user manual.
Use care when inserting the Installation CD into a vertically oriented CD-ROM
drive.
1. Insert the Installation CD provided
with the player into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
2. Click <Install now>.
Follow the instruction to start installation.
<EmoDio> installation starts and then creates an icon on your desktop when
installation is complete.
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH EMODIO
<EmoDio> enables you to select and organize files and folders before
transferring them to your player. This will make scanning files on your mp3
player easier and faster. <EmoDio> file transfer is the easiest way to get files
from your PC to your mp3 player.
1.
Connect the mini plug end (A) of the direct connect USB adaptor to the Earphone/
USB Connection Jack of the player.
2. Connect the wide (USB) end (B) of the
direct connect USB adaptor to the USB
port ( ) on your PC as in the figure above.
<EmoDio> will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC.
If the program does not start automatically, double click the <EmoDio> icon on
the desktop.
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and
Gracenote CDDB®Music Recognition ServiceSM.
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype,
the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote CDDB”
logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are
service marks of Gracenote.
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH
EMODIO (Continued)
3. Click the icon for the type of file you want to
transfer.
Click to display music list.
4. Click <Add File> on the bottom of
<EmoDio>.
The <Open> window will appear.
5. Select the files to add and click <Open>.
The files are added to the list on the left side of the
<EmoDio> Screen.
6. Select the file to transfer from the list on the
left side.
7. Click the icon.
The file you selected is transferred to the player.
The LED will blink blue during the file transfer.
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH
EMODIO (Continued)
Do not disconnect the direct connect USB adaptor during file transfer with the LED
blinking blue.
Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC.
When connecting via a USB port on the front of your PC or a USB hub, it may not
connect properly. If there is an unstable connection, connect it via the USB port on
the rear of your PC.
All functions are disabled during connection.
If you connect the direct connect USB adaptor to the PC and the player's Battery
charge is low, the player will be charged for several minutes before connecting to the
PC.
Use FAT 32 for the file system when formatting the player on your PC.
In Windows Vista, click Restore device defaults and format it.
EmoDio has a thorough Help function. If you can’t find the answer to your question
about EmoDio, click <MENU> <Help> <Help> on the top of the <EmoDio>
program.
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USING AS A REMOVABLE DISK
You can use the player as a removable storage device.
Before you start - Connect the player to your PC.
1. Open files/folders to transfer from your PC.
2. Open <My Computer> <S2> from the
desktop.
3. Select the files/folders to transfer from
your PC and drag-and-drop them to a
folder of your choice in the <S2>.
The selected folders or files are transferred to
the player.
The LED will blink blue during the file transfer.
Do not disconnect the direct connect USB adaptor during file transfer with the LED
blinking blue.
Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC.
The order of music files displayed in your PC may differ from the play order on your player.
If you transfer a DRM file(charged file) to the removable disk, the file will not be
played.
What is DRM?
Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology and service to prevent the illegal
use of digital contents and protect the profit and rights of copyright holders. DRM
files are charged music files applied with the illegal copy protection technology of
legally purchased MP3 music.
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DISCONNECTING FROM YOUR PC
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to the player and data when
disconnecting from your PC.
1. Place the mouse cursor on top of the
icon on the taskbar at the bottom right
corner of the desktop and click the left
mouse button.
2. Click the <Safely Remove USB Mass
Storage Device Drive> message.
3. Disconnect the player from your PC.
Do not disconnect the player from the PC during file transfer with the LED blinking
blue. This may cause damage to data and the player.
You cannot remove the player while files within the player are being played
on your PC. Please retry after file playback is finished.
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