YP-S3 MP3 Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
features of your new MP3 Player Good looking. Smart. Reliable. And lots of fun. Your new MP3 player is all this and more. Its compact silhouette takes up the tiniest space in your pocket, and its state-of-the-art technology delivers rich sound, vibrant pictures, and action-packed games. You’ll love your new MP3 player, whether you’re exercising, downloading your favorite tunes, watching videos, playing games, or even listening to FM Radio. Use it once, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
safety information What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your MP3 Player, follow these basic safety precautions: NOTE Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful to operate the player. Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touch.
safety information This manual describes how to properly use your new mp3 player. Read it carefully to avoid damaging the player and injuring yourself. Pay particular attention to the following serious warnings: PROTECT YOURSELF Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this product on your own. CAUTION Do not get the product wet or drop it in water. If the product gets wet, do not switch it on because you could get an electric shock. Instead, contact a Samsung Customer Service Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
PROTECT YOURSELF WARNING 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).
SAFETY INFORMATION FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
contents THE BASICS 11 11 12 15 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO 32 32 33 34 What’s included Your MP3 Player Screen displays Using the touch button Charging the battery Caring for the battery Turning the Power on & off Playing music Controlling the volume Disabling the buttons Browsing for files using “File Browser” Deleting files with “File Browser” Changing the settings and preferences Menu Style Settings Sound Settings Display Settings Language Settings Time S
contents LISTENING TO MUSIC 37 37 39 39 39 43 44 45 45 46 Listening by category Pausing Searching within a track Playing from the beginning of the current track Playing the previous track Playing the next track Creating a playlist using Samsung Media Studio Creating a playlist Adding music files to a playlist you’ve created Transferring a playlist to your player using Media Studio Creating a playlist on your mp3 player Playing a playlist Deleting a file from the playlist Deleting all files from the play
contents VIEWING PICTURES 58 LISTENING TO FM RADIO 63 73 USING DATACASTS ENJOYING THE PRIME PACK 78 58 59 Viewing pictures Using the picture menu 63 64 65 To use the mute function To search for FM stations Using the FM radio menu 73 75 75 77 Registering a channel Creating a new channel group Transferring a datacast from Viewing Datacasts 78 79 82 84 87 Reading text Using the text menu Playing video games Setting the alarm Viewing the world clock
contents UPGRADING FIRMWARE 88 Upgrading firmware 90 Troubleshooting 93 94 95 Menu Tree Product Specifications License 88 TROUBLESHOOTING 90 APPENDIX 93
the basics WHAT’S INCLUDED Your new mp3 player comes with these accessories. If you’re missing any of these items, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Player Earphones Black : AH59-01884A / White : AH59-01886A Blue : AH30-00100A / Green : AH30-00101A Red : AH30-00102A USB Cable Installation CD Black : AH39-00899B White : AH39-00979B AH46-00057D The accessories in your box may look slightly different than these.
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.
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 briefly hold to move to the main menu screen. Left file browser button Tap to move to the previous track/ menu or play the current track from the beginning. Press and briefly hold to quickly scan tracks.
YOUR MP3 PLAYER (Continued) Earphone connection jack USB connection port Earphones Labeled “L” for the left earpiece and “R” for the right earpiece. Also serves as an antenna for FM Radio in the MP3 player. Disconnecting the earphones during music or video playback will pause the playback.
SCREEN DISPLAYS Music 8 1 9 2 3 Music 15/20 1 Parent Menu Indicator 2 Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator 3 Battery Status 4 Current track playing / Total number of tracks Indicator 5 Play Speed Indicator 6 Current Time 7 Total Play Time 8 Play/Pause, Search Indicator 9 Music Mode Indicator 10 Play Mode Indicator 11 DNSe Mode Indicator 12 Music Play Screen 13 Music Title 14 Play Status Bar 15 Current Play Time 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 Rising Sun 14 15 02:13 04:28 7 The scr
SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued) Video 1 5 6 2 Video Track 1 3 7 8 9 4 1 Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator 6 Video Mode Indicator 2 Battery Status 7 File Name 3 Current Time 8 Play Status Bar 4 Total Play Time 9 Current Play Time 5 Play/Pause, Search Indicator 16 _ the basics
SCREEN DISPLAYS (Continued) Picture 5 1 Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator 2 Battery Status 3 Current file / Total number of files Indicator 4 Current Time 5 Music Play Status 6 Picture Mode Indicator 7 Parent Menu Indicator 8 File Name 1 1 Current Time 2 2 Battery Status 3 Lock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Indicator 4 Radio Mode Indicator 5 Manual/Preset Indicator 6 Current Frequency(MHz) Indicator 7 Frequency Location Indicator 1 6 7 Pictures 1/8 Picture Image 1.
USING THE TOUCH BUTTON Tap on the touch button with your fingertip. correct NOTE incorrect To avoid damage to the touch button, do not use any object other than your fingers to operate it. Do not tap on the touch button if your fingers are not clean. Do not tap on the touch button with gloves on. The touch button may not function if you use a fingernail or other instruments such as a ballpoint pen.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the player before using it for the first 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 USB Connected 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.
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.
PLAYING MUSIC Load music files onto your new mp3 player using Samsung Media Studio. Learn more about Media Studio on pages 34~36. 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ 3. Use the [Up, Down] button and [ of your choice. 4. Tap [ ] to play the selected music file. Tap [ 15/20 ]. ] to select a music file The music file will begin playing. NOTE Music Rising Sun 02:13 04:28 ] to move to the previous screen.
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 15/20 2. Slide the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow to release the Lock function. Rising Sun 02:13 BROWSING FOR FILES USING “File Browser” Search easily for files using the “File Browser” function. 1.
DELETING FILES WITH “File Browser” 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu File Browser Music 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. Playlists Video Pictures The folder list appears. Datacasts Texts 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired folder and tap [ ]. Recorded Files 4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the file that you want to delete and tap [ ]. 5. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ].
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Your mp3 player comes with settings and preferences that were set up at the factory, but you can change these pre-set values to truly customize your player. NOTE Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. Menu Style Settings You can change the menu design and font and delete the background image of the main menu. 1. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main Settings menu screen. Menu Style Sound 2.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Sound Settings You can set the master EQ, beep sound and volume limit. 1. Press and briefly hold [ menu screen. ] to move to the main 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. Settings Menu Style Sound Display Language Time System The menu appears. 4. Use the [Up, Down] button and [ ] to set functions.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) Display Settings Change the display off time, the screen saver and brightness of your screen. 1. Press and briefly hold [ menu screen. ] to move to the main 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. Settings Menu Style Sound Display Language Time System The menu appears. 4.
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 briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ].
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 briefly hold [ menu screen. ] to move to the main 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select
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 briefly hold [ menu screen. ] to move to the main 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. Settings Menu Style Sound Display Language Time System The menu appears. 4.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES (Continued) System Setting Options Sleep : Turns off power automatically after the preset time. Select either , <15 min>, <30 min>, <60 min>, <90 min>, or <120 min>. Start Mode : You can set the start screen displayed when you turn on the player. Select from and . Select to start the system with the main menu screen while will use the last used menu screen.
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 files will not be affected.
samsung media studio Samsung Media Studio is an easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your files on your PC. With your files already sorted and organized in Media Studio, 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 Media Studio: • Pentium 500MHz or higher • USB Port 2.0 • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher • DirectX 9.
INSTALLING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO CAUTION Ensure that you run the installer in your PC’s administrator account. Otherwise, will not be installed. To find the administrator account, please refer to your PC’s user manual. 1. Insert the Installation CD provided with the player into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. Click . Follow the instruction to start installation. installation starts and then creates an installation is complete.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO 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. file transfer is the easiest way to get files 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.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) 3. Click the icon for the type of file you want to transfer. Click to display music list. Click to display video list. Click to display picture list 3 to display etc list. The ETC list includes Click file types (ex: TXT, etc) other than music, picture, and video files. YP-S3[MTP] [YP-S3[MTP]] > M... 4 4. Click on the bottom of . The window will appear. 5.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO THE PLAYER WITH SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) CAUTION Do not disconnect the USB cable during file transfer. Disconnecting during transfer may damage the player or your PC. Connect the player to the computer directly rather than through a USB hub to avoid an unstable connection. NOTE When transferring a video file to the player using Media Studio, it is automatically converted into .svi format before transfer. The file size is automatically adjusted, too.
listening to music Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. NOTE Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. LISTENING BY CATEGORY Music Now Playing Artists Albums Songs Genres Playlists Recorded Files Music Browser 1. Press and briefly hold [ Music 15/20 Rising Sun 02:13 04:28 ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ].
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 file. A file without an ID3 Tag is displayed as [Unknown]. Now Playing : Plays a recently played file or moves to the playback screen of the current file.
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 briefly 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.
CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO With , you can create your own collection, or playlist, of audio files. 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 [YP-S3[MTP]]... 3 2 1. Click on the top of . The window appears. 2. Click on the bottom. The window appears. 3. Type in the playlist title and click [OK].
CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) Adding music files to a Playlist you’ve created 1 YP-S3[MTP] 4 2 5 3 1. Click on the top of . The window appears. 2. Click in the right corner of the window. The window appears. 3. Double click on a playlist in the right window. 4. Select files that you want to transfer in the window. 5. Click . The selected files will be added to the playlist.
CREATING A PLAYLIST USING SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO (Continued) Transferring a Playlist to your player using Media Studio YP-S3[MTP] 1 2 [YP-S3[MTP]]... 3 1. Click on the top of . The window appears. 2. Select a playlist in the section. 3. Click . The selected playlist will be transferred to the player in ĺ . GThe player can play up to 999 music files for each playlist.
CREATING A PLAYLIST ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER If you’ve already downloaded files to your mp3 player, you can create a “Favorites” playlist without Media Studio or your PC. 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu Music Life is cool My love 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ Add to Playlist Delete from Pla.. Delete ]. The music file(s) appear. 4.
PLAYING A PLAYLIST 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ Music ]. The list appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The playlist(s) appear. 4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the playlist of your choice and tap [ ]. Music files stored in the selected playlist appear. If there is no playlist found, you will see a message on the screen. 5.
DELETING A FILE FROM THE PLAYLIST 1. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ Playlist 1 ]. The list appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ Life is cool My love Delete from Playlist Delete All from .. ]. The playlist(s) appear. 4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the playlist of your choice and tap [ ]. Music files stored in the selected playlist appear. 5.
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. Music 15/20 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the desired sound effect and tap [ ].
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. Music 15/20 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired DNSe and tap [ ]. Sound Effect DNSe Play Mode Music Play Scre..
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) (Continued) You can adjust individual frequencies to adjust the sound to your preference. 1 Tap the [Up, Down] button in the DNSe menu to Music select and tap the [Right] button. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap EQ [ ]. 3D & BASS 15/20 The setting screen appears. 3.
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the play mode Select playback mode such as repeat settings. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. Music 15/20 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired play mode and tap [ ]. Sound Effect DNSe Play Mode Music Play Scre..
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. Music 15/20 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired music play screen and tap [ ].
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To add to alarm sound You can add your favorite music file 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 file to add to the alarm sound. Tap [ ] while listening to the file. The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The selected music will be added to the alarm sound list. One music file can be added to the alarm sound.
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set the skip interval You can fast forward through a file at various intervals. Skip a whole track or skip several seconds at a time. 1. Tap [ ] while listening to music. Music 15/20 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired skip interval and tap [ ]. Sound Effect DNSe Play Mode Music Play Scre..
USING THE MUSIC MENU (Continued) To set a bookmark Once you set a bookmark, you can easily find that position later. 1. Tap [ ] at the point you want while listening to music. Music The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. 15/20 DNSe Play Mode Music Play Scre..
watching a video Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Transfer a video file to the player. See pages 34~36. NOTE Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The list appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a video to play and tap [ ].
TO MOVE TO A SPECIFIC FRAME 1. In horizontal view, press and briefly hold the [Left, Right] button. Video Track 1 This enables you to move backwards or forwards within the current video file. 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 file.
USING THE VIDEO MENU To set a bookmark Once you set a bookmark, you can easily find that position later. 1. Tap [ ] at the desired scene you want during video playback. The
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
viewing pictures Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. NOTE Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select 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 [ ].
USING THE PICTURE MENU To listen to music while viewing your picture You can listen to the current music file while viewing your picture. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The menu appears. Music Start Sildeshow Slideshow Speed Zoom Rotate Select as My Skin 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired mode and tap [ ]. : No background music is played while viewing a picture.
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 [ ]. Music Stop Sildeshow Slideshow Speed Zoom Rotate Select as My Skin The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ The slideshow stops. To set the slideshow speed 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The menu appears. 2.
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To enlarge a picture You can zoom in a picture. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. Music Start Sildeshow Slideshow Speed Zoom Rotate Select as My Skin 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired zoom factor and tap [ ]. Select from <100%>, <200%> and <400%>. 4.
USING THE PICTURE MENU (Continued) To rotate a picture You can rotate a picture for your convenience. 1. Tap [ ] while viewing a picture. The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. Music Start Sildeshow Slideshow Speed Zoom Rotate Select as My Skin 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired angle and tap [ ]. Select from , , and <180°>.
listening to FM radio Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. NOTE Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. FM radio reception will start. TO USE THE MUTE FUNCTION 1. Tap [ ] while listening to FM Radio. Sound is muted. 2.
TO SEARCH FOR FM STATIONS 1. Press and briefly hold the [Left, Right] button and then release in Manual mode. The search will stop at the frequency nearest from the point the button is released. Searching OR, 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.
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. You will see on the screen. NOTE If no preset frequencies are set, the player will not switch to Preset mode. Go to Preset Mo..
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 find 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 menu appears. 2.
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The confirmation window appears. 3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. Go to Preset Mo..
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ].
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. An automatically created file name appears and the recording starts. Go to Manual M.. Delete from Pre..
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The FM recording quality menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired quality level and tap [ ]. Go to Manual Mo Delete from Pre..
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select your regional area for FM radio and tap [ ]. Go to Manual Mo Delete from Pre..
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 menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. If you set the alarm sound to in the alarm setting, you will hear FM radio when the alarm goes off.
using datacasts Using , you can transfer blog information and files registered on RSS to the player for your entertainment. NOTE What is RSS? RSS stands for Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication. It is an xml-based data transmission system used to deliver information on frequently updated web sites such as news and blogs to users in a more convenient and easy way.
REGISTERING A CHANNEL (Continued) 2. Enter an address in the and Click <ŹNext>. When you copy a web address and click , the copied address is displayed automatically in the . The setting confirmation window appears if the Web address supports RSS. 2 3. Click . The channel you want is registered. icon appears in Datacasts for the The registered channel. 3 Refer to the of for detailed instructions.
CREATING A NEW CHANNEL GROUP You can create a new group to manage channels by the category. 1. Click on the bottom of of . 1 2. Type in a group name and description and click . 2 TRANSFERRING A DATACAST FROM Before you start - Connect the player to your PC. Media Studio must be installed on your PC. See page 33. 1. will automatically start when the player is connected to your PC.
TRANSFERRING A DATACAST FROM (Continued) 4. Click a desired channel. YP-S3[MTP] [YP-S3[MTP]] > M.. 4 5. Select the post you want to transfer. YP-S3[MTP] [YP-S3[MTP]] > M.. 6. Click the icon. The Post of the selected channel will be transferred to the player in ĺ . 5 NOTE 6 Click on the top of to move to the previous screen. In of , if the post has the attachment, you can download the attachment to the player.
VIEWING DATACASTS You can view channel posts added to . Before you start - Transfer a desired channel post to the player using . See pages 75~76. NOTE Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. 1. Press and briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. The list appears. 3.
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! NOTE Before you start - Turn on the player and check the battery. Transfer text files to the player using . See page 34.
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. Book1 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select a desired mode and tap [ ]. 45.40% It's a common fantasy: rewind your life, erase all the mistakes and cringe-worthy Music moments and start over Go 1st slate.
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. Book1 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down ] button to select and tap [ ]. Go to Bookmark Delete Bookmark Font Size Text Viewer Col.. The current text screen is set to a bookmark with the [ ] symbol displayed on the top left corner. NOTE 45.
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. Book1 The menu appears. 2. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. The menu appears. 3. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select a desired font size and tap [ ]. 45.40% It's a common fantasy: rewind your life, erase all the mistakes and cringe-worthy Music moments and start over Go 1st slate.
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES Your mp3 player comes with exciting games already loaded! NOTE Before you start - Connect the earphones, then turn on the player, and check the battery. Tap [ ] to move to the previous screen. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu screen. Prime Pack 1. Press and briefly hold [ ] to move to the main menu. 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. Text Games Alarm The list appears. 3.
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 [ ] to remove the stone.
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 briefly hold [ screen. ] to move to the main menu Prime Pack Text 2. Tap the [Left, Right] button to select and tap [ ]. Games Alarm World Clock The list appears. 3. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ]. 4. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select and tap [ ].
SETTING THE ALARM (Continued) 9. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select an alarm sound and tap the [Right] button. Select one from through , music files 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 files or FM radio. This enables you to hear music or the radio as an alarm sound. New Alarm Settings Once 08 See page 51 to add a music file to the alarm sound.
SETTING THE ALARM (Continued) To edit the alarm setting 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the alarm setting to change in the alarm list and tap [ ]. Alarm New Alarm 08:00 AM The Alarm Settings window appears. 2. Use the [Up, Down, Left, Right] button and [ edit the settings you prefer. ] to To delete an alarm setting 1. Tap the [Up, Down] button to select the alarm setting to delete in the alarm list and tap [ ]. The delete menu appears. 2. Tap [ ]. The Delete window appears. 3.
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 ˧
upgrading firmware 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 firmware. 3. Uncompress the downloaded file onto your Desktop. The uncompressed files will be displayed. 4. Connect the player to your PC with the USB cable. 5.
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 files (right column) and drag-and-drop it into the folder of [S3] [Data]. OR, (Windows Media Player 11) Locate and select the Firmware update files (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.
troubleshooting If you have a problem with your new mp3 player, check for a solution in this list. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). PROBLEM SOLUTION Power will not turn on. • Power will not turn on if the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery and turn the power on again. • Press the Reset hole. Buttons do not work. • Check if the switch is in the direction of the arrow position.
PROBLEM SOLUTION Power is turning off. • Check the battery status. • The power is automatically turned off when the battery is completely drained. Recharge the battery. • If is selected from ĺ , the Power will be turned off when the player is in Pause mode. Turn on the Player. Battery life differs from the manual. • The battery life can vary depending on the sound mode and display setting.
PROBLEM SOLUTION Player isn’t playing. • Check if the available file has been saved in the memory. • Check if the music file is damaged. • Check if there is enough battery power. File upload doesn’t work. • Check if the USB cable is securely connected. Reconnect if necessary. • Check if the memory is full. • Press the Reset hole. Files or data are missing. • Check if the USB cable has been disconnected during file or data transmission.
appendix MENU TREE Here’s a quick look at how the menus and functions are organized on your new mp3 player.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS YP-S3 Model Name Rating DC 5.0V/ 500mA Built-in Battery Power 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 : JPG (Progressive, Sequential Scanning, File Size: less than 3MB) Max. 5000 (Include folder) 20mW/Ch.
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.
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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.
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