Samsung MP3 Player YP-Z5F

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A firmware upgrade may solve the issue. To upgrade firmware follow these steps:

1. Download the firmware file from the Samsung Download Center by clicking here.
2. Remember to save the file to your desktop or documents.
3. Uncompress the downloaded file in a folder (use winrar or winzip). DATA file will be displayed.
4. Connect the player to your PC with the USB cable.
5. Right click on the Start button, and then left click Explore to open Windows Explorer on your PC. [Samsung YP-Z5] is displayed in Windows Explorer.
6. Select the uncompressed files and drag-and-drop it into the Samsung YP-Z5 Data folder.
7. Disconnect the YP-Z5 from your PC. After disconnecting the USB Cable, the upgrade screen appears.
8. Select [Upgrade] to upgrade firmware.

Try it and see.

Manual for YP-Z5F:
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200605/20060511090848406_YPZ5F-COMMON-ENGLISH0.0.pdf

1. Try a system reset: page 60
1.1 Turn the power on
1.2 Press the Reset hole on the bottom of the player.
2. When power won't turn on: page 61
2.1 Let the player charge
2.2 Turn the power on
2.3 Press the Reset hole on the bottom of the player.

3. Windows update might be required: page 63
3.1 Press <Start> on the toolbar of your PC to run Windows Update.
Select Key Updates and Service Packs, then update all.
Reboot your PC and reconnect.


When you're connecting to a pc that has another Operating System:
1. Install the software matching for your OS on the computer.
2. Update your player withe the latest firmware if available.
Note: when reinstalling firmware all files (music, pics, videos) will be erased from the player.

Downloads support page:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/main/supportSupportMain.do
Entering your exact model will lead to the correct downloads.

I have that kind of Mp3 Player too... that happened to me, but the PC was able to read mine. However, the reason why the message: "Low Battery USB Disabled" appears, is that you still have remaining battery life, but will only last for less than an hour (indicated by low light and red empty battery sign) you have to make sure the Mp3 is completely discharged. (you'll be notified when you turn on the device while it says: "Low Battery") once that it is completely discharged, you can now plug in the USB cable with the device to the PC... if problem persists, check your PC.. can it read the device? Check if a notification balloon appears at the bottom right corner of the monitor screen. It should say, "Found New Hardware... Samsung YP-Z5F..." if it did not appear, try to INSTALL using the Installation CD given when you bought the product. Just insert the disk into the PC and continue on, then when it is already installed and ready for use, plug in the device! This may be a little hard, but this is the only way I know. Feel free to ask me! I am no technician but I know a lot on devices and fine mechanics. Good luck!

Check whether u formatted your player to NTFS rather than FAT32.

Just do a reformat, and this time, in the FAT32 format.

i can't change my samsung mp3 YP-Z5F 2 GB and i don't have installation CD.So,how can i change and where can i download installation CD,If you don't mind , you can give me that CD,My account is [email protected],

thanks you!~

i have the same exact problem what should I do?

you could try to connect it to another computer if it detects convert it to FAT32.

Samsung YP-Z5F

Will not always switch on and when it does switch on will not respond to control panel

I have a smilar problem. I reformatted my yp-z5f to NTFS file system . Now it does not work. I am looking for a solution.