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PC Connections
You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC
data cable using various USB connection modes.
Media device (MTP)
: allows you to transfer media files in
Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.
Camera (PTP)
: allows you to transfer photos using the camera
software, and transfer any files onto a PC that does not
support MTP.
Note:
To sync your device to your computer it is highly
recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is
available at
http://www.samsung.com/kies
(for Windows/
Mac).
If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your
computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0
or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your
computer.
Connecting as a Storage Device
You can connect your device to a personal computer, have
your device appear as a removable disk, and access your
device’s file directory. If you insert a memory card in the
device, you can also access the files directory on the
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note:
The file directory of the memory card displays as a
removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the
cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up
displays on the PC.
2. Open the folder to view files.
3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
Tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with
a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by
Bluetooth.