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Section 8: Connections
Section 8: Connections
Accessing Device Storage
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).
Note:
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 PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If
you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from 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 window displays on the PC when connected.
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