Configuring File Sharing

1.From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings

then touch Connections Nearby devices.

2.Under Advanced, touch options to control how content is shared from your device:

Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share, from Videos, Photos, or Music.

Allowed devices list: View and manage devices allowed to connect to your device.

Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted from connecting to your device.

Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (device memory) or SD card.

Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.

Connecting to a Computer

Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on your device to connect wirelessly.

Transferring Data

Connect your device to a computer, via USB cable, to transfer data as a Media device using MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), or as a Camera using PTP (Photo Transfer Protocol).

1.Attach your device to the computer with a USB data cable. Your device recognizes the connection as the last connection method you used, and displays a connection alert in the Status bar and Notifications.

2.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications, then touch the alert.

3.Select a connection method:

Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Windows, or using Android file transfer on a Mac (see www.android.com/ filetransfer).

Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software, and transfer files to computers that do not support MTP.

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Samsung GH68-38773F Connecting to a Computer, Configuring File Sharing, Transferring Data, Select a connection method