PC connections

Learn to connect your device to a PC with an optional PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, use the Samsung Kies program, and use your device as a wireless modem for a PC.

››Connect with Samsung Kies

Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www. samsungmobile.com).

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

 

Settings About phone USB settings

2

Samsung Kies.

Press the Home key to return to Idle mode.

3

Using an optional PC data cable, connect the

4

multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

Run Samsung Kies and use wireless connections or

 

copy data and files.

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

››Synchronise with Windows Media

Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

 

Settings About phone USB settings Media

2

player.

Press the Home key to return to Idle mode.

3

Using an optional PC data cable, connect the

 

multifunction jack on your device to a PC with

Windows Media Player installed.

When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.

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Samsung GT-I5800DKAEUR manual PC connections, ›› Connect with Samsung Kies, ›› Synchronise with Windows Media Player

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