Connecting to a PC

Learn to connect your device to a PC to use with Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player, or use the device as a mass storage device. For more information, see the "PC connections" section of the user manual.

››Connect with Samsung Kies

You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com).

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity →
2	USB → Samsung Kies → Set.
2	Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.
3	Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
4	multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
4	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 Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity →
2	USB → Media player → Set.
2	Press [ ] 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
4	the PC.
4	Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music
5	files.
5	Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window
	(if necessary).

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