PC connections, USB → Samsung Kies → Set

PC connections

Learn to connect your device to a PC with the supplied 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 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
	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
	files.

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PC connections

››Connect with Samsung Kies

USB → Samsung Kies → Set.

››Synchronise with Windows Media

Player

USB → Media player → Set.

Windows Media Player installed.

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