Samsung SPH-M950 User Manual Ver.lh6_f4 (English(north America)) - Page 90

Connecting to a Computer, Transferring Data

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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 phone to the computer with a USB data cable. Your phone 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. 4. On your computer, choose a method for accessing your device. Available options depend on the programs installed on your computer. 5. Transfer files to the memory card. When finished, you can disconnect the USB cable. 86

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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 phone to the computer with a
USB data cable. Your phone 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.
4.
On your computer, choose a method for
accessing your device. Available options
depend on the programs installed on your
computer.
5.
Transfer files to the memory card. When
finished, you can disconnect the USB
cable.