Connections 100Connecting to a ComputerConnect your device to a computer to transfer data betweenyour device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comeswith your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on yourdevice to connect wirelessly.Transferring DataConnect your phone to a computer via a USB cable totransfer data as a Media device using MTP (Media TransferProtocol), or as a Camera using PTP (Photo TransferProtocol).1. Attach your phone to the computer with a USB datacable. Your phone recognizes the connection as thelast connection method you used, and displays aconnection alert in the Status bar and Notifications.2. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downwardto display Notifications, and then touch the alert.3. Select a connection method:• Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Windows, orusing Android file transfer on a Mac (see www.android.com/filetransfer).• Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software, andtransfer files to computers that do not support MTP.4. On your computer, choose a method for accessing yourdevice. Available options depend on the programsinstalled on your computer.5. Transfer files to the memory card. When finished, youcan disconnect the USB cable.
