One thing that the manual forgets to inform is that you can download an entire PC and Mac application called Samsung Kies that works differently than the Kies Wireless and USB connection program already on your Epic 4G Touch. (There is also a program called the Samsung New PC Studio at the same location that might interest some who want to convert video to their phone.)
The Samsung Kies program allows full synchronization for Outlook and other software contacts, calendar, and also easy music, videos and photos syncing. Samsung provides a nice website to view the possibilities and download the free software. Check it out before trying. You can connect your phone by using a USB cord to your PC. If you decide you like it better than the standard Kies on your phone, you can connect to the program by simply using your USB or a wi-fi connection.
This Kies program is much more elegant than just downloading music or video using Windows explorer. It allows syncing both ways between your phone and the computer, so if you add video, music or contacts to your phone, it automatically adds it to your PC.
The Kies program also permits full back up of not only your music, photos and video, but your user-defined preferences and ringtones. It also backs up your email account information and settings.
Once the software is loaded on your computer, the Help tab provides video tutorials on how to sync all types of files: contacts, calendar, videos, photos, music, even podcasts.
The Kies for your PC and Mac is available for free download here:
Mobile Phone's Software&Manual SAMSUNG
At the same link as the one above, is a program for download called Samsung New PC Studio. This does not fully work with the Epic 4G Touch. However, some of the options do work with the phone. One of these of interest may be the "Video Converter" option at the bottom of the start page of the program. At this time, I know of no one who has tried to convert video to the phone. If anyone gives it a try, lot us know.
Note: I am running Windows 7, 64 bit. I am not sure how other versions of Windows might work. Also note that when you connect to Kies with your Wi-Fi connection, you connect via the Wireless and Network settings in your main menu. (You don't use the web connection as you do with your Kies app included with your phone.)
The Samsung Kies program allows full synchronization for Outlook and other software contacts, calendar, and also easy music, videos and photos syncing. Samsung provides a nice website to view the possibilities and download the free software. Check it out before trying. You can connect your phone by using a USB cord to your PC. If you decide you like it better than the standard Kies on your phone, you can connect to the program by simply using your USB or a wi-fi connection.
This Kies program is much more elegant than just downloading music or video using Windows explorer. It allows syncing both ways between your phone and the computer, so if you add video, music or contacts to your phone, it automatically adds it to your PC.
The Kies program also permits full back up of not only your music, photos and video, but your user-defined preferences and ringtones. It also backs up your email account information and settings.
Once the software is loaded on your computer, the Help tab provides video tutorials on how to sync all types of files: contacts, calendar, videos, photos, music, even podcasts.
The Kies for your PC and Mac is available for free download here:
Mobile Phone's Software&Manual SAMSUNG
At the same link as the one above, is a program for download called Samsung New PC Studio. This does not fully work with the Epic 4G Touch. However, some of the options do work with the phone. One of these of interest may be the "Video Converter" option at the bottom of the start page of the program. At this time, I know of no one who has tried to convert video to the phone. If anyone gives it a try, lot us know.
Note: I am running Windows 7, 64 bit. I am not sure how other versions of Windows might work. Also note that when you connect to Kies with your Wi-Fi connection, you connect via the Wireless and Network settings in your main menu. (You don't use the web connection as you do with your Kies app included with your phone.)