2.36 Link to Windows

(Using the device through a computer connection)

You can connect your device to a Windows PC to instantly access your device’s data, such as pictures or messages, on the computer.

When calls or messages come in, you can receive them on the computer.

• It is recommended to use the latest version of Windows and the Phone Link app to fully use this feature.
• A Microsoft account is required to use this feature. When you create a Microsoft account, you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services, such as Microsoft Office apps and Windows 10.

Connecting to a computer

1. Open Settings and tap Connected devices → Link to Windows.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

Visit https://aka.ms/setupltw for details.

Accessing data and notifications from your device on the computer

Open the Phone Link app on the computer and select a category you want.

Available features and menus may vary depending on the software version or model.

Other Galaxy S23 Online User Manual pages

Pages also in this part:

• 2.1 Installing or uninstalling apps on Galaxy S23
• 2.2 S Pen (Galaxy S23 Ultra only)
• 2.3 Phone app on Galaxy S23
• 2.4 Contacts app on Galaxy S23
• 2.5 Messages app on Galaxy S23
• 2.6 Camera
• 2.7 Galaxy S23 Gallery app
• 2.8 AR Zone on Galaxy S23
• 2.9 Bixby on Galaxy S23
• 2.10 Bixby Vision
• 2.11 Multi window (Using multiple apps at once) on Galaxy S23
• 2.12 Samsung Internet
• 2.13 Samsung Wallet
• 2.14 Samsung Pay
• 2.15 Samsung Health
• 2.16 Samsung Notes
• 2.17 Samsung Members
• 2.18 Samsung Kids
• 2.19 Samsung Global Goals
• 2.20 Samsung TV Plus
• 2.21 Galaxy Shop
• 2.22 Galaxy Wearable
• 2.23 PENUP (Galaxy S23 Ultra)
• 2.24 Calendar app on Galaxy S23
• 2.25 Reminder (Receiving notifications for to-do items)
• 2.26 Voice Recorder on Galaxy S23
• 2.27 My Files app
• 2.28 Clock
• 2.29 Calculator app on Galaxy S23
• 2.30 Game Launcher on Galaxy S23
• 2.31 Game Booster
• 2.32 SmartThings
• 2.33 Sharing content
• 2.34 Music Share
• 2.35 Smart View (Mirroring on a TV screen)
• 2.36 Link to Windows
• 2.37 Samsung DeX
• 2.38 Google apps

List of all pages of Galaxy S23 Online User Manual:

• Part 1: Getting Started with Galaxy S23
  • 1.1 Device layout and functions
  • 1.2 Charging the battery
  • 1.3 Nano-SIM card and eSIM on Galaxy S23
  • 1.4 Turning Galaxy S23 on and off
  • 1.5 Initial setup of Galaxy S23
  • 1.6 Samsung account on Galaxy S23
  • 1.7 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) to Galaxy S23
  • 1.8 Understanding the Galaxy S23 screen
  • 1.9 Notification panel on Galaxy S23
  • 1.10 Screen capture and screen record on Galaxy S23
  • 1.11 Entering text on Galaxy S23
• Part 2: Apps and Features on Galaxy S23
  • 2.1 Installing or uninstalling apps on Galaxy S23
  • 2.2 S Pen (Galaxy S23 Ultra only)
  • 2.3 Phone app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.4 Contacts app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.5 Messages app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.6 Camera
  • 2.7 Galaxy S23 Gallery app
  • 2.8 AR Zone on Galaxy S23
  • 2.9 Bixby on Galaxy S23
  • 2.10 Bixby Vision
  • 2.11 Multi window (Using multiple apps at once) on Galaxy S23
  • 2.12 Samsung Internet
  • 2.13 Samsung Wallet
  • 2.14 Samsung Pay
  • 2.15 Samsung Health
  • 2.16 Samsung Notes
  • 2.17 Samsung Members
  • 2.18 Samsung Kids
  • 2.19 Samsung Global Goals
  • 2.20 Samsung TV Plus
  • 2.21 Galaxy Shop
  • 2.22 Galaxy Wearable
  • 2.23 PENUP (Galaxy S23 Ultra)
  • 2.24 Calendar app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.25 Reminder (Receiving notifications for to-do items)
  • 2.26 Voice Recorder on Galaxy S23
  • 2.27 My Files app
  • 2.28 Clock
  • 2.29 Calculator app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.30 Game Launcher on Galaxy S23
  • 2.31 Game Booster
  • 2.32 SmartThings
  • 2.33 Sharing content
  • 2.34 Music Share
  • 2.35 Smart View (Mirroring on a TV screen)
  • 2.36 Link to Windows
  • 2.37 Samsung DeX
  • 2.38 Google apps
• Part 3: Settings
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Samsung account
  • 3.3 Connections
  • 3.4 Connected devices
  • 3.5 Modes and Routines
  • 3.6 Sounds and vibration
  • 3.7 Notifications
  • 3.8 Display
  • 3.9 Wallpaper and style
  • 3.10 Themes
  • 3.11 Home screen
  • 3.12 Lock screen
  • 3.13 Security and privacy
  • 3.14 Location
  • 3.15 Safety and emergency
  • 3.16 Accounts and backup
  • 3.17 Google
  • 3.18 Galaxy S23 Advanced features
  • 3.19 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
  • 3.20 Battery and device care
  • 3.21 Apps
  • 3.22 General management
  • 3.23 Software update
  • 3.24 About phone
• Part 4: Usage Notices
  • 4.1 Precautions for using the device
  • 4.2 Notes on package contents and accessories
  • 4.3 Maintaining water and dust resistance
  • 4.4 Dealing with Galaxy S23 overheating situations and solutions
• Part 5. Appendix
  • 5.1 Accessibility on Galaxy S23
  • 5.2 Galaxy S23 Troubleshooting
  • 5.3 Removing the battery

You may check other Galaxy S23 guides organized in the following 4 sections.

• Galaxy S23 new features guides. Galaxy S23 new features guides explain the new features of Galaxy S23 and show you how to use them.
• Galaxy S23 how-to guides. Galaxy S23 how-to guides show you how to use and customize Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra to meet your needs.
• Galaxy S23 camera guides. Galaxy S23 camera guides show you how to use Galaxy S23 camera features to shoot the best photos and videos with the top-notch camera system in Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra.
• Galaxy S23 accessories guides. Galaxy S23 accessories guides explore useful Galaxy S23 accessories and show you how to use them to protect your phone or increase your productivity (or fun).

Besides, you can read and download (in PDF format) the official Galaxy S23 user manual.

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