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Transfer video, music, photo files to Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

Microsoft Surface 2/Pro 2 is such an outstanding tablet that more and more people get found of this easy-to-use Windows tablet and are eager to preview images, watch videos and listen songs on it. While how to transfer videos, songs, photos and other media files to Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2? And what are the possible ways?transfer files to surface-2 pro-2

Here we’d like to share with you the easy ways to move videos, music, photo and other media files from computer to Surface 2/Pro 2.

The ways adding videos, pictures, documents and other media files to Surface 2/Pro 2

Part 1: Transfer videos, pictures and photo files to Surface 2/Pro via network

Surface 2/Pro 2 can access music, pictures, videos, and documents on computers that are part of your home network.

How to see the files and folders that have been shard on your net work?

Step 1: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
Step 2: Go to the Start screen and open File Explorer.
Step 3: Find the shared items under HomeGroup or Network.

NOTE: Don’t forget to turn on network sharing to allow Surface 2/Pro 2 to see computers on your network.

Part 2: Move videos, music, images from computer to Surface 2/Pro 2 with USB flash drive or memory card

Another way to move media files from computer hard disk to Surface 2/Pro 2 is with the help of USB flash drive or the memory card. Here are the detailed steps:

Step 1: Copy files onto a USB flash drive or memory card on your other computer.
Step 2: Insert the USB flash drive or memory card into Surface.
Step 3: Tap or click the notification that appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.

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Step 4: Tap or click Open folder to view files or Import photos and videos.
File Explorer opens.
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Step 5: Select the files or folders you want to add to Surface. Tap or click Home, and then tap or click Copy to.
Step 6: Select a location. For example, choose Documents if the flash drive or memory card contains documents.

How to transfer Blu-ray, DVD, iTunes and Amazon DRM, other unsupported video files to Surface 2/Pro 2?

When you have difficulty transferring or watching Blu-ray and DVD movies, iTunes and Amazon DRM protected videos, or other video types that Surface 2/Pro 2 are not compatible to this device, here is the right place you look for a workable solution.

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