Help What is needed to use USB on Galaxy Tab 10.1?

[jaypeecee]

Hi folks,

Sorry for what may seem like a silly question but what do I need to connect peripherals to the Tab 10.1 using USB?

I realize that, from a hardware point of view, I need to get a suitable adaptor. It would appear that these are available from Amazon. But, what next? Do I need to install drivers, etc? I see that there are several USB apps on Android Market - should I install one of these?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

JPC

 

[Szadzik]

Unless ou want to install a USB device that has file system different than FAT32, you will be fine, nothing else is needed.

 

[jaypeecee]

Hi Szadzik,

Many thanks for your help. I'll go with that!

JPC

 

[jaypeecee]

Unless ou want to install a USB device that has file system different than FAT32, you will be fine, nothing else is needed.

Szadzik,

Can the SGT10.1 be connected via USB to a USB printer? Again, do I need to install drivers or anything else on the tab?

Thanks.

JPC

 

[mmpotash]

The power cord is the USB connector.

 

[Szadzik]

Szadzik,

Can the SGT10.1 be connected via USB to a USB printer? Again, do I need to install drivers or anything else on the tab?

Thanks.

JPC

I know it supports wireless printing,but have not heard about connecting it via USB. I doubt it would work as probably drivers would be missing.

 

[mattbourge]

The power cord is the USB connector.

Yes it is but he is wanting to go the other direction. Like plug a USB mouse into the tab, I have the dongle and have tried that flawlessly. No extra drivers needed.

 

[jaypeecee]

Thanks, guys. Looks like I need to consider a WiFi-enabled printer as I don't want the hassle of having to fire up my laptop just to print a document.

JPC