PSVITA PlayStation Quick Start Guide

Welcome to the World of PlayStation

Using your PlayStation®Vita system for the first time

Welcome to your PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.
To use your PS Vita system, you need the following types of card media:

Quick Start Guide

English

PCH-1004 / PCH-1104

PCH-1104 Series

Memory card for the
PlayStation

This card stores applications downloaded
from PlayStation
games, and other content, including your
photos and music.

Notices

Some models of the PS

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Some games may require a PS

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Before you insert or remove a memory card or SIM card, check that the power is off. This helps prevent data corruption or loss.

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Vita system

Store, saved data from

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Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the package for content details.

Vita memory card. Refer to the game package or online compatibility notices for details.

This card contains PlayStation®Vita format
software. For some games, the
PlayStation
and additional content.

Insert the memory card.

PlayStation®Vita card

Vita card also stores saved data

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You need a compatible SIM card to access
a mobile network.

PCH-1104 Series

After completing step 1, insert the
SIM card.

Memory card
slot cover

Memory card
(front)

SIM card

SIM card slot cover
SIM card

(power) button

SIM card tray

Turn on your PS Vita system.

When turning on your system for the first time, press and hold down the (power) button for five
seconds. When the power comes on, the
If you need to charge the system, see "Charging" on the back of this guide.

(PS) button will light up blue once.

Begin to set up your PS Vita system.

To start making initial settings, peel the screen with your finger from the top right to the bottom left as
shown in the figure on the left.

Touchscreen gestures

Drag

Slide while touching

Select your language, time

zone, and the date and time.

Drag lists of items to scroll and find your choice.
Tap an item to select it, and then tap [Next].
To scroll quickly, flick the list of items.

Tap

Touch lightly and
then raise your finger

Flick

Flick lightly

PCH-1104 Series

After completing step 4, set up
your PS

Vita system to use a

mobile network.

With a SIM card installed, follow the on­screen instructions to set up your PS Vita
system to use a mobile network. If several
APN settings are displayed or if a PIN code
is required to unlock your SIM card, refer to
the SIM card’s manual.

To make these settings at a later time, after
completing initial setup, tap
Operator) on the home screen.

(Network

Link your PlayStation®Network* account to your PS Vita system.

If you already have an account

You need an Internet connection to link your
PlayStation
system. Find a location where you can connect
to a Wi-Fi access point. If you cannot connect to
the Internet, you must set up your system as
explained in "If you do not have an account".

Tap [Yes, I do], [Use], and then [Next].

Connect to the Internet by selecting an

Enter your PlayStation

Network account to your PS Vita

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access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.

Network account
information. Tap the text entry field, and then
enter text using the keyboard that appears.

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PCH-1104 Series

Connecting to the Internet using a
mobile network

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access
point, close the Wi-Fi Settings screen. If the
SIM card allows Internet access without
additional steps, your system automatically
connects to the Internet via the mobile
network. Refer to the manual in the SIM
package for details.

Access points found

Home screen

Connecting to the Internet

When an Internet connection is required, your system automatically searches for Wi-Fi access points,
and then the Wi-Fi settings screen appears. For details about connecting to a Wi-Fi access point,
refer to the access point documentation or contact the service provider or person who set it up.

If you do not have an account

Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PlayStation
PlayStation

Tap [No, I don't], and then tap [Next].

Network features, you must sign up for a PlayStation®Network account.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

Network services. To make full use of

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Complete initial setup.

Tap [OK] to complete initial setup of your PS Vita system. An introductory video will play. If you
entered your PlayStation
appears after the introductory video. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.

You can change settings later from

Network account information in step 5, a PlayStation®Network sign-in screen

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(Settings) on the home screen.

You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the
home screen.

Playing games and
learning in Welcome Park

In Welcome Park, have fun playing games
while learning the basic features of your PS
Vita system.

Digit Dash

Test your touchscreen

skills with this

number game.

Pic-Saw

Create puzzles from

your photos and

solve them.

PlayStation®Network offers great online features, such as shopping at PlayStation®Store and
communicating with friends.

Use these applications when you are connected to PlayStation®Network.

Find and download the latest

subject to network availability.

PS Store

games and videos.

PlayStation

Store access is

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Take your PS Vita system

outside for an adventure. Your

footsteps are a treasure map.

Additional age restrictions

near

may apply.

Chat with your friends all over

Party

the world any time you want.

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* PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store are subject to terms of use and are not available in all countries
and languages. See eu.playstation.com/legal for details. A wireless or mobile internet connection is required.
Users are responsible for broadband internet connection fees. Users must be 7 years or older and users
under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content and/or services. If you are setting up the
PS Vita system for a child, please use a sub-account and the parental control features.

" ", "PlayStation", " " and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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"SONY" and "

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your
PS Vita system, depending on the system software version in use.
Also, the illustrations and screen images used in this guide may vary from the actual product.

©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

" and "LIVEAREA" are trademarks of the same company.

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Using the screen

Start games and other applications from the home screen. You can run multiple games and applications at the same time.

LiveArea™ screen

Home screen

Info bar

Applications

Displays the number of
home screen pages

Application screen

Info bar

You can check the status of your PS Vita system on the info bar.

Notification indicator

When a notification or other new information
such as a message arrives, the
button lights up blue. Tap the notification

PS Vita system
communication status

When you tap the icon for an application on the home screen, the application's LiveArea™ screen appears.
On the LiveArea™ screen, tap the gate to start the application.

Home screen LiveArea™ screen Application screen

Active applications Audio output status Remaining battery

charge

indicator to see the new information.

(PS)

Application

Playing games

PS Vita card (Front)

Tap Tap

Peel (close) PS button

Gate

Insert the PlayStation®Vita card.

Your PS Vita card contains PlayStation®Vita format software. When the PS Vita card is inserted, the
icon for the game appears on the home screen.

Gameplay may require a PS Vita memory card. Insert a memory card before playing games.

PS Vita card slot cover

Downloading (purchasing) games from PlayStation®Store*

PlayStation®Store has a wide variety of content you can't buy anywhere else, such as games,
including free trial versions of the latest releases, and game add-ons that make the games you
have even more fun to play. To use PlayStation
an internet connection and a memory card.

Store, you need a PlayStation®Network account,

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Start the game.

On the home screen, tap the icon for the game. The LiveArea™ screen for the game appears. If you
are connected to the Internet, various details, such as the latest information about the game, appear
on the LiveArea™ screen.

Pausing a game

Start playing the game.

Tap [Start] on the gate on the LiveArea™ screen.

Saving data for a game

How to save data depends on the game. For details, see the instructions for the game.

If you use the saved data on the memory card or the PS Vita card on a different PS Vita system, there
may be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data. See the User's Guide for details about
saved data and trophies.

Quitting a game

Removing the PS Vita card

PS Vita card slot cover

PS Vita card (Front)

PS Vita card
access indicator

Press the (PS) button to pause a game
and return to the LiveArea™ screen. To resume
playing the game, tap [Continue] on the
LiveArea™ screen.

Press the (PS) button to return to the
LiveArea™ screen, and then peel the screen.

Press on the PS Vita card to release it, and then
remove the card.
Do not remove the PS Vita card when the
access indicator is blinking.

Standby mode and turning off the power completely

Turning off the screen while the application is still active (standby mode)

Press the
To exit standby mode, press the

Turning the power off completely

Press and hold the
When turning on the system the next time, press and hold the

Charging

To charge your PS Vita system, connect it to a power source as shown in the diagram on the left.
While the system is charging, the
charging times, refer to the User's Guide.

(power) button.

(power) button again or press the (PS) button.

(power) button for two seconds, and then tap [Power Off].

(power) button for two seconds.

(PS) button lights up orange. For details including approximate

Insert with the logo
facing up.

(power) button

AC adaptor

AC power cord

USB cable

Electrical outlet

Supporting documentation for your PS Vita system

Safety Guide

Contains precautions for the safe use of your PS Vita system,
system specifications, and service information.
Before using this product, carefully read the Safety Guide and
retain it for future reference.

Support Website System Update Website

eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/

Visit the Support website for additional information about using your
PS Vita system and for answers to technical questions.

User's Guide

To read the User's Guide, tap [User's Guide] on the
LiveArea™ screen. An internet connection is needed to read the User's
Guide.
You can also read the User's Guide on a PC by visiting the following website:

eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/manuals/

eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/system-software/

Visit the System Update website for information about PS Vita system
software updates.

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