Sony PCH1001A Users Manual

Quick Start Guide

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:

PCH-1101 Series

Memory Card for the

PlayStation

Vita System

PlayStation®Vita Card

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PCH-1001/1101

SIM Card

Storage for applications downloaded from PlayStation games, and other content, including your photos and music.

Notices

Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the parts list included on the package for details.

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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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Network, saved data from

This card contains PS Vita format software. For some games, the PlayStation card also stores saved data and additional content.

Vita

Insert the memory card.

You need a SIM card to access a mobile network.

PCH-1101 Series

After completing step 1, insert the SIM card.

Some models of the PS Vita system come with the SIM card already installed. Refer to

Memory card slot cover

Memory Card

(power) button

Turn on your PS Vita system.

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

(power) button for

the package for details.

SIM card slot cover

SIM card

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Begin to set up your PS Vita system.

Peel the screen displaying the PlayStation®Vita logo by dragging it from the top right to the bottom left to start initial setup.

Drag

Slide while touching

Tap

Touch lightly and then raise your finger

Flick

Flick lightly

PCH-1101 Series

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.

After completing step 4, set up your PS Vita system to use a mobile network.

With a SIM card installed, the next step is to set up your PS Vita system to use a mobile network. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.

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

(Network

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

If you already have an account

You need an Internet connection to link your PS Vita system to your PlayStation 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".

 Select [Yes, I do], select [Use], and then

tap [Next].

 Connect to the Internet by selecting an

access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.

 Enter your PlayStation

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

Network account

Connecting to the Internet using a mobile network

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access point, close the Wi-Fi settings screen. The system will instead use the mobile network.

PCH-1101 Series

Network account.

Access points found

Home screen

Playing games and learning in Welcome Park

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

 Select [No, I don't], tap [Next], and follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Network services. To make full use of

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

(Settings) on the home screen.

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

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.

PlayStation®Store

Find and download the latest

games and videos.

PlayStation

PlayStation®Store access is subject to network availability.

Store is open 24

hours a day.

Take your PS Vita system

outside for an adventure. Your

footsteps are a treasure map.

near

Chat with your friends all over

Party

the world any time you want.

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Using the screen

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

LiveArea™ screen

Home screen

Info bar

Application

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 an e-mail 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

Application

Active applications

Peel (close) PS button

Audio output status Remaining battery

charge

Gate

indicator to see the new information.

(PS)

Playing games

PlayStation®VitaCard (Front)

PS Vita card slot cover

Insert the PlayStation®Vita card.

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

Downloading (purchasing) games from PlayStation®Store

You can buy games and game add-ons online. To do so, you need a PlayStation®Network account, an Internet connection and a memory card.

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

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

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 might be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data. See the User's Guide for details about saved data and trophies.

Ending a game

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

Removing the PlayStation®Vita card

PlayStation (Front)

PS Vita card slot cover

PS Vita card access indicator

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.

Vita Card

Standby mode and turning off the power completely

(power) button

Power cable

AC adaptor

USB cable

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

Press the (power) button. 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 the PS Vita system, connect it to a power source as shown in the diagram. While the system is charging, the times, refer to the User's Guide.

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

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

(power) button for two seconds.

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

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 all product documentation and retain it for future reference.

User's Guide

Explains how to set up and use the features of your PS Vita system. To read the User's Guide, tap [User's Guide] on the 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:

manuals.playstation.net/document/jp/xxx

(Settings) LiveArea™ screen.

Support website System update website

us.playstation.com/VITAqsg

Visit the Support Knowledge Center for additional details and technical information regarding your PS Vita system.

us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/xxxx

Visit the System Update website for information about PS Vita system software updates. System updates allow you to add features and improve system security. A message appears on the PS Vita screen when an update is required. It is recommended that you always use the latest version of the system software.