Sony PlayStation Portable PSP-2001 Quick Reference

PSP-2001

3-218-749-11(1)

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Using the home menu

Introduction

GAME

Playing games

VIDEO

Playing video

MUSIC

Playing music

PHOTO

Displaying images

NETWORK

Connecting to the Internet

SETTINGS

Adjusting PSP® system settings

Busy icon:

This icon is displayed when a page is loading.

Category

Select a category using the left or right button.

Select an item using the up or down button.

Press the button to conﬁ rm the selected item.

Item

Icons displayed in the home menu vary depending on the system software version.

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This document describes basic operations of the PSP® system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online user's guide ( page 25): http://manuals.playstation.net/document/

Directional buttons:

Used to select

categories/items

button:

Cancels selected operations

button:

Conﬁ rms selected items

Home button:

Returns to the home

Select an icon, and then press the button to display the options menu.

While playing content, press the

button

to display the control panel.

button: Displays the options menu/control panel

Icons Options menu Control panel

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Checking the package contents

Preparation

Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact our technical support line at 1-800-345-7669 for assistance. Additional items may be included with certain models of this product. Please check against the contents listed on the product package.

PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system

Battery pack

AC adaptor

AC power cord

Printed materials

OME

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Checking the package contents

About the PSP® system documentation

The PSP® system documentation includes the following:

• Safety and Support

Before using the product, carefully read this document ﬁ rst. It contains safety information related to the use of the PSP® system, troubleshooting, speciﬁ cations and other information.

• Quick Reference (this document)

This document contains information on basic hardware operations of the PSP® system.

• User's Guide

(http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)

This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information related to the use of the PSP® system software ( page 25).

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Preparing the PSP® system for use

Preparation

Charging the battery

Before using the PSP® system for the ﬁ rst time after purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery.

Caution

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

•

Do not plug the AC power cord for the PSP® system into an

electrical outlet until you have made all other connections

Notice

Before inserting the battery pack, ﬁ nd the serial and model numbers listed within the battery compartment and make a record of the numbers for future reference.

1 Remove the battery cover.

While holding down the release button, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Release button

2 Insert the battery pack.

Align the bottom surface of the battery pack with the system to attach the battery.

Align the tabs of the battery cover with the system and snap it in place.

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Preparing the PSP® system for use

3 Attach the AC adaptor to charge the

battery.

The power indicator lights up in orange, indicating that charging has begun. The power indicator will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

Power indicator

To electrical outlet

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Initial setup

1 Slide the power/hold switch up.

Power/hold switch

The power indicator lights up in green, and the initial setup screen is displayed.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

make the initial settings.

When you have completed initial setup, the home menu (

page 2) is displayed.

• See "Using the on-screen keyboard" ( page 26) for information on entering characters.

• Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in

(Settings). See the user's guide (

page 25) for

details.

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Part names and functions

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System

WLAN switch (top)

Power/hold switch

(right side) (

page 10)

Hold indicator

( page 10)

Power indicator

( page 10)

LCD screen

L button

Directional buttons

Memory Stick Duo™

access indicator

( page 13)

WLAN access indicator

Lights up when using the

wireless LAN feature

Analog stick

Strap holder

Home button

Displays the home menu

Volume - button

Volume + button

Start button

Select button

R button

button button button button

Sound button

( page 9)

Display button

( page 9)

USB connector (top)

Left speaker

Right speaker

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Using the sound button

Press and release

Each time you press the button, the tone changes among HEAVY

POPS

JAZZ

UNIQUE OFF. *1

Press for more than one second

The sound is muted. *2

*1 : The tone can be changed only when using headphones.

Also, the tone setting is temporarily set to "OFF" during gameplay.

*2 : To clear muting, press the sound button again.

Using the display button

Press and release

Each time you press the button, the display changes among three levels of screen brightness. *1

Press for more than one second

The backlight turns off and the screen goes blank. *2

Press for more than ﬁ ve seconds

The system switches to video output mode (

page 18).

*1 : The highest level (level 4) can be selected only while the

PSP

system is plugged in using the AC adaptor.

*2 : To turn the backlight back on, press any of the PSP

system buttons.

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Part names and functions

Headphones with remote control

You can connect the PSP-2000 series headphones with remote control (sold separately). You can also connect commercially available headphones (with a stereo mini plug).

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Headphones

Remote control

The PSP-1000 series remote control cannot be used with the PSP-2000 series system.

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Basic operations

Use the power/hold switch to turn the system on or off, or to put it into sleep or hold mode.

WER

HOL

STAR

Power/hold switch

Power indicator

Hold indicator

Power/hold switch

Turning the system on / Putting into sleep mode

Slide up

B Turning the system off

Slide up and hold for more than three seconds

C Locking the system buttons*

Slide down

*All operations using system buttons are locked.

Power indicator

Solid green

Power on

Solid orange

Charging

Flashing green

Charge level is low

Light off

Power off/in sleep mode

Hold indicator

Solid yellow

In hold mode

Power and sleep mode functions

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Sleep mode

If the PSP® system is switched to sleep mode, the software that is playing will be paused. When sleep mode is cleared, you can begin playback from the point where the system entered sleep mode.

• To clear sleep mode, slide the power/hold switch up again. During video or audio playback, you can press the

button of the remote control to clear sleep mode.

• Some software may prevent the system from entering sleep mode.

Power and sleep mode functions

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Playing content

Basic operations

UMD™ content

1 Place your ﬁ nger in the indentation on

the top of the system to open the disc cover.

2 Insert a UMD™ and close the disc cover.

Check that the disc cover is tightly closed. The icon is displayed in the home menu.

Do not touch the recorded surface.

3 Select the icon, and then press the

button.

Playback begins.

• Press the home button to quit a game.

• To remove the UMD™, stop playback and then open the disc cover.

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Playing content

Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)

Warning

Keep Memory Stick Duo™ media out of the reach of small children, as the media could be swallowed by accident.

1 Open the slot cover. 2 Press the Memory Stick Duo™ media

until fully inserted.

The icon is displayed in the home menu.

Slot cover

Front side

3 Select the icon, and then press the

button.

A list of content that can be played is displayed.

To remove the Memory Stick Duo™ media, press the media once in the direction of the arrow.

Notice

When the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator ( page 8) is lit, do not eject the Memory Stick Duo™ media, turn off the system, or put the system into sleep mode. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.

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Checking the battery charge level

Basic operations

Methods of charging the battery

You can use either of the following methods to charge the battery.



Using the AC adaptor

When you connect the AC adaptor to the PSP® system and insert the plug for the power cord into an electrical socket, charging will begin (

page 6).



Using a USB cable (sold separately)

Use a USB cable to connect the PSP® system to a device equipped with a USB connector, such as a personal computer. When you turn on the PSP

system and select

(USB Connection) under (Settings), the power

indicator will turn orange and charging will begin.

• You can connect a Mini-B (5-pin) type USB cable to the USB connector of the PSP® system.

• For details about the charging time or duration, refer to the supplied Safety & Support manual.

Battery charge level

There is plenty of power left.

The battery is getting low.

The battery has almost run out.

No battery power remains. The power indicator ﬂ ashes green. Recharge the battery.

Depending on the usage conditions and environmental factors, the charge level display may vary from the actual charge level.

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Copying music/videos/images

Basic operations

Copy music/video/image ﬁ les to Memory Stick Duo™ media and play or view ﬁ les on the PSP® system. Copy methods vary depending on the device and software in use as well as ﬁ le type. The following instructions are based on the most common copying methods.

Music/video/image source



To a PC



To a PSP

system

Examples:

Audio CD

Digital video camera

Digital still camera

USB cable

Mini-B (5-pin) type

• If using a USB cable, connect the cable to the PSP® system and the PC, select (USB Connection) under

(Settings) and then press the button.

• You can connect to a PC with an operating system that supports the USB mass storage class.

• Instead of a USB cable, you can use a Memory Stick USB reader/writer (not included) or a PC with a Memory Stick™ slot.*

* A Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a

Sony product sold separately) is required if your device can handle only a standard-size Memory Stick™.

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