Hint
The battery pack lifespan varies depending on how it is stored, the conditions of use and environmental factors, such as temperature.
Replacing the battery pack
For safety reasons, turn off the system and remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before replacing the battery pack. Also read "Battery pack precautions" (page 17) before handling the battery pack.
Hint
If the system is left unused after the battery pack has been removed, the date and time settings may be reset. If this occurs, the date and time setting screen will be displayed the next time the PSP™ system is turned on.
Storing the battery pack
When the system will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack from the system. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.
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Playing a game
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Select from the home menu.
Insert a UMD™ (page 33).
The UMD™ icon is displayed.
3 With the game icon selected, press the button.
The game starts.
Icons displayed under Game
In addition to playing games, the following features are available under Game.
You can use ad hoc mode (page 108) to receive Game Sharing game data from another PSP™ system. For details,
refer to the software manual supplied with the game.
Saved Data Utility
You can copy, delete or view information about saved data on a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 45).
UMD™
You can play games. If you select the icon, a thumbnail is displayed.
You can update the system software of the PSP™ PSP™ Update system. This icon is displayed only when a UMD™
that contains update data is inserted (page 121).
Memory Stick™
You can perform an update by accessing the update data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 121).
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Hints
•If (Restricted Content) is displayed when you select the
(UMD™) icon, parental control restrictions have been set on the system. You must enter the password as described
below to access the game. See "Parental Control Level" (page 103) for details.
1 Select (Restricted Content), and then press the
button.
2Enter the 4-digit password using the directional buttons, and then press the button.
•If you press the home button during gameplay, you can check the remaining battery
power.
• Title names and thumbnail images used in this manual are not of actual products.
Quitting a game
1 Press the home button while playing a game.
The message "Do you want to quit the game?" is displayed.
2 Select "Yes", and then press the button.
The game ends and the home menu is displayed.
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You can view game information or copy or delete saved data by displaying the options menu.
1 Select an icon, and then press the button.
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Closing the options menu
Press the button or the
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List of options
The options menu items available vary depending on the icon selected.
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Copying and deleting saved data
You can copy or delete saved game data that is saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ using the saved data utility.
Copying saved data
You can copy saved data to another Memory Stick Duo™. It is recommended that important data be copied as a backup.
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Delete data in the destination Memory Stick Duo™ or replace it with another Memory Stick Duo™. If you display the options menu (page 44), you can delete saved data or check the amount of free space available.
Hint
Depending on the type of Memory Stick Duo™ used, the file size displayed for the same data item may vary.
Deleting saved data
You can delete saved data on a Memory Stick Duo™ by selecting "Delete" in step 3 of "Copying saved data".
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Watching a video
You can watch UMD™VIDEO and videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
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Icons displayed under Video
UMD™
You can play UMD™VIDEO. If you select the icon, a thumbnail is displayed.
Memory Stick™ You can play video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
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Hints
•If (Restricted Content) is displayed when you select the
(UMD™) icon, parental control restrictions have been set on the system. Enter the password as described below
to access the video. See "Parental Control Level" (page 103) for details about the parental control feature.
1 Select (Restricted Content), and then press the
button.
2Enter the 4-digit password using the directional buttons, and then press the button.
•If you press the home button or select button during video playback, the home menu will be shown on the screen while the paused image of the video is displayed. If you press the button again, the home menu is cleared.
•You can adjust the tone or mute the sound using the sound button (page 36).
•For a list of file types that can be played on the PSP™ system, see "Files that can be played" (page 125).
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Stopping playback
1 Press the button during video playback.
The video will stop.
Hint
In most cases, the next time you play the video, playback will resume from the previous stopping point.
Playing a video from the beginning
If you want to play a UMD™VIDEO from the beginning, select "Play from Beginning" in the options menu (page 56), and then press the
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You can perform the following operations using the on-screen control panel.
Notice
Depending on the UMD™VIDEO, playback conditions may be set in advance by the software developer. In such cases, certain options may not be available, even if you follow the instructions in this manual.
1 Press the button during video playback.
The control panel is displayed.
Control panel
2 Select an icon, and then press the button.
Clearing the control panel
Press the button or the
button.
List of operations
The icons displayed when playing a UMD™VIDEO are different from those displayed when playing a video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
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Viewing playback status and related information
1 Select from the control panel during playback, and then press the
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Clearing display
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The items displayed when playing a UMD™VIDEO are different from those displayed when playing a video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
Changing the Screen Mode
Changes the size of the viewable image on the screen.
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Playback from a selected scene
You can play from a specified chapter or time.
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The specified section begins to play.
Hint
Setting method may differ when playing video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
Adjusting the UMD™Video volume
The volume can be adjusted if the audio output level of the UMD™ is low.
1 Select from the control panel, and then press the
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Each time you press the button, the volume will change as follows:
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Fast Reverse/Fast Forward
1 During playback, select or
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Returning to normal playback
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While using Fast Reverse or Fast Forward, select or
from the control panel, and then press the
button to switch between three speed options.
Slow playback
1 During playback, select from the control panel, and then press the
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Returning to normal playback
Select from the control panel, and then press the
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Selecting or
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button, will also start slow playback. If
(Fast Forward) is selected, slow playback will continue only as long as the
button is held.
Playing repeatedly
You can play the entire disc or a chapter repeatedly.
1 Select from the control panel, and then press the
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Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes as follows:
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You can specify a section of video that you want to play repeatedly.
1 During playback, select from the control panel, and then press the
button at the beginning of the section to be repeated.
The starting point, point A, is set.
2 Press the button at the end of the section to be repeated.
The ending point, point B, is set and the specified section begins to play repeatedly.
Clearing A-B Repeat
Select or
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You can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons or the remote control.
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Hint
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