Sony PSP-1003 User Manual

Instruction manual
PSP-1003
TM
2-675-374-32(1)

WARNINGS

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC60825-1:
2001.
• This product is intended for ages 6 and up.
• Avoid prolonged use of the PSP™ system. To help prevent eye strain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.
• If you experience any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the system immediately. If symptoms persist, consult with your physician. – Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar to motion sickness – Discomfort or pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears, hands or arms
Regulatory information
• The nameplate is located in the battery compartment of the unit.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the R&TTE Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
• This equipment complies with EN55022 Class B and EN55024 for use in following areas: residential, commercial and light-industrial.
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WARNINGS
A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 3AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used .If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Photosensitivity
Always play in a well lit environment. Take regular breaks, 15 minutes every hour. Avoid playing when tired or suffering from lack of sleep. Some individuals are sensitive to flashing or flickering lights or geometric shapes and patterns, may have an undetected epileptic condition and may experience epileptic seizures when watching television or playing videogames. Consult your doctor before playing videogames if you have an epileptic condition and immediately should you experience any of the following symptoms whilst playing: dizziness, altered vision, muscle twitching, other involuntary movement, loss of awareness, confusion and/or convulsions.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
Avoid prolonged use of the PSP™ system. Take a 15 minute break every hour. Stop using the PSP™ system immediately if you experience an unpleasant sensation or pain in your hands, wrists or arms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
Headphones
Adjust your headphone volume so that surrounding sounds can be heard. If you experience ringing or any discomfort in your ears, discontinue use of your Headphones.
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Radio waves
Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause malfunctions and possible injuries.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless networking feature.
• Keep the PSP™ system at least 20 cm away from a pacemaker or other medical devices when using the wireless networking feature.
• Do not carry the PSP™ system in a breast pocket if you use a pacemaker.
• Turn off your PSP™ system immediately, if you have any reason to suspect that interference is occurring with your pacemaker.
• Do not use the wireless networking feature in the following locations: – Areas where its use is prohibited, such as in airplanes or hospitals. Abide by
medical institution regulations when using the PSP™ system on their premises. Additionally, you may be violating air safety regulations punishable by fines by using the wireless networking feature in an airplane
or by using the PSP™ system during takeoff or landing. – Crowded areas. – Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of automated
equipment.
• Use caution when using the wireless networking feature in a vehicle, as radio waves may affect electronic equipment in some vehicles.
Where you see this symbol on any of our electrical products or packaging, it indicates that the relevant electrical product should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product, please dispose of it in accordance with any applicable local laws or requirements for disposal of electrical equipment. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in treatment and disposal of electrical waste.
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GAME page 41
• Playing games
• Managing saved data
VIDEO page 45
• Playing UMD™VIDEO
• Playing videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
MUSIC page 58
• Playing UMD™MUSIC
• Playing music saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
PHOTO page 71
• Displaying images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
• Playing slideshows
NETWORK page 85
• Using the Internet
• Using the LocationFree™ Player
SETTINGS page 93
• Adjusting PSP™ system settings
• Creating video, photo or network settings
• Connecting to devices using the USB connector
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Usi
ng the Home Menu
The basic operation of the PSP™ system starts from the Home Menu. Press the HOME button to display the Home Menu and use the directional buttons to navigate the horizontal and vertical icon bars.
Select a category
Select an item
Basic button operations
Directional buttons:
HOME
VOL
HOME button:
Used to select on-screen items
POWER
HOLD
SELECT
START
Displays the Home Menu
button:
Displays the options menu for selected items
Cancels selected
button:
operations
button:
Confirms selected items
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WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Pack precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
x Preparation
Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparing the PSP™ system for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting the Headphones with Remote Control . . . . . . 27
x Basic operations
Turning the PSP™ system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inserting a UMD™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inserting a Memory Stick Duo™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Avoiding unintended operation of the PSP™ system . . . . . 34
Using the sound button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the display button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
x Game
Playing a game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Game options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Copying and deleting saved data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
x Video
Watching a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Operating with PSP™ system buttons
or the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Video options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Saving videos on a Memory Stick Duo™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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x Music
Listening to music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Operating with PSP™ system buttons
or the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Music options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Transferring and saving music on a
Memory Stick Duo™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
x Photo
Viewing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Operating with PSP™ system buttons
or the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Photo options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Playing slideshows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Saving images on a Memory Stick Duo™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
x Network
Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using RSS Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
RSS Channel options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
x Settings
Settings for the PSP™ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Theme Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Date & Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Power Save Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
How to use the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
x Additional information
PSP™ updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Compatible media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
For further details about the PSP™ system, please visit http://www.yourpsp.com
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Precautions

Carefully read the supplied instructions before use. Retain them for future reference.
Safety
This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free operation, follow these guidelines:
• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.
• Regularly inspect the AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord for damage and for dust build-up around the power plug or electrical outlet.
• Stop use, unplug the AC Power Cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes too hot to touch.
Use and handling
• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from your face.
• Avoid prolonged use of the PSP™ system. To help prevent eyestrain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.
• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small children, as small children may swallow small parts such as Memory Stick Duo™.
• Do not use the system while driving or riding a bicycle. Looking at the screen or operating the system while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle may result in a traffic accident.
• Do not use the system or accessories near water.
• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not expose the system or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not leave the system or accessories in a car with the windows closed (particularly in summer).
• Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or steam.
• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the system or accessories.
• Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are tilted, unstable or subject to vibration.
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• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and do not subject the devices to strong physical shock. Sitting down with the PSP™ system in a pocket or placing the system in the bottom of a backpack along with heavy objects may cause damage to the system.
• Do not forcibly twist the PSP™ system or expose the system to strong physical shock during gameplay, as doing so can damage the system or cause the disc cover to open, ejecting the disc. Handle the analog stick with care.
• Do not put heavy objects on the system or accessories.
• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the system or accessories.
• Do not touch the system or AC Adaptor for an extended period of time while in use. Depending on the condi tions of use, the system or the AC Adaptor may reach temperatures of 40° C or more . Extended contact under these conditions may cause low-temperature burns*.
* Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is in contact with objects of
the AC relatively low temperatures (40° C or more) for an extended period of time.
AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord use
• Do not touch the plug of the AC Power Cord with wet hands.
• Do not touch the AC Power Cord, AC Adaptor or the system, if connected to an electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.
• Do not use a power source other than the supplied Battery Pack, AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord.
• Do not allow dust or foreign mat ter to build up around the system or accessory connectors. If there is dust or foreign matter on the system's connectors or the AC Power Cord, wipe it off with a dry cloth before connecting. Dust or other matter on the connectors can result in fire or electrical shock.
• Unplug the AC Power Cord from the electrical outlet and remove the Battery Pack from the system before cleaning or when you do not intend to use the system for an extended period of time.
• Protect the AC Power Cord from being walked on or compressed particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the system.
• When disconnecting the AC Power Cord, hold it by the plug and pull straight out from the electrical socket. Never pull by the cord and do not pull at an angle.
• Do not use the system to play games, video or music when the system is covered with any type of fabric. If you want to pause or temporarily store the system while playing games, video or music, put the system in Sleep Mode before placing it in the Pouch.
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Precautions
• Do not connect the AC Power Cord to a voltage transformer or inverter.
Connecting the AC Power Cord to a voltage transformer for overseas travel or an inverter for use in an automobile may cause heat to build up in the AC Adaptor and may cause burns or a malfunction.
LCD screen
• The LCD screen is made of glass and may crack if subjected to excessive
force.
• Red, blue or green spots (bright spots) or black spots (dark spots) may appear
in certain locations on the LCD screen. The appearance of such spots is a normal occurrence associated with LCD screens and is not a sign of a malfunction. LCD screens are made using highly precise technology. However, a very small number of dark pixels or continuously lit pixels exist on each screen. Also, a distorted image may remain on the screen for several seconds after the system has been turned off.
• Direct exposure to sunlight may damage the system's LCD screen.
• When using the system in a cold environment, you may notice shadows on
the graphics or the screen may appear darker than usual. This is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to normal when the temperature rises.
• Do not leave still images displayed on the screen for an extended period of
time. This may cause a faint image to be left permanently on the screen.
Memory Stick Duo™
For best results, follow these guidelines:
• Do not touch the connector area (A) with your hands or with metal objects.
• Do not press hard when writing on the memo area (B).
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo™ into a device designed to accept only
standard-size Memory Stick™ media.
• Do not use or store a Memory Stick Duo™ in the following:
– Places subject to high temperatures, such as in a hot vehicle – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Locations that are very humid or conducive to corrosion
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• Use the supplied case to carry or store the Memory Stick Duo™.
• When using Memory Stick Duo™ media without an erasure prevention switch, take care not to overwrite or delete data by accident. If your Memory Stick Duo™ media has an erasure prevention switch, you can prevent data from being saved, edited, or deleted by setting the switch in the LOCK position.
x Recorded data
Do not use the Memory Stick Duo™ in the following ways, as doing so may result in data loss or corruption:
• Removing the Memory Stick Duo™ or turning off the system while it is loading or saving data or being formatted.
• Using it in a location that is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is usually not possible to recover the software or data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates accept no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from software, data loss or corruption.
Pouch
• If you want to pause or temporarily store the system while playing games or video, put the system in Sleep Mode before placing it in the Pouch. This may help to avoid overheating.
• Put both the PSP™ system and the Remote Control in Hold Mode to help prevent unintended operation.
Never disassemble the system or accessories
Use the PSP™ system and accessories according to the instructions in this manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the system, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is provided. Disassembling will void the system warranty and may be harmful. The LCD screen, in particular, contains dangerous, high-voltage parts, and the laser beam for reading UMD™ may cause visual impairment if exposed directly to the eyes.
Using the access point
When using the PSP™ system's 'Scan' function to select the wireless LAN access point, access points that are not intended for public use may be
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displayed. Only connect to a personal access point that you are authorized to use, or one that is available through a public wireless LAN or hotspot service.
Overseas use
When travelling note any applicable wireless regulations.
Moisture condensation
If the PSP™ system or UMD™ is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens inside the system or on the UMD™. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the UMD™ and turn off and unplug the system. Do not put the UMD™ back in until the moisture evaporates (this may take several hours). If the system still does not operate properly, contact the appropriate PSP™ customer service helpline which can be found within every PSP™ format software manual.
UMD™ handling
• Do not touch the opening on the rear of the disc (recorded surface of the disc)
with your fingers.
• Do not allow dust, sand, foreign objects or other types of dirt to get on the
disc.
• If the UMD™ becomes dirty, gently wipe the exterior and recorded surfaces
of the UMD™ using a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or other chemicals.
Cleaning
For safety reasons, unplug the AC Power Cord from the electrical outlet and remove the Battery Pack from the system before cleaning.
x Cleaning the exterior surface excluding LCD screen
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior of the PSP™ system.
x Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
x Cleaning the connectors
• Do not use when the connectors of the system, AC Adaptor or the AC Power
Cord are not clean. Remove the dirt with a dry cloth. If used when dirty, the flow of electrical current may be obstructed.
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• If the Headphones or Remote Control connectors become dirty, this could cause noise or interruptions in sound. Wipe the connectors with a dry, soft cloth to keep in a clean condition.
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Precautions

Battery Pack precautions

Warnings
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Battery Pack.
Contact with the material can result in injury or burns to the eyes or skin. Even if foreign substances are not immediately visible, chemical changes in the material can result in injuries occurring at a later time.
If you come into contact with material from a leaking Battery Pack, take the following actions:
• If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately rinse the eyes with clean water and seek medical attention.
• If the material comes into contact with the skin or clothes, immediately rinse the affected area with clean water. Consult your physician if inflammation or soreness develops.
Handle the Battery Pack with care.
The Battery Pack may explode or present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is not handled carefully.
• Do not allow the Battery Pack to come into contact with fire or subject it to extreme temperatures such as in direct sunlight, in a vehicle exposed to the sun or near a heat source.
• Do not cause the Battery Pack to short-circuit.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the Battery Pack.
• Prevent damage to the Battery Pack. Do not carry or store the Battery Pack with metal items such as coins or keys. If damaged, discontinue use.
• Do not throw or drop the Battery Pack or subject it to strong physical shock.
• Do not put heavy objects on or apply pressure to the Battery Pack.
• Do not allow the Battery Pack to come into contact with liquids. If it becomes wet, discontinue use until it is completely dry.
• Keep the Battery Pack out of the reach of small children.
• If the PSP™ system will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the Battery Pack and store it in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.
• Use only the supplied Battery Pack or a replacement marked for use with the PSP™ system.
• Use only the designated AC Adaptor to charge the Battery Pack.
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Preparation

Checking the package contents

Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact the appropriate PSP™ customer service helpline which can be found within every PSP™ format software manual.
s PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system
POWER
D
HOL
5V
ART T S
SELECT
VOL
HOME
s Battery Pack
s AC Adaptor
s UMD™ software
s Printed Materials
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Supplied with the Value Pack:
s
Headphones* with Remote Control
* Ear Friendly Headphones
s Memory Stick Duo™ (32 MB)
s Wrist strap
s Pouch
s Cloth

Part names and functions

System front
HOME
VOL
Preparation
POWER
SELECT
HOLD
START
A L button
B directional buttons
C Memory Stick Duo™ access
indicator
Lights up when saving and loading data
D WLAN access indicator
Lights up when using the wireless networking feature
E analog stick
Can be used with games that support analog operation. To optimize the analog stick's functionality, with the "System Information" screen under "System Settings" ( page 100) displayed, you can rotate the analog stick in a circular motion to adjust its range of movement.
F strap holder
Attach as shown in the diagram.
HOME
G left speaker
H HOME button
Displays the Home Menu
I volume – button
Turns the volume down
J volume + button
Turns the volume up
Part names and functions
VOL
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K LCD screen
L display button
Adjusts screen brightness (page37)
M sound button
Adjusts the tone ( page 35)
N SELECT button
O START button
P R button
Q button
R button
S button
T button
U POWER indicator
Lights up, flashes or changes colour to indicate system status ( page 28)
V HOLD indicator
Turns yellow when in Hold Mode ( page 34)
W right speaker
System rear
UMD
PUSH
A battery cover C disc cover
B PUSH button
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System top
L
OPEN
R
A IR port C OPEN latch
B USB connector
System bottom
5V
DC IN
A headset connector C DC IN 5V connector
B charging terminals
Preparation
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System left side
R:WLAN on r:WLAN off
A Memory Stick Duo™ slot B WLAN switch
Turns on the wireless networking feature
System right side
R:POWER switch r:HOLD switch
A POWER/HOLD switch
Turns the system on and off, puts in Sleep Mode ( pages 28, 30) and locks the system buttons (page34)
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Headphones with Remote Control
The Headphones with Remote Control are supplied with the Value Pack.
Preparation
Remote Control front
A . button
B > button
C volume + button
Turns the volume up
D volume – button
Turns the volume down
E u button
AC Adaptor
Remote Control side
VOL
A HOLD switch
Locks the operation of the Remote Control. Note that this button does not lock the buttons of the PSP™ system
B Clip
A AC Adaptor B AC Power Cord
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Preparing the PSP™ system for use
P
Before using the PSP™ system for the first time after purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery.
Getting started 1: Inserting the Battery Pack
1 Remove the battery cover.
Hold down the PUSH button and slide the battery cover open.
PUSH
UMD
2 Insert the Battery Pack.
Align the bottom surface of the Battery Pack with the system to attach.
PUSH
UMD
3 Replace the battery cover.
2 Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow until it locks firmly into place.
PUSH
UMD
1 Align the tabs.
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Getting started 2: Charging
DC IN
5V
Cautions
• 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.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN 5V connector on the
bottom of the system.
POWER
HOLD
SELECT START
AC Adaptor
2 Plug the AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
Preparation
SELECT START
POWER
HOLD
AC Power Cord
To electrical outlet
The POWER indicator lights up in orange, indicating that charging has begun. The POWER indicator will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
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3 Unplug the AC Power Cord from the electrical outlet and
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the system.
Hint
For information on how to charge the battery, see "Battery" ( page 38).
Getting started 3: Initial setup
1 Turn on the PSP™ system ( page 28).
The POWER indicator lights up in green, and the initial setup screen is displayed.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to make settings for
system language, time zone, date and time and nickname.
When you have completed initial setup, the Home Menu ( page 7) is displayed.
Hints
• See "How to use the keyboard" ( page 122) for information on how to enter characters.
• Settings made during initial setup can be changed in (Settings). See "System Settings" ( page 97) and "Date & Time Settings" ( page 102) for details.
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Connecting the Headphones with Remote Control

1 Connect the Headphones to the PSP™ system.
Headphones
HOME
VOL
Remote Control
1 Plug the Headphones into the Remote Control. 2 Plug the Headphones into the headset connector on the bottom of the
system.
Hints
• The Remote Control is exclusively for use with the PSP™ system and cannot be used with
other devices. Remote controls made for use with other devices cannot be used to operate the PSP™ system.
• The ear friendly Headphones are specifically designed to limit sound pressure level to a
maximum of 90dB.
Preparation
Connecting the Headphones with Remote Control
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Basic operations

Turning the PSP™ system on and off
Turning the system on
1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up.
SELECT
POWER
HOLD
START
The POWER indicator lights up in green, and the Home Menu is displayed.
Hints
• If the PSP™ system is turned on with a UMD™ inserted, the UMD™ will begin playback automatically.
• The system can be used with the AC Adaptor connected. In this case, charging will begin automatically. The POWER indicator lights up in orange while charging.
• Do not use the PSP™ system with the AC Adaptor when the Battery Pack is not inserted in the system. If the AC Adaptor is disconnected suddenly, it may result in damage to the system.
POWER indicator
The colour and condition (solid or flashing) of the light indicates system status.
Solid green Power on
Solid orange Charging
Flashing green Charge level is low
Light off Power off/in Sleep Mode
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Turning the system off
1 Hold the POWER/HOLD switch in the up position for more
than three seconds.
The POWER indicator flashes and then turns off, indicating that the system is turned off.
Basic operations
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Using 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.
Notices
• Do not put the system in Sleep Mode while the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator is on. This may cause data loss or corruption.
• If the battery runs out while in Sleep Mode, when you clear Sleep Mode, the system will not return to the screen that was displayed before entering Sleep Mode. It is recommended that you save game data before you put the system in Sleep Mode.
Putting into Sleep Mode
1 With the system turned on, slide the POWER/HOLD switch
up.
SELECT
POWER
HOLD
START
The POWER indicator flashes and then turns off, and the system enters Sleep Mode.
Hint
Some software cannot be put in Sleep Mode.
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Clearing Sleep Mode
1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up again.
Sleep Mode is cleared.
Hints
• You can also clear Sleep Mode by pressing the u (Play/Pause) button of the remote
control, if the system was put in Sleep Mode during music or video playback.
• After clearing Sleep Mode with video or music content, you can resume playback from
the point where the system entered Sleep Mode by following the steps below.
With the icon for the video selected, do any of the following:
Video
Music saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
- Press the START button or button.
- Press the u button of the remote control.
- Select "Play" from the options menu ( page 55).
With the icon for the Memory Stick Duo™ selected, do any of the following:
- Press the START button.
- Press the u button of the remote control.
- Select "Play" from the options menu ( page 66).
Basic operations
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Inserting a UMD™
Notice
Do not eject a UMD™ during playback.
1 Slide the OPEN latch on the PSP™ system top.
The disc cover opens.
2 Insert a UMD™.
With the disc label facing the system rear, slide the UMD™ in the direction of the arrow until it is fully inserted.
Do not touch the recorded surface.
O
P E
N
OPEN latch
R
L
3 Close the disc cover.
Ejecting the UMD™
Slide the OPEN latch on the system top to open the disc cover.
Hint
When ejecting, hold the PSP™ system in an upright position (as shown in the diagram above).
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Inserting a UMD™
Inserting a Memory Stick Duo™
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 and insert the Memory Stick Duo™.
Front side
Open the slot cover in the direction of the arrow.
Ejecting the Memory Stick Duo™
Open the slot cover and press the Memory Stick Duo™ in the direction of the arrow to eject.
Notice
When the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator is lit, the PSP™ system is saving or loading data. Do not eject the Memory Stick Duo™, turn off the system or put the PSP™ system in Sleep Mode while the indicator is lit. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
Press until fully inserted.
Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator
Basic operations
HOME
Inserting a Memory Stick Duo™
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Avoiding unintended operation of the PSP™ system
1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch down.
SELECT
POWER
HOLD
ST
A
RT
The switch locks into place.
The HOLD indicator turns yellow, indicating that the system buttons are locked.
Clearing Hold Mode
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to its original position.
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Using the sound button

The sound button is used to adjust the tone and to mute the sound for audio playback and for key tones.
Adjusting the tone
Tone can only be adjusted when using the Headphones.
1 Press the sound button.
POWER
HOLD
SELECT START
Each time you press the button, the tone changes as follows:
HEAVY Strengthens both bass and treble to produce an intense sound
POPS Strengthens the mid-range; ideal for vocals
JAZZ Strengthens both bass and treble to produce a balanced sound
UNIQUE Strengthens bass, treble and mid-range sound
OFF Normal tone
Hint
The tone setting is temporarily set to "OFF" during gameplay.
Basic operations
Turning off the sound (mute)
1 Hold down the sound button for more than one second.
The sound will be muted.
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Clearing mute
You can clear mute by any of the following methods:
• Pressing the sound button
• Pressing the volume + or volume - button on the system or on the Remote Control
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Using the display button

The display button is used to adjust screen brightness.
Adjusting screen brightness
1 Press the display button.
POWER
HOLD
SELECT START
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(Level 4)
Darker
Brighter
Hint
Level 4 can be selected only while the PSP™ system is plugged in using the AC Adaptor.
Turning off the backlight
1 Hold down the display button for more than one second.
The backlight will turn off and the screen will go blank. If you press any of the system buttons, the screen will be displayed again.
Basic operations
Using the display button
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Battery

Battery charge level
The battery charge level is displayed on the screen.
Battery charge level
Estimating the remaining battery power
There is plenty of power left.
The battery is getting low.
The battery has almost run out.
No battery power remains. The POWER indicator flashes green. Recharge the battery.
Hints
• If the POWER indicator flashes green, save game progress and recharge the battery. If the battery runs out before you save, game progress will be lost.
• The charge level display may vary slightly from the actual charge level, depending on the usage conditions and environmental factors, such as temperature. If the display is not correct, use the Battery Pack until it is completely out of power and then recharge. Note that the display may not be accurate in the following conditions: – if the battery is used for extended periods in conditions of high temperature – if the battery is not used for a long time after recharging – if the battery has been recharged many times
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Battery
• Battery charge level can also be checked in "Battery Information" under "System
Settings" ( page 98).
• If the PSP™ system is left unused after the battery runs out, the date and time settings may
be reset. If this occurs, the date and time setting screen will be displayed the next time the system is turned on.
• The battery cannot be recharged when the WLAN feature is in use.
Estimated battery duration
Basic operations
Game Approximately 3 - 6 hours
Video playback Approximately 3 - 5 hours
*1 Based on tests conducted using the supplied Battery Pack, with the system in single
player mode, with Headphones with Remote Control in use, and with wireless LAN not in use.
*2 Based on tests conducted using variables of system speakers versus Headphones,
volume level and screen brightness level.
*1
*2
Hint
Battery duration may vary depending on the type of content being played or usage conditions such as screen brightness and environmental factors. As the battery ages, lower battery duration will result.
Estimating the battery charge time
When using the supplied Battery Pack, it takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to fully charge the battery using the AC Adaptor after the battery has run out.
Hints
• Charge in a temperature of 10°C to 30°C. Charging may not be as effective in other
environments.
• Charging may take longer when the system is turned on during charging.
Battery Pack life
The Battery Pack has a limited lifespan. Battery duration will decrease with repeated usage and age. If the battery duration becomes extremely short, it may be time to replace the Battery Pack.
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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 AC 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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Battery

Game

Playing a game

1 Select from the Home Menu. 2 Insert a UMD™ ( page 32).
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.
Game Sharing
Saved Data Utility
UMD™
PSP™ Update
Memory Stick™
You can use Ad Hoc Mode ( page 111) to receive game data from another PSP™ system. For details, refer to the software manual supplied with the game.
You can copy, delete or view information about saved data on a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 44).
You can play games. If you select the icon, a thumbnail is displayed.
You can update the system software of the PSP™ system. This icon is displayed only when a UMD™ that contains update data is inserted ( page 125).
You can perform an update by accessing the update data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 125).
Game
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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 107) for details.
1 Select (Restricted Content), and then press the button. 2 Enter 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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Playing a game

Game options menu

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.
The options menu is displayed.
Icons Options menu
2 Select a menu item, and then press the button.
Closing the options menu
Press the button or the button.
List of options
The options menu items available vary depending on the icon selected.
Start Starts a game or update data
Copy
Delete Deletes the data on a Memory Stick Duo™
Information Displays information about the selected icon
Copies the saved data on a Memory Stick Duo™ to another Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 44)
Game
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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.
1 Select , and then press the button. 2 Select the saved data that you want to copy, and then press
the button.
The options menu is displayed.
3 Select "Copy", and then press the button. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
If there is not enough space available
Delete data in the destination Memory Stick Duo™ or replace it with another Memory Stick Duo™. If you display the options menu ( page 43), 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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Video

Watching a video

You can watch UMD™VIDEO and videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select from the Home Menu. 2 Insert a UMD™ or Memory Stick Duo™ ( pages 32, 33).
An icon for the inserted media is displayed.
3 Select the icon, and then press the button.
UMD™VIDEO playback begins. If you select , icons for each video data item will be displayed. Select the video that you want to play, and then press the button.
Icons displayed under Video
Video
UMD™
Memory Stick™ You can play video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
You can play UMD™VIDEO. If you select the icon, a thumbnail is displayed.
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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 107) for details about the parental control feature.
1 Select (Restricted Content), and then press the button. 2 Enter the 4-digit password using the directional buttons, and then press
the button.
• If you press the HOME button or the 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 35).
• For a list of file types that can be played on the PSP™ system, see "Files that can be played" ( page 130).
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 55), and then press the button.
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Watching a video

Using the control panel

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™.
Icon Description
Video
Menu Displays the UMD™VIDEO menu
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Icon Description
Go To Plays from a specified chapter* or time ( page 50)
Switches between available audio options for
Audio Options
Angle Options
Subtitle Options
UMD™Video Volume
Screen Mode
Display
Help
Previous
Return to Beginning
Next Skips to the next chapter
Fast Reverse/
/
Fast Forward
Slow Motion Plays a scene in slow motion ( page 52)
Frame Advance
Play Starts playback
UMD™VIDEO recorded with multiple audio tracks
Switches between Left, Right, and Left + Right audio output for video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
Switches between available viewing angles for UMD™VIDEO recorded with multiple angles
Switches between available subtitle options for UMD™VIDEO that includes subtitles
Boosts the volume of the UMD™VIDEO ( page 51)
Changes the size of the image displayed on the screen ( page 50)
Displays the playback status and related information ( page 49)
Displays the functions that can be performed using the PSP™ system buttons
Returns to the previous chapter of a UMD™VIDEO during playback
Returns to the beginning of a video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ during playback
Accelerates playback (reverse or forward) on the screen to help locate a particular scene ( page 52)
Plays a scene one frame at a time
*
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Pause Pauses playback
Icon Description
Stop Stops playback
A-B Repeat Plays a specified section repeatedly ( page 53)
Repeat Plays the video repeatedly ( page 53)
Clear Clears the Repeat/A-B Repeat setting
* This operation cannot be performed during playback of video saved on a Memory Stick
Duo™.
Viewing playback status and related information
1 Select from the control panel during playback, and then
press the button.
The playback status of the video is displayed.
UpdatedTitle
Status icon Chapter number Elapsed time/total time
Clearing display
Select from the control panel, and then press the button.
Video
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Hint
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.
1 Select from the control panel, and then press the
button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Screen Mode will change as follows:
Normal The image is adjusted to fit the PSP™ system's screen size.
Zoom
Full Screen
Original The image is shown in the original size.
4:3 An image recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio is displayed in 4:3.
Hint
Depending on the video being played, the Screen Mode may remain unchanged.
Playback from a selected scene
You can play from a specified chapter or time.
The image is shown at the full screen size without changing proportions, while cutting off the top and bottom or left and right areas.
The image is shown in the full screen size by changing proportions and zooming in horizontally and vertically.
1 Select from the control panel, and then press the
button.
2 Select the item that you want to set, and then press the
button.
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Chapter X Specifies the chapter number
XX:XX:XX / XX:XX:XX Specifies the time
* You cannot use this feature when playing video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
*
3 Using the directional buttons, specify the number for the
chapter or time, and then press the button.
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
button.
Each time you press the button, the volume will change as follows:
+1 Raises the volume
+2 Raises the volume (maximum)
Normal Usually select this setting.
Hints
• The volume setting will be cleared if the UMD™ is ejected. The volume can be
permanently set to a higher level in "UMD™Video Volume" under "Video Settings" ( page 95).
• The ear friendly Headphones are specifically designed to limit sound pressure level to a
maximum of 90dB.
Video
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Fast Reverse/Fast Forward
1 During playback, select or from the control panel,
and then press the button.
Returning to normal playback
Select from the control panel, and then press the button.
Hint
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 Motion playback
1 During playback, select from the control panel, and
then press the button.
Returning to normal playback
Select from the control panel, and then press the button.
Hint
Selecting or from the control panel wh ile playback is paused, and then pressing the
button, will also start slow playback. If is selected, slow playback will continue only
as long as the button is held.
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Playing repeatedly
You can play the entire disc or a chapter repeatedly.
1 Select from the control panel, and then press the
button.
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes as follows:
Disc Repeat Plays the entire disc repeatedly
Chapter Repeat Plays the specified chapter repeatedly
Repeat Off Ends repeat playback
Hints
• You can also stop repeated playback by pressing the button after selecting
from the control panel.
• The only repeat options for videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ are Repeat On and
Repeat Off.
Playing a section of video repeatedly
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.
Video
Clearing A-B Repeat
Select or from the control panel, and then press the button.
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Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote Control
You can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons or the Remote Control.
System button operation
Play
Pause Press the START button. Press the u button.
Display the UMD™VIDEO menu
Stop Press the button.
Play the previous chapter Press the L button.
Play the next chapter Press the R button.
Fast Reverse Press the left button.
Fast Forward Press the right button.
Slow
*1 This operation cannot be performed during playback of video saved on a Memory Stick
Duo™.
*2 If you press and hold the button, the video will play in Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Slow
as long as the button is held down.
Press the button or the START button.
Press the button.
Press the right button during pause.
*2
Hint
Some buttons cannot be operated while the control panel is displayed on the screen. In this case, press the button to clear the control panel.
*1
*1
*1
*2
*2
Remote Control operation
Press the u button.
Press the . button.
Press the > button.
Press and hold the . button.
Press and hold the > button.
Press and hold the > button during pause.
*1
*1
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Video options menu

You can use the Video options menu to play a UMD™VIDEO or view information or delete videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select the icon, and then press the button.
The options menu is displayed.
Icons Options menu
2 Select a menu item, and then press the button.
Clearing the options menu
Press the button or the button.
Options list
The options menu items available vary depending on the icon selected.
Play
Play from Beginning Plays a UMD™VIDEO from the beginning
Delete Deletes a video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
Information Displays information about the selected icon
Plays a UMD™VIDEO or a video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
Video
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Saving videos on a Memory Stick Duo™
The following two methods can be used to save a video on a Memory Stick Duo™.
Images or video recorded with a device that is compatible with Memory Stick™
*
If you have a device that records video in a format PSP™ system, you can play the video simply by inserting the Memory Stick Duo™ from the compatible device into the PSP™ system.
* For information on video file types that can be played on the PSP™ system, see "Files
that can be played" ( page 130). Visit http://www.memorystick.com/psp for more information about compatible devices.
Hint
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™.
that can be played on the
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Transferring a video file from a PC to a Memory Stick Duo™
You can convert motion vi deo that was taken or recorded on another device i nto a format that can be played on the PSP™ system and transfer it to a Memory Stick Duo™ using compatible software.
* For up-to-date information on software release dates, visit
http://www.memorystick.com/psp
Files can be transferred using any of following methods:
Convert with compatible software
*
2
To a Memory Stick Duo™ inserted in the PSP™ system
1
Video
Video file
1 Use a PC with a Memory Stick™ slot.
PC
*
2 Use a USB cable ( page 109). 3 Use a commercially available Memory Stick USB reader/writer.
* If the device can handle only the standard-size Memory Stick™, you will need a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately).
Memory Stick Duo™
3
*
Hint
Visit http://www.memorystick.com/psp for information on the formats that can be converted.
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Music

Listening to music

You can listen to UMD™MUSIC and music saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select from the Home Menu. 2 Insert a UMD™ or a Memory Stick Duo™ ( pages 32, 33).
An icon for the inserted media is displayed.
3 Select the icon, and then press the button.
Playback begins. When a list of groups or tracks is displayed, select the item that you want to listen to and then press the button.
Hints
• UMD™MUSIC containing video content (such as music videos) are played in the same way as UMD™VIDEO. For detailed instructions, see "Using the control panel" under "Video" ( page 47).
• You must activate "Enable WMA Playback" ( page 99) to enable playback of music data in WMA format.
Icons displayed under Music
UMD™
Memory Stick™
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You can play UMD™MUSIC. If you select the icon, a thumbnail is displayed.
You can play music saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
Hints
• If the START button or the u button on the Remote Control is pressed in step 3, the first
track of the first group will begin playing.
• If the HOME button or the SELECT button is pressed during playback, the screen will
return to the Home Menu. If the button is pressed again, the music playback screen will be displayed.
• You can adjust the tone or mute the sound using the sound button ( page 35).
• For a list of file types that can be played on the PSP™ system, see "Files that can be
played" ( page 130).
• Title names and thumbnail images used in this manual are not of actual products.
What is a Group?
A group is a collection of music data arranged in a certain order, such as by album or by artist. When Group Mode is turned on, the PSP™ system can play tracks in groups that were configured using a PC.
Track 1
Memory Stick Duo™ Group 1
UMD™
Group 2
Group 3
Hints
• The PSP™ system cannot be used to create or edit a group.
• "Track" represents a song.
• UMD™MUSIC containing video content such as music videos do not support usage of
the Group feature.
Listening to music
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
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Stopping playback
1 Press the button during playback.
Playback stops.
How to read the screen
Track number/total number of tracks
Album name Artist nameTrack name
Status icon Control panel
Track elapsed time/total time
Codec
Hints
• "Album name" and "Track number/total number of tracks" are shown on the screen only while (Display) is turned on ( page 62).
• The icon or icons displayed in the "Status icon" field will vary depending on the playback mode selected.
• See "Playing with a selected codec" ( page 67) for details about codecs.
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Using the control panel

You can perform the following operations using the on-screen control panel.
1 Press the button during playback.
The control panel is displayed.
Control panel
2 Select an icon, and then press the button.
Hint
UMD™MUSIC containing video content (such as music videos) are played in the same way as UMD™VIDEO. For detailed instructions, see "Using the control panel" under "Video" ( page 47).
Clearing the control panel
Press the button or the button.
List of operations
Icon Description
Music
Previous Group Returns to the beginning of the previous group
Next Group Skips to the beginning of the next group
Previous Track
Returns to the beginning of the track currently playing or to the beginning of the previous track
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Icon Description
Next Track Skips to the beginning of the next track
Fast Reverse/
/
Fast Forward
Play Plays a track
Pause Pauses playback
Stop Stops playback
Group Mode Switches to Group Mode ( page 62)
Plays in fast reverse/fast forward*
A-B Repeat
Play Mode Switches to Play Mode ( page 63)
Clear
Display
Help
* If you press and hold the button, the music will play in Fast Reverse/Fast Forward as
long as the button is held down.
Specifies a part of a track, and then plays that part repeatedly ( page 64)
Clears Group Mode, Play Mode and A-B Repeat settings
Displays album name, track number and total number of tracks
Displays the functions that can be performed using the system buttons
Using Group Mode
Tracks can be played in groups. Playback stops after all tracks in the group have been played.
1 During playback, select from the control panel, and
then press the button.
Group Mode is turned on, and then is displayed on the screen.
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Clearing Group Mode
Select or from the control panel, and then press the button.
Using Play Modes (Repeat/Shuffle)
1 During playback, select from the control panel, and
then press the button.
Each time the button is pressed, the system switches between the following functions:
Play Mode Description
Plays a track repeatedly
Plays all tracks repeatedly
Plays all tracks in a random order
Plays all tracks in a random order repeatedly
No icon
* If there is a group, tracks in the group are played in a random order. The order of the
groups will not change.
Clears Play Mode and plays through to the last track in normal order
Hint
Play Modes can also be cleared by selecting from the control panel, and then pressing the button.
*
Music
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Playing part of a track repeatedly
Specify and then play the part that you want to play repeatedly.
1 Select from the control panel during playback, and
then press the button at the point where you want the repeated playback to begin.
The starting point (point A) is set.
2 Press the button at the point where you want the
repeated playback to end.
The ending point (point B) is set, and repeated playback of the specified section begins.
Clearing A-B Repeat
Select or from the control panel, and then press the button.
Hints
• The range for A-B Repeat can only be specified within a single track.
• If the ending point (point B) is not set, the end of the track will automatically become the ending point (point B).
• If A-B Repeat is set while in a Play Mode, the Play Mode will be cleared.
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Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote Control
You can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons or the Remote Control.
System button operation
Play
Pause Press the START button. Press the u button.
Stop Press the button.
Skip to the beginning of the current track or the previous track
Skip to the beginning of the next track
Fast Reverse Press the left button.
Fast Forward Press the right button.
* If you press and hold the button, the music will play in Fast Reverse/Fast Forward as long
as the button is held down.
Press the button or the START button.
Press the L button.
Press the R button. Press the > button.
*
Hints
• Some buttons cannot be operated while the control panel is displayed on the screen. In
this case, press the button to clear the control panel.
• UMD™MUSIC containing video content (such as music videos) are played in the same
way as UMD™VIDEO. For detailed instructions, see "Using the control panel" under "Video" ( page 47).
Remote Control operation
Press the u button.
Press the . button. Or, press the . button as many times as the number of tracks you want to go back.
Press and hold the . button.
Press and hold the >
*
button.
Music
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Music options menu

You can use the Music options menu to view information about or to delete music data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select an icon, and then press the button.
The options menu is displayed.
Icons Options menu
2 Select a menu item, and then press the button.
Clearing the options menu
Press the button or the button.
Options list
The options menu items available vary depending on the icon selected.
Play
Play from Beginning
Select Codec Sets a file format or bit rate for music playback ( page 67)
Delete Deletes music data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
Information Displays information about the selected icon
Plays UMD™MUSIC or music data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™
Plays UMD™MUSIC from the beginning
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Playing with a selected codec
With UMD™MUSIC that has multiple file formats and bit rates recorded, you can select from among the options for playback.
1 Select a group that you want to listen to, and then press the
button.
2 Select "Select Codec", and then press the button.
The types of file formats and bit rates are displayed. The items displayed in grey cannot be selected because they are of types that cannot be played on the PSP™ system.
3 Select the type of file format and bit rate that you want to
listen to, and then press the button.
4 Press the button.
The icons for groups are displayed.
5 After selecting a group, select the track that you want to
listen to, and then press the button.
Playback begins.
Hint
Items such as "ATRAC3plus™" represent the type of file format, while items such as "256 kbps" represent the bit rate. As a general rule, the higher the bit rate, the better the sound quality. See "Files that can be played" ( page 130) for details about file types.
Music
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Transferring and saving music on a Memory Stick Duo™
You can use the PSP™ system to play music data obtained in the following ways:
1) Music imported from an audio CD
2) Music purchased from a music download Web site
See below for instructions regarding item 1). Visit http://www.memorystick.com/psp for instructions regarding item 2).
Importing tracks from an audio CD in ATRAC3plus™ format
A PC and software that supports ATRAC3plus™ are required to import tracks from an audio CD.
* For up-to-date information on software release dates, visit
http://www.memorystick.com/psp
You can transfer the imported tracks to a Memory Stick Duo™ using either of the following methods:
Import using compatible software
*
2
To a Memory Stick Duo™ inserted in the PSP
1
system
Audio CD
1 Use a PC with a Memory Stick™ slot that supports MagicGate™. 2 Use a USB cable ( page 109).
PC
*2
3
Memory Stick Duo™
3 Use a commercially available Memory Stick USB reader/writer.
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*1
*1*3
*1 If the slot on the device can handle only standard-size Mem ory Stick™ media, a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately) is
required. *2 A PC with Windows® XP and SonicStage™ version 3.1 or later installed is required. *3 A device that supports MagicGate™ such as model number MSAC-US30 (a Sony
product sold separately) is required.
Hints
• For detailed information about importing tracks, visit http://www.memorystick.com/psp
• With SonicStage™ software earlier than version 3.2, ATRAC3plus™ data cannot be
saved to or played from Memory Stick PRO Duo™. In this case, use MagicGate­compatible Memory Stick Duo™ media of types other than Memory Stick PRO Duo™ ( page 128).
• The PSP™ system cannot play tracks that have a limitation of playback period or a limited
count of playbacks.
Importing tracks from an audio CD in MP3 format
A PC and compatible software are required to import tracks from an audio CD. You can save imported tracks on a Memory Stick Duo™ using any of the following methods:
To a Memory Stick Duo™
2
inserted in the PSP™ system
Import using compatible software
1
Music
Audio CD
1 Use a PC with a Memory Stick™ slot.
PC
*
2 Use a USB cable ( page 109). 3 Use a commercially available Memory Stick USB reader/writer.
* If the slot on the device can handle only standard-size Memory Stick™ media, a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately) is required.
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*
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Hint
The method of importing tracks varies depending on the software. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the software.
Where to save music data
Create a folder named "PSP" directly on the Memory Stick Duo™, and then create a folder named "MUSIC" in the "PSP" folder. Save music data in the "MUSIC" folder. The PSP™ system will not recognise data items saved anywhere other than in this folder.
Memory Stick Duo™
PSP MUSIC
Data items
Folder Folder
1
Data items
2
Hints
• If a folder named "PSP" has already been created on the Memory Stick Duo™, create a "MUSIC" folder within it.
• You can create folders within the "MUSIC" folder (Figure 1). The system will treat it as a group.
• Folders created within subfolders will not be recognised (Figure 2).
• If you want to specify the order of the tracks, create an m3u file specifying the order in the folder. The system will display the file as an (m3u) icon and treat it as a group. Please refer to your music importing software for further information.
• If a music file that is not of a supported file format is saved in the "MUSIC" folder, the system will not recognise it.
• Music files in MP4 (AAC), WAV (Linear PCM) and WMA formats can be imported and played in the same way as MP3 format files.
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Photo

Viewing images

You can view images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select from the Home Menu. 2 Insert a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 33).
is displayed.
3 With selected, press the button.
Icons for Digital Camera I mages, folders and images saved on the Memory Stick Duo™ are displayed. Select the icon that you want to display, and then press the button.
Icons displayed under Photo
Memory Stick™ You can view images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
Photo
Hints
• If you press the HOME button or the SELECT button while displaying an image, the
screen will return to the Home Menu while continuing to display the image. If you press the HOME button or the SELECT button again, the screen will return to the image display screen.
• For a list of file types that can be played on the PSP™ system, see "Files that can be
played" ( page 130).
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Using the control panel

You can perform the following operations using the on-screen control panel.
1 Press the button while displaying an image.
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
Icon Description
Send Sends an image ( page 78)
Set as Wallpaper
View Mode
Display
Sets the currently displayed image as wallpaper ( page 75)
Changes the size of the image displayed ( page 74)
Displays information about the image ( page 73)
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Icon Description
Help
Clear Zoom
Zoom Out Zooms out from the image
Zoom In Zooms in on the image
Displays the functions that can be performed using the PSP™ system buttons
Returns an image that has been zoomed in or out to its original size
Rotates the image 90-degrees counterclockwise
Moves the image to display any obscured parts in cases such as when the image has been zoomed in, or when the View Mode is set to Zoom
Automatically displays each image in order ( page 79)
/ /
/
Rotate Left
Rotate Right Rotates the image 90-degrees clockwise
Up/Down/Left/Right
Previous Displays the previous image
Next Displays the next image
Slideshow
Displaying image information
1 While displaying an image, select from the control
panel, and then press the button.
The image status is displayed.
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Image number/total images
Image name
Display status
Updated
Clearing the display
Select from the control panel, and then press the button.
Adjusting image size
You can change the size of the image displayed on the screen.
1 While displaying the image, select from the control
panel, and then press the button.
Each time you press the button, the option switches as follows:
Normal
Zoom
Displays the image to fit the screen size without changing proportions
Displays the image at the full screen size without changing proportions. Portions of the image at the top and bottom or left and right are cut off.
Hint
Depending on the image being displayed, the View Mode may not change.
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Setting an image as wallpaper
You can set the currently displayed image as wallpaper.
1 With an image displayed, select from the control panel,
and then press the button.
2 Select "Yes", and then press the button.
"Save completed" is displayed and the setting is complete.
Hints
• You can only save one image as wallpaper on the PSP™ system. If you have wallpaper
set and perform this setting, the existing image will be overwritten.
• If you have manipulated the image such as by zooming or rotating, the image will be
saved as wallpaper exactly as it appears on the screen.
• If you do not want to show wallpaper, you can change the setting in "Wallpaper"
( page 101) under "Theme Settings".
Using the control panel
Photo
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Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote Control
You can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons or the Remote Control.
System button operation
Play a slideshow Press the START button. Press the u button.
Cancel zoom in/out
Back Press the button.
Display the previous image Press the L button. Press the . button.
Display the next image Press the R button. Press the > button.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Rotate (Left)
Rotate (Right)
*
Move
* Obscured parts of the image can be displayed in cases such as when you have zoomed in
on the image, or when the View Mode is set to Zoom.
Press the button when the image has been zoomed in or out.
Move the analog stick up while holding down the button.
Move the analog stick down while holding down the button.
Press the L button while holding down the button.
Press the R button while holding down the button.
Move the analog stick.
Hint
Some buttons cannot be operated while the control panel is displayed on the screen. In this case, press the button to clear the control panel.
Remote Control operation
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Photo options menu

When the Photo options menu is displayed, you can view information about or delete images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select an icon, and then press the button.
The options menu is displayed.
Options menuIcons
2 Select a menu item, and then press the button.
Clearing the options menu
Press the button or the button.
Options list
The options menu items available vary depending on the icon selected.
Slideshow Automatically displays each image in order ( page 79)
Receive Receives an image ( page 78)
Display Displays images
Send Sends an image ( page 78)
Delete Deletes folders or images
Information Displays information about the selected icon
Photo
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Sending and receiving images
You can transfer images with another PSP™ system using Ad Hoc Mode ( page 111). The steps for the sender and the receiver are different.
Sender
Receiver
1 Set up for Ad Hoc Mode (both sender and receiver).
1 Turn on the WLAN switch on the left side of the PSP™ system
( page 22).
2 Prepare to receive the image (receiver).
1 Under , select the icon for the location where you want to save the
image, and then press the button.
2 Select "Receive", and then press the button.
The system is now ready to receive an image.
3 Send the image (sender).
1 Under , select the image that you want to send, and then press the
button.
2 Select "Send", and then press the button.
The nicknames for PSP™ systems ready to receive an image are displayed.
3 Select the system to send to, and then press the button.
The system starts to send the image.
4 Save the image received (receiver).
After the transfer has been completed, the image that was received is displayed on the screen. 1 With the image displayed, press the button.
A confirmation message is displayed.
2 Select "Yes", and then press the button.
Hints
• The location where an image is saved depends on your selection in step 2-1. Note that you cannot save images in the Digital Camera Images folder.
• You can also transfer images using the on-screen control panel ( page 72).
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Playing slideshows

You can set the available images to be displayed in order.
1 Select the icon for a folder or media containing images,
and then press the START button.
The slideshow begins. The content displayed varies depending on the icon selected.
Icon Description
Memory Stick™
Digital Camera Images
Folder All images in the selected folder are displayed in order.
Images
Stopping a slideshow
Press the button.
Hints
• The display speed of the images can be adjusted. See "Photo Settings" ( page 96) for
details.
• The slideshow can also be started in the following ways:
– From the options menu ( page 77) – From the image control panel ( page 72)
Using the control panel
All images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ are displayed in order.
All images in the Digital Camera Images folder are displayed in order.
Images are displayed in order, starting from the selected image.
Photo
1 Press the button during the slideshow.
The control panel is displayed.
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2 Select an icon, and then press the button.
Clearing the control panel
Press the button or the button.
List of operations
Icon Description
Slideshow Options
View Mode Changes the size of the image displayed on the screen
Display Displays image information
Switches the information displayed on the screen ( page 81)
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Help
Previous Displays the previous image
Next Displays the next image
Play Starts the slideshow
Pause Pauses the slideshow
Stop Stops the slideshow
Playing slideshows
Displays the functions that can be performed using the PSP™ system buttons
Icon Description
Repeat Plays the slideshow repeatedly
Displaying slideshow options
1 During a slideshow, select from the control panel, and
then press the button.
Each time you press the button, the option switches as follows:
Image name and date of last update are displayed.
Image name and date of last update are displayed, together with thumbnails of each image.
The display is cleared.
Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote Control
You can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons or Remote Control.
System button operation
Play a slideshow Press the START button. Press the u button.
Pause a slideshow Press the START button. Press the u button.
Stop a slideshow Press the button. -
Display the previous image Press the L button. Press the . button.
Display the next image Press the R button. Press the > button.
Display slideshow options Press the button. -
Remote Control operation
Photo
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Hint
Some buttons cannot be operated while the control panel is displayed on the screen. In this case, press the button to clear the control panel.
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Playing slideshows
Saving images on a Memory Stick Duo™
The following two methods can be used to save images on a Memory Stick Duo™.
Taking photos using a digital still camera
When using a digital still camera that is compatible with the Memory Stick Duo™, photos can be displayed by inserting the Memory Stick Duo™ from the camera directly into the PSP™ sy stem. Photos on the Memory Stick Duo™ will be displayed in the system's "Digital Camera Images" folder.
Hint
You can use Memory Stick Duo™ media with a digital still camera that can handle only the standard-size Memory Stick™ by using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately).
Saving image data items from a PC to a Memory Stick Duo™
You can save images using any of the following methods:
To a Memory Stick Duo™ inserted
2
in the PSP™ system
1
Photo
PC
1 Use a PC with a Memory Stick™ slot. 2 Use a USB cable ( page 109). 3 Use a commercially available Memory Stick USB reader/writer.
3
Saving images on a Memory Stick Duo™
Memory Stick Duo™
*
*
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* A Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold
separately) is required if the slot on the device you are using is able to handle only the standard-size Memory Stick™.
Where to save image data
Create a folder named "PSP" directly on the Memory Stick Duo™, and then create a folder named "PHOTO" in the "PSP" folder. Save image data in the "PHOTO" folder. The PSP™ system will not recognise data items saved anywhere other than in this folder.
Memory Stick Duo™
PSP
PHOTO
Data items
Folder
1
2
Folder
Data items
Hints
• If a folder named "PSP" has already been created on the Memory Stick Duo™, create a "PHOTO" folder within it.
• You can create folders within the "PHOTO" folder (Figure 1).
• Folders created within subfolders will not be recognised (Figure 2).
• It may not be possible to display some images, depending on the size of the image data.
• Images edited using a PC may not be viewable on the PSP™ system.
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Network

Using the Internet

1 Select from the home menu.
2 Select an icon, and then press the button.
Icons displayed under Network
You can watch TV or videos by using the wireless
LocationFree™ Player
RSS Channel
Internet Browser
networking feature to connect to a LocationFree™ Base Station (a Sony product sold separately). Depending on where you live the Base Station may not be available for purchase or for use. For details, visit http://www.sony.net/locationfree/psp
You can add link information to your channel list that will enable your PSP™ system to link to audio content on Web pages that provide RSS-distributed audio content. When connected to the Internet, the system will automatically update the list of audio content that has been added to these pages, and you can then play the new content on your system ( page 89).
You can view Web pages from the Internet ( page 86).
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Connecting to the Internet

You can connect to the Internet to view Web pages using the Internet browser. Note that you must be in an Internet-accessible location to connect to the Internet.
1 Check that you have completed network settings.
To connect to the Internet, you must first enter settings and save a connection for Infrastructure Mode ( page 112).
2 Select under from the home menu, and then press
the button.
The Internet browser starts, and the menu is displayed.
3 Using the up button, select the address bar and then press
the button.
The on-screen keyboard is displayed.
Address bar
Menu bar
4 Enter the address for the Web page using the on-screen
keyboard ( page 122).
After you have entered the address, the PSP™ system will connect to the Internet. While the page is loading, the busy icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. When a connection is successfully established, the Web page will be displayed.
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Busy icon
5 Once the Web page is displayed, press the button to
hide the menu.
By pressing the button, you can switch between displaying and hiding the menu. From the menu bar, you can access various features and setting such as "Back" and "Close Page".
Hints
• If you try to open a Web page using the Internet browser when a connection to the Internet
has not been established, the system will automatically connect to the Internet.
• Usually, the most recently used connection will be automatically selected when
connecting to the Internet.
For detailed instructions on using the Internet browser, refer to the Internet browser usage manual. http://www.playstation.com/manual/psp/
Closing the Internet browser
1 With the Internet browser displayed, press the button.
The Internet browser closes.
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The following agreement applies to the Internet Browser feature of the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system:
Internet Browser User License Agreement
Use of the PSP™ Internet Browser requires wireless LAN access. Wireless LAN access may NOT be available at your location, free of charge, or free from interruption or disconnections. See your wireless LAN provider for details.
The Internet Browser may not support all wireless LAN access connection points or websites.
During use you must comply with all applicable laws and license restrictions. Browsing websites, playing programs or data, or downloads of programs or data may result in viruses, loss of data, or other problems. Please exercise care when using the Internet Browser.
THE INTERNET BROWSER IS SUPPLIED "AS IS" AND WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, THAT THE INTERNET BROWSER WILL BE FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, OR TO THE QUALITY OF THE INTERNET BROWSER OR OF THAT PURPOSE OR USE.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAWS OR REGULATIONS, SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABLILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOU, YOUR SOFTWARE, YOUR DATA, OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY, OR FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE INTERNET BROWSER, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE IS THE RESULT OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL USE OF THE INTERNET BROWSER.
When using the Internet Browser you agree to respect the intellectual property rights of others. See other terms and conditions of use in the user’s manuals.
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Using RSS Channel

You can add link information to your channel list that will enable your PSP™ system to link to audio content on Web pages that provide RSS-distributed audio content. When connected to the Internet, the system will automatically update the list of audio content that has been added to these pages, and you can then play the new content on your system. Note that the only type of RSS­distributed content that can be played on the PSP™ system is digital audio content.
For a tutorial on using the RSS Channel feature, visit http://www.playstation.com/manual/psp/rss
Adding channels
1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 33). 2 Start the Internet browser ( page 86). 3 Open a Web page that contains RSS-distributed content.
RSS-distributed audio content such as news, commentary and radio is widely available on the Internet.
4 From the Web page, select the icon for the RSS-distributed
content, and then press the button.
A confirmation screen is displayed.
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5 Select "Yes", and then press the button.
The channel is added to the channel list. The channel list is saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
Playing audio content
The audio content will be available for streaming playback. You must be connected to the Internet to access and to play audio content.
1 Select under from the home menu, and then press
the button.
The channel list is displayed.
2 Select a channel, and then press the button. 3 Select a connection, and then press the button.
The system connects to the Internet through an access point and automatically begins to check for new content. If new content exists, the list is updated to reflect new content items.
4 Select an icon, and then press the button.
The content begins streaming playback.
Hints
• You can access and play MP3 and MP4 (AAC) format audio content provided in a form that complies with RSS version 2.0.
• Playback of audio content under RSS Channel is cont rolled in the same way as audio data under Music ( page 61).
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Quitting RSS Channel
Stop playback of the content, and then with the channel list displayed, press the
button.
Hint
The connection to the Internet remains active after quitting RSS Channel. To disconnect, turn off the WLAN switch on the left side of the system.
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RSS Channel options menu

When the options menu is displayed, you can view information about or delete channels saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.
1 Select an icon, and then press the button.
The options menu is displayed.
Icons Options menu
2 Select a menu item, and then press the button.
Clearing the options menu
Press the button or the button.
Options list
The options menu items available vary depending on the icon selected.
Play Plays audio content for the selected icon
Delete Deletes channels saved on the Memory Stick Duo™
Information Displays information about the selected icon
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Settings

Settings for the PSP™ system
You can adjust the settings for the PSP™ system as well as settings for features, such as video, photo and network.
1 Select from the Home Menu.
Icons for various settings are displayed.
2 Select an icon, and then press the button.
A setting screen for the selected icon is displayed. For details, see the instructions for each setting ( pages 94-121).
Settings
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Icons displayed under Settings
Network Update
USB Connection
Video Settings
Photo Settings
System Settings
Theme Settings
Date & Time Settings
Power Save Settings
Sound Settings
Security Settings
Network Settings
Provides access to updates for the system software ( page 119)
Allows for connection to a PC using a USB cable ( page 109)
Includes settings for UMD™VIDEO Menu Language, Audio Language and Subtitle Language ( page 95)
Includes settings for adjusting the slideshow speed ( page 96)
Includes settings for the System Language and Nickname, and provides an option to format Memory Stick Duo™ media ( page 97)
Allows the user to change the background colour and display an image as wallpaper ( page 101)
Allows the user to set the date and time as well as adjust for daylight saving time ( page 102)
Includes settings to automatically turn off the backlight and put the system in Sleep Mode ( page 103)
Provides access to settings for AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) and Key Tone ( page 105)
Allows the user to change the password and adjust the level setting for the parental control feature ( page 106)
Provides access to settings for connecting to a wireless local area network (WLAN) ( page 111)
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Video Settings

You can set the UMD™VIDEO language or boost UMD™VIDEO volume.
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.
Menu Language Select a language for the UMD™VIDEO menu.
Audio Language Select a language for the audio.
Subtitle Language Select a language for subtitles.
UMD™Video Volume
Hint
The settings at the time of purchase are as follows: – "Menu Language" and "Subtitle Language" are set to "English". – "Audio Language" is set to "Original Language". – "UMD™Video Volume" is set to "Normal".
Adjust the volume when UMD™VIDEO output level is low. The volume increases in the following order: "Normal", "+1" and "+2".
Settings
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Photo Settings

You can set the Slideshow Speed.
Fast Displays images at a faster rate
Normal
Slow Displays images at a slower rate
The default setting for the menu item is underlined.
Displays images at normal speed
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Photo Settings

System Settings

You can adjust the settings for and display information about the PSP™ system, or format a Memory Stick Duo™.
Nickname
The nickname you selected in the initial setup can be changed. Use the on­screen keyboard to enter a new nickname. For details on entering text, see "How to use the keyboard" ( page 122).
System Language
Sets the language for system menus, such as the Home Menu.
Deutsch Displays messages in German
English
Español Displays messages in Spanish
Français Displays messages in French
Italiano Displays messages in Italian
Nederlands Displays messages in Dutch
Português Displays messages in Portuguese
Pyccкий Displays messages in Russian
The default setting for the menu item is underlined.
Displays messages in English
Displays messages in Japanese
Displays messages in Korean
System Settings
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Character Set
You can set the character code to be applied to music and other types of files. Usually it is not necessary to adjust this setting.
For File Names Sets the character code to be used in music and other file names
For Text in Files Sets the character code for text in m3u and other types of files
Hint
The default setting is "Multilingual Latin 1 (850)".
Battery Information
You can display information about the system battery.
Charge Level Displays the battery charge level as a percentage
*
Hours Left
Power Source Displays the current source of power: "External" or "Battery"
Battery Status
* The number of hours as calculated by the system is shown as an estimate.
Hint
There may be a slight difference between the display information and actual battery performance. This is due to variations in actual usage conditions and environmental factors (such as temperature).
Displays the remaining hours of battery duration (except when charging)
Displays the status of the battery: "In Use", "Charging" or "Charge Complete"
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System Settings
Format Memory Stick™
You can format Memory Stick Duo™ media using the system. Follow the on­screen instructions to perform this operation.
Notice
When you format, all software and data stored on the Memory Stick Duo™ will be deleted and cannot be recovered. Be careful not to accidentally erase important data.
Enable WMA Playback
The system will connect to the Internet for an activation procedure to enable playback of music data in WMA format. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform this operation.
Hint
To activate this setting, you must first create a connection for use in infrastructure mode ( page 112).
Restore Default Settings
You can restore settings to the values as set at the time of purchase. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform this operation.
Notices
• When the default settings are restored, the current settings will be lost and cannot be
recovered.
• After an update has been performed, this feature cannot be used to go back to a previous
version of the system software.
Settings
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System Information
You can display information about the PSP™ system.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address
System Software Displays the version of the system software
Nickname Displays the nickname
About PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable)
Displays trademark and copyright information related to software used by the PSP™ system.
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