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Using the home menu

Introduction

GAME

Playing games

VIDEO

Playing video

MUSIC

Playing music

PHOTO

Displaying images

NETWORK

Connecting to the Internet

SETTINGS

Adjusting PSP® system settings

Busy icon:

This icon is displayed when a page is loading.

Category

Select a category using the left or right button.

Select an item using the up or down button.

Press the button to conﬁrm the selected item.

Item

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

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

Directional buttons:

Used to select

categories/items

button:

Cancels selected operations

button:

Conﬁrms selected items

Home button:

Returns to the home

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

While playing content, press the button to display the control panel.

button: Displays the options menu/control panel

Icons Options menu Control panel

Checking the package contents

Preparation

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

PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system

Battery pack

AC adaptor

AC power cord

Printed materials

Preparation

Checking the package contents

About the PSP® system documentation

The PSP® system documentation includes the following:

• Safety and Support

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

• Quick Reference (this document)

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

• User's Guide

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

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

Preparing the PSP® system for use

Preparation

Charging the battery

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

Caution

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

•

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

electrical outlet until you have made all other connections

Notice

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

1 Remove the battery cover.

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

Release button

2 Insert the battery pack.

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

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

Preparation

Preparing the PSP® system for use

3 Attach the AC adaptor to charge the

battery.

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

Power indicator

To electrical outlet

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Initial setup

1 Slide the power/hold switch up.

Power/hold switch

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

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

make the initial settings.

When you have completed initial setup, the home menu ( page 2) is displayed.

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

• Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in

(Settings). See the user's guide ( page 25) for

details.

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Part names and functions

Preparation

System

WLAN switch (top)

Power/hold switch

(right side) ( page 10)

Hold indicator

( page 10)

Power indicator

( page 10)

LCD screen

L button

Directional buttons

Memory Stick Duo™

access indicator

( page 13)

WLAN access indicator

Lights up when using the

wireless LAN feature

Analog stick

Strap holder

Home button

Displays the home menu

Volume - button

Volume + button

Start button

Select button

R button

button button button button

Sound button

( page 9)

Display button

( page 9)

USB connector (top)

Left speaker

Right speaker

Using the sound button

Press and release

Each time you press the button, the tone changes among HEAVY POPS JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1

Press for more than one second

The sound is muted. *2

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

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

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

Using the display button

Press and release

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

Press for more than one second

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

Press for more than ﬁve seconds

The system switches to video output mode ( page 18).

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

PSP® system is plugged in using the AC adaptor.

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

system buttons.

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Part names and functions

Headphones with remote control

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

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Headphones

Remote control

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

Basic operations

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

Power/hold switch

Power indicator

Hold indicator

Power/hold switch

Turning the system on / Putting into sleep mode

Slide up

B Turning the system off

Slide up and hold for more than three seconds

C Locking the system buttons*

Slide down

*All operations using system buttons are locked.

Power indicator

Solid green

Power on

Solid orange

Charging

Flashing green

Charge level is low

Light off

Power off/in sleep mode

Hold indicator

Solid yellow

In hold mode

Power and sleep mode functions

Basic operations

Sleep mode

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

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

button of the remote control to clear sleep mode.

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

Power and sleep mode functions

Playing content

Basic operations

UMD™ content

1 Place your ﬁnger in the indentation on

the top of the system to open the disc cover.

2 Insert a UMD™ and close the disc cover.

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

Do not touch the recorded surface.

3 Select the icon, and then press the

button.

Playback begins.

• Press the home button to quit a game.

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

Basic operations

Playing content

Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)

Warning

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

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

until fully inserted.

The icon is displayed in the home menu.

Slot cover

Front side

3 Select the icon, and then press the

button.

A list of content that can be played is displayed.

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

Notice

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

Checking the battery charge level

Basic operations

Methods of charging the battery

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



Using the AC adaptor

When you connect the AC adaptor to the PSP® system and insert the plug for the power cord into an electrical socket, charging will begin ( page 6).



Using a USB cable (sold separately)

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

(USB Connection) under (Settings), the power

indicator will turn orange and charging will begin.

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

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

Battery charge level

There is plenty of power left.

The battery is getting low.

The battery has almost run out.

No battery power remains. The power indicator ﬂashes green. Recharge the battery.

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

Copying music/videos/images

Basic operations

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

Music/video/image source



To a PC



To a PSP® system

Examples:

Audio CD

Digital video camera

Digital still camera

USB cable

Mini-B (5-pin) type

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

(Settings) and then press the button.

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

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

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

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

Basic operations

Copying music/videos/images

Copying music ﬁles

Example: Importing music tracks from an audio CD

1. Import

Use compatible software to import music tracks from an audio CD to a PC.

2. Copy

Create a folder named "MUSIC" on Memory Stick Duo™ media using a PC, and then save music ﬁles in the folder.

MUSIC

File formats that can be played include MP3, AAC, and ATRAC.

Copying video ﬁles

Example: Importing video from a digital video camera

1. Import

Import video to a PC. Import methods vary depending on the device in use. For

details, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.

2. Convert/Copy

Use compatible software to convert the video to a ﬁle format that can be played on the PSP® system. Then, create a folder named "VIDEO" on the Memory Stick Duo™ media and save the video ﬁles in the folder.

VIDEO

Basic operations

Copying music/videos/images

Copying image ﬁles

Example: Importing images from a digital still camera

1. Import

Import images to a PC. Import methods vary depending on the device in use. For

details, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.

2. Copy

Create a folder named "PICTURE" on Memory Stick Duo™ media using a PC, and then save image ﬁles in the folder.

PICTURE

• If using a digital still camera that supports Memory Stick Duo™ media, you can view images by inserting the media from the camera directly into the PSP® system.

• You can view image ﬁles in formats such as JPEG (DCF 2.0/ Exif 2.21 compliant), TIFF and GIF.

Conversion software

PC software such as that listed below*1 can be used to copy ﬁles. When you use the following software to copy ﬁles to Memory Stick Duo™ media, the necessary folders are created automatically.

• Media Manager for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System

You can use this software to convert music, video and image ﬁles to the required formats.

• SonicStage

You can use this software to import music ﬁles from an audio CD to your PC.

• Image Converter*

You can use this software to convert video ﬁles to an MP4 format that can be played on the PSP® system.

*1 All Sony products sold separately *2 Image Converter software version 1.5 or earlier is not

compatible with the PSP® system.

Basic operations

Outputting video to a TV

You can output PSP® system video to a TV using a video output cable (sold separately). You can view UMD™VIDEO or video that was saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media. Select a cable suited for the TV in use.

Notice

Video from games can be output only when the TV in use and the cable connecting it support progressive mode screen display. Also, video may not be able to be output to the TV for some functions other than games. For details, see the user's guide ( page 25).

Video output cable types

Cable type Input connector on the TV

Component AV cable Component VIDEO IN connectors

Y L RP

CRP

COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

AV cable* VIDEO IN connector (composite)

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

* Progressive video cannot be output.

Basic operations

Outputting video to a TV

Outputting to a TV

1 Connect the PSP

system to the TV using

a video out cable (sold separately).

Example: Connecting the PSP® system to a TV with component video input connectors

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

PB/C

PR/C

Component VIDEO IN connectors

Component AV cable (sold separately)

2 Adjust the video input setting for the TV.

Set to the input connectors in use.

3 Turn on the PSP

system ( page 10), and then press and hold the display button on the system front for at least 5 seconds.

Video from the PSP® system will be displayed on the TV.

Clearing video output

To clear video output, press the display button again.

You can change video output or adjust settings in

(Connected Display Settings) under (Settings).

Warning

Turn off the WLAN switch when in crowded places, such as in a crowded train. If a person nearby is using a pacemaker, it is possible that the radio waves could affect the pacemaker.

Example of a network conﬁguration

Network equipment connections and setup methods vary depending on the equipment used.

Access point or wireless router

Network device such as a DSL or cable modem

Example of a common network conﬁguration

Internet line

Required items

The following items are generally required to set up the system to connect to a network.

• Subscription to an Internet service provider

• A network device, such as a DSL or cable modem

• A WLAN access point or a wireless broadband router

• Settings for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key, etc. as speciﬁed when the access point was conﬁgured)

• An access point is a device used to connect to a wireless network.

• A wireless broadband router is a device that includes both router and access point functions. A router is required if you are connecting a PC and the PSP® system to one Internet line at the same time.

• SSID, WEP and WPA keys are types of wireless network information. They may be required when connecting to an access point or a router. This information is generally set in the access point or router using a PC. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the access point or router.

• User is responsible for Internet service fees.

Network

Adjusting network settings

Network

Adjusting network settings

4 Select "Scan", and then press the

right button.

When using an access point that supports automatic setup, select "Automatic" and then follow the on-screen instructions to automatically complete the necessary settings. For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact the access point retailer.

Creating a new network connection

You can adjust network settings to connect to an access point and save the network connection data on the system. Network settings may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment. The following instructions are based on the most common network conﬁguration and may not apply to all installations.

1 Select (Network Settings) under

(Settings) from the home menu, and

then press the button.

2 Select "Infrastructure Mode", and then

press the button.

3 Select "New Connection", and then press

the button.

Network

Adjusting network settings

5 Select the access point that you want to

use, and then press the button.

An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access point. If you do not know which SSID to use or if the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.

6 Conﬁrm the SSID for the access point,

and then press the right button.

7 Select the security settings as

necessary, and then press the right button.

Security settings vary depending on the access point in use. To determine which settings to use, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.

8 Enter the encryption key, and then press

the right button.

The encryption key ﬁeld will display an asterisk (*) for each character you enter. If you do not know the key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.

11 Check the setting list.

The setting values you entered are displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your network settings.

• If the connection test fails, follow the on-screen instructions to check the settings. Network settings for the connection can be changed from the options menu. For additional information, refer to the instructions supplied with the access point or router, or contact your Internet service provider.

• Depending on the access point in use, you may need the MAC address for your system when connecting to a network. You can ﬁnd the MAC address under (Settings)

(System Settings) "System Information".

• For additional information on network settings, refer to the online user's guide ( page 25).

9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust

settings as necessary.

Easy

Basic settings are set automatically.

Custom

You can manually enter detailed settings information. For information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied by the Internet service provider or with the network device.

If you select "Custom", follow the on-screen instructions and adjust settings as necessary.

10 Check the connection name, and then

press the right button.

You can revise the connection name to use any name you like.

Network

Adjusting network settings

4 Using the on-screen keyboard ( page

26), enter the address for the Web page.

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.

Busy icon

Using the Internet browser

1 Check that you have access to a wireless

network.

2 Select (Internet Browser) under

(Network) from the home menu, and

then press the button.

The Internet browser starts.

3 Using the up button, select the address

bar, and then press the button.

The on-screen keyboard is displayed.

Address bar

Menu bar

Network

Connecting to the Internet

Basic operations of the Internet browser

button +

analog stick

Scroll in any direction

button +

directional button

Scroll by screen

L button

Go back to the previous page

button

Toggle the menu bar* on and off

* From the menu bar, you can access various features and

settings such as "Back" and "Close Page".

• 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 try to connect to the Internet.

• With the default setting, the most recently used connection will be automatically selected when connecting to the Internet.

Viewing the online user's guide

You can use the Internet browser to view the online user's guide for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

1 From the home menu, select (Online

Instruction Manuals) under (Network), and then press the button.

The user's guide page is displayed.

PSP® system software user's guide

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

The user's guide can also be viewed using your PC's Web browser.

Network

Connecting to the Internet

Keyboard

Text entry ﬁeld

(displays characters as they are entered)

Cursor

Function keys

Alphabet/symbol keys

Text entry options

Input mode display

Control panel item list

Keyboard keys Function

Enters a space

When entering text in the Internet browser address ﬁeld, previously entered addresses are displayed. Addresses are displayed only when input mode is set to Web address shortcuts.

Conﬁrms characters that have been typed but not entered, and exits the keyboard

Cancels characters that have been typed but not entered, and exits the keyboard

Moves the cursor

Deletes the character to the left of the cursor

Displays a diagram showing the system buttons and their usage

Switches between upper and lower case

Enters a line break

Using the on-screen keyboard

Keyboard

Entering characters

This section will demonstrate how to enter text using the word "FUN" as an example.

1 Select "DEF3", and then press the

button several times until "F" is

displayed.

Each time you press the button, the character that is entered in the text entry ﬁeld is switched.

2 Select "TUV8", and then press the

button several times until "U" is displayed.

3 Select "MNO6", and then press the

button several times until "N" is displayed.

4 Select "Enter", and then press the

button.

The characters you entered will be conﬁrmed. Select "Enter" again, and then press the button to exit the keyboard.

If you select the a/A key while entering characters, you can switch between upper and lower case.

Switching input mode

The number of input modes available varies depending on the language selected. Each time you press the select button, the input mode changes among the options in the diagram below:

Input mode display

Input mode

Examples of characters you can enter

Letters and numbers

a b c d e

Letters and numbers (with accented letters)

é í ó ç ñ

Numbers only 1 2 3 4 5

Web address shortcuts

.com .ne .html .gif

The language for the on-screen keyboard is linked to the System Language. You can set the system language by going to (Settings) (System Settings) "System Language". Example: If "System Language" is set to "Français," you can enter text in French.

Using the on-screen keyboard

Software updates may include security patches, new or revised settings and features, and other items, which will change your current operating system. It is recommended that you always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.

Obtain update data. Use the update data to overwrite the

existing system software.

The system software is updated.

Notice

During an update:

• Do not remove the UMD™.

• Do not turn off the system.

• Do not disconnect the AC adaptor. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.

• For the latest information on updates, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/psp

• Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without ﬁrst updating the PSP® system software.

• After you have updated the system software, you cannot go back to an earlier version.

• Before starting, check that the battery is charged. You may not be able to start an update if the battery charge level is low.

• It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when updating the system software.

Checking the system software version

You can check system software version information by selecting (Settings) (System Settings)

"System Information". The current version is

displayed in the "System Software" ﬁeld.

PSP® system updates

Updating the system software

Update methods

You can perform an update in any of the following ways.

With an Internet connection

Network Update

Update using the PSP® system's wireless LAN feature. By selecting (Network Update) under

(Settings), you can connect to the Internet and

update your system to the latest system software.

Update using a PC

Update using a PC to download update data from the Internet. For detailed instructions, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/psp

Without an Internet connection

Update using a UMD™

You can update using a UMD™ that contains update data.

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the PSP

system.

2 Insert a UMD™ that contains update

data.

The update data icon and version number are displayed under (Game) in the home menu.

3 Select (PSP™ Update), and then press

the button.

The update begins. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

PSP® system updates

Updating the system software

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