Sony PSP - 2001, PSP - 2001 Quick Reference

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PSP-2001

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Introduction

Using the home menu

GAME

Playing games

VIDEO

Playing video

MUSIC

Playing music

PHOTO

Displaying images

NETWORK

Connecting to the

Internet

SETTINGS

Adjusting PSP® system settings

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

Item

Category

Busy icon:

This icon is displayed when a page is loading.

1Select a category using the left or right button.

2Select an item using the up or down button.

3Press thebutton to confirm the selected item.

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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

Home button:

Returns to the home	HOME	VOL
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button: Displays the options menu/control panel

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

Icons

Options menu

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button:

Cancels selected operations

SELECT START	button:

Confirms selected

items

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

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Control panel

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01Preparation

Checking the package contents

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.

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AC power cord

AC adaptor

Printed materials

Battery pack

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	Preparation
	Checking the package contents
About the PSP® system documentation		US
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The PSP® system documentation includes the
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• 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).

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02Preparation

Preparing the PSP® system for use

Charging the battery

2 Insert the battery pack.

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

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

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

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3Attach the AC adaptor to charge the battery.

Power indicator

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SELECT

START

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

3 To electrical outlet

		Preparation
		Preparing the PSP® system for use
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POWER HOLD

Power/hold switch

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	( page 2) is displayed.
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	• Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in
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03Preparation

Part names and functions

System

WLAN switch (top)	USB connector (top)
L button
Left speaker
Directional buttons
Memory Stick Duo™
access indicator
( page 13)

WLAN access indicator

Lights up when using the wireless LAN feature

Analog stick

Strap holder

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SELECT

START

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LCD screen R button Right speaker

button

button button button

Power indicator

(page 10)

Power/hold switch

(right side)

(page 10)

Hold indicator

(page 10)

			Start button
			Select button
	Home button	Sound button
	Displays the home menu
		(	page 9)
	Volume - button	Display button
8	Volume + button	(	page 9)

Preparation

Part names and functions

Using the sound button

		Each time you press the button, the tone
	Press and release	changes among HEAVY POPS
		JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1
	Press for more	The sound is muted. *2
	than one second

*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

	Each time you press the button, the
Press and release	display changes among three levels of
	screen brightness. *1
Press for more	The backlight turns off and the screen
than one second	goes blank. *2
Press for more	The system switches to video output
than five seconds	mode (	page 18).

*1 : The highest level (level 4) can be selected only while the PSP® system is plugged in using the AC adaptor.

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

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Remote control

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

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*2 : To turn the backlight back on, press any of the PSP®	PT
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04Basic operations

Power and sleep mode functions

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

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Power/hold switch

Power indicator

Hold indicator

Power/hold switch

	A	Turning the system on /	Slide up
		Putting into sleep mode
	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

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Basic operations

Power and sleep mode functions

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.

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•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.

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05Basic operations

Playing content

UMD™ content

1Place 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.

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WLAN

3Select the icon, and then press the button.

Playback begins.

•Press the home button to quit a game.

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

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Basic operations

Playing content

Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold	3 Select the icon, and then press the
separately)	button.

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.

A list of content that can be played is displayed.

Slot cover

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

Front side

Notice

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

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06Basic operations

Checking the battery charge level

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.

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.

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07Basic operations

Copying music/videos/images

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

Examples:

Audio CD

PC

Digital video camera

Digital still camera

To a PSP® system

USB cable

Mini-B (5-pin) type

•If using a USB cable, connect the cable to the PSP® system

and the PC, select (USB Connection) under (Settings) and then press the button.

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

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

* A Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately) is required if your device can handle only a standard-size Memory Stick™.

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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.

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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*2

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.

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08Basic 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 VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN
Component AV cable	Component VIDEO IN connectors	Y PB/CB PR/CR	L R

AV cable*

VIDEO IN connector (composite)

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

* Progressive video cannot be output.

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Basic operations

Outputting video to a TV

Outputting to a TV

1Connect the PSP® system to theTV using a video out cable (sold separately).

3Turn on the PSP® system (page 10), and then press and hold the display button on the system front for at least 5 seconds.

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

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

Component VIDEO

IN connectors

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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	PR/CR	Component AV cable
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	AUDIO IN
TV	R	(sold separately)

2 Adjust the video input setting for theTV.

Set to the input connectors in use.

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).

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09Network

Adjusting network 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

PC

Example of a common network configuration

Network device such as a DSL or cable modem

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.

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Network

Adjusting network settings

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.

1Select(Network Settings) under

(Settings) from the home menu, and then press thebutton.

2Select "Infrastructure Mode", and then press thebutton.

3Select "New Connection", and then press thebutton.

4Select "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.

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Network

Adjusting network settings

5Select the access point that you want to use, and then press the button.

7Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the right 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.

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.

6Confirm the SSID for the access point, and then press the right button.

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.

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Network

Adjusting network settings

9Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary.

Easy Basic settings are set automatically.

You can manually enter detailed settings Custom 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.

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).

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10Network

Connecting to the Internet

Using the Internet browser

1Check that you have access to a wireless network.

2 Select(Internet Browser) under

(Network) from the home menu, and then press thebutton.

The Internet browser starts.

3 Using the up button, select the address bar, and then press thebutton.

The on-screen keyboard is displayed.

Address bar

Menu bar

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.

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Network

Connecting to the Internet

Basic operations of the Internet browser

	button +	Scroll in any direction
	analog stick
	button +	Scroll by screen
	directional button
	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.

1From 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.

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11Keyboard

Using the on-screen keyboard

Cursor

			Text entry field
	Function keys		(displays characters
			as they are entered)

Input mode display

Alphabet/symbol keys

Text entry options

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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

Keyboard

Using the on-screen keyboard

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	Input mode	Examples of characters you
	display		can enter
		Letters and	a b c d e
		numbers
		Letters and
		numbers (with	é í ó ç ñ
		accented
		letters)
		Numbers only	1 2 3 4 5
		Web address	.com .ne .html .gif
		shortcuts

Entering characters

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

1Select "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.

2Select "TUV8", and then press the button several times until "U" is displayed.

3Select "MNO6", and then press the button several times until "N" is displayed.

4Select "Enter", and then press the button.

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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.

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.

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12PSP® system updates

Updating the system software

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.

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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.

1Connect 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 thebutton.

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

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