Sony PSP - N1004 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

PSP-N1004 4-152-678-62(2) GB

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This product is intended for ages 6 and up.

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prolonged use of the PSP

Avoid

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strain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

If you

experience any of the following health problems,

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discontinue use of the system immediately. If symptoms persist, consult with your doctor. – Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar to motion

sickness

– Discomfort or

hands or arms

WARNING

pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears,

® system. To help prevent eye

Regulatory information

The nameplate is located behind the display panel.

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This equipment

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limits set out in the R&TTE Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., 2-6-21 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo, 107-0062 Japan. The Authorised Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Distributed in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd, 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP.

has been tested and found to comply with the

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 experience an unpleasant sensation or pain in your hands, wrists or arms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

® system immediately if you

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.

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

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physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless networking feature (Bluetooth LAN).

Keep

the PSP

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other medical devices when using the wireless networking feature.

Do not

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pacemaker.

Turn

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to suspect that interference is occurring with your pacemaker.

Do not

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locations: – Areas where

– Crowded areas. – Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of

Use caution

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vehicle, as radio waves may affect electronic equipment in some vehicles.

® system at least 20 cm away from a pacemaker or

carry the PSP

off your PSP

® system in a breast pocket if you use a

® system immediately, if you have any reason

use the wireless networking feature in the following

hospitals. Abide by medical institution regulations when using the system on their premises.

automated equipment.

wireless network use is prohibited, such as in

when using the wireless networking feature in a

® and wireless

WARNING

System Software

The System Software included within this product is subject to a limited licence from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/psp-eula/ for further details.

About national export control

This product may fall within the scope of national export control legislation. You must comply fully with the requirements of such legislation and of all other applicable laws of any jurisdiction in relation to this product.

Notice about U.S. Export Administration Regulations

This product contains software that is subject to certain restrictions under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may not be exported or re-exported to U.S. embargoed destinations. In addition this product may not be exported or reexported to persons and entities prohibited by the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

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Table of contents

WARNING······················································ 2

Precautions ···················································· 8

Checking the package contents ··················· 12

Things you can do with the PSP® system ···· 14

Preparation

Part names and functions ···························· 16

Charging the battery ···································· 20

Turning the system on and off ····················· 23

Basic operations

Using the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu ····· 24

Using the on-screen keyboard ····················· 26

Table of contents

Games

Playing games ············································· 28

Step 1

Install Media Go™ ···························· 30

Step 2

Start Media Go™ ····························· 31

Step 3

Download (purchase) a game ········· 32

Step 4

Start the game ································ 37

Downloading games using the PSP® system

or PS3™ system ······································· 39

Network

Using the wireless networking feature ········· 40

Updating the system software ····················· 41

Support

Before requesting service ···························· 42

GUARANTEE ·············································· 48

Additional information

Parental control ············································ 50

Before disposing of or transferring

the PSP® system ······································ 53

Specifications··············································· 54

Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your PSP

® system, depending on the system software version

in use.

PSP® system documentation

You can find information about the PSP® system in this manual as well as online.

• Instruction Manual (this document)

This manual explains hardware features and provides basic information about how to set up and operate the PSP® system, including instructions on how to download and start playing games. The manual also includes warnings and precautions for the safe and proper use of the system.

• User’s Guide

This online guide contains detailed information about using PSP® system features. You can access the guide in the following ways:

Viewing on a PC

You can view the online user’s guide using a PC Web browser.

access from:

Viewing on the PSP

To view the guide on the PSP® system, select (Network) (Online Instruction Manuals), and then press the button.

eu.playstation.com/manuals

® system

Table of contents

Precautions

Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference.

Accessory compatibility

Do not use accessories or peripherals that are intended for another model of the PSP peripherals may not be compatible with your system. Visit http://eu.playstation.com/psp for details.

® system, as these accessories/

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.

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inspect the AC adaptor.

Regularly

unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and

Stop use,

disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes too hot to touch, or has become misshapen.

Precautions

Use and handling

Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from

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your face.

prolonged use of the PSP

Avoid

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eyestrain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

Keep

the system and accessories out of the reach of small

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children. Small children may swallow the Memory Stick

™

Micro

media or wrap the cables/straps around themselves,

which may inflict injury or cause an accident or a malfunction.

Do not

use the system while driving or riding a bicycle.

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Handle the

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Be careful

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Use only

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Do not

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Do not

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Do not

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display panel with care when opening and closing.

not to pinch your fingers when closing the display

panel.

use the system or accessories near water.

Do not

attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

expose the system or accessories to high temperatures,

high humidity, or direct sunlight.

leave the system or accessories in a car with the

windows closed (particularly in summer).

expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or

steam.

allow liquid or small particles to get into the system or

Do not accessories.

place the system or accessories on surfaces that are

Do not tilted, unstable or subject to vibration.

® system. To help prevent

Do not

throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and do

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not subject the devices to strong physical shock. Sitting down with the PSP bottom of a backpack along with heavy objects may cause damage to the system.

Do not

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strong physical shock during gameplay, as doing so can damage the system.

Handle the

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Do not

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Do not

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system or accessories.

Depending on

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may reach temperatures of 40°C or more. Do not touch the system or AC adaptor for an extended period of time under these conditions. Extended contact under these conditions may cause low-temperature burns*. * Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is

When connecting

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not leave a still image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this may leave a faint image permanently on the screen. * Except LCD

Parents

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to ensure safe and responsible Internet usage. Refer to http://www.ps-playsafeonline.com for

® system in a pocket or placing the system in the

forcibly twist the PSP

analog stick with care. put heavy objects on the system or accessories. touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the

® system or expose the system to

the conditions of use, the system or AC adaptor

in contact with objects of relatively low temperatures (40°C or more) for an extended period of time.

the system to a plasma or projection* TV, do

screen types

are encouraged to monitor children in online activities

further details.

AC adaptor use

For your safety, use only a supplied AC adaptor. Other types

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may cause fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction.

touch the plug of the AC adaptor with wet hands.

Do not

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touch the AC adaptor or the system, if connected to an

Do not

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electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.

allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the

Do not

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system or accessory connectors. If there is dust or foreign matter on the system’s connectors or the AC adaptor, 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

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Protect the

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When disconnecting

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Do not

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Do not

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AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables from the system before cleaning or when you do not intend to use the system for an extended period of time.

AC adaptor from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the system.

pull straight out from the electrical outlet. Never pull by the cord and do not pull at an angle.

use the system to play games or video when the system is covered with any type of fabric. 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 case or covering. Also do not use the AC adaptor when covered with fabric to help avoid overheating.

connect the AC adaptor to a voltage transformer or inverter. Connecting the AC adaptor 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.

the AC adaptor, hold it by the plug and

Precautions

LCD screen

The LCD screen is made of glass and may crack if subjected to

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excessive force.

that are not lit or are continuously lit may appear in

Pixels

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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 system 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.

xposure to sunlight may damage the system’s LCD

Direct e

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screen. Be careful when using the system outdoors or near a window. When using

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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 goes up.

Do not

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extended period of time, as doing so may cause a faint image to be left permanently on the screen.

the system in a cold environment, you may notice

leave still images displayed on the screen for an

Precautions

Recorded data

Do not use the Memory Stick Micro™ media in the following ways, as doing so may result in data loss or corruption:

Removing

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Using it

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the Memory Stick Micro

system while it is loading or saving data or being formatted.

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. It is recommended that you regularly back up software and data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be held liable for any damages or injury in the case of software or data loss or corruption.

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media or turning off the

Never disassemble the system or accessories

Use the PSP® system and accessories according to the instructions in this manual. No authorization 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. Additionally, there is a risk of fire, electrical shock or malfunction. The LCD screen, in particular, contains dangerous, high-voltage parts.

Using an access point

When using the PSP® system’s search function to select a wireless network access point, access points that are not intended for public use may be displayed. Only connect to a personal access point that you are authorised to use, or one that is available through a commercial wireless network or hotspot service. User is responsible for all fees associated with wireless network access.

Use in other countries

Depending on the country, there are limitations on the use of certain types of radio waves. In some cases, use of the PSP system may lead to a fine or other penalty.

Cleaning

For safety reasons, unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables before cleaning the system.

Cleaning the exterior surface and LCD screen

Wipe gently

Cleaning the connectors

If the dirty, signals may not be sent or received properly. Also, if the connector on the headphones becomes dirty, you may experience noise or interruptions in sound. Wipe the connectors with a dry, soft cloth to keep in clean condition.

with a soft cloth.

connectors on the PSP

® system or on the USB cable become

Handling and care of exterior surfaces

Follow the guidelines listed below to help avoid deterioration or discolouration of the PSP

Do not

use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior

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surface.

allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber

Do not

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or vinyl products for an extended period of time.

use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe off the

Do not

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system.

® system.

Before using the analog stick

Do not attempt to remove the analog stick from the system

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front, as doing so will damage the system and may result in injury.

best results, go to

For

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and then with the [System Information] screen displayed, rotate the analog stick in a circular motion to adjust the analog stick’s range of movement.

(Settings) (System Settings),

Cases and coverings

When placing the PSP® system in a commercially available case, turn off the power or put the system in sleep mode. Do not use the system while it is in the case. Leaving the system on, or using it while in a case or covering may cause overheating or may damage the system.

Precautions

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. Details are found within the contact information section at http://eu.playstation.com/help-support/.

 PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system

 AC adaptor

Checking the package contents

 USB cable

 CD-ROM

 Printed materials

Checking the package contents

Things you can do with the PSP® system

SELECT

START

Wireless networking feature

Using the wireless networking feature, you can connect to the Internet to access PlayStation®Store and use the Internet browser.

page 40

Equipped with system storage

You can use the built-in system storage to save games, music, photos and other types of content.

Things you can do with the PSP® system

Bluetooth® wireless technology

You can establish a wireless connection between the PSP® system and the controller for the PS3™ system or other Bluetooth® devices.

Download and play games

You can download (purchase) games from PlayStation®Store.

Listen to music

Listen to music, such as music files that have been imported from audio CDs to your PC.

Watch video

Watch video that has been imported to your PC.

PlayStation®Store

page 28

Update the system software

You can add new features by updating the system software.

page 41

Browse photos

Browse photos from a digital camera or from other sources.

Connect to a network

Browse Web pages on the Internet or listen to Internet radio.

For details about using these and other features, refer to the online user’s guide. access from: eu.playstation.com/manuals

Things you can do with the PSP® system

Part names and functions

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2 3 4 5 6 7

With the display panel closed

System bottom

Part names and functions

1 L button

2 Display button

Press and release

Each time you press the display button, the display changes among three levels of screen brightness. The highest level (level 4) can be selected only while the PSP plugged in using the AC adaptor.

Press for more than one second

The backlight turns of goes blank. To turn the backlight on again, press any of the PSP buttons.

Press for more than five seconds

The system mode. Video output mode is available only when a video output cable is connected (

® system is

f and the screen

switches to video output

page 38).

3 Volume − button

4 Volume + button

5 Sound button

Press and release

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

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HEAVY UNIQUE

OFF.

® system

The tone can be changed only when using headphones. Furthermore, the tone setting is temporarily set to [OFF] during gameplay.

Press for more than one second

The sound

is muted. To clear muting,

press the sound button again.

Press for more than five seconds

While the solid or flashing blue, audio from the system is output to the Bluetooth audio device that is registered, or paired, with the system. To stop output to the Bluetooth device, press the sound button again for more than five seconds.

Bluetooth

® indicator is lit

® audio

6 LCD screen

7 R button

8 Bluetooth® indicator

Shows the status of the Bluetooth® connection

Solid blue

Connected

Flashing blue

Connecting

Light off

Not connected

9 POWER indicator

Solid green

Power on

Solid orange

Charging

Flashing green

Charge level low

Light off

Power off/In sleep mode

POWER/HOLD switch

Slide up

Turn the system on and off (

23).

Slide down

system buttons.

Lock the

Headset connector

Multi-use connector

Connect cables of various types including a USB cable (supplied) or a video output cable (sold separately).

Preparation

page

Part names and functions

With the display panel open

SELECT

START

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Opening the display panel

Slide the display panel upward to open the panel.

Display panel

Part names and functions

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