Quick Reference

PSP-1004

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Introduction

Using the Home Menu

Playing games

Playing video

Category

Playing music

Displaying images

Busy icon:

NETWORK
Connecting to the Internet
This icon is displayed when a page is loading.
Select a category using the left or right button. Select an item using the up or down button. Press the button to conrm the selected item.

SETTINGS

Adjusting PSP system settings 2
This document describes basic operations of the PSP system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online users guide ( page 23).

Directional buttons:

Used to select categories/items

button:

Cancels selected operations

HOME button:

Returns to the Home Menu

SELECT

Conrms selected items
button: Displays the options menu/control panel Select an icon, and then press the to display the options menu. button While playing content, press the to display the control panel. button
PT Icons Options menu Control panel

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.

R POWE

T STAR

CT SELE

AC Adaptor PSP (PlayStationPortable) system

Printed Materials

Battery Pack
Checking the package contents Supplied with the Value Pack only About the PSP system documentation
The PSP system documentation includes the following: Safety and Support
Before using the product, carefully read this document rst. It contains safety information related to the use of the PSP system, troubleshooting, specications and other information.
Quick Reference (this document) Headphones* with Remote Control
* Ear Friendly Headphones
This document contains information on basic hardware operations of the PSP system.

Users Guide

Memory Stick Duo (32 MB) Pouch Wrist Strap Cloth
(access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals) This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information related to the use of the PSP system software ( page 23).
Preparing the PSP system for use

Charging the battery

Before using the PSP system for the rst 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.
1 Insert the Battery Pack.
While holding down the PUSH button, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Align the bottom surface of the Battery Pack with the system to attach the battery.

Notice

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. Align the tabs, and then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks rmly into place.

2 Attach the AC Adaptor to charge the

battery.

Initial setup
1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up.

POWER indicator

POW ER

SE LE CT

STA RT

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 settings for system language, time zone, date and time and nickname.
When you have completed initial setup, the Home Menu ( page 2) is displayed.
The POWER indicator lights up in orange, indicating that charging has begun. The POWER indicator will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

2 To electrical

outlet
See "Using the on-screen keyboard" ( page 24) for information on entering characters. Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in (Settings). See the users guide ( page 23) for details. 7

Part names and functions

System
L button Directional buttons Memory Stick Duo access indicator

( page 13)

OPEN latch (top) ( LCD screen

page 12)

R button button button button button POWER indicator
WLAN switch (left side) WLAN access indicator
Lights up when using the wireless LAN feature

page 10)

POWER/HOLD switch (right side)

( page 10)

Analog stick

Strap holder

HOLD indicator
START button SELECT button HOME button

Displays the Home Menu

Sound button

( ( page 9)

Volume - button

Display button

page 9)

Volume + button

Part names and functions Using the sound button
Press and release Press for more than one second Each time you press the button, the tone changes among HEAVY POPS JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1 The sound is muted. *2 2
Headphones with Remote Control
The headphones with Remote Control are supplied with the Value Pack and are also sold separately.
*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. You can also clear by pressing the volume + or volume - button on the system or on the Remote Control.

Headphones

Using the display button
Press and release Press for more than one second Each time you press the button, the display changes among three levels of screen brightness. *1 The backlight turns off and the screen goes blank. *2

Remote Control

*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.

Basic 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.
A Turning the system on / Putting into sleep mode Slide up Slide up and hold for more than three seconds Slide down
B Turning the system off C Locking the system buttons*
*All operations using system buttons are locked.

Solid green

Power on Charging

Solid orange

Flashing green Light off
Charge level is low Power off/in sleep mode
POWER/HOLD switch POWER indicator HOLD indicator
Solid yellow In hold mode
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.
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.
Playing content on UMD and Memory Stick Duo media

UMD content

3 Select the icon, and then press the

button.

1 Slide the OPEN latch to open the disc

cover.

2 Insert a UMD.
The icon is displayed in the Home Menu.
Do not touch the recorded surface.

Playback begins.

OPEN latch
Press the HOME button to quit a game. To remove the UMD, stop playback and then slide the OPEN latch to open the disc cover.
Playing content on UMD and Memory Stick Duo media Content on Memory Stick Duo media

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 contents that can be played is displayed.

Front side Slot cover

To remove the Memory Stick Duo media, press the media once in the direction of the arrow.
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. 13
Checking the battery charge level

Battery charge level

If the POWER indicator ashes green, save game progress and recharge the battery. If the battery runs out before you save, game progress will be lost. Depending on the usage conditions and environmental factors, the charge level display may vary from the actual charge level. 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.
There is plenty of power left. The battery is getting low. The battery has almost run out. No battery power remains. The POWER indicator ashes green. Recharge the battery.

Copying music/videos/images
Copy music/video/image les to Memory Stick Duo media and play or view les on the PSP system. Copy methods vary depending on the device and software in use as well as le type. The following instructions are based on the most common copying methods. Music/video/image source Examples: USB cable Audio CD 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.

To a PC

To a PSP system

PC Digital video camera

Digital still camera
Copying music/videos/images Copying music les
Example: Importing music tracks from an audio CD

Copying video les

Example: Importing video from a digital video camera

1. Import

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

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

2. Convert/Copy

Use compatible software to convert the video to a le 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 les in the folder.
File formats that can be played include MP3, AAC, and ATRAC.
Copying music/videos/images Copying image les
Example: Importing images from a digital still camera

Conversion software

PC software such as the following*1 can be used to copy les. When you use the following software to copy les to Memory Stick Duo media, the necessary folders are created automatically. Media Manager for PSP (PlayStationPortable) System*2
Import images to a PC. Import methods vary depending on the device in use. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.
Create a folder named "PICTURE" on Memory Stick Duo media using a PC, and then save image les in the folder.
You can use this software to convert music, video and image les to the required formats.

SonicStage*2 PICTURE

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

Image Converter*3

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 les in formats such as JPEG (DCF 2.0/ Exif 2.21 compliant), TIFF and GIF.

You can use this software to convert video les to an MP4 format that can be played on the PSP system.
*1 All Sony products sold separately *2 You must use this software to transfer music les in ATRAC format. Also, the device that the Memory Stick Duo media is connected to must be compatible with MagicGate. *3 Image Converter software version 1.5 or earlier is not compatible with the PSP system. 17

Network

Adjusting network settings
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.

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 specied when the access point was congured)
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.
Example of a network conguration
Network equipment connections and setup methods vary depending on the equipment used.
Connect to the network through an access point.
Network device such as a DSL or cable modem Access point or wireless router PC Internet line
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 conguration and may not apply to all installations.
4 Select "Scan", and then press the

right button.

1 Select
(Network Settings) under (Settings) from the Home Menu, and then press the button. press the the 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 manufacturer.
2 Select "Infrastructure Mode", and then 3 Select "New Connection", and then press

5 Select the access point that you want to
use, and then press the button.
7 Select 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.
6 Conrm 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 eld 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.
9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust

settings as necessary.

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 nd the MAC address under (Settings) (System Settings) "System Information". For additional information on network settings, refer to the online users guide ( page 23).
Basic settings are set automatically. 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.

Custom

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.
Using the Internet browser
4 Using the on-screen keyboard (

1 Check that you have access to a wireless

network.

page 24), 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.

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

Busy icon

Menu bar

Connecting to the Internet Basic operations of the Internet browser
button + analog stick button + directional button L button button Scroll in any direction Scroll by screen Go back to the previous page Switch between displaying or not displaying the menu bar*

Viewing the users guide

You can use the Internet browser to view the online users guide for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system.
1 From the Home Menu, select (Online
The users guide page is displayed.
Instruction Manuals) under (Network), and then press the button.
* 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.
PSP system software users guide access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals The guide can also be viewed using your PCs Web browser.

Keyboard

Using the on-screen keyboard
Cursor Text entry eld Function keys
(displays characters as they are entered)

Control panel item list

Keyboard keys Function Enters a space When entering text in the Internet browser address eld, previously entered addresses are displayed. Addresses are displayed only when input mode is set to Web address shortcuts. Conrms 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

Alphabet/symbol keys

Input mode display Text entry options
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 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 Letters and numbers Letters and numbers (with accented letters) Numbers only Web address shortcuts Examples of characters you can enter abcde

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 eld is switched.
2 Select "TUV8", and then press the
button several times until "U" is displayed. button several times until "N" is displayed. button.
3 Select "MNO6", and then press the

12345.com.ne.html.gif

4 Select "Enter", and then press the
The characters you entered will be conrmed. 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. 25
The language for the on-screen keyboard is linked to the System Language. For example, if "System Language" is set to "Franais" under (Settings) (System Settings), the French keyboard is displayed.

PSP 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. For the latest information on updates, visit eu.playstation.com/psp Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without rst 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.
The system software is updated.
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. 26
Updating the system software Update methods
You can perform an update in any of the following ways. For detailed instructions, visit eu.playstation.com/psp

2 Insert a UMD that contains update
The update data icon and version number are displayed under (Game) in the Home Menu.
With an Internet connection Network Update
Update using the PSP systems 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.

3 Select

(PSP Update), and then press button.
Without an Internet connection Update using a UMD
You can update using a UMD that contains update data.
The update begins. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
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 eld.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the PSP

system.

Security Settings
Setting the parental control level
The PSP system includes a parental control feature. You can use this feature to set a password and limit the playback of content restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other content). By setting the parental control level on the system, you can prevent the playback of restricted content by children.
Parental control levels on content
Parental control levels on the system
About parental control levels Parental control levels on the PSP system
The parental control level of the system can be either turned off or set to one of 11 different levels.
Off 11-1 Turns off parental control Sets the level of content to be restricted. A setting of "1" is the most restrictive; "11" is the least restrictive.
The default setting for the menu item is "9".
The combination of the parental control levels of both the PSP system and the content determine whether the content can be viewed. The combination of the two levels is displayed in the table at right. Example: If the parental control level of the system is set to "9", content with a level from "1" to "9" can be played on the system.

Content can be viewed.

Content cannot be viewed.
For further information about Parental Control Levels and corresponding age groups, visit eu.playstation.com/psp or refer to software manual.
Setting the parental control level Setting the parental control level
(Security Settings) under (Settings), and then press the button. press the button.
2 Select "Parental Control Level", and then
The password entry screen is displayed.
3 Using the directional buttons, enter the
4-digit password, and then press the button.
When entering a password for the rst time after purchase, enter "0000".
4 Select a level, and then press the
The parental control level is set. To change the password, select "Change Password" under (Settings) (Security Settings).
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