Quick Reference PSP-1004 7010187 GB
Introduction Using the Home Menu GAME Playing games VIDEO Category Playing video MUSIC Playing music Item PHOTO Displaying images Busy icon: NETWORK Connecting to the Internet SETTINGS Adjusting PSP® system settings This icon is displayed when a page is loading. 1 Select a category using the left or right button. 2 Select an item using the up or down button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item.
This document describes basic operations of the PSP® system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online user’s guide ( page 23). GB Directional buttons: button: Used to select categories/items POWER HOME button: Returns to the Home Menu Cancels selected operations HOLD HOME VOL SELECT button: START Confirms selected items button: Displays the options menu/control panel Select an icon, and then press the to display the options menu.
01 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.
Preparation Checking the package contents Supplied with the Value Pack only About the PSP® system documentation GB 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.
02 Preparation Preparing the PSP® system for use Charging the battery Before using the PSP® system for the first time after purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery. 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. Caution UMD PUSH 1 P • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Preparation Preparing the PSP® system for use 2 Attach the AC Adaptor to charge the battery. 1 POWER HOLD HOME VOL SELECT GB Initial setup Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up. POWER indicator START POW ER 1 SE LE CT STA RT HOL D 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.
03 Preparation Part names and functions System OPEN latch (top) ( page 12) LCD screen L button R button Directional buttons button button button button Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator ( page 13) POWER indicator WLAN switch (left side) POWER HOLD WLAN access indicator HOME SELECT VOL START Lights up when using the wireless LAN feature Analog stick START button SELECT button HOME button Sound button Displays the Home Menu Volume + button switch (right side) ( page 10) ( ME HO
Preparation Part names and functions 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. You can also clear by pressing the volume + or volume - button on the system or on the Remote Control.
04 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. POWER/HOLD switch A 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.
Basic operations Power and sleep mode functions Sleep mode GB 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. Hints • To clear sleep mode, slide the POWER/HOLD switch up again. During video or audio playback, you can press the u button of the Remote Control to clear sleep mode. • Some software may prevent the system from entering sleep mode.
05 Basic operations Playing content on UMD™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media 3 Select the icon, and then press the UMD™ content 1 Slide the OPEN latch to open the disc button. cover. 2 Insert a UMD™. The icon is displayed in the Home Menu. Do not touch the recorded surface. Playback begins. OPEN latch L OPEN R 12 Hints • 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.
Basic operations Playing content on UMD™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media 3 Select the icon, and then press the GB 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 contents that can be played is displayed.
06 Basic 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. 14 Hints • If the POWER indicator flashes green, save game progress and recharge the battery. If the battery runs out before you save, game progress will be lost.
07 Basic 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.
Basic operations Copying music/videos/images Copying music files Example: Importing video from a digital video camera 1. Import 1. Import Use compatible software to import music tracks from an audio CD to a PC. Import video 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 Hint File formats that can be played include MP3, AAC, and ATRAC.
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. Conversion software GB PC software such as the following*1 can be used to copy files.
08 Network Adjusting network settings Required items 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. Connect to the network through an access point.
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. 4 Select “Scan”, and then press the GB right 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.
Network Adjusting network settings 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. 11 Check the setting list. GB The setting values you entered are displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your network settings.
09 Network Connecting to the Internet 4 Using the on-screen keyboard ( 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. 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.
Network Connecting to the Internet button + analog stick Scroll in any direction button + directional button Scroll by screen L button Go back to the previous page button Switch between displaying or not displaying the menu bar* * From the menu bar, you can access various features and settings such as “Back” and “Close Page”. Viewing the user’s guide GB You can use the Internet browser to view the online user’s guide for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
10 Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Control panel item list Cursor Text entry field Function keys (displays characters as they are entered) 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.
Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Switching input mode Entering characters 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 abcde Letters and numbers (with) accented letters) éíóçñ Numbers only 12345 Web address shortcuts .com .ne .html .
11 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. 1 Obtain update data. 2 Use the update data to overwrite the existing system software. 3T he system software is updated. Notice During an update: • Do not remove the UMD™.
PSP® system updates 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 data. GB 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® system’s wireless LAN feature.
12 Security Settings Setting the parental control level 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 Turns off parental control 11-1 Sets the level of content to be restricted. A setting of “1” is the most restrictive; “11” is the least restrictive.
Security Settings Setting the parental control level Setting the parental control level GB 1 Select (Security Settings) under (Settings), and then press the button. 2 Select “Parental Control Level”, and then press the button. 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 first time after purchase, enter “0000”. 4 Select a level, and then press the button.
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