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Introduction This docume
Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) ( page 25

GAME The PSP® system includes a user interface called "XMB"

(XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the “home menu”.
Playing games

VIDEO Direction
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Playing video
categ

MUSIC Category P
Returns to the
Playing music
Quit

PHOTO
button:
Displaying images
Select

Item
to disp
NETWORK
Home menu
Connecting to the
Internet
Select a category using the left or right
SETTINGS 1 button.
Adjusting PSP® system
Select an item using the up or down
settings 2 button.
Icons displayed in the home menu vary depending on
Press the button to confirm the
the system software version.
3 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/

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me menu”. FR
ES
Directional buttons: button:
Used to select Cancels selected
categories/items operations

Category PS button:
Returns to the home menu VOL SELECT START
button:
Quits gameplay
Confirms selected items

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button: Displays the options menu/control panel
Select an icon, and then press the button While playing content, press the button
to display the options menu. to display the control panel.
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menu

eft or right
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or down
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01 Preparation
Checking the package contents
Check that you have all of the following items. About the
If any items are missing, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer Services at
The PSP® sy
1-800-345-7669 for assistance. Additional items may be included with certain models of this product. Please
following:
check against the contents listed on the product package.
• Safety and
Before usin
It contains s
POWE
R system, trou
HOLD
information
T
AC power cord
STAR
CT
SELE

• Quick Refe
This docum
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operations

• User's Gui
AC adaptor (http://manu
PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system This online
contains de
system soft

Printed materials

Battery pack

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 Preparation
Checking the package contents
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About the PSP® system documentation
vices at FR
The PSP® system documentation includes the
. Please
following: ES

• 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.
wer cord
• Quick Reference (this document)
This document contains information on basic hardware
operations of the PSP® system. DE

• User's Guide
aptor (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)
This online document is accessed through the Internet and IT
contains detailed information related to the use of the PSP®
system software ( page 25).

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02 Preparation
Preparing the PSP® system for use
Charging the battery 2 Insert the battery pack. 3 Attach
Before using the PSP® system for the first time after Align the bottom surface of the battery pack with the battery
purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery. system to attach the battery.

Caution
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible. 2
• 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 1
record of the numbers for future reference.

1 Remove the battery cover. Align the tabs of the battery cover with the system and
snap it in place.
While holding down the release button, slide the battery
cover in the direction of the arrow.

3
The powe
Release button orange, i
has begu
will turn o
4 fully char
2
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Preparing the PSP® system for use
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3 Attach the AC adaptor to charge the Initial setup
with the battery. FR
1 Slide the power/hold switch up.
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Power indicator
VOL SELECT START

POW
ER
2 SE
LE
CT

STA HOL
RT D

Power/hold switch

The power indicator lights up in green, and the initial

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setup screen is displayed.

ystem and 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

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

The power indicator lights up in NL

• See "Using the on-screen keyboard" ( page 26) for
orange, indicating that charging
information on entering characters.
has begun. The power indicator
3 To electrical • Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in
will turn off when the battery is
outlet (Settings). See the user's guide ( page 25) for
fully charged. details. PT

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03 Preparation
Part names and functions
Using the
System
WLAN switch (top)
USB connector (top) Press and rele
Off On
LCD screen
WLAN

R button Press for more

L button than one seco
Right speaker *1 : The tone c
Left speaker
button, button Also, the t
button, button gameplay
Directional buttons *2 : To clear m
Power indicator
Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 10)
access indicator Using the
( page 13) Power/hold switch
(right side)
WLAN access indicator VOL SELECT START
( page 10) Press and rele
Lights up when using the
wireless LAN feature Hold indicator
( page 10) Press for more
Analog stick Microphone Start button than one seco
( page 12) Press for more
Strap holder Select button
than five seco
Volume + button Sound button *1 : The highe
( page 9)
PSP® syst
Volume – button
Display button *2 : To turn the
PS button ( page 9) system bu

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Part names and functions
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Using the sound button Headphones with remote control
FR
Each time you press the button, the tone You can connect the headphones with remote control
Press and release changes among HEAVY POPS (sold separately). ES
JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1

n Press for more

The sound is muted. *2 VOL

than one second

peaker *1 : The tone can be changed only when using headphones.
2

n, button Also, the tone setting is temporarily set to "OFF" during

gameplay. Headphones Remote control
n, button
*2 : To clear muting, press the sound button again.
ndicator 1
e 10)
Using the display button DE
old switch
e) Each time you press the button, the
e 10) Press and release display changes among three levels of
screen brightness. *1 IT
icator
e 10) Press for more The backlight turns off and the screen The PSP-1000 series remote control cannot be used with the
than one second goes blank. *2 PSP-3000 series system.
Press for more The system switches to video output
Caution NL
than five seconds mode ( page 18).
Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
*1 : The highest level (level 4) can be selected only while the headphones are used at high volume. Over time,
PSP® system is plugged in using the AC adaptor. increasingly loud audio may sound normal but still damage
*2 : To turn the backlight back on, press any of the PSP® your hearing. The louder the volume, the sooner your
PT
system buttons. hearing could be affected. For details, refer to the Safety
and Support manual.

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04 Basic operations
Power and sleep mode functions
Use the power/hold switch to turn the system on or Power/hold switch Sleep mo
off, or to put it into sleep or hold mode.
Turning the system on / If the PSP® s
A Slide up
Putting into sleep mode software tha
Slide up and hold for more mode is clea
B Turning the system off
than three seconds point where
C Locking the system buttons* Slide down

*All operations using system buttons are locked. • To clear sle

During vide
button o
Power indicator
• Some softw
Solid green Power on mode.
POW
ER • While in sle
A Solid orange Charging
SE
LE
CT
B power at a
HOL
STA
RT D
Flashing green Charge level is low battery pac

Light off Power off/in sleep mode

C

Power/hold switch Hold indicator

Power indicator Solid yellow In hold mode

Hold indicator

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Power and sleep mode functions
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Sleep mode
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If the PSP® system is switched to sleep mode, the
software that is playing will be paused. When sleep ES
old for more mode is cleared, you can begin playback from the
nds 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.
• While in sleep mode, the PSP® system will still consume DE
power at a reduced rate, until no charge remains in the
low battery pack.

ep mode
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05 Basic operations
Playing UMD® content 06 Ba
Pl
1 Place your finger in the indentation on 3 Select the icon, and then press the Warnin
the top of the system to open the disc button. Keep Memo
children, as
cover.
2 Insert a UMD® and close the disc cover. 1 Open t
Check that the disc cover is tightly closed. 2 Press t
The icon is displayed in the home menu. until fu
The icon i

Slot cove
Do not touch the recorded surface.

Playback begins.

• Press the PS button to quit a game.

• The PS button on this PSP® system performs the same
functions as the HOME button on PSP-1000 and PSP-2000
series systems.
• To remove the UMD®, stop playback and then open the disc Front sid
cover.
2
WLAN
Using the microphone
1 You can use the PSP® system’s microphone ( page Notice
8) to play software that supports the microphone. For When the Me
details, refer to the instructions for the software in not eject the
use. system into s
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 06 Basic operations
Playing Memory Stick Duo™ content
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the Warning 3 Select the icon, and then press the
Keep Memory Stick Duo™ media out of the reach of small button. FR
children, as the media could be swallowed by accident. ES
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

A list of content that can be played is displayed.

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he same To remove the Memory Stick Duo™

media, press the media once in the IT
nd PSP-2000
direction of the arrow.
open the disc Front side

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ne ( page Notice
ophone. For When the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator ( page 8) is lit, do PT
ware in 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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07 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.
Depending on the usage conditions and environmental
factors, the charge level display may vary from the actual
charge level.
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08 Ba
Co
Copy music
Methods of charging the battery
Copy metho
You can use either of the following methods to charge
are based o
the battery.
Music/vid
• 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, Examples:
charging will begin ( page 6).
• Using a USB cable (sold separately)
When you turn on the PSP® system and then connect it to a
device (such as a PC) equipped with a USB connector, the
system will automatically switch to USB mode and the
system’s battery will begin charging. The power indicator
lights up in orange while the battery is charging.
V
• In certain situations, such as during gameplay, the PSP®
system will not automatically switch to USB mode when a
USB cable is connected to the system.
• To switch to USB mode manually, select (USB
Connection) under (Settings).
• You can connect a Mini-B (5-pin) type USB cable to the
USB connector of the PSP® system. Digit
• For details about the charging time or duration, refer to the
supplied Safety and Support manual.
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 08 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. US
Copy methods vary depending on the device and software in use as well as file type. The following instructions FR
ds to charge
are based on the most common copying methods.
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Music/video/image source  To a PC  To a PSP® system
® system and
rical socket, Examples:
USB cable

onnect it to a
onnector, the Audio CD
and the DE
Mini-B (5-pin) type
er indicator
PC
g.
• To switch the PSP® system to USB mode manually, select
(USB Connection) under (Settings).
Video files IT
, the PSP® • You can connect to a PC with an operating system that
ode when a supports the USB mass storage class.
• Instead of a USB cable, you can use a Memory Stick USB
(USB reader/writer (not included) or a PC with a Memory Stick™
slot.*
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ble to the
Digital still camera * A Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a
, refer to the Sony product sold separately) is required if your device
can handle only a standard-size Memory Stick™. PT

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 Basic operations
Copying music/videos/images

Copying music files Copying video files Copying

Example: Importing music tracks from an audio CD Example: Downloading legally available video files Example: Im
1. Import from the Internet 1. Import
Use compatible software to import music tracks from an 1. Download Import im
audio CD to a PC. Download video files to a PC. Import me
2. Copy details, re
2. Convert/Copy
Create a folder named "MUSIC" on Memory Stick Duo™ Use compatible software to convert the video to a file 2. Copy
media using a PC, and then save music files in the folder. format that can be played on the PSP® system. Then, Create a f
create a folder named "VIDEO" on the Memory Stick media usi
Duo™ media and save the video files in the folder.

MUSIC

VIDEO
You can play MP3, AAC and ATRAC format files.
• If using a d
You can play some MP4 video files. Duo™ med
from the ca
• You can vie
Exif 2.21 co

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Copying music/videos/images
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Copying image files Conversion software
FR
deo files Example: Importing images from a digital still camera You can use the software “Media Manager for PSP®
1. Import (PlayStation®Portable)” (sold separately) to convert ES
Import images to a PC. music, video and image files to the required format.
When copying files to Memory Stick Duo™ media, the
Import methods vary depending on the device in use. For
details, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.
necessary folders are created automatically.

o to a file 2. Copy
m. Then, Create a folder named "PICTURE" on Memory Stick Duo™
ry Stick media using a PC, and then save image files in the folder.
older.

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PICTURE

IT
• 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/ NL
Exif 2.21 compliant), TIFF and GIF.

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09 Basic operations
Outputting video to a TV
You can output PSP® system video to a TV using a video output cable (sold separately). Outputtin
Selecting a video output cable 1 Connec
Select a video output cable suited for the TV in use. a video
Example:
Video output cable types compone
Cable type Input connector on the TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

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

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
AV cable VIDEO IN connector (composite)

Component
(sold separa
Image quality varies depending on the TV in use. Image quality may improve if you connect the PSP® system to your TV using a
component AV cable instead of an AV cable.

2 Adjust
Set to the

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 Basic operations
Outputting video to a TV
US
Outputting to a TV 3 Turn on the PSP® system ( page 10),
and then press and hold the display FR
1 Connect the PSP® system to the TV using
a video out cable (sold separately). button on the system front for at least 5 ES
seconds.
Example: Connecting the PSP® system to a TV with Video from the PSP® system will be displayed on the TV.
component video input connectors

Clearing video output

DEO IN AUDIO IN
To clear video output, press the display button again.
PR/CR L R
Component VIDEO IN
connectors
COMPONENT
• You can change video output or adjust settings in
VIDEO IN
Y
(Connected Display Settings) under (Settings). DE
L-AUDIO-R
PB/CB
• Because the size of the video image output to the TV for
PR/CR
games or Internet browser screens is predetermined,
horizontal or vertical black bars may be displayed at the
Component AV cable AUDIO IN
L edges of the image.
(sold separately) TV IT
R

TV using a

2 Adjust the video input setting for the TV. NL

Set to the input connectors in use.

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10 Network
Adjusting network settings
Warning Required items Creating
Turn off the WLAN switch when in crowded places, such as The following items are generally required to set up You can adj
in a crowded train. If a person nearby is using a
the system to connect to a network. access poin
pacemaker, it is possible that the radio waves could affect
the pacemaker. on the syste
• Subscription to an Internet service provider on the equip
• A network device, such as a DSL or cable modem environment
Example of a network configuration • A WLAN access point or a wireless broadband the most co
router apply to all i
Network equipment connections and setup methods
• Settings for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA
vary depending on the equipment used.
key, etc. as specified when the access point was 1 Select
Example of a common network configuration configured) (Set
then pr
• An access point is a device used to connect to a wireless 2 Select
network. press t
Network device, • A wireless broadband router is a device that includes both
such as a DSL or
cable modem
router and access point functions. A router is required if you 3 Select
are connecting a PC and the PSP® system to one Internet the b
line at the same time.
Access point or • SSID, WEP and WPA keys are types of wireless network
wireless router information. They may be required when connecting to an
Internet line 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.
PC • User is responsible for Internet service fees.

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 Network
Adjusting network settings
US
Creating a new network connection 4 Select "Scan", and then press the
right button. FR
to set up You can adjust network settings to connect to an
access point and save the network connection data ES
on the system. Network settings may vary depending
der on the equipment in use and the network
ble modem environment. The following instructions are based on
adband the most common network configuration and may not
apply to all installations.
P key, WPA
point was 1 Select (Network Settings) under
(Settings) from the home menu, and
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then press the button.
o a wireless 2 Select "Infrastructure Mode", and then When using a wireless access point that supports AOSS™,
press the button. select "Automatic", and then follow the on-screen instructions.
ncludes both The setup will complete automatically. For information on IT
equired if you 3 Select "New Connection", and then press access points that support automatic setup, contact the
one Internet the button. access point retailer.
AOSS™
s network Buffalo, Inc. NL
ecting to an
nerally set in
ails, refer to
or router.
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 Network
Adjusting network settings

5 Select the access point that you want to 7 Select the security settings as 9 Select
use, and then press the button. necessary, and then press the right setting
button.

An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the Easy

access point. If you do not know which SSID to use or if Security settings vary depending on the access point in
the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up use. To determine which settings to use, contact the
or maintains the access point. person who set up or maintains the access point. Custom

6 Confirm the SSID for the access point, 8 Enter the encryption key, and then press
and then press the right button. the right button. If you sele
The encryption key field will display an asterisk (*) for and adjus
each character you enter. If you do not know the key,
contact the person who set up or maintains the access
10 Check
point. press t
You can re
like.

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 Network
Adjusting network settings
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9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust 11 Check the setting list.
ight settings as necessary. The setting values you entered are displayed. Follow the FR
on-screen instructions to complete your network settings. ES

• 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". DE
Easy Basic settings are set automatically.
• For additional information on network settings, refer to the
ess point in
You can manually enter detailed settings online user's guide ( page 25).
tact the
information. For information on settings, refer
point. Custom
to the instructions supplied by the Internet
IT
hen press service provider or with the network device.

If you select "Custom", follow the on-screen instructions

sk (*) for and adjust settings as necessary.
the key, NL
he access
10 Check the connection name, and then
press the right button.
You can revise the connection name to use any name you
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11 Network
Connecting to the Internet
Basic opera
Using the Internet browser 4 Using the on-screen keyboard ( page
1 Check that you have access to a wireless 26), enter the address for the Web page. button +
After you have entered the address, the PSP® system will analog stick
network.
connect to the Internet. While the page is loading, the
button +
2 Select (Internet Browser) under busy icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the
directional bu
(Network) from the home menu, and screen.
When a connection is successfully established, the Web L button
then press the button.
page will be displayed. button
The Internet browser starts.
* From the m
3 Using the up button, select the address settings suc
bar, and then press the button.
The on-screen keyboard is displayed.
• If you try to
Address bar when a con
the system
• With the de
will be auto
Internet.
Busy icon

Menu bar

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 Network
Connecting to the Internet
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page Basic operations of the Internet browser Viewing the online user's guide
FR
eb page. button + You can use the Internet browser to view the online
Scroll in any direction
®system will analog stick user's guide for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) ES
ding, the system.
button +
er of the Scroll by screen
directional button

ed, the Web L button Go back to the previous page 1 From the home menu, select (Online
button Toggle the menu bar* on and off
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". The user's guide page is displayed.

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• 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 IT
Internet.
sy icon
NL
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. PT

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12 Keyboard
Using the on-screen keyboard
Cursor Control panel item list Switchin
Text entry field Keyboard keys Function The number
Function keys (displays characters
as they are entered) Enters a space depending o
press the se
When entering text in the Internet among the o
browser address field, previously
entered addresses are displayed. Input mode
Addresses are displayed only when display
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

Input mode display Deletes the character to the left of

Alphabet/symbol keys
the cursor
Text entry options The language
Displays a diagram showing the
system buttons and their usage System Langu
to (Setting
Switches between upper and lower Language".
case Example: If "S
enter text in Fr
Enters a line break
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 Keyboard
Using the on-screen keyboard
US
Switching input mode Entering characters
FR
The number of input modes available varies This section will demonstrate how to enter text using
depending on the language selected. Each time you the word "FUN" as an example. ES

he Internet
press the select button, the input mode changes 1 Select "DEF3", and then press the
among the options in the diagram below: button several times until "F" is
previously
displayed. Input mode
Input mode
Examples of characters you displayed.
ed only when display can enter Each time you press the button, the character that is
b address Letters and entered in the text entry field is switched.
abcde
numbers
at have been Letters and
2 Select "TUV8", and then press the
and exits the numbers (with button several times until "U" is
éíóçñ displayed. DE
accented
t have been letters) 3 Select "MNO6", and then press the
and exits the Numbers only 12345 button several times until "N" is
displayed. IT
Web address
.com .ne .html .gif
shortcuts 4 Select "Enter", and then press the
o the left of button.
The characters you entered will be confirmed. (You can
NL
owing the The language for the on-screen keyboard is linked to the also press the PSP® system’s R button to confirm a
ir usage System Language. You can set the system language by going character.) Select "Enter" again, and then press the
to (Settings) (System Settings) "System button to exit the keyboard.
er and lower Language".
Example: If "System Language" is set to "Français," you can PT
enter text in French. If you select the a/A key while entering characters, you can
switch between upper and lower case.
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13 PSP® system updates
Updating the system software
Software updates may include security patches, new Update m
or revised settings and features, and other items, • For the latest information on updates, visit
http://www.us.playstation.com/psp You can per
which will change your current operating system. It is
• Depending on the software title, you may not be able to ways.
recommended that you always maintain your system
play without first updating the PSP® system software.
to use the latest version of the system software.
• After you have updated the system software, you cannot go With an I
back to an earlier version.
Obtain update data. • Before starting, check that the battery is charged. You may Network Up
Use the update data to overwrite the not be able to start an update if the battery charge level is Update usin
existing system software. low. feature.
• It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when By selecting
updating the system software. (Settings
update your
Checking the system software version Update usin
The system software is You can check system software version information Update usin
updated. by selecting (Settings) (System Settings) Internet. For
"System Information". The current version is http://www.u
displayed in the "System Software" field.
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.

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Updating the system software
US
Update methods Without an Internet connection
FR
You can perform an update in any of the following Update using a UMD®
be able to ways. You can update using a UMD® that contains update ES
ftware. data.
you cannot go With an Internet connection

ed. You may Network Update 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the PSP®
arge level is Update using the PSP® system's wireless LAN system.
feature. 2 Insert a UMD® that contains update data.
or when By selecting (Network Update) under The update data icon and version number are displayed
(Settings), you can connect to the Internet and under (Game) in the home menu.
update your system to the latest system software.
DE
Update using a PC
formation Update using a PC to download update data from the
Settings) Internet. For detailed instructions, visit
IT
on is http://www.us.playstation.com/psp

NL
3 Select (PSP™ Update), and then press
the button.
The update begins. Follow the on-screen instructions to PT
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14 Security settings
Setting the parental control level
The PSP® system includes a parental control feature. Example: If the parental control level of the system is Video
You can use this feature to set a password and limit set to "7", content with a level from "1" to "7" can be Parental con
the playback of content restricted by a parental played on the system. depending o
control level (games, videos and other content). By In some reg
setting the parental control level on the system, you Parental control levels on content system oper
For details, v
can prevent the playback of restricted content by
Games or http://www
children. Most game packaging displays a symbol to indicate
the age group that is appropriate to play the game.
About parental control levels The symbols correspond to the parental control levels • The parenta
set on the games as shown below: "Information
• Content tha
Parental control levels on the PSP® system feature is d
The parental control level of the system can be either Age group
• Adults Only
turned off or set to one of 11 different levels. publish Adu
Game parental
2 3 4 5 9 10
Off Turns off parental control control level
Internet bro
Based on information at time of publication. For information The parenta
Sets the level of content to be restricted. A setting about games and related ESRB ratings, visit our Web site at restrict the v
11-1 of "1" is the most restrictive; "11" is the least http://www.us.playstation.com/psp. For the latest information
restrict the a
restrictive. about the ESRB rating system, visit http://www.esrb.org.
requiring the
The default setting for the menu item is "9". (Settings
Browser Sta
The combination of the parental control levels of both
the PSP® system and the content determine whether
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Setting the parental control level
US
e system is Video Setting the parental control level
" can be Parental control levels for video content vary FR
depending on the content. 1 Select "Parental Control Level" from
In some regions, movies are given ratings based on a (Security Settings) under (Settings) in ES
system operated by the Motion Picture Association. the home menu, and then press the
For details, visit http://www.mpaa.org (United States)
button.
or http://www.cmpda.ca (Canada).
The password entry screen is displayed.
to indicate
he game. 2 Using the directional buttons, enter the
ontrol levels • The parental control level can be checked under
"Information" in the options menu. 4-digit password, and then press the
• Content that has been restricted by the parental control button.
feature is displayed as (Restricted Content). When entering a password for the first time after
• Adults Only or AO ratings are rare. PlayStation® does not purchase, enter "0000". DE
publish Adults Only games.
9 10 3 Select a level, and then press the
Internet browser button.
nformation The parental control feature does not selectively The parental control level is set. IT
Web site at restrict the viewing of Web sites. However, you can
information
restrict the ability to start the Internet browser by
rb.org. To change the password, select "Change Password" under
requiring the security settings password. Select
(Settings) (Security Settings).
(Settings) (Security Settings) "Internet NL
Browser Start Control" "On".

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 " ", "PlayStation", " " and "UMD" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"XMB" and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Also, "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", " ", "MagicGate" and "ATRAC" are
trademarks of the same company.
" " and AOSS™ are the trademarks of BUFFALO INC.
The ratings icons are trademarks of the Entertainment Software Association.

" ", "PlayStation", " " et "UMD" sont des marques déposées de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"XMB" et "xross media bar" sont des marques commerciales de Sony Corporation et Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"SONY" et " " sont des marques déposées de Sony Corporation. De même, "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", " ", "MagicGate" et "ATRAC"
sont des marques de la même société.
" " et AOSS™ sont des marques commerciales de BUFFALO INC.
Les icônes de classement sont des marques commerciales de Entertainment Software Association.

" ", "PlayStation", " " y "UMD" son marcas comerciales registradas de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"XMB" y "xross media bar" son marcas comerciales de Sony Corporation y de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"SONY" y " " son marcas comerciales registradas de Sony Corporation. Asimismo, "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", " ", "MagicGate" y
"ATRAC" son marcas comerciales de la misma compañía.
" " y AOSS™ son marcas comerciales de BUFFALO INC.
Los iconos de clasificación son marcas comerciales de la Entertainment Software Association.

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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.

Les informations relatives aux fonctionnalités du système et les images publiées dans le présent document peuvent être différentes de celles
de votre système PSP®, selon la version du logiciel du système utilisée.

La información sobre la funcionalidad del sistema y las imágenes publicadas en este documento pueden variar de lo que aparece en su
sistema PSP®, en función de la versión de software que utilice.

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