GB Instruction Manual PSP-E1004 7017787
Table of contents Warning and caution WARNING······················································ 4 Support Troubleshooting ··········································· 28 Precautions ···················································· 6 Additional information Using the PSP® system Part names and functions ·····························10 the PSP® system ······································ 33 Charging the battery ·····································12 Specifications·······························
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.
WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC60825-1+A2: 2001. This product is intended for ages 6 and up. Avoid prolonged use of the PSP® system.
About national export control 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.
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® system, as these accessories/ peripherals may not be compatible with your system. Visit http://eu.playstation.com/psp for details. Safety This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety.
AC adaptor use For your safety, use only a supplied AC adaptor. Other types may cause fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction. Do not touch the plug of the AC adaptor with wet hands. Do not touch the AC adaptor or the system, if connected to an electrical outlet, during an electrical storm. Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the system or accessory connectors.
LCD screen About the “pickup” The LCD screen is made of glass and may crack if subjected to excessive force. Pixels that are not lit or are continuously lit may appear in 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.
Moisture condensation Do not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe off the system. Before using the analog stick Do not attempt to remove the analog stick from the system front, as doing so will damage the system and may result in injury. (Settings) (System Settings), For best results, go to 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.
Part names and functions 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 10 System bottom 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 Part names and functions 17 18
1 2 3 5 POWER indicator 15 START button Speaker Solid green Power on 16 Strap holder L button Solid orange Charging ™ Memory Stick PRO Duo slot Flashing green Charge level low ™ Memory Stick PRO Duo access indicator Lights up when data is being read or written from Memory Stick DuoTM media. Notice When the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ access indicator is lit, do not eject the Memory Stick Duo™ media, turn off the system, or put the system into sleep mode, as doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
Charging the battery Before using the PSP® system for the first time after purchase, or when the battery charge level is low, follow the steps below to charge the battery. Charging methods Charging with an AC adaptor The system’s battery can be charged using an AC adaptor.
Charging with a USB device Information about the battery charge Checking the battery charge level You can check the battery charge level by the icon displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Hints You cannot charge the PSP® system using a USB device while playing a game or performing other operations. Use the AC adaptor to charge the battery in such situations. (Settings) To switch to USB mode manually, select (USB Connection).
Estimating the battery charge time* Charging with the AC adaptor Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes Charging with a USB device Approximately 4 hours * When charging a battery with no charge remaining Hint Estimated battery duration Gameplay Approximately 3 - 5 hours*1 Video playback Approximately 3 - 4 hours*2 *1 Based on tests conducted with the system in single player mode, with headphones in use.
Turning the system on and off Turning the system on POWER indicator 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the right. The POWER indicator turns off and the system enters sleep mode. Clearing sleep mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the right. Hint GB Using the PSP® system 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the right. Putting the system in sleep mode You can pause the system while playing games or other content. Playback begins from the point where the system entered sleep mode.
Using the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu The PSP® system includes a user interface called XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). 1 Select a category using the left or right button. 2 Select an item using the Category up or down button. 3 Press the Item button to confirm a selected item. Hint You can cancel an operation by button. pressing the Directional buttons Icons displayed on the screen vary depending on the system software version.
Categories Using the options menu Select an icon, and then press the options menu. button to display the Game Play games Watch video Music Listen to music Photo Icons Options menu Using the control panel While playing content, press the control panel.
Playing Universal Media Disc games 1 Place your finger in the indentation on the top of the system to open the disc cover. 3 Select the icon, and then press the 2 Insert a Universal Media Disc and close the disc cover. Check that the disc cover is tightly closed. Do not touch the recorded surface. Hints To remove the Universal Media Disc, stop playback and then open the disc cover. To save game data, you must first insert a Memory Stick Duo™ in the memory stick slot.
Playing Memory Stick Duo™ content 2 Select the icon, and then press the Warning button. 1 Press the Memory Stick Duo ™ media until fully inserted. Front side A list of content that can be played is displayed. Hint To remove the Memory Stick Duo™ media, press the media once in the direction of the arrow. GB Using the PSP® system Keep Memory Stick Duo™ media out of the reach of small children, as the media could be swallowed by accident.
Using the on-screen keyboard List of keys Cursor Operation keys Text entry field (display characters as they are entered) Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode in use and other conditions.
Switching the input mode 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 .gif Hint The language for the on-screen keyboard is linked to the system language. You can set the system language by going to (Settings) (System Settings) [System Language]. For example, if [System Language] is set to [Français], you can enter text in French.
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 (games, videos and other content) based on the parental control level on the system. By setting the parental control level, you can prevent the playback of restricted content by children. 1 Select A 4-digit password is required to allow playback of the restricted content and to change the parental control level.
Parental control levels on the PSP® system The playback of content is restricted using a combination of the parental control levels of both the PSP® system and the content. The parental control level on the system can be turned off or set to one of 11 levels. The default setting is [9]. Restriction Parental control levels on content Highest Off Parental control is turned off. 11-1 Set the restriction level on the system. A setting of [1] is the most restrictive; [11] is the least restrictive.
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. Hints For the latest information on updates, visit eu.playstation.
Update methods You can perform an update in any of the following ways. Update using a Universal Media Disc Update using a PC Update using a PC to download update data from the Internet. For detailed instructions, visit eu.playstation.com/psp GB Using the PSP® system You can update using a Universal Media Disc that contains update data. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the PSP® system. 2 Insert a Universal Media Disc that contains update data.
Downloading games Using Media Go, you can download (purchase) games from PlayStation®Store. To use PlayStation®Store, you need to connect your PC to the Internet. Media Go download mediago.sony.
Steps to download games PlayStation®Store User’s Guide manuals.playstation.net/document/storeindex.html Hints Create a PlayStation®Network account (sign up) ™ To download games, you must first insert a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot of the PSP® system, then connect it to your PC using a USB cable. You can also download (purchase) games from PlayStation®Store via the PS3® system.
Troubleshooting Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PSP® system. Should any problem persist, please visit our Help and Support pages at http://eu. playstation.com/support. Power, battery and charging issues The PSP® system does not turn on. The battery charge may have run out. Charge the battery. The battery does not charge, or does not fully recharge.
Picture The screen suddenly turns dark. If Pixels that are not lit or are continuously lit on the screen do not disappear. LCD screens are made with highly precise technology, but in some cases, pixels that are not lit or are continuously lit may appear on the screen. This is not a system malfunction. For details, see “Precautions” ( page 6). The colour of the screen does not look right. The background colour may be set to change automatically at the beginning of each month.
Memory Stick Duo™ The Memory Stick Duo™ cannot be inserted. Set the Memory Stick Duo™ in the proper direction when inserting. Check that media of a type that can be used with the PSP® system is inserted. For details, see “Compatible media” ( page 35). The system does not recognise the Memory Stick Duo™. If Memory Stick Duo™ media is formatted using a PC, it may not be recognised by the PSP® system.
The system does not recognise an image file. Check that the data is saved in the correct folder. For details, refer to the online user’s guide ( page 3). If the file name or folder name is changed, the system Other issues The system or AC adaptor is warm. During use, the system or AC adaptor may become warm. This is not a malfunction. The system is turned on, but does not operate. Check that the system is not in hold mode. If it is, slide the POWER/HOLD switch to clear hold mode.
Settings) [Restore Default Settings], the system password will be reset to “0000”. For details, refer to the online user’s guide ( page 3). Note that if you restore default settings, settings you have adjusted for options other than the system password will also be cleared. Once cleared, these custom settings cannot be restored by the system. The analog stick does not function properly.
Before disposing of or transferring the PSP® system 1 Select (Settings) (System Settings) [Restore Default Settings] to go back to the settings at the time of purchase. 2 Select (Settings) (System Settings) [Format System Storage] to delete all the data saved in the system storage. GB Where you see either symbol on any of our electrical products, batteries or packaging, it indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe.
Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Operating environment temperature PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system LCD screen 4.3 inches / 10.9 cm (16:9) fulltransparent type, TFT drive Approximately 16,770,000 colours displayed Sound Monaural speaker Internal disc drive Read-only Universal Media Disc drive Interface DC IN 5V connector Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) DC OUT connector Headset connector Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot Power source 34 AC Adaptor: DC 5.
Compatible media Type Logo Memory Stick Duo™ (not MagicGate™-compatible) MagicGate™ Memory Stick Duo™ *1 Memory Stick Duo™ (MagicGate™ compatible) *1 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ *1 *2 Hints The standard-size Memory Stick™ cannot be used with the system. Performance of all Memory Stick™ media is not guaranteed. If a Memory Stick Duo™ is formatted in a device other than the PSP® system, such as a PC, it is possible that the system will not recognise it.
Memory Stick Duo™ For best results, follow these guidelines: If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is usually not possible to recover the software or data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates accept no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from software, data loss or corruption. Do not touch the connector area () with your hands or with metal objects. Do not press hard when writing on the memo area ().
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