Sony Handheld Game System PSP 1004 User Manual

Quick Reference  
 
PSP-1004  
7010187 GB  
This document describes basic operations of the PSP® system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online users guide  
page ꢀꢁ).  
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Directional buttons:  
Used to select  
button:  
Cancels selected  
operations  
categories/items  
POWER  
HOLD  
HOME button:  
Returns to the Home Menu  
HOME  
SELECT  
START  
VOL  
button:  
Confirms 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  
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.  
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AC Adaptor  
PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system  
Printed Materials  
Battery Pack  
 
Preparation  
Checking the package contents  
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About the PSP® system documentation  
Supplied with the Value Pack only  
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.  
• Quick Reference (this document)  
This document contains information on basic hardware  
operations of the PSP® system.  
Headphones* with Remote Control  
* Ear Friendly Headphones  
• User’s Guide  
(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 ꢀꢁ).  
Memory Stick Duo™ (32 MB)  
Pouch  
Wrist Strap  
Cloth  
 
Preparation  
Preparing the PSP® system for use  
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1 Insert the Battery Pack.  
Charging the battery  
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.  
Before using the PSP® system for the first 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.  
UMD  
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• Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the PSP® system into  
an electrical outlet until you have made all other  
connections.  
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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 firmly into place.  
UMD  
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Preparation  
Preparing the PSP® system for use  
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2 Attach the AC Adaptor to charge the  
Initial setup  
battery.  
1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up.  
POWER  
POWER indicator  
HOLD  
HOME  
SELECT  
START  
VOL  
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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 ꢀ) 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.  
Hints  
See “Using the on-screen keyboard” (  
information on entering characters.  
page ꢀꢂ) for  
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To electrical  
outlet  
Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in  
(Settings). See the users guide ( page ꢀꢁ) for details.  
 
Preparation  
Part names and functions  
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System  
OPEN latch (top) (  
page 12)  
LCD screen  
L button  
R button  
button  
Directional buttons  
Memory Stick Duo™  
access indicator  
button  
button  
button  
(
page 1ꢁ)  
POWER indicator  
(
page 10)  
POWER  
HOLD  
WLAN switch (left side)  
POWER/HOLD  
switch (right side)  
HOME  
SELECT  
START  
VOL  
WLAN access indicator  
Lights up when using the  
wireless LAN feature  
(
page 10)  
Analog stick  
HOLD indicator  
Strap holder  
(
page 10)  
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START button  
SELECT button  
Sound button  
HOME button  
Displays the Home Menu  
(
page 9)  
Volume - button  
Volume + button  
 
Display button  
(
page 9)  
Preparation  
Part names and functions  
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Using the sound button  
Headphones with Remote Control  
The headphones with Remote Control are supplied  
with the Value Pack and are also sold separately.  
Each time you press the button, the tone  
changes among HEAVY POPS  
JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1  
Press and release  
Press for more  
than one second  
HOME  
VOL  
The sound is muted. *ꢀ  
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*1 : The tone can be changed only when using headphones.  
Also, the tone setting is temporarily set to “OFF” during  
gameplay.  
Headphones  
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*ꢀ : 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.  
Remote Control  
Using the display button  
Each time you press the button, the  
Press and release  
display changes among three levels of  
screen brightness. *1  
The backlight turns off and the screen  
goes blank. *ꢀ  
Press for more  
than one second  
*1 : The highest level (level ꢂ) can be selected only while the  
PSP® system is plugged in using the AC Adaptor.  
*ꢀ : To turn the backlight back on, press any of the PSP®  
system buttons.  
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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.  
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POWER/HOLD switch  
Turning the system on /  
Putting into sleep mode  
A
Slide up  
Slide up and hold for more  
than three seconds  
B
C
Turning the system off  
Locking the system buttons* Slide down  
*All operations using system buttons are locked.  
POWER indicator  
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Solid green  
Solid orange  
Flashing green  
Light off  
Power on  
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B
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Charging  
ST  
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Charge level is low  
Power off/in sleep mode  
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POWER/HOLD switch  
POWER indicator  
HOLD indicator  
Solid yellow  
In hold mode  
HOLD indicator  
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Basic operations  
Power and sleep mode functions  
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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.  
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.  
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Basic operations  
Playing content on UMD™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media  
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3 Select the icon, and then press the  
UMD™ content  
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  
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Hints  
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Press the HOME button to quit a game.  
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To remove the UMD™, stop playback and then slide the  
OPEN latch to open the disc cover.  
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Basic operations  
Playing content on UMD™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media  
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3 Select the icon, and then press the  
Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media  
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.  
Front side  
Hint  
Slot cover  
To remove the Memory Stick Duo™ media, press the media  
once in the direction of the arrow.  
Notice  
When the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator (  
page ꢆ)  
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.  
1ꢁ  
 
Basic operations  
Checking the battery charge level  
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Battery charge level  
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.  
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  
flashes green. Recharge the battery.  
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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.  
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Music/video/image source  
1 To a PC  
2 To a PSP® system  
Examples:  
USB cable  
Audio CD  
Mini-B (5-pin) type  
PC  
Hints  
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.  
Digital video camera  
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.  
Digital still camera  
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Basic operations  
Copying music/videos/images  
Copying music files  
Copying video files  
Example: Importing music tracks from an audio CD  
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.  
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 files in the folder.  
2. Convert/Copy  
Use compatible software to convert the video to a file  
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 files in the folder.  
MUSIC  
Hint  
File formats that can be played include MPꢁ, AAC, and  
ATRAC.  
VIDEO  
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Basic operations  
Copying music/videos/images  
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Copying image files  
Conversion software  
Example: Importing images from a digital still camera  
PC software such as the following*1 can be used to  
copy files. When you use the following software to  
copy files to Memory Stick Duo™ media, the necessary  
folders are created automatically.  
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.  
• Media Manager for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)  
2. Copy  
System*2  
Create a folder named “PICTURE” on Memory Stick Duo™  
media using a PC, and then save image files in the folder.  
You can use this software to convert music, video and image  
files to the required formats.  
• SonicStage*2  
You can use this software to import music files from an audio  
CD to your PC.  
PICTURE  
Hints  
• Image Converter*3  
You can use this software to convert video files to an MPꢂ  
format that can be played on the PSP® system.  
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 ꢀ.0/  
Exif ꢀ.ꢀ1 compliant), TIFF and GIF.  
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All Sony products sold separately  
You must use this software to transfer music files in ATRAC  
format. Also, the device that the Memory Stick Duo™ media is  
connected to must be compatible with MagicGate™.  
*
Image Converter software version 1.ꢃ or earlier is not  
compatible with the PSP® system.  
1ꢅ  
 
Network  
Adjusting network settings  
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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.  
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 specified when the access point was  
configured)  
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.  
Hints  
An access point is a device used to connect to a wireless  
network.  
Network device  
such as a DSL or  
cable modem  
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.  
Access point or  
wireless router  
Internet  
line  
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.  
PC  
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Network  
Adjusting network settings  
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4 Select “Scan”, and then press the  
right button.  
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.  
1 Select  
(Settings) from the Home Menu, and  
then press the button.  
2 Select “Infrastructure Mode”, and then  
press the button.  
3 Select “New Connection”, and then  
press the button.  
(Network Settings) under  
Hint  
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.  
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Network  
Adjusting network settings  
5 Select the access point that you want to  
7 Select the security settings as  
necessary, and then press the right  
button.  
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.  
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 Confirm the SSID for the access point,  
8 Enter the encryption key, and then press  
and then press the right button.  
the right button.  
The encryption key field 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.  
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Network  
Adjusting network settings  
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9 Select “Easy” or “Custom” and adjust  
11 Check the setting list.  
settings as necessary.  
The setting values you entered are displayed. Follow the  
on-screen instructions to complete your network settings.  
Hints  
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  
(System Settings) “System Information”.  
For additional information on network settings, refer to the  
online users guide ( page ꢀꢁ).  
(Settings)  
Easy  
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.  
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Network  
Connecting to the Internet  
09  
4 Using the on-screen keyboard ( page  
Using the Internet browser  
24), enter the address for the Web page.  
1 Check that you have access to a  
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.  
wireless network.  
2 Select  
(Network) from the Home Menu, and  
then press the button.  
(Internet Browser) under  
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  
Basic operations of the Internet browser  
Menu bar  
 
ꢀꢀ  
Network  
Connecting to the Internet  
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Viewing the user’s guide  
button +  
analog stick  
Scroll in any direction  
You can use the Internet browser to view the online  
users guide for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)  
system.  
button +  
directional button  
Scroll by screen  
L button  
Go back to the previous page  
Switch between displaying or not  
displaying the menu bar*  
1 From the Home Menu, select (Online  
button  
Instruction Manuals) under  
(Network),  
*
From the menu bar, you can access various features and  
settings such as “Back” and “Close Page”.  
and then press the  
button.  
The users guide page is displayed.  
Hints  
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 user’s guide  
access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals  
The guide can also be viewed using your PCs Web browser.  
ꢀꢁ  
 
Keyboard  
Using the on-screen keyboard  
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Cursor  
Control panel item list  
Text entry field  
Keyboard keys  
Function  
(displays characters  
as they are entered)  
Function keys  
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.  
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  
Text entry options  
Deletes the character to the left of  
the cursor  
Alphabet/symbol keys  
Displays a diagram showing the  
system buttons and their usage  
Switches between upper and lower  
case  
Enters a line break  
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Keyboard  
Using the on-screen keyboard  
GB  
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:  
This section will demonstrate how to enter text using  
the word “FUN” as an example.  
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Select “DEF3”, and then press the  
button several times until “F” is  
displayed.  
Input mode  
display  
Examples of characters you  
can enter  
Input mode  
Each time you press the  
button, the character that is  
Letters and  
numbers  
entered in the text entry field is switched.  
a b c d e  
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3
4
Select “TUV8”, and then press the  
button several times until “U” is  
displayed.  
Letters and  
numbers (with)  
accented  
é í ó ç ñ  
letters)  
Select “MNO6”, and then press the  
button several times until “N” is  
displayed.  
Numbers only  
1 ꢀ ꢁ ꢂ ꢃ  
Web address  
shortcuts  
.com .ne .html .gif  
Select “Enter”, and then press the  
button.  
Hint  
The characters you entered will be confi rmed. Select “Enter”  
The language for the on-screen keyboard is linked to the  
System Language. For example, if “System Language” is set to  
again, and then press the  
button to exit the keyboard.  
“Français” under  
French keyboard is displayed.  
(Settings)  
(System Settings), the  
Hint  
If you select the a/A key while entering characters, you can  
switch between upper and lower case.  
ꢀꢃ  
 
PSP® system updates  
Updating the system software  
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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.  
Hints  
For the latest information on updates, visit  
eu.playstation.com/psp  
Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play  
without first updating the PSP® system software.  
After you have updated the system software, you cannot go  
back to an earlier version.  
1 Obtain update data.  
2 Use the update data to overwrite the  
existing system software.  
Before starting, check that the battery is charged. You may  
not be able to start an update if the battery charge level is low.  
3 The system software is  
updated.  
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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PSP® system updates  
Updating the system software  
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2
Insert a UMD™ that contains update  
data.  
Update methods  
You can perform an update in any of the following  
ways. For detailed instructions, visit  
eu.playstation.com/psp  
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  
the button.  
The update begins. Follow the on-screen instructions to  
complete the update.  
Without an Internet connection  
Update using a UMD™  
You can update using a UMD™ that contains update  
data.  
Checking the system software version  
You can check system software version information by  
selecting  
(Settings)  
(System Settings)  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the PSP®  
“System Information”. The current version is  
displayed in the System Software field.  
system.  
ꢀꢅ  
 
Security Settings  
Setting the parental control level  
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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  
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  
Sets the level of content to be restricted. A setting  
of “1” is the most restrictive; “11” is the least  
restrictive.  
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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.  
: 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.  
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.  
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Security Settings  
Setting the parental control level  
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Setting the parental control level  
1
2
Select  
(Security Settings) under  
(Settings), and then press the  
button.  
Select “Parental Control Level”, and then  
press the button.  
The password entry screen is displayed.  
3
4
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”.  
Select a level, and then press the  
button.  
The parental control level is set.  
Hint  
To change the password, select “Change Password” under  
(Settings) (Security Settings).  
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