PlayStation Vita User manual

Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Quick Start Guide
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Using your PlayStation®Vita system for the first time
Turn on your PS Vita system.
When turning on your system for the first time, press and hold down the (Power) button for five
seconds. When the power comes on, the power indicator next to the (Power) button will light
up green.
When the power indicator blinks slowly green or blinks orange, charge the system as
described in “Charging” in this guide.
Begin to set up your PS Vita system.
To start making initial settings, drag your finger from the top right to the bottom left of the
touchscreen (peel the screen) as shown in the figure on the left.
Touchscreen gestures
Tap
Touch lightly and then
raise your finger
Drag
Slide while touching
Flick
Flick lightly
Press down for
5 seconds

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Select your language, time zone, and the date and time.
Drag lists of items to scroll and find your choice.
Tap an item to select it, and then tap [Next].
To scroll quickly, flick the list of items.
Link your Sony Entertainment Network account to your
PS Vita system.
If you already have an account
You need an Internet connection to link your Sony Entertainment Network account to your PS Vita
system and access PSNSM services. If you cannot connect to the Internet, you must set up your
system as explained in “If you do not have an account, or if you want to sign up for an account
later”.
Tap [Yes, I do], [Use], and then tap [Next].
Connect to the Internet by selecting an access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.
Enter your Sony Entertainment Network account information.
Tap the text entry field, and then enter text using the keyboard that appears.
If a system software update is required after step , select [Set Later] and tap [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.
Connecting to the Internet
When an Internet connection is required, your system automatically searches for Wi-Fi access
points, and then the Wi-Fi Settings screen appears. Connect to the Internet in a location that has a
Wi-Fi access point you can use. For details about connecting to a Wi-Fi access point, refer to the
access point documentation or contact the service provider or person who set it up.
Access points found

Creating a Sony Entertainment Network account
You can create an account under (Settings) > [Start] > [PSNSM] > [Sign Up] after the initial setup is complete.
You can link only a single account to a PS Vita system.
You can also create an account using a PlayStation®3 system or a computer. The created account can be linked to a PS Vita system.
To create an account (sub account) for users under a certain age, you must first create an account for a parent or guardian (master
account) using a PS3™ system or a computer. For details, refer to the User's Guide.
Home screen
If you do not have an account, or if you want to sign up for an account later
Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PSNSM services. To make full use of PSNSM features, you
must sign up for a Sony Entertainment Network account.
Tap [No, I don’t], and then tap [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Complete initial setup.
Tap [OK] to complete initial setup of your PS Vita system. An introductory video will play.
You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the home screen.
Setting the parental control
Some PS Vita content may not be suitable for your child. Most PS Vita content is rated by an
independent ratings body. To ensure your child only has access to suitably rated content, just
set the correct parental control before you first let your child play. Parental controls can also help
set time limits on your child’s play. You can set the parental controls in (Parental Controls) on
your PS Vita.

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Charging
Power button
Power indicator
AC adaptor
USB cable AC power cord
Electrical outlet
Charging
To charge your PS Vita system, connect it to a power source as shown in the diagram on the left.
While the system is charging, the power indicator lights up orange. For details including
approximate charging times, refer to the User's Guide.
Check the status of your PS Vita system by seeing how the power indicator lights up or blinks
Lights up green The system is on.
Blinks green The system is entering standby mode/power off.
Blinks slowly green The battery charge is low.
Lights up orange The system is charging.
When you press and hold down the (Power) button for five seconds and the power indicator
blinks orange, the battery charge is too low to turn on the PS Vita system.
Charge the system for about 30 minutes before turning on the system.

Using the screen
When you tap the icon for an application on the home screen, the application's LiveArea™ screen appears.
On the LiveArea™ screen, tap the gate to start the application. You can run multiple applications at the same time.
The home screen can have a maximum of 10 pages.
Home screen
LiveArea™ screen Application screen
Peel (close) PS button
(Return to the LiveArea™ screen)
Gate
Tap Tap
Application
Flick

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Info bar
You can check the status of your PS Vita system on the top of the home screen.
PS Vita system
communication status
Active applications Audio output status
Remaining
battery charge
Notification indicator
Tap the notification indicator to see the
new information.
When a notification or other new
information such as a message is
received, the notification indicator located
next to the power indicator on the top of
the system blinks slowly blue.
Inserted PS Vita card
Power indicator
Notification indicator

Playing games
PlayStation®Vita card slot
Insert the PlayStation®Vita card.
Your PS Vita card contains PS Vita format software. When the PS Vita card is inserted, the icon for
the game appears on the home screen.
Start the game.
On the home screen, tap the icon for the game. The LiveArea™ screen for the game appears.
If you are connected to the Internet, various details, such as the latest information about the
game, appear on the LiveArea™ screen.

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Start playing the game.
Tap [Start] on the gate on the LiveArea™ screen.
Saving data for a game
How to save data depends on the game. For details, see the instructions for the game.
If you use the saved data on the memory card or the PS Vita card on a different PS Vita system,
there may be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data.
See the User's Guide for details about saved data and trophies.
Quit the game.
Press the (PS) button to return to the LiveArea™ screen, and then peel the screen.

Inserting or removing the PS Vita card
PS Vita card slot
cover
PS Vita card (front)
PS Vita card
access indicator
Open the PS Vita card slot cover upward, and then insert the card.
To remove the PS Vita card, press it to release it from the slot.
Do not remove the PS Vita card when the access indicator is blinking.
Downloading (purchasing) games and content from PlayStation®Store
PlayStation®Store has a wide variety of content you can't get anywhere else, including games,
free trial versions of the latest releases, game add-ons that make the games you have even
more fun to play, and videos to purchase or rent.
To use PlayStation®Store, you need a Sony Entertainment Network account and an Internet
connection. To download some content, a memory card is necessary.
Using a memory card
Rear view Your PS Vita system includes a built-in internal memory card. You can start playing games and
applications that require a memory card right after purchasing the system. Purchase a separate
memory card when the internal memory card is full, or for games, content or game patches
that require more space.
After purchasing a new memory card, follow the steps below to move data from the internal
memory to the new memory card.

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Memory card
slot cover
Memory card
(front)
Insert the memory card only when the power of your PS Vita system is off.
Inserting or removing the memory card while the power is on might cause data corruption
or loss.
Turn on your PS Vita system, and then follow the on-screen instructions to move the data.
Once data has been moved, the system will automatically restart.
Turning off the power
Turning off the screen while the application is still active (standby mode)
Press the (Power) button. The power indicator will blink green, and the system will then enter standby mode.
To exit standby mode, press the (Power) button again or press the (PS) button.
Turning the power off completely
Press and hold the (Power) button for two seconds, and then tap [Power Off].
When turning on the system the next time, press and hold the (Power) button for two seconds.
Once a memory card is properly inserted, data will be saved to it, and not to the
internal memory card. This location where data is saved cannot be changed until the
inserted memory card is removed.
While a memory card is being inserted, the internal memory is inaccessible.

© 2014 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. All rights reserved.
Safety Guide
Contains precautions for the safe use of your PS Vita system, system specifications, and service information.
Before using this product, carefully read the Safety Guide and retain it for future reference.
User's Guide
To read the User's Guide, tap (User's Guide) on the (Settings) LiveArea™ screen. An Internet connection
is needed to read the User's Guide. You can also read the User's Guide by visiting the following website:
eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/manuals/
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your PS Vita system,
depending on the system software version in use.
Also, the illustrations and screen images used in this guide may vary from the actual product.
"", "PlayStation" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"PS3", " ", "LIVEAREA" and "PSN" are trademarks of the same company.
"SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"Sony Entertainment Network" is a trademark of the same company.
PSNSM and PlayStation®Store are subject to terms of use and are not available in all countries and languages.
See eu.playstation.com/legal for details. A wireless internet connection is required. Users are responsible for broadband internet
connection fees. Users must be 7 years or older and users under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content
and/or services. If you are setting up the PS Vita system for a child, please use a sub-account and the parental control features.