PlayStation Vita User manual

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Bill Loguidice and Christina T. Loguidice
My
PlayStation Vita
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My PlayStation® Vita
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Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1 Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Understanding and Working with the Interface Screens..... 33
Chapter 3 Settings and Networking on Your Vita....................................................... 57
Chapter 4 Getting Oriented with Near and Maps....................................................... 93
Chapter 5 Shopping in the PlayStation Store.............................................................. 131
Chapter 6 Exploring Social Apps................................................................................................. 143
Chapter 7 Surfing with the Internet Browser................................................................ 183
Chapter 8 Managing Media with Content Manager............................................ 195
Chapter 9 Gaming on Your Vita.................................................................................................... 209
Chapter 10 Snapping Pictures and Video with the Cameras ........................ 241
Chapter 11 Viewing Video Content............................................................................................. 265
Chapter 12 Tuning in to Music.......................................................................................................... 281
Index................................................................................................................................................ 295
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Table of Contents
1Getting Started 3
Unboxing Your Vita.......................................................................................................4
Understanding the Vita Models................................................................4
Breaking Down the Components............................................................5
Charging the Vita.........................................................................................................12
Using the AC Adapter .....................................................................................13
Using the USB.........................................................................................................14
Setting Up Your Vita..................................................................................................14
Beginning First-Time Setup .......................................................................15
Operating the Vita..............................................................................................16
Standby Mode and Powering On or Off.........................................20
Understanding Card Media................................................................................20
Memory Cards........................................................................................................20
PlayStation Vita Cards .....................................................................................22
SIM Card ......................................................................................................................24
Understanding Your Warranty.........................................................................25
Accessorizing Your Vita...........................................................................................26
Cases...............................................................................................................................26
Screen Protectors................................................................................................26
Docks..............................................................................................................................28
Headphones ............................................................................................................28
Styluses ........................................................................................................................30
2Understanding and Working with the Interface Screens 33
Unlock Screen.................................................................................................................34
Changing the Unlock Screen Wallpaper ........................................34
Home Screen...................................................................................................................37
Examining Your Vita’s Preinstalled Apps.........................................37
Getting Into Edit Mode..................................................................................40
Moving App and Game Icons..................................................................41
Deleting an App or Game ...........................................................................42
Changing the Home Screen Wallpaper...........................................43
Obtaining Vita Wallpaper Online..........................................................44
LiveArea Screen ............................................................................................................45
Application Screen.....................................................................................................46
Info Bar..................................................................................................................................47
Index Screen ....................................................................................................................49
Playing in Welcome Park.......................................................................................49
Digit Chase................................................................................................................51
Snap + Slide.............................................................................................................53
Skate Axis ...................................................................................................................54
Sound Loop..............................................................................................................54
Hello Face...................................................................................................................55
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3Settings and Networking on Your Vita 57
LiveArea Screen for Settings .............................................................................58
Flight Mode..............................................................................................................59
System Update......................................................................................................59
Connecting Over Wi-Fi or 3G....................................................................60
Connecting to a PlayStation 3.................................................................61
Connecting to a Computer........................................................................62
Network.......................................................................................................................63
Deleting a Bluetooth Device.....................................................................67
Finding IMEI and ICCID Numbers.........................................................70
Purchasing a Data Plan Using Your Vita ........................................71
Purchasing a Data Plan Via a Web Browser .................................72
Checking Usage Period for Your DataConnect Pass............72
PlayStation Network.........................................................................................74
Setting Up an Account on Your Vita...................................................75
Adding an Existing PlayStation Account ......................................77
Signing In to Your Account ........................................................................78
Signing Out of Your Account....................................................................79
Account Information........................................................................................79
Application Data Management..............................................................82
Notifications.............................................................................................................82
Sound & Display...................................................................................................83
Location Data .........................................................................................................84
Security ........................................................................................................................84
Checking an Apps Restriction Level ..................................................85
Date & Time..............................................................................................................86
Language....................................................................................................................87
System...........................................................................................................................88
Format...........................................................................................................................89
Power Save Settings.........................................................................................90
Using Safe Mode to Troubleshoot.......................................................91
4Getting Oriented with Near and Maps 93
Accessing Near and Enabling Location Data .....................................94
Touring Near’s LiveArea and Application Screens.........................96
Near LiveArea Screen.......................................................................................96
Near Application Screen...............................................................................97
Near Settings...................................................................................................................98
Location Data .........................................................................................................98
Sharing Settings...................................................................................................99
Establishing Private Zones...................................................................... 101
Unit of Distance................................................................................................ 103
Game Good Settings.................................................................................... 103
Delete All “Near” Data.................................................................................. 103
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy............................................... 104
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Getting Out and About...................................................................................... 104
Out-and-About History Screen........................................................... 104
Out-and-About Radar Screen .............................................................. 105
Out-and-About and Local Charts..................................................... 107
Players’ Voice Screen .................................................................................. 108
Checking on Friends............................................................................................. 109
Viewing Discoveries.............................................................................................. 110
Working with Profiles........................................................................................... 111
Sending Friend Requests......................................................................... 113
Updating Your Avatar and Profile..................................................... 115
Finding Your Way with the Maps App.................................................. 116
Accessing Maps for the First Time ................................................... 117
Maps LiveArea Screen................................................................................. 118
Maps Application Screen......................................................................... 118
Searching for a Location........................................................................... 119
Accessing the Information Screen
for a Search Result.................................................................................. 120
Obtaining Directions.................................................................................... 121
Placing a User Flag......................................................................................... 122
Deleting a User Flag..................................................................................... 123
Bookmarking a Location.......................................................................... 124
Hiding a Bookmarked Location ......................................................... 125
Viewing a Bookmarked Location...................................................... 125
Viewing Search History for Locations and Directions........126
Editing Bookmarks and Search Histories................................... 127
Working with Maps Settings ................................................................ 128
5Shopping in the PlayStation Store 131
Navigating the Online Shop.......................................................................... 132
Examining the Store..................................................................................... 133
Understanding Content Items............................................................ 134
Downloading Content................................................................................ 135
Paying for Purchases.................................................................................... 136
Adding Funds..................................................................................................... 137
Managing Sub Account Funds............................................................ 138
Checking PlayStation Store Usage.................................................. 139
Redownloading Content.......................................................................... 141
6Exploring Social Apps 143
Getting to Know the Party App.................................................................. 144
Party LiveArea and Party and Application Screens.......... 144
Creating Parties................................................................................................. 146
Joining Parties.................................................................................................... 148
Conducting Text Chats............................................................................... 150
Recommending a Friend.......................................................................... 151
Approving Recommended Persons............................................... 152
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Using the Friends App ........................................................................................ 153
Friends LiveArea and Application Screens............................... 153
Sending Friend Requests......................................................................... 154
Blocking Individuals ..................................................................................... 155
Unblocking Individuals.............................................................................. 156
Group Messaging with Friends................................................................... 157
LiveArea Screen................................................................................................ 157
Sending Messages ......................................................................................... 158
Managing Messages..................................................................................... 160
Connecting and Sharing with Facebook ........................................... 161
Facebook LiveArea Screen...................................................................... 161
Navigating the Facebook App ............................................................ 162
Sharing and Discovering with Twitter.................................................. 166
Twitter LiveArea Screen............................................................................. 166
Authorizing LiveTweet................................................................................ 167
Navigating LiveTweet.................................................................................. 168
Checking in with foursquare......................................................................... 171
foursquare LiveArea Screen................................................................... 172
Getting a Handle on foursquare........................................................ 172
Making the Call with Skype........................................................................... 177
Getting Started with Skype ................................................................... 178
Examining the Skype Application.................................................... 179
7Surfing with the Internet Browser 183
Using the LiveArea Screen for the Browser..................................... 184
Surfing the Web........................................................................................................ 185
Entering Web Addresses........................................................................... 186
Working with Pages...................................................................................... 187
Opening Multiple Browser Windows............................................ 187
Saving Images.................................................................................................... 188
Uploading Files ................................................................................................. 188
Working with Bookmarks and Browsing History........................ 189
Adding Bookmarks........................................................................................ 189
Opening a Bookmark .................................................................................. 190
Organizing Bookmarks............................................................................... 190
Viewing Your Browsing History.......................................................... 191
Browser Settings...................................................................................................... 191
8Managing Media with Content Manager 195
Using LiveArea Screen for Content Manager ........................ 196
Working with a Computer............................................................................... 196
Installing Content Manager Assistant for Windows ........ 198
Installing Content Manager Assistant for Macintosh..... 200
Copying and Deleting Content.......................................................... 201
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................ 203
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Working with a PlayStation 3....................................................................... 204
Copying and Deleting Content.......................................................... 204
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................ 206
Deleting Outdated Backups.................................................................. 207
9Gaming on Your Vita 209
Trophies............................................................................................................................ 210
Using LiveArea for Trophies................................................................... 210
Synchronizing Trophies............................................................................. 211
Viewing Vita Trophies.................................................................................. 211
Viewing Trophies for All Systems...................................................... 212
Remote Play with the PlayStation 3....................................................... 214
Using LiveArea Screen for Remote Play...................................... 214
Registering Your Vita with a PlayStation 3................................ 215
Playing Remotely via PlayStation 3 Wi-Fi.................................. 217
Playing Remotely via the Internet................................................... 218
Enabling PlayStation 3 Remote Start............................................ 219
Controlling the PlayStation 3............................................................... 220
Other Interactions with the PlayStation 3........................................ 222
Cross-Platform Play ....................................................................................... 222
Cross-Controller................................................................................................ 222
Cross-Save.............................................................................................................. 223
Cross-Goods......................................................................................................... 223
Companion Apps............................................................................................ 224
Must-Play Vita Games.......................................................................................... 224
Must-Play PlayStation Minis Games....................................................... 231
Must-Play PlayStation One Games.......................................................... 234
Must-Play PlayStation Portable Games............................................... 237
10 Snapping Pictures and Video with the Cameras 241
Viewing the Photos LiveArea Screen..................................................... 242
Getting into Shooting Mode......................................................................... 243
Taking Photos..................................................................................................... 245
Capturing Video ............................................................................................... 246
Looking at Viewing Mode................................................................................ 247
Examining the Thumbnails Screen ................................................. 247
Deleting Images and Videos................................................................. 248
Viewing Individual Photos and Videos........................................ 249
Adjusting Slideshow Settings.............................................................. 251
Cropping Photos.............................................................................................. 253
Sharing Photos.................................................................................................. 254
Getting to Know Flickr........................................................................................ 255
Examining the Flickr LiveArea Screen.......................................... 256
Touring the Flickr Interface.................................................................... 256
Browsing Photos with Flickr.................................................................. 258
Uploading Images to Flickr.................................................................... 259
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Taking a Picture and Uploading It................................................... 260
Uploading a Stored Photo...................................................................... 261
Adding Tags and Information to Your Photos....................... 262
Tweaking Flickr’s Layout on Vita........................................................ 263
11 Viewing Video Content 265
Understanding the Videos App.................................................................. 266
Examining the Videos LiveArea Screen............................................... 266
Playing Video via the Videos App............................................................. 267
Controlling Playback with Buttons ................................................. 269
Adjusting Video Settings.......................................................................... 270
Watching Netflix....................................................................................................... 270
Getting Started with the Netflix App............................................ 271
Navigating the Netflix App .................................................................... 272
Watching YouTube with the YouTube App....................................... 273
Video Sharing with Niconico........................................................................ 276
Getting Started with Niconico ............................................................ 276
Navigating the Niconico App .............................................................. 278
12 Tuning in to Music 281
Understanding the Music App .................................................................. 282
Examining the Music LiveArea Screen......................................... 282
Listening to Music via the Music App.......................................... 283
Playing Music in the Background..................................................... 286
Getting to Know Music Unlimited........................................................... 287
Signing Up for Music Unlimited........................................................ 288
Disabling Auto-Renewal........................................................................... 288
Understanding the Music Unlimited Interface .................... 289
Making Songs Available Offline......................................................... 292
Getting Help with Your PlayStation Vita............................................. 293
Index 295
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About the Authors
Bill Loguidice is a top business, technology, staffing, and creative
professional, a noted videogame historian and subject matter expert, and a
critically acclaimed author. Bill is also the cofounder and managing director
for the online publication, Armchair Arcade, one of PC Magazine’s Top 100
Websites.
As a renowned videogame and computer historian and collector, Bill
personally owns and maintains more than 400 different systems from the
1970s to the present day, including a large volume of associated software,
accessories, and literature. It is from these great resources and his sincere
passion for the topic that Bill is often called upon to provide subject matter
expertise to both public and private media interests.
Bill has coauthored numerous books, including My Xbox: Xbox 360, Kinect,
and Xbox LIVE; Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft
Auto, Super Mario, and the Most Influential Games of All Time; Wii Fitness For
Dummies; and Motorola ATRIX For Dummies. He is also a writer and producer
on the feature film documentary from Lux Digital Pictures, Gameplay: The
Story of the Videogame Revolution.
Website: www.armchairarcade.com
Christina T. Loguidice is a scientific, technical, and medical editor and
writer. Over her publishing career, she has overseen numerous peer-reviewed
medical journals and healthcare technology magazines, including Surgical
Rounds, Cardiology Review, Resident & Staff Physician, Oncology Net Guide, and
OncNurse. Christina is currently the editorial director of Annals of Long-Term
Care: Clinical Care and Aging and Clinical Geriatrics, both of which are monthly
peer-reviewed clinical journals that reach geriatricians and healthcare
providers caring for elderly persons, including in the long-term care setting.
She reports from several medical conventions annually.
Christina has always had an interest in technology and in fitness and
nutrition. She is the coauthor of Wii Fitness For Dummies and My Xbox: Xbox
360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE. She enjoys working out in her home gym with her
husband and using the virtual gyms afforded by various gaming platforms.
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Acknowledgments
Dedication
Bill: To my mom, who shows everyone the way with her dignified fight against extreme
adversity. I love you!
Christina: To my Tante Lottie and Onkel Kurt, the most wonderful aunt and uncle any-
one could ever hope to have. I’ll always treasure the time I got to spend with you and
the tremendous experiences and opportunities you’ve given me. Love you both!
Acknowledgments
Thanks as always to all of our family and friends for their support. It
means the world to us. Thanks also to our literary agent, Matt Wagner, for
continuing to be a trusted partner. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to
everyone at Pearson Education and Que for their wonderful professionalism
and assistance with this project, including Michelle Newcomb, Charlotte
Kughen, Jovana Shirley, and Paula Lowell.
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Learn about the range of accessories available to
enhance your PlayStation Vita experience.
Learn to set up, configure, and control your
powerful, portable entertainment center.
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1
In this chapter, you learn about the compo-
nents that come with your PlayStation Vita
handheld and how to set up the system.
BUnboxing Your Vita
BCharging the Vita
BSetting Up Your Vita
BUnderstanding Card Media
BUnderstanding Your Warranty
BAccessorizing Your Vita
Getting Started
Before you can enjoy your PlayStation Vita handheld and its rich
multimedia capabilities, you need to free it from its packaging
and set it up. Although this task isn’t difficult, handling such an
expensive, high-tech device might feel overwhelming at first.
Having a good understanding of all the features and goodies
that come with your system can make this task considerably less
daunting. In this chapter, you familiarize yourself with all the
physical components of your PlayStation Vita handheld and find out
how to set it up so that in no time you’ll be on your way to playing
games and having fun with its powerful applications.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Unboxing Your Vita
Taking your PlayStation Vita out of the box can be a surprisingly exhilarating
experience, and, belying its high-tech nature, setup is fairly straightforward.
However, before you start trying to set it up, familiarizing yourself with your
model and all its components is wise so that you can plan accordingly. For
instance, if you don’t have the 3G/Wi-Fi model, you probably want to make
sure you’re within range of a usable Wi-Fi network before beginning setup
(see Chapter 3, “Settings and Networking on Your Vita,” for more on this).
Also, although your Vita comes partially charged, locating and assembling
the AC adapter and USB cable and leaving it plugged in while going through
setup is a good idea (see “Charging the Vita” later in this chapter).
Understanding the Vita Models
This book outlines the two current, basic PlayStation Vita models: PlayStation
Vita 3G/Wi-Fi (PCH-1101) and PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi (PCH-1001). Each model
might also be available in one or more bundle variations, which might
include select extras such as a game or memory card.
It’s Not All Good
Remember the Memory
A memory card is a basic system requirement, so if your Vita didn’t already
come with one, make this your first purchase. For information on the various
memory card options, see “Memory Cards” under “Understanding Card Media”
later in this chapter.
The PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi and PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi are nearly identical,
except for a SIM card slot on the former that enables it to work with AT&T’s
3G network with purchase of a data plan and a built-in GPS feature that
allows it to obtain more accurate location data. The 3G-enabled Vitas cost
approximately $50 more than their Wi-Fi–only counterparts, with optional
monthly data plans of 250MB or 3GB costing $14.99 or $30, respectively. As
such, even if you don’t plan on accessing 3G much over the life of the system,
for those times when you’re out of range of a Wi-Fi network and need to be
connected, having the option available might be worth the extra $50 initial
investment.
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Unboxing Your Vita
Breaking Down the Components
Before you set up your system, familiarizing yourself with the various ports
and plugs on the Vita handheld and its other included components, namely
the power supply, USB cable, and AR Play Cards, might be helpful.
PlayStation Vita Handheld
Your PlayStation Vita includes numerous buttons, ports, and other
components, including a control setup that’s reminiscent of the original
PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS wireless controller. Let’s review the external anatomy of
your PlayStation Vita handheld to get a better handle on its parts.
• Power button—Push and hold the Power button to turn your handheld
on or off. Tap this button to wake or put your handheld to sleep,
which helps conserve battery power. See Chapter 3 for information on
tweaking sleep mode.
• Touchscreen—The touchscreen is both your Vita’s display and one of
its primary forms of input. To get technical for a moment, it’s a 5-inch
organic light-emitting diode (OLED) capacitive multi-touch screen with
a resolution of 960×544 pixels, and it’s capable of displaying a range of
approximately 16 million colors. Simply put, it’s a beautiful, touchable,
state-of-the-art display.
• PS Vita card slot—If this were an earlier time in videogame history, the
Vita card slot would simply be called a cartridge slot. Regardless of what
it’s called now, this is where you plug in the tiny game cards that you
buy from retail stores.
• Accessory port—This port provides future expansion possibilities for the
Vita. Some theoretical possibilities include a better camera and video out
for connecting to a TV.
• Volume + and – buttons (VOL)—Press + to increase volume and – to
decrease volume. Press and hold both the + and – volume buttons at the
same time to mute, then press either button to turn the sound back on.
• Front camera—Although the Vita’s touchscreen displays a 960×544-
pixel resolution, its camera only captures a relatively paltry 640×480
pixels, which is known as VGA resolution. The front camera is used
primarily to take stills and video of the person playing, say for a self-
portrait or video chat.
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Power
button
Touchscreen
PS Vita
card
slot
Accessory
port
Volume
+ and –
buttons
(VOL)
Front
camera
R button
Triangle
button
Circle
button
X button
Square
button
Right and left sticks
Stereo
speakers
SELECT
button
START
button
Strap holders
PS button
Directional
pad
Touchpad
Rear camera
SIM card slot (Not
shown; 3G/Wi-Fi
model only)
Multi-use port
Microphone
Headset jack
Memory card slot
L button
Strap holder
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Unboxing Your Vita
• R and L buttons—The right shoulder button is typically used as an
accelerator in racing games, while the left shoulder button is used as a
brake. Either shoulder button can be used as the camera trigger when
snapping photos.
• Triangle button—This is an action button that you often use to bring up
menus and menu options.
• Circle button—This is an action button that you often use to go back to
a previous screen or option.
• X button—This is the primary action button that you often use to select
or confirm a command.
• Square button—This is an action button that, like the Triangle button,
you often use to bring up menus and menu options.
• Right and left sticks—The right stick is the secondary analog stick and
you often use it to look around and adjust the camera angle in games.
The left stick is the primary analog stick and you often use it to control
onscreen characters.
Understanding Digital and Analog
You’ll probably hear a lot about “digital” and “analog” with regard to your Vita’s
controls. Digital uses discrete values, and analog uses a continuous range of
values. The Vita’s directional pad and all of its buttons are digital and register
a press as on or off. For instance, with the directional pad, if you move an in-
game character left, it simply moves left. The right and left sticks are analog and
enable a finer degree of control. For instance, with the left analog stick, you can
control how quickly an in-game character moves left depending upon how far
left you move the stick.
• Stereo speakers—Unless you use headphones or external speakers, the
sound comes out of these built-in speakers. When counting on the built-
in speakers, you want to take care not to block them with your fingers
when playing particularly intense games.
• SELECT button—You typically use this button for additional menu
functions.
• START button—You use this button to pause and restart games.
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