Sony PlayStation Portable PSP-1004 User manual

Quick Reference
PSP-1004 7010187 GB

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Introduction
Using the Home Menu
GAME
Playing games
VIDEO
Playing video
MUSIC
Playing music
PHOTO
Displaying images
NETWORK
Connecting to the
Internet
SETTINGS
Adjusting PSP®system
settings
Category
Item
Busy icon:
This icon is displayed when a page is loading.
Select a category using the left or right
button.
Select an item using the up or down
button.
Press the button to confirm the
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 23).
Directional buttons:
Used to select
categories/items
HOME button:
Returns to the Home Menu
button:
Cancels selected
operations
button:
Confirms selected
items
Select an icon, and then press the button
to display the options menu.
While playing content, press the button
to display the control panel.
Icons Options menu Control panel
button: Displays the options menu/control panel

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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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5V
PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system
Battery Pack
AC Adaptor
Printed Materials

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Supplied with the Value Pack only
Memory Stick Duo™ (32 MB)
Pouch
Wrist Strap
Cloth
Headphones* with Remote Control
* Ear Friendly Headphones
Preparation
Checking the package contents
About the PSP®system documentation
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.
• 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 23).

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Preparation
Preparing the PSP®system for use
Charging 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.
• Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the PSP®system into
an electrical outlet until you have made all other
connections.
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.
1Insert the Battery Pack.
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.
UMD
PUSH
P
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2
Align the tabs, and then slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow until it locks firmly into place.
UMD
PUSH
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Preparation
Preparing the PSP®system for use
2Attach the AC Adaptor to charge the
battery.
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POWER indicator
To electrical
outlet
The POWER indicator lights
up in orange, indicating that
charging has begun. The
POWER indicator will turn
off when the battery is fully
charged.
Initial setup
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up.
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POWER/HOLD switch
The POWER indicator lights up in green, and the initial setup
screen is displayed.
2Follow 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 2) is displayed.
Hints
• See “Using the on-screen keyboard” ( page 24) for
information on entering characters.
• Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in
(Settings). See the user’s guide ( page 23) for details.

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Part names and functions
System
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HOME
L button
Directional buttons
Memory Stick Duo™
access indicator
( page 13)
WLAN switch (left side)
WLAN access indicator
Lights up when using the
wireless LAN feature
Analog stick
Strap holder
HOME button
Displays the Home Menu
Volume - button
Volume + button
LCD screen
OPEN latch (top) ( page 12)
R button
button
button
button
button
POWER indicator
( page 10)
POWER/HOLD
switch (right side)
( page 10)
HOLD indicator
( page 10)
Display button
( page 9)
Sound button
( page 9)
SELECT button
START button

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Part names and functions
Using the sound button
Press and release
Each time you press the button, the tone
changes among HEAVY POPS
JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1
Press for more
than one second The sound is muted. *2
*1 : The tone can be changed only when using headphones.
Also, the tone setting is temporarily set to “OFF” during
gameplay.
*2 : 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.
Using the display button
Press and release
Each time you press the button, the
display changes among three levels of
screen brightness. *1
Press for more
than one second
The backlight turns off and the screen
goes blank. *2
*1 : The highest level (level 4) can be selected only while the
PSP®system is plugged in using the AC Adaptor.
*2 : To turn the backlight back on, press any of the PSP®
system buttons.
Headphones with Remote Control
The headphones with Remote Control are supplied
with the Value Pack and are also sold separately.
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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.
POWER/HOLD switch
ATurning the system on /
Putting into sleep mode Slide up
B Turning the system off Slide up and hold for more
than three seconds
C Locking the system buttons* Slide down
*All operations using system buttons are locked.
POWER indicator
Solid green Power on
Solid orange Charging
Flashing green Charge level is low
Light off Power off/in sleep mode
HOLD indicator
Solid yellow In hold mode
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POWER/HOLD switch
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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.
Basic operations
Power and sleep mode functions

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Playing content on UMD™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media
Basic operations
UMD™ content
1Slide the OPEN latch to open the disc
cover.
2Insert a UMD™.
The icon is displayed in the Home Menu.
LR
OPEN
Do not touch the recorded surface.
OPEN latch
3Select the icon, and then press the
button.
Playback begins.
Hints
• Press the HOME button to quit a game.
• To remove the UMD™, stop playback and then slide the
OPEN latch to open the disc cover.

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Playing content on UMD™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media
Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media
Warning
Keep Memory Stick Duo™ media out of the reach of small
children, as the media could be swallowed by accident.
1Open the slot cover.
2Press the Memory Stick Duo™ media
until fully inserted.
The icon is displayed in the Home Menu.
Slot cover
Front side
Notice
When the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator ( page 8)
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.
3Select the icon, and then press the
button.
A list of contents that can be played is displayed.
Hint
To remove the Memory Stick Duo™ media, press the media
once in the direction of the arrow.

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Basic operations
Checking the 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.
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.

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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.
Music/video/image source 1To a PC 2To a PSP®system
Examples:
Audio CD
Digital video camera
Digital still camera
PC
USB cable
Mini-B (5-pin) type
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.
• 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™
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Basic operations
Copying music/videos/images
Copying music files
Example: Importing music tracks from an audio CD
1. Import
Use compatible software to import music tracks from an
audio CD to a PC.
2. Copy
Create a folder named “MUSIC” on Memory Stick Duo™
media using a PC, and then save music files in the folder.
MUSIC
Hint
File formats that can be played include MP3, AAC, and
ATRAC.
Copying video files
Example: Importing video from a digital video camera
1. Import
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. 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.
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Copying music/videos/images
Copying image files
Example: Importing images from a digital still camera
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.
2. Copy
Create a folder named “PICTURE” on Memory Stick Duo™
media using a PC, and then save image files in the folder.
PICTURE
Hints
• 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/
Exif 2.21 compliant), TIFF and GIF.
Conversion software
PC software such as the following*1can 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.
• Media Manager for PSP®(PlayStation®Portable)
System*2
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.
• Image Converter*3
You can use this software to convert video files to an MP4
format that can be played on the PSP®system.
*1All Sony products sold separately
*2You 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™.
*3Image Converter software version 1.5 or earlier is not
compatible with the PSP®system.

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Network
Adjusting network settings
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.
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.
Network device
such as a DSL or
cable modem
Access point or
wireless router
PC
Internet
line
Required items
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)
Hints
• An access point is a device used to connect to a wireless
network.
• 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.
• 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.

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Adjusting network settings
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.
1Select (Network Settings) under
(Settings) from the Home Menu, and
then press the button.
2Select “Infrastructure Mode”, and then
press the button.
3Select “New Connection”, and then
press the button.
4Select “Scan”, and then press the
right button.
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
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Adjusting network settings
5Select the access point that you want to
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.
6Confirm the SSID for the access point,
and then press the right button.
7Select the security settings as
necessary, and then press the right
button.
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.
8Enter the encryption key, and then press
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.