Sony PSP-E1002 User manual

PSP-E1002
PSP-E1003 4-294-406-51(1)
Instruction Manual
Online user's guide
eu.playstation.com/psp/support/manuals
PSP®official site
eu.playstation.com/psp
Support
eu.playstation.com/support
© 2011 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in China

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Table of contents
Table of contents
Warning and caution
WARNING······················································ 4
Precautions···················································· 6
Using the PSP®system
Part names and functions···························· 10
Charging the battery ···································· 12
Turning the system on and off ····················· 15
Using the XMB™(XrossMediaBar) menu····· 16
Playing Universal Media Disc games··········· 18
Playing Memory Stick Duo™content············ 19
Using the on-screen keyboard····················· 20
Setting the parental control level·················· 22
Updating the system software ····················· 24
Downloading games ···································· 26
Support
Troubleshooting ··········································· 28
GUARANTEE ·············································· 33
Additional Information
Before disposing of or transferring the PSP®
system······················································ 37
Specifications··············································· 38
Compatible media········································ 40
Copyright and trademarks ··························· 42

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Table of contents 3
PSP®system documentation
You can find information about the PSP®system in this
manual as well as online.
• Instruction Manual (this document)
This manual explains hardware features and provides
basic information about how to set up and operate the
PSP®system and how to start playing games. The
manual also includes warnings and precautions for the
safe and proper use of the system.
• User's Guide
This online guide contains detailed information about
using PSP®system features. You can view the online
user's guide using a PC Web browser.
eu.playstation.com/psp/support/manuals
Information about system functionality and images
published in this document may vary from those for your
PSP®system, depending on the system software version
in use.

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WARNING
Warning and caution
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Use the supplied AC adaptor only. If you use other
types, it may cause fire, electrical shocks or a
malfunction.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under
IEC60825-1+A2: 2001.
This product is intended for ages 6 and up.
Avoid prolonged use of the PSP®system. To help prevent eye
strain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of
play.
If you experience any of the following health problems,
discontinue use of the system immediately. If symptoms persist,
consult with your doctor.
–Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar to motion
sickness
–Discomfort or pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears,
hands or arms
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Regulatory information
The nameplate is located inside the disc cover of the system.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc., 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075 Japan. The
Authorised Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany.
Distributed in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Ltd, 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP.
WARNING

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Warning and caution
WARNING
Photosensitivity
Always play in a well lit environment. Take regular breaks, 15
minutes every hour. Avoid playing when tired or suffering from
lack of sleep. Some individuals are sensitive to flashing or
flickering lights or geometric shapes and patterns, may have an
undetected epileptic condition and may experience epileptic
seizures when watching television or playing videogames. Consult
your doctor before playing videogames if you have an epileptic
condition and immediately should you experience any of the
following symptoms whilst playing: dizziness, altered vision,
muscle twitching, other involuntary movement, loss of awareness,
confusion and/or convulsions.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
Avoid prolonged use of the PSP®system. Take a 15 minute break
every hour. Stop using the PSP®system immediately if you
experience an unpleasant sensation or pain in your hands, wrists
or arms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
Headphones
Adjust your headphone volume so that surrounding sounds can be
heard. If you experience ringing or any discomfort in your ears,
discontinue use of your Headphones.
System Software
The System Software included within this product is subject to a
limited licence from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to
http://www.scei.co.jp/psp-eula/ for further details.
About national export control
This product may fall within the scope of national export control
legislation. You must comply fully with the requirements of such
legislation and of all other applicable laws of any jurisdiction in
relation to this product.

6Precautions
Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it
for future reference.
Accessory compatibility
Do not use accessories or peripherals that are intended for
another model of the PSP®system, as these accessories/
peripherals may not be compatible with your system. Visit
http://eu.playstation.com/psp for details.
Safety
This product has been designed with the highest concern for
safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the
potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To
help ensure accident-free operation, follow these guidelines:
Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.
Regularly inspect the AC adaptor.
Stop use, unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and
disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions
in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or
becomes too hot to touch, or has become misshapen.
Precautions
Use and handling
Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from
your face.
Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small
children. Small children may swallow the Memory Stick Duo™
media or wrap the cables/straps around themselves, which may
inflict injury or cause an accident or a malfunction.
Do not use the system while driving or riding a bicycle.
Do not use the system or accessories near water.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not expose the system or accessories to high temperatures,
high humidity, or direct sunlight.
Do not leave the system or accessories in a car with the
windows closed (particularly in summer).
Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or
steam.
Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the system or
accessories.
Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are
tilted, unstable or subject to vibration.
Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and do
not subject the devices to strong physical shock. Sitting down
with the PSP®system in a pocket or placing the system in the
bottom of a backpack along with heavy objects may cause
damage to the system.

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Warning and caution
Precautions
Do not forcibly twist the PSP®system or expose the system to
strong physical shock during gameplay, as doing so can damage
the system.
Handle the analog stick with care.
Do not put heavy objects on the system or accessories.
Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the
system or accessories.
Depending on the conditions of use, the system or AC adaptor
may reach temperatures of 40°C or more. Do not touch the
system or AC adaptor for an extended period of time under
these conditions. Extended contact under these conditions may
cause low-temperature burns*.
*Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is
in contact with objects of relatively low temperatures (40°C
or more) for an extended period of time.
AC adaptor use
For your safety, use only a supplied AC adaptor. Other types
may cause fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction.
Do not touch the plug of the AC adaptor with wet hands.
Do not touch the AC adaptor or the system, if connected to an
electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.
Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the
system or accessory connectors. If there is dust or foreign
matter on the system's connectors or the AC adaptor, wipe it off
with a dry cloth before connecting. Dust or other matter on the
connectors can result in fire or electrical shock.
Unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and disconnect
any other cables from the system before cleaning or when you
do not intend to use the system for an extended period of time.
Protect the AC adaptor from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the system.
When disconnecting the AC adaptor, hold it by the plug and
pull straight out from the electrical outlet. Never pull by the
cord and do not pull at an angle.
Do not use the system to play games or video when the system
is covered with any type of fabric. If you want to pause or
temporarily store the system while playing games or video, put
the system in sleep mode before placing it in the case or
covering. Also do not use the AC adaptor when covered with
fabric to help avoid overheating.
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a voltage transformer or
inverter. Connecting the AC adaptor to a voltage transformer for
overseas travel or an inverter for use in an automobile may
cause heat to build up in the AC adaptor and may cause burns or
a malfunction.

8Precautions
LCD screen
The LCD screen is made of glass and may crack if subjected to
excessive force.
Pixels that are not lit or are continuously lit may appear in
certain locations on the LCD screen. The appearance of such
spots is a normal occurrence associated with LCD screens and
is not a sign of a system malfunction. LCD screens are made
using highly precise technology. However, a very small number
of dark pixels or continuously lit pixels exist on each screen.
Also, a distorted image may remain on the screen for several
seconds after the system has been turned off.
Direct exposure to sunlight may damage the system's LCD
screen. Be careful when using the system outdoors or near a
window.
When using the system in a cold environment, you may notice
shadows on the graphics or the screen may appear darker than
usual. This is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to
normal when the temperature goes up.
Do not leave still images displayed on the screen for an
extended period of time, as doing so may cause a faint image to
be left permanently on the screen.
About the "pickup"
Do not touch the "pickup" located inside the disc cover of the
system. Touching the pickup may damage the system.
Pickup
Never disassemble the system or accessories
Use the PSP®system and accessories according to the instructions
in this manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification
of the system, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations,
is provided. Disassembling will void the system warranty and may
be harmful. The LCD screen, in particular, contains dangerous,
high-voltage parts, and the laser beam for reading Universal
Media Disc may cause visual impairment if exposed directly to
the eyes.

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Warning and caution
Precautions
Moisture condensation
If the PSP®system or Universal Media Disc is brought directly
from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense on
the lens inside the system or on the Universal Media Disc. Should
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the Universal Media Disc and turn off and unplug the
system. Do not put the Universal Media Disc back in until the
moisture evaporates (this may take several hours). If the system
still does not operate properly, contact the appropriate PSP®
customer service helpline which can be found within every PSP®
format software manual.
Universal Media Disc handling
Do not touch the opening on the rear of the disc (recorded
surface of the disc) with your fingers.
Do not allow dust, sand, foreign objects or other types of dirt to
get on the disc.
If the Universal Media Disc becomes dirty, gently wipe the
exterior and recorded surfaces of the Universal Media Disc
using a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or other chemicals.
Do not use a Universal Media Disc that is cracked or warped or
has been repaired. The Universal Media Disc may break inside
the PSP®system, leading to injury or malfunction.
Handling and care of exterior surfaces
Follow the guidelines listed below to help avoid deterioration or
discolouration of the PSP®system.
Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior
surface.
Do not allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber
or vinyl products for an extended period of time.
Do not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe off the
system.
Before using the analog stick
Do not attempt to remove the analog stick from the system
front, as doing so will damage the system and may result in
injury.
For best results, go to (Settings) (System Settings),
and then with the [System Information] screen displayed, rotate
the analog stick in a circular motion to adjust the analog stick's
range of movement.
Cleaning
For safety reasons, unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical
outlet and disconnect any other cables before cleaning the system.
Cleaning the exterior surface and LCD screen
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the connectors
If the connectors on the PSP®system or on the USB cable become
dirty, signals may not be sent or received properly. Also, if the
connector on the headphones becomes dirty, you may experience
noise or interruptions in sound. Wipe the connectors with a dry,
soft cloth to keep in clean condition.
Cases and coverings
When placing the PSP®system in a commercially available case,
turn off the power or put the system in sleep mode. Do not use the
system while it is in the case. Leaving the system on, or using it
while in a case or covering may cause overheating or may damage
the system.

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Part names and functions
Using the PSP®system
Part names and functions
System bottom
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Using the PSP®system
Part names and functions
1 Directional buttons
2 Speaker
3 L button
4 Memory Stick PRO Duo™slot
5 Memory Stick PRO Duo™
access indicator
Lights up when data is being
read or written from Memory
Stick Duo™media
Notice
When the Memory Stick PRO
Duo™access indicator is lit, do
not eject the Memory Stick
Duo™media, turn off the
system, or put the system into
sleep mode, as doing so may
cause data loss or corruption.
6 POWER indicator
Solid green
Power on
Solid orange
Charging
Flashing green
Charge level low
Light off
Power off/In sleep mode
7 USB connector
8 LCD screen
9 R button
10 button, button,
button, button
11 Analog stick
For use with games that support
analog stick operation
12 PS button
13 Volume button
14 SELECT button
15 START button
16 Strap holder
Attach a strap (sold separately)
as shown below.
17 POWER/HOLD switch
Slide right
Turn the system on and off
( page 15).
Slide left
Lock the system buttons.
18 Headset connector

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Charging the battery
Charging the battery
Before using the PSP®system for the first time after
purchase, or when the battery charge level is low, follow
the steps below to charge the battery.
Caution
Stop use, unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet
and disconnect any other cables immediately if the device
functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds
or smells or becomes too hot to touch, or has become
misshapen.
Do not plug the AC adaptor for the PSP®system into an
electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
Charging methods
Charging with an AC adaptor*
The system's battery can be charged using an AC adaptor.
1
2
POWER indicator
To electrical outlet
The power indicator lights up in orange, indicating that
charging has begun. The power indicator turns off when
the battery is fully charged.
* Some regions and countries may use a different AC Adaptor
from the one illustrated.

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Using the PSP®system
Charging the battery
Charging with a USB device
When you turn on the PSP®system and then connect it to
a device equipped with a USB connector (such as a PC),
the system's battery will begin charging. While the
battery is charging, the POWER indicator will be lit in
orange and [USB Mode] will be displayed on the screen.
You cannot charge the PSP®system using a USB device while
playing a game or performing other operations. Use the AC
adaptor to charge the battery in such situations.
To switch to USB mode manually, select (Settings)
(USB Connection).
Charging may take longer when the system is turned on during
charging or when a USB device is used for charging.
You may not be able to charge the battery if the USB device or
the USB hub does not provide enough power for charging. Try
connecting to a different USB device or a different USB
connector on the device.
Information about the battery charge
Checking the battery charge level
You can check the battery charge level by the icon
displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
When there is little battery charge left, the icon is
displayed and the power indicator flashes green. If this
happens, charge the battery.
Depending on usage conditions and environmental factors, the
charge level may not reflect the exact charge level.

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Charging the battery
Estimating the battery charge time*
Charging with the AC
adaptor Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
Charging with a USB
device Approximately 4 hours
*When charging a battery with no charge remaining
It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment
with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C. Charging in other
environments may not be as effective and may lead to less than
optimal battery performance.
Estimated battery duration
Gameplay Approximately 3 - 5 hours*1
Video playback Approximately 3 - 4 hours*2
*1Based on tests conducted with the system in single player mode,
with headphones in use.
*2Based on tests conducted using variables of system speakers
versus headphones, volume level and screen brightness level.
Battery duration may vary depending on the type of content being
played, conditions of use and environmental factors. Battery
duration will decrease with repeated usage and age.
Battery life
The built-in battery has a limited life span. Battery
duration will decrease with repeated usage and age.
When battery duration becomes noticeably short, contact
the appropriate PSP®customer service helpline. Details
are found within the contact information section at
http://eu.playstation.com/support.
Battery life span varies depending on how the battery is stored
and the conditions of use, including long-term environmental
factors such as temperature.

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Using the PSP®system
Turning the system on and off
Turning the system on and off
Turning the system on
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the right.
POWER/HOLD switch
POWER indicator
The POWER indicator lights up in green.
Turning the system off
1Slide and hold the POWER/HOLD switch to
the right. for more than three seconds.
The POWER indicator turns off.
Putting the system in sleep mode
You can pause the system while playing games or other
content. Playback begins from the point where the
system entered sleep mode.
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the right.
The POWER indicator turns off and the system enters
sleep mode.
Clearing sleep mode
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the right.
Some software may prevent the system from entering sleep mode.

16 Using the XMB™(XrossMediaBar) menu
Using the XMB™(XrossMediaBar) menu
The PSP®system includes a user interface called XMB™(XrossMediaBar).
1Select a category using
the left or right button.
2Select an item using the
up or down button.
3Press the button to
confirm a selected item.
You can cancel an operation by
pressing the button.
Icons displayed on the screen vary
depending on the system software version.
Directional buttons button button button
Category
Item

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Using the PSP®system
Using the XMB™(XrossMediaBar) menu
Using the options menu
Select an icon, and then press the button to display the
options menu.
Icons Options menu
Using the control panel
While playing content, press the button to display the
control panel.
Control panel
Categories
Game
Play games
Video
Watch video
Music
Listen to music
Photo
View photos
Extra
View comics
Settings
Adjust PSP®system settings

18 Playing Universal Media Disc games
Playing Universal Media Disc games
3Select the icon, and then press the
button.
Playback begins.
To remove the Universal Media Disc, stop playback and then
open the disc cover.
To save game data, you must first insert a Memory Stick Duo™
in the memory stick slot.
Quitting a game
Press the PS button to quit a game.
PS button
1Place your finger in the indentation on the
top of the system to open the disc cover.
2Insert a Universal Media Disc and close the
disc cover.
Check that the disc cover is tightly closed.
1
2
Do not touch the recorded surface.

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Using the PSP®system
Playing Memory Stick Duo™content
Playing Memory Stick Duo™content
To remove the Memory Stick
Duo™media, press the media
once in the direction of the
arrow.
Warning
Keep Memory Stick Duo™media out of the reach of small
children, as the media could be swallowed by accident.
1Press the Memory Stick Duo™media until
fully inserted.
Front side
Notice
When the Memory Stick PRO Duo™access indicator
(page 11) 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.
2Select the icon, and then press the
button.
A list of content that can be played is displayed.

20 Using the on-screen keyboard
Using the on-screen keyboard
List of keys
Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input
mode in use and other conditions.
keys Explanation
Inserts a space
Confirms characters that have been
typed but not entered, and then closes
the keyboard
Cancels characters that have been typed
but not entered, and then closes the
keyboard
Moves the cursor
Deletes the character to the left of the
cursor
Displays a diagram showing the system
buttons and their usage
Switches between uppercase and
lowercase letters
Inserts a line break
Operation keys
Cursor Text entry field
(display characters
as they are entered)
Alphabet/symbol keys Input mode display
Text entry options