Sony PSP PSP-3004 User manual

PSP-3004 4-115-362-41(1) GB
Quick Reference

Category
Item
Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)
Introduction
GAME
Playing games
VIDEO
Playing video
MUSIC
Playing music
PHOTO
Displaying images
NETWORK
Connecting to the Internet
SETTINGS
Adjusting PSP®system
settings
1Select a category using the left or right
button.
2Select an item using the up or down
button.
3Press the button to confirm the
selected item.
Icons displayed in the home menu vary depending
on the system software version.
The PSP®system includes a user interface called "XMB"
(XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "home menu".
Home menu
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This document describes basic operations of the PSP®system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online user's guide
( page 25).
Directional buttons:
Used to select
categories/items
button:
Cancels selected
operations
button:
Confirms selected items
PS button:
Returns to the Home Menu
Quits gameplay
Select an icon, and then press the button
to display the options menu.
While playing content, press the button
to display the control panel.
button: Displays the options menu/control panel
Icons Options menu Control panel
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Checking the package contents
Preparation
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.
PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system
Battery Pack
AC Adaptor
Printed Materials
POWER
HOLD
SELECT
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START
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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 25).
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Preparing the PSP®system for use
Preparation
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 Adaptor for the PSP®system into an
electrical outlet until you have made all other
connections.
1 Remove the battery cover.
While holding down the release button, slide the battery
cover in the direction of the arrow.
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Release button
2 Insert the Battery Pack.
Align the bottom surface of the battery pack with the
system to attach the battery.
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Align the tabs of the battery cover with the system and
snap it in place.
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Preparation
Preparing the PSP®system for use
3Attach the AC Adaptor to charge the
battery.
SELECT START
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2
The POWER indicator lights up in orange, indicating that
charging has begun. The POWER indicator will turn off
when the battery is fully charged.
POWER indicator
To electrical outlet
Initial setup
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up.
POWER
HOLD
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SELECT
POWER/HOLD switch
The POWER indicator lights up in green, and the initial
setup screen is displayed.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the initial settings.
When you have completed initial setup, the Home Menu
( page 2) is displayed.
• See "Using the on-screen keyboard" ( page 26) for
information on entering characters.
• Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in
(Settings). See the user's guide ( page 25) for
details.
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Part names and functions
Preparation
System
WLAN switch (top)
LCD screen
L button
Directional buttons
Memory Stick Duo™
access indicator
( page 13)
WLAN access indicator
Lights up when using the
wireless LAN feature
Analog stick
Strap holder
PS button*
Volume − button
Volume + button
START button
SELECT button
Sound button
( page 9)
Display button
( page 9)
Left speaker
Microphone
( page 12)
SELECT START
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On
* The PS button on this PSP®system performs the same
functions as the HOME button on PSP-1000 and PSP-2000
series systems.
POWER/HOLD
switch (right side)
( page 10)
HOLD indicator
( page 10)
POWER indicator
( page 10)
R button
button, button
button, button
Right speaker
WLAN
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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.
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
Press for more
than five seconds
The system switches to video output
mode ( page 18).
*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.
Preparation
Part names and functions
Connecting Headset
You can connect the remote control (sold separately)
to the headset connector. You can also connect the
headset (sold separately) to the remote control.
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Headset Remote Control
The PSP-1000 series headphones with remote control are not
compatible for use.
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Basic operations
Use the POWER/HOLD switch to turn the system on
or off, or to put it into sleep or hold mode.
POWER
HOLD
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ART
SELECT
AB
C
POWER/HOLD switch
POWER indicator
HOLD indicator
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
Power and sleep mode functions
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Basic operations
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.
• To clear sleep mode, slide the POWER/HOLD switch up
again. During video or audio playback, you can press the
button of the Remote Control to clear sleep mode.
• Some software may prevent the system from entering sleep
mode.
Power and sleep mode functions
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Playing UMD content
Basic operations
1Place your finger in the indentation on
the top of the system to open the disc
cover.
2 Insert a UMD and close the disc cover.
Check that the disc cover is tightly closed.
The icon is displayed in the Home Menu.
WLAN
1
2
Do not touch the recorded surface.
3Select the icon, and then press the
button.
Playback begins.
• Press the PS button to quit a game.
• To remove the UMD, stop playback and then open the disc
cover.
Using the microphone
The PSP®system’s microphone ( page 8) may be
used to play certain games and to make calls using
Go!Messenger. Refer to instructions for the software
in use and visit gomessenger.bt.com for details.
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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.
Front side
Slot cover
3Select the icon, and then press the
button.
A list of content that can be played is displayed.
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.
To remove the Memory Stick Duo™
media, press the media once in the
direction of the arrow.
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Playing Memory Stick Duo™ content
Basic operations
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Checking the battery charge level
Basic operations
Methods of charging the battery
You can use either of the following methods to charge
the battery.
• Using the AC adaptor
When you connect the AC adaptor to the PSP®system
and insert the plug for the power cord into an electrical
socket, charging will begin ( page 6).
• Using a USB cable (sold separately)
When you turn on the PSP®system and then connect it to
a device (such as a PC) equipped with a USB connector,
the system will automatically switch to USB mode and the
system’s battery will begin charging. The power indicator
lights up in orange while the battery is charging.
• In certain situations, such as during gameplay, the PSP®
system will not automatically switch to USB mode when a
USB cable is connected to the system.
• To switch to USB mode manually, select (USB
Connection) under (Settings).
• You can connect a Mini-B (5-pin) type USB cable to the
USB connector of the PSP®system.
• For details about the charging time or duration, refer to the
supplied Safety and Support manual.
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.
Depending on the usage conditions and environmental
factors, the charge level display may vary from the actual
charge level.
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Copying music/videos/images
Basic operations
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 To a PC To a PSP®system
Examples:
Audio CD
Video files
Digital still camera
PC
USB cable
Mini-B (5-pin) type
• To switch the PSP®system to USB mode manually, select
(USB Connection) under (Settings).
• Instead of a USB cable, you can use a Memory Stick USB
reader/writer (not included) or a PC with a Memory Stick™
slot.
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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
You can play MP3, AAC and ATRAC format files.
Copying video files
Example: Downloading legally available video files
from the Internet
1. Download
Download video files to a PC.
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.
VIDEO
You can play some MP4 video files.
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Basic operations
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
• 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
Media Manager* for PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) can
be used to convert music, video and image files to
the required format. When copying files to Memory
Stick Duo™ media, the necessary folders are created
automatically.
* Available separately
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You can output PSP®system video to a TV using a video output cable (sold separately).
Selecting a video output cable
Select a video output cable suited for the TV in use.
Notice
The PSP®system outputs in the NTSC video format. If a display is used which does not support the NTSC video format, no
picture will be displayed. Check with the TV manufacturer for details.
Video output cable types
Cable type Input connector on the TV
Component AV cable Component VIDEO IN connectors
Y L RP R/ C R P B/ C B
COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
AV cable VIDEO IN connector (composite)
VIDEO L - AUDIO - R
Image quality varies depending on the TV in use. Image quality may improve if you connect the PSP®system to your TV using a
component AV cable instead of an AV cable.
Basic operations
Outputting video to a TV
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Basic operations
Outputting video to a TV
3Turn on the PSP®system ( page 10),
and then press and hold the display
button on the system front for at least 5
seconds.
Video from the PSP®system will be displayed on the TV.
Clearing video output
To clear video output, press the display button again.
• You can change video output or adjust settings in
(Connected Display Settings) under (Settings).
• Because the size of the video image output to the TV for
games or Internet browser screens is predetermined,
horizontal or vertical black bars may be displayed at the
edges of the image.
Outputting to a TV
1Connect the PSP®system to the TV using
a video out cable (sold separately).
Example: Connecting the PSP®system to a TV with
component video input connectors
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
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PB/CB
PR/CR
Component VIDEO IN
connectors
TV
Component AV
cable
(sold separately)
2Adjust the video input setting for the TV.
Set to the input connectors in use.
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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.
Example of a common network configuration
DSL or
cable modem
Internet line
Access point or
wireless router
PC
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)
• 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.
Network
Adjusting network settings
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