Sony PSVITA PCH-2016 Installation and operating manual

Safety Guide
EN
PCH-2016
7027115

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WARNINGS
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc., 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan.
Seizures induced by light stimulation (Photosensitive
Epilepsy)
If you have an epileptic condition or have had seizures, consult
your doctor prior to playing. Some individuals may experience
eye soreness, altered vision, migraine, muscle twitching,
convulsion, blackout, loss of awareness or disorientation when
exposed to flashing or flickering lights or other light stimulation
on a television screen or while playing video games. If you
experience any of the above symptoms while playing,
discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor.
Stop playing immediately when you experience the
following symptoms
In addition to the above symptoms, whilst playing if you have a
headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, similar symptoms to
motion sickness, or if you feel a discomfort or pain in any body
part such as eyes, ears, hands, arms, feet, discontinue use
immediately. If the condition persists, seek medical attention.
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.
Radio waves
Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical
devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause
malfunctions and possible injuries.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult
your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device
before using the wireless networking feature (Bluetooth
® and
wireless LAN).
• Keep the PS Vita system at least 20 cm away from a
pacemaker or other medical devices when using the network
features.
• Do not carry the PS Vita system in a breast pocket if you use
a pacemaker.
• Turn off your PS Vita system immediately, if you have any
reason to suspect that interference is occurring with your
pacemaker.
• Do not use the network features in the following locations:
– Areas where network features use is prohibited, such as in
aeroplanes and hospitals. Abide by medical institution
regulations when using the system on their premises.
– Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of
automated equipment.
• Use caution when using the network features in a vehicle, as
radio waves may affect electronic equipment in some vehicles.

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System software
Use of this PS Vita system means acceptance of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.’s system software licence
agreement. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/psvita-eula/ for
furtherdetails.
The commercial use or rental of this product is prohibited.

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Contents
The information contained in this manual is subject to change
without notice.
WARNINGS .........................................2
Precautions.........................................5
GUARANTEE.......................................10
Specifications ......................................13
Copyright and trademarks............................15

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EN
Precautions
Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain
itfor future reference. Parents and guardians of children should
read this manual and make sure that the child follows all safety
precautions.
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, AC power cord and USB
cable.
• If your PS Vita system is damaged, do not use it. Unplug the
AC power cord from the electricity supply and disconnect any
other cables immediately.
• Stop use, unplug the AC power cord from the electricity
supply and disconnect any other cables immediately if the
device functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual
sounds or smells or if it or the AC adaptor becomes too hot to
touch.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries. If the
internal battery fluid leaks, stop using the product immediately
and contact technical support for assistance. If the fluid gets
into your eyes, immediately rinse the affected area with clean
water and consult your physician. The battery fluid can cause
blindness.
• Contact the appropriate PlayStation
® customer service
helpline which can be found within the guarantee section.
Use and handling
• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from
your face.
• Hold the system securely in your hand when you use the
system.
• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita system. To help prevent
eyestrain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour
of play.
• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.
• Stop using the system immediately if you begin to feel tired or
if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands or arms
while operating the system. If the condition persists, consult
adoctor.
• If you experience any of the following health problems,
discontinue use of the system immediately. If symptoms
persist, consult a 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.
• Exercise care when setting the volume. If you set the volume
too high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers.
• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small
children. Small children may swallow the media cards or wrap
the cables/straps around themselves, which may inflict injury
or cause an accident or a malfunction. Media cards may
present a choking hazard.
• Do not use the system while driving or riding a bicycle.
Looking at the screen or operating the system while driving an
automobile or riding a bicycle may result in a traffic accident.
• Take extra care when using the system while walking.

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* 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.
• Parents are encouraged to monitor children in online activities
to ensure safe and responsible Internet usage. Refer to
eu.playstation.com/parents for further details.
Storage conditions
• Do not expose the system, battery 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 expose the system to rain or moisture.
AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable use
• For your safety, use only a licensed or genuine Sony AC
adaptor to charge the PS Vita system. Other types may cause
fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction.
• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.
• Do not touch the AC power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable or
the system, if connected to an electricity supply, during an
electrical storm.
• Do not use a power source other than the supplied (or
approved replacement) AC adaptor.
• Do not use the system or accessories near water.
• Do not use the system in places where the use of wireless
communication devices is prohibited, such as on aeroplanes
or in hospitals. The radio waves the system emits can affect
electronic devices and cause them to malfunction, which can
lead to accidents. When using the system in a medical facility,
be sure to follow all of the rules of that facility. When using the
system on an aeroplane, go to (Settings) [Start] and
tap the checkbox for [Flight Mode] to mark it with a
checkmark before using it. Turn off the system when taking off
and landing. If you use the system on aeroplanes where the
use of such devices is prohibited, you will be liable to legal
punishment.
• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and
do not subject the devices to strong physical impact. Sitting
down with the PS Vita system in a pocket or placing the
system in the bottom of a backpack along with heavy objects
may cause damage to the system.
• Do not forcibly twist the PS Vita system or expose the system
to strong physical shock during gameplay.
• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of
the system or accessories.
• This system has internal parts that use magnets, which may
affect magnetic recording devices.
• Do not place the system close to items with a magnetic strip,
such as credit cards.
• 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*.

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• Before plugging in a cable, check that the system connectors
(such as the USB connector) and the AC adaptor or USB
cable connectors are clean. If not, wipe the connectors with a
soft, dry cloth.
• When the system will not be used for an extended period of
time, or when cleaning the system, unplug the power cord and
any other cables.
• Do not damage the AC adaptor or AC power cord:
– Do not modify the AC adaptor or AC power cord.
– Do not wrap the AC power cord or USB cable around the
PS Vita system or around the AC adaptor.
– Do not place the AC adaptor or AC power cord near a heat
source or allow them to get hot.
– Do not subject the AC power cord to tension.
– When disconnecting the AC power cord, hold it by the plug
and pull straight out from the electrical socket. Never pull by
the cord and do not pull at an angle.
– Protect the AC power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, electrical socket and the point where
they exit from the system.
– Do not use the PS Vita system or the AC adaptor when they
are covered by a cloth or in their cases. Heat may build up
and cause a fire or damage to the system.
• Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or
inverter. Connecting the AC power cord 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.
• Use an electricity supply that is easily accessible, so the AC
power cord can be unplugged quickly if the need arises.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
Screen
• The screen (touchscreen) is made of glass and may crack
orbreak if subjected to excessive force. If the screen cracks
or breaks, do not touch the screen or exposed internal
components.
• When using the system, keep the light in the room bright and
keep as far away from the screen as possible.
• Don’t press your finger on the screen with excessive force.
Also, do not scrape or scratch the screen with anything hard,
such as metal, or anything with a sharp tip (such as a pencil
or your fingernails). Any of these actions may damage or
break the screen.
• Prolonged contact with water or dust may damage the screen
and shorten its life.
• Black (dark) pixels and continuously lit pixels may appear in
certain locations on the screen. The appearance of such spots
is a normal occurrence associated with screens and is not a
sign of a system malfunction. Screens are made using highly
precise technology. However, a very small number of dark
pixels or continuously lit pixels may exist and colour
irregularities or brightness irregularities may be visible 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 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. This may cause a faint image to be
left permanently on the screen.

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Left Stick / Right Stick
• You cannot remove the sticks. If you try to remove them, you
could injure yourself or damage the system.
• The sticks cannot be operated by pressing on them. If you
press on them too hard you can damage them.
Using Wi-Fi access points
When connecting to the Internet using the Wi-Fi feature, the
system automatically detects nearby access points. An access
point that you are not authorised to use may be included among
the detected devices. Only connect to a personal access point
that you are authorised to use, or one that is available through a
commercial Wi-Fi service. The user is responsible for all fees
associated with Wi-Fi access.
Parental Controls
The PS Vita system offers parents and guardians controls to
limit the content that children and teenagers can access and the
features they can use. Refer to the User’s Guide for details
about parental controls.
Recorded data
In the following cases, data saved on a PlayStation ® Vita card or
memory card might be lost or corrupted.
• Removing the PS Vita card or turning off the PS Vita system
while it is saving or loading data.
• Removing the memory card while the PS Vita system is turned
on.
• Using it in a location that is exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is
usually not possible to recover the software or data. It is
recommended that you regularly back up software and data.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and
affiliates will not be held liable for any damages or injury in the
case of software or data loss or corruption.
Cases and coverings
When the system is stored in its case or is otherwise covered,
either turn off the power or put the system in the standby mode.
If you use it while it is in its case or when it is covered, heat may
build up and cause damage to the system.
Never disassemble the system or accessories
Use the PS Vita 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. Additionally, there is a risk of fire, electrical shock or
malfunction.
Use in other countries
Depending on the country or region, there are limitations on the
use of certain types of radio waves. In some cases, use of the
system’s network features may lead to a fine or other penalty.

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When moisture condensation occurs
If the PS Vita system is brought directly from a cold location to a
warm one, moisture may condense inside the system and cause
it to operate improperly.
Should this occur, turn off and unplug the system. Do not use
the PS Vita system until the moisture evaporates (this may take
several hours). If the system still does not operate properly,
contact the appropriate PlayStation
® customer service helpline
which can be found within the guarantee section.
Care and cleaning of exterior surfaces
For safety reasons, unplug the AC power cord from the
electricity supply and disconnect any other cables before
cleaning.
Cleaning the exterior surface, screen and camera area
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth
• Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior
surface, screen and camera area.
• Do not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe the
system.
Cleaning the connectors
Do not allow dust or dirt to build up around the PS Vita system
connectors, the AC adaptor, the USB cable connectors or
accessory connectors. Dirty connectors may prevent signals
from being sent or received properly and can result in fire or
electrical shock. If the headphone connector is dirty, you may
experience sound interruptions. Clean all connectors by wiping
with a dry, soft cloth.
Contact with other objects
Observe the following precaution so that the surface of the
PSVita system does not become discoloured or damaged: Do
not allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber or
vinyl products for an extended period of time.
Battery life
The built-in battery has a limited life span. Battery duration will
decrease with repeated usage and age.
Hint
Battery life span varies depending on how the battery is stored
and on the conditions of use, including long-term environmental
factors such as temperature.
When your PS Vita system is not operating correctly
Press and hold (power) button until the safe mode menu
appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the PS Vita
system.
When the PS Vita system does not start in safe mode even after
you keep pressing (power) button for more than 30 seconds,
the battery charge might be too low to turn on the system. In this
case, charge your PS Vita system using the included AC
adaptor.
Safe mode is a start-up mode for your PS Vita system in which
only a few system functions are available for solving problems.
In safe mode, use your PS Vita system’s buttons to operate
themenu.

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GUARANTEE
GUARANTEE
Thank you for buying this Product. We hope you enjoy using it.
The term “Product” means your PlayStation®system and any
official PlayStation®peripherals supplied in the box with your
PlayStation®system.
Please note: the system software pre-installed in the Product
or subsequently provided via updates or upgrade releases is
licensed to you, not sold, and is for use only as part of the
Product. The terms of such system software licence are at
eu.playstation.com/legal.
This Guarantee is given to you, the first user of the Product by
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited (“SCEE”) of 10
Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom.
It is personal to you and cannot be used by anyone else. This
Guarantee is in addition to your statutory consumer rights
(under applicable law) and does not affect them in any way.
Our Guarantee to you: SCEE guarantees that this Product is
free from defects in materials and workmanship that result in
Product failure during normal usage in accordance with the
terms set out below and will, for a period of 1 (one) year from
the date of original purchase (the “Guarantee Period”), repair
or, at SCEE’s option, replace any component part of this
Product, free of charge, where it is faulty due to defective
materials or workmanship. Replacement will be with a new or,
at SCEE’s option, refurbished component or system, which is
guaranteed for the longer of 3 (three) months and the
remainder of the original Guarantee Period. This Guarantee
does not cover your data; any software or PlayStation®games
whether or not packaged or included with the Product; any
PlayStation®peripherals that are not manufactured by or for
SCEE; or any PlayStation®accessories.
IMPORTANT
1. If you need to claim under this Guarantee, please use
your local Customer Service helpline or email address
shown in this manual for return instructions.
2. Where SCEE has put this Product on the market in
Azerbaijan, Belorussia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine and Uzbekistan, this Guarantee is valid in all
those countries provided:
a. the original sales receipt or invoice or other proof of
purchase indicating the date of purchase and retailer’s
name, which has not been altered or defaced since the
date of original purchase, is presented together with
the Product within the Guarantee period; and
b. any Guarantee seal and the serial number on the
Product have not been damaged, altered, defaced or
removed; and
c. there is no evidence that any attempt (successful or
otherwise) has been made to open or remove the
casing of the Product.
3. Under this Guarantee, SCEE may elect at its option to
repair or replace the Product or a component of the
Product within 21 days of receiving the defective Product
from you. All replaced Products and / or components
shall become the property of SCEE.
4. Repair or replacement may involve installation of the latest
software or firmware updates for the Product.
5. Products with Removable Hard Disk Drive (“HDD”)
a. Products with a removable HDD must be returned with
the original HDD when arranging for warranty service
under this Guarantee.
b. Repair or replacement of the Product will involve
reformatting that HDD.

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EN
c. You understand and agree that reformatting of the HDD
will result in loss of your stored data, files and software.
To avoid loss of any software, data or files which you
wish to retain, before submitting the Product with the
HDD for guarantee service you should, where possible,
back these up and remove them from the HDD.
Clearing your Sony Entertainment Network password
will help protect any information you consider
confidential.
6. To avoid damage to or loss or erasure of other removable
data storage media, peripherals, accessories or
nonoriginal components, you must remove them before
submitting the Product for Guarantee service.
7. This Guarantee does not cover stored data, files or
software. SCEE is not liable to you for any loss or
corruption of your data, files or software in connection
with your exercise of this Guarantee.
8. You should back up your HDD regularly to prevent loss or
alteration of data, files or software although some content
cannot be backed up and must be reinstalled by the user.
9. You may not claim under this Guarantee when the Product
is damaged as a result of:
a. commercial use, accident, negligence, abuse, or
misuse (including, without limitation, failure to use this
Product for its normal purpose and/or in accordance
with instructions on proper use and maintenance, or
installation or use in a manner inconsistent with
applicable local technical or safety standards);
b. use in conjunction with any unauthorised peripheral or
component (including, without limitation, game
enhancement devices, HDDs, adaptors and power
supply devices);
c. any adaptation or adjustment to, or alteration of, the
Product carried out other than in accordance with
instructions on proper use and maintenance of the
Product;
d. maintenance or repair or attempted maintenance or
repair carried out other than by a SCEE-authorised
service facility;
e. use of unauthorised software, virus infection, fire, flood
or other natural calamity; or
f. operation or treatment of the Product inconsistent with
normal personal or domestic use or operation outside
the Product specifications.
10. You may not claim under this Guarantee where you are in
material breach of your system software licence (see
eu.playstation.com/legal).
11. To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Guarantee
will be your sole and exclusive remedy in relation to
defects in this Product and all other guarantees,
warranties, terms and conditions, express or implied by
statue or otherwise, in respect of this Product are
excluded and neither SCEE nor any other Sony entity or
its or their suppliers or authorised service facilities, will be
liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential
loss or damage including loss of data, howsoever arising.
12. SCEE does not warrant or guarantee any third party
products or services which may be offered in connection
with the Product.
If this Product needs any repair which is not covered by this
Guarantee, please call your local Customer Service helpline
for advice. If your home country is not one of those listed,
please contact your retailer.

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Customer Service Helpline Contacts
AZ
[phone]
BY
GE
KG
TJ
TM
UZ
IN
1800-103-7799
[e-mail]
KZ
8-800-070-70-35
[e-mail]
RU
8 800 200 7667
[e-mail]
UA
0 800 307 669
[e-mail]

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Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Depending on the software version in use, the system may
operate differently than described in this manual.
PlayStation®Vita system
Screen
5 inches / 12.7cm (16:9), 960 × 544,
LCD, multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
Approximately 16,770,000 colours
displayed
Rear touch pad Capacitive multi-touch pad
Cameras
Front camera, rear camera
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480(VGA)
Sound Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Sensors
Six-axis motion sensing system (threeaxis
gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer),
Three-axis electronic compass
Location Supports Wi-Fi location service
Main slots and
connectors
PS Vita card slot
Memory card slot
USB port
Headset jack
Internal memory card Approx. 1GB*
Power source
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery:
DC 3.7V, 2210mAh
AC adaptor:
DC 5.0V
Maximum power
consumption Approx. 6W (when charging)
External dimensions
Approx. 183.6 × 15.0 × 85.1mm
(width × height × depth)
(excluding largest projection)
Weight Approx. 219g
Operating
environment
temperature
5°C - 35°C
Country of production China
* The internal memory card contains space that is available for users
and space that is reserved for the system, so the actual space that
is free for users is smaller than the total space stated in this
document.
Network features
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n support*
Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth ® 2.1+EDR compliant
* 802.11n is supported only for a 1 × 1 configuration.

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AC adaptor
Input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Output DC 5V, 1500mA (1.5A)
External dimensions
Approx. 45 × 22 × 68mm
(width × height × depth) (excludes largest
projection)
Weight Approx. 51g
Region Code
The PlayStation ® Vita format software has region codes assigned
to each region where the system is sold. On this system you can
use software for the following regions:
This PS Vita also supports the playback of PSVita
cards marked with region code 5.
Estimating the battery charge time*
Charging with the AC
adaptor Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes
* When charging a battery with no charge remaining.
Estimated battery duration
Game*1*2 Approx. 4–6 hours
Video playback*1 Approx. 7 hours
Playing music*1*3 Approx. 12 hours
*1 When the screen brightness is set to the default setting, the
Bluetooth
® feature is not being used, and headphones are being
used.
*2 When the network feature is not being used.
*3 When the system is put into standby mode whilst music is being
played.
Hint
Battery duration may vary depending on screen brightness, how
network features (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
® ) are being used, and the type of
content being played.

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Copyright and trademarks
“”, “PlayStation”, “ ”, “ ” and
“LIVEAREA” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
“SONY” and “ ” are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“Sony Entertainment Network” is a trademark of the same
company.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective owners.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective
owners.

© 2015 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. All rights reserved.
User’s Guide
To read the User’s Guide, tap (User’s Guide) on the (Settings)
LiveArea™ screen. An Internet connection is required to read the
User’sGuide.
You can also read the User’s Guide by visiting the following website:
eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/manuals/
Update site
This site provides the latest information about system software updates,
including how to update the system software. By updating the system
software of the PS Vita system, you can enjoy additional features,
improved usability and enhanced security. Always update to the
latestversion.
eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/system-software/
Support
Visit the Support website for additional information about using your
PSVita system and for answers to technical questions.
eu.playstation.com/psvita/support/