PCH1001A PlayStation(R) Vita Manual 1

Quick Start Guide English PCH-1001/1101 Using your PlayStationVita system for the first time Welcome to your PlayStationVita handheld entertainment system. To use your PS Vita system, you need the following types of card media:

Memory Card for the PlayStationVita System PlayStationVita Card Storage for applications downloaded from PlayStationNetwork, saved data from games, and other content, including your photos and music. This card contains PS Vita format software. For some games, the PlayStationVita card also stores saved data and additional content. PCH-1101 Series SIM Card You need a SIM card to access a mobile network. Notices Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the parts list included on the package for details. Before you insert or remove a memory card or SIM card, check that the power is off. This helps prevent data corruption or loss. Insert the memory card. PCH-1101 Series Memory card slot cover Memory Card

(power) button Turn on your PS Vita system. When turning on your system for the first time,

(power) button for press and hold down the five seconds. If you need to charge the system, see "Charging" on the back of this guide. After completing step 1, insert the SIM card. Some models of the PS Vita system come with the SIM card already installed. Refer to the package for details. SIM card slot cover SIM card XXX XXX XXXX (TBD) Begin to set up your PS Vita system. Peel the screen displaying the PlayStationVita logo by dragging it from the top right to the bottom left to start initial setup. Drag Slide while touching Tap Touch lightly and then raise your finger Flick Flick lightly Select your language, time zone, and the date and time. Drag lists of items to scroll and find your choice. Tap an item to select it, and then tap [Next]. To scroll quickly, flick the list of items. PCH-1101 Series After completing step 4, set up your PS Vita system to use a mobile network. With a SIM card installed, the next step is to set up your PS Vita system to use a mobile network. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings. To make these settings at a later time, after completing initial setup, tap Operator) on the home screen.

(Network Link your PS Vita system to your PlayStationNetwork account. If you already have an account You need an Internet connection to link your PS Vita system to your PlayStationNetwork account. Find a location where you can connect to a Wi-Fi access point. If you cannot connect to the Internet, you must set up your system as explained in "If you do not have an account". Select [Yes, I do], select [Use], and then tap [Next]. Connect to the Internet by selecting an access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen. Enter your PlayStationNetwork account information. Tap the text entry field, and then enter text using the keyboard that appears. PCH-1101 Series Connecting to the Internet using a mobile network If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access point, close the Wi-Fi settings screen. The system will instead use the mobile network. Connecting to the Internet When an Internet connection is required, your system automatically searches for Wi-Fi access points, and then the Wi-Fi settings screen appears. For details about connecting to a Wi-Fi access point, refer to the access point documentation or contact the service provider or person who set it up. If you do not have an account Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PlayStationNetwork services. To make full use of PlayStationNetwork features, you must sign up for a PlayStationNetwork account. Select [No, I don't], tap [Next], and follow the on-screen instructions. Complete initial setup. Tap [OK] to complete initial setup of your PS Vita system. An introductory video will play. If you entered your PlayStationNetwork account information in step 5, a PlayStationNetwork sign-in screen appears after the introductory video. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in. You can change settings later from

(Settings) on the home screen. You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the home screen. Access points found Home screen Playing games and learning in Welcome Park In Welcome Park, have fun playing games while learning the basic features of your PS Vita system. PlayStationNetwork, offers great online features, such as shopping at PlayStationStore and communicating with friends. Use these applications when you are connected to PlayStationNetwork. Digit Dash Test your touchscreen skills with this number game. Pic-Saw Create puzzles from your photos and solve them. PlayStationStore near Find and download the latest Take your PS Vita system games and videos. PlayStationStore is open 24 outside for an adventure. Your footsteps are a treasure map. Party Chat with your friends all over the world any time you want. hours a day. PlayStationStore access is subject to network availability. 4-408-547-11(1)

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Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your PS Vita system, depending on the system software version in use. 2011 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in China PCH-1001 / PCH-1101 4-408-547-11(1) UC Using the screen Start games and launch applications from the home screen. You can run multiple games and applications at the same time. LiveArea screen Application screen Home screen Info bar Application Displays the number of home screen pages Info bar You can check the status of your PS Vita system on the info bar. PS Vita system communication status Active applications Audio output status Remaining battery charge When you tap the icon for an application on the home screen, the application's LiveArea screen appears. On the LiveArea screen, tap the gate to start the application. Notification indicator When a notification or other new information

(PS) such as an e-mail arrives, the button lights up blue. Tap the notification indicator to see the new information. Home screen LiveArea screen Application screen Application Peel (close) Gate PS button Playing games PlayStationVitaCard

(Front) PS Vita card slot cover Insert the PlayStationVita card. PlayStationVita contains PS Vita format software. When the PS Vita card is inserted, the icon for the game appears on the home screen. Downloading (purchasing) games from PlayStationStore You can buy games and game add-ons online. To do so, you need a PlayStationNetwork account, an Internet connection and a memory card. Start the game On the home screen, tap the icon for the game. The LiveArea screen for the game appears. If you are connected to the Internet, various details, such as the latest information about the game, appear on the LiveArea screen. Start playing the game. Tap [Start] on the gate on the LiveArea screen. Saving data for a game How to save data depends on the game. For details, see the instructions for the game. If you use the saved data on the memory card or the PS Vita card on a different PS Vita system, there might be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data. See the User's Guide for details about saved data and trophies. Pausing a game Ending a game Removing the PlayStationVita card PlayStationVita Card

(Front) PS Vita card slot cover PS Vita card access indicator

(PS) button to pause a game Press the and return to the LiveArea screen. To continue the game, tap [Continue] on the LiveArea screen. Press the LiveArea screen, and then peel the screen.

(PS) button to return to the Press on the PS Vita card to release it, and then remove the card. Do not remove the PS Vita card when the access indicator is blinking. Standby mode and turning off the power completely

(power) button Turning off the screen while the application is still active (standby mode) Press the To exit standby mode, press the

(power) button again or press the

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(PS) button. Turning the power off completely Press and hold the When turning on the system the next time, press and hold the

(power) button for two seconds and then tap [Power Off].

(power) button for two seconds. Power cable AC adaptor USB cable Charging To charge the PS Vita system, connect it to a power source as shown in the diagram. While the system is charging, the times, refer to the User's Guide.

(PS) button lights up orange. For details including approximate charging Supporting documentation for your PS Vita system Safety Guide Contains precautions for the safe use of your PS Vita system, system specifications, and service information. Before using this product, carefully read all product documentation and retain it for future reference. User's Guide Explains how to set up and use the features of your PS Vita system. To read the User's Guide, tap [User's Guide] on the An internet connection is needed to read the User's Guide. You can also read the User's Guide on a PC by visiting the following website:

(Settings) LiveArea screen. Support website us.playstation.com/VITAqsg Visit the Support Knowledge Center for additional details and technical information regarding your PS Vita system. manuals.playstation.net/document/jp/xxx System update website us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/xxxx Visit the System Update website for information about PS Vita system software updates. System updates allow you to add features and improve system security. A message appears on the PS Vita screen when an update is required. It is recommended that you always use the latest version of the system software. PCH-1001 / PCH-1101 4-408-547-11(1) UC