PSP 3001 PlayStation Portable Manual

 

Quick Reference Aide-mmoire Referencia rpida PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Introduction Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) GAME Playing games VIDEO Playing video MUSIC Playing music PHOTO Displaying images NETWORK Connecting to the Internet SETTINGS Adjusting PSP system settings The PSP system includes a user interface called "XMB"

(XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the home menu. Category Home menu I t e m button. 1 Select a category using the left or right 2 Select an item using the up or down 3 Press the button to con rm the selected item. button. PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Icons displayed in the home menu vary depending on the system software version. 2 This docume

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page 25 Direction Us categ P Returns to the Quit button:

Select to disp This document describes basic operations of the PSP system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online user's guide

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page 25): http://manuals.playstation.net/document/

Directional buttons:

Used to select categories/items PS button:

Returns to the home menu Quits gameplay VOL SELECT START US FR ES button:

Cancels selected operations button:

Con rms selected items button: Displays the options menu/control panel Select an icon, and then press the to display the options menu. button While playing content, press the to display the control panel. button Icons Options menu Control panel DE IT NL PT 3 PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES me menu. Category menu eft or right or down m the

) US/FR/ES Preparation 01 Checking the package contents Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669 for assistance. Additional items may be included with certain models of this product. Please check against the contents listed on the product package. P O W E R H O L D S T A R T S E L E C T L O V PSP (PlayStationPortable) system AC power cord AC adaptor 4 Battery pack Printed materials PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES About the The PSP sy following:

Safety and Before usin It contains s system, trou information

Quick Refe This docum operations

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. Please wer cord aptor About the PSP system documentation The PSP system documentation includes the following:

Safety and Support Before using the product, carefully read this document rst. It contains safety information related to the use of the PSP system, troubleshooting, speci cations and other information.

Quick Reference (this document) This document contains information on basic hardware operations of the PSP system.

User's Guide

(http://manuals.playstation.net/document/) This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information related to the use of the PSP system software (

page 25). Preparation Checking the package contents US FR ES DE IT NL PT 5

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Preparation 02 Preparing the PSP system for use Charging the battery 2 Insert the battery pack. Before using the PSP system for the rst time after purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery. Align the bottom surface of the battery pack with the system to attach the battery. 3 Attach 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 Before inserting the battery pack, nd the serial and model numbers listed within the battery compartment and make a record of the numbers for future reference. 1 Remove the battery cover. While holding down the release button, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Release button 1 2 6 2 1 Align the tabs of the battery cover with the system and snap it in place. 3 4 The powe orange, i has begu will turn o fully char PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES with the 3 Attach the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Initial setup 1 Slide the power/hold switch up. Preparation Preparing the PSP system for use Power indicator VOL SELECT START 2 SELECT START POWER HOLD Power/hold switch The power indicator lights up in green, and the initial setup screen is displayed. ystem and 1 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to make the initial settings. When you have completed initial setup, the home menu

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page 2) is displayed. The power indicator lights up in orange, indicating that charging has begun. The power indicator will turn off when the battery is fully charged. 3 To electrical outlet

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. US FR ES DE IT NL PT 7

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Preparation 03 Part names and functions System WLAN switch (top) Off On WLAN L button Left speaker Directional buttons Memory Stick Duo access indicator page 13)

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WLAN access indicator Lights up when using the wireless LAN feature Analog stick Strap holder 8 USB connector (top) LCD screen VOL SELECT START Microphone

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page 12) Start button Select button Volume + button Volume button PS button Sound button

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page 9) Display button

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page 9) R button Right speaker button, button, button button Power indicator

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page 10) Power/hold switch

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page 10) PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Using the Press and rele Press for more than one seco

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*2 : To turn the system bu n peaker n, n, button button ndicator e 10) old switch e) e 10) icator e 10) Using the sound button Press and release Press for more than one second Each time you press the button, the tone changes among HEAVY JAZZ UNIQUE OFF. *1 POPS 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 Press for more than one second Press for more than ve seconds Each time you press the button, the display changes among three levels of screen brightness. *1 The backlight turns off and the screen goes blank. *2 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 Headphones with remote control You can connect the headphones with remote control

(sold separately). US FR ES VOL 2 Headphones Remote control 1 The PSP-1000 series remote control cannot be used with the PSP-3000 series system. Caution Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume. Over time, increasingly loud audio may sound normal but still damage your hearing. The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. For details, refer to the Safety and Support manual. DE IT NL PT 9

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 04 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. SELECT START POWER HOLD A B C Power/hold switch Power indicator Hold indicator 10 Power/hold switch A Turning 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 Solid orange Flashing green Light off Hold indicator Power on Charging Charge level is low Power off/in sleep mode Solid yellow In hold mode Sleep mo If the PSP s software tha mode is clea point where

To clear sle During vide button o

Some softw mode.

While in sle power at a battery pac PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 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.

While in sleep mode, the PSP system will still consume power at a reduced rate, until no charge remains in the battery pack. old for more nds low ep mode Basic operations Power and sleep mode functions US FR ES DE IT NL PT 11

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Basic operations 05 Playing UMD content 1 Place your nger 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. Do not touch the recorded surface. 2 WLAN 1 12 Ba 06 Pl Warnin Keep Memo children, as 1 Open t 2 Press t until fu The icon i Slot cove Front sid Notice When the Me not eject the system into s 3 Select the icon, and then press the button. Playback begins.

Press the PS button to quit a game.

The PS button on this PSP system performs the same functions as the HOME button on PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 series systems.

To remove the UMD, stop playback and then open the disc cover. Using the microphone You can use the PSP systems microphone (

page 8) to play software that supports the microphone. For details, refer to the instructions for the software in use. PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Basic operations 06 Playing Memory Stick Duo content the Warning Keep Memory Stick Duo media out of the reach of small children, as the media could be swallowed by accident. 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Press the Memory Stick Duo media until fully inserted. The icon is displayed in the home menu. Slot cover he same nd PSP-2000 open the disc ne (

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) US/FR/ES Front side Notice When the Memory Stick Duo access indicator (

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. page 8) is lit, do 3 Select the icon, and then press the button. A list of content that can be played is displayed. To remove the Memory Stick Duo media, press the media once in the direction of the arrow. US FR ES DE IT NL PT 13 PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Basic operations 07 Checking the battery charge level Battery charge level Methods of charging the battery There is plenty of power left. The battery is getting low. The battery has almost run out. No battery power remains. The power indicator ashes green. Recharge the battery. Depending on the usage conditions and environmental factors, the charge level display may vary from the actual charge level. 14 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 systems 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. PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Ba 08 Co Copy music Copy metho are based o Music/vid Examples:

V Digit Basic operations 08 Copying music/videos/images Copy music/video/image les to Memory Stick Duo media and play or view les on the PSP system. Copy methods vary depending on the device and software in use as well as le type. The following instructions are based on the most common copying methods. Music/video/image source To a PC To a PSP system Examples:

USB cable Audio CD Video les Digital still camera PC Mini-B (5-pin) type

To switch the PSP system to USB mode manually, select

(USB Connection) under

(Settings).

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 slot.*

* A Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately) is required if your device can handle only a standard-size Memory Stick. US FR ES DE IT NL PT 15 ds to charge system and rical socket, onnect it to a onnector, the and the er indicator g.

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) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Basic operations Copying music/videos/images Copying music les Copying video les 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 les in the folder. Example: Downloading legally available video les from the Internet 1. Download Download video les to a PC. 2. Convert/Copy Use compatible software to convert the video to a le 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 les in the folder. MUSIC You can play MP3, AAC and ATRAC format les. VIDEO You can play some MP4 video les. Copying Example: Im 1. Import Import im Import me details, re 2. Copy Create a f media usi

If using a d Duo med from the ca

You can vie Exif 2.21 co 16 PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES deo les o to a le m. Then, ry Stick older. Basic operations Copying music/videos/images Copying image les Conversion software 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. You can use the software Media Manager for PSP

(PlayStationPortable) (sold separately) to convert music, video and image les to the required format. When copying les to Memory Stick Duo media, the necessary folders are created automatically. US FR ES 2. Copy Create a folder named "PICTURE" on Memory Stick Duo media using a PC, and then save image les 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 les in formats such as JPEG (DCF 2.0/

Exif 2.21 compliant), TIFF and GIF. DE IT NL PT 17

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 09 Basic operations Outputting video to a TV 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. Video output cable types Cable type Input connector on the TV Component AV cable Component VIDEO IN connectors COMPONENT VIDEO IN PR/CR PB/CB Y AUDIO IN L R 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. 18 PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Outputtin 1 Connec a video Example:

compone Component

(sold separa 2 Adjust Set to the Outputting to a TV 1 Connect 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 connectors COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR AUDIO IN L R TV Component AV cable

(sold separately) 2 Adjust the video input setting for the TV. Set to the input connectors in use. DEO IN PR/CR AUDIO IN L R L-AUDIO-R TV using a Basic operations Outputting video to a TV 3 Turn 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. US FR ES DE IT NL PT 19

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 10 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 con guration Network equipment connections and setup methods vary depending on the equipment used. Example of a common network con guration 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 speci ed when the access point was con gured) Network device, such as a DSL or cable modem Internet line 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. User is responsible for Internet service fees. Access point or wireless router PC 20 PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Creating You can adj access poin on the syste on the equip environment the most co apply to all i 1 Select

(Set then pr 2 Select press t 3 Select b the 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 con guration and may not apply to all installations. 1 Select

(Network Settings) under

(Settings) from the home menu, and then press the button. 2 Select "Infrastructure Mode", and then press the button. 3 Select "New Connection", and then press the button. to set up der ble modem adband P key, WPA point was o a wireless ncludes both equired if you one Internet s network ecting to an nerally set in ails, refer to or router. Network Adjusting network settings 4 Select "Scan", and then press the right button. US FR ES When using a wireless access point that supports AOSS, select "Automatic", and then follow the on-screen instructions. The setup will complete automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact the access point retailer. AOSS Buffalo, Inc. DE IT NL PT 21

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Network Adjusting network settings 5 Select the access point that you want to use, and then press the button. 7 Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the right button. 9 Select setting 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. 6 Con rm the SSID for the access point, 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. 8 Enter the encryption key, and then press the right button. The encryption key eld 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. Easy Custom If you sele and adjus 10 Check press t You can re like. 22 PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES ight 9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary. 11 Check the setting list. The setting values you entered are displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your network settings. US FR ES Network Adjusting network settings ess point in tact the point. hen press sk (*) for the key, he access Easy Basic settings are set automatically. Custom You can manually enter detailed settings information. For information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied by the Internet service provider or with the network device. If you select "Custom", follow the on-screen instructions and adjust settings as necessary. 10 Check the connection name, and then press the right button. You can revise the connection name to use any name you like.

If the connection test fails, follow the on-screen instructions to check the settings. Network settings for the connection can be changed from the options menu. For additional information, refer to the instructions supplied with the access point or router, or contact your Internet service provider.

Depending on the access point in use, you may need the MAC address for your system when connecting to a network. You can nd the MAC address under

(Settings)

(System Settings)

"System Information".

For additional information on network settings, refer to the online user's guide (

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) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 11 Network Connecting to the Internet Using the Internet browser 1 Check that you have access to a wireless network. 2 Select

(Internet Browser) under

(Network) from the home menu, and then press the The Internet browser starts. button. 3 Using the up button, select the address bar, and then press the The on-screen keyboard is displayed. button. Address bar Menu bar 24 Basic opera button +

analog stick button +

directional bu L button button

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If you try to when a con the system

With the de will be auto Internet. 4 Using the on-screen keyboard (

page 26), enter the address for the Web page. After you have entered the address, the PSP system will connect to the Internet. While the page is loading, the busy icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. When a connection is successfully established, the Web page will be displayed. Busy icon PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES page eb page. system will ding, the er of the ed, the Web sy icon Network Connecting to the Internet Basic operations of the Internet browser Viewing the online user's guide button +

analog stick button +

directional button L button Scroll in any direction Scroll by screen Go back to the previous page button Toggle the menu bar* on and off

* From the menu bar, you can access various features and settings such as "Back" and "Close Page". You can use the Internet browser to view the online user's guide for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. 1 From the home menu, select Instruction Manuals) under and then press the The user's guide page is displayed. button.

(Online

(Network), US FR ES

If you try to open a Web page using the Internet browser when a connection to the Internet has not been established, the system will automatically try to connect to the Internet.

With the default setting, the most recently used connection will be automatically selected when connecting to the Internet. PSP system software user's guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/

The user's guide can also be viewed using your PC's Web browser. DE IT NL PT 25

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 12 Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Function keys Cursor Text entry eld

(displays characters as they are entered) Alphabet/symbol keys Input mode display Text entry options 26 Control panel item list Keyboard keys Function Enters a space When entering text in the Internet browser address eld, previously entered addresses are displayed. Addresses are displayed only when input mode is set to Web address shortcuts. Con rms characters that have been typed but not entered, and exits the keyboard Cancels characters that have been typed but not entered, and exits 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 upper and lower case Enters a line break PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES Switchin The number depending o press the se among the o Input mode display The language System Langu to

(Setting Language". Example: If "S enter text in Fr Switching input mode Entering characters Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard he Internet previously displayed. ed only when b address at have been and exits the t have been and exits the o the left of owing the ir usage er and lower The number of input modes available varies depending on the language selected. Each time you press the select button, the input mode changes among the options in the diagram below:

Input mode display Examples of characters you can enter Input mode Letters and numbers Letters and numbers (with accented letters) a b c d e Numbers only 1 2 3 4 5 Web address shortcuts

.com .ne .html .gif

(Settings) The language for the on-screen keyboard is linked to the System Language. You can set the system language by going to Language". Example: If "System Language" is set to "Franais," you can enter text in French.

(System Settings)

"System This section will demonstrate how to enter text using the word "FUN" as an example. 1 Select "DEF3", and then press the button several times until "F" is displayed. Each time you press the entered in the text entry eld is switched. button, the character that is 2 Select "TUV8", and then press the button several times until "U" is displayed. 3 Select "MNO6", and then press the button several times until "N" is displayed. 4 Select "Enter", and then press the button. The characters you entered will be con rmed. (You can also press the PSP systems R button to con rm a character.) Select "Enter" again, and then press the button to exit the keyboard. If you select the a/A key while entering characters, you can switch between upper and lower case. US FR ES DE IT NL PT 27

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 13 PSP system updates Updating the system software Software updates may include security patches, new or revised settings and features, and other items, which will change your current operating system. It is recommended that you always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software. Obtain update data. Use the update data to overwrite the existing system software. The system software is updated. Notice During an update:

Do not remove the UMD.

Do not turn off the system.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange. 28 Update m You can per ways. With an I Network Up Update usin feature. By selecting

(Settings update your Update usin Update usin Internet. For http://www.u

For the latest information on updates, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/psp

Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without rst updating the PSP system software.

After you have updated the system software, you cannot go back to an earlier version.

Before starting, check that the battery is charged. You may not be able to start an update if the battery charge level is low.

It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when updating the system software. Checking the system software version You can check system software version information by selecting

(System Settings)

(Settings)

"System Information". The current version is displayed in the "System Software" eld. PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES be able to ftware. you cannot go ed. You may arge level is or when formation Settings) on is Update methods You can perform an update in any of the following ways. With an Internet connection Network Update Update using the PSP system's wireless LAN feature. By selecting

(Network Update) under

(Settings), you can connect to the Internet and update your system to the latest system software. Update using a PC Update using a PC to download update data from the Internet. For detailed instructions, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/psp PSP system updates Updating the system software Without an Internet connection Update using a UMD You can update using a UMD that contains update data. US FR ES 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the PSP 2 system. Insert a UMD that contains update data. The update data icon and version number are displayed under

(Game) in the home menu. 3 Select

(PSP Update), and then press button. the The update begins. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. DE IT NL PT 29

) US/FR/ES PSP-3001 4-115-362-11(1) US/FR/ES 14 Security settings Setting the parental control level The PSP system includes a parental control feature. You can use this feature to set a password and limit the playback of content restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other content). By setting the parental control level on the system, you can prevent the playback of restricted content by children. About parental control levels Parental control levels on the PSP system The parental control level of the system can be either turned off or set to one of 11 different levels. Off Turns off parental control 11-1 Sets the level of content to be restricted. A setting of "1" is the most restrictive; "11" is the least restrictive. The default setting for the menu item is "9". The combination of the parental control levels of both the PSP system and the content determine whether the content can be viewed. 30 Example: If the parental control level of the system is set to "7", content with a level from "1" to "7" can be played on the system. Parental control levels on content Games Most game packaging displays a symbol to indicate the age group that is appropriate to play the game. The symbols correspond to the parental control levels set on the games as shown below:

Age group 4 3 2 Game parental control level Based on information at time of publication. For information about games and related ESRB ratings, visit our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com/psp. For the latest information about the ESRB rating system, visit http://www.esrb.org. 10 5 9 Video Parental con depending o In some reg system oper For details, v or http://www

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" can be to indicate he game. ontrol levels 9 10 nformation Web site at information rb.org. Video Parental control levels for video content vary depending on the content. In some regions, movies are given ratings based on a system operated by the Motion Picture Association. For details, visit http://www.mpaa.org (United States) or http://www.cmpda.ca (Canada).

The parental control level can be checked under

"Information" in the options menu.

Content that has been restricted by the parental control feature is displayed as

(Restricted Content).

Adults Only or AO ratings are rare. PlayStation does not publish Adults Only games. Internet browser The parental control feature does not selectively restrict the viewing of Web sites. However, you can restrict the ability to start the Internet browser by requiring the security settings password. Select

(Settings)

(Security Settings)

"Internet Browser Start Control"

"On". Security settings Setting the parental control level Setting the parental control level 1 Select "Parental Control Level" from

(Security Settings) under the home menu, and then press the button. The password entry screen is displayed.

(Settings) in 2 Using the directional buttons, enter the 4-digit password, and then press the button. When entering a password for the rst time after purchase, enter "0000". 3 Select a level, and then press the button. The parental control level is set. To change the password, select "Change Password" under

(Settings)

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" et "UMD" sont des marques dposes de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"

"XMB" et "xross media bar" sont des marques commerciales de Sony Corporation et Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"SONY" et "

sont des marques de la mme socit.

"

Les icnes de classement sont des marques commerciales de Entertainment Software Association.

" sont des marques dposes de Sony Corporation. De mme, "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", "

" et AOSS sont des marques commerciales de BUFFALO INC.

", "MagicGate" et "ATRAC"

", "PlayStation", "

" y "UMD" son marcas comerciales registradas de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"

"XMB" y "xross media bar" son marcas comerciales de Sony Corporation y de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"SONY" y "

"ATRAC" son marcas comerciales de la misma compaa.

"

Los iconos de clasi cacin son marcas comerciales de la Entertainment Software Association.

" y AOSS son marcas comerciales de BUFFALO INC.

" son marcas comerciales registradas de Sony Corporation. Asimismo, "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", "

", "MagicGate" y

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