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... as radio waves may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on their premises. Areas where its use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of ...your physician before using the wireless networking feature. • Keep the PSP™ system at least 9 inches (23 cm) away from a pacemaker or other...
... as radio waves may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on their premises. Areas where its use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of ...your physician before using the wireless networking feature. • Keep the PSP™ system at least 9 inches (23 cm) away from a pacemaker or other...
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GAME • Playing games • Managing saved data page 41 VIDEO page 45 • Playing UMD™Video • Playing videos (MPEG-4) saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ MUSIC page 57 • Playing UMD™Audio • Playing music (ATRAC3plus™ or MP3) saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ PHOTO page 70 • Displaying images (JPEG) saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ • Playing slideshows SETTINGS page 82 • Adjusting PSP™ system settings • Creating video, photo or network settings • Connecting to devices using the USB connector 6
GAME • Playing games • Managing saved data page 41 VIDEO page 45 • Playing UMD™Video • Playing videos (MPEG-4) saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ MUSIC page 57 • Playing UMD™Audio • Playing music (ATRAC3plus™ or MP3) saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ PHOTO page 70 • Displaying images (JPEG) saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ • Playing slideshows SETTINGS page 82 • Adjusting PSP™ system settings • Creating video, photo or network settings • Connecting to devices using the USB connector 6
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... a UMD 32 Inserting a Memory Stick Duo 33 Avoiding unintended operation of the PSP™ system . . . . . 34 Using the sound button 35 Using the display button 37 Battery 38 x Game Playing a game 41 Game options menu 43 Copying and deleting saved data 44 x Video Watching a video ...45 Using the control panel 47 Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the remote control 53 Video options menu 54 Saving...
... a UMD 32 Inserting a Memory Stick Duo 33 Avoiding unintended operation of the PSP™ system . . . . . 34 Using the sound button 35 Using the display button 37 Battery 38 x Game Playing a game 41 Game options menu 43 Copying and deleting saved data 44 x Video Watching a video ...45 Using the control panel 47 Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the remote control 53 Video options menu 54 Saving...
Instruction Manual
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... power cord, hold it in the pouch. The appearance of fabric. This may cause a faint image to pause or temporarily store the system while playing games or video, put the system in sleep mode before connecting. If you may notice shadows on the system's connectors or the AC power cord, wipe... where they exit from being walked on or pinched particularly at an angle. • Do not use in an automobile may cause heat to play games or video when the system is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to a voltage transformer or inverter. • Do not allow dust or foreign...
... power cord, hold it in the pouch. The appearance of fabric. This may cause a faint image to pause or temporarily store the system while playing games or video, put the system in sleep mode before connecting. If you may notice shadows on the system's connectors or the AC power cord, wipe... where they exit from being walked on or pinched particularly at an angle. • Do not use in an automobile may cause heat to play games or video when the system is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to a voltage transformer or inverter. • Do not allow dust or foreign...
Instruction Manual
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...system in sleep mode before placing it in hold mode to a warm one, moisture may lead to pause or temporarily store the system while playing games or video, put the UMD™ back in this occur, the system may take several hours). Additionally, there is provided. In some cases... are limitations on the UMD™. In this may not operate properly. Precautions 15 US Never disassemble the system or supplied accessories Use the PSP™ system and accessories according to the instructions in until the moisture evaporates (this case, remove the UMD™ and turn off and ...
...system in sleep mode before placing it in hold mode to a warm one, moisture may lead to pause or temporarily store the system while playing games or video, put the UMD™ back in this occur, the system may take several hours). Additionally, there is provided. In some cases... are limitations on the UMD™. In this may not operate properly. Precautions 15 US Never disassemble the system or supplied accessories Use the PSP™ system and accessories according to the instructions in until the moisture evaporates (this case, remove the UMD™ and turn off and ...
Instruction Manual
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button Turns the volume down J Volume + button Turns the volume up when using the wireless networking feature E Analog stick Can be used with games that support analog operation F Strap holder Attach as shown in the diagram. VOL HOME G Left speaker H Home button Displays the home menu I Volume - Part names and functions System front HOME VOL SELECT START POWER HOLD A L button B Directional buttons C Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator Lights up when saving and loading data D WLAN access indicator Lights up 20 Part names and functions
button Turns the volume down J Volume + button Turns the volume up when using the wireless networking feature E Analog stick Can be used with games that support analog operation F Strap holder Attach as shown in the diagram. VOL HOME G Left speaker H Home button Displays the home menu I Volume - Part names and functions System front HOME VOL SELECT START POWER HOLD A L button B Directional buttons C Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator Lights up when saving and loading data D WLAN access indicator Lights up 20 Part names and functions
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It is recommended that you save game data before entering sleep mode. Putting into sleep mode while the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator is on , slide the power/hold switch up . ... mode will not return to the home menu. Hints • Some software cannot be paused. Putting into sleep mode If the PSP™ system is switched to sleep mode, the game that is playing will be put into sleep mode. • If sleep mode is cleared during video or audio playback, the...
It is recommended that you save game data before entering sleep mode. Putting into sleep mode while the Memory Stick Duo™ access indicator is on , slide the power/hold switch up . ... mode will not return to the home menu. Hints • Some software cannot be paused. Putting into sleep mode If the PSP™ system is switched to sleep mode, the game that is playing will be put into sleep mode. • If sleep mode is cleared during video or audio playback, the...
Instruction Manual
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... is not used for a long time after recharging - The battery has almost run out. If the battery runs out before you save game progress and recharge the battery. if the battery is getting low. Battery Battery charge level The battery charge level is displayed on the usage... conditions and environmental factors, such as temperature. Hints • If the power indicator flashes green, save , game progress will be accurate in conditions of high temperature - Note that the display may not be lost. • The charge level display may vary ...
... is not used for a long time after recharging - The battery has almost run out. If the battery runs out before you save game progress and recharge the battery. if the battery is getting low. Battery Battery charge level The battery charge level is displayed on the usage... conditions and environmental factors, such as temperature. Hints • If the power indicator flashes green, save , game progress will be accurate in conditions of high temperature - Note that the display may not be lost. • The charge level display may vary ...
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... WLAN feature is in use . *2 Based on tests conducted in single player mode, headphones with repeated usage and age. Estimated battery duration US Basic operations Game Video playback Approximately 3 - 6 hours*1 Approximately 3 - 5 hours*2 *1 Based on tests conducted using the AC adaptor after the battery runs out, the date and time settings may... may vary depending on during charging. • Battery charge level can also be checked in "Battery information" under "System Settings" ( page 87). • If the PSP™ system is left unused after the battery has run out.
... WLAN feature is in use . *2 Based on tests conducted in single player mode, headphones with repeated usage and age. Estimated battery duration US Basic operations Game Video playback Approximately 3 - 6 hours*1 Approximately 3 - 5 hours*2 *1 Based on tests conducted using the AC adaptor after the battery runs out, the date and time settings may... may vary depending on during charging. • Battery charge level can also be checked in "Battery information" under "System Settings" ( page 87). • If the PSP™ system is left unused after the battery has run out.
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... If you select the UMD™ icon, the thumbnail for the game is displayed. button. The UMD™ icon is displayed. Icons displayed under Game In addition to the software manual supplied with the game. Saved Data Utility You can play games. Game Playing a game 1 Select from the home menu. 2 Insert a UMD™ ( page 32). For...
... If you select the UMD™ icon, the thumbnail for the game is displayed. button. The UMD™ icon is displayed. Icons displayed under Game In addition to the software manual supplied with the game. Saved Data Utility You can play games. Game Playing a game 1 Select from the home menu. 2 Insert a UMD™ ( page 32). For...
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...and thumbnail images used in this manual are not of actual products. The game ends and the home menu is restricted by the parental control feature. Quitting a game 1 Press the home button while playing a game. You must enter the password as (Restricted Content) is displayed. 42 ...Playing a game See "Parental Control Level" ( page 94) for details. 1 Select (Restricted Content), and then ...
...and thumbnail images used in this manual are not of actual products. The game ends and the home menu is restricted by the parental control feature. Quitting a game 1 Press the home button while playing a game. You must enter the password as (Restricted Content) is displayed. 42 ...Playing a game See "Parental Control Level" ( page 94) for details. 1 Select (Restricted Content), and then ...
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... Options menu 2 Select a menu item, and then press the button. Game options menu You can view game information or copy or delete saved data by displaying the options menu. 1 Select an icon, and then press the button. Closing the options menu Press ... of options The options menu items available vary depending on a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 44) Information Displays information about the selected icon Game options menu 43 Start Starts a game Copy Copies the saved data on a Memory Stick Duo™ to another Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 44) Delete Deletes the saved...
... Options menu 2 Select a menu item, and then press the button. Game options menu You can view game information or copy or delete saved data by displaying the options menu. 1 Select an icon, and then press the button. Closing the options menu Press ... of options The options menu items available vary depending on a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 44) Information Displays information about the selected icon Game options menu 43 Start Starts a game Copy Copies the saved data on a Memory Stick Duo™ to another Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 44) Delete Deletes the saved...
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... and deleting saved data You can copy saved data to copy, and then press the button. Copying saved data You can copy or delete saved game data that important data be copied as a backup. 1 Select , and then press the button. 2 Select the saved data you can delete saved data on a Memory...
... and deleting saved data You can copy saved data to copy, and then press the button. Copying saved data You can copy or delete saved game data that important data be copied as a backup. 1 Select , and then press the button. 2 Select the saved data you can delete saved data on a Memory...
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... the following operations: - During video playback - Settings Clearing sleep mode Slide the power/hold switch on the right side of the system up. While playing a game - While playing a slideshow WLAN Power Save You can set the system to conserve power by automatically entering sleep mode when it set to power-save...
... the following operations: - During video playback - Settings Clearing sleep mode Slide the power/hold switch on the right side of the system up. While playing a game - While playing a slideshow WLAN Power Save You can set the system to conserve power by automatically entering sleep mode when it set to power-save...
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For the latest information about ratings, visit our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com/psp Hints • The parental control level of March 2005. Parental control levels on games Most game packaging shows a symbol to the UMD™ parental control level as shown below: Age group UMD™ parental control... that is displayed as (Restricted Content). • Adults Only or AO ratings are rare. PlayStation® does not publish Adults Only games. The symbols correspond to indicate the age group that has been restricted by the parental control feature is appropriate to play the...
For the latest information about ratings, visit our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com/psp Hints • The parental control level of March 2005. Parental control levels on games Most game packaging shows a symbol to the UMD™ parental control level as shown below: Age group UMD™ parental control... that is displayed as (Restricted Content). • Adults Only or AO ratings are rare. PlayStation® does not publish Adults Only games. The symbols correspond to indicate the age group that has been restricted by the parental control feature is appropriate to play the...
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... update data. Follow the on a Memory Stick Duo™ can be accessed under update starts when you select the update data and press the button. (Game). When connected to the network via an access point. The following items appear. Hint Update data saved on -screen instructions to download the update data...
... update data. Follow the on a Memory Stick Duo™ can be accessed under update starts when you select the update data and press the button. (Game). When connected to the network via an access point. The following items appear. Hint Update data saved on -screen instructions to download the update data...
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... WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES) OR OTHERWISE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT;...Period, US SCEA's liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement of this PSP™ system shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of... product with a new or refurbished product at SCEA's option. LIMITED WARRANTY Additional information Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) warrants to the original purchaser that has been returned to its...
... WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES) OR OTHERWISE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT;...Period, US SCEA's liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement of this PSP™ system shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of... product with a new or refurbished product at SCEA's option. LIMITED WARRANTY Additional information Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) warrants to the original purchaser that has been returned to its...