Sony PS VITA PCH-1001 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
Using your PlayStation
Welcome to your PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system.
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To use your PS Vita system, you need the following types of card media:
Memory card for the
PlayStation Vita system
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This card stores applications downloaded
from PlayStation Store, saved data from
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games, and other content, including your
photos and music.
Notices
 Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the package for content 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.
Memory card
slot cover
Memory card
(front)
(power) button
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.
Test your touchscreen
skills with this
number game.
Create puzzles from
your photos and
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Vita system for the first time
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This card contains PlayStation
software. For some games, the PS Vita
card also stores saved data and
additional content.
Insert the memory card.
Turn on your PS Vita system.
When turning on your system for the first time,
press and hold down the
five seconds. When the power comes on, the
(PS) button will light up blue once.
If you need to charge the system, see
"Charging" on the back of this guide.
Begin to set up your PS Vita system.
To start making initial settings, peel the screen with your finger from the top right to the bottom left as
shown in the figure on the left.
Touchscreen gestures
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.
Link your PlayStation
account to your PS Vita
system.
If you already have an account
You need an Internet connection to link your
PlayStation
system. 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".
 Tap [Yes, I do], [Use], and then tap [Next].
 Connect to the Internet by selecting an
access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.
 Enter your PlayStation
information. Tap the text entry field, and then
enter text using the keyboard that appears.
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 PlayStation
PlayStation
Tap [No, I don't], and then tap [Next]. 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 PlayStation
appears after the introductory video. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.
You can change settings later from
You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the home
screen.
PlayStation
communicating with friends.
Use these applications when you are connected to PlayStation
Digit Dash
Find and download the latest
Pic-Saw
games and videos.
solve them.
PlayStation Vita card
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Vita format
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(power) button for
Drag
Slide while touching
Network
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Network account to your PS Vita
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Network account
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Network features, you must sign up for a PlayStation
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Network account information in step 5, a PlayStation
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(Settings) on the home screen.
Network offers great online features, such as shopping at PlayStation
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PS Store
Discover what games friends
and players in the vicinity are
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SIM card
You need a compatible SIM card to access
a mobile network.
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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
SIM card tray
Tap
Touch lightly and
then raise your finger
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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 [Network
Operator] on the home screen.
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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.
Network services. To make full use of
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Network account.
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Network sign-in screen
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near
Chat with friends and other
players who use PS Vita
playing.
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Flick
Flick lightly
Store and
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Network.
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Party
systems.
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