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Welcome to the World of PlayStation
English
PCH-2016
Quick Start Guide
7025567

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  • Page 1 Welcome to the World of PlayStation English PCH-2016 Quick Start Guide 7025567...
  • Page 2 Using your PlayStation ® Vita system for the first time Turn on your PS Vita system. Press down for 5 seconds When turning on your system for the first time, press and hold down the (Power) button for five seconds. When the power comes on, the power indicator next to the (Power) button will light up green.
  • Page 3 PS Vita system. If you already have an account You need an Internet connection to link your Sony Entertainment Network account to your PS Vita system and access PSN services. If you cannot connect to the Internet, you must set up your system as explained in “If you do not have an account, or if you want to sign up for an account...

  • Page 4: Complete Initial Setup

     You can link only a single account to a PS Vita system.  You can also create an account using a PlayStation ® 3 system or a computer. The created account can be linked to a PS Vita system.
  • Page 5 Charging Charging To charge your PS Vita system, connect it to a power source as shown in the diagram on the left. While the system is charging, the power indicator lights up orange. For details including approximate charging times, refer to the User's Guide.

  • Page 6: Using The Screen

    Using the screen 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. You can run multiple applications at the same time. The home screen can have a maximum of 10 pages.
  • Page 7 Info bar You can check the status of your PS Vita system on the top of the home screen. Notification indicator Tap the notification indicator to see the new information. When a notification or other new information such as a message is...

  • Page 8: Playing Games

    PlayStation ® Vita card slot Insert the PlayStation ® Vita card. Your PS Vita card contains PS Vita format software. When the PS Vita card is inserted, the icon for the game appears on the home screen. Start the game.
  • Page 9 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 may be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data.
  • Page 10 Using a memory card Rear view Your PS Vita system includes a built-in internal memory card. You can start playing games and applications that require a memory card right after purchasing the system. Purchase a separate memory card when the internal memory card is full, or for games, content or game patches that require more space.

  • Page 11: Turning Off The Power

    Memory card  Turn on your PS Vita system, and then follow the on-screen instructions to move the data. (front) Once data has been moved, the system will automatically restart.  Once a memory card is properly inserted, data will be saved to it, and not to the internal memory card.
  • Page 12 Users must be 7 years or older and users under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content and/or services. If you are setting up the PS Vita system for a child, please use a sub-account and the parental control features.

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