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PlayStation®Vita
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Basics

This section introduces the basic operations of your PS Vita system and gives hints about how to get the most
from your PS Vita system.
Turning your PS Vita system on and off
Starting and closing applications
Customizing the home screen
Entering text
Muting the audio
Adjusting the brightness of the screen
Taking a screenshot
Using menus
Using parental controls
Before disposing of your PS Vita system
About this site
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This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later.
© 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/index.html
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  • Page 1 Using parental controls Before disposing of your PS Vita system > Basics About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 / 1 2013/08/27 15:02...
  • Page 2 Hardware part names Top Side Power Button / Power indicator VOL + button / VOL - button PS Vita card slot / Vita card access indicator Front camera Screen (touchscreen) R button L button Front Side △button / ○button/ Directional buttons ×button / □button Left stick Right stick...
  • Page 3 Hardware part names Rear camera Rear Side Rear touch pad Bottom Side USB port Memory card slot Microphone Headset jack SCEI Confidential...
  • Page 4 After you sign up for Sony Entertainment Network from your PS Vita system, memory cards that you insert are linked to your account. You can only use the memory cards in PS Vita systems to which the same account is linked.
  • Page 5 Playing a game on a PlayStation®Vita card Photos Music Videos > Basics > Types of card media About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:03...
  • Page 6 Charging | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/charge.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Charging Charging To charge your PS Vita system, connect it to an electrical outlet as shown below using the included USB cable, AC adaptor and AC power cord. While your system is charging, the remaining battery charge is shown on the info bar as (Charging).
  • Page 7 Related articles USB Power Supply > Basics > Charging About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:04...
  • Page 8 Turning your PS Vita system on and off | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/power.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Turning your PS Vita system on and off Turning your PS Vita system on and off Turning the power on Press the power button for two seconds. When the system is turned on, the PS button lights up blue. When turning on your PS Vita system for the first time, press and hold the power button for five seconds.
  • Page 9 > Basics > Turning your PS Vita system on and off About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:04...
  • Page 10 Touch operations, and sensing orientation and motion | PlayStation®... http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/touch.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Touch operations, and sensing orientation and motion Touch operations, and sensing orientation and motion (Welcome Park), have fun learning the basic operations and features of your PS Vita system. Touch operations Your PS Vita system is equipped with a screen (touchscreen) and a rear touch pad.
  • Page 11 > Basics > Touch operations, and sensing orientation and motion About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:06...
  • Page 12 Press the PS button to return to the LiveArea™ screen. > Basics > Basic operations About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 / 1 2013/08/27 15:06...
  • Page 13 Controlling with buttons on the system | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/hwbutton... PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Controlling with buttons on the system Controlling with buttons on the system In addition to touch operation, you can also control the system using the buttons on the PS Vita system. When you are on a screen that supports button control and you press a button, a cursor appears.
  • Page 14 Control with Buttons on PS Vita System > Basics > Controlling with buttons on the system About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:07...
  • Page 15 Using the screens | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/screens.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Using the screens Using the screens This section explains how to use the home screen, LiveArea™ screens and application screens. Home screen Info bar Check the status of your PS Vita system on the info bar. Application icons The home screen displays icons for applications.
  • Page 16 Using the screens | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/screens.html Update Updates the application This icon is only displayed when a newer version of the application is available for download. Internet Search Opens the (Browser) application and displays the keyword search screen Redeem Codes Displays a screen for entering a code for a purchase from PlayStation®Store...
  • Page 17 Using the screens | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/screens.html Communication status View information about network connections, signal strengths, and current communications. The icons that are displayed will differ depending on the model of your PS Vita system. Mobile signal strength Shows the signal strength by displaying "No Signal" or the number of bars (1-5). (Limited Connectivity) icon is displayed when your connection is limited by your mobile network operator.
  • Page 18 Using the screens | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/screens.html Locked SIM A locked SIM card is inserted. The [Lock SIM Card] setting under (Settings) > [Start] > [Network] > [Mobile Network Settings] > [SIM Card Settings] is enabled. You must enter your PIN number every time your PS Vita system is turned on.
  • Page 19 Using the screens | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/screens.html > Basics > Using the screens About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5 / 5 2013/08/27 15:08...
  • Page 20 Starting and closing applications | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/start.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Starting and closing applications Starting and closing applications Starting an application On the home screen, tap the icon of the application you want to start. The LiveArea™...
  • Page 21 Peel the LiveArea™ screen from the upper right to the lower left. > Basics > Starting and closing applications About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:08...
  • Page 22 Displaying software manuals | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/help.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Displaying software manuals Displaying software manuals With some applications, you can read a software manual. When on the LiveArea™ screen, tap (Help) to display the software manual. Page display Tap to display the slider to move to any page.
  • Page 23 Control with Buttons on PS Vita System > Basics > Displaying software manuals About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:09...
  • Page 24 Connecting to the Internet | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/basic/internet.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Basics > Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet Your PS Vita system needs a wireless network to connect to the Internet. All models can connect via a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 25 Mobile Network Settings Flight Mode > Basics > Connecting to the Internet About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 / 2 2013/08/27 15:09...
  • Page 26 Wi-Fi Settings | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/settings/wifi.html PlayStation®Vita User's Guide > Settings > Network > Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Settings You can adjust the various Wi-Fi connection settings. Wi-Fi To disable the Wi-Fi feature, tap the checkbox to remove the checkmark. For details about the use of the Wi-Fi feature when flight mode is on, see "Flight Mode".
  • Page 27 Wi-Fi Settings | PlayStation®Vita User's Guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/settings/wifi.html Save Access Point Automatically When you are using an access point that supports WPS, AOSS or Rakuraku WLAN Start®, you can save access points in just a few easy steps. In addition to these instructions, also consult the access point instruction manual. When connecting using the WPS PIN method, adjust the settings by tapping [Save Access Point Manually] >...
  • Page 28 Connecting to the Internet > Settings > Network > Wi-Fi Settings About this site This guide is for use with system software version 2.60 or later. © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 / 3 2013/08/27 15:11...

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