Playing Games - Sony PSVITA Quick Start Manual

Using the screen
Start games and launch applications from the home screen. You can run multiple games and applications at the same time.
Home screen
Info bar
Application
Displays the number of
home screen pages
Info bar
You can check the status of your PS Vita system on the info bar.
PS Vita system Active applications
communication status
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.
Home screen
Application

Playing games

PlayStation
®
(Front)
PS Vita card
slot cover
Pausing a game
Press the (PS) button to pause a game
and return to the LiveArea™ screen. To
continue the game, tap [Continue] on the
LiveArea™ screen.
Standby mode and turning off the power completely
(power) button
Power cable
AC adaptor
USB cable
Supporting documentation for your PS Vita system
Safety Guide
Contains precautions for the safe use of your PS Vita system,
system specifications, and service information.
Before using this product, carefully read all product
documentation and retain it for future reference.
Support website
us.playstation.com/VITAqsg
Visit the Support Knowledge Center for additional details and
technical information regarding your PS Vita system.
Audio output status
LiveArea™ screen
Peel (close)
Insert the PlayStation
PlayStation
game appears on the home screen.
VitaCard
Downloading (purchasing) games from PlayStation
You can buy games and game add-ons online. To do so, you need a PlayStation
account, an Internet connection and a memory card.
Start the game
On the home screen, tap the icon for the game. The LiveArea™ screen for the game appears. If you
are connected to the Internet, various details, such as the latest information about the game, appear
on the LiveArea™ screen.
Start playing the game.
Tap [Start] on the gate on the LiveArea™ screen.
Saving data for a game
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
might be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data. See the User's Guide for details
about saved data and trophies.
Press the
LiveArea™ screen, and then peel the screen.
Turning off the screen while the application is still active (standby mode)
Press the
To exit standby mode, press the
Turning the power off completely
Press and hold the
When turning on the system the next time, press and hold the
Charging
To charge the PS Vita system, connect it to a power source as shown in the diagram. While the
system is charging, the
times, refer to the User's Guide.
Remaining battery
charge
Gate
Vita card.
®
Vita contains PS Vita format software. When the PS Vita card is inserted, the icon for the
®
Ending a game
(PS) button to return to the
(power) button.
(power) button again or press the
(power) button for two seconds and then tap [Power Off].
(PS) button lights up orange. For details including approximate charging
User's Guide
Explains how to set up and use the features of your PS Vita system. To read
the User's Guide, tap [User's Guide] on the
An internet connection is needed to read the User's Guide.
You can also read the User's Guide on a PC by visiting the following website:
manuals.playstation.net/document/jp/xxx
System update website
us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/xxxx
Visit the System Update website for information about PS Vita system
software updates. System updates allow you to add features and improve
system security. A message appears on the PS Vita screen when an
update is required. It is recommended that you always use the latest
version of the system software.
LiveArea™ screen
Notification indicator
When a notification or other new information
such as an e-mail arrives, the
button lights up blue. Tap the notification
indicator to see the new information.
Application screen
PS button
Store
®
Removing the PlayStation
PlayStation
(Front)
PS Vita card
slot cover
PS Vita card
access indicator
Press on the PS Vita card to release it, and then
remove the card.
Do not remove the PS Vita card when the
access indicator is blinking.
(PS) button.
(power) button for two seconds.
(Settings) LiveArea™ screen.
Application screen
(PS)
Network
®
Vita card
®
Vita Card
®