Sony PSP Instruction Manual page 13

Charging with a USB device
When you turn on the PSP
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a device equipped with a USB connector (such as a PC),
the system's battery will begin charging. While the battery
is charging, the POWER indicator will be lit in orange and
[USB Mode] will be displayed on the screen.
Hints
 You cannot charge the PSP system using a USB device while
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playing a game or performing other operations. Use the AC
adaptor to charge the battery in such situations.
 To switch to USB mode manually, select
(USB Connection).
 Charging may take longer when the system is turned on during
charging or when a USB device is used for charging.
 You may not be able to charge the battery if the USB device or
the USB hub does not provide enough power for charging.
Try connecting to a different USB device or a different USB
connector on the device.
system and then connect it to
(Settings)
Information about the battery charge
Checking the battery charge level
You can check the battery charge level by the icon
displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
When there is little battery charge left, the
displayed and the power indicator flashes green. If this
happens, charge the battery.
Hints
Depending on usage conditions and environmental factors, the
charge level may not reflect the exact charge level.
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Charging the battery
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