Sony Playstation VITA Quick Start Manual

Using your PlayStation
Press down for
5 seconds
Access points found
Home screen
Creating a Sony Entertainment Network account
You can create an account under
 You can link only a single account to a PS Vita system.
 You can also create an account using a PlayStation
PS Vita system.
 To create an account (sub account) for users under a certain age, you must first create an account for a parent or guardian (master
account) using a PS3™ system, a PS4™ system, or a computer. For details, refer to the User's Guide.
Charging
Power button
Power indicator
AC adaptor
USB cable AC power cord
Safety Guide
Contains precautions for the safe use of your PS Vita system, system specifications, and service information.
Before using this product, carefully read the Safety Guide and retain it for future reference.
User's Guide
To read the User's Guide, tap
is required to read the User's Guide. You can also read the User's Guide by visiting the following website:
manuals.playstation.net/document/
Important Disclosures
For important disclosures, see the Safety Guide. For disclosures about specific applications, tap
on the LiveArea™ screen for the application.
Support
The official site for PlayStation product support provides the latest questions and answers about your product.
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playstation.com/helpme
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Vita system for the first time
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Turn on your PS Vita system.
When turning on your system for the first time, press and hold down the
5 seconds. When the power comes on, the power indicator next to the
light up green.
When the power indicator blinks slowly in
described in "Charging" in this guide.
Begin to set up your PS Vita system.
To start making initial settings, drag your finger from the top right to the bottom left of the
touchscreen (peel the screen) 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 Sony Entertainment Network account to your 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 PlayStation™Network 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 later".
 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 Sony Entertainment Network account information.
Tap the text entry field, and then enter text using the keyboard that appears.
If you see a message explaining that a system software update is required after step , link the
account after you complete initial setup. Tap [OK] > [Set Later] > [Next], and follow the screens to
complete the operation.
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. Connect to the Internet in a location that has a Wi-Fi
access point you can use. 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, or if you want to sign up for an account later
Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PlayStation™Network services. To make full use of
PlayStation™Network features, you must sign up for PlayStation™Network using your Sony
Entertainment Network account.
 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.
You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the home
screen.
(Settings) > [Start] > [PlayStation™Network] > [Sign Up] after the initial setup is complete.
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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.
Check the status of your PS Vita system by seeing how the power indicator lights up or blinks
Lights up green
Blinks in green
Blinks slowly in green
Lights up orange
When you press and hold down the
blinks in
system for about 30 minutes before turning on the system.
Electrical outlet
(User's Guide) on the (Settings) LiveArea™ screen. An Internet connection
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Drag
Slide while touching
4 system, or a computer. The created account can be linked to a
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The system is on.
The system is entering standby mode/power off.
The battery charge is low.
The system is charging.
(Power) button for 5 seconds and the power indicator
orange, the battery charge is too low to turn on the PS Vita system. Charge the
(Power) button for
(Power) button will
green or blinks in orange, charge the system as
Tap
Touch lightly and
then raise your finger
or
Flick
Flick lightly
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