Sony Playstation VITA Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Using your PlayStation Vita system for the first time
2 Charging
- 2.1 Charging
- 2.2 Check the status of your PS Vita system by seeing how the power indicator lights up or blinks
3 Using the screen
- 3.1 Home screen
- 3.2 Info bar
4 Playing games
5 Inserting or removing the PS Vita card
6 Downloading games and content from PlayStation Store
7 Using a memory card
8 Turning off the power
9 Safety Guide
10 User's Guide
11 Important Disclosures
12 Support
13 Documents / Resources
- 13.1 References
- 13.2 Download manual

Sony Playstation VITA Manual

Using your PlayStation ® Vita system for the first time

Turn on your PS Vita system

When turning on your system for the first time, press and hold down the (Power) button for 5 seconds. When the power comes on, the power indicator next to the (Power) button will light up green.

When the power indicator blinks slowly in green or blinks in orange, charge the system as 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
Begin to set up your PS Vita - 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 2, 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.

Creating a Sony Entertainment Network account

You can create an account under (Settings) > [Start] > [PlayStation™Network] > [Sign Up] after the initial setup is complete.

You can link only a single account to a PS Vita system.
You can also create an account using a PlayStation® 3 system, a PlayStation® 4 system, or a computer. The created account can be linked to a 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

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	The system is on.
	Blinks in green	The system is entering standby mode/power off.
	Blinks slowly in green	The battery charge is low.
	Lights up orange	The system is charging.

When you press and hold down the (Power) button for 5 seconds and the power indicator blinks in orange, the battery charge is too low to turn on the PS Vita system. Charge the system for about 30 minutes before turning on the system.

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.

Home screen

Using the screen - Home screen

Info bar

You can check the status of your PS Vita system on the top of the home screen.
Using the screen - Info bar

Playing games

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

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 may be times when you cannot earn trophies or save the data. See the User's Guide for details about saved data and trophies.

Quit the game

Press the (PS) button to return to the LiveArea™ screen, and then peel the screen.

Inserting or removing the PS Vita card

Open the PS Vita card slot cover upward, and then insert the card. To remove the PS Vita card, press it to release it from the slot. Do not remove the PS Vita card when the access indicator is blinking.

Downloading games and content from PlayStation ® Store

PlayStation ® Store has a wide variety of content you can't get anywhere else, including games, free trial versions of the latest releases, game add-ons that make the games you have even more fun to play, and videos to purchase or rent.

To use PlayStation ® Store, you need a Sony Entertainment Network account and an Internet connection. To download some content, a memory card is necessary.

Using a memory card

Your PS Vita system is equipped with an 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.
After purchasing a new memory card, follow the steps below to move data from the internal memory to the new memory card.

Insert the memory card only when the power of your PS Vita system is off.
Inserting or removing the memory card while the power is on might cause data corruption or loss.
Turn on your PS Vita system, and then follow the on-screen instructions to move the data.
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. This location where data is saved cannot be changed until the inserted memory card is removed.
While a memory card is being inserted, the internal memory is inaccessible.

Turning off the power

Turning off the screen while the application is still active (standby mode)
Press the (Power) button. The power indicator will blink in green, and the system will then enter standby mode. To exit standby mode, press the (Power) button again or press the (PS) button.

Turning the power off completely
Press and hold the (Power) button for 2 seconds, and then tap [Power Off].
When turning on the system the next time, press and hold the (Power) button for 2 seconds.

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.