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Sony PS VITA Quick Start Manual

Sony PS VITA Quick Start Manual

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Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Using your PlayStation
Welcome to your PlayStation
®
To use your PS Vita system, you need the following types of card media:
Memory card for the
PlayStation
Vita system
®
This card stores applications downloaded
from PlayStation
Store, saved data from
®
games, and other content, including your
photos and music.
Notices
 Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the package for content details.
 Some games may require a PS Vita memory card. Refer to the game package or online compatibility notices for details.
 Before you insert or remove a memory card or SIM card, check that the power is off. This helps prevent data corruption or loss.
Memory card
slot cover
Memory card
(front)
(power) button
Access points found

Home screen

Playing games and
learning in Welcome Park
In Welcome Park, have fun playing games
while learning the basic features of your PS
Vita system.
Test your touchscreen
skills with this
number game.
Create puzzles from
your photos and
* PlayStation
Network and PlayStation
®
and languages. See eu.playstation.com/legal for details. A wireless or mobile internet connection is required.
Users are responsible for broadband internet connection fees. Users must be 7 years or older and users
under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content and/or services. If you are setting up the
PS Vita system for a child, please use a sub-account and the parental control features.
"
", "PlayStation", "
" and "
"
" and "LIVEAREA" are trademarks of the same company.
"SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your
PS Vita system, depending on the system software version in use.
Also, the illustrations and screen images used in this guide may vary from the actual product.
©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
Vita system for the first time
®
Vita handheld entertainment system.
This card contains PlayStation
software. For some games, the
PlayStation
and additional content.
Insert the memory card.
Turn on your PS Vita system.
When turning on your system for the first time, press and hold down the
seconds. When the power comes on, the
If you need to charge the system, see "Charging" on the back of this guide.
Begin to set up your PS Vita system.
To start making initial settings, peel the screen with your finger from the top right to the bottom left 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 PlayStation
If you already have an account
You need an Internet connection to link your
PlayStation
system. Find a location where you can connect
to a Wi-Fi access point. If you cannot connect to
the Internet, you must set up your system as
explained in "If you do not have an account".
 Tap [Yes, I do], [Use], and then [Next].
 Connect to the Internet by selecting an
access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.
 Enter your PlayStation
information. Tap the text entry field, and then
enter text using the keyboard that appears.
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. 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
Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PlayStation
PlayStation
 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. If you
entered your PlayStation
appears after the introductory video. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.
You can change settings later from
You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the
home screen.
PlayStation
communicating with friends.
Use these applications when you are connected to PlayStation
Digit Dash
Find and download the latest
Pic-Saw
games and videos.
PlayStation
solve them.
subject to network availability.
Store are subject to terms of use and are not available in all countries
®
" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
PlayStation
Vita card
®
Vita format
®
Vita card also stores saved data
®
Drag
Slide while touching
Network* account to your PS Vita system.
®
Network account to your PS Vita
®
Network account
®
Network features, you must sign up for a PlayStation
®
Network account information in step 5, a PlayStation
®
(Settings) on the home screen.
Network offers great online features, such as shopping at PlayStation
®
PS Store
Take your PS Vita system
outside for an adventure. Your
footsteps are a treasure map.
Store access is
®
Additional age restrictions
Quick Start Guide
PCH-1104 Series
SIM card
You need a compatible SIM card to access
a mobile network.
PCH-1104 Series
After completing step 1, insert the
SIM card.
SIM card slot cover
SIM card
SIM card tray
(power) button for five
(PS) button will light up blue once.
Tap
Touch lightly and
then raise your finger
PCH-1104 Series
After completing step 4, set up
your PS Vita system to use a
mobile network.
With a SIM card installed, follow the on-
screen instructions to set up your PS Vita
system to use a mobile network. If several
APN settings are displayed or if a PIN code
is required to unlock your SIM card, refer to
the SIM card's manual.
To make these settings at a later time, after
completing initial setup, tap
Operator) on the home screen.
PCH-1104 Series
Connecting to the Internet using a
mobile network
If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access
point, close the Wi-Fi Settings screen. If the
SIM card allows Internet access without
additional steps, your system automatically
connects to the Internet via the mobile
network. Refer to the manual in the SIM
package for details.
Network services. To make full use of
®
Network account.
®
near
Chat with your friends all over
the world any time you want.
may apply.
English
PCH-1004 / PCH-1104
Flick
Flick lightly
(Network
Network sign-in screen
®
Store and
®
Network.
®
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Summary of Contents for Sony PS VITA

  • Page 1: Home Screen

     Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the package for content details.  Some games may require a PS Vita memory card. Refer to the game package or online compatibility notices for details.

  • Page 2: Using The Screen

    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.