Sony PSP-1003 User Manual

Instruction manualPSP-1003TM2-675-374-32(1)

10Table of contentsNetwork Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100System SettingsYou can display information about the PSP™ system.Displays trademark and copyright information related to software used by the PSP™

101SettingsTheme SettingsYou can change the theme for the PSP™ system screen or display an image as wallpaper.You can change the background colour of

102Date & Time SettingsYou can set the date and time, time zone and daylight saving time for the PSP™ system. Use the directional buttons to selec

103SettingsPower Save SettingsYou can conserve the power of the PSP™ system by setting the system to automatically switch off the backlight or go into

104Power Save SettingsYou can set the system to conserve power by automatically entering Sleep Mode when it remains idle for a certain period of time.

105SettingsSound SettingsYou can turn off the key tone and limit the volume level.You can limit the maximum volume. This can help prevent sound escapi

106Security SettingsYou can adjust settings related to PSP™ system security features.Changes the 4-digit password. The password is required for the fo

107SettingsSecurity SettingsSome UMD™ software have a preset parental control level based on the content. You can set the parental control level on th

108Security SettingsFor further information about Parental Control Levels and corresponding age groups, visit http://www.yourpsp.com or refer to softw

109SettingsUSB ConnectionYou can transfer files from a PC to a Memory Stick Duo™ inserted in the PSP™ system using a commercially available USB cable.

11PrecautionsCarefully read the supplied instructions before use. Retain them for future reference.SafetyThis product has been designed with the highe

110USB Connection2 Select (USB Connection) under from the Home Menu, and then press the button.The Memory Stick Duo™ inserted in the system is d

111SettingsNetwork SettingsYou can adjust the network settings to allow connection to a wireless local area network (WLAN). There are two WLAN modes.I

112Network SettingsIn this mode, you can connect the PSP™ system to a network using an access point. This is used to connect to the Internet ( page 86

113SettingsNetwork SettingsExample of a network configurationNetwork equipment connections and setup methods vary depending on the equipment used.Crea

114Network Settings4 Enter a name for the network connection.When you press the button, an on-screen keyboard ( page 122) is displayed, allowing you

115SettingsNetwork SettingsAfter you have finished entering your settings, press the right button to go to the next screen.6 Enter security informatio

116Network Settings7 Select the address setting method.This screen is used to select the settings listed below. Most home networks will allow you to u

117SettingsNetwork Settings8 Check the settings.This screen displays the setting details. Press the left button to return to the previous screens to c

118Network Settings"Start". Use this setting if you want to connect to a hotspot that requires a user name and password.• Depending on the a

119SettingsNetwork UpdateYou can update the system software for the PSP™ system using the Network Update feature. For details on updates, see "PS

12Precautions• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and do not subject the devices to strong physical shock. Sitting down with the

120Network UpdateYou can connect to a network using an access point to download update data. Before starting, check that the battery is charged. You m

121SettingsNetwork Update* For detailed instructions, see "Creating a new network connection" ( page 113).Connect Connects to an access poin

122How to use the keyboardYou can use the on-screen keyboard for text entry such as when entering a nickname for the PSP™ system or entering network s

123SettingsHow to use the keyboardThe number of input modes available varies depending on the language selected. Every time you press the SELECT butto

124How to use the keyboard2 Select JKL5, and then press the button several times until "L" is displayed.3 Select ABC2, and then press the

125Additional informationPSP™ updatesSoftware updates may include security patches and new or revised settings and features. It is recommended that yo

126PSP™ updatesUpdate method using a PC to download update data from the Internet. For detailed instructions, visit http://www.yourpsp.comYou can upda

127Additional informationPSP™ updatesIf the version number of the update is displayed in the "System Software" field under "System Soft

128Compatible mediaThe media types listed below can be used on the PSP™ system. Throughout this manual, the term "Memory Stick Duo™" is used

129Additional informationCompatible mediaThere are two sizes of Memory Stick™: the standard size and the smaller size. The PSP™ system is compatible w

13Precautions• Do not connect the AC Power Cord to a voltage transformer or inverter.Connecting the AC Power Cord to a voltage transformer for oversea

130Compatible mediaYou can play files of the following types on the PSP™ system:Hints• Depending on the data type, some data items cannot be played.•

131Additional informationSpecificationsDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) systemSpecifications

132SpecificationsUMD™ laserWireless networkingAC AdaptorBattery duration See page 39.Maximum power consumptionApprox. 6 W (when charging)External dime

133Additional informationSpecificationsBattery PackContentsSee page 18.x HeadphonesThe ear friendly Headphones are specifically designed to limit soun

134SpecificationsMPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.This product contains Internet browser so

135Additional informationSpecificationsIN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENT

136SpecificationsAbout national export controlThis product may fall within the scope of national export control legislation. You must comply fully wit

137Additional informationTroubleshootingGo through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PSP™ system. Should any problem persist,

138TroubleshootingThe POWER indicator is on, but the LCD screen is not displayed., Check that the LCD screen's backlight is not turned off. If i

139Additional informationTroubleshootingThere is no sound., Check that the volume is not set to zero. Try raising the volume ( pages 19, 23)., Check t

14Precautions• Use the supplied case to carry or store the Memory Stick Duo™.• When using Memory Stick Duo™ media without an erasure prevention switch

140TroubleshootingThe UMD™ does not play properly., If moisture condensation occurs, remove the UMD™ from the system and do not use the system for sev

141Additional informationTroubleshootingThe UMD™VIDEO does not operate., If the playback conditions have been set by the software developer, the UMD™V

142TroubleshootingA group on a Memory Stick Duo™ cannot be deleted., If there is non-music data in the group, the group cannot be deleted.Images do no

143Additional informationTroubleshooting, Depending on the access point setting, you may need to enter the system's MAC address ( page 100)., Whe

144Troubleshooting, Try sliding the POWER/HOLD switch up and holding until the POWER indicator turns off. The system will be completely turned off. Th

145Additional informationGUARANTEEGUARANTEE Thank you for buying this Product. The term "Product" means the PSP™ system. This Guarantee does

146GUARANTEEIf this Product needs any repair which is not covered by this Guarantee, please call your local Customer Service helpline for advice. If y

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15Precautionsdisplayed. Only connect to a personal access point that you are authorized to use, or one that is available through a public wireless LAN

16Precautions• If the Headphones or Remote Control connectors become dirty, this could cause noise or interruptions in sound. Wipe the connectors with

17PrecautionsBattery Pack precautionsDo not handle a damaged or leaking Battery Pack.Contact with the material can result in injury or burns to the ey

18Checking the package contentsCheck that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact the appropriate PSP™ customer service

19PreparationPart names and functionsSystem frontPart names and functionsA L buttonB directional buttonsC Memory Stick Duo™ access indicatorLights up

2WARNINGSTo avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or p

20Part names and functionsSystem rearK LCD screenL display buttonAdjusts screen brightness (page37)M sound buttonAdjusts the tone ( page 35)N SELECT b

21PreparationPart names and functionsSystem topSystem bottomA IR port C OPEN latchB USB connectorA headset connector C DC IN 5V connectorB charging te

22Part names and functionsSystem left sideSystem right sideA Memory Stick Duo™ slot B WLAN switchTurns on the wireless networking featureA POWER/HOLD

23PreparationPart names and functionsHeadphones with Remote ControlThe Headphones with Remote Control are supplied with the Value Pack.A . buttonB >

24Preparing the PSP™ system for useBefore using the PSP™ system for the first time after purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery.1

25PreparationPreparing the PSP™ system for use1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN 5V connector on the bottom of the system.2 Plug the AC Power Cord

26Preparing the PSP™ system for use3 Unplug the AC Power Cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the system.HintFor informa

27PreparationConnecting the Headphones with Remote Control1 Connect the Headphones to the PSP™ system.Hints• The Remote Control is exclusively for use

28Turning the PSP™ system on and off1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up.The POWER indicator lights up in green, and the Home Menu is displayed.Hints• If

29Basic operationsTurning the PSP™ system on and off1 Hold the POWER/HOLD switch in the up position for more than three seconds.The POWER indicator fl

3WARNINGSA molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to

30Using Sleep ModeIf the PSP™ system is switched to Sleep Mode, the software that is playing will be paused. When Sleep Mode is cleared, you can begin

31Basic operationsUsing Sleep Mode1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch up again.Sleep Mode is cleared.Hints• You can also clear Sleep Mode by pressing the u

32Inserting a UMD™NoticeDo not eject a UMD™ during playback.1 Slide the OPEN latch on the PSP™ system top.The disc cover opens.2 Insert a UMD™.With th

33Basic operationsInserting a Memory Stick Duo™1 Open the slot cover and insert the Memory Stick Duo™.Ejecting the Memory Stick Duo™Open the slot cove

34Avoiding unintended operation of the PSP™ system1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch down.The HOLD indicator turns yellow, indicating that the system butto

35Basic operationsUsing the sound buttonThe sound button is used to adjust the tone and to mute the sound for audio playback and for key tones.Tone ca

36Using the sound buttonClearing muteYou can clear mute by any of the following methods:• Pressing the sound button• Pressing the volume + or volume -

37Basic operationsUsing the display buttonThe display button is used to adjust screen brightness.1 Press the display button.Each time you press the bu

38BatteryThe battery charge level is displayed on the screen.Estimating the remaining battery power Hints• If the POWER indicator flashes green, save

39Basic operationsBattery• Battery charge level can also be checked in "Battery Information" under "System Settings" ( page 98).•

4WARNINGSRadio wavesRadio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause malfunctions and possibl

40BatteryHintThe Battery Pack lifespan varies depending on how it is stored, the conditions of use and environmental factors, such as temperature.For

41GamePlaying a game1 Select from the Home Menu.2 Insert a UMD™ ( page 32).The UMD™ icon is displayed.3 With the game icon selected, press the but

42Playing a gameHints• If (Restricted Content) is displayed when you select the (UMD™) icon, parental control restrictions have been set on the sy

43GameGame options menuYou can view game information or copy or delete saved data by displaying the options menu.1 Select an icon, and then press the

44Copying and deleting saved dataYou can copy or delete saved game data that is saved on a Memory Stick Duo™ using the saved data utility.You can copy

45VideoWatching a videoYou can watch UMD™VIDEO and videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Select from the Home Menu.2 Insert a UMD™ or Memory Stick D

46Watching a videoHints• If (Restricted Content) is displayed when you select the (UMD™) icon, parental control restrictions have been set on the

47VideoUsing the control panelYou can perform the following operations using the on-screen control panel.NoticeDepending on the UMD™VIDEO, playback co

48Using the control panelGo To Plays from a specified chapter* or time ( page 50)Audio OptionsSwitches between available audio options for UMD™VIDEO r

49VideoUsing the control panel* This operation cannot be performed during playback of video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Select from the control p

5WARNINGS

50Using the control panelHintThe items displayed when playing a UMD™VIDEO are different from those displayed when playing a video saved on a Memory St

51VideoUsing the control panel* You cannot use this feature when playing video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.3 Using the directional buttons, specify t

52Using the control panel1 During playback, select or from the control panel, and then press the button.Returning to normal playbackSelect fro

53VideoUsing the control panelYou can play the entire disc or a chapter repeatedly.1 Select from the control panel, and then press the button.Each

54Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote ControlYou can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons

55VideoVideo options menuYou can use the Video options menu to play a UMD™VIDEO or view information or delete videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Se

56Saving videos on a Memory Stick Duo™The following two methods can be used to save a video on a Memory Stick Duo™.If you have a device that records v

57VideoSaving videos on a Memory Stick Duo™You can convert motion video that was taken or recorded on another device into a format that can be played

58Listening to musicYou can listen to UMD™MUSIC and music saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Select from the Home Menu.2 Insert a UMD™ or a Memory Stick

59MusicListening to musicHints• If the START button or the u button on the Remote Control is pressed in step 3, the first track of the first group wil

6GAME page 41• Playing games• Managing saved dataVIDEO page 45• Playing UMD™VIDEO• Playing videos saved on a Memory Stick Duo™MUSIC page 58• Playing U

60Listening to music1 Press the button during playback.Playback stops.Hints• "Album name" and "Track number/total number of tracks&qu

61MusicUsing the control panelYou can perform the following operations using the on-screen control panel.1 Press the button during playback.The cont

62Using the control panel* If you press and hold the button, the music will play in Fast Reverse/Fast Forward as long as the button is held down.Tra

63MusicUsing the control panelClearing Group ModeSelect or from the control panel, and then press the button.1 During playback, select from th

64Using the control panelSpecify and then play the part that you want to play repeatedly.1 Select from the control panel during playback, and then p

65MusicOperating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote ControlYou can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system but

66Music options menuYou can use the Music options menu to view information about or to delete music data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Select an icon

67MusicMusic options menuWith UMD™MUSIC that has multiple file formats and bit rates recorded, you can select from among the options for playback.1 Se

68Transferring and saving music on a Memory Stick Duo™You can use the PSP™ system to play music data obtained in the following ways:1) Music imported

69MusicTransferring and saving music on a Memory Stick Duo™*1 If the slot on the device can handle only standard-size Memory Stick™ media, a Memory St

7Basic button operationsUsing the Home MenuThe basic operation of the PSP™ system starts from the Home Menu. Press the HOME button to display the Home

70Transferring and saving music on a Memory Stick Duo™HintThe method of importing tracks varies depending on the software. For details, refer to the i

71PhotoViewing imagesYou can view images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Select from the Home Menu.2 Insert a Memory Stick Duo™ ( page 33). is displa

72Using the control panelYou can perform the following operations using the on-screen control panel.1 Press the button while displaying an image.The

73PhotoUsing the control panel1 While displaying an image, select from the control panel, and then press the button.The image status is displayed.

74Using the control panelClearing the displaySelect from the control panel, and then press the button.You can change the size of the image display

75PhotoUsing the control panelYou can set the currently displayed image as wallpaper.1 With an image displayed, select from the control panel, and t

76Operating with PSP™ system buttons or the Remote ControlYou can operate the PSP™ system without using the control panel by using the system buttons

77PhotoPhoto options menuWhen the Photo options menu is displayed, you can view information about or delete images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Sele

78Photo options menuYou can transfer images with another PSP™ system using Ad Hoc Mode ( page 111). The steps for the sender and the receiver are diff

79PhotoPlaying slideshowsYou can set the available images to be displayed in order.1 Select the icon for a folder or media containing images, and then

8Table of contentsWARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80Playing slideshows2 Select an icon, and then press the button.Clearing the control panelPress the button or the button.List of operationsIcon

81PhotoPlaying slideshowsDisplaying slideshow options 1 During a slideshow, select from the control panel, and then press the button.Each time you

82Playing slideshowsHintSome buttons cannot be operated while the control panel is displayed on the screen. In this case, press the button to clear

83PhotoSaving images on a Memory Stick Duo™The following two methods can be used to save images on a Memory Stick Duo™.When using a digital still came

84Saving images on a Memory Stick Duo™* A Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (model number MSAC-M2: a Sony product sold separately) is required if the slot on t

85NetworkUsing the Internet1 Select from the home menu.2 Select an icon, and then press the button.Icons displayed under NetworkNetworkUsing the I

86Connecting to the InternetYou can connect to the Internet to view Web pages using the Internet browser. Note that you must be in an Internet-accessi

87NetworkConnecting to the Internet5 Once the Web page is displayed, press the button to hide the menu.By pressing the button, you can switch betw

88Connecting to the InternetThe following agreement applies to the Internet Browser feature of the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system:Internet Browser

89NetworkUsing RSS ChannelYou can add link information to your channel list that will enable your PSP™ system to link to audio content on Web pages th

9Table of contentsx MusicListening to music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Using the control panel . . . . . . .

90Using RSS Channel5 Select "Yes", and then press the button.The channel is added to the channel list. The channel list is saved on Memory

91NetworkUsing RSS ChannelStop playback of the content, and then with the channel list displayed, press the button.HintThe connection to the Internet

92RSS Channel options menuWhen the options menu is displayed, you can view information about or delete channels saved on a Memory Stick Duo™.1 Select

93SettingsSettings for the PSP™ systemYou can adjust the settings for the PSP™ system as well as settings for features, such as video, photo and netwo

94Settings for the PSP™ systemIcons displayed under SettingsNetwork UpdateProvides access to updates for the system software ( page 119)USB Connection

95SettingsVideo SettingsYou can set the UMD™VIDEO language or boost UMD™VIDEO volume.NoticeDepending on the UMD™VIDEO, playback conditions may be set

96Photo SettingsYou can set the Slideshow Speed.The default setting for the menu item is underlined.Photo Settings Fast Displays images at a faster r

97SettingsSystem SettingsYou can adjust the settings for and display information about the PSP™ system, or format a Memory Stick Duo™.The nickname you

98System SettingsYou can set the character code to be applied to music and other types of files. Usually it is not necessary to adjust this setting.Hi

99SettingsSystem SettingsYou can format Memory Stick Duo™ media using the system. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform this operation.NoticeWh