Quick Reference
Aide-mémoire
Referencia rápida
PSP-3001
4-115-362-11(1)
Introduction
Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)
The PSP® system includes a user interface called "XMB" 
(XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the “home menu”.
Category
Home menu
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GAME
Playing games
VIDEO
Playing video
MUSIC
Playing music
PHOTO
Displaying images
NETWORK
Connecting to the 
Internet
SETTINGS
Adjusting PSP® system 
settings
Icons displayed in the home menu vary depending on 
the system software version.
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button.
button.
1 Select a category using the left or right 
2 Select an item using the up or down 
3 Press the 
 button to confirm the 
selected item.
This document describes basic operations of the PSP® system. For detailed instructions, refer to the online user's guide  
(
 page 5): http://manuals.playstation.net/document/
Directional buttons:
Used to select 
categories/items
PS button:
Returns to the home menu
Quits gameplay
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 button:
Cancels selected 
operations
 button:
Confirms selected items
 button: Displays the options menu/control panel
Select an icon, and then press the 
to display the options menu.
 button 
While playing content, press the 
to display the control panel.
 button 
Icons
Options menu
Control panel
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01 Checking the package contents
Check that you have all of the following items. 
If any items are missing, visit  http://www.us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer Services at  
1-800-45-7669 for assistance. Additional items may be included with certain models of this product. Please 
check against the contents listed on the product package.
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 PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
 AC power cord
 AC adaptor
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 Battery pack
 Printed materials
Preparation
Checking the package contents
About the PSP® system documentation
The PSP® system documentation includes the 
following:
• Safety and Support
Before using the product, carefully read this document first. 
It contains safety information related to the use of the PSP® 
system, troubleshooting, specifications and other 
information.
• Quick Reference (this document)
This document contains information on basic hardware 
operations of the PSP® system.
• User's Guide
(http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)
This online document is accessed through the Internet and 
contains detailed information related to the use of the PSP® 
system software (
 page 5).
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02 Preparing the PSP® system for use
Charging the battery
Before using the PSP® system for the first time after 
purchase, you must follow these steps to charge the battery.
 Caution
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment 
and shall be easily accessible.
• Do not plug the AC power cord for the PSP® system into an 
electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.
Notice
Before inserting the battery pack, find the serial and model 
numbers listed within the battery compartment and make a 
record of the numbers for future reference.
1  Remove the battery cover.
While holding down the release button, slide the battery 
cover in the direction of the arrow.
Release button
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2  Insert the battery pack.
Align the bottom surface of the battery pack with the 
system to attach the battery.
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Align the tabs of the battery cover with the system and 
snap it in place.
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3  Attach the AC adaptor to charge the 
battery.
Initial setup
1  Slide the power/hold switch up.
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Preparing the PSP® system for use
Power indicator
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1
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START
POWER
HOLD
Power/hold switch
The power indicator lights up in green, and the initial 
setup screen is displayed.
2  Follow the on-screen instructions to 
make the initial settings.
When you have completed initial setup, the home menu  
(
 page ) is displayed.
The power indicator lights up in 
orange, indicating that charging 
has begun. The power indicator 
will turn off when the battery is 
fully charged.
3
To electrical 
outlet
•  See "Using the on-screen keyboard" (
 page 6) for 
information on entering characters.
•  Settings made during initial setup can be changed later in  
 (Settings). See the user's guide (
 page 5) for 
details.
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03 Part names and functions
System
WLAN switch (top)
Off             On
WLAN
L button
Left speaker
Directional buttons
Memory Stick Duo™ 
access indicator
 page 1)
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WLAN access indicator
Lights up when using the 
wireless LAN feature
Analog stick
Strap holder
USB connector (top)
LCD screen
VOL
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START
Microphone
(
 page 1)
Start button
Select button
R button
Right speaker
 button, 
 button, 
 button
 button
Power indicator
(
 page 10)
Power/hold switch 
(right side)
(
 page 10)
Hold indicator
(
 page 10)
Volume + button
Volume – button
PS button
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Sound button
(
 page 9)
Display button
(
 page 9)