Getting Started

Setting Initial Settings

To select a language: Back to top


  1. Press the Home button located on the bottom left of the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) to display the home menu.
  2. Highlight System Settings Icon(System Settings) under Settings Icon(Settings) from the home menu, and press X Button.
  3. Highlight the System Language option and press X Button.
  4. Highlight your language and press X Button.

To set the time and date: Back to top


  1. Press the Home button on the bottom left of the PSP� system to display the home menu.
  2. Highlight Date Settings Icon(Date & Time Settings) under Settings Icon(Settings) from the home menu, and press X Button.
  3. From this screen, you can set or edit the following settings:
    • Date and Time
    • Date Format
    • Time Format
    • Time Zone
    • Daylight Savings
  4. Press X Button to confirm each selection.

To set a nickname: Back to top


  1. Press the Home button on the bottom left of the PSP� system to display the home menu.
  2. Highlight System Settings Icon(System Settings) under Settings Icon(Settings) from the home menu, and press X Button.
  3. Highlight the Nickname option and press X Button.
  4. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter or edit your nickname and press X Button to confirm. For instructions, see Using the On-Screen Keyboard.