Saving Methods

Saving to a Memory Stick Duo™ Using a Computer

The Memory Stick Duo™ is the storage media used by the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. It can be used to store game data, music, videos, photos and other downloaded content. You can save files to your Memory Stick Duo™ by connecting it to a computer for most content. You can also reverse this process to save files to a computer from a Memory Stick Duo™ for back-up purposes.


Note: Some content can be saved directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ while it's in your PSP®. For more information, see Saving Directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ in your PSP®.


To save to a Memory Stick Duo™ using a computer:

  1. Connect your Memory Stick Duo™ to a computer using one of the following methods:
    • Insert into the Memory Stick™ slot on the computer or use a Memory Stick Duo™ Adaptor.
    • Connect a Memory Stick reader/writer with a USB cable.
    • Connect your PSP®, with the Memory Stick Duo™ inserted, with a USB cable.
      • Plug the Mini-B side of the USB cable into the top of your PSP® system.
      • Plug the Standard-A side of the USB cable into your computer.
  2. If you connected the Memory Stick Duo™ with a USB connection, you must activate the connection on the PSP®:
    • SelectUSB Icon (USB) under Settings Icon (Settings) in the home menu.
    • Press X button.
  3. Your computer will indicate that it detects the Memory Stick Duo™/PSP®.
    Note: The computer might recognize the Memory Stick Duo™ /PSP® as a "Removable Disk Drive" or "Removable Storage" or as "Memory Stick Media".
  4. Browse to the Memory Stick Duo™ on your computer.
  5. Save the files from your computer to the Memory Stick Duo™ by following the instructions for saving the type of media or file:

    Note: Files must be saved in specific folders using appropriate names to be viewed on the PSP®. If you have problems accessing content, see About Memory Stick Duo™ Folder Structure.

  6. If you connected the Memory Stick Duo™ with a USB connection, you can now disconnect the USB cable from your computer and PSP®.
  7. To use the saved files on your PSP®, remove the Memory Stick Duo™ from your computer and insert it into the PSP® (see Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Duo for details). Access the new content on your PSP® as you would any content of the same media type.


Notes:
  • Compatible Formats
    Files must be in the correct format in order to be viewed on the PSP®. For more Files must be in the correct format in order to be accessed on the PSP®. For more information, see:
  • Memory Stick Duo™
    • Available Space
      The amount of data you can save to your Memory Stick Duo™ will depend on the storage capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ (they come in various sizes) and the amount of information already saved. There must be enough available space for the files you wish to save on your Memory Stick Duo™. For information about how to check for available space, see System Check. If you need more room on a Memory Stick Duo™, you might be able to delete data. For details, see Deleting Data from a Memory Stick Duo™.
    • Formatting
      If this is the first time you've used the Memory Stick Duo™, you must format it for use with your PSP®. For instructions, see Formatting a Memory Stick Duo™.
    • Folder Structure
      Files must be saved in specific folders using appropriate names to be viewed on the PSP®. If you have problems accessing content, see About Memory Stick Duo™ Folder Structure.
    • Compatibility
      The PSP® is not compatible with the standard size Memory Stick™.

  • Operating Systems
    The PSP® is compatible with operating systems that can recognize removable storage devices and support the USB mass storage class, such as Windows XP Home/Professional, Mac OS X, and others. If your operating system supports removable storage devices, you can see the PSP® on your computer when it is connected. When using operating systems that do not come with support for USB mass storage devices, you might need to download additional software or drivers to enable support for these devices. Contact the manufacturer of your computer or operating system for additional assistance.