The PSP® on-screen home menu is the main screen of the
XMB™ (Xross Media Bar) and the starting place
for many PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system functions.
The home menu consists of icons that are spread horizontally across the screen,
called categories. Scroll through the category icons with the and
directional buttons. When a category is selected,
the available items in that category will display vertically above and
below the category icon. Scroll through a category's items with the
and directional buttons. To select an item, press
the button.
Use Wireless (WLAN) Networking Ad Hoc Mode to receive game data from another
PSP®. This icon is only functional when you are playing a game that supports
game sharing. For details, refer to the software manual supplied with the game.
Saved Data Utility
Copy, delete, or view information about saved game data on a Memory Stick
Duo™.
UMD™ Play games
This icon will only appear when a game is inserted. If you select the icon, a
thumbnail will display.
PSP® Update
Update the PSP® system software. This icon will appear only when a
UMD™ containing update data is inserted.
Memory Stick™
Save game demos and extras or perform a system software update by accessing
data saved on a Memory Stick Duo™. This icon will
appear only when a memory stick is inserted.
Parental Control
Enter a password to access a game. This icon will appear only when a parental
control level has been set on the game you are playing.
Watch TV or videos using the wireless networking feature to connect to a LocationFree™ Base Station (a Sony product sold separately).
NOTE: Depending on where you live, the Base Station
might not be available for purchase or use. Also, certain
models of the Base Station are not compatible with the
PSP®. Visit the LocationFree Owner's Lounge to find out more.
RSS Channel
Access your RSS channel list that enables your PSP® to link to content on the web. When connected to the internet, the PSP® will automatically update the RSS-distributed content so you can access the new RSS content on your PSP®.
and
directional buttons. When a category is selected,
the available items in that category will display vertically above and
below the category icon. Scroll through a category's items with the
and 
directional buttons. To select an item, press
the 
button.
