Get Started

Ready to start using your PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system? Here�s some basic information about how to use the different navigation and controls.

Home Menu / XMB™ (Xross Media Bar)

The PSP® on-screen home menu is the main screen of the XMB™ (Xross Media Bar) and the starting place for many PSP® functions. The home menu consists of icons which are spread horizontally across the screen, with corresponding option icons spread vertically above and below the main icons. For more information about what you can do from the home menu, see Home Menu / XMB™(Xross Media Bar).

PSP® Buttons

The PSP® buttons can do different things when the PSP® is being used for different functions. For more information about the functions of these buttons, see Using Buttons.

On-Screen Keyboard

You can use the on-screen keyboard for many PSP� functions, including text entry, such as when entering a nickname or entering network setting information. The on-screen keyboard functions also vary when you change the input mode. Input modes allow you to determine which characters are assigned to each key on the keyboard. For more information about the keyboard, see Using the On-screen Keyboard.

Control Panels

Each media type has its own control panel for easy viewing or playing. Find out more about:

• Music/Audio Controls
• Game Play Controls
• Photo Controls
• Movie/Video Controls

Other Support for Getting Started

Here are a few of the Support topics that can help you get started.

• Turning On and Off
• Setting up Initial Settings
• Using the Battery
• Using the Sleep and Hold Modes
• Inserting and Removing a Universal Media Disc™ (UMD™)
• Inserting and Formatting a Memory Stick Duo™
• Using Sound
• System Check (for system software version and more)

Manuals

Download the latest PSP® manual. The PSP® manual can change as the system software gets updated, so keep your system software and your manual up-to-date.