Getting Started

Using the 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® (PlayStation® Portable) system functions.

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The home menu consists of icons that are spread horizontally across the screen, called categories. Scroll through the category icons with the Right Button and Left Button 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 Up Button and Down Button directional buttons. To select an item, press the X Btn button.

Basic Buttons Operation graphic

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Network Update
Network Update
Access updates for the PSP® system software.

USB Connection
USB Connection
Connect to a computer using a USB cable.

Video Settings
Video Settings
Includes settings for UMD™ (Universal Media Disc) VIDEO Menu Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language.

Photo Settings
Photo Settings
Adjust slideshow speed.

System Settings
System Settings
Includes settings for the System Language and Nickname and provides an option to format Memory Stick Duo™ media.

Theme Settings
Theme Settings
Change the background color and display a photo/image as wallpaper.

Date & Time Settings
Date & Time Settings
Set the date and time and adjust for daylight-saving time.

Power Save Settings
Power Save Settings
Includes settings to automatically turn off the backlight and put the PSP® into sleep mode.

Sound Settings
Sound Settings
Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) and Key Tone.

Security Settings
Security Settings
Change the password and adjust the level setting for the parental control feature.

RSS Channel Settings
RSS Channel Settings
Set the number of items to be saved from an RSS Channel.

Network Settings
Network Settings
Connect to a wireless local area network (WLAN).

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Memory Stick
Memory Stick™
View photos/images saved on a Memory Stick Duo™. This icon will appear only when a Memory Stick Duo™ is inserted.

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Play UMD Music
UMD™ MUSIC
Play UMD™ MUSIC. This icon will only appear when a UMD™ MUSIC disc is inserted. If you select the icon, a thumbnail will display.

Memory Stick
Memory Stick™
Play music/audio saved on a Memory Stick Duo™. This icon will appear only when a Memory Stick Duo™ is inserted.

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UMD Video
UMD™ VIDEO
Play a UMD™ VIDEO. This icon will appear only when a UMD™ VIDEO disc is inserted. When you select this icon, a thumbnail will display.

Memory Stick
Memory Stick™
Play movie/video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™. This icon will appear only when a Memory Stick Duo™ is inserted.

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Game Sharing
Game Sharing
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
Saved Data Utility
Copy, delete, or view information about saved game data on a Memory Stick Duo™.

UMD Play games
UMD™ Play games
This icon will only appear when a game is inserted. If you select the icon, a thumbnail will display.

PSP Update
PSP® Update
Update the PSP® system software. This icon will appear only when a UMD™ containing update data is inserted.

Memory Stick
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
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.

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LocationFree Player
LocationFree™ Player
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
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®.

Internet Browser
Internet Browser
View web pages on the internet.