PSP® System Software Update

indicates a feature or function that is applicable only to PSP-2000 series systems.

indicates a feature or function that is applicable only to PSP-3000 series systems.

Unless specifically identified by a PSP series icon, listed features are applicable to all models.

PlayStation®Network

PlayStation®Store

PlayStation®Store overview

(PlayStation®Store) is an online shop within PlayStation®Network where you can download (as a purchase or for free) products such as games, additional items for games, or video content for use on a PSP® system.

• Control buttons
  
  

  	Store Top	Goes to the main page of (PlayStation®Store).
  	Redeem Codes	Displays the screen for entering a PlayStation®Network Card number or a promotion code. By entering the information, you can add funds to the wallet for your account or exchange a promotion code for goods.
  	View Downloads	Displays a list of content items downloaded from (PlayStation®Store). You can re-download content items that were downloaded in the past.*
  	View Cart	Displays a list of products that are in your shopping cart. You can proceed to the checkout screen from here.

  
  *Some items cannot be downloaded more than once.
  

• View mode
  Changes how items are displayed.
  
  
• Products that can be downloaded (as a purchase or for free) such as games or video content.
  
  Indicates items that are currently in your cart.
  
  Indicates items that you have already purchased.

Hint

• When downloading items displayed in [Download List] to a PSP™ system, you will need approximately twice as much available space* on the Memory Stick Duo™ media as the game file size.
  
  * Because game installation data is downloaded with the game file, you will need approximately the same available space for the installation data as for the game file. The installation data is automatically deleted after the game is installed. Only the game file will remain saved on the Memory Stick Duo™ media.

Signing up for PlayStation®Network

To do online shopping at (PlayStation®Store), you must have a PlayStation®Network account. Select (Sign Up for PlayStation®Network) under (PlayStation®Network), and then follow the on-screen instructions to create an account.

If you have already created a PlayStation®Network account using a PS3™ system or a PC, you can use that PlayStation®Network account.

Account types

There are two types of PlayStation®Network accounts: master accounts and sub accounts.

Master account: A master account is the standard account for using PlayStation®Network. A master account can be created by a registered user of a specified age or older. Master account holders can adjust settings to limit use by associated sub account holders.

Sub account: Users who do not meet the eligibility requirements for a master account in their region can only use a sub account. Sub account holders do not have their own wallet but can make use of the wallet for the associated master account to pay for products and services. A sub account cannot be created if an associated master account does not exist.

Eligibility requirements for master accounts and sub accounts vary depending on the country or region of residence. For details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support.

Hints

• A sub account for a minor is created by the master account holder. During the account creation process, an e-mail is sent to the e-mail address associated with the master account holder's sign-in ID. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to complete the account registration.
• Your sign-in ID (e-mail address) and password will not be publicly displayed. Be careful not to share this information with others.
• For details on the handling of personal information related to users, visit http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula/psn/u/u_privacy_en.html.
• You must have access to a wireless LAN to use PlayStation®Network.
• (Sign Up for PlayStation®Network) is displayed only if a PlayStation®Network account has not yet been created on the system in use.
• If you check "Save Password" when signing in, the password will be pre-populated in the sign-in screen. However, saving your password may allow others to use PlayStation®Network services or view other information for your account.
• Before giving your PSP™ system to a third party for any reason including return (where permitted) or authorized service, be sure to clear the PlayStation®Network [Save Password] option for all Users. This will help prevent unauthorized access to or use of your credit card or other personal details.

Using the wallet for PlayStation®Network

Use the wallet to purchase products that are for sale in (PlayStation®Store). One wallet is created for each PlayStation®Network master account. You must add funds to the wallet before making purchases.

Adding funds

You can add funds to the wallet using options such as a credit card or a PlayStation®Network Card.* Funding methods, currency and limits to wallet funding level vary depending on the country or region of residence. For details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support.

* There are two types of codes that can be redeemed in PlayStation®Network. The code from a PlayStation®Network Card is used to add funds to your wallet. A "promotion code" can be exchanged for goods such as additional items for games.

1. Select (Account Management) under (PlayStation®Network) in the home menu.
2. Select [Transaction Management] and then select [Add Funds].*
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
   * To redeem a promotion code, select [Redeem Codes] in step 2, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Wallet usage by sub account holders

Sub account holders cannot create wallets but can make use of the wallet for the associated master account to pay for products and services. Master account holders can adjust monthly spending limits for the associated sub accounts. To set a limit, select (Account Management) under (PlayStation®Network), and then select [Sub Account Management] > [Parental Control].

Settings

Video Settings

Title Display

[Title Display] has been added as an option under (Video Settings).

When video files on Memory Stick Duo™ media are listed under (Video), the title of the video can be displayed instead of the file name.

Title	Set to display the title.
File Name	Set to display the file name.

Hints

• A title can be displayed for a video file that has been converted to a format that is supported by the PSP® system. You must use compatible PC software to convert the video file.
• The video must be a file type that can be played on the PSP® system and must be saved within the VIDEO folder on the Memory Stick Duo™ media.
• If a title is not available, the file name will be displayed instead.

System Settings

USB Auto Connect

[USB Auto Connect] has been added as an option under (System Settings).

You can now set the PSP® system to switch to USB mode automatically when it is connected to an external device using a USB cable.

Off	Set to not switch automatically to USB mode.
On	Set to switch automatically to USB mode.

Hint

• During gameplay, the PSP® system will not switch automatically to USB mode even if a USB cable is connected to the system.

Power Save Settings

Adjusting backlight settings automatically

[Backlight Auto-Adjust] has been added as an option under (Power Save Settings).

You can now adjust the brightness of the PSP® system screen to match the video in use

Off	Set to not adjust the screen brightness automatically.
On	Set to adjust the screen brightness automatically to help conserve power.

Music

Sleep Timer

(Sleep Timer) has been added as an option on the control panel. You can set this option to allow the PSP® system to enter sleep mode after a specified time period.

While playing music, press the button to display the control panel, and then select (Sleep Timer). Each time you select this icon, the time period changes as follows:

0:30	Set the system to enter sleep mode after the specified time period.
1:00
1:30
2:00
Off	Set to not use the sleep timer feature.

*Times shown are in the form of hours:minutes.

Hint

• This option can only be used while playing music. When playback is stopped, the setting is disabled.

Video

File types that can be played

The number of file types that can be played has been increased. The following file type for video that is saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media is now supported:

• MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Video Main Profile (AVC CABAC) in 640 x 480 pixels

Game

Outputting video from PlayStation format software to a TV

You can now output video from PlayStation® format software to a TV in full-screen size.

Video output using an earlier version of the system software:

Video output using system software version 5.01:

Even if you are using a video output cable that does not support video in progressive mode (a cable that supports video in interlace mode only), you can watch video from PlayStation® format software in full-screen size on your TV.

Cables that can be used to output video from PlayStation® format software

With earlier versions of the system software (pre-5.00):

• Component AV cable (progressive mode)

With system software version 5.01:

• Component AV cable (progressive mode)
• S VIDEO cable (interlace mode)
• AV cable (interlace mode)

Hints

• When playing PSP® format software such as UMD™ games, video content cannot be output in full-screen size or in interlace mode.
• PSP-3000 series systems output video from PlayStation® format software in full-screen size by default.

Other

Redesigned background of the XMB™ screen

The background of the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) screen has been redesigned.

You can also set to display the default theme of earlier system software versions in [Theme] under (Settings) > (Theme Settings). Themes that can be selected are as follows:

Original	Set to display the new default theme.
Classic	Set to display the theme that was named [Original] up to system software version 4.x.
Tasty Treat	Set to display the [Tasty Treat] theme.

Using the full-size on-screen keyboard

You can now use a full-size on-screen keyboard to enter text on the PSP® system.

Press the SELECT button to switch to the full-size keyboard (you may have to press the button several times).

Hints

• Select the Shift or Caps key to switch the input mode.
• During gameplay, the full-size keyboard cannot be used even if you press the SELECT button.