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Using your PlayStation
®
Vita system for the first time
Insert the memory card.
Turn your PS Vita system over, open the memory
card slot cover, and then insert a memory card.
Turn on your PS Vita system.
When turning on your system for the first time,
press and hold down the (power) button for
five seconds. When the power comes on, the
(PS) button will light up blue.
If you need to charge the system, see
"Charging" on the back of this guide.
Begin to set up your PS Vita system.
To start making initial settings, drag your finger from the top right to the bottom left of the touchscreen
(peel the screen) as shown in the figure on the left.
Touchscreen gestures
Flick
Flick lightly
Drag
Slide while touching
Tap
Touch lightly and
then raise your finger
Select your language, time
zone, and the date and time.
Drag lists of items to scroll and find your choice.
Tap an item to select it, and then tap [Next].
To scroll quickly, flick the list of items.
Link your Sony Entertainment
Network account to your PS
Vita system.
If you already have an account
You need an Internet connection to link your
Sony Entertainment Network account to your PS
Vita system and access PlayStation
®
Network
services. If you cannot connect to the Internet,
you must set up your system as explained in "If
you do not have an account".
Tap [Yes, I do], [Use], and then tap [Next].
Connect to the Internet by selecting an
access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.
Enter your Sony Entertainment Network
account information. Tap the text entry field,
and then enter text using the keyboard that
appears.
Connecting to the Internet
When an Internet connection is required, your system automatically searches for Wi-Fi access points,
and then the Wi-Fi settings screen appears. Find a location where you can connect to a Wi-Fi access
point. For details about connecting to a Wi-Fi access point, refer to the access point documentation
or contact the service provider or person who set it up.
If you do not have an account
Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PlayStation
®
Network services. To make full use of
PlayStation
®
Network features, you must sign up for a Sony Entertainment Network account.
Tap [No, I don't], and then tap [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Network and PlayStation
®
Store are subject to terms of use and are not available in all countries
and languages. See eu.playstation.com/legal for details. A wireless or mobile internet connection is required.
Users are responsible for broadband internet connection fees. Users must be 7 years or older and users
under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content and/or services. If you are setting up the
PS Vita system for a child, please use a sub-account and the parental control features.
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Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your
PS Vita system, depending on the system software version in use.
Also, the illustrations and screen images used in this guide may vary from the actual product.
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Access points found
Home screen
PCH-1102/1103 Series
After completing step 4, set up
your PS Vita system to use a
mobile network.
With a SIM card installed, your PS Vita
system connects to a mobile network. Set up
the mobile network connection by following
the on-screen instructions. If several APN
settings are displayed or if a PIN code is
required to unlock your SIM card, refer to the
SIM card’s manual.
To make these settings at a later time, after
completing initial setup, tap (Network
Operator) on the home screen.
PCH-1102/1103 Series
Connecting to the Internet using a
mobile network
If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access
point, close the Wi-Fi Settings screen. If the
SIM card allows Internet access without
additional steps, your system automatically
connects to the Internet via the mobile
network. Refer to the manual in the SIM
package for details.
Complete initial setup.
Tap [OK] to complete initial setup of your PS Vita system. An introductory video will play. If you
entered your Sony Entertainment Network account information in step 5, a Sony Entertainment
Network sign-in screen appears after the introductory video. Follow the on-screen instructions
to sign in.
You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the home
screen.
PCH-1102/1103 Series
After completing step 1, insert the
SIM card.
SIM card slot cover
SIM card
SIM card tray
Rear view of the system
Quick Start Guide
English
PCH-1002 / PCH-1102
PCH-1003 / PCH-1103
Press down for
5 seconds
Memory card
(front)
Memory card
slot cover
To use your PS Vita system, you need the following types of card media:
Notices
Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the package for
content details.
Some games may require a PS Vita memory card. Refer to the game package or online
compatibility notices for details.
Before you insert or remove a memory card or SIM card, check that the power is off. This
helps prevent data corruption or loss.
Rear view of the system
Playing games and learning in
Welcome Park
Digit Chase
Test your touchscreen
skills with this
number game.
Snap + Slide
Create puzzles from
your photos and
solve them.
In Welcome Park, have fun playing games while
learning the basic features of your PS Vita system.
If a system software update is required after step , select [Set Later] and tap [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.
Memory card for the
PlayStation
®
Vita system
This card stores applications
downloaded from
PlayStation
®
Store, saved data from
games, and other content,
including your photos and music.
SCH-1102/1103 Series
SIM card
You need a compatible SIM card to
access a mobile network.
PlayStation
®
Vita card
This card contains PlayStation
®
Vita
format software.