Sony Handheld Game System 22022 User Manual

PCH-1001 / PCH-1101  
Safety Guide  
4-408-600-12(1)  
 
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
Photosensitivity/Epilepsy/Seizures  
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic  
seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or  
flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on  
a screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic  
seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may  
trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in  
persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you,  
or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had  
seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-  
003.  
If you have questions about this product, visit  
us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer  
Services at 1-800-345-7669. You can also write to:  
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC  
Consumer Services/Technical Support  
IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician  
before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any  
of the following health problems or symptoms:  
PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A.  
• dizziness,  
Declaration of Conformity  
• altered vision,  
Trade Name :  
Model No. :  
Responsible Party :  
Address :  
SONY  
• eye or muscle twitches,  
• loss of awareness,  
• disorientation,  
• seizures, or  
• any involuntary movement or convulsion.  
PCH-1001 and PCH-1101  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
16530 Via Esprillo  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A  
858-942-2230  
Telephone No. :  
RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR  
PHYSICIAN.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and  
RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood  
of a seizure  
• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from  
your face.  
• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita system. Take a 15-minute  
break during each hour of play.  
• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.  
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• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been  
qualified with the system per this standard. Use of an  
unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire,  
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.  
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local  
regulations.  
• Avoid dropping the PS Vita system or battery. If the PS Vita  
system or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface,  
and the user suspects damage, contact SCEA Consumer  
Services.  
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other  
hazard.  
Radio waves  
Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical  
devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause  
malfunctions and possible injuries.  
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your  
physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before  
using the network features.  
• Make sure that the PS Vita system is at least 6 inches (15 cm)  
away from pacemakers when using the network features. If  
you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking  
place, turn off your PS Vita system immediately.  
• Do not use the network features in the following locations:  
– Areas where use of network features is prohibited, such as  
in hospitals. Abide by medical institution regulations when  
using the system on their premises.  
– Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of  
automated equipment.  
• Be careful when using network features inside a car.  
Depending on the type of vehicle, there may be rare  
occasions where the system will affect the vehicle's electronic  
instruments.  
CTIA safety notices  
• This product shall only be connected to CTIA certified  
adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that  
have completed the USB-IF compliance program.  
• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform,  
puncture, or shred.  
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign  
objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other  
liquids, or expose to fire, explosion, or other hazard.  
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• Visit us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer  
Services at 1-800-345-7669 if the device does not operate  
properly.  
Precautions  
Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain  
it for future reference. Parents and guardians of children should  
read this guide and make sure that the child follows all safety  
precautions.  
Use and handling  
• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from  
your face.  
• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita system. To help prevent  
eyestrain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour  
of play.  
• If you experience any of the following health problems,  
discontinue use of the system immediately. If symptoms  
persist, consult with your physician.  
– Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar to motion  
sickness  
– Discomfort or pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears,  
hands or arms  
• Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or  
headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a  
safe level. Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to  
sound normal but can actually be damaging your hearing. If  
you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop  
listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the  
volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. To protect  
your hearing:  
– Limit the amount of time you use earphones or headphones  
at high volume.  
– Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings.  
Safety  
This product has been designed with the highest concern for  
safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has  
the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury.  
To help ensure accident-free operation, follow these guidelines:  
• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.  
• Regularly inspect the AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB  
cable.  
• If your PS Vita system is damaged, do not use it. Unplug the  
AC power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect any  
other cables immediately.  
• Stop use, unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet  
and disconnect any other cables immediately if the device  
functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds  
or smells or if it or the AC adaptor becomes too hot to touch.  
• Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) strongly  
recommends using, with your PS Vita system, only genuine  
Sony AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable that are  
compatible with your model of the PS Vita system. Because  
SCEA cannot assure the safe use and operation of other types  
of AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable, the use of any  
such AC adaptor, AC power cord or USB cable with any PS  
Vita system voids the warranty on the PS Vita system.  
– Lower the volume if you can't hear people speaking near  
you.  
• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small  
children. Small children may swallow the media cards or wrap  
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.  
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the cables/straps around themselves, which may inflict injury  
or cause an accident or a malfunction. Media cards may  
present a choking hazard.  
• Do not use the system while driving or riding a bicycle.  
Looking at the screen or operating the system while driving an  
automobile or riding a bicycle may result in a traffic accident.  
• Do not forcibly twist the PS Vita system or expose the system  
to strong physical shock during gameplay.  
• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of  
the system or accessories.  
• This system has internal parts that use magnets, which may  
affect magnetic recording devices.  
• Take extra care when using the system while walking.  
• Do not use the system or accessories near water.  
• Do not place the system close to items with a magnetic strip,  
such as credit cards.  
• Do not use the system in places where the use of wireless  
communication devices is prohibited, such as on aircraft or in  
hospitals. The radio waves the system emits can affect  
electronic devices and cause them to malfunction, which can  
lead to accidents. When using the system in a medical facility,  
be sure to follow all of the rules of that facility. Also, before  
• Depending on the conditions of use, the system or AC  
adaptor may reach temperatures of 40 °C/104 °F or more. Do  
not touch the system or AC adaptor for an extended period of  
time under these conditions. Extended contact under these  
conditions may cause low-temperature burns*.  
*
Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is in  
contact with objects of relatively low temperatures (40°C or more/  
104°F or more) for an extended period of time.  
using the PS Vita system on an aircraft, go to  
(Settings)  
[Start] [Flight Mode] and select the checkbox. Turn off  
the power during take-off and landing.  
• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable use  
• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.  
• Do not expose the system or accessories to high  
temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.  
• Do not leave the system or accessories in a car with the  
windows closed (particularly in summer).  
• Do not touch the AC power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable or  
the system, if connected to an electrical outlet, during an  
electrical storm.  
• Before plugging in a cable, check that the system connectors  
(such as the USB connector) and the AC adaptor or USB  
cable connectors are clean. If not, wipe the connectors with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
• When the system will not be used for an extended period of  
time, or when cleaning the system, unplug the power cord  
and any other cables.  
• Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or  
steam. Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the  
system or accessories.  
• Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are  
tilted, unstable or subject to vibration.  
• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and  
do not subject the devices to strong physical shock. Do not sit  
on or place heavy objects on top of the PS Vita system as this  
may cause damage.  
• Do not damage the AC adaptor or AC power cord:  
– Do not modify the AC adaptor or AC power cord.  
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– Do not wrap the AC power cord or USB cable around the  
PS Vita system or around the AC adaptor.  
Screen  
– Do not place the AC adaptor or AC power cord near a heat  
source or allow them to get hot.  
• The screen (touchscreen) is made of glass and may crack if  
subjected to excessive force.  
– Do not subject the AC power cord to tension.  
• When using the system, keep the light in the room bright and  
keep as far away from the screen as possible.  
• Don't press your finger on the screen with excessive force.  
Also, do not scrape or scratch the screen with anything hard,  
such as metal, or anything with a sharp tip (such as a pencil  
or your fingernails). Any of these actions may damage or  
break the screen.  
– When disconnecting the AC power cord, hold it by the plug  
and pull straight out from the electrical socket. Never pull by  
the cord and do not pull at an angle.  
– Protect the AC power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, electrical socket and the point  
where they exit from the system.  
• Prolonged contact with water or dust may damage the screen  
and shorten its life.  
– Do not use the PS Vita system or the AC adaptor when they  
are covered by a cloth or in their cases.  
• Black (dark) pixels and continuously lit pixels may appear in  
certain locations on the screen. The appearance of such  
spots is a normal occurrence associated with screens and is  
not a sign of a system malfunction. Screens are made using  
highly precise technology. However, a very small number of  
dark pixels or continuously lit pixels may exist and color  
irregularities or brightness irregularities may be visible on  
each screen. Also, a distorted image may remain on the  
screen for several seconds after the system has been turned  
off.  
• Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or  
inverter. Connecting the AC power cord to a voltage  
transformer for overseas travel or an inverter for use in an  
automobile may cause heat to build up in the AC adaptor and  
may cause burns or a malfunction.  
• Use an electrical outlet that is easily accessible, so the AC  
power cord can be unplugged quickly if the need arises.  
• Direct exposure to sunlight may damage the system's screen.  
Be careful when using the system outdoors or near a window.  
• When using the system in a cold environment, you may notice  
shadows on the graphics or the screen may appear darker  
than usual. This is not a malfunction, and the screen will return  
to normal when the temperature goes up.  
• Do not leave still images displayed on the screen for an  
extended period of time. This may cause a faint image to be  
left permanently on the screen.  
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Left Stick / Right Stick  
Hints  
When using the GPS feature in foreign countries, obey the  
regulations of the country or region where the system is being used.  
Do not use this as a navigation device for an aircraft or ship or for  
mountain climbing or hiking. Doing so could cause an accident  
since the system may be unable to determine your position due to  
measurement errors that may occur or its battery running out.  
• You cannot remove the sticks. If you try to remove them, you  
could injure yourself or damage the system.  
• The sticks cannot be operated by pressing on them. If you  
press on them too hard you can damage them.  
Using Wi-Fi access points  
Positioning  
Perform positioning (calculating position) in as empty and open  
a location as possible with few buildings or other obstructions of  
radio waves. Positioning may take several minutes the first time  
you use the GPS feature or when a long time has elapsed since  
you last performed positioning. If you are unable to receive  
radio waves from the GPS satellite or unable to perform  
positioning for several minutes, move to another location and try  
again.  
When connecting to the Internet using the Wi-Fi feature, the  
system automatically detects nearby access points. An access  
point that you are not authorized to use may be included among  
the detected devices. Only connect to a personal access point  
that you are authorized to use, or one that is available through a  
commercial Wi-Fi service. The user is responsible for all fees  
associated with Wi-Fi access.  
Precautions for Data Communication (PCH-1101 only)  
Hints  
In the following cases, you may be unable to receive radio waves  
from the GPS satellite or the positioning results may contain  
discrepancies.  
User is responsible for connectivity fees. Additional charges  
may be incurred depending on your contract with your mobile  
network operator. In particular, with pay-as-you-go plans and  
when using data roaming services, the additional charges may  
be higher than anticipated. Before transmitting data over a  
mobile network on the PS Vita system, be sure to check the  
contract payment plan and the settings on your system. Contact  
your mobile network operator for details.  
Indoors, underground, or inside a tunnel  
Near a tall building  
When there are objects surrounding the PS Vita system or the  
PS Vita system is inside a carrying bag or case.  
In a dense residential district or street lined with tall buildings  
In an area among dense trees  
Near high voltage power lines  
GPS feature (PCH-1101 only)  
During bad weather  
The positioning precision may worsen, accurate results may not be  
displayed, or errors may occur in position information depending  
on the time or environment where positioning is performed.  
GPS is a system that enables you to know your location by using  
the satellite navigation system of the United States.  
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• Removing the PS Vita card or turning off the PS Vita system  
while it is saving or loading data.  
Location Data  
This device can record its geographical location and can  
associate this location data with other information about you. In  
recording geographical location, the device may save  
information to its memory and it may transmit that information to  
network servers. To limit others' access to this location data,  
refer to the device's location and parental control settings and  
the Online Users' Guide. Use caution when downloading,  
accessing or using location-based applications and services.  
• Removing the memory card while the PS Vita system is turned  
on.  
• Using it in a location that is exposed to static electricity or  
electrical interference.  
If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is  
usually not possible to recover the software or data. It is  
recommended that you regularly back up software and data.  
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and  
affiliates will not be held liable for any damages or injury in the  
case of software or data loss or corruption.  
Region Code  
The PlayStation®Vita format software has region codes  
assigned to each region where the system is sold. On this  
system you can use software for the following regions:  
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. owns or administers some  
or all of the rights to the images and other copyrighted content  
in this guide. Use of the images and other copyrighted content  
(including copying, reproducing, modifying, uploading on a  
network, displaying, transmitting, distributing, licensing,  
selling, and publishing) except as used herein, is prohibited to  
the extent allowed by law.  
Parental Controls  
Take care not to infringe the copyrights and other intellectual  
property rights of others.  
With the PS Vita system, parents and guardians can limit the  
content that children can play and the features that they can use  
as necessary. Refer to the online user's guide for details on  
parental controls.  
Cases and coverings  
When the system is stored in its case or is otherwise covered,  
either turn off the power or put the system in the standby mode.  
If you use it while it is in its case or when it is covered, heat may  
build up and cause damage to the system.  
Recorded data  
Do not use the memory card for the PlayStation®Vita system or  
PlayStation®Vita card in the following ways, as doing so may  
result in data loss or corruption:  
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Cleaning the exterior surface, screen and camera area  
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
Never disassemble the system or accessories  
Use the PS Vita system and accessories according to the  
instructions in this manual. No authorization for the analysis or  
modification of the system, or the analysis and use of its circuit  
configurations, is provided. Disassembling will void the system  
warranty. Additionally, there is a risk of fire, electrical shock or  
malfunction.  
• Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior  
surface, screen and camera area.  
• Do not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe the  
system.  
Cleaning the connectors  
If the PS Vita system connectors or the USB cable connectors  
get dirty, signals may not be sent or received properly. Also, if  
the headphone connector gets dirty, you may experience noise  
of interruptions in the sound. Wipe the connectors with a dry,  
soft cloth to keep them clean.  
Use in other countries  
Depending on the country or region, there are limitations on the  
use of certain types of radio signals. In some cases, use of the  
system's network feature may lead to a fine or other penalty.  
Contact with other objects  
Observe the following precaution so that the surface of the  
PS Vita system does not become discolored or damaged:  
Do not allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber  
or vinyl products for an extended period of time.  
When moisture condensation occurs  
If the PS Vita system is brought directly from a cold location to a  
warm one, moisture may condense inside the system and cause  
it to operate improperly.  
Should this occur, turn off and unplug the system. Do not use  
the PS Vita system until the moisture evaporates (this may take  
several hours). If the system still does not operate properly, visit  
us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer  
Services at 1-800-345-7669 for assistance.  
Battery life  
The built-in battery has a limited life span. Battery duration will  
decrease with repeated usage and age. When battery duration  
becomes noticeably short, contact SCEA Consumer Services  
for information regarding battery replacement services*.  
Care and cleaning of exterior surfaces  
*
This service conforms to the provisions of "LIMITED HARDWARE  
For safety reasons, unplug the AC power cord from the  
electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables before  
cleaning.  
Hint  
Battery life span varies depending on how the battery is stored and  
on the conditions of use, including long-term environmental factors  
such as temperature.  
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SOLD AS IS OR WITH ALL FAULTS, OR CONSUMABLES  
(SUCH AS BATTERIES). PROOF OF PURCHASE IN THE FORM  
OF A BILL OF SALE OR RECEIPTED INVOICE WHICH IS  
EVIDENCE THAT THE UNIT IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY  
PERIOD MUST BE PRESENTED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY  
SERVICE.  
LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND  
LIABILITY  
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) warrants to  
the original purchaser that each of the constituent products of  
this PS Vita system shall be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of  
purchase (the "Warranty Period"). If one or more of the above-  
identified products is determined to be defective during the  
Warranty Period, SCEA's liability shall be limited to the repair or  
replacement of this product with a new or factory recertified  
product at SCEA's option. For the purpose of this Limited  
Warranty, "factory recertified" means a product that has been  
returned to its original specifications. You must visit  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS  
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE  
CONSUMER. ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO  
EVENT SHALL SCEA BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES OR  
PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN  
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT  
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF  
us.playstation.com/support or call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a  
return authorization and shipping instructions.  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU.  
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS  
USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA  
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME  
ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND  
POWER SUPPLY DEVICES) OR OTHERWISE NOT  
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT; (b) IS USED FOR  
COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL) OR IS  
MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (c) IS DAMAGED BY ACTS  
OF GOD, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, WEAR  
AND TEAR, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES  
UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP;  
(d) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR  
REMOVED; (e) HAS HAD THE WARRANTY SEAL ON THE  
SYSTEM ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED; OR (f) IF AN  
UNAUTHORIZED PROGRAM IS USED TO ALTER THE SYSTEM  
SOFTWARE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PRODUCTS  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to  
province. This warranty is valid only in the United States and  
Canada.  
The warranty offered by Sony Computer Entertainment  
America LLC on your PS Vita system is the same whether or  
not you register your product.  
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Service policy  
SCEA's policy with regards to product servicing is as follows:  
The following measures may be taken during the product  
service process. By submitting for product servicing you agree  
to accept these measures.  
• The PS Vita system software will be updated.  
• Protective stickers or seals that have been placed on the  
system by customers may be removed.  
• PS Vita system settings may be changed.  
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3 Restore the PS Vita system  
Restore the PS Vita system settings to their default values and  
delete all of the data in system memory. If you do not restore the  
PS Vita system, a third party may be able to gain access to and  
use your personal information and credit card number.  
Before disposing of or transferring  
your PS Vita system  
Tap  
(Settings)  
[Start]  
[Format]  
[Restore the  
Before disposing of or giving your PS Vita system to a third party  
for any reason, deactivate your system and delete all the data  
on your system. This will help prevent unauthorized access to or  
use of your credit card or other personal details.  
PS Vita System] and follow the on-screen instructions to  
complete the operation.  
Notice  
SCEA shall not be liable for any direct and indirect,  
consequential, or special damages, including any damages  
that may arise from unauthorized access to or use of the data.  
1 Back up your data  
You can back up your PS Vita system data to a PlayStation®3  
system or a computer using  
(Content Manager). Back up  
your data as necessary. For details about backing up data, refer  
to the user's guide.  
Before disposing of the system  
Hint  
The PS Vita system is made of plastics, metals and a Lithium-ion  
battery. Follow local regulations when disposing of the system.  
Sony products can be recycled for free in the United States and  
Canada by dropping the product off at a number of nationwide  
for details.  
You can restore the backed up data to a new PS Vita system using  
(Content Manager).  
2 Deactivate the system  
The system cannot be deactivated after it is given away or  
disposed of. The number of PS Vita systems that can be  
activated on one PlayStation®Network account is limited, so  
deactivate the system before disposing of it. For details about  
system activation, refer to the user's guide.  
Deactivate each content category by going to  
[Start] [PlayStation®Network] [System Activation]  
and tapping the content categories.  
Notice  
Never remove the screws and never remove the battery from the  
system. Tampering with the system will void the warranty and  
result in refusal of service from SCEA. For details, see "LIMITED  
(Settings)  
page 12).  
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PS Vita card slot  
Memory card slot  
SIM card slot (PCH-1101 only)  
Multi-use port  
Headset jack  
Accessory port  
Specifications  
Main slots and  
connectors  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Depending on the software version in use, the system may  
operate differently than described in this manual.  
Battery:  
Type Built-in, rechargeable Lithium-  
ion battery  
PlayStation®Vita system  
Power source  
Power rating  
DC 3.7 V, 2210 mAh  
AC adaptor:  
5 inches (16:9), 960 × 544, OLED, multi-  
touch capacitive touchscreen  
Approximately 16,770,000 colors  
displayed  
Screen  
DC 5.0 V  
Maximum power  
consumption  
Rear touch pad  
Cameras  
Capacitive multi-touch pad  
Approx. 6 W (when charging)  
Front camera, rear camera  
Maximum resolution:  
640 × 480 (VGA)  
Approx. 182.0 × 18.6 × 83.5 mm /  
7.2 × 0.8 × 3.3 in  
(width × height × depth)  
External dimensions  
Weight  
(excluding largest projection)  
Built-in stereo speakers  
Built-in microphone  
Sound  
PCH-1001:  
Approx. 260 g / 9.2 oz  
PCH-1101:  
Six-axis motion sensing system (three-  
axis gyroscope, three-axis  
accelerometer),  
Approx. 279 g / 9.9 oz  
Sensors  
Location  
Three-axis electronic compass  
Operating  
environment  
temperature  
5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F  
Built-in GPS (PCH-1101 only)  
Supports Wi-Fi location service  
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Network features  
Estimated battery duration  
Portable modem (data transmission):  
HSDPA/HSUPA  
GSM/GPRS/EDGE  
*1*2  
Mobile network  
(PCH-1101 only)  
Game  
Approx. 3 - 5 hours  
*1  
Video playback  
Approx. 5 hours  
Approx. 9 hours  
Wi-Fi  
IEEE 802.11b/g/n support*  
*1*3  
Playing music  
Bluetooth®  
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR compliant  
*1 When the screen brightness is set to the default setting, the  
Bluetooth® feature is not being used, and headphones are being  
used.  
*
802.11n is supported only for a 1 × 1 configuration.  
*2 When the network feature is not being used.  
*3 When the system enters standby mode during music playback,  
while music continues playing.  
AC adaptor  
Input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
DC 5 V, 1500 mA (1.5 A)  
Hint  
Output  
Battery duration may vary depending on screen brightness, how  
network features (mobile network/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®) are being used,  
and the type of content being played.  
Approx. 45 × 22 × 68 mm /  
1.8 × 0.9 × 2.7 in  
(width × height × depth)  
(excludes largest projection)  
External dimensions  
Weight  
System software  
Approx. 51 g / 1.8 oz  
The system software included within this product is subject to a  
limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to  
scei.co.jp/psvita-eula for further details.  
Estimating the battery charge time*  
Charging with the AC  
adaptor  
Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes  
*
When charging a battery with no charge remaining.  
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Copyright and trademarks  
"
" and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc. Also, "  
"LIVEAREA" are trademarks of the same company.  
" and  
"SONY" and "  
Corporation.  
" are registered trademarks of Sony  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the  
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc. is under license. Other trademarks  
and trade names are those of their respective owners.  
3G/Wi-Fi model is powered by Qualcomm.  
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective  
owners.  
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User's Guide  
To read the User's Guide, tap [User's Guide] on the  
(Settings)  
LiveArea™ screen. An internet connection is needed to read the  
User's Guide.  
You can also read the User's Guide on a PC by visiting the following  
website:  
manuals.playstation.net/document/  
Support website  
us.playstation.com/PSVITAqsg  
Visit the Support Knowledge Center for additional details and  
technical information regarding your PS Vita system.  
System update website  
us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/psvita  
Visit the System Update website for information about PS Vita  
system software updates.  
© 2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.  
Printed in China  
 

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