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Instructions for the PSP

The PSP is a portable gaming device that also features multimedia functions including audio and video playback, web browsing and photo viewing. Using the directional pad, navigating the PSP interface is easy thanks to the PSP bar (also referred to as the XMB), a horizontal bar that houses all PSP options and sub-menus. Unless you're using the PSP Go (which comes with a large internal hard drive), you will need to add a Memory Stick Duo to the PSP if you want to add content such as music or movies to the PSP.

Things You'll Need

Memory Stick Duo

Instructions

Playing Games
- 1
  Turn the PSP on.
- 2
  Open the UMD disc cover. Insert the UMD with the UDMB label facing the back of the PSP. The UMD will only go on one way, so you'll know when it's in or not.
- 3
  Scroll to the "Games" menu on the XMB menu. A thumbnail displaying a video of the game you inserted will be displayed. Select the thumbnail to start the game.
Adding Music and Movies
- 4
  Turn on the PSP. Insert the Memory Stick Duo into the PSP's "Memory" slot. If you're using a PSP Go, this is not necessary.
- 5
  Connect the PSP to your computer using the USB sync cable. From the XMB menu, scroll to the "Settings" sub-menu. Select "USB Connection" to place the PSP in USB mode. Your computer will detect the PSP.
- 6
  Click the "Start" button in the Windows task bar. Click "Computer."
- 7
  Double click the "PSP/Removable Disk" icon. A list of folders (such as Music/Audio and Movie/Video) on the PSP will be displayed.
- 8
  Drag and drop the movies you want on the PSP into the "Movie/Video" folder. The PSP supports MP4 and AVI video formats. Drag and drop the music you want on the PSP into the "Music/Audio" folder. The PSP supports MP3, ATRAC, WAV, and WMA audio formats.

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