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Instructions
Connect the power input into the PSP and plug it into the wall. A small orange light will illuminate on the console to show that it is charging. This step isn't always necessary, but it is recommended when the battery is low or when you are operating the console for the very first time.
Slide the on switch found on the side of the console up and release it. The console will power on and take you to the Home screen, also referred to as the XMB (cross media bar).
Open the UMD (universal media disc) compartment on the back of the console to insert a game or UMD movie. On the PSP-1000, you will have to flip a switch on the top of the console to open the tray. On later models, you pull it open with your finger. Close the compartment when the disc is in.
Use the directional pad to navigate through the menus and select the options you want by pressing the X button. You can use Circle to cancel and back out of menus. If the UMD you inserted doesn't load right away, you can find it under the Game menu on the XMB.
Power off the console by pushing the on switch up and holding it until the console powers down completely.