To connect your PSP to an audio device, such as a stereo, all you require is a “headphone to phono” cable. Simply connect the headphone socket to your PSP and connect the phono end to your stereo, in the audio in port. To use this cablem your stereo must have a “audio in” port. Alternatively, you can connect it to an amplifier or speaker.
The US and European PSP bundle is exactly the same as the JAP bundle, except it comes with English instructions, demo disc, and a cleaning cloth. Depending on when and where you get your PSP, it might also have a different firmware version. New PSP consoles will have the latest firmware version available. The contents of the Demo Disk may also vary depending on time of purchase.
Some people suggest that JAP PSPs have a better TFT Screen than US or European PSP, but this is not the case. Any TFT screen is just as likely to get dead/stuck pixels.
Yes, there are many programs available that will convert video files to a PSP compatible format. Playback time depends on which version of the memory stick you have (32 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB) and the bitrate that you encode the movie (the higher the bit rate, the better quality the movie). Download PSP Video 9 from our Download Section.
To be able to save bookmarks, you must have the “SYSTEM” folder in your “PSP” folder. A quick way to correct this is to format your Memory Card, but remember to backup your data first!
Your browser will display a low memory error if your cache is full. To disable this error, simply disable the use of your cache by changing the settings. The disadvantage is that each page will need to be loaded as it will not be stored locally.
You can increase the size of your cache, but in the end, it will cause the same problem. For the time being, it is best to disable cache. Hopefully Sony will release a fix for this error!
If the error persists, you can manually empty the cache. The error normally occurs when you try to load a large page or image.
Firmware 3.10+
On Firmware 3.10 and greater, you can enable the [Conserve Memory] option from the[View Settings] menu to prevent the Low Memory Error from occuring. The [Conserve Memory] option enables you to view a Web page that contains a larger amount of data because less memory is used to display the page.
The PSP has a hibernate mode, which saves your exact position when you turn off the console. When you turn on the console, you will be in the exact same position, whether in the PSP system menus, or actually playing a game.
If your battery dies, all unsaved data will be lost. If the green power LED on your PSP is flashing, it is best to save your game, as this indicates low battery.
To hibernate your PSP, simply push the power switch up for no more than 1 second. To turn off your PSP completely, hold the power switch up for 3 seconds.
Press the “HOME” button during any game. A menu will come up asking if you want to return to the system menu. On the top right corner is the battery indicator along with the date and time. The power indicator light will blink when the battery is running low.
You can save any type of files you want to a memory stick. It really doesn’t matter. However, remember that the PSP can only recognize/read certain formats stored in certain locations. It will ignore all other file types.
PHOTO
MUSIC
VIDEO
It might be able to read more file formats in the future, but this depends on future firmware releases.
Yes, you can take your game saves from the Memory Card and upload them to a webserver or email them.
To do this, simply connect your PSP to a PC/Mac using a USB cable (Or you can use a card reader to directly read the Memory Card). Access the “SAVEDATA” folder, found in the “PSP” folder, and ZIP the game save that you want. Then upload it or email it!
The lithium-ion battery offers a play time of 4 to 7 hours for games, 3 to 5 hours for movies, and approx 10 hours for music. In order to get at least 6 hours for gaming, and 5 hours for movies, you will need to be using headphones with the volume turned down to less than half, the backlight turned down to the minimum setting, and the wireless LAN mode should be turned off.
The PSP has many power-save options that should be configured correctly to ensure you get the most out of your battery.
If you find that the standard battery isn’t enough, you can purchase additional batteries or portable chargers from £15 – £35.
