Page 2 - WARNINGS
2 To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For your safety, use only a licensed or genuine Sony AC adaptor for the PS Vita system. Other types may cause fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR: The availa...
Page 3 - IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE
3 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Photosensitivity/Epilepsy/Seizures A very small percentage of...
Page 5 - Before disposing of or transferring; Contents
5 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY . . . . 12 Before disposing of or transferring your PS Vita system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Precautions
6 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. Safety This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any el...
Page 7 - AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable use
7 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 ma...
Page 8 - Screen
8 – Do not wrap the AC power cord or USB cable around the PS Vita system or around the AC adaptor. – Do not place the AC adaptor or AC power cord near a heat source or allow them to get hot. – Do not subject the AC power cord to tension. – When disconnecting the AC power cord, hold it by the plug an...
Page 9 - Left Stick / Right Stick; Using Wi-Fi access points; Positioning; Hints
9 Left Stick / Right Stick • 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 When connecting to the Internet usin...
Page 11 - Cleaning the exterior surface, screen and camera area; Cleaning the connectors; Contact with other objects; Battery life; Hint
11 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 ...
Page 13 - Service policy
13 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 sea...
Page 14 - Back up your data; Deactivate the system; Restore the PS Vita system; Before disposing of the system; Notice
14 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. 1 Back up your data You can back up your PS Vita sy...
Page 15 - Specifications
15 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. PlayStation ® Vita system Specifications Screen 5 inches (16:9), 960 × 544, OLED, multi-touch capacitive touchscreenApproximat...
Page 16 - Network features; AC adaptor; Estimating the battery charge time*; System software
16 Network features * 802.11n is supported only for a 1 × 1 configuration. AC adaptor Estimating the battery charge time* * When charging a battery with no charge remaining. Estimated battery duration *1 When the screen brightness is set to the default setting, the Bluetooth ® feature is not being u...
Page 17 - Copyright and trademarks
17 " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Also, " " and "LIVEAREA" are trademarks of the same company. "SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are ow...
Page 20 - Support website
© 2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in China 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 w...