Sony PlayStation Vita User Manual

This section introduces the basic operations of your PS Vita system and gives hints about how to get the most
from your PS Vita system.
Hardware part names
Types of card media
Charging
Turning your PS Vita system on and off
Touch operations, and sensing orientation and motion
Basic operations
Controlling with buttons on the system
Using the screens
Starting and closing applications
Displaying software manuals
Customizing the home screen
Entering text
Connecting to the Internet
Muting the audio
Adjusting the brightness of the screen
Taking a screenshot
Using menus
Using parental controls
Before disposing of your PS Vita system
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Sony PlayStation Vita Specifications

General

Internal memory	512 MB
Processor model	ARM Cortex-A9
Product color	Black
Main camera resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Audio formats supported	MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, PCM
Image formats supported	BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
Video formats supported	H.264, MPEG4
Main camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP
Aspect ratio	16:9
Display diagonal	5 \
Display resolution	960 x 544 pixels
Display number of colors	16.78 million colors
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Battery capacity	2210 mAh
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	83.5 mm
Width	182 mm
Height	18.6 mm
Weight	260 g

Summary

Basics

Hardware Part Identification

Identifies the physical components and buttons of the PlayStation Vita system.

Supported Card Media Types

Explains the memory card, PS Vita card, and SIM card used by the system.

System Charging Procedures

Provides instructions on how to charge the PS Vita system using AC adaptor and USB.

Powering the System On and Off

Details how to turn the PS Vita on, put it into standby mode, and turn it off completely.

Touch Gestures and Motion Sensing

Explains touch gestures and how motion sensors detect system tilt and orientation.

Core System Operations

Guides on navigating the home screen and LiveArea screens for basic usage.

Button Control Methods

Explains how to use the PS Vita's physical buttons for system navigation and control.

Navigating System Screens

Details the home screen, LiveArea screens, and application screens.

Application Management

Instructions on how to start, pause, resume, and close applications.

Software Manual Access

How to view and navigate application-specific software manuals.

Internet Connection Setup

Guides on connecting to Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks for internet access.