Sony PlayStation Vita PCH-1101 Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

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PCH-1001 / PCH-1101

Using your PlayStation®Vita system for the first time
Welcome to your PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. 
To use your PS Vita system, you need the following types of card media:

Notices
 Some models of the PS Vita system come with card media included. Refer to the package for content details.
 Before you insert or remove a memory card or SIM card, check that the power is off. This helps prevent data corruption or loss.

 (power) button

  Insert the memory card.

  Turn on your PS Vita system.

When turning on your system for the first time, 
press and hold down the   (power) button for 
five seconds. When the power comes on, the 

 (PS) button will light up blue once.

If you need to charge the system, see 
"Charging" on the back of this guide.

  Begin to set up your PS Vita system.

To start making initial settings, peel the screen with your finger from the top right to the bottom left as 
shown in the figure on the left.

Touchscreen gestures

Tap
Touch lightly and 
then raise your finger

Drag
Slide while touching

Flick
Flick lightly

  Select your language, time 

zone, and the date and time.

Drag lists of items to scroll and find your choice. 
Tap an item to select it, and then tap [Next].  
To scroll quickly, flick the list of items.

  Link your PlayStation®Network 

account to your PS Vita 
system.

If you already have an account
You need an Internet connection to link your 
PlayStation®Network account to your PS Vita 
system. Find a location where you can connect 
to a Wi-Fi access point. If you cannot connect to 
the Internet, you must set up your system as 
explained in "If you do not have an account".

Tap [Yes, I do], [Use], and then tap [Next].

Connect to the Internet by selecting an 

access point on the Wi-Fi settings screen.

Enter your PlayStation®Network account 

information. Tap the text entry field, and then 
enter text using the keyboard that appears.

Connecting to the Internet
When an Internet connection is required, your system automatically searches for Wi-Fi access points, 
and then the Wi-Fi settings screen appears. For details about connecting to a Wi-Fi access point, 
refer to the access point documentation or contact the service provider or person who set it up.

If you do not have an account
Set up your PS Vita system for trial use of PlayStation®Network services. To make full use of 
PlayStation®Network features, you must sign up for a PlayStation®Network account.

Tap [No, I don't], and then tap [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your 
PS Vita system, depending on the system software version in use. Also, the illustrations and screen images 
used in this guide may vary from the actual product.

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PCH-1101 Series

SIM card

You need a compatible SIM card to access 
a mobile network.

Memory card for the 

PlayStation®Vita system

This card stores applications downloaded 
from PlayStation®Store, saved data from 
games, and other content, including your 
photos and music.

PlayStation®Vita card

This card contains PlayStation®Vita format 
software. For some games, the PS Vita  
card also stores saved data and  
additional content.

PlayStation®Network offers great online features, such as shopping at PlayStation®Store and 
communicating with friends.
Use these applications when you are connected to PlayStation®Network.

PS Store

Find and download the latest 

games and videos.

near

Discover what games friends 
and players in the vicinity are 

playing.

Party

Chat with friends and other 

players who use PS Vita 

systems.

Access points found

Playing games and 

learning in Welcome Park

In Welcome Park, have fun playing games 
while learning the basic features of your PS 
Vita system.

Digit Dash

Test your touchscreen 

skills with this  

number game.

Pic-Saw

Create puzzles from 

your photos and  

solve them.

Home screen

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After completing step 4, set up 

your PS Vita system to use a 

mobile network.

With a SIM card installed, the next step is to 
set up your PS Vita system to use a mobile 
network. Follow the on-screen instructions to 
complete the settings.

To make these settings at a later time, after 
completing initial setup, tap [Network 
Operator] on the home screen.

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Connecting to the Internet using a 

mobile network

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access 
point, close the Wi-Fi settings screen. The 
system will instead use the mobile network.

  Complete initial setup.

Tap [OK] to complete initial setup of your PS Vita system. An introductory video will play. If you 
entered your PlayStation®Network account information in step 5, a PlayStation®Network sign-in screen 
appears after the introductory video. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.

You can change settings later from 

 (Settings) on the home screen.

You can access applications for the PS Vita system from the home 

screen.

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After completing step 1, insert the 

SIM card.

Some models of the PS Vita system come 
with the SIM card already installed. Refer to 
the package for details.

SIM card slot cover
SIM card

SIM card tray

Memory card
(front)

Memory card 
slot cover

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