Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Unboxing Your Vita

Understanding the Vita Models

Breaking Down the Components

Charging the Vita

Using the AC Adapter

Using the USB

Setting Up Your Vita

Beginning First-Time Setup

Operating the Vita

Standby Mode and Powering On or Off

Understanding Card Media

Memory Cards

PlayStation Vita Cards

SIM Card

Understanding Your Warranty

Accessorizing Your Vita

Cases

Screen Protectors

Docks

Headphones

Styluses

2 Understanding and Working with the Interface Screens

Unlock Screen

Changing the Unlock Screen Wallpaper

Home Screen

Examining Your Vita’s Preinstalled Apps

Getting Into Edit Mode

Moving App and Game Icons

Deleting an App or Game

Changing the Home Screen Wallpaper

Obtaining Vita Wallpaper Online

LiveArea Screen

Application Screen

Info Bar

Index Screen

Playing in Welcome Park

Digit Chase

Snap + Slide

Skate Axis

Sound Loop

Hello Face

3 Settings and Networking on Your Vita

LiveArea Screen for Settings

Flight Mode

System Update

Connecting Over Wi-Fi or 3G

Connecting to a PlayStation 3

Connecting to a Computer

Network

Deleting a Bluetooth Device

Finding IMEI and ICCID Numbers

Purchasing a Data Plan Using Your Vita

Purchasing a Data Plan Via a Web Browser

Checking Usage Period for Your DataConnect Pass

PlayStation Network

Setting Up an Account on Your Vita

Adding an Existing PlayStation Account

Signing In to Your Account

Signing Out of Your Account

Account Information

Application Data Management

Notifications

Sound & Display

Location Data

Security

Checking an Apps Restriction Level

Date & Time

Language

System

Format

Power Save Settings

Using Safe Mode to Troubleshoot

4 Getting Oriented with Near and Maps

Accessing Near and Enabling Location Data

Touring Near’s LiveArea and Application Screens

Near LiveArea Screen

Near Application Screen

Near Settings

Location Data

Sharing Settings

Establishing Private Zones

Unit of Distance

Game Good Settings

Delete All “Near” Data

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Getting Out and About

Out-and-About History Screen

Out-and-About Radar Screen

Out-and-About and Local Charts

Players’ Voice Screen

Checking on Friends

Viewing Discoveries

Working with Profiles

Sending Friend Requests

Updating Your Avatar and Profile

Finding Your Way with the Maps App

Accessing Maps for the First Time

Maps LiveArea Screen

Maps Application Screen

Searching for a Location

Accessing the Information Screen for a Search Result

Obtaining Directions

Placing a User Flag

Deleting a User Flag

Bookmarking a Location

Hiding a Bookmarked Location

Viewing a Bookmarked Location

Viewing Search History for Locations and Directions

Editing Bookmarks and Search Histories

Working with Maps Settings

5 Shopping in the PlayStation Store

Navigating the Online Shop

Examining the Store

Understanding Content Items

Downloading Content

Paying for Purchases

Adding Funds

Managing Sub Account Funds

Checking PlayStation Store Usage

Redownloading Content

6 Exploring Social Apps

Getting to Know the Party App

Party LiveArea and Party and Application Screens

Creating Parties

Joining Parties

Conducting Text Chats

Recommending a Friend

Approving Recommended Persons

Using the Friends App

Friends LiveArea and Application Screens

Sending Friend Requests

Blocking Individuals

Unblocking Individuals

Group Messaging with Friends

LiveArea Screen

Sending Messages

Managing Messages

Connecting and Sharing with Facebook

Facebook LiveArea Screen

Navigating the Facebook App

Sharing and Discovering with Twitter

Twitter LiveArea Screen

Authorizing LiveTweet

Navigating LiveTweet

Checking in with foursquare

foursquare LiveArea Screen

Getting a Handle on foursquare

Making the Call with Skype

Getting Started with Skype

Examining the Skype Application

7 Surfing with the Internet Browser

Using the LiveArea Screen for the Browser

Surfing the Web

Entering Web Addresses

Working with Pages

Opening Multiple Browser Windows

Saving Images

Uploading Files

Working with Bookmarks and Browsing History

Adding Bookmarks

Opening a Bookmark

Organizing Bookmarks

Viewing Your Browsing History

Browser Settings

8 Managing Media with Content Manager

Using LiveArea Screen for Content Manager

Working with a Computer

Installing Content Manager Assistant for Windows

Installing Content Manager Assistant for Macintosh

Copying and Deleting Content

Backing Up and Restoring Content

Working with a PlayStation 3

Copying and Deleting Content

Backing Up and Restoring Content

Deleting Outdated Backups

9 Gaming on Your Vita

Trophies

Using LiveArea for Trophies

Synchronizing Trophies

Viewing Vita Trophies

Viewing Trophies for All Systems

Remote Play with the PlayStation 3

Using LiveArea Screen for Remote Play

Registering Your Vita with a PlayStation 3

Playing Remotely via PlayStation 3 Wi-Fi

Playing Remotely via the Internet

Enabling PlayStation 3 Remote Start

Controlling the PlayStation 3

Other Interactions with the PlayStation 3

Cross-Platform Play

Cross-Controller

Cross-Save

Cross-Goods

Companion Apps

Must-Play Vita Games

Must-Play PlayStation Minis Games

Must-Play PlayStation One Games

Must-Play PlayStation Portable Games

10 Snapping Pictures and Video with the Cameras

Viewing the Photos LiveArea Screen

Getting into Shooting Mode

Taking Photos

Capturing Video

Looking at Viewing Mode

Examining the Thumbnails Screen

Deleting Images and Videos

Viewing Individual Photos and Videos

Adjusting Slideshow Settings

Cropping Photos

Sharing Photos

Getting to Know Flickr

Examining the Flickr LiveArea Screen

Touring the Flickr Interface

Browsing Photos with Flickr

Uploading Images to Flickr

Taking a Picture and Uploading It

Uploading a Stored Photo

Adding Tags and Information to Your Photos

Tweaking Flickr’s Layout on Vita

11 Viewing Video Content

Understanding the Videos App

Examining the Videos LiveArea Screen

Playing Video via the Videos App

Controlling Playback with Buttons

Adjusting Video Settings

Watching Netflix

Getting Started with the Netflix App

Navigating the Netflix App

Watching YouTube with the YouTube App

Video Sharing with Niconico

Getting Started with Niconico

Navigating the Niconico App

12 Tuning in to Music

Understanding the Music App

Examining the Music LiveArea Screen

Listening to Music via the Music App

Playing Music in the Background

Getting to Know Music Unlimited

Signing Up for Music Unlimited

Disabling Auto-Renewal

Understanding the Music Unlimited Interface

Making Songs Available Offline

Getting Help with Your PlayStation Vita

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