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Charging the battery

The built-in battery has a limited life span. Battery 
duration will decrease with repeated usage and age. 
When battery duration becomes noticeably short, contact 
SCEA Consumer Services (

 back cover).

Battery life span varies depending on how the battery is stored 
and the conditions of use, including long-term environmental 
factors such as temperature.

Charging with an AC adaptor
The system’s battery can be charged using an AC 
adaptor. Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor, and 
then connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet. 
For details, see "Charging the battery" (

 page 20).

Charging with a USB device
When you turn on the PSP

®

 system and then connect it to 

a device equipped with a USB connector (such as a PC), 
the system’s battery will begin charging. While the 
battery is charging, the POWER indicator will be lit in 
orange and [USB Mode] will be displayed on the screen.

 You cannot charge the PSP

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 system using a USB device while 

playing a game or performing other operations. Use the AC 
adaptor to charge the battery in such situations.

 To switch to USB mode manually, select 

 (Settings)   

 (USB Connection).

 Charging may take longer when the system is turned on during 

charging or when a USB device is used for charging.

 You may not be able to charge the battery if the USB device or 

the USB hub does not provide enough power for charging. Try 
connecting to a different USB device or a different USB 
connector on the device.