Sony PCH-1002 Leaflet

Turn your PS Vita system over, open the memory 
card slot cover, and then insert a memory card.

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.

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

To start making initial settings, drag your finger from the top right to the bottom left of the touchscreen 
(peel the screen) as shown in the figure on the left.

Flick lightly

Slide while touching

Touch lightly and 
then raise your finger

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.

You need an Internet connection to link your 
Sony Entertainment Network account to your PS 
Vita system and access PlayStation

®

Network 

services. 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 Sony Entertainment 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. Find a location where you can connect to a Wi-Fi access 
point. 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.

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 Sony Entertainment Network account.

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

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PlayStation

®

Network and PlayStation

®

Store are subject to terms of use and are not available in all countries 

and languages. See eu.playstation.com/legal for details. A wireless or mobile internet connection is required. 
Users are responsible for broadband internet connection fees. Users must be 7 years or older and users 
under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content and/or services. If you are setting up the 
PS Vita system for a child, please use a sub-account and the parental control features.

" ", "PlayStation" and "

" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  

"

" and "LIVEAREA" are trademarks of the same company.

"SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"Sony Entertainment Network" is a trademark of the same company.

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.

©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.   Printed in China

Access points found

Home screen

With a SIM card installed, your PS Vita 
system connects to a mobile network. Set up 
the mobile network connection by following 
the on-screen instructions. If several APN 
settings are displayed or if a PIN code is 
required to unlock your SIM card, refer to the 
SIM card’s manual.

To make these settings at a later time, after 
completing initial setup, tap 

 (Network 

Operator) on the home screen.

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access 
point, close the Wi-Fi Settings screen. If the 
SIM card allows Internet access without 
additional steps, your system automatically 
connects to the Internet via the mobile 
network. Refer to the manual in the SIM 
package for details.

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

SIM card slot cover
SIM card

SIM card tray

Rear view of the system

PCH-1002 / PCH-1102
PCH-1003 / PCH-1103

Press down for 
5 seconds

Memory card
(front)

Memory card 
slot cover

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.

  Some games may require a PS Vita memory card. Refer to the game package or online 

compatibility notices for 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.

Rear view of the system

Digit Chase
Test your touchscreen 
skills with this  
number game.

Snap + Slide
Create puzzles from 
your photos and  
solve them.

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

If a system software update is required after step , select [Set Later] and tap [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.

This card stores applications 
downloaded from 
PlayStation

®

Store, saved data from 

games, and other content, 
including your photos and music.

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

This card contains PlayStation

®

Vita 

format software.