Step-by-step instructions with callouts to PlayStation Vita images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into problems with your PlayStation Vita. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your PlayStation Vita. Full-Color, Step-by-Step Tasks Show You How to Have Maximum Fun with Your PlayStation Vita!

Unbox your PS VitaTM, get connected, and start having fun, fast
Master PS Vita's built-in and downloadable apps, from games to social media
Discover hot new PS Vita games-and play PlayStation classics, too
Chat with groups of friends in real time-even if they're playing different games
Leave gifts for nearby gamers to find and play with or launch neighborhood competitions
Post on Facebook and Twitter right from your PS Vita
Use "augmented reality" cameras to embed yourself into the game
Make the most of PS Vita's advanced HTML5 web browser
Take great photos and videos with PS Vita's built-in cameras
Control your PS3 from your PS Vita-even if you're thousands of miles away
Transform your PS Vita into a world-class music player
Get instant walking or driving directions from Google Maps
Set parental controls to protect your kids
Create Privacy Zones so other gamers don't know what you're doing
Buy or rent videos from the PlayStation Store
Safely back up your PS Vita on your PC, Mac, or PS3
Solve PS Vita and connectivity problems fast and get back to having fun

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Bill Loguidice is a top business, technology, staffing, and creative professional, a noted videogame historian and subject matter expert, and a critically acclaimed author. Bill is also the cofounder and managing director for the online publication, Armchair Arcade, one of PC Magazine's Top 100 Websites.

As a renowned videogame and computer historian and collector, Bill personally owns and maintains more than 400 different systems from the 1970s to the present day, including a large volume of associated software, accessories, and literature. It is from these great resources and his sincere passion for the topic that Bill is often called upon to provide subject matter expertise to both public and private media interests.

Bill has coauthored numerous books, including My Xbox: Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE; Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario, and the Most Influential Games of All Time; Wii Fitness For Dummies; and Motorola ATRIX For Dummies. He is also a writer and producer on the feature film documentary from Lux Digital Pictures, Gameplay: The Story of the Videogame Revolution.

Website: www.armchairarcade.com

Christina T. Loguidice is a scientific, technical, and medical editor and writer. Over her publishing career, she has overseen numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and healthcare technology magazines, including Surgical Rounds, Cardiology Review, Resident & Staff Physician, Oncology Net Guide, and OncNurse. Christina is currently the editorial director of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging and Clinical Geriatric s, both of which are monthly peer-reviewed clinical journals that reach geriatricians and healthcare providers caring for elderly persons, including in the long-term care setting. She reports from several medical conventions annually.

Christina has always had an interest in technology and in fitness and nutrition. She is the coauthor of Wii Fitness For Dummies and My Xbox: Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE. She enjoys working out in her home gym with her husband and using the virtual gyms afforded by various gaming platforms.

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1 Getting Started 3
Unboxing Your Vita 4
Understanding the Vita Models 4
Breaking Down the Components 5
Charging the Vita 12
Using the AC Adapter 13
Using the USB 14
Setting Up Your Vita 14
Beginning First-Time Setup 15
Operating the Vita 16
Standby Mode and Powering On or Off 20
Understanding Card Media 20
Memory Cards 20
PlayStation Vita Cards 22
SIM Card 24
Understanding Your Warranty 25
Accessorizing Your Vita 26
Cases 26
Screen Protectors 26
Docks 28
Headphones 28
Styluses 30
2 Understanding and Working with the Interface Screens 33
Unlock Screen 34
Changing the Unlock Screen Wallpaper 34
Home Screen 37
Examining Your Vita's Preinstalled Apps 37
Getting Into Edit Mode 40
Moving App and Game Icons 41
Deleting an App or Game 42
Changing the Home Screen Wallpaper 43
Obtaining Vita Wallpaper Online 44
LiveArea Screen 45
Application Screen 46
Info Bar 47
Index Screen 49
Playing in Welcome Park 49
Digit Chase 51
Snap + Slide 53
Skate Axis 54
Sound Loop 54
Hello Face 55
3 Settings and Networking on Your Vita 57
LiveArea Screen for Settings 58
Flight Mode 59
System Update 59
Connecting Over Wi-Fi or 3G 60
Connecting to a PlayStation 3 61
Connecting to a Computer 62
Network 63
Deleting a Bluetooth Device 67
Finding IMEI and ICCID Numbers 70
Purchasing a Data Plan Using Your Vita 71
Purchasing a Data Plan Via a Web Browser 72
Checking Usage Period for Your DataConnect Pass 72
PlayStation Network 74
Setting Up an Account on Your Vita 75
Adding an Existing PlayStation Account 77
Signing In to Your Account 78
Signing Out of Your Account 79
Account Information 79
Application Data Management 82
Notifications 82
Sound & Display 83
Location Data 84
Security 84
Checking an Apps Restriction Level 85
Date & Time 86
Language 87
System 88
Format 89
Power Save Settings 90
Using Safe Mode to Troubleshoot 91
4 Getting Oriented with Near and Maps 93
Accessing Near and Enabling Location Data 94
Touring Near's LiveArea and Application Screens 96
Near LiveArea Screen 96
Near Application Screen 97
Near Settings 98
Location Data 98
Sharing Settings 99
Establishing Private Zones 101
Unit of Distance 103
Game Good Settings 103
Delete All "Near" Data 103
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy 104
Getting Out and About 104
Out-and-About History Screen 104
Out-and-About Radar Screen 105
Out-and-About and Local Charts 107
Players' Voice Screen 108
Checking on Friends 109
Viewing Discoveries 110
Working with Profiles 111
Sending Friend Requests 113
Updating Your Avatar and Profile 115
Finding Your Way with the Maps App 116
Accessing Maps for the First Time 117
Maps LiveArea Screen 118
Maps Application Screen 118
Searching for a Location 119
Accessing the Information Screen for a Search Result 120
Obtaining Directions 121
Placing a User Flag 122
Deleting a User Flag 123
Bookmarking a Location 124
Hiding a Bookmarked Location 125
Viewing a Bookmarked Location 125
Viewing Search History for Locations and Directions 126
Editing Bookmarks and Search Histories 127
Working with Maps Settings 128
5 Shopping in the PlayStation Store 131
Navigating the Online Shop 132
Examining the Store 133
Understanding Content Items 134
Downloading Content 135
Paying for Purchases 136
Adding Funds 137
Managing Sub Account Funds 138
Checking PlayStation Store Usage 139
Redownloading Content 141
6 Exploring Social Apps 143
Getting to Know the Party App 144
Party LiveArea and Party and Application Screens 144
Creating Parties 146
Joining Parties 148
Conducting Text Chats 150
Recommending a Friend 151
Approving Recommended Persons 152
Using the Friends App 153
Friends LiveArea and Application Screens 153
Sending Friend Requests 154
Blocking Ind…