Charging the battery
Battery life
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
the appropriate PSP
™
customer service helpline. Details
are found within the contact information section at
http://eu.playstation.com/help-support/.
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 methods
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 adaptor 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
™
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.