The Gadget Geek's Guide to Your Sony Playstation Portable

by Ledford, Jerri L.

• ISBN13: 9781598632361
• ISBN10: 1598632361
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-27
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr

Summary

You now own a Sony PSP(TM)-- the hottest portable gaming system on the market. You're probably already playing games and listening to music, but did you know that your PSP is capable of much, much more? Get ready to take a whirlwind tour of your PSP, the awesome features that you already know about, and several others that might take you by surprise! Did you know that you can use your PSP as a flashlight and can add solar power functionality? Each chapter in this Gadget Geek's Guide is a stand-alone tutorial designed to help you use your PSP like a pro. It's your supercharged guide to the amazing things that your PSP is capable of, including ripping and watching movies, setting up a wireless connection, using your PSP as a portable hard drive, and using your PSP as a remote control.

Table of Contents

Beyond the Manual	1	(16)
Getting Started	2	(4)
Setting Up Your PSP	6	(6)
Settings Menu	8	(3)
Formatting the Memory Stick	11	(1)
Entertainment from Photos to Web	12	(5)
Photos	12	(1)
Music	13	(1)
Movies	14	(1)
Games	15	(2)
Meltdown!	17	(8)
Dangerous Downloads	18	(1)
Firmware Follies	18	(1)
Software Sagas	19	(1)
Hardware Headaches	20	(2)
Legalities, Legalities	22	(1)
Conclusion	23	(2)
Get Inside Your PSP	25	(14)
Seeing Spots	26	(1)
PSP Hardware	27	(2)
PSP Software and Updates	29	(10)
What the PSP Should Do	31	(4)
What the PSP Can Do	35	(3)
Alternatives to Downgrading	38	(1)
Surfing the Web PSP Style	39	(14)
Scan for and Set Up a Wireless Connection	40	(2)
Access the Web Browser and Surf the Web	42	(3)
Access the Internet with the Wipe Out Pure Browser	45	(1)
Chat Online with Your PSP	46	(2)
MSN Mobile Messenger	47	(1)
Chat City	48	(1)
Additional Wireless Functionality	48	(5)
Downloading Files	49	(1)
Save Images	49	(1)
Storing Web Pages	50	(1)
Ad Hoc Connections	51	(2)
Get in the Game	53	(20)
The Game Begins	54	(6)
Menu Controls	55	(1)
Gamesharing	55	(4)
Connecting to the Xbox 360	59	(1)
Internet Gaming	60	(2)
XLink Kai	61	(1)
Emulating Other Game Platforms	62	(4)
Getting to the Right Firmware Version	63	(1)
Loading an Emulator	63	(3)
Playing Emulated Games	66	(1)
Customizing Your Games	66	(1)
Creating Your Own Games	67	(2)
Adventure Maker	67	(1)
Maze Generator	68	(1)
Lua Player	68	(1)
Backing Up Your Games and UMDs	69	(4)
Pump Up the Jam	73	(20)
Adding Music to Your PSP	76	(8)
Menu Controls	79	(1)
Organizing Your Music	80	(4)
Adding Tunes Capabilities to Your PC	84	(3)
Feeding Your Podcast Addiction	87	(4)
Listening to Audio Books	91	(2)
Hot Video at Your Fingertips	93	(20)
Watching UMDs on the PSP	94	(2)
Video Menu Controls	94	(2)
Putting Movies on Your PSP	96	(9)
Understanding Video File Structure	96	(2)
Creating Electronic Movie Files	98	(3)
Transferring Movies to the PSP	101	(3)
Downloading PSP-Ready Video	104	(1)
PSP Your Favorite Television Shows	105	(4)
Downloading Your Favorite TV Episodes	106	(3)
PSPcasting: Video Meets Blogs	109	(2)
Personal Video on PSP	111	(2)
Get the Picture	113	(12)
Putting Pictures on the PSP	114	(5)
Menu Controls	117	(2)
Transferring Images Between PSPs	119	(1)
From Camera to PSP	120	(1)
Change Your Background	121	(1)
Printing Your Photos	122	(3)
Your PSP as Your Personal Library	125	(14)
Read Books, Comics, and Manga	126	(10)
Books	127	(6)
Let Your PSP Read to You	133	(1)
Comics and Manga	134	(2)
Read RSS Feeds	136	(1)
More to Come	137	(2)
Stay on Top of Your Life: PSP Productivity	139	(12)
Increase Your PSP Memory	140	(1)
Sync Your Address Book with Your PSP	140	(3)
Use Your PSP as an Added Hard Drive	143	(1)
Additional PSP Productivity Tools	144	(7)
Save the Date: Calendars and the PSP	145	(1)
Great PSP Presentations	145	(2)
FTP Server	147	(2)
Remote Desktop Software	149	(2)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Homebrew	151	(16)
A Real Explanation of Homebrew	152	(1)
Where to Find Homebrew Applications	153	(3)
How to Install Homebrew Applications	156	(3)
Firmware Version 1.0	156	(1)
Firmware Version 1.5	157	(1)
Firmware Version 2.0	157	(2)
Developing Your Own Homebrew Applications	159	(5)
Additional Information	164	(3)
Neat PSP Tricks	167	(12)
Harness the Power of the Sun	168	(2)
Control Your Entertainment	170	(3)
Additional Tricks Sure to Impress	173	(6)
Find Your Way	173	(2)
The PSP Flashlight	175	(2)
The PSPortable Storage Device	177	(2)
Must-Have PSP Accessories	179	(14)
You're Cleared for Docking	180	(1)
Music Anywhere: Portable Speakers and Headphones	181	(3)
Other Useful Accessories	184	(9)
Hardware Hacks	193	(14)
Cracking the Case on the PSP	194	(2)
Adding an External Wi-Fi Antenna	196	(1)
Turning Your PSP Into a Radio	197	(5)
Turning Your PSP Into a GPS Unit	202	(1)
Adding an External Keyboard	203	(1)
A Word about Mod Chips	204	(3)
PSP for Mac Users	207	(8)
What's the Difference, Really?	208	(1)
Added Capabilities for Mac Users	209	(3)
Linux for PSP	212	(1)
Other Mac Benefits	213	(2)
PSP Web Resources	215	(10)
News and Information Sites	216	(3)
Official PSP Sites	219	(1)
PSP-Friendly Web Sites	220	(2)
Software Web Sites	222	(1)
General Web Sites	223	(2)
Geek Speak Glossary	225	(8)
Index	233