Content Manager Transferring data to and from a PS3™ system

Connect the PS3™ system to the same network as your system.

Before performing these procedures, you need to do the following:

  • Link a Sony Entertainment Network account with your system.
  • Set up your system so that it can connect to the access point that the PS3™ system is connected to.
  • Sign in to PlayStation™Network on your PS3™ system.
    You must use the same Sony Entertainment Network account on your PS Vita system and your PS3™ system.
  • On the PS3™ system, close all open applications and select (Users).

Preparing for first-time use

You must register your system with the PS3™ system.

Registering (pairing) a device

Perform this procedure with your system near the access point.

1.
On your system, select (Content Manager) > [Copy Content].
2.
Select (PS3™ System).
A list of PS3™ systems that can be connected will be displayed.
3.
Select the PS3™ system you want to connect with your system.
On the PS3™ system's screen, a number necessary to register (pair) the PS3™ system will be displayed.
4.
On your system, enter the number displayed on the PS3™ system's screen, and then select [Register].
After the PS3™ system is registered, select [Next] to transfer data between your system and the PS3™ system.
  • If no PS3™ systems that can be connected are displayed in step 2, check on the PS3™ system that (Settings) > [System Settings] > [Connect PS Vita System Using Network] is set to [On].
  • You can register up to eight devices on your system, and another eight devices on the PS3™ system. Unnecessary devices can be deleted in the following ways:
    • To delete a device from the PS3™ system, select the device you want to delete on the screen that lists registered devices under (Settings) > [System Settings] > [List of Registered PS Vita Systems], and then select [Delete].
    • To delete a device from your system, select (PS3™ System), and then select (Options) > [Delete] on the screen that lists registered devices.

Transferring data

You can transfer data when your system is within the range of an access point. Perform this procedure with your system near the access point.

1.
On your system, select (Content Manager) > [Copy Content].
2.
Select (PS3™ System).
A list of registered PS3™ systems is displayed.
If the list is not displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to perform registration.
3.
Select the PS3™ system you want to connect with your system.
When the systems connect successfully, the following screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connected to PS3 system screen.

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