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Content Manager Transferring data using Wi-Fi

Transfer data using Wi-Fi on a PS Vita system.
Connect a computer (Windows® / Mac) to an access point. Your PS Vita system uses a Wi-Fi connection to the access point to connect to the computer. The PS Vita system and the computer must be connected within the same network.

Before performing this procedure, you need to do the following:

  • Insert the memory card for the PS Vita system into your PS Vita system.
  • Link a Sony Entertainment Network account with your PS Vita system.
    If you have an account that was created on a different device, such as a PS3™ system or a computer, you can sign in using that account.
  • Set up your PS Vita system so that it can connect to the access point that the computer is connected to.
  • Connect your computer to the Internet.
  • Download and install Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation® on your computer.
    Download Content Manager Assistant from the following website:
    http://cma.dl.playstation.net/cma/

Preparing for first-time use

You must register your PS Vita system with the computer.

Registering your PS Vita system with the computer

Perform this procedure with your PS Vita system near the access point.

1.
In the Content Manager Assistant, enable the Wi-Fi Connection Settings.
Windows®:
Right click the Content Manager Assistant icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and then click the [Settings] > [Wi-Fi Connection Settings] > [Connect to PS Vita System Using Wi-Fi] checkbox to set a checkmark.
Mac:
Click the Content Manager Assistant icon in the menu bar, and then click the [Preferences] > [Wi-Fi Connection Settings] > [Connect to PS Vita System Using Wi-Fi] checkbox to set a checkmark.
2.
Tap (Content Manager) > [Start] on your PS Vita system.
3.
Tap (PC) > (Wi-Fi).
4.
Tap [Add Device].
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation. A list of computers that can be connected will be displayed.
5.
Tap the computer you want to connect to your PS Vita system.
On the computer screen, a number necessary to register the computer will be displayed.
6.
Enter the number displayed on the computer screen into your PS Vita system and then tap [Register].
After the computer is registered, tap [Next] to transfer data between the PS Vita system and the computer.

Up to eight devices can be registered to each computer and each PS Vita system. Unnecessary devices can be deleted in the following ways:

  • To delete a device from a computer, select the device you want to delete on the screen that lists registered devices under [Settings] > [Wi-Fi Connection Settings] in Content Manager Assistant, and then click [Delete Selected Device].
  • To delete a device from a PS Vita system, tap (PC) > (Wi-Fi) and then tap (Options) > [Delete] on the screen that lists registered devices.

Transferring data

You can transfer data when a computer and your PS Vita system are within the range of an access point. Perform this procedure with your PS Vita system near the access point.

1.
Tap (Content Manager) > [Start] on your PS Vita system.
2.
Tap (PC) > (Wi-Fi).
A list of registered computers will be displayed.
If the list is not displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to register computers.
3.
Tap the name of the computer you want to connect to your PS Vita system.
When the computer connects successfully, the following screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

When you have trouble connecting

A firewall or other security measures installed on your computer might prevent a connection between your PS Vita system and the Content Manager Assistant. Communication between your PS Vita system and the Content Manager Assistant might be also prevented when ports necessary for the Content Manager Assistant to operate are unavailable because of other applications installed on your computer. If such cases occur, the following reference information might help you make a connection.

Content Manager Assistant connects to a PS Vita system when the Wi-Fi Connection Setting is enabled. The port numbers used by the Content Manager Assistant are:

  • TCP : 9309
  • UDP : 9309

If you need to set your firewall or other security software to make an exception for the Content Manager Assistant, here are the default locations where the program is installed:

  • Windows® (32bit) : C:\Program Files\Sony\Content Manager Assistant\CMA.exe
  • Windows® (64bit) : C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Content Manager Assistant\CMA.exe
  • Mac : /Applications/CMA.app

In addition to the information provided here, consult the manuals for your network devices and the documentation provided with software.

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