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Linking an account via a PS3™ system or a computer
Even if you cannot connect your PS Vita system to the Internet, you can still link a Sony Entertainment Network account with your PS Vita system by connecting to the Internet using a PS3™ system or computer (Windows® / Mac) that was used to create the account. Linking the same account to your PS Vita system and PS3™ system or a computer lets you exchange data between the devices.
If you can connect your PS Vita system to the Internet, you can use the PS Vita system to link an existing account with your PS Vita system. See "Using an existing account". If you do not have an account, see "Creating an account".
Using an account created on a PS3™ system
You can connect your PS Vita system to a PS3™ system that is signed in to PlayStation®Network and link the account that is linked to the PS3™ system with your PS Vita system.
- 1.
- Sign in to PlayStation®Network on the PS3™ system.
- 2.
- On the PS3™ system, close all open applications, and then select
(Users). - 3.
- Connect the PS Vita system and the PS3™ system using a USB cable.
- 4.
- On the PS Vita system, tap
(Content Manager) > [Start]. - 5.
- When the sign-in ID used on the PS3™ system is displayed, tap [Use].
- 6.
- Enter the password for the account used on the PS3™ system, and then tap [OK].
The account is linked to your PS Vita system and your sign-in ID and password are saved on your PS Vita system.
- You remain signed in to PlayStation®Network unless, for example, you sign out manually. This gives you easier access to the online features.
- If your system cannot connect to a network, then your system might sign you out.
Using an account created on a computer
If you have a computer that is connected to the Internet, you can link the same account with your PS Vita system.
You must first download and install Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation® on the computer. You can download it from the following website:
http://cma.dl.playstation.net/cma/
- 1.
- On the computer, check that Content Manager Assistant is installed and started.
- Windows®:
Look for the Content Manager Assistant icon in the notification area of the taskbar to verify that the application is running: 
- Mac:
Look for the Content Manager Assistant icon in the menu bar to verify that the application is running: 
- 2.
- Connect your PS Vita system and the computer using a USB cable.
- 3.
- On your PS Vita system, tap (Content Manager) > [Start].
A screen prompting you to create an account on the computer appears on your PS Vita system. The screen identifies the website to use. If you do not have an account, open the website in a browser on the PC and create an account. Do this while the PS Vita system is still connected to the PC with the USB cable.
If you have an existing account, you do not need to create a new one. - 4.
- Tap [OK] on your PS Vita system.
- 5.
- Enter the sign-in ID and password for your account and tap [OK].
The account is linked with your PS Vita system, and your sign-in ID and password are saved on your PS Vita system.
- You remain signed in to PlayStation®Network unless, for example, you sign out manually. This gives you easier access to the online features.
- If your system cannot connect to a network, then your system might sign you out.