| As a new user of the PSP, you probably ask the | | | | USB cable with a Mini-B connector on one end. |
| same question again and again regarding the functions | | | | First, the Memory Stick is inserted into the appropriate |
| and the adaptability of the portable gaming console. In | | | | slot which is located in the left side of the portable |
| particular, how to transfer music to PSP is one of the | | | | game console. The number of music that you will store |
| things that users immediately ask about. Transferring | | | | on a PSP will depend on the capacity of the storage |
| music to PSP involves simple procedures and will not | | | | device. |
| be a problem. Even a novice can do it as long as they | | | | Once the USB has been inserted, turn on the PSP. |
| are familiar with the PSP's controls. | | | | Connect the other end of the USB cable in the PSP to |
| In following the procedures of transferring music to | | | | your PC or Mac. When you observe closely the USB |
| PSP, one must first be familiarize with formats a PSP | | | | cable, you'll find that there's a Mini-B connector on one |
| is able to recognize and play. A good conditioned PSP | | | | end and a standard USB connector on the other side, |
| with firmware version 2.60 or higher will be able to play | | | | this one goes to the USB plug of the computer. |
| music format in MP3, ATRAC3plus, MP4, WAV and | | | | Once the PSP and PC are connected, look for the |
| WMA files. Having a firmware version lower than 2.60 | | | | USB connection from the "Settings" option in the PSP. |
| means that some of the music formats mentioned will | | | | Then press the X button. Once you've pressed the |
| not be playable. | | | | button, the PSP will display words "USB Mode" and |
| The second thing to remember is to use Memory | | | | your PC or Mac will recognize it as a USB storage |
| Stick Duo instead of Memory Stick Pro Duo. The | | | | device. |
| earlier type of memory stick will work well with the | | | | The next step involves dragging and dropping image |
| better type of stick than Memory Stick Pro Duo for | | | | files into a folder that you've already created. Its pretty |
| music files. | | | | much like using any other programs in a computer |
| You will need some equipment, particularly the PSP, a | | | | interface. |
| computer, a Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo, and a | | | | |