How to use Facebook on your PSP

You may have noticed a little obsession that has been sweeping the intertubes over the past year. What started out as a socialising network site that many thought would be a fad, is rapidly turning into a way of life for millions of people.

If you're obsessed with updating your status, checking your notifications and keeping up with all those virtual acquaintances that come crawling out of the network, then we have a treat for you: we'll show you how to tailor Facebook to be used on your PSP.

Imagine the possibilities! Not least the ability to keep in touch with your 'friends', even when you're out and about (although within a Wi-Fi zone, clearly – we're not magicians).

You will need:

• PSP with firmware 2.0 or higher
• Facebook account
• Wireless network
• Some friends

Got all those? Great. If not, don't worry; we show you how to do it all below:

Set up Facebook account 1. If you don't already have a Facebook account, visit www.facebook.com and click the green Sign Up button. 2. Enter the details required and make a note of your username and password.
Check firmware 1. From the PSP front-end, select Settings | System Settings | System Information and ensure you've got System Software version 2.0 or higher (ver2.0 corresponds to when Sony added the browser function to the PSP hardware). 2. If you are on an older version of the system software, don't despair – simply select Settings | Network update and provided you have a access to an internet connection, your PSP will download and update to the latest firmware.
Configure wireless connection 1. Select Network | Internet Browser to launch the browser and set up an internet connection. 2. If you haven't already connected to the internet, select [New Connection] when prompted. 3. Select Scan to view available wireless networks. 4. Select the network to use and press X. 5. Work through the Connection details by tapping right on the D-pad. Ensure that you enter any security passwords. For example, if you have a WEP key on your router (check your wireless router documentation for details), you need to enter it in the WEP Key field. 6. Press X on the last page to complete the setup. 7. If you require more information on the above, you'll find plenty here – it's our How To on setting up a wireless network on PSP.
Start browsing Facebook 1. Select Network | Internet Browser to launch the browser and create an internet connection. 2. Select the connection you set up in stage 3. 3. Enter the url 'm.Facebook.com/home.php'. 4. Enter your username and password.
Add bookmark To make it easier to return to this page in the future, add it as a bookmark. 1. Make sure the Facebook Mobile homepage is open in the browser. 2. Press Triangle to access the options screen. 3. Select the Heart icon with the D-pad and press X. 4. Select My Bookmarks and, again, press X. 5. Select [Add to Bookmarks] and, you've guessed it, press X. 6. A new entry will now be added for your Mobile Facebook.
Use Facebook 1. You can now use this mobile version of Facebook to rapidly check on friends groups and emails. 2. Use the D-pad to tab through the different links. 3. Use the shoulder buttons to page back and forth. 4. At the bottom of the homepage are four useful Facebook Mobile links: • Home - Back to the homeback • Profile - Current user profile • Friends - Your friends' activity • Inbox - Your messages. As ever, check out our past PSP How Tos to discover the many various ways of increasing your handheld's functionality.