I got it used from gamestop. On the psp 1000 and pspgo the switch is along the left side of the handheld next to the analog nub.
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Psp not connecting to pc. On the main menu scroll all the way left to the settings menu. My psp is not showing as any kind of devices and psp keeps saying please wait which means its not fully connected i dont know if the problem is on my pcpsp or usb cable. Move the switch up to enable the wireless adapter. Remove the memory stick from the slot. The psp should show up. Problem is probably the 3rd party chargingusb cable.
You can also buy the psp go cradle and use a normal psp charger. If its not this is how you do it. Im assuming it plugs into the computer using the same usb pluggy inny thing that is used to connect to the power box. Open the slot using your fingernail or a flat object like a coin to catch the notch in the slot cover and pull it out. If the switch is turned off you wont be able to connect to a wireless network. Then select system settings then scroll to format memory stick and press x.
I spent the extra bucks for an official charger cable. I had the same problem before charging but not connecting to pc through usb. Check that the wlan switch is on. Plugged it in went to usb connection all the way on the left as i normally would on my regular psp annnnnd nothing. Also make sure the memory stick pro duo has been formatted for psp. How to get your psp to connect to your home wifi if it says no supported in the settings.
Your psp has a physical switch that enables the wireless adapter. Make sure the psp is in usb connect mode. It just says connect this system to a pc or a ps3 system using a usb cable.