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28_77877 bindex.qxp 12/5/05 9:24 PM Page 307 Index Numbers Ash Grabber, car mount and 802.11, 60 description, 193 1.5 PSP, reverting to drilling holes, 199–201 1.5 Update program, running, 231–232 extensions, 202–203 2.0 use again, 234 lid reattachment, 209–210 background image, setting, 224–226 smoothing holes drilled, 201 backups, 223 aspect ratio, 162 buffer overflow, 219–221 ATRAC files charge, 228 audio books, 152 configuration, 233–234 audio specks, 8 exploit, running, 228–231 firmware version, 149 exploit background image, 223–224 synchronization and, 279 files needed, 221 audio repairing, 233 brain and, 157 UMD discs, 221 cabling, connecting, 155–156 updator directory, 221–223 cabling, text and, 153 WAB Version Changer, 235–236 CD bit rate versus MP3, 152 2.0 PSP, reverting to 1.5 PSP default quality settings, 156 1.5 Update program, running, 231–232 equalizer settings, 150 2.0 use again, 234 iTunes, PSP control and, 159 background image, setting, 224–226 iTunes AAC music, 149 backups, 223 media locations on Memory Stick, 128 buffer overflows, 219–221 music downloads, 149 charge, 228 NAS devices, 159–160 configuration, 233–234 Podcasts, 158 exploit, running, 228–231 recording, 155 exploit background image, 223–224 specifications, 8 files needed, 221 synchronization and, 279–280 repairing, 233 transferring to PSP, 156–158 UMD discs, 221 troubleshooting, 299 updater directory, 221–223 troubleshooting play, 296 WAB Version Changer, 235–236 WinAmp media player, 159 3GP conversion program, 131 audio books availability, 152 A bit rates, 151 AAC files audio compression, 157 audio books, 152 audio hacks audio compression and, 157 firmware and, 149–150 audio specks, 8 overview, 5 A/C inverters, 179–181 reading, 153–157 Ad Hoc Mode of wireless networking audio library, PSP SDK, 266 online hacks, 91 Audio Recorder, Natural Reader and, 153 overview, 54–55 profile creation, 57–58 B Address Entry option, File menuCOPYRIGHTED (Web browser), 64 back plane, MATERIAL removal, 40–41 Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents, Natural Reader and, 153 background Adventure Maker, 272–273 color, changing, 27–28 AdventurePlayer PSP, 273 exploit background image, reverting and, 223–224 Aibo Robotic Pet, infrared port and, 161 images, backups, 124 AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) files, compression and, 157 images, setting when reverting, 224–226 Alive Text-To-Speech, 153 new features, 28 animations, PowerPoint presentations, 112–113 saved game, changing image, 123–125 AOL Instant Messenger backlight, screen glare and, 34 Meebo and, 94 backups online hacks and, 92–94 automatic, 122 Apache, enabling, 75 background images, 124 applications to computer, 282 distributing, 275–276 DVD backup programs, 145–146 firmware and, 238 iPSP, 122 homebrew. See homebrew applications PSPWare, 122 arrow buttons, Web browser, 63 Continued 28_77877 bindex.qxp 12/5/05 9:24 PM Page 308 308 Index ■ B–C backups (continued) built-updates, versus manual, 3 restoring, 125 button bar, removal, 42–43 reverting to 1.5 PSP, 223 buttons Saved Data utility, 283–284 Bochs functions, 217–218 SAVEDATA folder, 121 Bookmark menu (Web browser), 65 troubleshooting, 302 File menu (Web browser), 64–65 bandwidth, wireless connection play, 56 Web browser, 63–64 Basilisk emulator (Macintosh), introduction, 213 batteries C A/C inverters, 179–181 C programming language car chargers, 179–181 entering code, tips, 250 charging cases, 178–179 Hello World source code, 251–253 emergency pack, 182–189 overview, 249–250 life, 10 C++ developers, potential, 237 lithium-ion, 178 car chargers, 179–181 mAh Lithium Ion, 10 car mount NiMH, 178 drilling holes in Ash Grabber, 199–201 opening PSP and, 40 epoxy mixing, 206–207 Power Brick, 179 extension application for case, 208–209 quick charge, 185 extensions on Ash Grabber, 202–203 replacement, 177–178 extensions on PlayGear Pocket case, 204–205 specifications, 8 installation, 210–211 traveling, 191 introduction, 192–193 BIND, DNS server configuration, 82–83 lid reattchment to Ash Grabber, 209–210 bit rate positioning PlayGear Pocket case, 205–206 audio books, 151 scoring PlayGear Pocket case, 203–204 CD versus MP3, 152 smoothing holes drilled in Ash Grabber, 201 definition, 150 supplies needed, 193–199 music, 151 cases, 281 variable bitrate encoding, 152 carrying cases, 281 BlackBerry, online hacks, 91 charging cases, 178–179 Blend file, GU library, 267 traveling and, 192 Blit file, GU library, 267 cell phones Bloglines online hacks and, 91 registering, 94 Web sites optimized for mobile devices, 92 setup screen, 95 charging cases, 178–179 BMP (Bitmap Graphics) format circuit strip removal, 46–47 slideshows, 164 cleaning screen, 305 System Update 2.0 and, 161 CLIÈ, directories, 129 Bochs emulator Close Internet Browser option, File menu (Web browser), 64 booting PC on PSP, 216–217 Close Page option, File menu (Web browser), 64 buttons, 217–218 Clut file, GU library, 267 configuration, 214–215 CODECs (COmpressor/DECompressor), video and, 131–132 downloading, 214 color file copy to PSP, 215 background, 27–28 firmware version and, 215 month colors, 28 hard drive image download, 214 comments in source code, 253 introduction, 213 compiler book organization definition, 239 appendixes, 5 programming and, 249 audio hacks, 5 computer homebrew applications, 5 backup to, 282 icons, 6 boot on PSP, 216–218 networking hacks, 4 syncing with PSP, 26–27 programming, 5 configuration Bookmark menu, Web browser options, 65 Bochs emulator, 214–215 bookmarks DNS server, 75–82 copying to PSP Web browser, 71–72 reverting to 1.5 and, 233–234 Web browser tips, 98 controller library, PSP SDK, 266 booting PC on PSP, Bochs and, 216 controllers, dual shock controller, 305 bps (bits per second), overview, 152 conversion programs, 131 bricked PSPs, 4 imags, 166 BROWSER 2 PSP TiVo, 138 launching, 71 converting video synchronization and, 28 conversion ratio, 132 browsers, eBooks, 20 encoding settings, 134–135 buffers, overflow, reverting from 2.0 to 1.5, 219–221 hacks, 129–136 28_77877 bindex.qxp 12/5/05 9:24 PM Page 309 Index ■ C–E 309 locating, 131–132 testing, 275 MPEG-4 format, 133 uploading to multiple sites, 276 television shows, 143–144 DNS server Copy file, GU library, 267 BIND configuration, 82–83 CSS (Content Scrambling System), DVD encryption, 146 configuration, 75–82 Cube file, GU library, 267 download, 75 Cwd file, kernel library, 268 IIS and, cofiguration, 79–80 Cygwin Mac OS X and, configuration, 81–82 download, 239–240 MooPS and, configuration, 76–78 installation, 240–244 Windows configuration, 82 packages, 242–243 document viewing settings, 246–247 homebrew viewer, 166 Paperless Printer, 167–168 D Dolby Headphone sound, audio specks, 8 data recovery, Memory Sticks, 285–286 DotTunes, iTunes control and, 158 data stream, buffer overflow and, 219–221 downloads dead pixels Boschs, 214 dead pixel checker, 284–285 Cygwin, 239–240 troubleshooting, 295 DNS server, 75 debugging library, PSP SDK, 266 files for reverting to 1.5, 221 Delete Authentication Information option, Tool menu (Web hard drive image, 214 browser), 66 iPSP Media Manager, 130–131 Delete Cache option, Tool menu (Web browser), 66 media locations, 69 Delete Cookies option, Tool menu (Web browser), 66 MooPS, 73–74 Delete Input History option, Tool menu (Web browser), 66 music, playing, 149 Delete option, Photo List mode, 164 Paperless Printer, 167 developers PSP shuffle, 151–152 C++, 237 PSP Video 9, 130 terminology, 239 TiVo Desktop, 137 development environment Web browser and, 68–69 Adventure Maker, 272–273 WinReplayPC, 139–140 AdventurePlayer PSP, 273 Dremel sanding bit, retrofit adapter for Memory Stick, 15–16 Cygwin download, 239–240 .DS_Store file, 121 Cygwin installation, 240–244 dual shock controller, 305 Cygwin settings, 246–247 DVArchive, 140 Lua, 271–272 DVD43, copying DVDs and, 146 project folder, 250–251 DVDs PSP SDK Toolchain, 244–246 backup program, 145–146 development Web sites, 288 DVD43 utility, 146 diagrams, opening PSP and, 39 encryption, CSS and, 146 digital cameras, directories, 129 encryption, Macrovision and, 146 digital photo album watching on PSP, 144–146 offline, 169–171 DVDXCopy utility, 145 online, 171 Directions, maps, 107–109 E directives, C programming language, 254 e-mail, online hacks and, 97–98 directories eBooks CLIÈ, 129 converting, JPEGBook and, 20–24 digital cameras, 129 converting, PaperlessPrinter and, 20–24 PHOTO, 169–171 printing, Paperless Printer, 21–22 PSP SDK files, 265 saving to Memory Stick, 23 Sony devices, 129 viewing, 19–24 updater, reverting to 1.5 and, 221–223 EBOOT.PBP Wipeout Pure, 84 definition, 239 display reverting to 1.5 PSP, 221 aspect ratio, 162 roll back, 3 resolution, 127 electronics mat, opening PSP and, 39 specifications, 8 electrostatic wrist strap, 39 Display Certificate option, File menu (Web browser), 64 emergency batter pack, building, 182–189 Display Connection Status option, Tool menu (Web browser), 66 emulation Display Mode option, View menu (Web browser), 65 Basilisk (Macintosh), 213 Display option, images, 165 Bochs emulator, 213 distributing applications Bochs emulator, download, 214 EULA inclusion, 275–276 emulator listing, 290–291 manual inclusion, 275–276 encode, 150 packaging, 275 encoded files, sizes, 152 piracy, 276 encoding, variable bitrate encoding, 152 reviews, 276 Encoding option, View menu (Web browser), 65 28_77877 bindex.qxp 12/5/05 9:24 PM Page 310 310 Index ■ E–I encrypting DVDs G CSS, 146 Game Boy Advance, graphics capabilities, 10 Macrovision, 146 Game Boy DS, graphics capabilities, 10 enthusiast Web sites, 287 game hacks EnvMap
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