Sony 40GB Playstation 3 3-285-687-11 Quick Reference page 12

Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
4
Connect the wireless controller to the system using a USB
cable.
USB connector
USB cable (supplied)
USB connector
5
Press the PS button of the controller.
The system will recognize the controller. After it has recognized the
controller, the initial setup screen will be displayed.
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6
Perform initial setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter settings for system language,
time zone, date and time and user name. After initial setup has been
completed, the home menu (
screen.
Hints
• When using an HDMI cable to connect the system to the TV, a screen for
changing the video output resolution will be displayed during initial setup. If
you select "Yes" on the screen and then press the
output resolution will be selected automatically.
• For details on entering text, see "Using the on-screen keyboard"
( page 32).
• Settings entered during initial setup can be changed under
(Users). For details, refer to the user's guide (
page 3) will be displayed on the TV
button, the optimal
(Settings) or
page 29).