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Friends About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages • Safety and Support PLAYSTATION Network ® Before using the product, carefully read this document fi rst. It contains safety information related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifi cations and other information. Using PLAYSTATION Network services ®...
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Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) Home menu The PS3™ system includes a user interface called "XMB" (XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "home menu". Category Select a category using the button. Select an item using the button. Press the button to confi...
Getting started Part names System front System rear PS family logo AV MULTI OUT connector Can be rotated to match the position of the system DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector Disc slot Power button Eject button MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector WLAN access indicator Vent HDD access indicator...
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Getting started Part names DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller ® Port indicators USB connector L2 button R2 button L1 button R1 button button button Directional buttons button button Left stick/ Right stick/ L3 button* R3 button* START button SELECT button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure fl ow for setting up the Step 1: Connect to a TV system Video output on the PS3™ system Step 1: Connect to a TV. Page 6 The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to the instruction manual for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported.
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match the TV in use. Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes *...
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connecting with other types of cables Connection methods Connect cables other than the HDMI cable to the AV MULTI OUT connector on the system. Caution • Do not plug the AC power cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Connecting with an optical digital cable You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, Audio will be output from the optical digital cable. Video will be output such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable Connecting with an HDMI cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI cable. You can Using a commercially available Ethernet cable, you can connect the output the TV picture via an audio device.
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC power cord Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software Connect the AC power cord. After turning on the system, perform initial setup. Caution Turn on the TV. •...
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connect the wireless controller to the system using a USB Perform initial setup. cable. USB connector USB cable (supplied) Follow the on-screen instructions to enter settings for system language, time zone, date and time and user name. After initial setup is complete, the screen for setting up the Internet connection will be displayed.
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system If you select "AV MULTI / SCART", you must choose the type of output Adjusting video output settings signal on the next screen. In most cases, select "Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr". Depending on the type of cables and the connectors used, you may Confi...
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Select the resolutions supported by the TV, and then press Select the type of TV, and then press the button. button. If you selected an SD resolution ( page 6) in step 5, a screen for selecting the TV screen size will be displayed.
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Adjust audio output settings. Continue on to adjust audio output settings. Adjust settings to match the TV or audio device in use. If you select "HDMI", you will have the option to choose "Automatic" or "Manual"...
Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on and off Turning on the system Turning off the system Turn on the system using either one of the following methods: Turn off the system by selecting (Turn Off System) under (Users) in the home menu. Using a Wireless Controller Using the system button Press the PS button.
Basic operations Using the wireless controller Preparing for use Step 2: Assign a controller number To use a wireless controller, you must fi rst register or "pair" the Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the controller with the PS3™...
Basic operations Using the wireless controller Battery charge level Using the controller wirelessly If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second, If you disconnect the USB cable, you can use the controller you can check the battery charge level on the screen. wirelessly.
Basic operations Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD Insert the disc. An icon is displayed in the home menu, and playback of the disc begins. If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the home menu, and then press the button.
Basic operations Playing content USB devices Notices • Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being You can connect external devices, such as devices that are saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption. compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB cable.
Game Playing games Hint Games that can be played on this system Depending on the type of software, such as PlayStation format software, ® (Quit Game) may not be displayed when the PS button is pressed. In this PLAYSTATION 3 format software case, select "Quit Game"...
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Game Playing games Saved data for PlayStation format software Notice ® This system does not support playback of PlayStation 2 format software. ® To save data from PlayStation format software, you must create ® Even if you create an internal memory card for PlayStation 2 format ®...
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Game Playing games Step 2: Assign a slot Select "Copy", and then press the button. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation. Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in the home menu, and then press the button. Hints •...
Network Adjusting network settings Using a wired connection Preparing the required items The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using The following items are required for a wired connection to the a commercially available Ethernet cable. Internet. •...
Network Adjusting network settings Using a wireless connection Select "Easy", and then press the button. The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using a wireless connection. Example of a wireless network confi guration The network confi guration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.
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Network Adjusting network settings Preparing the required items Select (Network Settings) "Internet Connection Settings" under (Settings) in the home menu, and then The following items are required to set up the system to connect press the button. wirelessly to the Internet. When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is •...
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Network Adjusting network settings Select "Wireless", and then press the button. Select the access point that you want to use, and then press button. An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access point. If you do not know which SSID to use or if the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
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Network Adjusting network settings Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the Check the settings, and then press the button. button. For detailed information on network settings, refer to the online user’s guide page 29). Security settings vary depending on the access point in use. To determine which settings to use, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
Network Connecting to the Internet If network settings are already completed, the PS3™ system will Viewing the user’s guide automatically connect to the Internet when the system is turned on. The connection will remain active as long as the system is on. You can use the Internet browser to view the online user’s guide for the PS3™...
Updates PS3™ system updates By updating the PS3™ system software, you can add features and/or Update methods security patches. Frequently update your system to use the latest version of the system software. For the latest information on updates, You can perform an update in any of the ways described below. visit http://asia.playstation.com Network update You can update by downloading the update data from the Internet.
Security settings Setting the parental control level The PS3™ system includes a parental control feature. You can use Other security settings this feature to set a password and limit the playback of content restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other You can set parental control limitations on content other than games content).
Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Displays predictive List of keys options Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions. Text entry fi eld Cursor Keys Explanation Inserts a line break Moves the cursor Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Inserts a space Switches the input mode Confi...
Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Entering characters Using predictive mode, you can enter the fi rst few letters of the word, which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these letters. You can then use the directional buttons to select the word that you want.
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