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Sony Playstation 3 Quick Reference

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  • Page 1 Quick Reference 7009516...

  • Page 2: About The Ps3™ System Documentation

    About the PS3™ system documentation Friends The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages • Safety and Support Before using the product, carefully read this document first. It contains safety information Network related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifications and other information. • Quick Reference (this document) Connecting to the Internet...
  • Page 3 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 left or right button. Select an item using the up or down button.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Part names System front System rear Slot cover* DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector AV MULTI OUT connector CF*1 slot* Eject button* SD* Memory Card slot* Memory Stick™ slot* PS family logo SD/miniSD MAIN POWER switch Can be rotated to match the position of the system AC IN connector Vent...
  • Page 5 Getting started Part names SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators USB connector L button R button L1 button R1 button button Directional buttons button button button Left stick/ Right stick/ L3 button* R3 button* SELECT button START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Hint For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™...
  • Page 6 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure flow 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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Connection Methods

    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.
  • Page 9 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Connecting with an optical cable You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, such The audio will be output from the optical cable. The picture will be as an AV receiver for home entertainment use.

  • Page 10: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable

    Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connecting with an HDMI Cable Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. You can Using an Ethernet Cable, you can connect the system to the Internet. output the TV picture via an audio device.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Connect The Ac Power Cord

    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. • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.
  • Page 12 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 completed, the Home Menu ( page 3) will be displayed on the TV screen.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on and off Using a SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Press the PS button. Turning off the system Press and hold down the PS button for two seconds or longer. When the message PS button "Turn off the system." is displayed on the screen, select it and then press the button.
  • Page 14 Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Step 2: Assign a controller number Preparing for use Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the To use a Wireless Controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller.

  • Page 15: Battery Charge Level

    Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Battery charge level Using the controller wirelessly If you press and hold down the PS button for more than two seconds, If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can use the controller wirelessly. you can check the battery charge level on the screen.

  • Page 16: Playing Content

    Basic operations Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD Insert the disc. Select the icon, and then press the button. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. Playback begins. Depending on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch the eject button.

  • Page 17: Ejecting Media

    Basic operations Playing content Memory Stick™/SD Memory Card/Compact Flash (equipped models only) ® Insert the storage media. Select the icon, and then press the button. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. Open the slot cover. SD/miniSD Front side A list of playable content is displayed. Example: When inserting a Memory Stick™ Hint When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™...

  • Page 18: Usb Devices

    Basic operations Playing content USB devices Notices • Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being saved, You can connect external devices, such as devices that are compatible loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption. with USB Mass Storage Class using a USB Cable.

  • Page 19: Playing Games

    Game Playing games Starting/quitting a game Controller settings Starting a game You can adjust controller settings during gameplay. Press the PS button for at least  seconds, and then select a settings item from the screen Insert a disc, select the icon, and then press the button.

  • Page 20: Saved Data For Playstation Format Software

    Game Playing games Saved data for PlayStation 2/PlayStation Step 1: Create an internal memory card ® ® format software Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in To save data from PlayStation /PlayStation format software, you ® ® the Home Menu, and then press the button. must create internal memory cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to slots.
  • Page 21 Game Playing games Step 2: Assign a slot Insert the memory card that you want to copy in the adaptor. The icon for (Memory Card (PS)) or (Memory Card (PS)) is displayed. Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in the Home Menu, and then press the button. Select the icon, and then press the button. Follow the on-screen instructions to copy the data. Select the internal memory card that you want to use, and then press the button. Hints Assign a slot.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Network Settings

    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 Internet. an Ethernet Cable. • Subscription to an Internet service provider (ISP) •...

  • Page 23: Using A Wireless Connection

    Network Adjusting network settings Using a wireless connection Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary. (wireless LAN feature-equipped models only) The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using a wireless connection. Example of a wireless network configuration The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.
  • Page 24 Network Adjusting network settings Preparing the required items Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the Home Menu, and then press the button. The following items are required to set up the system to connect wirelessly to the Internet. Select "Internet Connection Settings", and then press the button. • Subscription to an Internet service provider (ISP) When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is •...
  • Page 25 Network Adjusting network settings Select the access point that you want to use, and then press Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the the button. right button. An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access point. If you do Security settings vary depending on the access point in use. To determine not know which SSID to use or if the SSID is not displayed, contact the which settings to use, contact the person who set up or maintains the access person who set up or maintains the access point.
  • Page 26 Network Adjusting network settings Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the required settings. Easy Basic settings are set automatically. You can manually enter detailed settings information. For information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied by Custom the Internet service provider or with the network device. For detailed information on network settings, refer to the online user’s guide page 7).

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Internet

    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™...

  • Page 28: Ps3™ System Updates

    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. You can perform an update in any of the ways described below. Network update For the latest information on updates, visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3...

  • Page 29: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard List of keys Displays predictive options Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions. Text entry field Cursor Keys Explanation Inserts a line break Moves the cursor Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Inserts a space Displays the options menu Switches the input mode...

  • Page 30: Entering Characters

    Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Entering characters Hint The languages you can use for text entry are the supported system languages. Using predictive mode, you can enter the first few letters of the word, You can set the system language by going to (Settings) (System which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these...
  • Page 32 " are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Also, "PS3" and "SIXAXIS" are trademarks of the same company. "XMB" and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Also, "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", "...

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