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  • Page 1 Quick Reference 3-275-579-31(1)
  • Page 2 Friends About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages • Safety and Support 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. •...
  • 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 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector PS family logo Can be rotated to match the AV MULTI OUT connector position of the system Disc slot Power button MAIN POWER switch Eject button AC IN connector Vent WLAN access indicator LAN connector...
  • Page 5 Getting started Part names SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators USB connector L2 button R2 button L1 button R1 button button Directional button buttons 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: Video Output On The Ps3™ System

    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.
  • 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. Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹...

  • 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, The audio will be output from the optical cable. The picture will be such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use.

  • Page 10: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable

    Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Connecting with an HDMI 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 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. •...
  • 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 one second 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: Preparing For Use

    Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ 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™...

  • 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 one second, If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can use the controller you can check the battery charge level on the screen. wirelessly.

  • Page 16: Playing Content

    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 press the button.

  • Page 17: Usb Devices

    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.

  • Page 18: Playing Games

    Game Playing games Quitting a game Games that can be played on this system During gameplay, press the PS button of the Wireless Controller. Then select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed. PLAYSTATION 3 format software Can be played on this system ®...
  • Page 19 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 ®...
  • Page 20 Game Playing games Step 2: Assign a slot Select the saved data that you want to copy and press the button. Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in Select "Copy", and then press the button. the Home Menu, and then press the button.

  • Page 21: 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 an Ethernet Cable. Internet. • A broadband Internet connection •...

  • Page 22: 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 confi guration The network confi...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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 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.
  • Page 25 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 Custom information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied by the Internet service provider or with the network device.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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. For the latest information on updates, You can perform an update in any of the ways described below. visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3.

  • Page 28: Setting The Parental Control Level

    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).

  • Page 29: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    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...

  • Page 30: Entering Characters

    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.
  • Page 32 "XMB" and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Also, "ATRAC" is a registered trademark or trademark of the same company. "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark.

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