Sony Playstation 3 Owners Manual

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Turning the PS3™ system on and off
Turning the PS3™ system on and off
Turning on the system
1 Press the power button.
The power indicator lights up in solid green to indicate that the system is 
turned on.
Power indicator: 
solid green
Power button
2 Press the PS button on the controller.
After the controller number is assigned, you can use the controller to operate 
the system.
PS button
Turning off the system
1 Press the power button.
The power indicator lights up in solid red.
Power indicator: 
solid red
Power button
Power indicator status
You can check the power indicator on the PS3™ system to see the 
current status of the system.
Solid greenSystem on
Flashing greenSystem turning off
Solid redSystem off (in standby mode)
Notice
When the power indicator is lit solid green or flashing green, be sure to abide 
by the notices below. If you do not, data loss or corruption, or damage to the 
system may occur.
	Do not unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet.
	 Do not move or change the position of the system.
Hints
	 Before using a wireless controller, you must first pair it with the system 
(
 page 22).
	 You can also turn the PS3™ system on and off using the PS button on the 
wireless controller. If you use the PS button to turn on the system, the controller 
number will be assigned at the same time. To turn off the system, press the PS 
button for more than one second, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
	 You can also turn off the PS3™ system from the XMB
™ menu. Select 
 (Users)   (Turn Off System).
	 If you will not be using the system for a long period of time, check tha\
t the 
power indicator is lit solid red, and then unplug the AC power cord from the 
electrical outlet.    
						

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Using the wireless controller
Preparing for use
To use a wireless controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller 
with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller.
Step 1: Pair the system and the controller.
	When using for the first time
	 When using with a different PS3™ system

Step 2: Assign a controller number.Every time the system is turned on
Step 1: Pair the system and the controller
When using the controller for the first time or when using with a different 
PS3™ system, you must first pair the devices. If you turn on the system 
and connect the controller using a USB cable, the pairing will be 
completed automatically.
USB cable (supplied) Check that the system is turned on 
(power indicator is lit solid green).
Step 2: Assign a controller number
Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the 
controller.
Press the PS button.
All of the port indicators flash.
When the controller has been assigned a 
number, the port indicators for the assigned 
number turn solid red.
12 3 4
12 3 4

You can connect up to 7 controllers at one time. The controller number 
is shown by the number above the port indicators. For numbers 5-7, 
add the numbers of the lit indicators.
112 3 4
Example:   Controller number 5 has been assigned.
Hints
	 Pairing and assigning controller numbers can only be done when the system is 
turned on (power indicator is lit solid green).
	 When a paired controller is used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with 
the original system is cleared. Pair the controller with the system again if the 
controller has been used with another system.
	 If the controller or the system is turned off, the port indicators on the controller 
will turn off and the assigned number will be cleared.  
						

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Using the wireless controller
Using the controller wirelessly
If you disconnect the USB cable, you can use the controller wirelessly. 
To use it wirelessly, the controller’s battery must be charged.
Hints
	 The USB cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the 
system are turned on.
	 If the controller does not function, press the PS button, and then reassign the 
controller number.
Charging the controller
With the system turned on (power indicator is lit solid green), connect 
the controller to the system using a USB cable. The port indicators of 
the controller flash slowly and charging begins. When charging has 
completed, the port indicators stop flashing.
Hints
	 The controller can be used while charging.
	 Charge in an environment where the temperature range is between  
10°C - 30°C. Charging may not be as effective when performed in other 
environments.
	 The controller cannot be charged when the system is off (in standby mode).
Battery charge level
If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second, 
you can check the battery charge level on the screen.
Charge Level
The battery has plenty of charge.
The battery has started losing its charge.
The battery charge level is low.
The battery has no charge. The port indicators on the controller flash 
rapidly. Charge the controller.
Hint
Depending on the environment or the conditions of use, the remaining charge 
level may not display correctly and the battery duration may vary.      
						

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Playing content
1 Insert the disc.
The eject indicator turns solid blue to indicate that the disc 
is inserted.
Insert the disc with the 
label side facing up.
2 An icon is displayed in the XMB™ menu, and playback of the 
disc begins.
If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the 
XMB ™ menu, and then press the  button.
Ejecting a disc
Stop playback, and then press the eject button.
Eject indicator
Eject button
Notices
	
Discs that are not compatible with the system cannot be 
played.
	 To play commercially available BD video software, in 
some cases the encryption key* may need to be 
renewed. The encryption key can be renewed when the 
system software is updated (
 page 33). 
* AACS (Advanced Access Control System) key
Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD  
						

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Playing content
Playing content on USB devices
You can connect external devices, such as devices that are compatible 
with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB cable. Devices can be 
connected while the system is turned on. Refer also to the instructions 
supplied with the device.
1 Connect the USB device.
An icon is displayed on the screen.
External device such as a digital camera
2 Select the icon, and then press the  button.
A list of playable content is displayed.
Notices
	Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being 
saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
	 When using a USB flash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate 
the switch when the device is connected to the system. Doing so may 
cause data loss or corruption.
File formats that can be played or viewed
File formats that can be played or viewed on this system include 
ATRAC™, MP3, AAC, JPEG and MPEG-4. For the latest information, 
refer to the online user’s guide 
(access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals).
Hints
	 Only files that are playable or viewable on the PS3™ system are displayed in 
the column for the compatible category (Example: Image data is displayed 
under 
 (Photo)).
	 Depending on the storage media, only a subset of the folders on the medi\
a 
may be displayed. If you select [Display All] from the options menu  
(
 page 11), all folders saved on the media will be displayed.
Notice
You should where possible make periodic back-ups of data stored on the 
hard disk drive as a precaution against possible loss or corruption. If for any 
reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is not possible to restore 
or repair the software or data. Note that SCEE will not be liable for any loss or 
corruption of data, files or software. 
						

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Playing games
Game compatibility
PlayStation®3 format softwareCan be played on this system
PlayStation
® format software Can be played, but may not always 
perform correctly
PlayStation
®2 format software Cannot be played on this system
Playing games
Starting a game
When you insert the disc, the game starts  automatically.
Insert the disc with the 
label side facing up.
Quitting a game
During gameplay, press the PS button on the Wireless Controller. Then 
select  (Game)   (Quit Game) to quit the game.
Hint
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 
case, select [Quit Game] from the screen that is displayed.
Controller settings
You can change controller settings by selecting  (Settings)   (Accessory Settings).
Reassign 
Controllers If a controller port or number is specified by the software, 
you can use this setting to assign the appropriate controller 
port or number.*
Controller 
Vibration Function You can set the vibration function to on or off. It is set to [On] 
by default.
*  You cannot assign contr

oller port 2-D using this system.
Hint
You can change settings for the controller during gameplay by pressing the PS 
button. Select 
 (Settings)   (Accessory Settings) in the XMB ™ screen, or 
select [Controller Settings] from the screen that is displayed.
Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software
Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software is saved on the system’s 
hard disk. The data is displayed under  (Game)   (Saved Data 
Utility). 
						

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Playing games
Saved data for PlayStation® format software
To save data from PlayStation® format software, you must create the 
internal memory cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to slots.
Notice
This system does not support playback of PlayStation®2 format software. Even 
if you create an internal memory card for PlayStation®2 format software, you 
will not be able to use it to play games. 
Creating internal memory cards
1 Select  (Game)   (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)), and 
then press the  button.
2 Select  (Create New Internal Memory Card), and then press 
the  button.  
3 Select [Internal Memory Card (PS)], and then press the  button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
Assigning slots
1 Select  (Game)   (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)), and 
then press the  button.
2 Select the internal memory card that you want to use, and then 
press the  button. 
Select [Assign Slots], and then assign [Slot 1] or [Slot 2].
Hints
	 Depending on the software, slots may be preassigned. For details, refer to the 
instructions supplied with the software.
	 You can assign slots during gameplay. Press the PS button on the wireless 
controller, and then select [Assign Slots] from the screen that is displayed. 
						

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Adjusting network settings
Example of a network configuration (wired)
A wired network configuration requires items ,  and .
Example of a network configuration (wireless)
A wireless network configuration requires items  and .
*1 The connection method may vary depending on the environment in use. For example, you may be able to connect Ethernet cables directly into the wall outlet in 
housing complex units that have preinstalled LAN ports. If you are using such a network environment, you do not need a network gateway device. 
*
2  Dial-up Internet is not recommended.
*3  A router is a device that enables multiple devices to be connected to one I\
nternet line. A router is necessary if a PC and a PS3™ system will be connected to the 
Internet at the same time using one Internet connection. A router is not necessary if the DSL or cable modem or other network device has built-in router functionality.
*
4  A wireless router is a device that adds access point functionality to a router. 
To the Internet line
  Network gateway device 
such as a DSL modem*1*2  Wireless router 
(access point) *3*4
PC
To the Internet line
  
Network gateway device 
such as a DSL modem*1*2 Router*3
PC
 Ethernet cable 
						

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Adjusting network settings
Adjusting network settings (wired)
1 Connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to the system.
2 Select  (Settings)   (Network Settings)  [Internet 
Connection Settings], and then press the  button.
A message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is 
displayed. 
3 Select [Yes], and then press the  button.
4 Select [Easy], and then press the  button.
Basic settings are adjusted automatically, and a list of the settings is 
displayed. If the list is not displayed, you must adjust custom settings\
. Refer 
to the instructions supplied by your Internet service provider to adjust the 
custom settings (
 page 31). 
5 Perform the Internet connection test.
If the connection is successful, you will be able to connect to the Inte\
rnet.
Adjusting network settings (wireless)
1 Check that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the system.
2 Select  (Settings)   (Network Settings)  [Internet 
Connection Settings], and then press the  button.
A message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is 
displayed.
3 Select [Yes], and then press the  button.
4 Select [Easy], and then press the  button.
Basic settings are adjusted automatically.
5 Select [Wireless], and then press the  button.   
						

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Adjusting network settings
6 Adjust wireless LAN settings. 
Select the access point that you want to use. You can usually select [Scan] 
and choose an access point within range of your system. 
ScanSystem scans for a nearby access point. Select the 
access point that you want to use. 
Enter Manually Specify the access point by entering its SSID manually.
Automatic Use the automatic setting feature of the access point.
You can follow the on-screen instructions to complete 
the required settings automatically.
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Buffalo, Inc.
7 Adjust the security settings for the wireless network.
Enter the encryption key for the access point. If you selected [Automatic] in 
step 6, this screen will not be displayed.
None
Encryption key is not set.
WEP Enter the encryption key. The encryption key field will 
display an asterisk (*) for each character you enter.
WPA-PSK/
WPA2-PSK
8 Check the settings.
A list of the settings is displayed. If the list is not displayed, you m\
ust adjust 
custom settings. Refer to the instructions supplied by your Internet service 
provider to adjust the custom settings (
 page 31). 
9 Perform the Internet connection test.
If the connection is successful, you will be able to connect to the Inte\
rnet.
Hints
	 SSID and WEP/WPA keys are types of security information that are required 
when connecting to an access point. If you do not have this information, 
contact the person who set up or maintains the access point. 
	 Depending on the access point you use, you may need the MAC address for 
the PS3™ system when connecting to the Internet. You can find the MAC 
address for the PS3™ system by going to 
 (Settings)   (System 
Settings)  [System Information]. 
	 When connecting to the Internet wirelessly, signal interference may occur 
depending on the usage condition of the wireless network devices. If the 
Internet data transfer speed is decreased or the wireless controller does not 
function properly, try using a wired Internet connection.