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... any items are missing, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation®, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 software manual. About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: ...manuals.playstation.net/document/) This online document is supplied with the system sold in the UK only) 2 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images Settings Adjusting PS3...
... any items are missing, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation®, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 software manual. About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: ...manuals.playstation.net/document/) This online document is supplied with the system sold in the UK only) 2 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images Settings Adjusting PS3...
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... button to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off Home Menu Category Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called the "Home Menu". 1 Select a category using the left or right button.
... button to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off Home Menu Category Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called the "Home Menu". 1 Select a category using the left or right button.
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The system can be rotated to match the position of the system Disc slot Power button Vent Eject button WLAN access indicator*3 HDD access indicator USB connectors DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector AV MULTI OUT connector MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector Vent LAN connector HDMI OUT connector *1 CompactFlash® *2 Secure Digital *3 On equipped models only Hint Caution • Do not use . Notice Do not place the system in an area subject to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may build up or cigarette smoke...
The system can be rotated to match the position of the system Disc slot Power button Vent Eject button WLAN access indicator*3 HDD access indicator USB connectors DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector AV MULTI OUT connector MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector Vent LAN connector HDMI OUT connector *1 CompactFlash® *2 Secure Digital *3 On equipped models only Hint Caution • Do not use . Notice Do not place the system in an area subject to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may build up or cigarette smoke...
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Hint For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller" ( page 14). SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators L2 button L1 button Directional buttons USB connector R2 button R1 button button button button button Left stick/ L3 button* SELECT button Right stick/ R3 button* START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Getting started Part names 5
Hint For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller" ( page 14). SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators L2 button L1 button Directional buttons USB connector R2 button R1 button button button button button Left stick/ L3 button* SELECT button Right stick/ R3 button* START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Getting started Part names 5
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... progressive results in high-quality video with minimal flickering. *2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system The PS3™ system can output two types of scan lines. 02 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure flow for setting up the system Step 1: Connect to check which video...
... progressive results in high-quality video with minimal flickering. *2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system The PS3™ system can output two types of scan lines. 02 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure flow for setting up the system Step 1: Connect to check which video...
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... be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the type of cable in use . 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...
... be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the type of cable in use . 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...
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... cables Connect cables other connections. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until it on again by...
... cables Connect cables other connections. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until it on again by...
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... the HDMI OUT connector. *3 This system does not support output from the video output cable. Connecting with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. Audio output on the PS3™ system The supported channels may vary depending on the output connector to output 7.1 Ch. is output from the optical cable.... PS3™ system output connectors AV MULTI OUT connector DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector *1 HDMI OUT connector Channels that support digital audio output, such as an ...
... the HDMI OUT connector. *3 This system does not support output from the video output cable. Connecting with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. Audio output on the PS3™ system The supported channels may vary depending on the output connector to output 7.1 Ch. is output from the optical cable.... PS3™ system output connectors AV MULTI OUT connector DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector *1 HDMI OUT connector Channels that support digital audio output, such as an ...
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...telephone line or other types of the correct type for your TV is lit green). You can connect the system to the Internet without using a PS3™ system that are not compatible with the system, as an AV receiver HDMI Cable (sold separately) Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Using...HDMI Cable (sold separately) Ethernet Cable (supplied) LAN connector LAN access indicator TV Hints • If your TV ( page 7) to connect it to the PS3™ system via an audio device. For details on (power indicator is not equipped with an HDMI Cable Both audio and video will be output...
...telephone line or other types of the correct type for your TV is lit green). You can connect the system to the Internet without using a PS3™ system that are not compatible with the system, as an AV receiver HDMI Cable (sold separately) Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Using...HDMI Cable (sold separately) Ethernet Cable (supplied) LAN connector LAN access indicator TV Hints • If your TV ( page 7) to connect it to the PS3™ system via an audio device. For details on (power indicator is not equipped with an HDMI Cable Both audio and video will be output...
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord. Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software After turning on the ...
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord. Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software After turning on the ...
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... used, video output settings may need to enter settings for system language, time zone, date and time and user name. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the online user's guide ( page 27).
... used, video output settings may need to enter settings for system language, time zone, date and time and user name. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the online user's guide ( page 27).
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... must first pair it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. 13 PS button Turning off the system." 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on the system rear.
... must first pair it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. 13 PS button Turning off the system." 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on the system rear.
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...only be done when the system is turned on (when the power indicator is lit solid green). • When a paired controller is used with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. Press the PS button. Hints • Pairing and assigning controller numbers can connect up to 7 ... be cleared. If you must first pair the devices. Pair the controller with the system again if the controller has been used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with the original system is turned on Step 2: Assign a controller number Each time you must first register or "...
...only be done when the system is turned on (when the power indicator is lit solid green). • When a paired controller is used with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. Press the PS button. Hints • Pairing and assigning controller numbers can connect up to 7 ... be cleared. If you must first pair the devices. Pair the controller with the system again if the controller has been used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with the original system is turned on Step 2: Assign a controller number Each time you must first register or "...
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Charging the controller With the system turned on the environment or the conditions of the controller flash rapidly. Hints • The controller can be used while charging. • Charge in other environments. The battery charge level is lit green), connect the controller to the system using a USB Cable. Hint The USB Cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on the screen. The port indicators of charge. The battery has plenty of the controller flash slowly and charging begins. The port indicators of use, the remaining ...
Charging the controller With the system turned on the environment or the conditions of the controller flash rapidly. Hints • The controller can be used while charging. • Charge in other environments. The battery charge level is lit green), connect the controller to the system using a USB Cable. Hint The USB Cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on the screen. The port indicators of charge. The battery has plenty of the controller flash slowly and charging begins. The port indicators of use, the remaining ...
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Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. 05 Basic operations Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. 16 Playback begins. Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19). Hint For instructions on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Eject button Eject indicator
Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. 05 Basic operations Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. 16 Playback begins. Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19). Hint For instructions on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Eject button Eject indicator
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.... 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Press the CF eject button. Hint When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™ card with the PS3™ system, you can insert the media without using an adaptor. A list of the arrows.
.... 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Press the CF eject button. Hint When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™ card with the PS3™ system, you can insert the media without using an adaptor. A list of the arrows.
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... devices that SCEE will be displayed. For the latest information, refer to be played or viewed File formats that are playable or viewable on the PS3™ system are compatible with a write-protect switch, do not operate the switch when the device is displayed in the Home Menu. Note that ... connected while the system is turned on the media may be liable for any loss or corruption of playable content is not possible to the PS3™ system. If for any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is displayed. Devices can be played or viewed on the ...
... devices that SCEE will be displayed. For the latest information, refer to be played or viewed File formats that are playable or viewable on the PS3™ system are compatible with a write-protect switch, do not operate the switch when the device is displayed in the Home Menu. Note that ... connected while the system is turned on the media may be liable for any loss or corruption of playable content is not possible to the PS3™ system. If for any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is displayed. Devices can be played or viewed on the ...
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...;2 format software, the assigned controller number is switched automatically. Visit faq.eu.playstation.com/bc for PS3™ format software is displayed. The data is displayed. Controller settings You can check the currently assigned controller number by the software. Quitting a game During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button of the controller...
...;2 format software, the assigned controller number is switched automatically. Visit faq.eu.playstation.com/bc for PS3™ format software is displayed. The data is displayed. Controller settings You can check the currently assigned controller number by the software. Quitting a game During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button of the controller...
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Game Playing games Saved data for PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software To save data from PlayStation® format (PS) software 20 MEMORY CARD slots Internal slots 2 Select (New Internal Memory Card), and then press the button. Insert the internal memory card in • Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation...cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to create the internal memory card. Follow the on the PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® console. Step 1: Create an internal memory card. Create an internal memory card within the hard disk as a ...
Game Playing games Saved data for PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software To save data from PlayStation® format (PS) software 20 MEMORY CARD slots Internal slots 2 Select (New Internal Memory Card), and then press the button. Insert the internal memory card in • Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation...cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to create the internal memory card. Follow the on the PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® console. Step 1: Create an internal memory card. Create an internal memory card within the hard disk as a ...
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...Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in 2 Connect the Memory Card Adaptor to the system. 3 Insert the memory card that you must use saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card To use a Memory Card Adaptor (sold separately) ...8226; You cannot copy data saved on the hard disk to a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card. 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in the adaptor. You must copy the data to use, and then press the button. ...
...Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in 2 Connect the Memory Card Adaptor to the system. 3 Insert the memory card that you must use saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card To use a Memory Card Adaptor (sold separately) ...8226; You cannot copy data saved on the hard disk to a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card. 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in the adaptor. You must copy the data to use, and then press the button. ...