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...can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the following measures: − Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. − Increase the separation between the...Part 15 of RF energy that any other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. The wireless controller complies with at least 20 cm (8 in a residential installation. WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. This...
...can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the following measures: − Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. − Increase the separation between the...Part 15 of RF energy that any other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. The wireless controller complies with at least 20 cm (8 in a residential installation. WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. This...
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...exported or re-exported to U.S. You must comply fully with and will not play PlayStation®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. About national export control This product may fall within this system. Export Administration Regulations. For more information,...certain restrictions under the U.S. This system is prohibited, such as in hospitals. Refer to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Some PlayStation® format software may play on their premises. - embargoed destinations. WARNING Radio waves Radio waves may affect electronic...
...exported or re-exported to U.S. You must comply fully with and will not play PlayStation®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. About national export control This product may fall within this system. Export Administration Regulations. For more information,...certain restrictions under the U.S. This system is prohibited, such as in hospitals. Refer to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Some PlayStation® format software may play on their premises. - embargoed destinations. WARNING Radio waves Radio waves may affect electronic...
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...(XrossMediaBar) menu 11 Connecting to the Internet 32 Using the Internet browser 32 Viewing the user's guide 32 US Creating a PlayStation®Network account 32 PS3™ system updates 33 Table of contents Part names 12 Using the on-screen keyboard 34 Getting...or transferring the PS3™ system 42 Before requesting service 43 Playing games 26 Game compatibility 26 Playing games 26 Controller settings 27 Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software 27 Saved data for PlayStation® format software 27 Specifications 48 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 53...
...(XrossMediaBar) menu 11 Connecting to the Internet 32 Using the Internet browser 32 Viewing the user's guide 32 US Creating a PlayStation®Network account 32 PS3™ system updates 33 Table of contents Part names 12 Using the on-screen keyboard 34 Getting...or transferring the PS3™ system 42 Before requesting service 43 Playing games 26 Game compatibility 26 Playing games 26 Controller settings 27 Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software 27 Saved data for PlayStation® format software 27 Specifications 48 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 53...
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...result in the vertical or horizontal position. However, any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the PS3™ system and wireless controller. Stop using this model of the system. Dust build-up or cigarette smoke residue on product safety and support, visit our...change the position of the system with all the precautions. Safety This product has been designed with your hands or arms while operating the wireless controller. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. If you experience discomfort or pain in your physician. − Dizziness, nausea, ...
...result in the vertical or horizontal position. However, any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the PS3™ system and wireless controller. Stop using this model of the system. Dust build-up or cigarette smoke residue on product safety and support, visit our...change the position of the system with all the precautions. Safety This product has been designed with your hands or arms while operating the wireless controller. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. If you experience discomfort or pain in your physician. − Dizziness, nausea, ...
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...vibration function to [Off]. Avoid prolonged use of space around you. Do not place on a carpet or rug with all other controllers. Precautions * Except LCD screen types Parents are encouraged to monitor children in a place where they may leave a * These notes also apply... into an electrical outlet until you have an ailment or an injury, do not leave a still system while using the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller unless you have any vents. person or object. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. The vibration function of your hands ...
...vibration function to [Off]. Avoid prolonged use of space around you. Do not place on a carpet or rug with all other controllers. Precautions * Except LCD screen types Parents are encouraged to monitor children in a place where they may leave a * These notes also apply... into an electrical outlet until you have an ailment or an injury, do not leave a still system while using the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller unless you have any vents. person or object. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. The vibration function of your hands ...
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... use . Do not wipe with a chemically-treated cleaning cloth. Clean discs with a low-powered vacuum cleaner. Exterior surfaces (plastic cover of system and wireless controller) Follow the instructions below to help prevent the product exterior from the center outwards. Precautions Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on...
... use . Do not wipe with a chemically-treated cleaning cloth. Clean discs with a low-powered vacuum cleaner. Exterior surfaces (plastic cover of system and wireless controller) Follow the instructions below to help prevent the product exterior from the center outwards. Precautions Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on...
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...of the following information available on the system software version in use. 10 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages PlayStation®Network Using PlayStation®Network services Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images...access the following items. If any items are missing, contact SCEA Consumer Services ( back cover). PlayStation®3 system DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller AC Power Cord AV Cable USB Cable Printed materials Information about ...
...of the following information available on the system software version in use. 10 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages PlayStation®Network Using PlayStation®Network services Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images...access the following items. If any items are missing, contact SCEA Consumer Services ( back cover). PlayStation®3 system DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller AC Power Cord AV Cable USB Cable Printed materials Information about ...
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button: Confirms the selected item button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 11 Item Directional buttons: Used to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the XMB™ menu Turns the system on/off Category ... a category using the or button. 2 Select an item using the or button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item. button: Displays the options menu/control panel Selecting an icon and pressing the Pressing the button during content button will display the...
button: Confirms the selected item button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 11 Item Directional buttons: Used to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the XMB™ menu Turns the system on/off Category ... a category using the or button. 2 Select an item using the or button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item. button: Displays the options menu/control panel Selecting an icon and pressing the Pressing the button during content button will display the...
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..., or damage to the system. Some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 peripherals such as the lens) may build up or cigarette smoke residue on the internal components (such as the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®) and analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) are pressed. For details, visit ...http://www.us.playstation.com. Dust build-up . Notices Do not place the system in red and...
..., or damage to the system. Some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 peripherals such as the lens) may build up or cigarette smoke residue on the internal components (such as the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®) and analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) are pressed. For details, visit ...http://www.us.playstation.com. Dust build-up . Notices Do not place the system in red and...
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... and user name. When connecting using a USB cable. 4 Press the PS button on -screen instructions to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). (Settings) or 15 When connecting over a wireless LAN, follow the on -screen keyboard" ( page 34). Settings entered ...during initial setup. Power indicator Power button 3 Connect the wireless controller to the system using an Ethernet cable, basic settings will be selected automatically if you select [Yes] on the screen and then press...
... and user name. When connecting using a USB cable. 4 Press the PS button on -screen instructions to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). (Settings) or 15 When connecting over a wireless LAN, follow the on -screen keyboard" ( page 34). Settings entered ...during initial setup. Power indicator Power button 3 Connect the wireless controller to the system using an Ethernet cable, basic settings will be selected automatically if you select [Yes] on the screen and then press...
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... lights up in solid red. Power indicator: solid green Power button Turning off Turning on the system 1 Press the power button. After the controller number is lit solid green or flashing green, be sure to abide by the notices below. PS button Notice When the power indicator is assigned...; system from the electrical outlet. 21 The power indicator lights up in standby mode) Hints Before using the PS button on the wireless controller. Turning the PS3™ system on and off Turning the PS3™ system on and off the system 1 Press the power button. If you...
... lights up in solid red. Power indicator: solid green Power button Turning off Turning on the system 1 Press the power button. After the controller number is lit solid green or flashing green, be sure to abide by the notices below. PS button Notice When the power indicator is assigned...; system from the electrical outlet. 21 The power indicator lights up in standby mode) Hints Before using the PS button on the wireless controller. Turning the PS3™ system on and off Turning the PS3™ system on and off the system 1 Press the power button. If you...
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... PS3™ system, you must first register or "pair" the controller with the original system is turned on Step 2: Assign a controller number Each time you turn off and the assigned number will be assigned to the controller. Pair the controller with the system again if the controller has been used with a different PS3™ system ...
... PS3™ system, you must first register or "pair" the controller with the original system is turned on Step 2: Assign a controller number Each time you turn off and the assigned number will be assigned to the controller. Pair the controller with the system again if the controller has been used with a different PS3™ system ...
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...The battery has no charge. When charging has completed, the port indicators stop flashing. Charge Level The battery has plenty of the controller flash slowly and charging begins. The port indicators on the environment or the conditions of use, the remaining charge level may not display...temperature range is between 10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F). The battery has started losing its charge. Charge the controller. Battery charge duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age. Battery life also varies depending on the screen. Hints ...
...The battery has no charge. When charging has completed, the port indicators stop flashing. Charge Level The battery has plenty of the controller flash slowly and charging begins. The port indicators on the environment or the conditions of use, the remaining charge level may not display...temperature range is between 10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F). The battery has started losing its charge. Charge the controller. Battery charge duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age. Battery life also varies depending on the screen. Hints ...
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...-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. Notices Discs that the disc is inserted. 2 An icon is updated ( page 33). * AACS (Advanced Access Control System) key 24 If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the XMB™ menu, and then press the...
...-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. Notices Discs that the disc is inserted. 2 An icon is updated ( page 33). * AACS (Advanced Access Control System) key 24 If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the XMB™ menu, and then press the...
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... and has limited backward compatibility. Then select (Game) (Quit Game) to play PlayStation®2 format software. In this system. Playing games This model of the PlayStation®3 system is designed to quit the game. Hint Depending on the wireless controller. Starting a game When you insert the disc, the game starts automatically. Quitting a game During gameplay, press the PS button on...
... and has limited backward compatibility. Then select (Game) (Quit Game) to play PlayStation®2 format software. In this system. Playing games This model of the PlayStation®3 system is designed to quit the game. Hint Depending on the wireless controller. Starting a game When you insert the disc, the game starts automatically. Quitting a game During gameplay, press the PS button on...
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... set to [On] by default. * You cannot assign controller port 2-D using this setting to assign the appropriate controller port or number.* You can set the vibration function to play games. 27 Press the PS button on the wireless controller, and then select [Assign Slots] from PlayStation® format software, you can use , and then press...
... set to [On] by default. * You cannot assign controller port 2-D using this setting to assign the appropriate controller port or number.* You can set the vibration function to play games. 27 Press the PS button on the wireless controller, and then select [Assign Slots] from PlayStation® format software, you can use , and then press...
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... the encryption key. A list of your Internet service provider to the Internet. If the connection is displayed. If the list is decreased or the wireless controller does not function properly, try using a wired Internet connection. 30 You can usually select [Scan] and choose an access point within range of the settings...
... the encryption key. A list of your Internet service provider to the Internet. If the connection is displayed. If the list is decreased or the wireless controller does not function properly, try using a wired Internet connection. 30 You can usually select [Scan] and choose an access point within range of the settings...
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...updates h ttp://www.us.playstation.com/ps3 This site provides the latest information about system software updates. The current version is automatically downloaded. Use the update data to play a disc that contains update data, a screen will be contained in any of the controller are inactive. ... update You can perform an update in some game discs and other media. Update using storage media You can check system version information by downloading the update data from the Internet. Checking the system software version You can update using disc media Update data may...
...updates h ttp://www.us.playstation.com/ps3 This site provides the latest information about system software updates. The current version is automatically downloaded. Use the update data to play a disc that contains update data, a screen will be contained in any of the controller are inactive. ... update You can perform an update in some game discs and other media. Update using storage media You can check system version information by downloading the update data from the Internet. Checking the system software version You can update using disc media Update data may...
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...] or one of content restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other than games under (Security Settings) [Change Password]. You can set a parental control level for games under (Settings) (Security Settings). For more information, visit http://www.us .playstation.com/support. 35 Example: If the parental control level of a game or video that the lower the number...
...] or one of content restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other than games under (Security Settings) [Change Password]. You can set a parental control level for games under (Settings) (Security Settings). For more information, visit http://www.us .playstation.com/support. 35 Example: If the parental control level of a game or video that the lower the number...
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...http://www.us .playstation.com/PS3 Hints Use the latest version of the update ...data available on the website. If the appropriate update data for further details. You cannot reinstall the system software using either of the system software, refer to the section "Update using downloaded update data. If you have a game... license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Restoring data that has been backed up using a version that had ... wireless controller are not active. If the installation is earlier than the system software version that is...
...http://www.us .playstation.com/PS3 Hints Use the latest version of the update ...data available on the website. If the appropriate update data for further details. You cannot reinstall the system software using either of the system software, refer to the section "Update using downloaded update data. If you have a game... license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Restoring data that has been backed up using a version that had ... wireless controller are not active. If the installation is earlier than the system software version that is...
