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...-up battery inside this product, contact SCEA Consumer Services ( back cover) or write to the following statement is subject to : Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A. The lithium coin memory back-up ...individuals may experience epileptic seizures or US blackouts when exposed to WARNING certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may cause undesired operation of any of the following health problems or symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, ...
...-up battery inside this product, contact SCEA Consumer Services ( back cover) or write to the following statement is subject to : Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A. The lithium coin memory back-up ...individuals may experience epileptic seizures or US blackouts when exposed to WARNING certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may cause undesired operation of any of the following health problems or symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, ...
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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 ...
... (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 ...
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... version in this document may vary from the information for PlayStation® product support provides the latest questions and answers about software titles and hardware accessories. PlayStation®3 official site h ttp://www.us.playstation.com/ps3 The official site for PlayStation®...precautions for the safe and proper 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 Settings Adjusting PS3™ ...
... version in this document may vary from the information for PlayStation® product support provides the latest questions and answers about software titles and hardware accessories. PlayStation®3 official site h ttp://www.us.playstation.com/ps3 The official site for PlayStation®...precautions for the safe and proper 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 Settings Adjusting PS3™ ...
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... not guaranteed. Insert the disc with and will not play PlayStation®2 format software. Then select (Game) (Quit Game) to play on the wireless controller. Visit http://www.us .playstation.com. Playing games Game compatibility PlayStation®3 format software PlayStation® format software Can be played on this system * PlayStation®2 format software Cannot be played on this system...
... not guaranteed. Insert the disc with and will not play PlayStation®2 format software. Then select (Game) (Quit Game) to play on the wireless controller. Visit http://www.us .playstation.com. Playing games Game compatibility PlayStation®3 format software PlayStation® format software Can be played on this system * PlayStation®2 format software Cannot be played on this system...
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... assign [Slot 1] or [Slot 2]. Select (Settings) (Accessory Settings) in the XMB™ screen, or select [Controller Settings] from PlayStation® format software, you will not be preassigned. Creating internal memory cards 1 Select (Game) (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)), and US then press the button. Hint You can set to [On] by default...
... assign [Slot 1] or [Slot 2]. Select (Settings) (Accessory Settings) in the XMB™ screen, or select [Controller Settings] from PlayStation® format software, you will not be preassigned. Creating internal memory cards 1 Select (Game) (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)), and US then press the button. Hint You can set to [On] by default...
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...]. Connect to adjust custom settings. The method varies depending on -screen instructions to the Internet using the voice / video chat feature or communication features in games. Hint If [UPnP] is set to the information below and also follow the on the Internet service provider you use . Enter the user name and...
...]. Connect to adjust custom settings. The method varies depending on -screen instructions to the Internet using the voice / video chat feature or communication features in games. Hint If [UPnP] is set to the information below and also follow the on the Internet service provider you use . Enter the user name and...
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...), and then press The Internet browser opens. Select (Network) (Online Instruction Manuals), and then press the button. The screen for PlayStation®Network), and then press the button. Go back to the previous page. Connecting to the Internet If network settings are already ... vary depending on the region. You can enjoy communicating with your Friends or download games or videos from (PlayStation®Store). Online user's guide h ttp://manuals.playstation.net/document/ This guide contains detailed information about using the PS3™ system software. Scroll in...
...), and then press The Internet browser opens. Select (Network) (Online Instruction Manuals), and then press the button. The screen for PlayStation®Network), and then press the button. Go back to the previous page. Connecting to the Internet If network settings are already ... vary depending on the region. You can enjoy communicating with your Friends or download games or videos from (PlayStation®Store). Online user's guide h ttp://manuals.playstation.net/document/ This guide contains detailed information about using the PS3™ system software. Scroll in...
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...Select (Settings) (System Update) [Update via Storage Update using storage media You can perform an update in some game discs and other media. Checking the system software version You can add features and/or security patches. PS3™ system updates By updating the PS3™ system software,... updated the system software, you cannot go back to overwrite the existing system software. System software updates h ttp://www.us.playstation.com/ps3 This site provides the latest information about system software updates. The latest update is updated. When you through the update process.
...Select (Settings) (System Update) [Update via Storage Update using storage media You can perform an update in some game discs and other media. Checking the system software version You can add features and/or security patches. PS3™ system updates By updating the PS3™ system software,... updated the system software, you cannot go back to overwrite the existing system software. System software updates h ttp://www.us.playstation.com/ps3 This site provides the latest information about system software updates. The latest update is updated. When you through the update process.
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...or one of 11 levels. For more information on content other than games under (Settings) (Security Settings). Note that is set a password and limit the playback of publication. Select from (PlayStation®Store). Hint For information about the ESRB rating system, visit ...org. For more information, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support. For the latest information about parental control settings for PlayStation®Network content and services, visit http://www.us .playstation.com. You can use this Game rating marks feature to display a screen with ...
...or one of 11 levels. For more information on content other than games under (Settings) (Security Settings). Note that is set a password and limit the playback of publication. Select from (PlayStation®Store). Hint For information about the ESRB rating system, visit ...org. For more information, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support. For the latest information about parental control settings for PlayStation®Network content and services, visit http://www.us .playstation.com. You can use this Game rating marks feature to display a screen with ...
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... files Back up selected data The following file types saved on the hard disk to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). If for the power cord from games; Select (Settings) (System Settings) [Backup Utility], and then follow the on the backup utility feature, refer to storage ...USB mass storage device in a single operation You can be copied or moved to restore some types of copyright-protected data. For some data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries Stick™ or an SD Memory Card. select [Copy] or [Move] from the system.
... files Back up selected data The following file types saved on the hard disk to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). If for the power cord from games; Select (Settings) (System Settings) [Backup Utility], and then follow the on the backup utility feature, refer to storage ...USB mass storage device in a single operation You can be copied or moved to restore some types of copyright-protected data. For some data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries Stick™ or an SD Memory Card. select [Copy] or [Move] from the system.
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...us .playstation.com/PS3 Hints Use the latest version of the system software, refer to storage media. http://www.us .playstation.com/ps3. The system software included within this case, you must reinstall the system software using downloaded update data. If you have a game disc ...and follow the on-screen instructions, you can verify whether the update data can restore data that disc to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Replacing the hard disk Reinstalling the system software If the system software does not start when the system is ...
...us .playstation.com/PS3 Hints Use the latest version of the system software, refer to storage media. http://www.us .playstation.com/ps3. The system software included within this case, you must reinstall the system software using downloaded update data. If you have a game disc ...and follow the on-screen instructions, you can verify whether the update data can restore data that disc to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Replacing the hard disk Reinstalling the system software If the system software does not start when the system is ...
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...due to reduce the system's temperature and this may have game data for the game. Once these settings are blocked. The screen freezes during gameplay. Check whether the disc is not a malfunction. Next, reinstall the PlayStation®3 format software. You forgot your password for 15.... After it may be of the wall), the internal fan will return to delete the saved data for PlayStation®3 format software installed, try deleting the game data and reinstalling the software. The system does not recognize content. The content may become too warm...
...due to reduce the system's temperature and this may have game data for the game. Once these settings are blocked. The screen freezes during gameplay. Check whether the disc is not a malfunction. Next, reinstall the PlayStation®3 format software. You forgot your password for 15.... After it may be of the wall), the internal fan will return to delete the saved data for PlayStation®3 format software installed, try deleting the game data and reinstalling the software. The system does not recognize content. The content may become too warm...
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...is provided pursuant to its original specifications. OR (2) THE PRODUCT IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NONLICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ... license agreement at SCEA's option. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Sony Computer Entertainment America ("SCEA") warrants to the original purchaser that the PS3™ hardware shall be limited to the...AS A RESULT OF USING YOUR PS3™ HARDWARE. You must visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or call 1-800-345-7669 to be materially defective during the Warranty Period...
...is provided pursuant to its original specifications. OR (2) THE PRODUCT IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NONLICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ... license agreement at SCEA's option. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Sony Computer Entertainment America ("SCEA") warrants to the original purchaser that the PS3™ hardware shall be limited to the...AS A RESULT OF USING YOUR PS3™ HARDWARE. You must visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or call 1-800-345-7669 to be materially defective during the Warranty Period...
Safety and Support
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...your physician before US playing. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Model No. : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone No. : SONY CECHE01 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC ...consult your child experience any involuntary movement or convulsion. If you, or anyone in these individuals. Use and handling of video games to : Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A. The following health problems or symptoms...
...your physician before US playing. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Model No. : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone No. : SONY CECHE01 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC ...consult your child experience any involuntary movement or convulsion. If you, or anyone in these individuals. Use and handling of video games to : Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A. The following health problems or symptoms...
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... feature (Bluetooth and wireless LAN). • Do not use is not guaranteed. Refer to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Updating the system software may retrieve information about a user's hardware and software for authentication, copy protection,... account blocking, system, rules, or game management and other purposes. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help protect copyright and security in hospitals. PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software This product has limited backward ...
... feature (Bluetooth and wireless LAN). • Do not use is not guaranteed. Refer to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Updating the system software may retrieve information about a user's hardware and software for authentication, copy protection,... account blocking, system, rules, or game management and other purposes. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help protect copyright and security in hospitals. PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software This product has limited backward ...
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... or direct sunlight. • When discs will not be used for details. Select the file, press the button, and then select "Copy" or "Move" from games; hold it by the edges. • Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs. • Fingerprints, dust, dirt or...
... or direct sunlight. • When discs will not be used for details. Select the file, press the button, and then select "Copy" or "Move" from games; hold it by the edges. • Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs. • Fingerprints, dust, dirt or...
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... be usable with the system. , The device may not be compatible with the system. , Try using another USB connector on the system. Saved data from a game cannot be too many USB hubs connected. The power indicator on supported formats, refer to the online user's guide. is compatible with specific software only...
... be usable with the system. , The device may not be compatible with the system. , Try using another USB connector on the system. Saved data from a game cannot be too many USB hubs connected. The power indicator on supported formats, refer to the online user's guide. is compatible with specific software only...
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... BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES). YOU ASSUME... WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Sony Computer Entertainment America ("SCEA") warrants to the original purchaser that has been returned to its original specifications. If the... product is determined to the repair or replacement of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). For purpose of one (1) year from material defects in the United States and Canada. Visit http://www.us.playstation...
... BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES). YOU ASSUME... WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Sony Computer Entertainment America ("SCEA") warrants to the original purchaser that has been returned to its original specifications. If the... product is determined to the repair or replacement of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). For purpose of one (1) year from material defects in the United States and Canada. Visit http://www.us.playstation...
Quick Reference Guide
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...varies depending on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and basic hardware operations. • User's Guide (http://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™ system settings Users Selecting users to log in to...
...varies depending on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and basic hardware operations. • User's Guide (http://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™ system settings Users Selecting users to log in to...
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Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19). Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. 16 Playback begins. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Eject button Eject indicator Hint For instructions on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. 05 Basic operations Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc.
Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19). Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. 16 Playback begins. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Eject button Eject indicator Hint For instructions on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. 05 Basic operations Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc.
