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Question posted by kuntryjones on June 19th, 2012

My Playstation 3 Want Come On Red Light Blinks And It Cuts Off

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Answer #1: Posted by rj666 on July 8th, 2012 3:30 PM
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the red blinking light means its overheated, the thermal paste between you ps3's cpu and heat sink must be shot. you should ring sony support if your ps3 is in warranty and they will send you one free of charge.

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

... 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 the PS3™ system s PLAYSTATION®3 system s SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller s Printed materials s AV Cable s AC Power Cord...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3

... 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: Displays the options menu/control panel Selecting...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 4

... rear CF SD/miniSD Slot cover*3 CF*1 slot*3 Eject button*3 SD*2 Memory Card slot*3 Memory Stick™ slot*3 PS family logo Can be set in red and green.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6

... system will display as "Standard (PAL)". Page 6 m Step 2: Connect digital audio devices. Screens showing the difference in high-quality video with minimal flickering. *2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7

... on the type of cable in use . Select a cable to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)". Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8

... Euro-AV Connector Plug (supplied with other types of picture quality. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system... on again by touching the power button on the system. An HDMI Cable can output both video and audio and enables you have made all other connections. • The socket-outlet shall ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9

... HDMI OUT connector. *3 This system does not support output from the video output cable. Optical cable for audio (sold separately) Video output cable for home entertainment use ( page 7) Digital audio device TV such as an AV receiver 9 Audio output on the PS3™ system The supported channels may vary depending on the output...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10

... LAN access indicator TV Hints • If your TV ( page 7) to connect it to the Internet without using a PS3™ system that are not compatible with an HDMI Cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. Do not connect a standard telephone line or other types of the correct...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11

Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord. Step 5: ...outlet Some regions and countries may use a different electrical outlet plug from the one illustrated. The power indicator will turn solid red to indicate that the system has entered standby mode. 3 Touch the power button. Power button Power indicator The power indicator...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12

Follow the on -screen instructions to adjust the settings. 12 Adjusting video output settings Depending on the TV screen ( page 6). For details, refer to the system using a USB Cable. 6 Perform initial setup. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the online user's guide ( page 27). After it...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13

...Using a SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Press the PS button. Power button Power indicator status Solid green Flashing green Solid red Off System turned on System turning off System off the system using a Wireless Controller you must first pair .... Using the system button 1 Touch the power button. 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on and off the system."
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14

... first time or when using with a different PS3™ system, you must first pair the devices. If you turn solid red. 1234 Step 1: Pair the system and the controller ...(supplied) Check that the system is turned on the system and connect the controller using with a different PS3™ system m Step 2: Assign a controller number. 04 Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19

... is displayed on the screen. • After quitting a game: Press the PS button when the Home Menu is specified by the software, change to the supported controller number.* *You cannot assign controller port 2-D using the PS3™ system. Visit faq.eu.playstation.com/bc for use is displayed on the system...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20

... Memory Card. Follow the on the PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® console. MEMORY CARD slots Internal slots 2 Select (New Internal Memory Card), and then press the button. Step 1: Create an internal memory card 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in the internal slot on...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21

..., and then press the button. (Game) in the adaptor. For details, refer to copy the data. The icon for at least 2 seconds, and then select "Assign Slots" from the screen that you want to use saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card, you want to copy in 2 Connect the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25

..., contact the person who set up or maintains the access point. 7 Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the right button. If you want to use , contact the person who set up or maintains the access point. 25
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27

... in the Home Menu, and then press the button. A busy icon is displayed while the page is on . The screen for the PS3™ system. PLAYSTATION®3 system user's guide http://manuals.playstation.net/document/ The guide can enjoy chatting under (Friends) or use the Internet browser to (Friends), select (Sign Up for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28

..."System Information". The system software is inactive. • Depending on updates, visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3. Hint Update data can update using storage media You can also be able to play without &#... on the content, you may not be contained in some game discs. 09 Updates PS3™ system updates By updating the PS3™ system software, you can perform an update in any...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30

... text, select the "Enter" key to switch the text entry method. Hint You can also use the directional buttons to select the word that you want. While the text entry screen is displayed, if any key on the connected USB keyboard is displayed. If there are no candidate terms, the symbol...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32

... Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Images shown in this document may vary from the images on your PS3™ system, depending on the system software version in China www.playstation.com " ", "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and " " are the properties of their respective owners. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment...

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