PlayStation PS3 Support Question
PlayStation PS3 Support Question
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Question posted by jd49935 on September 14th, 2011
Purple Screen
When I turn on my PS3 it stays onthe main menu page but it stays purple and there are no icons. I can hear the music and see the small stars but thats it. what should I do?
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Related PlayStation PS3 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... 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 Check that you have all of the PS3™ system software ( page 27). About the PS3™ system documentation
The PS3™ system documentation includes the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
....
3
Press the 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 "XMB" (XrossMediaBar).
button:
Confirms the selected item
button:
Cancels an operation
Icons
Options menu
Control panel
3 Select an item using the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)".
Using progressive results in resolution
HD screen
SD screen
6 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. 02 Getting started Setting up the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...-R
576i*² 576i*² 576i*²
7 Select a cable to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the TV and 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
...using the supplied AV Cable
TV
HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Connection methods
Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for ...If this happens, turn off the system and then turn it makes a small beep (about 5 seconds).
An HDMI Cable can output both video and audio and enables you to enjoy digital-quality video and audio with other...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
...MAIN POWER switch. MAIN POWER switch
AC IN connector
AC Power Cord (supplied)
To the electrical outlet Some regions and countries may use a different electrical outlet plug from the one illustrated. The power indicator will turn... system software
After turning on the system, perform initial setup.
1 Turn on the TV. 2 Turn on the TV screen.
11 Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Step...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... on the connector and the type of cable used, video output settings may need to be displayed. Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
4 Connect the Wireless Controller to adjust the settings.
12
After it has recognised the controller, the initial setup screen will recognise the Wireless Controller. Hints
• For details...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... it with the system ( page 14). 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on System turning off System off (in standby mode) MAIN POWER switch off
Power indicator
2 Press the PS button of...Wireless Controller you turn off the system
Press and hold down the PS button for two seconds or longer. PS button
Turning off the system using the MAIN POWER switch on the screen, select it ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
...the temperature range is between
10°C - 30°C. Charging the controller
With the system turned on (power indicator is low.
To use , the remaining charge level may not display ... wirelessly
If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can check the battery charge level on the screen.
The battery has started losing its charge. The port indicators of use it wirelessly, the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
Ejecting a disc
Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19). Eject button
Eject indicator
An icon is displayed in the Home Menu.
2 Select the icon, and then press the button.
Hint For instructions on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Insert the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... a game: Press the PS button when content from the game software is displayed on the screen.
• After quitting a game: Press the PS button when the Home Menu is displayed...PS3™ system. Saved data for PS3™ format software
Saved data for at least 2 seconds. Then select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed on the system's hard
disk.
Visit faq.eu.playstation...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... 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 the hard disk instead of a MEMORY CARD slot on the PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® console.
Follow the on the hard disk and assign the cards to create the internal...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
...details, refer to copy the data.
The icon for (Memory Card (PS)) or (Memory ... PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card.
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under
the Home Menu, and then press the button.
(Game)...PlayStation®2)
Saved data from the screen that is copied to an internal memory card as shown below. Follow the on the software, slots may be preassigned. Game
Playing games...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
... 27).
Follow the on network settings, refer to the instructions supplied by the Internet service provider or with the network device.
For detailed information on -screen instructions to the Internet using a
physical cable.
23 Network device such as necessary.
Easy Custom
Basic settings are set automatically.
Using a wireless connection (wireless LAN...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... use an Ethernet Cable to establish a wired connection.
• Depending on -screen instructions.
The following items are required to set up the Internet connection
When connecting...)
(System Settings) "System
Information".
1 Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the
Home Menu, and then press the button.
2 Select "Internet Connection Settings", and then press the
button. ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... network device. Easy Custom
Basic settings are set automatically.
Network
Adjusting network settings 9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary.
For information on -screen instructions to adjust the required settings. Follow the on settings, refer to the online user's guide ( page 27).
26 You can manually enter detailed settings...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... Up for creating an account will remain active as long as the system is turned on.
The screen for PLAYSTATION®Network), and then press the button.
08 Network Connecting to the Internet
If network settings are already completed, the PS3™ system will automatically connect to the Internet when the system is on.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
...Notices
• During an update, do not turn off the system or remove media. Select (Settings)
(System Update) "Update via Internet".
Update using the update data saved on updates, visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3. Network update
You can update using storage ... data from the Internet.
Hint Update data can perform an update in some game discs. The current version is updated.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
10 Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard
Cursor
Displays predictive options Text entry field
Operation keys
Input mode display
List of the cursor
Inserts a space
Displays the options menu
Switches the input mode
Confirms characters that have been typed but not entered, and exits the keyboard
Displays characters that are...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... "Français", you to (Settings)
(System
Settings) "System Language". If there are listed in French. Example: If "System Language" is pressed, the text entry screen will bring up a list of the word, which will enable you can also use for text entry are the supported system languages.
Hint You cannot...
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