Safety and Support Before using this product, carefully read the product documentation and retain it for future reference.
WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC60825-1+A2:2001.
Seizures induced by light stimulation (Photosensitive Epilepsy) If you have an epileptic condition or have had seizures, consult your doctor prior to playing. Some individuals may experience eye soreness, altered vision, migraine, muscle twitching, convulsion, blackout, loss of awareness or disorientation when exposed to flashing or flickering lights or other light stimulation on a television screen or while playing video games.
Table of contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About the PS3™ system documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x Before use Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 x Troubleshooting Before requesting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before use Precautions Safety Use and handling • Use in a well-lit area and keep a safe distance from the TV screen. • Avoid prolonged use of the PS3™ system and Wireless Controller. • Stop using the system immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands or arms while operating the Wireless Controller. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. • If you experience any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the system immediately.
• When connecting the system to a plasma or projection* TV, do not leave a still image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this may leave a faint image permanently on the screen. * Except LCD screen types • Parents are encouraged to monitor children in online activities to ensure safe and responsible Internet usage. Vents Do not block any vents. To maintain good ventilation, follow the guidelines below: • Place the system at least 10 cm away from a wall surface.
Wireless networking feature Moisture condensation If the system or disc is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens inside the system or on the disc. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and turn off and unplug the system. Do not put the disc back in until the moisture evaporates (this may take several hours).
Discs Note on compatibility Some media may have region or territorial restrictions and may not work with your system. See media packaging for details. Handling • Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges. • Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs. • Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Always handle carefully and check that discs are clean before use.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PS3™ system. Should any problem persist, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation®, PlayStation®2, and PLAYSTATION®3 software manual. The system does not turn on. , Check that the main power switch on the system rear is turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is securely inserted in the system and the electrical outlet.
, If an audio device is connected, check the settings of the device. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the audio device. , There may be a problem with the AV cable. Try using another cable that is compatible with the PS3™ system. , Some software do not support digital audio output. , If the system's audio output settings do not match the cable or device in use, the system may not produce sound. Check that the system's audio output settings are correct.
Wireless Controller Reset button The battery does not charge or does not fully recharge. , The battery can only be charged when the system is turned on (when the power indicator on the system front is lit green). , Check whether the connector on the USB cable is dirty. If dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth. , See "Wireless Controller battery" ( page 17). The battery charge does not last long. , The battery may be wearing out. Battery duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age.
The power indicator on the system front is flashing red and the system does not operate. , The temperature inside the system has risen too high. Check whether the system is being used in a hot location or whether the vents are blocked. Touch the power button on the system front to stop the flashing, and then leave the system unused until it cools down. After it cools down, turn on the system again. GUARANTEE The system does not recognise content.
This Guarantee is given to you as first user by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd of 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom. IMPORTANT Troubleshooting 1. If you need to claim under this Guarantee, please call your local Customer Service helpline (listed in the PLAYSTATION®3 software manuals) for return instructions. 2. This Guarantee is only valid: i. in the United Kingdom, Eire, Australia and New Zealand; and ii.
Additional information 4 Remove the HDD bay cover on the system's left side. Use the space at the right edge of the HDD bay cover to pull it out from the system. If the cover is difficult to remove, gently insert a small screwdriver in the space and pry the cover off. Be careful not to damage the system or the cover when using a screwdriver. Removing / replacing the hard disk The following section explains how to remove and replace the hard disk.
6 Remove the hard disk from the system. 1 Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screws (4 places). 2 Remove the hard disk from the metal frame. Use the metal handle to pull the hard disk out from the system. Notices The hard disk is a sensitive piece of equipment and should be handled with care at all times.
Replacement hard disks You can use hard disks of the following types with the PS3™ system: Size 2.5 inch (internal Interface format Serial ATA*2 type)*1 Caution on disposal of the PS3™ system Before disposing of the system, it is essential that personal information and other data of similar nature be deleted. To delete data, go to "System Settings" "Restore PS3™ System". *1 Proper operation is not guaranteed for all models. *2 Parallel ATA is not supported.
Wireless Controller battery Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Caution PLAYSTATION®3 system 20 GB model 60 GB model CPU Cell Broadband Engine™ GPU RSX™ Dolby Digital 5.1 ch, DTS 5.1 ch, LPCM 7.1 ch, AAC, others*1 *2 Audio output 256 MB XDR Main RAM, 256 MB GDDR3 VRAM Memory Wireless Controller battery life • The battery has a limited lifespan. Battery duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age.
Resolution HDMI OUT connector AV output BD/DVD/ CD drive (read only) 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i HDMI (supports Deep Colour/Ver 1.3a) × 1 AV MULTI OUT connector 1 Digital out (optical) connector 1 Maximum read rate BD × 2 (BD-ROM) DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM) CD × 24 (CD-ROM) Power Power consumption External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part) MagicGate™ MagicGate™ is a term of copyright-protection technology developed by Sony Corporation.
Region codes Depending on the disc, a region code that is based on the geographic region where the disc is distributed may be assigned. This system can play discs marked with the following region codes.
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