Video Game Console User Manual

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Part names ............................................................................... 12

Getting started .......................................................................... 13

Connection methods ......................................................................13

Performing initial setup of the system software ..............................15

Video output on the PS3™ system ................................................16

Connecting digital audio devices ...................................................20

Turning the PS3™ system on and off ....................................... 21

Using the wireless controller ..................................................... 22

Playing content ......................................................................... 24

Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD .............................................................24

Playing content on USB devices .................................................... 25

File formats that can be played or viewed ...................................... 25

Playing games .......................................................................... 26

Game compatibility ........................................................................26

Playing games ............................................................................... 26

Controller settings ..........................................................................26

Saved data for PlayStation

3 format software ...............................26

Saved data for PlayStation

format software .................................27

Adjusting network settings ........................................................ 28

Adjusting network settings (wired) .................................................29

Adjusting network settings (wireless) .............................................29

Adjusting custom settings ..............................................................31

Connecting to the Internet ........................................................ 32

Using the Internet browser .............................................................32

Viewing the user’s guide ................................................................32

Creating a PlayStation

Network account .......................................32

PS3™ system updates ............................................................. 33

Using the on-screen keyboard .................................................. 34

Parental control ........................................................................ 35

Replacing the hard disk ............................................................ 36

Backing up data .............................................................................36

Removing the hard disk .................................................................37

Replacing the hard disk .................................................................38

Reinstalling the system software ...................................................39

Restoring data that has been backed up .......................................40

Restoring the PS3™ system .................................................... 41

Before disposing of or transferring the PS3™ system ...................41

Before requesting service ......................................................... 43

Table of contents

WARNING ......................................................................................... 2

Precautions ....................................................................................... 5

Online information about the PS3™ system ................................... 10

XMB

™

(XrossMediaBar) menu ....................................................... 11

Specifications .................................................................................. 48

GUARANTEE .................................................................................. 52