SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America Public Beta Manual for PlayStation®2 Sony Computer Entertainment America SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs © 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Developed by Zipper Interactive, Inc. The U.S. Navy provided technical support, but does not officially endorse this product. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America TABLE OF CONTENTS SETTING UP YOUR CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Adaptor (Ethernet Modem) (for PlayStation®2) . . Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up the Headset (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America SETTING UP YOUR CONSOLE Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located in the back of the console) is turned ON. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator turns green, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America CONTROLS DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller Configuration y Menu Controls Navigate menu/Highlight menu item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . directional buttons or left analog stick Select highlighted menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Previous screen/Return to Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T Open Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America y Character Movement and Actions (cont.) Toggle primary / secondary weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L (tap) Toggle weapon to semi / full auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . press > twice or hold Reload weapon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Activate special action icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Toggle special action icons . . . . . . . .
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America y Text Chat during Missions using the Chat Menu Tap < to open the Chat Menu. Press the directional buttons to highlight a chat menu option and press X to transmit the message. Friend Invite: Invite an in-game player to be a friend. Taunts: These are preset vocal taunts and customizable text message taunts you can direct at the opposition. Radio: Select Active channel for voice communication using the headset.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America CREATING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION Note: If you have already created a valid network configuration using the PlayStation®2 Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc or network start-up application for another online PlayStation®2 game and have the memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing that configuration in your PlayStation®2 console, skip this section and review the remaining sections. Before you can play SOCOM 3: U.S.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America CREATING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION (cont'd) 6. Set the IP Address if needed. • The usual setting is AUTO and you are not required to enter the IP Address, which is automatically assigned using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). However, a DHCP host name may also be required. If so, press the T button to open the advanced setting and enter the host name. If your ISP requires a “static IP address”, select MANUAL and enter the address.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America GET CONNECTED TO SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs (cont'd) 6. When prompted to save to a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), select YES if you want to save your profile and password. This is highly recommended. 7. Please read the User Agreement and select "ACCEPT" if you agree to the terms. Note: You must agree to the terms of the User Agreement to connect to SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version. 8.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America y Online Mission Types (cont'd) Extraction: This is a hostage situation. SEALs win by killing all terrorists or escorting at least two hostages to the extraction point. Terrorists win by killing the SEALs. If the terrorists murder a hostage, it counts as a rescued hostage for the SEALs. Control: This is all about territory and taking control of it.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America CONNECTING TO AN ONLINE GAME After you connect to a Universe server you will be presented with a Server News screen, which lists any current information about the status of the SOCOM 3 server. You can exit this screen and continue by pressing the X at any time. y The Online OCN Interface The online interface is broken down into seven sections: Briefing, Autoplay, Community, Create Clan, Map Screen, Options and My Settings.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America AUTOPLAY (cont'd) Game Type: The default setting will search for any game type, but you can choose a specific type here. You can choose between Breach, Control, Convoy, Demolition, Escort, Extraction and Suppression. Score Type: This determines how the game is scored. SOCOM 3 will default to Ladder scoring, but you can also choose from Open and Respawn scoring.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America COMMUNICATION (cont'd) Leaderboards: Think of this as your way to prove to the world how good you are. The leaderboards are an up-to-the-second listing of the top SOCOM 3 players worldwide. Clan Ladders: How does your clan stack up against the rest? Find out here! Message Board: Read messages from other players or post your own thoughts on the game. This is an open forum for all players.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America OPTIONS This is the place to configure your options. MP options will allow you to configure your online play while the Options tab will allow you to configure game options such as audio, video and control. Player Name On/Off: Choose whether or not you want player names displayed during a match. Retrieve Messages in Game: Allow others to send you messages while playing or prevent others from contacting you while in game.