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Friends About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages • Safety and Support Before using the product, carefully read this document first. It contains safety information related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifications and other information.
Home Menu Category Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called "XMB" (XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "Home Menu". Item Directional buttons: Used to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off 1 Select a category using the left or right button. 2 Select an item using the up or down button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item.
Getting started 01 Part names System front System rear Slot cover*3 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector CF*1 slot*3 AV MULTI OUT connector Eject button*3 SD*2 Memory Card slot*3 Memory Stick™ slot*3 CF SD/miniSD PS family logo Can be rotated to match the position of the system MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector Vent LAN connector Disc slot HDMI OUT connector Power button Vent WLAN access indicator*3 HDD access indicator Eject button USB connectors 1 2 * CompactFlash® * Secure Digital *3 On equipp
Getting started Part names SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators USB connector L2 button L1 button R2 button R1 button Directional buttons button button button button Left stick/ L3 button* Right stick/ R3 button* SELECT button START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Hint For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless page 14).
Getting started 02 Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure flow for setting up the system Step 1: Connect to a TV. Page 6 m Step 2: Connect digital audio devices. Page 9 m Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable. Page 10 m Step 1: Connect to a TV Video output on the PS3™ system The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to the instruction manual for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match the TV in use.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connecting with other types of cables Connection methods Connect cables other than the HDMI Cable to the AV MULTI OUT connector on the system. Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Connecting with an optical cable You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use. Hint When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to (Settings) (Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and adjust the settings as necessary for the audio device. The audio will be output from the optical cable.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Connecting with an HDMI Cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. You can output the TV picture via an audio device. Using an Ethernet Cable, you can connect the system to the Internet. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting network settings" ( page 22). Caution The system supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software Connect the AC Power Cord. After turning on the system, perform initial setup. Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. 1 2 Turn on the TV. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the system using a USB Cable. 6 Perform initial setup. USB connector USB Cable (supplied) Follow the on-screen instructions to enter settings for system language, time zone, date and time and user name. After initial setup is completed, the Home Menu ( page 3) will be displayed on the TV screen. USB connector Hints • For details on entering text, see "Using the on-screen keyboard" page 30).
Basic operations 03 Turning the PS3™ system on and off Using a SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Press the PS button. Turning off the system Press and hold down the PS button for one second or longer. When the message "Turn Off the System" is displayed on the screen, select it and then press the button. PS button Hint Before using a Wireless Controller you must first page 14). pair it with the system ( Using the system button 1 Touch the power button.
Basic operations 04 Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Preparing for use Step 2: Assign a controller number To use a Wireless Controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. Step 1: Pair the system and the controller. Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the controller. Press the PS button. All of the port indicators flash.
Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Using the controller wirelessly If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can use the controller wirelessly. To use it wirelessly, the controller’s battery must be charged. Battery charge level If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second, you can check the battery charge level on the screen. Hints • The USB Cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on.
Basic operations 05 Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. Playback begins. Depending on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. Hint For instructions on how to quit games, page 19).
Basic operations Playing content Memory Stick™/SD Memory Card/CompactFlash® (equipped models only) 1 Insert the storage media. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. Open the slot cover. (The slot cover does not open on the 20 GB model.) CF SD/miniSD A list of playable content is displayed.
Basic operations Playing content USB devices Notices You can connect external devices, such as devices that are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class using a USB Cable. Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the external device to be connected. 1 • Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
Game 06 Playing games Starting/quitting a game Controller settings Starting a game Insert a disc, select the icon, and then press the ( page 16). button Quitting a game During gameplay, press the PS button of the Wireless Controller. Then select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed. When you start or quit PlayStation®2 format software, the assigned controller number is cleared. Follow the steps listed below to assign a controller number. You can adjust controller settings during gameplay.
Game Playing games Saved data for PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software To save data from PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software, you must create internal memory cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to slots. 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 Step 1: Create an internal memory card.
Game Playing games 4 Step 2: Assign a slot 1 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Follow the on-screen instructions to copy the data. Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in Hints Select the internal memory card that you want to use, and then press the button. • Depending on the type, saved data from a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card is copied to an internal memory card as shown below. Assign a slot.
Network 07 Adjusting network settings Using a wired connection Preparing the required items The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet Cable. The following items are required for a wired connection to the Internet.
Network Adjusting network settings 4 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary. Using a wireless connection (wireless LAN feature-equipped models only) The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using a wireless connection. Example of a wireless network configuration The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.
Network Adjusting network settings Preparing the required items The following items are required to set up the system to connect wirelessly to the Internet. • • • • A broadband Internet connection A network gateway device, such as a DSL modem An access point or wireless router Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key) Hints • SSID, WEP key, and WPA key are types of security information that are required when connecting to an access point.
Network Adjusting network settings 5 Select the access point that you want to use, and then press the button. 7 An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access point. If you do not know which SSID to use or if the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point. 6 Confirm the SSID for the access point, and then press the right button. Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the right button.
Network Adjusting network settings 9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the required settings. Easy Basic settings are set automatically. Custom You can manually enter detailed settings information. For information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied by the Internet service provider or with the network device. For detailed information on network settings, refer to the online user’s guide page 27).
Network 08 Connecting to the Internet If network settings are already completed, the PS3™ system will automatically connect to the Internet when the system is turned on. The connection will remain active as long as the system is on. Using the Internet browser 1 Select (Internet Browser) under Menu, and then press the button. (Network) in the Home The Internet browser opens. A busy icon is displayed while the page is loading.
Updates 09 PS3™ system updates By updating the PS3™ system software, you can add features and/or security patches. Frequently update your system to use the latest version of the system software. For the latest information on updates, visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3. Update methods You can perform an update in any of the ways described below. Network update You can update by downloading the update data from the Internet. The latest update is automatically downloaded.
Security Settings 10 Setting the parental control level The PS3™ system includes a parental control feature. You can use this feature to set a password and limit the playback of content restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other content). By setting the parental control level on the system, you can prevent the playback of restricted content by children.
Keyboard 11 Using the on-screen keyboard Displays predictive options Cursor List of keys Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions.
Keyboard Using the on-screen keyboard Entering characters Using predictive mode, you can enter the first few letters of the word, which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these letters. You can then use the directional buttons to select the word that you want. After you have finished entering text, select the "Enter" key to exit the keyboard. Hint The languages you can use for text entry are the supported system languages.
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