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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 fi rst. It contains safety information Network related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifi cations and other information. Quick Reference (this document) Connecting to the Internet This document contains information on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and basic
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Item Home Menu Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called "XMB" (XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "Home Menu". Category Select a category using the left or 1 right button. Select an item using the up or 2 down button. Press the button to confi rm the 3 selected item. Directional buttons: button: Displays the options menu/control panel Used to select on-screen categories/items Selecting an icon and pressing the Pressing the button d
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Getting started 01 Part names System front System rear 3 Slot cover* DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector 1 3 AV MULTI OUT connector CF* slot* 3 Eject button* 2 3 SD* Memory Card slot* 3 Memory Stick™ slot* CF SD/miniSD PS family logo Can be rotated to match the MAIN POWER switch position of the system AC IN connector Vent LAN connector Disc slot HDMI OUT connector Power button Vent Eject button 3 WLAN access indicator* HDD access indicator USB connectors 1 2 3 * CompactFlash® * Secure Digital *
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Getting started Part names SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators USB connector L2 button R2 button L1 button R1 button button Directional button buttons button button Left stick/ Right stick/ L3 button* 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 Controller" ( page 14). 5
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Getting started 02 Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure fl ow for setting up the Step 1: Connect to a TV system Video output on the PS3™ system Step 1: Connect to a TV. Page 6 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. m (High Defi nition) (Standard Defi nition) HD SD 1 2 Video mode * 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i * Step 2: Connect digital audio devices. Page
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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. Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹ HDMI Cable HDMI IN connector 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p (sold separately) COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN YL PB/CB PR/CR R Component AV Cable Component VIDEO IN 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p / 576i*² (sold separatel
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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. AV MULTI OUT connector Connecting to a TV using an HDMI Cable Euro-AV Connector Plug Connect th
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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, The audio will be output from the optical cable. The picture will be such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use. output from the video output cable. Hint When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to (Settings) Optical cable for audio (Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and adjust the s
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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 Using an Ethernet Cable, you can connect the system to the Internet. output the TV picture via an audio device. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting network settings" ( page 22). Caution The system supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Do not connect a standard telephone line or other types of
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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 1 Turn on the TV. Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. 2 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. MAIN POWER switch AC IN
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the system using a USB 6 Perform initial setup. Cable. 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). Settings entered du
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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 PS button one second or longer. When the message "Turn Off the System" is displayed on the screen, select it and then press the button. Hint Before using a Wireless Controller you must fi rst pair it with the system ( page 14). Using the system button Power indicator status 1 Touch the power button. Turning off the syst
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Basic operations 04 Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Preparing for use Step 2: Assign a controller number To use a Wireless Controller, you must fi rst register or "pair" the Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the controller with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. controller. Step 1: Pair the system and the controller. Press the PS button. All of the port indicators fl ash. When using for the fi rst time 1 234 When using with a different PS
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Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Battery charge level Using the controller wirelessly If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second, If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can use the controller you can check the battery charge level on the screen. wirelessly. To use it wirelessly, the controller’s battery must be charged. Hints The USB Cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on. If the controller does
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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, see "Playing games" ( page 19). Eject indicator Eject button 16
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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. Front side Hint Example: When inserting a Memory Stick™ When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™ card with the PS3™ system, you can insert the media without using
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Basic operations Playing content USB devices Notices Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being You can connect external devices, such as devices that are saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption. compatible with USB Mass Storage Class using a USB Cable. When using a USB fl ash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also the switch when the device is connected to
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Game 06 Playing games Starting/quitting a game Controller settings You can adjust controller settings during gameplay. Press the PS Starting a game button, and then select a settings item from the screen that is Insert a disc, select the icon, and then press the button displayed. ( page 16). Switching analog mode Quitting a game When playing PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software, you can During gameplay, press the PS button of the Wireless Controller. Then change the mode of the contr
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Game Playing games Saved data for PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format Step 1: Create an internal memory card software 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in To save data from PlayStation 2/PlayStation format software, you ® ® the Home Menu, and then press the button. must create internal memory cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to slots. Step 1: Create an internal memory card. Create an internal memory card within the hard disk as a replacement for the Memory Car
