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Safety and Support
Before using this product, carefully read the product documentation and retain it for future reference.
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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM WARNING A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 3AMP fuse To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or must be used .If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach servicing to qualified personnel only. the fuse cover afte
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Seizures induced by light stimulation (Photosensitive About DNAS Epilepsy) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help protect copyright and security If you have an epileptic condition or have had seizures, consult your doctor prior to in connecting the PS3™ system to a network. DNAS may retrieve information about playing. Some individuals may experience eye soreness, altered vision, migraine, a user's hard
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Table of contents About the PS3™ system documentation WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: About the PS3™ system documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Safety and Support (this document) This document contains safety information related to the use of the PS3™ system, x Before use troubleshooting, specifications and other information. Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before use � Do not touch the system or connected cables or accessories during an electrical Before use storm. � Do not use the system or accessories near water. Precautions � Do not allow liquid, small particles or other foreign objects to get into the system or accessories. � Do not touch the connectors of the system or accessories. Safety � Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or steam. Also, do not place the system in an area subject to excessive dust or cigarette smoke
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� When connecting the system to a plasma or projection* TV, do not leave a still � Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or moving the image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this may leave a faint system, or when you do not intend to use the system for an extended period of time. image permanently on the screen. When disconnecting, grasp the power cord by the plug and pull straight out of the * Except LCD screen types electrical outlet. Never p
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Before use � Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended Wireless networking feature period of time. � Do not use solvents or other chemicals. Do not wipe with a chemically-treated � The 2.4 GHz range of radio waves used by the wireless networking feature of this cleaning cloth. product is a range shared by various devices. This product has been designed to minimise the effect of other devices using the same range. However, in some cases Vents interfer
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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. Storage � Do not expose dis
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The Blu-ray Disc (BD) or DVD cannot be played, or the picture is distorted. Before requesting service , When outputting DVD content or PLAYSTATION®3 format software in SD resolution, only discs recorded in the PAL standard can be played. Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PS3™ system. , If the system is connected to a VCR or a combination TV/VCR unit, copy Should any problem persist, contact the appropriate PlayStation® custo
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, If an audio device is connected, check the settings of the device. For details, refer Storage media and disc media to the instructions supplied with the audio device. , There may be a problem with the AV cable. Try using another cable that is The system does not recognise the disc. compatible with the PS3™ system. , Remove the disc and reinsert it. , Some software do not support digital audio output. , If the disc has a label, insert it with the label side up. , If the system's audio output
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Troubleshooting Even when the battery is not being used, it loses its charge. Wireless Controller , Battery charge is used even when the Wireless Controller is not in use. It is recommended that you charge the battery frequently. The Wireless Controller does not function. , When using the controller wirelessly, if the controller and the system are too far apart, you will not be able to operate the system effectively. Other issues , When using the Wireless Controller, you must pair it with the
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The power indicator on the system front is flashing red and the system GUARANTEE does not operate. , The temperature inside the system has risen too high. Check whether the system GUARANTEE 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 Thank you for buying this Product. We hope that you enjoy using it. until it cools down. After it cools down, turn on the system again. The ter
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Troubleshooting 9. You understand that this Guarantee does not cover stored data and you agree that This Guarantee is given to you as first user by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe SCEE is not liable to you for any loss or corruption of your data, files or software Ltd of 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom. resulting from repair or replacement of the Product under this Guarantee. 10. You should back up your hard disk regularly to prevent loss or alteration of data,
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4 Remove the HDD bay cover on the system's left side. Additional information Use the space at the right edge of the HDD bay cover to pull it out from the system. Removing / replacing the hard disk 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 The following section explains how to remove and replace the hard disk. using a screwdriver. Caution � For safety reasons, be sure to turn
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Additional information 6 Remove the hard disk from the system. 1 Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screws (4 places). Use the metal handle to pull the hard disk out from the system. 2 Remove the hard disk from the metal frame. Lift one end and slide the hard disk out to remove. Notices The hard disk is a sensitive piece of equipment and should be handled with care at all times. To help prevent software or data loss or corruption, or damage to the hard disk, carefully follow the precaut
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Replacement hard disks You can use hard disks of the following types with the PS3™ system: Caution on disposal of the PS3™ system *1 Size 2.5 inch (internal type) Before disposing of the system, it is essential that personal information and other *2 data of similar nature be deleted. To delete data, go to "System Settings" "Restore Interface format Serial ATA PS3™ System". *1 Proper operation is not guaranteed for all models. *2 Parallel ATA is not supported. Hint If you lose the HDD bay cove
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Additional information Wireless Controller battery Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Caution If you come into contact with material from a leaking battery, take the following PLAYSTATION®3 system actions: � If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately flush the eyes with 20 GB model 60 GB model clean water and seek medical attention. CPU Cell Broadband Engine™ � If the material comes into contact with the skin or clothes, immediately
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MagicGate™ Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i MagicGate™ is a term of copyright-protection technology developed by Sony HDMI OUT Corporation. HDMI (supports Deep Colour/Ver 1.3a) × 1 connector AV output AV MULTI OUT 1 connector Playable discs Digital out (optical) 1 connector PLAYSTATION®3 format BD-ROM BD/DVD/ BD × 2 (BD-ROM) BD-ROM CD drive Maximum read rate DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM) Blu-ray Disc (BD) (read only) CD × 24 (CD-ROM) BD-R *1 Power AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz BD-RE *2 Power consu
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Additional information � Do not use damaged, re-shaped or repaired discs. Use of such discs may cause a Disc Region code malfunction. � When using an 8 cm disc, insert the disc in the system without an adaptor. Blu-ray Disc (BD) � The audio CD playback feature of this system is designed to conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, some record companies have started marketing music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies. Some of (Models sold in DVD 4 Region 4 countri
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