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    Quick Reference 2-894-645-22(1) PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1)[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 2 About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: • Safety and Support Before using the pr oduct, carefully r ead this document first. It contains safety information related to use of the PS3™ system, tr oubleshooting, specifications and other information. • Qui[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 3 Home Menu Category Item Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called "XMB" (XrossMediaBar). The main scr een for "XMB" is called the "Home Menu". 1 2 3 Select a categor y using the left or right button. Select an item using the up or down b[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 4 Get ting st ar t ed Part names 01 System front CF SD/miniSD Disc slot CF* 1 slot* 3 SD* 2 Memory Card slot* 3 Memory Stick™ slot* 3 Slot cover* 3 Power button V ent USB connectors HDD access indicator WLAN access indicator* 3 PS family logo Can be rotated to match the position of the system Eject button Eject b[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 5 SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller SELECT button USB connector L2 button L1 button Directional buttons Left stick/ L3 button* ST ART button R2 button R1 button button button button button Right stick/ R3 button* Port indicators PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pr essed. Hint For details [...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 6 Get ting st ar t ed Setting up the PS3™ system 02 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. * 1 This number indicates the number of scan line[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 7 Get ting st ar t ed Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types The reso lutio n displayed on the T V varies depe nding on t he input c onne ctors on t he T V a nd the t ype of c able in us e. Select a c able to match the T V i n use. Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹ HDMI Ca[...]

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    8 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Get ting st ar t ed Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Cau tio n • 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. Connecting to a TV using a[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 9 Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Y ou can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, such as an A V 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 nec[...]

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    1 0 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Get ting st ar t ed Setting up the PS3™ system Connecting with an HDMI Cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. Y ou can output the TV picture via an audio device. HDMI Cable (sold separately) Digital audio device such as an A V receiver HDMI Cable (sold separately) TV Hints • If your [...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 1 1 Get ting st ar t ed Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord. Cau tio n • 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 e[...]

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    1 2 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Get ting st ar t ed Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the system using a USB Cable. USB connector USB Cable (supplied) USB connector 5 Press the PS button on the contr oller . The system will recognise the Wir eless Controller . After it has recognised the controller , the initia[...]

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    1 3 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Ba sic operations T urning the PS3™ system on and off 03 Using a SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Press the PS button. T urning off the system Press and hold down the PS button for two seconds or longer . When the message "T urn off the system." is displayed on the screen, select it and then press the[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 1 4 Ba sic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller 04 Preparing for use T o use a Wireless Contr oller , you must first register or "pair" the controller with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the contr oller . Step 1: P air the system and the controller. • When using for the first [...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Ba sic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Contr oller 1 5 Using the controller wirelessly If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can use the controller wirelessly . T o use it wir elessly , the controller’ s battery must be charged. Hint The USB Cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and [...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 1 6 Ba sic operations Playing content 05 Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Playback begins. Depending on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Ejecting a dis[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Ba sic operations Playing content 1 7 Memory Stick™/SD Memor y Card/CompactFlash ® (equipped models only) 1 Insert the storage media. An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. CF SD/miniSD Open the slot cover . Front side Example: When inserting a Memor y Stick™ 2 Select the icon, and then press the button. A lis[...]

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    1 8 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) USB devices Y ou 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 Connect the USB device. An icon is display[...]

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    1 9 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Gam e Playing games 06 Starting/quitting a game Starting a game Insert a disc, select the icon, and then press the button. Quitting a game During gameplay , press and hold down the PS button of the Wireless Controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select "Quit Game" fr om the screen that is displayed. [...]

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    20 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Gam e Playing games Saved data for PlayStation ® 2/PlayStation ® format software T o save data from PlayStation ® 2/PlayStation ® format software, you must create internal memory cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to slots. • Memor y Card (8MB) (for PlayStation ® 2) • Memor y Card Step 1: Creat[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 21 Gam e Playing games Step 2: Assign a slot 1 Select (Memor y Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in the Home Menu, and then press the button. 2 Select the internal memory card that y ou want to use , and then press the button. Assign a slot. Hints • Depending on the software, slots may be pr eassigned. For deta[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 22 Net work Adjusting network settings 07 Using a wired connection The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet Cable. Example of a wired network configuration The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environm[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 23 4 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary . Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the r equired settings. Easy Basic settings are set automatically . Custom Y ou can manually enter detailed settings infor mation. For information on settings, refer to the instructions [...]

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    2 4 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Net work Adjusting network settings Preparing the required items The following items are r equired to set up the system to connect wirelessly to the Internet. • Subscription to an Inter net service provider (ISP) • A network device, such as a DSL modem or router • An access point* • Settings infor matio[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) 25 5 Select the access point that you want to use, and then press the button. 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,[...]

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    26 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Net work Adjusting network settings 9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary . Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the r equired settings. Easy Basic settings are set automatically . Custom Y ou can manually enter detailed settings infor mation. For information on [...]

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    27 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) If network settings are alr eady completed, the PS3™ system will automatically connect to the Internet when the system is tur ned on. The connection will remain active as long as the system is on. Using the Internet browser 1 Select (Internet Bro wser) under (Network) in the Home Menu, and then press the butto[...]

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    PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) By updating the PS3™ system software, you can add featur es 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. Use the update data to overwrite the existing system software. The system[...]

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    29 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Cursor Operation keys Displays characters that can be entered using the selected key Displays when predictive mode is on T ext entry field Displays predictive options Input mode display List of keys Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions. Keys Explanation Inserts a line br[...]

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    3 0 PS3-1002/PS3-1003 2-894-645-22(1) Keybo ard Using the on-screen keyboar d Entering characters Using predictive mode, you can enter the first few letters of the wor d, which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these letters. Y ou can then use the directional buttons to select the word that you want. After you have finis[...]

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    Images shown in this document may vary from the images on your PS3™ system, depending on the system software version in use. © 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. " ", "PlayStation", "PLAYST A TION", and " " are register ed trademarks of Sony Computer Enter tainment Inc. Also, "[...]