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Getting Started
System front
(open) buttonUSB connectors LAN connector
Disc cover
Power button/Power indicator
Solid green: System on
Flashing green: System turning off
Solid red: System off (in standby mode)
Connection and Setup
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector
USB connector
System rear
HDMI OUT connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
USB cable
AC IN connector
to the USB
connector
DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Port indicators
L1 button L2 button
Directional buttons
Left stick/L3 button*
SELECT button
PS button: Displays the XMB
Playing disc content
Turns the system on/off
Quits a game
TM menu
USB connector
R1 button R2 button
button: Displays the options
menu/control panel
button: Confirm the selected
item
button: Cancel an operation
Right stick/R3 button*
START button
* The L3 and R3 buttons function
when the sticks are pressed.
Category
Euro-AV Connector
to the TV video input connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
AV cable AC power cord
AC IN
connector
to the outlet
Connect your PS3TM system to a TV.
For high definition output, connect the TV and the PS3TM system using an HDMITM cable (sold separately).
Turn on the TV and then select the appropriate input.
TM
Press the power button to turn on the PS3
If video is not displayed, turn off the PS3TM system, and then turn it on again by pressing the power button
for at least five seconds (until the system beeps a second time).
system.
Press the PS button on the wireless controller.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the initial setup.
Connect to the network
Connect using a wired connection
Ethernet cableTo the Internet line To the Internet line
Item
XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) menu
Insert the disc with the label side facing up.
Open the disc cover and insert the disc.
To open the disc cover, you can either press the (open) button or manually slide the disc cover to the left.
Push the disc into place until you hear a click.
Slide the disc cover closed.
When you close the disc cover, the disc will automatically start playing. If the disc does not automatically start,
select the icon for the disc from the XMB
・To quit a game, press the PS button on the controller and then select (Quit Game). To quit playing other types
of discs, press the button on the controller.
・Saved data for PlayStation
(Saved Data Utility(PS3
®3 format software is saved in the system storage. To display the data, go to (Game)
TM
)).
TM menu, and then press the button.
Connect wirelessly
Network gateway device
such as a DSL modem
Router
Connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to the PS3TM system.
Select (Settings) (Network Settings) [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Easy].
Check that the settings are correct, and then save the settings.
Using PSN
PSNSM gives you instant access to a variety of services, including online gaming,
downloadable games, movies and content from (PlayStation
facilities under (Friends). To use PSN
Network account. To create an account, select (Sign Up) under (PSN) and follow
the on-screen instructions.
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and PlayStation®Store not available in all countries and languages, see
PSN
eu.playstation.com/legal for details. Broadband internet connection required. Users
are responsible for broadband internet connection fees. Users must be 7 years or
older and users under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content
and/or services. Registration also possible via web browser at eu.playstation.com.
SM
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, you must have a Sony Entertainment
®Store) and chat
Supporting documentation
Safety and Support
This document contains information about how to safely use the PS3TM system. Be sure to read it before using the
TM
system. This document includes parental control information.
PS3
Online User's Guide eu.playstation.com/ps3/support/manuals/
This guide contains detailed information about using the PS3TM system. You can also refer to (Network)
(Online Instruction Manuals).
System Software Updates eu.playstation.com/ps3
This site provides the latest information about system software updates.
Support eu.playstation.com/ps3/support/
The official site for PlayStation® product support provides the latest questions and answers about your product.
Network gateway device
such as a DSL modem
Wireless router
(access point)
Select (Settings) (Network Settings) [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Easy] [Wireless] [Scan].
Select the access point you want to use.
Check that the SSID is correct and press
the right button.
Select the type of encryption key.
Enter the encryption key.
Press the button to display the keyboard.
Enter the encryption key and then select [Enter].
Check that the settings are correct, and
then save the settings.
Switches
between upper
and lower case
Delete Enter typed
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characters and exit
the keyboard
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Entertainment Inc. is a trademark of the same company.
"XMB" and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"SONY" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Sony Entertainment Network" is a trademark of the
same company.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
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