Getting Started
System front |
System rear |
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USB connectors |
(open) button |
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LAN connector |
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AC IN connector |
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Disc cover |
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HDMI OUT connector |
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Power button/Power indicator |
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DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector |
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Solid green: System on |
AV MULTI OUT connector |
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Flashing green: System turning off |
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Solid red: System off (in standby mode) |
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DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Port indicators
L1 button L2 button 
Directional buttons 
Left stick/L3 button*
SELECT button
PS button: Displays the XMBTM menu
Turns the system on/off
Quits a game
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.
Connection and Setup
USB connector
USB cable
to the USB connector
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AV MULTI OUT connector |
AC IN connector |
VIDEO |
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R AUDIO L |
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to the outlet |
to the TV video input connector |
AV cable |
AC power cord |
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Connect your PS3TM system to a TV.
For high definition output, connect the TV and the PS3TM system using an HDMI® cable (sold separately).
Turn on the TV and then select the appropriate input.
Press the power button to turn on the PS3TM system.
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).
Press the PS button on the wireless controller.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the initial setup.
Playing disc content
Category
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 XMBTM menu, and then press the 
button.
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®3 format software is saved in system storage. To display the data, go to |
(Game) |
(Saved Data Utility(PS3TM)). |
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Connect to the network
Connect using a wired connection
To the Internet line |
Ethernet cable |
Network gateway device |
Router |
such as a DSL modem |
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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 PSNSM
PSNSM is the service to use for online gaming, online shopping at 
(PlayStation®Store), joining in a chat under 
(Friends) and access to other online services. To create a Sony Entertainment Network account, select 
(Sign Up) under
(PSN), and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect wirelessly
To the Internet line
Network gateway device |
Wireless router |
such as a DSL modem |
(access point) |
Select 
(Settings) 
(Network Settings) 
[Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Easy] [Wireless] [Scan]. |
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Select the access point you want to use. |
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Check that the SSID is correct, and then |
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press the right button (directional buttons). |
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Select the type of encryption key. |
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Enter the encryption key. |
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Press the button to display the keyboard. |
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Enter the encryption key and then select [Enter]. |
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Check that the settings are correct, |
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and then save the settings. |
Switch Delete |
Enter typed |
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between upper |
characters and exit |
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and lower case |
the keyboard |
Supporting documentation
Safety and Support
This document contains information about how to safely use the PS3TM system. It also contains product warranty terms. Be sure to read it before using the PS3TM system.
Online user's guide manuals.playstation.net/document/
This guide contains detailed information about using the PS3TM system. You can also view the guide on your PS3TM system under 
(Network) 
(Online Instruction Manuals).
System software updates us.playstation.com/ps3
This site provides the latest information about system software updates.
Support Knowledge Center us.playstation.com/support
The official site for PlayStation® product support provides the latest questions and answers about your product.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
" 
", "PlayStation", "
", "DUALSHOCK", " 
" and "
" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer 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. © 2014 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Quick start guide
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