Sony SOCOM 3 User Manual

SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Sony Computer Entertainment America

Public Beta Manual for PlayStation®2

Sony Computer Entertainment America

Developed by Zipper Interactive, Inc. The U.S. Navy provided technical support, but

does not officially endorse this product. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are

registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SETTING UP YOUR CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Network Adaptor (Ethernet Modem) (for P Memory Car

ds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting Up the Headset (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Movement and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Controls and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ONLINE COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the On-Screen Keyboard to Enter Data and Chat Text Chat During the Missions Using the Chat Menu

USING THE HEADSET ONLINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CREATING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GET CONNECTED TO SOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALs . . . . . . 8

PLAYING THE GAME ONLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Online Mission Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Finding a Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONNECTING TO AN ONLINE GAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Online OCN Interf

Create Clan Map Screen

Briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Autoplay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

My Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THE START MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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SETTING UP YOUR CONSOLE

Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located in the back of the console) is turned ON. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator turns green, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropri ate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for informa

tion on using the software.

y Network Adaptor (Ethernet Modem) (for PlayStation®2)

In order to play SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version Online, you must have installed a Network Adaptor (Ethernet Modem) (for PlayStation®2) on your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system before playing or use the PlayStation®2 with internal network connector. Set up the Network Adaptor (Ethernet Modem) (for PlayStation®2) according to the instructions included in its packaging.

Caution: Unplug the power cord on your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system before adding any networking equipment to the system.

Note: SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version must be played over a broadband internet connection (DSL, cable modem, or higher speeds).

y Memory Cards

A memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) is required to play SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version. Before playing online, a valid network configuration must be saved to the memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) using either the Network Startup Disc or the SOCOM 3 Network Configuration Utility.

y Setting Up the Headset (optional)

SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs Public Beta Version is compatible with both the SOCOM headset and USB headset (for PlayStation®2).

The headset connects to either one of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors located on the front of your PlayStation®2 com

puter entertainment system. With the USB symbol facing UP, insert the cable into one of the USB connectors.

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CONTROLS

DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller Configuration

y Menu Controls

Navigate menu/Highlight menu item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . directional buttons or left analog stick

Select highlighted menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Previous screen/Return to Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Open Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Voice Chat (with headset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Access team command menu (via controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < + directional buttons or left analog stick

Open team command sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Highlight tactical command on sub-menus

Execute command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cycle through Weapons / Equip

Select Weapon / Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Player statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q

ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C + directional buttons ! / @

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . directional buttons or left analog stick ! / @

X T W < (hold) + voice

y Character Movement and Actions

Note: These are the default Precision Shooter controls. You can change controls on the Options menu.

Move character

Aim weapon / look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right analog stick

Change body position (stand, prone, crouch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . run + T firmly

Dive

Peek around corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . directional buttons

Fire / throw / deploy weapon

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . left analog stick

T (press hard to go prone)

$ or #

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R

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y Character Movement and Actions (cont.)

Toggle primary / secondary weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L (tap)

Toggle weapon to semi / full auto Reload weapon

Activate special action icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Toggle special action icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toggle perspective: 3rd person, 1st person, weapon scope

Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . left analog stick (also while submerged)

Submerge / Resurface (while swimming) Note: While swimming or submerged, characters are restricted from using weapons. Also, while submerged, an air meter will appear next to the character's name. When the air meter is depleted, the character will automatically resurface.

Cycle through teammates during online play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . directional buttons

Note: You will be able to do this in Spectator mode as well. Change / Customize weapon during online play

y Vehicle Controls and Actions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . press > twice or hold

hold X + directional buttons $ or #, then release

. . . . directional buttons ! / @(multiple taps)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T (tap)

$ / # (after you are out of action)

. . . . . . . . . . . . D (after you are out of action)

Mount / Dismount Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X (standing next to vehicle and special action icon appears)

Accelerate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . left analog stick ! (when driving)

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . left analog stick

Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right analog stick (when driving)

Aim weapon

Fire weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right analog stick (when operating mounted weapon)

R (when operating mounted weapon)

@ (when driving)

ONLINE COMMUNICATION

y Using the On-Screen Keyboard to enter Data and Chat

When data entry is required, the on-screen keyboard displays automatically. To chat, press C to open the Online Keyboard.

Note: You can only enter date and chat using the on-screen keyboard when connected to a game room.

• Press the directional buttons or left analog stick to highlight a key, then press

• Press

• Select ENTER or press

• Press T to close the keyboard without transmitting or entering data.

• Text chat during Mission using the Chat Menu.

S to backspace. D to move the cursor right. < to move the cursor left. L to shift.

R to toggle Caps Lock.

C to enter data or transmit chat.

X to select and enter the character in the field.

Note: You can use an optional USB keyboard to enter data and chat. Once connected, press ENTER on your keyboard to activate it

in data entry or chat situations

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