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About the PS3™ system documentation
The PS3™ system documentation includes the following:
• Safety and Support
• Quick Reference (this document)
User’s Guide
Home Menu Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)
right button
Select an item using the up or
down button
Press the
01 Part names
SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
02 Setting up the PS3™ system
Step 1: Connect to a TV. Page
Step 2: Connect digital audio
devices
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Video output cable types
Connection methods
Connecting to a TV using an HDMI Cable
Connecting with other types of cables
Step 2: Connect digital audio devices
Audio output on the PS3™ system
The supported channels may vary depending on the output connector to be used
Connecting with an optical cable
Connecting with an HDMI Cable
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
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Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC Power Cord
Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software
After turning on the system, perform initial setup
1 Turn on the TV
4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the system using a USB
6 Perform initial setup
Cable
5 Press the PS button on the controller
Adjusting video output settings
03Turning the PS3™ system on and off
04 Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
Step 1: Pair the system and the controller
Step 2: Assign a controller number
Using the controller wirelessly
Charging the controller
When charging has completed, the port indicators stop fl ashing
Battery charge level
05 Playing content
Memory Stick™/SD Memory Card/CompactFlash® (equipped models only)
1 Insert the storage media
Ejecting media
Check that the access indicator is not fl ashing, and then eject
USB devices
Notices
1 Connect the USB device
2 Select the icon, and then press the button
File formats that can be played or viewed
06GamePlaying games
Step 1: Create an internal memory card
Step 2: Assign a slot
Step 2: Assign a slot
4 Select the icon, and then press the button
Using saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card
2 Connect the Memory Card Adaptor to the system
3 Insert the memory card that you want to copy in the adaptor
07 NetworkAdjusting network settings
4 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary
Using a wireless connection (wireless LAN feature-equippedmodels only)
Example of a wireless network configuration
•An access point or wireless router
•Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key)
3 Select "Wireless", and then press the right button
4 Select "Scan", and then press the right button
5 Select the access point that you want to use, and then press
7 Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the
the button
right button
6 Confirm the SSID for the access point, and then press the right button
9 Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary
08NetworkConnecting to the Internet
09 UpdatesPS3™ system updates
10Setting the parental control level
11 KeyboardUsing the on-screenkeyboard
Entering characters
Using a USB keyboard
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