Quick Reference

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About the PS3 system documentation Friends
The PS3 system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages
Safety and Support
Before using the product, carefully read this document first. It contains safety information PLAYSTATIONNetwork
related to use of the PS3 system, troubleshooting, specifications and other information.
Using PLAYSTATIONNetwork services
Quick Reference (this document)
This document contains information on setting up the PS3 system, preparing for use and
basic hardware operations. Network
Users Guide (access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals)
This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information
Connecting to the Internet
related to the use of the PS3 system software ( page 29).
Game
Playing games

Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact Video
the appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which can be found
within every PlayStation and PLAYSTATION3 software manual. Playing video

s PLAYSTATION3 system Music

s DUALSHOCK3 Wireless Controller
Playing music
s Printed Materials
Photo
Displaying images
s AC Power Cord s USB Cable
Settings

s Euro-AV Connector Plug Adjusting PS3 system settings

s AV Cable
Users
Selecting users to log in to the PS3
system
2
Home Menu Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)
The PS3 system includes a user interface called "XMB"
(XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "Home
Menu".
Category
Select a category using the
1
or button.

Select an item using the

2 or button.
Item

Press the button to confirm the

3
selected item.

Directional buttons: button: Displays the options menu/control panel

Used to select on-screen categories/items

Selecting an icon and pressing the Pressing the button during content
PS button:
Displays the Home Menu button will display the options menu. playback will display the control panel.
Turns the system on/off

button:
Confirms the selected item

button: Icons Options menu Control panel

Cancels an operation

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01 Part names
System front System rear

PS family logo AV MULTI OUT connector

Can be rotated to match the
position of the system DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

Disc slot
Power button
MAIN POWER switch
Eject button
AC IN connector
Vent
WLAN access indicator
LAN connector
HDD access indicator
HDMI OUT connector
USB connectors

Hint
Caution The system can be set in a horizontal or vertical position.
Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in the
Do not use the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat
vertical position.
may build up. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may lead
to fire, injury or malfunction. Notice
If the systems internal temperature becomes elevated, the power indicator Do not place the system in an area subject to excessive
will flash alternately in red and green. In this case, turn off the system dust or cigarette smoke. Dust build-up or cigarette
( page 16) and leave it unused for a while. After the system cools smoke residue on the internal components (such as the
down, move it to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use. lens) may cause the system to malfunction.

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Part names

DUALSHOCK3 Wireless Controller

Port indicators USB connector

L2 button R2 button
L1 button R1 button

button
Directional button
buttons button
button

Left stick/ Right stick/

L3 button* R3 button*

SELECT button START button

PS button

* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.

Hint
For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the Wireless Controller"
( page 17).

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Getting started
02 Setting up the PS3 system
Procedure flow for setting up the Step 1: Connect to a TV
system
Video output on the PS3 system
Step 1: Connect to a TV.
Page 6 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.
m HD (High Definition) SD (Standard Definition)
1
Step 2: Connect digital audio Video mode * 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i *2
devices. Page 9 16:9 16:9
Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 4:3 4:3

m *1 This number indicates the number of scan lines. Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for
"progressive". Using progressive results in high-quality video with minimal flickering.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet *2 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)".
Cable. Page 10

m Screens showing the difference in resolution

Step 4: Connect the AC Power

Cord. Page 11

m
Step 5: Perform initial setup of
the system software.
Page 11 HD screen SD screen

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Video output cable types

The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match
the TV in use.
Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*

HDMI Cable HDMI IN connector 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p

(sold separately)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Component AV Cable Component VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR L R
1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p / 576i*
(sold separately) connector

S VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
S VIDEO Cable S VIDEO IN connector 576i*
(sold separately)

AV Cable VIDEO IN connector VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

576i*
(supplied) (composite)

AV Cable
(supplied) Euro-AV connector 576i*
Euro-AV Connector Plug (SCART)
(supplied)

*1 Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be supported.
*2 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)".

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Connection methods Connecting with other types of cables

Connect cables other than the HDMI Cable to the AV MULTI OUT
connector on the system.
Caution
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.
AV MULTI OUT connector

Connecting to a TV using an HDMI Cable

Connect the system to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Euro-AV Connector
AV Cable
An HDMI Cable can output both video and audio and enables you to Plug (supplied)
TV (supplied)
enjoy digital-quality video and audio with minimal loss of picture
quality.

Euro-AV Connector (SCART)

Example: When using the supplied AV Cable

HDMI OUT connector

TV HDMI Cable (sold separately)

HDMI IN connector Hint

If you change the type of cable used to connect the system, video may not be
displayed. If this happens, turn off the system and then turn it on again by
touching the power button on the system front for at least five seconds (until the
system beeps twice). The video output setting will then be reset to the standard
resolution.

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Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Connecting with an optical digital cable
You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, Audio will be output from the optical digital cable. Video will be output
such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use. from the video output cable.

Hint
When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to (Settings)
(Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and then adjust the settings Optical digital cable for audio
as necessary for the audio device. (sold separately)

Audio output on the PS3 system Video output cable

The supported channels may vary depending on the output for the TV in use
( page 7)
connector to be used.

Channels that can be used for output

PS3 system output connectors
2 Ch. 5.1 Ch. 7.1 Ch.
AV MULTI OUT connector
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector
HDMI OUT connector *
TV Digital audio device
such as an AV receiver
* A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch.
audio from the HDMI OUT connector.
Hint
Normally, audio cannot be output simultaneously from multiple output
connectors. For example, if your PS3 system is connected to a TV via an
HDMI cable and to an audio device via an optical digital cable and "Digital Out
(Optical)" is set under "Audio Output Settings", audio will no longer be output
from the TV and will only be output from the audio device.

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Connecting with an HDMI Cable Step 3: Connect an Ethernet Cable

Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. You can Using a commercially available Ethernet cable, you can connect the
output the TV picture via an audio device. system to the Internet. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting
network settings" ( page 24).

Caution
The system supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Do
not connect a standard telephone line or other types of cords or cables that
are not compatible with the system directly to the LAN connector on the
system, as this may cause heat build-up, fire or malfunction.

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

LAN connector
Digital audio device such
as an AV receiver LAN access indicator
HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Commercially available Ethernet
cable

TV

Hint
Hints If using a PS3 system that is equipped with the wireless LAN feature, you can
If your TV is not equipped with an HDMI input connector, use a video output connect to the Internet without using an Ethernet Cable. For details, see "Using
cable of the correct type for your TV ( page 7) to connect it to the PS3 a wireless connection" ( page 25).
system directly.
If a device is connected to the PS3 system via an HDMI Cable, do not turn
off the device while the system is turned on (power indicator is lit solid
green). Doing so may cause sound distortions or produce abnormal sounds.

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Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software
Connect the AC Power Cord. After turning on the system, perform initial setup.

Caution
1 Turn on the TV.
Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until
you have made all other connections. 2 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
MAIN POWER switch

AC IN connector

AC Power Cord (supplied)

The power indicator turns solid red to indicate that the system has entered
standby mode.
To the electrical outlet
Some regions and 3 Touch the power button.
countries may use a
different electrical outlet Power button
plug from the one
illustrated.

Power indicator

The power indicator turns green and the picture is displayed on the TV
screen.

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4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the system using a USB 6 Perform initial setup.
Cable.

USB connector

USB Cable (supplied)

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter settings for system language,

time zone, date and time and user name. The screen for setting up the
Internet connection will be displayed.

USB connector When connecting using an Ethernet cable, basic settings will be selected
automatically if you follow the on-screen instructions. When connecting
over a wireless LAN, follow the instructions starting with step 4 under
"Setting up the Internet connection" ( page 26) to set up the connection.
After the settings have been completed, the Home Menu ( page 3) will
5 Press the PS button on the controller. be displayed on the TV screen.
The system will recognise the Controller. After it has recognised the
controller, the initial setup screen will be displayed. Hints
When using an HDMI cable to connect the system to the TV, a screen for
changing the video output resolution will be displayed during initial setup. If
you select "Yes" on the screen and then press the button, the optimal
output resolution will be selected automatically.
For details on entering text, see "Using the on-screen keyboard"
( page 32).
Settings entered during initial setup can be changed under (Settings) or
(Users). For details, refer to the online users guide ( page 29).

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If you select "AV MULTI / SCART", you must choose the type of output
Adjusting video output settings signal on the next screen. In most cases, select "Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr".

Depending on the type of cables and the connectors used, you may
need to adjust the PS3 system's video output settings to display
3 Confirm the screen, and then press the button.
If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the change
video at HD resolutions ( page 6) on a TV.
will be displayed.
Hint
If video is not displayed on the TV, perform the following operations:
4 Confirm the settings, select "Yes", and then press the
button.
Switch the video input of the TV to match the input connector used to
If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the
connect to the system.
settings will be displayed.
Turn off the system, and then turn it on again by touching the power button
on the system front for at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice).
The video output setting will then be reset to the standard resolution.

1 From the home menu, select (Settings) (Display

Settings) "Video Output Settings", and then press the
button.

2 Select the input connector ( page 7) in use on the TV, and

then press the button.

If you select "HDMI", you will have the option to choose "Automatic" or
"Custom" on the next screen. In most cases, select "Automatic", and video
output settings will be completed automatically.
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5 Select the resolutions supported by the TV, and then press 6 Confirm the settings, select "Yes", and then press the
the button. button.
The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input Depending on the connector selected in step 2 and the resolutions
connector and the type of cable used ( page 7). The highest resolution selected in step 5, this screen may not be displayed.
you selected will be used for video output. Depending on the connector
selected in step 2, this screen may not be displayed.

7 Select the type of TV, and then press the button.

If you selected "Standard (PAL)" or "576p" in step 5, a screen for selecting
the TV screen size will be displayed. Adjust the setting to match the TV in
use.
If you selected "720p" or a higher resolution in step 5, the TV type will
automatically be set to 16:9 and the screen for selecting the TV screen size
will not be displayed.

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If you select "HDMI", you will have the option to choose "Automatic" or
8 Confirm the settings, and then press the button. "Manual" on the next screen. In most cases, select "Automatic". If using a
The video output settings will be saved on the system. cable other than an HDMI cable to output audio from the TV, select "Audio
Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI". If using an optical digital cable to
output audio, select "Digital Out (Optical)" and choose the output format on
the next screen.

10 Confirm the settings, and then press the button.

The audio output settings will be saved on the system.

Hint
You can adjust audio output settings under (Settings) (Sound
Settings) "Audio Output Settings".

9 Adjust audio output settings.

Continue on to adjust audio output settings. Adjust settings to match the
TV or audio device in use.

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Basic operations
03 Turning the PS3 system on and off
Turning on the system Turning off the system
Turn on the system using either one of the following methods: Turn off the system by selecting (Turn Off
System) under (Users) in the home menu.
Using a Wireless Controller Using the system button
1 Press the PS button. 1 Touch the power button.
A controller number is assigned when
the system is turned on.
PS button

Power button
Power indicator
Notice
Do not use the MAIN POWER switch on the system
rear to turn off a system while the power indicator is lit
2 Press the PS button on the controller. solid green or flashing green, as doing so may cause
data loss, data corruption, or damage to the system.
A controller number is assigned.

Power indicator status

Solid green System turned on
Flashing green System turning off Hints
Solid red System off (in standby mode) You can turn off the system by touching the power
button on the system front until you hear a beep (about
Off MAIN POWER switch off two seconds). If you touch the power button for more
than 10 seconds, the system will be forced to shut
down, which may cause data loss, data corruption, or
Hint damage to the system.
Before using a Wireless Controller, you must first pair it with the system ( page 17). If you will not be using the system for a long period of
time, confirm that the power indicator is lit solid red, and
then use the MAIN POWER switch on the system rear to
turn off the system.
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04 Using the Wireless Controller
Preparing for use Step 2: Assign a controller number
To use a Wireless Controller, you must first register or "pair" the Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the
controller with the PS3 system and assign a number to the controller. controller.

Step 1: Pair the system and the controller. Press the PS button. All of the port indicators flash.
When using for the first time 1 2 3 4
When using with a different PS3 system
m
m When the controller has been assigned a
number, the port indicators for the
Step 2: Assign a controller number. assigned number turn solid red.
Every time the system is turned on 1 2 3 4

Step 1: Pair the system and the controller You can connect up to 7 controllers at one time. The controller
number is shown by the number above the port indicators. For
When using the controller for the first time or when using with a
numbers 5-7, add the numbers of the lit indicators.
different PS3 system, you must first pair the devices. If you turn on
the system and connect the controller using a USB Cable, the pairing
will be completed automatically. Example: Controller number 5 has
been assigned. 1 2 3 4
1

USB Cable (supplied) Check that the system is turned on

(power indicator is lit solid green). Hints
Pairing and assigning controller numbers can only be done when the system
is turned on (power indicator is lit solid green).
When a paired controller is used with another PS3 system, the pairing with
the original system is cleared. Pair the controller with the system again if the
controller has been used with another system.
If the controller or the system is turned off, the port indicators on the
controller will turn off and the assigned number will be cleared.
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Basic operations
Using the Wireless Controller

Using the controller wirelessly Battery charge level

If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second,
If you disconnect the USB Cable, you can use the controller you can check the battery charge level on the screen.
wirelessly. To use it wirelessly, the controllers battery must be
charged.

Hints
The USB Cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and
the system are turned on.
If the controller does not function, press the PS button, and then reassign the
controller number.

Charging the controller Charge Level

With the system turned on (power indicator is lit solid green), connect
the controller to the system using a USB Cable. The port indicators of
the controller flash slowly and charging begins.
The battery has plenty of charge.
When charging has completed, the port indicators stop flashing.
The battery has started losing its charge.
Hints
The battery charge level is low.
The controller can be used while charging.
The battery has no charge. The port indicators on the controller flash
Charge in an environment where the temperature range is between rapidly. Charge the controller.
10C - 30C. Charging may not be as effective when performed in other
environments.

Hint
Depending on the environment or the conditions of use, the remaining charge
level may not display correctly and the battery duration may vary.

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Basic operations
05 Playing content
Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD

1 Insert the disc. 2 An icon is displayed in the home menu, and playback of the
disc begins.

If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the
home menu, and then press the button.

Insert the disc with the

label side facing up.

Notices Ejecting a disc

Discs that are not compatible with the system cannot
Stop playback, and then touch
be played. For details, refer to the "Safety and Support"
document. the eject button.
To play commercially available BD video software, in
Hint
some cases the encryption key* may need to be
renewed. The encryption key can be renewed when For instructions on how to quit games,
the system software is updated ( page 30). see "Playing games" ( page 21).
Eject indicator
* AACS (Advanced Access Control System) key

Eject button

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Playing content

USB devices Notices

Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being
You can connect external devices, such as devices that are
saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB Cable.
When using a USB flash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate
Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also the switch when the device is connected to the system. Doing so may
to the instructions supplied with the device. cause data loss or corruption.

1 Connect the USB device.

An icon is displayed in the Home Menu. File formats that can be played or viewed
File formats that can be played or viewed on this system include
ATRAC, MP3, AAC, JPEG and MPEG-4. For the latest information,
refer to the online users guide ( page 29).

Hints

External device such as a digital camera Only files that are playable or viewable on the PS3 system are displayed in
the column for the compatible category (Example: Image data is displayed in
the Photo category).
Depending on the storage media, only a subset of the folders on the media
2 Select the icon, and then press the button. may be displayed. If you select "Display All" from the options menu
A list of playable content is displayed. ( page 3), all folders saved on the media will be displayed.

Notice
You should where possible make periodic back-ups of data stored on the
hard disk drive as a precaution against possible loss or corruption. If for any
reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is not possible to restore
or repair the software or data. Note that SCEE will not be liable for any loss
or corruption of data, files or software.

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Game
06 Playing games
Hint
Games that can be played on this system
Depending on the type of software, such as PlayStation format software,
(Quit Game) may not be displayed when the PS button is pressed. In this
PLAYSTATION3 format software Can be played on this system case, select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed.

Can be played, but may not always

PlayStation format software perform correctly
Controller settings
PlayStation2 format software Cannot be played on this system
You can change controller settings by selecting (Settings)
(Accessory Settings) in the home menu.
If a controller port or number is specified by the software,
Playing games Reassign you can use this setting to assign the appropriate
Controllers controller port or number.*
Starting a game Controller You can set the vibration function to on or off. It is set to
Vibration Function "On" by default.
When you insert the disc, the game starts automatically.
* You cannot assign controller port 2-D using this system.

Hint
You can change settings for the controller during gameplay by pressing the PS
button. Select (Accessory Settings) under (Settings) in the XMB screen,
or select Controller Settings from the screen that is displayed.

Saved data for PS3 format software

Insert the disc with the
label side facing up. Saved data for PS3 format software is saved on the systems hard
disk. The data is displayed under (Game) (Saved Data
Utility).
Quitting a game
During gameplay, press the PS button on the Wireless Controller.
Then select (Game) (Quit Game) in the home menu to quit
the game.

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Playing games

Saved data for PlayStation format software Notice

This system does not support playback of PlayStation2 format software.
To save data from PlayStation format software, you must create Even if you create an internal memory card for PlayStation2 format
internal memory cards on the hard disk and assign the cards to slots. software, you will not be able to use it to play games.

Step 1: Create an internal memory card.

Create an internal memory card within the hard disk as a replacement Step 1: Create an internal memory card
for the actual Memory Card.
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in
the Home Menu, and then press the button.

Internal memory card (PS)

Memory Card

Step 2: Assign a slot.

Insert the internal memory card in the internal slot on the hard disk instead
of a MEMORY CARD slot.

MEMORY CARD slots

2 Select (Create New Internal Memory Card), and then
Internal slots press the button.

3 Select "Internal Memory Card (PS) ", and then press the
button.
Assign a name for the internal memory card, and then save the card.

Hint
Even if you create an "Internal Memory Card (PS2) " in step 3, you will not be
able to use it to play PlayStation2 format software.

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Step 2: Assign a slot 3 Select the saved data that you want to copy, and then press
the button.
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in
the Home Menu, and then press the button. 4 Select "Copy", and then press the button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
2 Select the internal memory card that you want to use, and
then press the button. Hints
Assign a slot. This system can perform copy operations on saved data from PlayStation2
format software, but PlayStation2 format software itself cannot be played on
Hints this model of the system.
Depending on the software, slots may be preassigned. For details, refer to If the amount of saved data to copy is large, the system will automatically
the instructions supplied with the software. create multiple internal memory cards (PS).
You can assign slots during gameplay. Press the PS button on the Wireless You can copy data saved on the hard disk to a Memory Card (8MB) (for
Controller, and then select "Assign Slots" from the screen that is displayed. PlayStation2), a Memory Card or a USB mass storage device (USB flash
drive, etc.). Select the saved data, and then select "Copy" from the options
menu ( page 3).
Some saved data may have restrictions that prevent copying of the data. In
Using saved data on a Memory Card this case, select "Move" in step 4. The saved data is moved to the hard disk
and deleted from the Memory Card.
You can copy saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation2) or a Memory Card to the hard disk using a Memory
Card Adaptor (sold separately).

Notice
Even if you copy saved data from PlayStation2 format software to the hard
disk, you will not be able to play games using this saved data.

1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under (Game) in

the Home Menu, and then press the button.

2 Connect the Memory Card Adaptor to the system, and then

insert the Memory Card.
The icon for (Memory Card (PS)) or (Memory Card (PS2)) is
displayed.
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Network
07 Adjusting network settings
Using a wired connection Preparing the required items
The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using The following items are required for a wired connection to the
a commercially available Ethernet cable. Internet.
A broadband Internet connection
Example of a wired network configuration A network gateway device, such as an ADSL modem
A commercially available Ethernet cable
The network configuration and connection method may vary
depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.
Setting up the Internet connection
Router
Not necessary if the ADSL or cable
Network gateway device modem or other network device has Internet connection settings vary according to the network
such as an ADSL modem built-in router functionality environment and the devices in use. The following procedure
describes a typical setup.
ETHER ETHER WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

1 Connect a commercially available Ethernet cable to the

system.

To the Internet line

2 Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the
Home Menu, and then press the button.
When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is
displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button.

Commercially available PC
Ethernet cable

Hint
A router is a device that enables multiple devices to be connected to one
Internet line. A router is necessary if a PC and a PS3 system will be
connected to the Internet at the same time using one Internet connection.
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Adjusting network settings

3 Select "Easy", and then press the button. Using a wireless connection (wireless LAN feature-equipped
models only)

The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using

a wireless connection.

Example of a wireless network configuration

The network configuration and connection method may vary
depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.
Network gateway device Access point or
such as an ADSL modem wireless router
A list of settings is displayed after the network configuration is checked. ETHER ETHER WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

Easy Basic settings are set automatically.

You can manually enter detailed settings information. For
Custom information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied
by the Internet service provider or with the network device.
To the Internet line

4 Check the settings, and then press the button.

For detailed information on network settings, refer to the online users
guide ( page 29).

Hint PC PC
For some network environments, screens for setting options such as PPPoE,
proxy server, and IP address may be displayed during this procedure. If this Hints
happens, refer to the instructions supplied by your Internet service provider to
set the required items. An access point is a device that allows you to connect to a network
wirelessly.
A wireless router is a device that adds access point functionality to a router.
A router is necessary if a PC and a PS3 system will be connected to the
Internet at the same time using one Internet connection.
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Adjusting network settings

Preparing the required items 1 Check that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the system.

The following items are required to set up the system to connect 2 Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the
wirelessly to the Internet. Home Menu, and then press the button.
A broadband Internet connection When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is
A network gateway device, such as an ADSL modem displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button.
An access point or wireless router
Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key) 3 Select "Easy", and then press the button.

Hints
SSID, WEP key, and WPA key are types of security information that are
required when connecting to an access point.
When connecting to the Internet wirelessly, signal interference may occur
depending on the usage condition of the wireless network devices. If Internet
data transfer speed is decreased or the Wireless Controller does not function
properly, use a commercially available Ethernet cable to connect to the
Internet.
Depending on the access point in use, you may need the MAC address for
your system when connecting to the Internet. You can find the MAC address
for the system by going to (Settings) (System Settings) "System
Information".
Easy Basic settings are set automatically.
You can manually enter detailed settings information. For
Setting up the Internet connection Custom information on settings, refer to the instructions supplied
by the Internet service provider or with the network device.
Internet connection settings vary according to the network
environment and the devices in use. The following procedure
describes a typical setup.

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Network
Adjusting network settings

4 Select "Wireless", and then press the button. 6 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.

5 Select "Scan", and then press the button.

The system will search for access points within range and display them as
a list.

7 Confirm the SSID for the access point, and then press the
button.

Hint
When using an access point that supports automatic setup, select "Automatic"
and follow the on-screen instructions. The required settings will be completed
automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup,
contact the access point manufacturers.
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Network
Adjusting network settings

8 Select the security settings as necessary, and then press the 10 Check the settings, and then press the button.
button. For detailed information on network settings, refer to the online users guide
Security settings vary depending on the access point in use. To determine ( page 29).
which settings to use, contact the person who set up or maintains the
access point. Hint
For some network environments, screens for setting options such as PPPoE,
proxy server, and IP address may be displayed during this procedure. If this
happens, refer to the instructions supplied by your Internet service provider to
set the required items.

9 Enter the encryption key, and then press the button.

The encryption key field will display an asterisk (*) for each character you
enter. If you do not know the key, contact the person who set up or
maintains the access point.
After you have finished entering the encryption key and the network
configuration has been checked, a list of settings will be displayed.

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Network
08 Connecting to the Internet
If network settings are already completed, the PS3 system will
automatically connect to the Internet when the system is turned on.
Viewing the users guide
The connection will remain active as long as the system is on. You can use the Internet browser to view the online users guide for
the PS3 system. Select (Online Instruction Manuals) under
Using the Internet browser (Network) in the Home Menu, and then press the button.

1 Select (Internet Browser) under (Network) in the Home PLAYSTATION3 system users guide
Menu, and then press the button. access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals
The guide can also be viewed using your PCs Web browser.
The Internet browser opens. A busy icon is displayed while the page is
loading.

Busy icon Creating a PLAYSTATIONNetwork account

By creating a PLAYSTATIONNetwork account, you can enjoy
chatting under (Friends) or download games or videos from
(PLAYSTATIONStore). Go to (PLAYSTATIONNetwork), select
(Sign Up for PLAYSTATIONNetwork), and then press the
button. The screen for creating an account will be displayed.

Basic operations of the Internet browser

Directional buttons Move the pointer to a link.
Right stick Scroll in the desired direction.
L1 button Go back to the previous page.
START button Enter an address.
Switch between displaying and not displaying Hints
button
the menu.
An Internet connection is required to create an account.
PLAYSTATIONNetwork service content may vary depending on the region.

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Updates
09 PS3 system updates
By updating the PS3 system software, you can add features and/or
security patches. Frequently update your system to use the latest
Update methods
version of the system software. For the latest information on updates, You can perform an update in any of the ways described below.
visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3.

Network update
You can update by downloading the update data from the Internet.
The latest update is automatically downloaded.
Select (Settings) (System Update) "Update via Internet".
Use the update data to overwrite The system software is updated.
the existing system software.

Update using storage media

Notices
You can update using the update data saved on a USB flash drive or
During an update, do not turn off the system or remove media. If an other media.
update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become Select (Settings) (System Update) "Update via Storage
damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
Media".
During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of
the controller are inactive.
Depending on the content, you may not be able to play without first Update using disc media
updating the system software.
After you have updated the system software, you cannot go back to an Update data may also be contained in some game discs and other
earlier version. types of disc media. When you play a disc that contains update data,
a screen will be displayed to guide you through the update process.

Checking the system software version Hint

If you cannot perform an update in any of the ways described above, contact
You can check system version information by selecting (Settings) your local Customer Service helpline (listed in PLAYSTATION3 software
(System Settings) "System Information". The current version is manuals).
displayed in the "System Software" field.

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Security settings
10 Setting the parental control level
The PS3 system includes a parental control feature. You can use
this feature to set a password and limit the playback of content Other security settings
restricted by a parental control level (games, videos and other You can set parental control limitations on content other than games
content). By setting the parental control level on the system, you can under (Security Settings), as described below.
prevent the playback of restricted content by children.
When playing a BD with parental control settings, restrict
BD Parental playback based on the age you have set. The lower the
Control setting, the tighter the restriction.
Changing the security settings
When playing a DVD with parental control settings, restrict
You can set a parental control level for games or Blu-ray Discs or DVD parental playback based on the level you have set.
control Select from "Off" or one of eight levels.
other content under (Settings) (Security Settings). The lower the number, the tighter the restriction.
A password is required to change parental control settings. You can Internet Browser Restrict the ability to start the Internet Browser with a
set a password under (Security Settings) "Change Password". Start Control password.
The password is set to "0000" in the default settings.
Hint
Security settings menu options may vary depending on the version of the
Parental control levels for games system software in use. For the latest information, refer to the online users
guide ( page 29).
You can set the parental control level for games under (Security
Settings) "Parental Control". Select from "Off" or one of 11 levels.
Off Play any content regardless of parental control level.
Set the parental control level based on the number. Note that the lower
11-1 the number, the tighter the restriction.

The combination of the parental control levels of both the PS3

system and the content determine whether the content can be
played.
Example: If the parental control level of the system is set to "7",
content with a level from "1" to "7" can be played on the system.
For further information about Parental Control Levels and
corresponding age groups, visit eu.playstation.com or refer to
software manual.

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Keyboard
11 Using the on-screen keyboard
Displays predictive
options List of keys
Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other
conditions.
Cursor Text entry field
Keys Explanation

Inserts a line break

Moves the cursor

Deletes the character to the left of the cursor

Inserts a space

Switches the input mode

Confirms characters that have been typed and

exits the keyboard
Operation keys Input mode display
Switches to the mini-size keyboard

Displays when predictive

/ Inserts a symbol or emoticon
mode is on
/ Switches the type of characters to be input

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Keyboard
Using the on-screen keyboard

Entering characters
Using predictive mode, you can enter the first few letters of the word,
which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these
letters. You can then use the directional buttons to select the word
that you want. After you have finished entering text, select the "Enter"
key to exit the keyboard.

Hints
The languages you can use for text entry are the supported system
languages. You can set the system language by going to (Settings)
(System Settings) "System Language".
Example: If "System Language" is set to "Franais", you can enter text in
French.
Emoticons can be entered only when creating a message under
(Friends).

Using an external keyboard

You can enter characters using a commercially available USB
keyboard or Bluetooth-compatible keyboard. While the text entry
screen is displayed, if any key on the connected keyboard is
pressed, the text entry screen will enable you to use the keyboard.

Hint
You cannot use predictive mode when using an external keyboard.

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