4
Part names ............................................................................... 12
Getting started .......................................................................... 13
Connection methods ......................................................................13
Performing initial setup of the system software ..............................15
Video output on the PS3™ system ................................................16
Connecting digital audio devices ...................................................20
Turning the PS3™ system on and off ....................................... 21
Using the wireless controller ..................................................... 22
Playing content ......................................................................... 24
Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)/DVD/CD ......................................................... 24
Playing content on USB devices .................................................... 25
File formats that can be played or viewed ......................................25
Playing games .......................................................................... 26
Game compatibility ........................................................................26
Playing games ...............................................................................26
Controller settings ..........................................................................26
Saved data for PlayStation
®
3 format software ............................... 27
Saved data for PlayStation
®
format software ................................. 27
Adjusting network settings ........................................................ 28
Adjusting network settings (wired) .................................................29
Adjusting network settings (wireless) .............................................29
Adjusting custom settings ..............................................................31
Connecting to the Internet ........................................................ 32
Using the Internet browser ............................................................. 32
Viewing the user’s guide ................................................................32
Creating a PlayStation
®
Network account .......................................32
PS3™ system updates ............................................................. 33
Using the on-screen keyboard .................................................. 34
Parental control ........................................................................ 35
Replacing the hard disk ............................................................ 36
Backing up data .............................................................................36
Removing the hard disk .................................................................37
Replacing the hard disk .................................................................38
Reinstalling the system software ...................................................39
Restoring data that has been backed up .......................................40
Transferring data to another PS3™ system /
restoring the system ................................................................. 41
Transferring data to another PS3™ system ...................................41
Restoring the PS3™ system .......................................................... 41
Before disposing of or transferring the PS3™ system ...................41
Before requesting service ......................................................... 42
Table of contents
WARNING ......................................................................................... 2
Precautions ....................................................................................... 5
Online information about the PS3™ system ................................... 10
XMB
™
(XrossMediaBar) menu ....................................................... 11
Specifications .................................................................................. 47
GUARANTEE .................................................................................. 50
Copyright and trademarks ............................................................... 52