Sony 98331 User Manual

Tab

le of contents

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 ..........................................................................27

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 .................................................................39

Reinstalling the system software ...................................................40

Restoring data that has been backed up .......................................40

Transferring data to another PS3™ system /
restoring the system ................................................................. 42

Transferring data to another PS3™ system ...................................42

Restoring the PS3™ system ..........................................................42

Before disposing of or transferring the PS3™ system ...................42

Before requesting service ......................................................... 43

Table of contents

WARNING ......................................................................................... 2

Precautions ....................................................................................... 6

Online information about the PS3™ system ................................... 10

XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu .......................................................11

Specifications .................................................................................. 48

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ..................... 53