Sony 160gb playstation 3 cech-2501a User Manual

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Using the wireless controller

To use a wireless controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller 
with the PS™ system and assign a number to the controller.

Step 1: Pair the system and the controller.

 When using for the first time
 When using with a different PS™ system

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Step 2: Assign a controller number.

Every time the system is turned on

When using the controller for the first time or when using with a different 
PS™ 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.

USB cable (supplied)

Check that the system is turned on 

(power indicator is lit solid green).

Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the 
controller.

Press the PS button.

All of the port indicators flash.

When the controller has been assigned a 

number, the port indicators for the assigned 

number turn solid red.

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

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You can connect up to 7 controllers at one time. The controller number 
is shown by the number above the port indicators. For numbers 5-7, 
add the numbers of the lit indicators.

1

1

2 3 4

Example:  Controller number 5 has been assigned.

 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 PS™ 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.