Sony 40gb playstation 3 3-275-579-51 User Manual

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By updating the PS3™ system software, you can add features and/or 
security patches. Frequently update your system to use the latest 
version of the system software. For the latest information on updates, 
visit http://www.us.playstation.com.

Use the update data to overwrite the 
existing system software.

The system software is updated.

•  During an update, do not turn off the system or remove media. If an 

update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become 
damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.

•  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 fi rst 

updating the system software.

•  After you have updated the system software, you cannot go back to an 

earlier version.

You can check system version information by selecting 

 (Settings) 

 

 (System Settings)   "System Information". The current version is 

displayed in the "System Software" fi eld.

You can perform an update in any of the ways described below.

You can update by downloading the update data from the Internet. 
The latest update is automatically downloaded.

Select 

 (Settings)   

 (System Update)   "Update via Internet".

You can update using the update data saved on a USB fl ash drive or 
other media.

Select 

 (Settings)   

 (System Update)   "Update via Storage 

Media".

Update data may also be contained in some game discs, 
commercially available Blu-ray Disc video software, and other 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. 
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the update.

Updates

PS3™ system updates