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Caution on disposal of the PS3™ system
Save the downloaded update data on any of the following types of storage media.
x
Disc media such as a CD-R
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and BD-RE are supported.
x
USB mass storage device
Storage media such as a USB flash drive are supported.
x
Memory Stick Duo™ and other card-type storage media
If using this type of media, a commercially available card reader/writer (USB
connector type) is required.
The amount of free space that is required varies depending on the version of the
update data. In general, the storage media must have at least 120 MB or more of free
space.
Save the update data according to the instructions below. Using a PC, create a folder
named "PS3" on the storage media. Within the "PS3" folder, create a folder named
"UPDATE". Save the update data in the "UPDATE" folder.
Notice
Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the
PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. Enter the folder name and file name using
half-size uppercase characters.
Location: Save in the "PS3" folder > "UPDATE" folder
File name: Save as file name "PS3UPDAT.PUP"
Notices
• Do not turn off the system or remove the storage media during the installation. If the installation
is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may
require servicing or exchange.
• During the installation, the power button on the system front and the PS button on the wireless
controller are not active.
Turn on the PS3™ system, and then insert the storage media. Follow the on-screen
instructions to reinstall the system software.
Before disposing of the system, it is recommended that personal information and
other data of similar nature be deleted. To delete data, go to
(Settings)
(System Settings)
"Restore PS3™ System".
It is recommended that you select "Full Format" when the screen for selecting hard
disk format method is displayed during system restoration. Although formatting time
can be reduced by using "Quick Format", it might be possible to restore erased data
in some cases if a special tool is used.
Step 2: Save the update data on storage media
Storage media
PS3
UPDATE
Step 3: Install the system software
Caution on disposal of the PS3™ system
