4. My controller doesn’t charge
4.1
Make sure that the controller is connected correctly to the PS3 with the USB
cable
The PS3 must be turned on for it to be able to charge, otherwise the USB
ports won’t deliver electricity
Should the controller not charge (all 4 LED’s flash simultaneously), even
though you followed the first steps, try using a different USB port, or
optionally a different USB device (e.g. PC)
4.2
Should the Premium Bluetooth Controller not be used for a long time, it could
happen that the controller will not charge despite the USB connection. Set the
controller back to the delivery status as seen in chapter 3 and try the steps in
4.1 again
CONTACT AND SUPPORT
If you still encounter problems that cannot be solved by reading the section
„troubleshooting“, please contact us:
Sunflex USA
225 E. Broadway, Suite 304
Glendale, CA 91205
www.snakebyte-usa.com/contact_us.php
User Manual
Manual del Usuario
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions
Introduction
- Thank you very much!
Specification
Installation
- Synchronisation
- Registration
- Charging
- Sleep mode
- Change of the Controller number
- Turbo-Functions
Troubleshooting
Contact and Support
Terms of Guarantee
Disposal of used devices
ZU IHRER SICHERHEIT
Before using your snakebyte Premium Bluetooth Controller please read
this manual thoroughly. If you comply with all instructions and tips, using
the Premium Bluetooth Controller is easy and comfortable. Please retain this
manual for future reference.
If you don’t want to lose your warranty, please refrain from disassembling
the Premium Bluetooth Controller – there are no user serviceable parts
inside anyway. Inappropriate handling does invalidate the warranty and
leads to malfunctions of the device.
Keep your PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Controller away from liquids and liquid
containers such as vases, bottles, hot baths, jacuzzi tubs, etc. Any damage
occurring from liquids invalidates the warranty.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much!
Congratulations for purchasing the snakebyte Premium Bluetooth Controller. We
really appreciate your trust in our fine products. This controller was thoroughly
produced under constant quality inspection and according to international
quality and safety standards. Have fun with this controller.
If you follow this manual, set up, operation, and basic maintenance of the
Premium Bluetooth Controller is cakewalk. In case you encounter any problems
exceeding this manual please contact your dealer or our friendly customer
support under
You can also contact us at
www.snakebyte-usa.com/contact_us.php
SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Technology for the highest PlayStation 3 Compatibility
Includes Motion sensing (six axes) and vibration
Analogue directional pad and action buttons as well as ergonomic concave
L2/R2 triggers
Comfortable turbo function
Comfortable ten meters range
No interferences, easy use of multiple controllers
100% compatible, contrary to conventional 2.4 GHz RF products
„Home Button“
No receiver required, the controller communicates like the SIXAXIS or
DualShock 3 Controller directly with the console
Technical data changes are reserved.
INSTALLATION
Included in delivery
Within the package of the snakebyte PlayStation 3 Controller you should find
the following items:
1x Premium Bluetooth Controller (ill. 1)
1x USB to mini-USB cable
2x Control Pad Triggers (for the original SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 Controller)
1x this instruction manual
If any part is missing or obviously broken please contact your dealer immediately.
If there are more than the mentioned items included – congratulations!
Operating Instructions
The snakebyte Premium Bluetooth Controller is operated with an integrated
rechargeable battery. Charge your Controller with the USB cable and avoid
declining battery capacity. You should make sure that the battery is only charged
when it is completely drained, otherwise it will suffer from the so called “memory
effect”.
Operating instructions for the bonus triggers
The bonus triggers which are included in the delivery are NOT for use with the
Premium Bluetooth Controller. These bonus triggers can only be fitted on the
original SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 controller’s L2 and R2 triggers. This changes the
convex trigger shape to a much more soothing concave trigger shape.
Set the bonus triggers on top of the L2/R2 triggers and push them down. These
should latch over them with a little bit of force.
Synchronisation of the Premium Bluetooth Controller
In order to use the snakebyte Premium Bluetooth Controller with your PlayStation
3 it needs to be synchronised with the console.
Registration of the Premium Bluetooth Controller
Plug in the USB cable in one of the USB ports of your PS3
Plug in the other end of this cable in the mini-USB port on the top of the
Premium Bluetooth Controller.
Turn on the PlayStation 3
Press the Home Button (3)
The controller is registered as soon as one of the red LED’s on top of the
controller constantly glows. The position of the LED shows the controller’s
number.
Charging the Premium Bluetooth Controller
With a controller registered to the console:
Fast flashing of the LED shows that the battery is nearly discharged and
charging of the internal battery with the USB cable is required.
Slow flashing of the LED shows that the battery is being charged (with the
USB cable connected)
If the battery is fully charged, the LED will glow constantly.
With a controller not registered to the console:
If the controller LED flashes quickly, it is activated but not registered to
the console. After a minute of scanning for a connection unsuccessfully, the
controller will enter sleep mode.
If the LED flashes slowly and constantly, the controller is being charged.
If the controller is fully charged, the LED will not glow.
Charging with the PS3:
To charge the controller, connect it with the USB cable to the PS3. Is the PS3
turned on, the LED should flash slowly, which indicates charging of the
controller.
If the controller is in charging status and is registered to the PS3, it will not enter
sleep mode, as long as the controller is not fully charged. If the controller is fully
charged (LED glows constantly), it can be operated normally. If it is not used for
some time, the controller enters sleep mode to soothe the battery.
Charging with a different USB device:
If you want to charge the controller with a variable USB device (e.g. PC, snakebyte
PS3 Charging Cradle), connect the controller via any USB cable to your PC.
Important:
While charging with the PC, the controller can not be registered to the PS3
To register the controller with the PS3, detach the USB cable from the PC
and press Home (3)
If the controller is registered to the PS3 and is being charged by the PC for
some time, it will enter sleep mode. Even in sleep mode, the controller will
charge continuously.
Sleep mode
The sleep mode allows the controller to switch off to save battery capacity. The
controller enters sleep mode when:
it can‘t connect to the PS3 after the Home Button (3) of the Premium
Bluetooth Controller has been pressed
the controller is connected to the PS3, but there hasn‘t been a button
pressed or the analogue stick moved for ten minutes.
To exit sleep mode, please press the Home Button (3) of your Premium Bluetooth
Controller.
Change of the controller number
In the PS3’s main menu:
Go to the menu „settings“
Under „peripheral-settings“ choose the option „reassign controller“
Pick the controller number of your choice
While in-game:
Hold down the Home button (3) until the PS3 menu appears
Choose the option „controller settings“
Confirm the function „assign controller“ with the X button
Pick the chosen controller number
How to use the turbo function of the Premium PS3 Bluetooth Controller
The Premium PS3 Bluetooth Controller has a convenient function, it can assign a
turbo function to each independent button. If the turbo function is activated for
one of the buttons, it will do 15 button presses every second as long as it is held.
This function is very useful in action games which have no continuous fire.
Activating and Deactivating the turbo function of the Premium PS3
Bluetooth Controller
To activate the turbo function:
Hold down the turbo button (1)
Hold down the button, which you want to assign the turbo function to
(e.g. X)
Let go of the turbo button
The turbo function is active if you hold down the button you assigned the
turbo function to and the turbo-LED (4) flashes
To deactivate the turbo function:
Hold down the clear button (2)
Press the button which was previously assigned to the turbo function
You can spot that the turbo function is deactivated, when the turbo-LED (4)
doesnt glow any longer
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you encounter any problems using the snakebyte Premium PS3 Bluetooth
Controller please read this section carefully before contacting our customer
support or your dealer.
1. My Premium Bluetooth Controller doesn‘t work
Ensure that the controller is registered properly with the console (cf. to the
chapter „Registration of the Premium Bluetooth Controller“)
Connect the controller with the USB cable to the PS3, turn it on and let the
controller charge for a while (all 4 LED’s must flash properly). Try again.
2. My controller doesn’t vibrate / motion control doesn’t react
Make sure that the respective function of the respective game is activated
and the game supports the SIXAXIS and DualShock functions.
Make sure your PlayStation console has been updated to firmware v2.0 or
even later versions. Older PlayStation 3 firmware does not support vibration
feedback.
3. My controller cannot be registered
Make sure that all of the steps in the chapter „Registration of the Premium
Bluetooth Controller“ were followed correctly
Take a long, sharp object (e.g. fixing pin) and press it into the reset button
holder at the back of the controller to set it back to the delivery status. This
should reset the controller
Register the controller anew
Turbo-Button (1)
Clear-Button (2)
Home-Button (3)
Turbo-LED (4)
TERMS OF GUARANTEE
We issue a guarantee of two years after purchase of the snakebyte Premium
Bluetooth Controller. Therefore, please preserve your invoice, e.g. together with
this manual.
In order not to invalidate the warranty and to protect your health never try
to repair and/or disassemble the device. There are no user serviceable parts
inside anyway. On top, the danger of electric shock or even fire is reduced
considerably.
The guarantee is limited to defective parts or faulty assembly of the Controller
exclusively, i.e. it only covers manufacturing defects.
Amongst others the following defects can not be asserted:
basically all defects resulting from violation of this manual
defects resulting from improper use or cleaning
mechanical and optical flaws (e.g. scratches, broken casing caused by brute
force or carelessness)
defects caused by force majeure
any defects caused by components that are not themselves parts of or the
Controller itself
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCES
Please dispose of defect old appliances through a recycling machine, which is
environmentally friendly and corresponds to the EU guideline 2002/96/EG of the
european parliament, and not the normal haushold garbage.
CONTACT AND SUPPORT
Sunflex USA
225 E. Broadway, Suite 304
Glendale, CA 91205
or contact us at
www.snakebyte-usa.com/contact_us.php
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©2009 Sunflex Europe GmbH. Snakebyte is a trademark of Sunflex Europe. Sony,
Playstation, SIXAXIS and DualShock are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sony Inc. This product is not designed or manufactured by Sony. All other
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