Welcome to the world of PlayStation
Quick Start Guide
CECH-4308 series
4-537-983-81(1)
Getting Started
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Ethernet cable
To the Internet line
To the Internet line
Wireless router
(access point)
Router
System front
Category
Item
XMB
TM
(XrossMediaBar) menu
to the TV video input connector
AV cable
AC power cord
USB cable
to the USB
connector
AC IN connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
USB connector
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Switches
between upper
and lower case
Delete
Enter typed
characters and exit
the keyboard
System rear
LAN connector
HDMI OUT connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector
DUALSHOCK
®
3 wireless controller
Left stick/L3 button*
SELECT button
L1 button L2 button
Directional buttons
USB connector
START button
R1 button R2 button
Right stick/R3 button*
Port indicators
PS button: Displays the XMB
TM
menu
Turns the system on/off
Quits a game
button: Cancel an operation
button: Confirm the selected
item
button: Displays the options
menu/control panel
Network gateway device
such as a DSL modem
Network gateway device
such as a DSL modem
Solid green: System on
Flashing green: System turning off
Solid red: System off (in standby mode)
Disc cover
Power button/Power indicator
(open) button
USB connectors
AC IN connector
* The L3 and R3 buttons function
when the sticks are pressed.
Connection and Setup
Connect your PS3
TM
system to a TV.
For high definition output, connect the TV and the PS3
TM
system using an HDMI
TM
cable (sold separately).
to the outlet
Turn on the TV and then select the appropriate input.
Press the power button to turn on the PS3
TM
system.
If video is not displayed, turn off the PS3
TM
system, and then turn it on again by pressing the power button
for at least five seconds (until the system beeps a second time).
Press the PS button on the wireless controller.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the initial setup.
Playing disc content
Open the disc cover and insert the disc.
To open the disc cover, you can either press the (open) button or manually slide the disc cover to the left.
Push the disc into place until you hear a click.
Insert the disc with the label side facing up.
Slide the disc cover closed.
When you close the disc cover, the disc will automatically start playing. If the disc does not automatically start,
select the icon for the disc from the XMB
TM
menu, and then press the button.
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To quit a game, press the PS button on the controller and then select (Quit Game). To quit playing other types
of discs, press the button on the controller.
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Saved data for PlayStation
®
3 format software is saved in the system storage. To display the data, go to (Game)
(Saved Data Utility(PS3
TM
)).
Connect to the network
Connect using a wired connection
Connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately) to the PS3
TM
system.
Select (Settings) (Network Settings) [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Easy].
Check that the settings are correct, and then save the settings.
Connect wirelessly
Select (Settings) (Network Settings) [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Easy] [Wireless] [Scan].
Select the access point you want to use.
Check that the SSID is correct and press
the right button.
Select the type of encryption key.
Enter the encryption key.
Press the button to display the keyboard.
Enter the encryption key and then select [Enter].
Check that the settings are correct, and
then save the settings.
Using PSN
SM
PSN
SM
gives you instant access to a variety of services, including online gaming,
downloadable games, movies and content from (PlayStation
®
Store) and chat
facilities under (Friends). To use PSN
SM
, you must have a Sony Entertainment
Network account. To create an account, select (Sign Up) under (PSN) and
follow the on-screen instructions.
PSN
SM
and PlayStation
®
Store not available in all countries and languages, see
eu.playstation.com/legal for details. Broadband internet connection required. Users
are responsible for broadband internet connection fees. Users must be 7 years or
older and users under 18 require parental consent. Charges apply for some content
and/or services. Registration also possible via web browser at eu.playstation.com.
Supporting documentation
Safety and Support
This document contains information about how to safely use the PS3
TM
system. Be sure to read it before using the
PS3
TM
system. This document includes parental control information.
Online User's Guide
eu.playstation.com/ps3/support/manuals/
This guide contains detailed information about using the PS3
TM
system. You can also refer to (Network)
(Online Instruction Manuals).
System Software Updates
eu.playstation.com/ps3
This site provides the latest information about system software updates.
Support
eu.playstation.com/ps3/support/
The official site for PlayStation
®
product support provides the latest questions and answers about your product.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
, "PlayStation", , "DUALSHOCK" and are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
and are trademarks of the same company.
"XMB" and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"SONY" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Sony Entertainment Network” is a trademark of the
same company.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
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