INSTALLING THE PLAYSTATION 3

Table of Contents

Introduction…………………….......................v

Task Overview…………………………………….4

Getting Started………………..........................5

Navigating the System……….........................6

Connecting to Wi-Fi…………..........................7

Accessing the Content………........................8

Charging your PlayStation Controller………..9

The PlayStation Network……………………….10

The HDMI Port……………………………………11

Using the Internet……………………………….12

Netflix/Hulu Access……………………………..13

Conclusion………………………………………..14

Warnings/Precautions………………………….15

Troubleshooting…………………………………16

Appendix/References…………………………..18

Introduction

The PlayStation 3 is a gaming console released on November 17, 2006 through the

technology company Sony. The console gives gamers an experience going beyond the

traditional video game play experience, allowing them to enjoy Blu-ray based electronic

media or activating television streaming applications usually found on the computer.

The PS3 can be accessed through a relatively simple process requiring knowledge of

AV installation and power cord plug-ins, which will be provided in this manual. This

technical manual on installing a PlayStation 3 will guide you in the installation process,

making sure you’re able to configure the console to functionality without any major

issues or complications that you might run into.

The steps given in this manual will require you to carefully plug in each cable given with

the system and when operating; set yourself up with the various features the

PlayStation 3 offers including: Netflix/Hulu, PlayStation Network (PSN), Music steaming

capabilities, and the option to browse the World Wide Web inside of the console itself.

The manual is structured based on the moment you purchase the console from any

retail place chosen all the way to navigating the PS3 and customizing it to match your

needs or preferences. Figure 1 below shows you what the overall design of the

PlayStation 3 will look like, with the box including an image of the console to give you a

preview of what you will see when installing the system in your own home. On the next

page, you’ll find a brief task overview giving a breakdown of what you will have to do

when reading the instructions set throughout the manual. The steps inside the manual

involves concise information and detailed graphics that help you gain an understanding

of what is being read.

Figure 1. The PlayStation 3 box seen in retailers.

Task Overview

This manual will require you to follow every step carefully to prevent you from making a

mistake during the installation of the PlayStation 3, giving you instructions that carefully

guide you to the final result of the complete install of the system. The instruction set

demonstrates placing the 3 cords packaged with the PS3 into the right outlets and

configuration of the television with the console itself to represent a strong audio/visual

connection. The instructions you read will include terminology that may be unfamiliar,

which can be easily referenced in the appendix at the end of the technical manual to

give you knowledge on technology terms or keywords. The PlayStation 3, with patience

and determinability, will be worth the purchase when installation reaches completion.

What is expected when following along the instruction set will be delicate placement of

cables and cords, giving off a pattern of functionality obtained when all cords are in the

right position. Hardware tools or accessories will not be needed during the installation

process, only the 3 cords inside the PlayStation 3 box along with the player controller

you’ll use to navigate through the system’s content to set up and customize the main

features designed inside the PS3. Below will be the accessories needed for the

installation of the PlayStation 3, all essential to make sure you are able to access the

console.

Figure 2. The system’s main accessories.

When following these steps inside the guide, technical experience and knowledge will

be gained and you’ll be able to acquire a newer understanding of installing home

gaming consoles. Installing the PlayStation 3 will require your full attention as well as

reading this manual to double-check your progress and make sure that you are

installing the system correctly.

Instructions Set

Tools Needed

AV Cable

AC Power Cord

PlayStation 3 Controller

USB Cord

Getting Started

The following steps are designed to provide you aid in configuring the

PlayStation 3 with your television settings, leading to a strong connection

between the system and the television.

1. Take out the PlayStation 3 console along with the AV Cable, AC Power Cord, USB

Cord and the PlayStation 3 Controller.

2. Carefully remove the cover packaging from the system and place it on a flat

surface, preferably the floor in a safe distance from you.

3. Repeat the same process for the AV Cable, AC Power Cord, the controller and

USB Cord.

4. After the materials are laid out, it is time to place the console next to the

television you intend to play it on.

5. When the PlayStation 3 is next to the television, place the AC Power cord into the

back of the system where you will find a port shaped similar to the square

shaped end of the cord.

6. With one end of the AC Power Cord attached to the console, plug in the other end

into your wall outlet next to the television.

7. Since the power source of the PlayStation 3 is hooked up, plug in the AVCable

into the back of the console through a port resembling a USB outlet found next to

the AC Power Cord port.

8. The other ends of the AV Cable includes red, yellow, and white components and

install them into your SCART port on the side of the television containing three

ports with the same colors as the AV Cable components.

Figure 3. The AC Power Cord and AV Cable.

9. With all the accessories attached to the PlayStation 3, turn on your television

then turn to the AV 2 channel where the console display appears.

Navigating the System

After the system begins to startup, you’re now free to navigate through the

PlayStation dashboard to access the various applications that suit your needs.

1. Press the green horizontal button located on the front of the PS3, where a

flashing green light should blink to indicate the system is on.

2. Wait a few seconds until you see the PlayStation 3 words appear on the

television.

3. You will then be directed to the dashboard, where you can access the

features offered on the PS3.

Figure 4. The PlayStation 3 dashboard shown.

4. Pick up the player controller and press the center button between the analog

sticks that has the PlayStation logo to connect the controller to the console,

with a red light appearing on top of the controller.

Figure 5. The PlayStation dashboard button.

5. Navigate through the dashboard to the PlayStation Network icon, located

next to the global symbol representing the web browsing feature, and click on

it using the X button on the controller to set up your system account which

requires no payment.

6. Follow the directions presented on the screen when setting up your account

in which you provide: your name, home address for billing information when

making purchases on the PS3, and your e-mail address for news about

upcoming PlayStation products and other Sony items.

7. After your PSN account is created, go to the settings icon located on the far

left of the dashboard by moving the left analog stick to the left.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

To ensure that the console has a strong internet connection to enable the

features that are provided, configure your home Wi-Fi inside of the PlayStation 3

for online play and Netflix streaming.

1. The settings icon should look like a toolbox and when you click on it, you will

be offered multiple options to adjust the console however you want.

Figure 6. The Wi-Fi setup under settings.

2. Below the setting section click on the network settings globe icon which

will redirect you to the internet connection settings.

3. When inside the internet connection settings section, click on easy then

wireless to start connecting your home Wi-Fi to the PlayStation.

4. Click on scan after you accessed the wireless portion, which should yield

Wi-Fi addresses that are either near or directly inside your house.

5. On the address list, choose your home Wi-Fi and double check the SSID to

see if it matches.

6. Once you choose the SSID, a rectangular bar will appear where you put in

the encryption key that is also the password for your Wi-Fi SSID.

7. By pressing x on the controller, the keyboard will appear and use it to type

in the encryption key.

8. Your Wi-Fi inside of your home will now be set up inside the PlayStation 3,

making it easier for you to enjoy the various features without an Ethernet

cable to manually connect the console to the internet.

Accessing the Content

Playing video game and Blu-ray discs requires a placement of the disc into the

tray on top of the console to gain access to the content, with gentle care

recommended for both the disc and the tray.

1. When you want to play a video game or watch a DVD on the PlayStation

3, press the button located on the front of the console representing the

eject/insert function.

Figure 7. The PS3 disc tray.

2. After pressing it, carefully place the disc inside the disc tray when the

disc cover automatically slides to the left.

3. Slide the disc tray back to the right as soon as you put in the disc to

access the content offered on the disc.

4. Whenever you want to stop watching or playing a disc, press the

PlayStation logo button on the controller and click on the quit game

prompt that appears.

Charging your PlayStation Controller

Keep an eye on the battery life of the controller, which can decrease based on

how much usage is applied on the PlayStation 3 or if you would forget to turn off

the console.

1. During your usage of the PlayStation 3, the battery on the controller

will start to dwindle and to ensure that it stays charged use the USB

cord.

2. Simply connect the end that matches the port on top of the

controller and the other end of the USB cord into the USB port on

the front of the system.

3. From there, you’ll be able to charge your PlayStation controller

while playing any game or watching Blu-ray DVDs.

Figure 8. The USB cord.

The PlayStation Network

The PlayStation Network is the place for all purchased content accessed directly

from the console itself, with customizable options for the PSN account you’d

created.

1. To customize your PSN account avatar photo, navigate past the

browser icon to the PlayStation Network symbol.

2. Go down to the account management section and then click on

account information.

3. Choose the avatar option located directly under the account

information section.

4. Images will appear in the avatar option, allowing you to choose

any single picture shown to apply as your PSN avatar image.

5. To download various media automatically from the PlayStation

Store, go back to the system settings icon you used previously

for setting up the Wi-Fi.

Figure 9. Where to set up automatic downloading.

6. Navigate to the automatic update section, which will allow you

to turn it on or off.

7. Since you want automatic downloading, press on and then

choose any time for the PS3 to update when conducting the

download.

8. You will then be directed to a list where you can choose which

types of downloads that could occur based on your

preferences.

9. After that is done, you’ll be able to download any media from

the PlayStation Store during a system update.

10. To pay for the downloads, you will either use your credit card or

purchase a PlayStation Network card from any retailer you

choose.

11. To place the PSN card into the system for purchases, go to the

PlayStation Network icon.

12. Once in the PlayStation Network, move down to the PlayStation

Store section where you’ll purchase downloads including digital

games requiring no discs.

Figure 10. The PlayStation store.

13. Under the PlayStation Store, go to the redeem codes section

using the four arrow keys on the controller forming a plus.

14. By using the x button, click on redeem codes and a box will

appear where you type in the code that should be on the back of

the card.

15. Type in the code inside the box that appears, leading to in

system currency transferred directly from the card you

purchased.

The HDMI Port

The HDMI port for the PlayStation 3 is designed to enhance the high-definition

quality of the console, but you will be required to purchase an HDMI cable

separately.

1. When the HDMI cable is acquired, precisely place one end of the cable into

the HDMI port located on the back of the PlayStation 3.

2. Make sure the cable is firmly attached to the system, then place the other end

of the HDMI into your television.

3. Before inserting the cable into the television, find the HDMI in connector

which is placed on the side of your television.

4. After the HDMI is connected into both the console and television, you will

notice enhanced high-definition projected in the games and DVDs you

access.

Figure 11. The HDMI connection.

Using the Internet

The PlayStation 3 gives you the chance to browse the World Wide Web

throughout the system.

To go on the internet:

1. Navigate to the PlayStation dashboard by pressing the logo button in the

middle of the controller and pressing the dashboard option.

2. Find the network logo on the left side of the dashboard, with a globe symbol

representing the application.

3. Press the globe icon and the internet browser section appears accompanied

by a World Wide Web symbol.

Figure 12. The PS3 web browser on the dashboard.

4. Utilizing the x, square, circle, and triangle button will allow you to enter any

web address into the bar.

5. The entire webpage should appear on your television, obtaining the exact

features youwould find on a desktop computer.

The internet browser can also allow you to download any files and save them

inside the system by:

6. Navigating to the website where downloads can be made.

7. Press the x button to bring up an option to save the files into the music library

section on the dashboard represented by a musical note.

Netflix/Hulu Access

The PlayStation 3 gives you the chance to access media streaming services

Netflix and Hulu, accessing the applications in the same manner you would

through the computer or laptop. If this is your first time using either of these

applications the steps below will help you adjust to starting them up.

For Netflix:

1. Press the PlayStation button on the controller, returning to the dashboard.

2. Navigate to the media section, represented by a film strip.

3. An icon to install the Netflix application should appear on the screen, press it

to get the process started.

4. Install the application into your system hard drive and when complete, a

shortcut will appear on the dashboard under the media section.

5. You are allowed to use an existing same username and password you might’ve

made when on the desktop version of Netflix, but if you do not possess a Netflix

ID create one on the PlayStation 3.

For Hulu:

1. Repeat the first step on the Netflix portion.

2. This time, go to the PlayStation Network instead of the media section.

3. Once inside the PlayStation Network, go to the PlayStation Store to download

the Hulu application.

4. To find Hulu, use the search bar provided in the store and type in Hulu to find

the app.

5. Download Hulu onto the hard drive and access it from the same section you’d

find Netflix on.

Conclusion

After following all the previous procedures for installation, you’re now ready to

enjoy the PlayStation 3 to the fullest. The console itself manifests as a game and

movie player, requiring only one disc tray and the multiple discs you plan to

purchase later. The console is a testament to Sony’s ingenuity on electronics and

technology through the PS3’s innovative hi-definition display and the system

marketplace designed to make purchases from the comfort of your home. The

PlayStation 3 is made to adapt to your tastes and preferences, giving you a say in

how the settings should operate through the use of the PlayStation controller.

The PlayStation 3 is worth your spare time alone to enjoy classic video games,

checking your e-mail on the internet browser, and watch new releases of popular

movies assisted by the Blu-ray technology to make your viewing experience

unique.

While the PlayStation 3 could be seen as an indestructible system, it is still

venerable to mistreatments or accidents that may occur if the console is not

handled with proper care. The following pages contain important warning and

precautions on the PlayStation 3 just in case anything could happen to it or

potential inactivity was to occur. A troubleshooting section will also be provided

for you to solve any problems that might be present, giving you the necessary

tools and tips to improve any faults that prevent the PS3 from working. By

reading both of these sections, you’ll learn how to treat the system the right way

and gain awareness on hazards or dangers that may take place if mistreatment

of the PlayStation was to happen. For references on certain terms or keywords

provided throughout the manual, look to the appendix on the last page to re-

familiarize yourself with words that you read previously but couldn’t grasp what

they truly mean.

Going through this manual step by step will give you a sense of accomplishment

once you complete the final objective, since the PlayStation 3 goes beyond the

traditional setup and invites you to take on other functions that involve

configurations or downloads for updating the console’s performance. The next

time friends of yours decides to purchase a PlayStation 3, chances are they

might be lost in setting up the console. Thanks to this technical manual you’ve

read over, you now have the necessary knowledge of installing it and providing

assistance to those who cannot comprehend the proper actions of making a

game system work.

Warnings/Precautions

This section of the manual is meant to show you what not to do with the PlayStation 3

and which objects are forbidden from being in contact with the console. Read through

this to understand potential health risks, damaged accessories, and proper methods for

handling the console.

Warning: If you open the cabinet section located at the bottom of the PlayStation 3, you’ll be exposed

to the dangers of electrical shock.

Note: Eye hazards could increase if optical products are used along with the PlayStation 3.

If you have been exposed to epileptic seizures in the past, you need to consider seeing

a doctor on whether or not it would be okay to use the PlayStation 3 if you experienced

any of these symptoms:

Dizziness

Disorientation

Altered Vision

Involuntary Movement or Convulsion

It is highly recommended for you to take at least 15 minutes away from the PlayStation 3

if the usage of the console extends further than four hours or more. Non-stop usage of

the console can bring sleep deprivation and other harmful effects towards your body. It

is also effective if you do not sit extremely close to the television when playing the

console since it could lead to vision problems occurring due to the position you’re in.

The Wi-Fi feature of the system could be an issue if you have a pacemaker, where you’d

have to talk with a doctor or the maker of the pacemaker in the event that you own one.

The PlayStation 3 can cause any environmental damage including fires if you don’t

inspect both the AC power cord and the AV cable to see if they have any exposed tears,

leading to potential harm for you and the people around the area the PlayStation

occupies. It is important not to place the console inside a closed space since it can

completely overheat based on the PlayStation 3 obtaining an overwhelmingly amount of

heat building up inside of the console.

Make sure to never expose the PlayStation 3 to elements including:

Water

Steam

You might also want to keep the PlayStation 3 in a vertical or horizontal position during

usage, where any other position could damage the system’s functionality. When moving

the console, make sure to keep a firm grip on the PS3 to prevent it from dropping on any

surface. The disc tray on top of the console should always be closed even when you’re

not using the console because of particles that may travel through the tray and cause

severe malfunctions inside the system. The console should always be turned on when

downloads or system updates occur to prevent complications or corrupted data.

Troubleshooting

The portion of this manual provides you with necessary information and guidance for

any problems or issues involved with the PlayStation 3, where certain procedures are

done to ensure the issues you may have will disappear. The troubleshooting section will

include a serious of probable scenarios that you might encounter during your usage of

the PlayStation 3, involving natural or electrical causes stemming from damaged parts

of the console or improper treatment conducted. Solutions for problems with the

console are detailed and easy to do since they mostly require buttons being pressed or

household tools utilized. Read below to gain helpful solutions on treating major issues

or concerns with the PlayStation 3, which can be useful for you in the event you

encounter similar issues again.

The internal temperature inside the PlayStation 3 is sensitive and requires your

constant attention. When the temperature starts elevating, follow these steps to ensure

that the system can return to normal:

1. Turn off the console when you notice the power light in front of the console

switching from green to red, indicating that the internal temperature is

increasing.

2. Let the PlayStation 3 stay off for at least 24 hours for it to cool down.

3. After its cooled down, move the console to another area with better air

conditioning to make sure the overheating cannot happen a second time.

The discs compatible with the PlayStation 3 are sensitive and cannot adapt in certain

conditions. When one of the discs you plan on playing moves from a hot to cold location,

moisture condensation will occur on the disc. If the system starts to function differently:

1. Take the disc out of the tray and turn the system off completely.

2. Pull the AC power cord from both the PS3 and the wall outlet inside your home.

3. Wait a couple of hours until you inspect the disc and notice the moisture

evaporating from the disc’s surface.

4. Plug in the AC power cord back into the system and wall outlet which should

resume operations and the disc playing will be back to normal.

The batteries powering the PlayStation controller are infused with Lithium-Ion and are

highly delicate. In the event that the batteries leak out and you manage to come into

contact with the substance:

1. Immediately use a clean towel and water source to rinse the Lithium-Ion

substance off of your clothes, skin, or other items it landed on.

2. After the rinsing process, call a doctor to notify him or her on what you

experienced and schedule an appointment for further diagnosis on the

substance to make sure no serious damage can occur.

3. If the substance goes inside of your eyes, rush directly towards the nearest

water source to rinse the substance out of your eyes and afterwards call a

medical professional.

Figure 13. Lithium Ion batteries front and back.

Based on the troubleshooting scenarios presented above, the PlayStation 3 holds

various issues and problems that prove harmful to both the system and you. To prevent

the problems that might arise, use the solutions provided for you to ensure protection

and safety during the usage of the PlayStation 3. It takes dedication and full awareness

to solve any issues encountered, which you should overcome based on the techniques

that you’ve read over throughout this section.

This marks the end of this technical manual, where you learned how to install your

newly purchased PlayStation 3 and apply settings to provide you with improved

functionality during the console’s use. This document also gave awareness to hazards

and the precautions you would have to take when in contact with malfunctions coming

from the PlayStation 3. For further references towards keywords or a broader scope of

the PlayStation 3 in sales figures, go to the last page of the manual to read over that

material.

Appendix/References

1. http://www.techradar.com/us/news/gaming/consoles/10-all-new-ps3-tips-and-tricks-427031

2. http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/articles/Gaming/2011/09/Setting_up_a_Sony_PlayStation

_3_console

3. http://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-ps3-super-slim-review

4. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-ps3slim-hardware-test-article

5. https://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/data/bizdataps3_sale_e.html

Database HDMI- connects high definition video devices

AC Power Cord- provides power to the PlayStation 3

AV Cable- configures the PlayStation 3 to the television

Lithium Ion Battery- a rechargeable battery containing cobalt oxide based cathodes

that prove harmful if it’s sparked and ignited

USB Cord- charges the PlayStation 3 controller

Wi Fi- allows any electronic device to connect with the internet inside a single area

Statistics and Data Shown below are the PlayStation 3’s sales spanning five years starting from its launch

date.

From the Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. website (Data from website is converted

into the bar chart displayed before you):

Note: There were no sales figures in Quarters 1 and 2 based on the console launching in November of 2006.

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