Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Caution If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Seizures induced by light stimulation (Photosensitive About DNAS Epilepsy) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help protect copyright and security If you have an epileptic condition or have had seizures, consult your doctor prior to in connecting the PS3™...
• Do not touch the system or connected cables or accessories during an electrical Before use storm. • Do not use the system or accessories near water. Precautions • Do not allow liquid, small particles or other foreign objects to get into the system or accessories.
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• When connecting the system to a plasma or projection* TV, do not leave a still • Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or moving the image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this may leave a faint system, or when you do not intend to use the system for an extended period of time.
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• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended Wireless networking feature period of time. • Do not use solvents or other chemicals. Do not wipe with a chemically-treated • The 2.4 GHz range of radio waves used by the wireless networking feature of this cleaning cloth.
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Discs Note on compatibility Some media may have region or territorial restrictions and may not work with your system. See media packaging for details. Handling • Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges. •...
Troubleshooting The Blu-ray Disc (BD) or DVD cannot be played, or the picture is distorted. Before requesting service , When outputting DVD content or PLAYSTATION 3 format software in SD ® resolution, only discs recorded in the PAL standard can be played. Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PS3™...
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, If an audio device is connected, check the settings of the device. For details, refer Storage media and disc media to the instructions supplied with the audio device. , There may be a problem with the AV cable. Try using another cable that is The system does not recognise the disc.
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Even when the battery is not being used, it loses its charge. Wireless Controller , Battery charge is used even when the Wireless Controller is not in use. It is recommended that you charge the battery frequently. The Wireless Controller does not function. , When using the controller wirelessly, if the controller and the system are too far apart, you will not be able to operate the system effectively.
, The device may be compatible with specific software only. If software that is Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd ("SCEE") guarantees that this Product is compatible with the device is started, the device will become usable.
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This Guarantee is given to you as first user by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe 9. You understand that this Guarantee does not cover stored data and you agree that SCEE is not liable to you for any loss or corruption of your data, files or software Ltd of 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom.
Additional information Remove the HDD bay cover on the system's left side. Use the space at the right edge of the HDD bay cover to pull it out from the Removing / replacing the hard disk system. If the cover is difficult to remove, gently insert a small screwdriver in the space and pry the cover off.
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Remove the hard disk from the system. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screws (4 places). Use the metal handle to pull the hard disk out from the system. Remove the hard disk from the metal frame. Lift one end and slide the hard disk out to remove. Notices The hard disk is a sensitive piece of equipment and should be handled with care at all times.
Replacement hard disks Caution on disposal of the PS3™ system You can use hard disks of the following types with the PS3™ system: Size 2.5 inch (internal type) Before disposing of the system, it is essential that personal information and other data of similar nature be deleted.
Wireless Controller battery Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Caution PLAYSTATION 3 system If you come into contact with material from a leaking battery, take the following ® actions: • If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately flush the eyes with 20 GB model 60 GB model clean water and seek medical attention.
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MagicGate™ Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i MagicGate™ is a term of copyright-protection technology developed by Sony HDMI OUT Corporation. HDMI (supports Deep Colour/Ver 1.3a) × 1 connector AV output AV MULTI OUT Playable discs connector Digital out (optical) connector...
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• Do not use damaged, re-shaped or repaired discs. Use of such discs may cause a Disc Region code malfunction. • When using an 8 cm disc, insert the disc in the system without an adaptor. Blu-ray Disc (BD) • The audio CD playback feature of this system is designed to conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
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